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Len enjoys writing to many topics, including but not limited to music, writing/editing, web design, communication, driving, society, relationships, movies, animals, and federal employment. He is also a freelance editor and proofreader, and is currently expanding

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Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Music therapy for every day: 7 of 11
Stress relief is a valuable commodity, and anyone who feels under pressure or overworked should infuse their day with some music. Most people already know that slow music, especially Classical, helps us relax, but how does it work? What real benefits does it give? When or where can we use it? How do we know what works for us?... More..
Jobs & Careers > Employers How to apply for a federal job: 2 of 3
GETTING TIGHT WITH UNCLE SAMSay you've just received that rolled-up piece of parchment from a higher-learning institution declaring that you are ready for the working world. Or maybe you've been working for a while and have decided, for whatever reason, that you need a different environment/boss/challenge/set of duties. You a... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Reflections: The sanctity of US memorials and monuments: 2 of 3
As in any other country, U.S. memorials and monuments help visitors remember important people, places, times, and events in our nation's history. Honoring the sanctity of these granite, marble, and metal structures keeps us sober as a nation, and reminds us of the freedoms and other ideals that those before us endeavored to k... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Dreams of the deceased: 2 of 3
It's not often that I dream of a deceased friend or family member. Not only was my subject departed, but this was the first time I dreamt of anyone coming back to life and not realizing he'd been gone. The following account comes from a dream not of actions or words, but of a lost friend, and possibly the need to answer a "wh... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing & Rating at Helium Should you begin Helium articles by repeating the article's title?: 40 of 58
A good Helium title does not need to be repeated. The purpose of a title is to hook your potential reader, or at the very least, it should give the person a good idea of what your article is about. (This is true anywhere, not just on Helium.) After that, the first sentence should begin the details of your article, story, refl... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Rejuvenation: 5 of 5
Alan Hendricks slumped into the booth at his local Potbelly sandwich shop, knowing full well that he needed some occupational rejuvenation. His faith in the system, however, was sorely lacking. "Seventeen years," he said dejectedly, before biting into an Italian sub. "That's how long I've been doing compilation in this stupi... More..
Entertainment > Concert Reviews Audience etiquette for concerts: 4 of 4
The "rules of etiquette" for attending a formal orchestra or band concert have been in place for hundreds of years, and they exist to help make a performance as enjoyable as possible for both the audience and the performers. Keep these rules in mind to make your concert experience relaxing and satisfying.== Welcome the Conduc... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: The frustration of writing when sick: 4 of 4
Writing when I'm sick frustrates the Bejeezus out of me. For those of you who constantly strive to increase your income via writing, you know what I mean. I can't concentrate on the partially written page in front of me. All I can do is wonder why I'm wheezing and why my back hurts. Perhaps you've felt slightly weak, colder... More..
Entertainment > Movie Characters & Performances The most memorable animated Disney villains: 3 of 3
The Walt Disney Corporation has entertained us with some wonderful animated films containing courageous heroes and heroines, witty sidekicks, and reprehensible villains. Many of these characters stay in our brains after only one viewing and deserve a tad more limelight. Yes, even the bad guys. Obviously, not everyone will agr... More..