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I have lived in the beautiful State of Maine for almost three years now. Much to my great disappointment, I have not yet seen a moose or a black bear. I figured they'd be hanging out in my backyard, playing pinochle with lobsters.

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Food & Drink > Fast Food Do you prefer fast food or home cooking?: 3 of 124
As nutritional science has become more and more sophisticated over decades, we have learned more and more about what foods are good and bad for our bodies. There is always controversy (we may stop and wonder if eggs are good or bad for us these days), but it is generally agreed that a diet filled with greasy foods is unhealth... More..
Jobs & Careers > Getting Ahead Careers: Finding happiness on a slow career path: 1 of 21
Finding Happiness on a Slow Career Path.Remember the Yuppies from the 1980s? Movers and shakers on the fast track to the good life, they were! They parked their shiny BMW's in the driveways of their huge houses in their exclusive neighborhoods all over America. They were go-go-going places!Then came the economic recession of ... More..
Education > Learning Styles & Skills How to help your child enjoy learning: 2 of 29
6 TIPS FOR HELPING YOUR CHILD ENJOY LEARNINGActually, children naturally DO enjoy learning. They are, of course, naturally curious, creative and imaginative, so nearly every moment of the day, they are learning new things.The problem is that learning in the classroom is rarely as fascinating as learning about the world at the... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Ghosts & Paranormal Phenomena Photographing ghosts: 1 of 13
Photographing ghostsHaving spent close to twenty years in the photography business (as both a photo lab/darkroom specialist and a photographer), I have seen first-hand how many photographic errors, tricks, and camera malfunctions are possible.Oh, if I had a nickel for every person who claimed they had a ghost picture...A few ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals How to re-ignite passion for your career: 1 of 12
How to Re-Ignite Passion for Your Career.There are some exceedingly lucky people who absolutely love what they do for a living. They feel passionate and satisfied by their work. In fact, going to work every day is a joyful delight, just like being on vacation every day!That might have even been your attitude towards your care... More..
Food & Drink > Cookware & Cutlery Plastic vs. wood vs. stone cutting boards: 2 of 21
Plastic vs. Wood vs. Stone Cutting Boards.The sheer variety of cutting boards available on the market today can be staggering. Which type is best? Which is safest? Which should you buy? Here is a guide to helping you choose.PLASTIC CUTTING BOARDSThese are relatively inexpensive, lightweight and come in many different shapes a... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Churches & Organizations The Unitarian Universalist Church: Contemporary trends vs. Christian roots: 1 of 9
The Unitarian Universalist Church: Contemporary trends vs. Christian rootsThe modern-day Unitarian Universalist ("UU") Church came about as a 1961 merger of two separate, much older Christian denominations, Unitarianism and Universalism.Unitarianism dates back to the 16th century in Transylvania (Eastern Europe). Unitarians h... More..
Relationships & Family > Dealing with Problem People Ways to communicate with a know-it-all: 3 of 24
Ways to Communicate with a Know-it-all.My mom always said, "Nobody likes a know-it-all", and that statement holds more than just a small grain of truth. It's frustrating and sometimes downright humiliating to deal with that person who knows everything there is to know about everything there is to know!While a know-it-all can ... More..
Education > Financing College What you need to know about the Free Application Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): 1 of 8
FAFSA Facts: What you Need to Know about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.Contemplating the costs of today's higher education can surely make college-bound students- and especially their parents- lose sleep at night. But take comfort in knowing that the United States offers over eighty billion dollars in federal a... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Reasons to resist the desire to buy a new car: 2 of 15
Reasons to Resist the Desire to Buy a New Car.Of all my parents' advice that I ever willfully ignored, "Never be car-poor!" is probably one of the most useful."Car-poor", in my parents' dictionary, meant "slavery to a car payment and other related high costs". Keep in mind that a new car not only requires a monthly payment, b... More..