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104 free articles by Elizabeth Harper in 3 categories:
Weather | Real Estate | Relationships

»	Lightning and Thunder

By Elizabeth Harper | Published 03/15/2006 | Weather | Rating:

Lighting is the powerful result produced by the buildup of opposite electrical charges in a thunderstorm. The electrical discharge emits bright visible light and the electrical current heats the air and expands it into plasma, producing the acoustic shock waves that we hear as thunder.

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»	Inside the Vortex

By Elizabeth Harper | Published 03/15/2006 | Weather | Unrated

Earth's weather is capable of producing a variety of whirling (or tornadic) winds. These include dust devils, waterspouts and tornadoes. Although they share the common element of a rotating column of air, they are actually formed in different ways. Dust devils and small whirlwinds are created by intense local heating of the ground that causes the air to rise rapidly. Tornadoes are caused by the interaction of air current aloft and always occur in conjunction with severe thunderstorms.

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»	Tropical Storms

By Elizabeth Harper | Published 03/15/2006 | Weather | Unrated

The Earth's atmosphere is a complex system that seeks equilibrium. The Earth's orbit around the sun and the tilt of its axis means that the tropical latitudes build up a great deal of heat. Tropical storms are the way that this heat is dissipated to the middle latitudes.

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»	In the Eye of the Storm

By Elizabeth Harper | Published 03/15/2006 | Weather | Unrated

Hurricanes are some of nature's most destructive storms. Yet, tropical storms like hurricanes are essential for maintaining equilibrium in the atmosphere. At the center of the hurricane is the eye, an area of relative calm that also happens to be the storm's area of lowest pressure.

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»	Becoming an Amateur Weather Watcher

By Elizabeth Harper | Published 03/15/2006 | Weather | Unrated

Our atmosphere produces a fascinating array of weather events. In many areas of the world, weather is changing constantly and challenging us as we live, work and play. Recent times have seen the introduction of professional quality instruments for use by amateurs and enthusiasts. It is now possible to set up home weather station and perhaps even contribute data to local professional forecasters and the Internet.

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»	Everything but the kitchen sink: What stays, what goes. The importance of a contract.

By Elizabeth Harper | Published 05/12/2006 | Real Estate | Unrated

Back in the old days, most deals were sealed with the contractor’s word and a handshake. Back then contractors seemed to be fairly honest and hardworking with the customer’s satisfaction in mind. In today’s world, where there are contractors out there who take advantage of what customers they can, or just simply fraudulent contractors wanting the money up front and then never seeing them again.

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»	FHA Loans: What are they and do you qualify?

By Elizabeth Harper | Published 05/12/2006 | Real Estate | Unrated

Home ownership has long been a major part of the American Dream. Yet for many Americans, the skyrocketing price of real estate makes it impossible for them to save enough money to qualify for an adequate mortgage let alone buying a home outright.

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»	For Sale By Owner: Tips to make the sell go smoothly

By Elizabeth Harper | Published 05/12/2006 | Real Estate | Unrated

If you decide to sell your home yourself, instead of working with a real estate agency, then there are some very important things you should know before placing your first “For Sale by Owner” (FSBO) advertisement. First, you would have to do your own marketing analysis and develop a reasonable asking price for your house. Then you will also have to work on the home’s interior and curb appeal and repair any minor problems.

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»	Foreclosure: Buying A Foreclosed Home

By Elizabeth Harper | Published 05/12/2006 | Real Estate | Unrated

Foreclosure begins when a property owner defaults on the mortgage of a property, mainly due to financial difficulties or the inability to keep up with the mortgage payments for some reason or another. In the event that a property succumbs to a foreclosure, it’s most likely that the property has not been maintained as it should have been.

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»	From the Feds: Buying a Home from the U.S. Government

By Elizabeth Harper | Published 05/12/2006 | Real Estate | Unrated

If you are a first time homebuyer or are in the low to moderate income range, buying a home listed through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is an appealing option. HUD homes are actually available to anyone who can qualify for a mortgage. Although they are popular with lower income families, they are also appropriate for savvy consumers looking for a great deal.

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