Articles written by Mona Gallagher - Page 4

What is Helium

About me - Mona Gallagher

Hello, I'm glad you stopped by.

My name is Mona, but Helium members call me Pii.

I'm a freelance writer just venturing out into the world at large. My first newspaper article came about when I was in the fifth grade and I've been writing ever since, but up until

+ more bio information

RSS Feed

Computers & Technology > GPS Devices Beginner's guide to GPS devices: 1 of 15
If you haven't looked into portable Global Positioning Systems, commonly known as GPS systems, you're in for some great new features and lots of new options. While experts agree that factory built in systems give better overall functionality, the portable GPS systems are taking over the market with their innovative approach t... More..
Health & Fitness > Medical Ethics Doctors as dictators: 1 of 14
Dictators exist all around us. They're in professional sports, news media, workplace, and most certainly they exist in the medical profession. Not all doctors are dictators in the traditional sense of the word that conveys attitude, but on many levels our doctors dictate medicines and medical procedures that are not always in... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War & Peace Making the world more peaceful: 1 of 14
Peace doesn't start with the government, though they have an awesome responsibility in keeping you safe. It doesn't begin with your neighbor, but it's always great to have neighbors that are considerate. Peace doesn't begin with the other members of your family. Making the world more peaceful begins with you.In today's world ... More..
Style & Beauty > Shoes A brief history of the worst shoe trends: 1 of 14
Ever since Prince Charming became enamored with Cinderella's glass slipper, shoe trends have come and gone, but some styles last for centuries and then immediately blossom into the worst shoe trends imaginable. Platform shoes have existed since the 1600s and were moderately popular in the 1930s and 1940s, but they exploded in... More..
Autos > Fuel Economy Are electric vehicles the answer to high gas prices?: 1 of 14
Electric vehicles are environmentally friendly and a great concept, but they are not the ultimate answer to high gas prices when you consider the current fuel technology. Electric vehicles lack the power to accelerate quickly, require frequent battery recharge and they have travel limits that make them impractical for drivers... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Archives Assessing Rudy Giuliani's chances for the 2008 Republican primaries: 1 of 14
"It ain't over till the fat lady sings." For Rudy Giuliani, she may be warming up to sing at the Iowa caucus, the first test of the candidate's strength in the Presidential primaries.In about six weeks the voting begins and Giuliani must win at least one of the two major contests, the Iowa caucus or the New Hampshire primary ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Birthdays Birthday party ideas for 60 year olds: 1 of 14
Turning sixty isn't the end of the world, for some of us its the beginning of a lifestyle that says, "finally, after giving so much of myself to others, I can do some things for myself." For my sixtieth birthday I went on a hot balloon ride in the afternoon and sang karaoke in the evening.The balloon ride was my second choice... More..
Education > Education (Other) Are our schools preparing our children for the future?: 7 of 94
If we could take a look into the future, we could make a fair assessment of our schools and whether or not they're preparing our children for the future. We do, in fact, have a small open window to peer through that will tell us of some approaching events.The traditional way of preparing our children for their future could be... More..
Entertainment > Directors & Film Makers Biography: Jim Henson: 1 of 13
What makes a genius? Is it vision that extends far beyond that of ordinary human beings? Jim Henson was a genius, but his first entry into puppeteering seems almost accidental as told in his biography.Henson was born in Leland, Mississippi in 1936. At about the age of ten, the family moved to Maryland and by the time he was i... More..
Jobs & Careers > Office Politics Office tips: Helping a coworker who's depressed: 1 of 13
Depression is far more pervasive in the American workforce than many of us realize. It is more easily recognized today and is treatable with the right help. However, when judging someone's behavior in the workplace, discretion is advisable.Classic symptoms are sadness, feeling overwhelmed, distraction, feelings of hopeless an... More..