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Born in New Jersey, Joe Ross moved to Philadelphia to attend Saint Joseph's University and graduated with a BA in English. Then, it was on to one office job after the next, eventually landing an unfulfilling but decently-paying gig at a city agency.

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Computers & Technology > Internet Trends Tips for improving your blog design: 1 of 10
Designing a blog can be an arduous and daunting task. Templates provide good launch points because it is good to have some content already when you start to invest time in an original design.But this is not a how-to design article, but a how-to improve your design article, so I'm going to talk about the fundamental strong poi... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Subcultures How to be emo: 6 of 54
Disclaimer: While this account is true and honest, some of the concepts I put forth are of my own creation, and serve to illustrate how emo has gone too far. In fact, I am still, in my mid-twenties, guilty of some of the lesser evils I was exposed to as an emo kid, and I still listen to many of the same bands. I'm just not as... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: Sealab 2021: 1 of 7
Sealab 2021 is one of the flagship series in Cartoon Network's Adult Swim line-up. Born out of what was actually a pitiful attempt at voicing over a 1972 cartoon about the environment (the pilot plays out like a fourth-grader's Mystery Science Theater'), Sealab 2021 helped to develop the unique brand of random humor that made... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US News The 2007 Child Health Bill: Goals and obstacles: 1 of 6
President Bush threatens to veto a bill that would dramatically increase funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The idea garnered support from all Democrats on the Senate Finance committee and all, but not four of the Republicans. It would allocate a $35B increase in federal funding for the program in an ... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Self reflection: 14 of 72
I'm going to present you with the perspective and opinion of a twenty-something with a subversive sense of humor who spent far too long trying to find steady employment.I have been working temporary staffing assignments for months, all the while looking for the perfect first job. In the course of this mess, I have been throug... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Falling stars: Why we love watching celebrities crash and burn: 8 of 31
Before a celebrity descends from the heavens, returning to the world mere mortals must inhabit every day, they watch their dreams crash and burn. At first, their perspective on this must be third-person. As if watching from afar, they bear witness as their true personality begins come to the forefront of the public mind.Somet... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues Is nuclear energy a sovereign right for all nations?: 3 of 10
It cannot be stated that nuclear energy is an absolutely sovereign right for all nations.Merriam-Webster define the adjective 'sovereign' as 'of an unqualified nature.' In the context of that definition, it is safe only to say that all nations have a sovereign right to the energy production technologies that can best serve th... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values How to be happy in everyday life: 49 of 150
When I write articles for Helium, I avoid depending on a formal, authoritative voice. Instead, I have found that people respond more positively to the casual and identifiable. Also, I find that taking things like happiness too seriously only leads to a profound lack of fulfillment. Having said that, I have some advice on achi... More..
Computers & Technology > Virus Protection & Maintenance Advice on maintaining PC health: Computer viruses: 4 of 6
All computers connected to the internet are vulnerable to viruses. However, this is not a good reason to keep your computer disconnected. The benefits of internet use today greatly outweigh the risks of infection by a computer virus. A few simple steps can help you ensure that your own machine remains uninfected.First, do not... More..
Politics, News & Issues > News Industry Do mainstream media outlets favor bad news over good news?: 14 of 19
The truth is that mainstream media favors ratings over unbiased reporting policies. It can be good news or it can be bad news, the only important question is how long will someone watch or read the story? If it is likely to keep a significant number of people interested long enough to expose them to accompanying advertisement... More..