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New Hampshire and Vermont are similar in many ways. Both are sparsely populated and rely on agriculture, as well as tourism, for a significant percentage of their economic systems. There are, however, some important differences. For example, the per capita income (which is the average income of each resident) is higher in New Hampshire than in Vermont.

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Every morning, I wake up at about 7:00AM. The first thing I do is make my bed and pick out the clothes I'm going to wear. Then, I brush my teeth and take a shower. After my shower, I dry my hair and get dressed.

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Rising heating and cooling costs, rising property taxes, and an economic recession have all contributed to many jobless individuals. Because of this, many Americans are now choosing to "downsize" (reduce) the size of their homes. Some are even choosing to move their families into "tiny homes" just a few hundred square feet in size and towed on a trailer. Therefore, simply put, smaller homes are just more affordable.

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Everyone loves the wide range of entertainment choices available online today. Kids especially enjoy pouring through YouTube videos and learning about all sorts of things! However, not all YouTube videos are appropriate for people of all ages. In fact, the Internet is full of videos inappropriate for younger people. To help parents better control what their kids can access, SafeSearch software analyzes video content and determines the best age range for watching it. Parents can install the software on computers or download the app onto tablets or phones.

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Disney World and Universal Studios are both theme parks located in the Orlando, FL area. Disney World includes four parks, and visitors must buy admission to each separately. A "park-hopper" pass lets you visit multiple parks, but usually people only buy those if they'll be visiting for multiple days. Disney also offers a free entertainment area called Downtown Disney. Universal Studios, on the other hand, includes just two main parks much smaller than the Disney parks. There is also an entertainment area called City Walk that is free to visit. Visitors to Universal Studios most often purchase a single admission to enter both parks, since it's very easy to visit both in one day.

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I have been trying to get in touch with my friend Sonya for hours. First, I called her cell phone, but there was no answer. I called her house phone and spoke to her mom, who said she was at the park with her brothers. So then, I rode my bike to the theme park to find her, but she wasn't there anymore. Finally, I went home - only to find Sonya sitting on my front steps!

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When I was seven years old, I visited the Museum of Modern Art with my Aunt Matilda. I was enthralled by the work of modern artists who used colors and shapes to express emotions. That day, I decided I wanted to know all I could about art and how to make it myself. Next, I took all of the art classes my high school offered and spent three years studying art in college. Finally, I moved to France and began my career as an artist.

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Mr. Jones was a large man with a personality to match his size. The round, bone-colored buttons on his suit seemed to strain to contain his size. In addition, his lips were always pursed and closed tight, as though trying to contain some mystery.

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Despite all of the medical breakthroughs of the last 100 years, hospitals still struggle to control the infections patients contract in the hospital. The main reason for the spread of these infections is that healthcare workers don't always was their hands when entering and leaving any patient's room. An alarm will activate from magnetic strips posted in each doorway, which will serve as a reminder for workers to wash their hands.

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A modern smartphone is deceptively simple in appearance. A smartphone is generally between four and five inches long. IF the phone is off, the glass screen is black. When it is turned on, a background image (like raindrops on a pane of glass) appears. Applications - also known as "apps" - appear on the screen as small squares. Many smartphones have a single button to turn apps on or off.

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