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I live in New Brunswick, Canada. I'm a husband and father of two. I work in an information services department. I've traveled a bit with my job to places like England, Australia, France, and different parts of Canada and the US.

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Hobbies & Games > Antiques & Collecting (Other) Best comic books: 5 of 27
The best comic books are those books which have a blend of drama, humor, intrigue, strong characters, and enjoyable plots and storylines. Sometimes the best approach to find the best comic books is to look for individual creators, as per the following list that I recommend:- Alan Moore: this man is a legend in the comic books... More..
Sciences > Astronomy What is an eclipse?: 4 of 20
You know you're seeing a solar eclipse when the sky goes dark in the middle of a sunny day. Slowly a dark circle will form on the Sun, eventually blocking most of the fiery disc before growing smaller and then disappearing. You have just witnessed an eclipse. Now let's learn about the science behind an eclipse. An eclipse is ... More..
Sciences > Psychology Challenges of being an introvert: 4 of 20
Simply put, introverts face the daily challenge of feeling like square pegs being shoved into round holes. Introverts are a minority in this extroverted world, much in the way that left-handed people find that a lot of things are designed with right-handed people in mind. Let's take a look at the challenges of being an introv... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Trends Beginners guide to blogging: 3 of 15
This beginners guide to blogging will give you a short, but comprehensive overview of this powerful form of online content publishing. My goal is to give you enough information to understand what blogging is and, at the same time, point you towards some helpful resources to help you get started. Many people have some idea of ... More..
Arts & Humanities > US History (Other) Famous people from Maine: 2 of 10
There are more famous people from Maine than you might realize. Maine, a New England state tucked away in the most north-eastern part of the US, is one of the smaller and less celebrated 50 states. However, some famous and celebrated individuals have come from Maine. Here, for your reading pleasure, is a listing of eleven fam... More..
Computers & Technology > Spam How to prevent spam in your blog's comments: 1 of 5
The power of the blog comment has turned commenting into a free-for-all contest for this powerful piece of blogging real estate. As your blog grows in readership and popularity, it will act as a magnet. The blog should entice thoughtful readers to communicate with you. On the other hand, the blog will seem to attract inane, e... More..
Personal Finance > Stock Market Understanding stock options' strike price, exercise and expiration date: 1 of 5
Options have been a hot topic in business news over recent years. Many people have heard of stock options through various news stories relating to executive pay. Stock options have been used to supplement the pay of company presidents, CEOs, and other executives. Various corporate scandals have revolved around stock options. ... More..
Business > Website Marketing & SEO To be found on the web, think like a spider: 1 of 5
To be found on the Web, think like a spiderThe World Wide Web, commonly referred to as the Web, resembles a gigantic and intricate invisible spider web that connects web sites together through hyperlinks. Much like how a spider's web is composed of many individual strands that link different parts together, the Web is linked ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Awareness & Reality Creative inspiration: Where do our ideas come from?: 10 of 49
Successful writers are often asked where they get their ideas. Writers like Stephen King and Harlan Ellison have written imaginative and humorous anecdotes which explain how they use their creative talents to come up with brilliant story ideas. Most of these stories are just attempts to make light of the creative process and ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Healing Good things to do when you need an emotional lift: 5 of 24
Virtually everyone gets sad, depressed or discouraged at some point in their life. A student may become upset because they aren't getting the grades that they want at school or maybe they're having problems making friends. Your work project could be behind schedule, over budget, and not meeting the requirements of your custom... More..