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Hello. Like most of you out there, I consider myself to be a multi-faceted person with a wide array of interests. I've always wanted to be a writer...I've got many unfinished projects out there. I joined Helium as a way to get some of my words out there, but

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Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Halloween music playlist ideas: 1 of 17
Halloween is a season for everybody, young and old. Images of ghouls, goblins, witches and werewolves bring out an almost nostalgic feeling in all of us. The Halloween season is a time for letting loose and enjoying life in a unique way. Second only to Christmas, Halloween boasts many fun songs from more recent times that bec... More..
Personal Finance > Credit Cards Getting control of your credit card debt: 2 of 24
Today's economy has put a major squeeze on the wallets of the middle class. Stagnant wages and rising prices have placed millions of Americans in the position of having very little disposable income. Monthly bills gobble up earnings and very little is left for non-essentials, like dining and entertainment. Unforeseeable expen... More..
Food & Drink > Sauce, Spread & Dip Recipes Recipes: Authentic Italian pasta tomato sauce: 1 of 12
Here's my recipe for a delicious Italian tomato sauce, passed on to me by my friend Mark. It's a simple, basic recipe that goes with any sort of pasta. I've altered it a bit to my own tastes and you can, as well. (Of course the wine is a very subjective thing, but to me it gives the sauce some great added flavor!) Ingredients... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Bush Administration Will President Bush fix our economy?: 3 of 27
The Quick Fix Rebate JokeThe economy seems is in a shambles. The housing market is faltering badly, financial markets are falling, and the price of consumer goods has risen drastically. And what have our leaders, in a 'bi-partisan' manner, proposed to fix it? A tax rebate. That's right, our President seems to think that givin... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Tips Success stories with dieting: 1 of 9
I hate the word diet! Going on a diet brings to mind images of people suffering through the unpleasant experiences of portion-rationing, skipping favorite foods, and consuming eccentric foods that they wouldn't normally eat. Any person who entertains the idea of dieting would fare better by taking a good look at how they arri... More..
Travel > United States How to avoid long lines at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey: 1 of 9
Any experienced ride enthusiast can tell you that it's near impossible to visit a theme park and not spend chunks of your day waiting frustratedly on long lines. Six Flags Great Adventure, located in Jackson New Jersey is well known for its' great thrill rides and notorious for the long waits to ride them. Fortunately, there ... More..
Arts & Humanities > English Language Teaching English as a second language: 3 of 24
English language learners are becoming more and more populous in today's classrooms. I work in a school district where only five years ago there were only two ESL students. Today there are over forty. In the past five years, many of the mainstream teachers were faced with new challenges that they had never had to deal with be... More..
Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Recipes: Great appetizers: 8 of 56
Everybody loves appetizers! Whether served up as a precursor to a big holiday meal or as edible additions to cocktail parties, hors d'oeuvres often can be the highlight of any get together. Here are a couple of spins on bread based goodies that will fly off your serving platters.These nibbles both contain mayonnaise and chees... More..
Travel > United States Travel destinations: Atlantic City, New Jersey: 1 of 7
If you live in the area around New Jersey, Atlantic City is a perfect place for a fun-filled weekend getaway. The city on the boardwalk has all the makings for those who enjoy fine dining, trendy clubbing, Vegas-style shows, outlet shopping, and of course, world class casinos. Just a stone's throw away from many municipalitie... More..
Food & Drink > Pasta, Grain & Rice Recipes Recipes: Spaghetti pie: 1 of 6
In my family, oftentimes my mom and my nana would take leftover spaghetti or other pasta and make what would prove to be one of our all time favorite meals; Macaroni Pie. Through the years, my five siblings and I have continued making this family favorite dish, introducing it to new people along the way who help to perpetuate... More..