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My passions include reading, writing, journalism, basketball and politics. I'm in my junior year at the University of Nebraska in Kearney where I am pursuing a double major in journalism and political science. I joined helium in March 2007, although I've

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Sports & Recreation > Sports Celebrities Is Kobe Bryant a selfish player: 1 of 8

Kobe Bryant is one of the most polarizing figures in professional sports. When Kobe was winning his first three rings with Shaq selfishness wasn't really an issue. The highlight constantly shown on ESPN was a Kobe drive finished off with a lob for a Shaq dunk, no selfishness there. Who would be selfish playing with Shaq, arg...
Food & Drink > Dining Etiquette Luxury living: What makes a great sommelier?: 2 of 15

A sommelier is a professional wine connoisseur and a guide for wines from the vine all the way to the customers’ glass. Responsibilities of a sommelier include placing wine orders, overseeing deliveries, organizing the wine cellar and tasting wines. Truly exceptional sommeliers work with the chef to expertly pair wines...
Computers & Technology > Internet Tips Netiquette: How to handle sticky situations in a digital age: 2 of 9

Proper etiquette has developed over thousands of years. Although it is often just a formality, occasionally clinging to etiquette can rescue you from a sticky situation. The digital age has opened up a whole new world of digital booby traps and our etiquette must evolve to keep up. Netiquette is the solution and it can save ...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: How summer camp changed my life: 4 of 17

I started attending summer basketball camps when I was about seven years old. These camps taught me a lot about myself and helped me grow and mature. Attending camps at a young age exposed me to virtues that I still carry with me today. As a young child i absorbed and learned from everything around me. For this reason there ...
Sports & Recreation > NBA Kobe Bryant should be the MVP this season: 2 of 8

Who should be the MVP this season? The discussion is between three players this year; Steve Nash of the Suns, Dirk from the Mavericks and Kobe of the Lakers. All three are great players and leaders of their teams. Steve Nash is averaging 18.8 points per game, 11.5 assists per game and 3.5 rebounds per game. Nash is also the ...
Local Guides > Connecticut (Other) The history of Bushnell Park in Hartford, CT: 1 of 4

When Reverend Horace Bushnell proposed what has become known as Bushnell Park in 1853 he described his vision as "an opening in the heart of the city... a place where children play... a place for holiday scenes and celebrations... where rich and poor will exchange looks and make acquaintance through the eyes... a place of li...
Politics, News & Issues > Football News & Opinion Should the NFL be less strict with hits on quarterbacks?: 1 of 4

The National Football League should continue to be strict with cheap shots on the quarterback but not on the minor hits and taps that currently draw a flag for roughing the passer. One example of a cheap shot is the hit on the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Trent Green during the 2006 season. In a regular season game against...
Sports & Recreation > Golf Rancho Santa Fe Country Club: 2 of 7

A trip to the current location of the Rancho Santa Fe Country Club in the early 1900’s would have ended in a vast acreage filled with more than one million young Australian eucalyptus trees. A severe drought followed by the worst freeze in 40 years killed nearly 70% of the trees and cleared the way for what would becom...
Politics, News & Issues > Police & Prisons Speed limits: Safety oriented or Arbitrary: 2 of 6

Speed limits may have safety oriented intentions, but they are definitely arbitrary. If you disagree just look around as you drive to work. How many people do you see speeding compared to obeying the law? The non-speeders are vastly outnumbered as they move to the slow lane to let speeders fly by. I have a unique experience ...
Local Guides > Des Moines Zoo reviews: Blank Park Zoo, Des Moines, IA: 1 of 3

Blank Park Zoo, located at 7401 SW 9th Street in Des Moines, Iowa, is home to 104 different species of animals and 1,484 animal specimens. As Iowa's only accredited zoo, Blank Park manages 49 acres of land, 22 acres of which has been developed into animal exhibits or facilities. Every day from 10 am to 5 pm visitors can get ...