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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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Relationships & Family > Divorce Psychology The most frequent cause of divorce: 48 of 120
The Most Frequent Cause of Divorce. While sex and money are typically the most frequently fought-over issues in a marriage, the most frequent cause of divorce is rooted in a lack of compatibility. I once heard that "A woman marries because it's the right man; a man marries because it's the right time", and when I hold this s... More..
Education > Adult Education Adult education: How to stay motivated: 10 of 24
The decision to go back to school as an adult is a life-changing one, for sure! Coming to such a major decision will of course involve sacrifices for you and your family. At the very least, you may need to re-structure a large chunk of your lifestyle, habits, and time-management. I certainly won't tell you that all this is e... More..
Education > Colleges & Universities (Other) What is an associate's degree?: 8 of 18
What is an Associate's Degree? An Associate's Degree is a certificate received upon completing at least 60 academic credits at a Regionally Accredited college, such as a community college. These 60 credits are typically equivalent to the first two years of a Bachelor's (four-year) degree. An Associate's Degree program typica... More..
Food & Drink > Fruit & Vegetable Recipes Recipes: Vegetarian recipes: 43 of 91
// Tofu and Eggplant in a Garlic-Butter-Wine Sauce // - 1 package of extra-firm tofu, pressed and well-drained - 1 small eggplant, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick - 2 eggs, beaten - 3 TBS milk - breadcrumbs - finely chopped garlic - 4 TBS butter - 1 cup of wine (I use a white zinfandel) - 1.5 cups of water - lemon juice - 1... More..
Pets & Animals > Birds Getting started with birdwatching: 11 of 22
Getting started with birdwatching is fairly easy, and requires little more than the desire to observe and learn about our feathered friends. A few items may be purchased to enhance your experience, but the hobby of birdwatching does not require a huge investment in equipment. Birdwatching can be done virtually anywhere. The ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Perspective on class in modern society: 10 of 20
The idea of class distinction in modern American society is a tough one to pin down. A common thread of characters in American history/literature/legend is that of self-reliance, independence, and a healthy disregard (to an extent) for restrictions and limitations. Americans rebelled against the King, and gained independence... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) Why stir-fried recipes are healthier than other cooking options: 7 of 14
Why Stir-Fried Recipes are Healthier than other Cooking Options. Stir-frying is a Chinese way of cooking foods that, for several reasons to follow, is widely considered one of the healthiest methods. The basic stir-frying method is to cook foods very quickly at a very high temperature. Traditionally, a deep, round-bottomed p... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adolescence Determining allowance for teens: 4 of 8
Determining allowance for teens It's important for kids (preferably much earlier than in the teen years!) to understand the correlation of Effort to Money: that "x" amount of Effort will result in earning "x" amount of Money. If you give kids Money (ie, an allowance) without receiving some Effort (ie, help with household cho... More..
Food & Drink > Drinks (Other) Is one brand of bottled water better than another?: 2 of 4
As with most products, even bottled waters can vary in taste from brand to brand. There really is no one "standard" water taste. Mineral content varies from one type of water to the next, changing the taste considerably. In most cases, the "better" brand is simply the one whose taste you prefer. Most brands of bottled waters... More..
Food & Drink > Seafood How the lobster went from poor man's food to rich man's delicacy: 5 of 9
How did the lobster go from poor man's food to a rich man's delicacy? When the earliest settlers arrived on the New England coast of America, lobsters were common and plentiful. In fact, the earliest New Englanders barely even needed to make any effort to trap them! According to the Encyclopedia of American Food and Drink (J... More..