stephhicks

I'm Steph. I write for a living as an attorney, and I also freelance for a local magazine. My topics of passion include: children, health, travel, photography and family. I have four children, including a set of twins, and 2 dogs. We love outdoor activities, including running, hiking and exploring. I also play the piano and lead cub scouts. Life is busy and full!

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Member Since: February 5, 2008

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This story has mostly positive ratings. 101 votes / 4 sinks

Deals and Due Diligence

Real Estate – Deal analysis and doing your due diligence is critical to the success of real estate investors. There seems to be three kinds of investors when it comes to doing deals

Voted for on July 05, 2008 07:07pm

This story has mostly positive ratings. 124 votes / 2 sinks

Health Benefits of Avocados

Health & Fitness – Avocado oil strengthens the skin by stimulating collagen, thereby reducing wrinkles and improving skin texture. Avocados are also rich in vitamin E, a free radical scavenger that will assist in slowing the aging process.

Voted for on July 05, 2008 07:07pm

Scientist: Pakistan knew of NKorea nuke deal
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Scientist: Pakistan knew of NKorea nuke deal

News – The disgraced architect of Pakistan's nuclear program said Friday that it provided centrifuges to North Korea in a 2000 shipment supervised by the army under President Pervez Musharraf

Voted for on July 05, 2008 07:06pm

Treating Gout Naturally
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Treating Gout Naturally

Health & Fitness – It has been proven in a number of scientific tests, that 500mg taken daily of Vitamin C can significantly reduce uric acid levels, and therefore reduce the onset of gout.

Voted for on July 05, 2008 07:06pm

Iran hands Solana nuclear offer response
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Iran hands Solana nuclear offer response

News – Iran responded on Friday to an incentives package offered by six world powers aimed at resolving a standoff over the Islamic Republic's disputed nuclear ambitions, the official IRNA news agency said, reports

Voted for on July 05, 2008 07:06pm

Heaven or hell?
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Heaven or hell?

Do-It-Yourself – Just had a letter from a woman who says I'm going to hell.

Voted for on July 05, 2008 07:05pm

Don't Fail to Plan When Selling Your Home
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Don't Fail to Plan When Selling Your Home

Real Estate – To get started with your plan you should do your best to put any emotional attachment aside. Developing the plan to sell your home depends greatly on making rational decisions, decisions based on logic not emotion.

Voted for on July 05, 2008 07:05pm

6 tips for avoiding housekeeping hell
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6 tips for avoiding housekeeping hell

Travel – Wilma Smith was vacationing with her grandchildren in Orlando when she met a maid on a mission. When she returned from one of the theme parks one afternoon, she found the door to her room at the Days Inn propped wide open.

Voted for on July 05, 2008 07:02pm

Foreclosures to rise whoever wins White House
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Foreclosures to rise whoever wins White House

News – Home foreclosures will keep rising next year no matter who is elected president in November.

Voted for on July 05, 2008 07:02pm

Health Department offers tips for fighting mosquitoes
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Health Department offers tips for fighting mosquitoes

Health & Fitness – The Clay County Health Department reminds residents and visitors to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes. Clay County Mosquito Control and the Clay County Health Department continue surveillance and prevention efforts. The following precautions are recommended to help limit exposure to mosquitoes.

Voted for on July 05, 2008 07:02pm

The Sunless Tanning Guide
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The Sunless Tanning Guide

Women – Tanned bodies look so beautiful, so sexy. But do you need to visit solarium so often, that you stay tanned all year round? No, you may use self tanners. These tips will help you get a perfect sunless tan.

Voted for on July 05, 2008 07:02pm

Study: Most Self-Abuse Goes Unreported
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Study: Most Self-Abuse Goes Unreported

Humor – THE ONION RADIO NEWS : With Doyle Redland reporting - According to a study by the University of Colorado Sociology Department, approximately 95% of self-abuse cases go unreported.

Voted for on July 05, 2008 07:02pm

Saturdays Metal - Dust For Life - Seed
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Saturdays Metal - Dust For Life - Seed

Music – Another of my favorite bands,have a few of them lol,that have a singer that knows how to sing.Good band,See what you think.Hope you enjoy.

Voted for on July 05, 2008 07:01pm

Zimbabwean prison officer's film shows Mugabe vote-rigging
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Zimbabwean prison officer's film shows Mugabe vote-rigging

Politics – A film that graphically demonstrates how Robert Mugabe's supporters rigged the elections in Zimbabwe has been smuggled out of the country by a prison officer. It is believed to be the first footage that shows ballot-rigging actually taking place and comes as the Zimbabwean president is facing increasing international pressure.

Voted for on July 05, 2008 07:01pm

This story has mostly positive ratings. 142 votes / 1 sink

12-year old boy in Orissa pushed out of Train for Rs. 50 (US$1.2), loses limbs

News – In a bizarre incident that sent shock wave across India, a 12-year old boy in Orissa's Rourkela was pushed out of a moving train for not paying Rs. 50 ($1.2) to a Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE). The victim Shankar Singh has been admitted to a hospital. He is in a critical condition and already lost his leg and hand.

Voted for on July 04, 2008 11:11am