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Arts & Humanities > Writing & Rating at Helium How to get your leapfrog approved: 11 of 11
A terrific idea in your second paragraph won't matter if the reader never gets there. Raters are readers. When your revised article seizes their attention, the chances of getting your leapfrog approved jump dramatically. Diligent editing is the essential recipe for leapfrog success because careful improvements capture the ra... More..
Arts & Humanities > Helium Dos & Don'ts Guide to flagging a Helium article as inappropriate: 5 of 5
Flagging an article as inappropriate is a positive action. It sends a signal that something is amiss. Your flag is a valuable tool that helps Helium put a stop to people thumbing their noses at community standards. Your flag can help identify and correct serious abuses that threaten or compromise the integrity or safety of t... More..
Arts & Humanities > Photography Book recommendations for new photographers: 5 of 5
The best reference books inspire while they inform. "National Geographic Field Guide: Secrets to Making Great Pictures" by Peter K. Burian and Robert Caputo is a wonderful book recommendation for the new photographer (and the experienced photographer as well). This is a book that you'll return to again and again. I discovere... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues Tips for buying an energy-efficient air conditioner: 2 of 2
If you've been sacrificing cooling comfort in an effort to keep your electric bill under control, and your air conditioner is 10 years old or more, you should consider a replacement. You'll be surprised at how efficient the new residential cooling systems are today, especially systems that carry the EPA Energy Star Label. A ... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Software & Utils Microsoft Outlook tips: How to import your Hotmail messages: 2 of 2
How to import your Hotmail messages into Outlook? You won't need to import them any more, because Microsoft has changed the rules again. In a press release on May 6, 2007, Microsoft announced the worldwide rollout of Windows Live Hotmail, the successor to MSN Hotmail. With the worldwide changeover to Windows Live Hotmail tha... More..