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I am a 29 year old single mother. I currently work as a controller in a wholesale fish company on the Maine coast. I graduated from the University of Maine in 2006 with a degree in business, and one in English Literature. Quite the variety, huh? I also do

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Education > College Courses & Majors Picking a major in college: 1 of 4
Your Major, Your Life Deciding on what to major in is one of the most important, and often gut wrenching decisions in early college years. The college books come in, page after page loaded with course offerings. The choices seem endless, and the vast majority of students enter college undecided, and face the enormous decision... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Credit Why no credit, no problem promises can be a scam: 5 of 15
Do you remember the old saying, "If it seems to good to be true, it probably is"? That is true of most all no credit (or poor credit), no problem' deals. Especially for car dealerships offering this deal, the deal is very good for the dealership, and very bad for the consumer. If the company is willing to take the huge risk o... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Trends How video is changing social networking: 2 of 5
The internet has born yet another new way of communicating: online videos. These videos, due to the popularity of sites like youtube.com, are growing more and more popular. A poll done by AOL shows that 54% of internet users watch online videos. Of those, 72% say that news stories are what they tune into most. However, many o... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: American Idol: 14 of 34
Is Idol Mania Coming to an End (Finally)?This year's Season 7 of American Idol is soon to start up, and I for one will not be tuning in this year. For the first four seasons I was a faithful fan, but have grown increasingly cynical about the show since.American Idol had its debut show in the fall of 2002, and FOX found they ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face Single parents: Tips for making new friends: 4 of 9
One thing that many people don't expect in a divorce is the loss of their friends. Many friends have divided loyalty, many being the spouse of your former spouse, making the relationships too difficult to continue. When this happens, many newly divorced people find themselves even lonelier than they were from the loss of thei... More..
Politics, News & Issues > International Politics (Other) How to report human rights violations: 1 of 1
The United Nation strives to make the process of reporting human rights violations easier, as well as faster. In 1994 the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights established a 24-hour a day hotline, which allows the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva to be able to monitor and quickly react to any human r... More..
Hobbies & Games > Holiday Crafts Fun Father's Day crafts for kids: 5 of 9
It is that time of year where fathers are anxiously awaiting their day and mothers and children are scrambling to find something that that will make the dad in their life smile on his day. What better way to bring a smile to his face than to have his children make him something with their own little hands?There are more thing... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Mother's Day & Father's Day Do-it-yourself Father's Day cards: 12 of 20
I am sure that you have memory of venturing into the current holiday area of your local card or drugstore. The experience can be overwhelming to say the least. Do you want a religious card? A mushy card? How about serious, or funny? In each of these catagories there seem to be hundreds of cards. Ever stood in that aisle for l... More..
Education > Special Education The link between learning disabilities and brain injuries: 3 of 5
Brain injuries are one of the leading causes of death in the United States. The Brain Injury Association reports that there are 1.4 million new brain injuries in the United States each year, one occurring every 23 seconds. This adds to the 5.3 million Americans who are already suffering with disabilities due to their brain in... More..
Personal Finance > Auto Insurance How to shop for car insurance: 18 of 29
Shopping for car insurance has the same rules as do many other things in life: don't settle or be lazy. It can be very seductive to keep whatever coverage you have now, just to avoid the work of getting a new policy. This can cost you thousands of dollars, money most people would rather have in their own pockets.The Internet ... More..