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Just a bit about myself. I'm a 25 year old English graduate, and I'm essentially using Helium to give myself some practice with writing for a larger audience and (fingers crossed! - in vain...) some exposure. I'd like to get into journalism, and hope

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Computers & Technology > Computer Buying Tips Computer and accessory buying tips: 1 of 11
The PC market is a very dynamic one, often changing so rapidly that the top-of-the-line system you purchased a year ago is barely adequate for playing today's games. So! With that in mind, let us look at what you can get for your money, at a reasonable price/performance ratio:The operating system (OS)Which one you opt for is,... More..
Computers & Technology > Computer Buying Tips How to get a laptop for free, without a scam: 1 of 6
I would say that the title of this subject is essentially bogus, for it is my opinion that there can be no such thing as a free laptop, indeed free anything with no particular preconditions is extremely hard to come by, if nigh on impossible. However, for argument's sake, I will examine the two major paths that I can see that... More..
Computers & Technology > Hardware (Other) How to transition from a desktop to a laptop: 2 of 9
The simplest explanation for this is this: there is actually very little transition required. Honestly!You might think I am a bit strange for saying this, but I truly believe this to be correct. Why, you may ask (furrowing your brow to indicate, at the very least, uncertainty with my proposition)? Aren't desktops and laptops ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Should the Bible continue to be used for swearing-in ceremonies and in courtrooms?: 71 of 254
Coming from a slightly more secularised state (in practice, though in theory a more theological one due to our having a state religion), the United Kingdom, I would like to add my opinion to this issue. It is bemusing to some from outside the US the furore that the removal of the Bible or Biblical references from civic practi... More..
Health & Fitness > Medical Concerns & Issues Health issues: Prejudices in size: 4 of 13
I must say that in all honesty that I cannot fully understand the title of this article. It appears very confused, in fact. Does it mean that large people are being prejudiced against? Or, is it in fact saying that fat people are more inclined to be prejudiced against others? As you can see, there is quite a lot of ambiguity ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Energy Issues The Nigerian oil paradox: 1 of 3
Although this issue may not be of apparent importance to most readers, it is actually a rather salient view of our energy-dependent world in general and our fascination with oil in particular. The "Nigerian Oil Paradox" is interesting in that it would seem to illustrate the inherent contradictions associated with the oil indu... More..
Politics, News & Issues > International News Iraq, Turkey and the US Congress: The politics of denouncing genocide: 8 of 17
There is also another saying, "Get behind me Satan." I would assert that it is not only morally correct for the US Congress to condemn the massacre of Armenians by Turks, it is essential at the present, in order for America to regain some integrity in the eyes of the world community. Much political goodwill has been squandere... More..
Jobs & Careers > Employers Commentary: How our entire economy is being outsourced: 5 of 10
I think some of my fellow writers have - intentionally or otherwise - narrowed the focus of this question. Yes, I suppose outsourcing does create redundancies in certain manufacturing industries and, given how disproportionately powerful the car sector lobby in America is, I can see how some people might react negatively to t... More..
Computers & Technology > Computer Buying Tips Dell hardware and support: 2 of 4
Unfortunately, Dell has been getting a rather bad press of late for both the computers it sells and the support it offers. This in actual fact is rather a shame in my opinion, as Dell computers have historically been of the highest quality. To testify to this fact, I have a very old Optiplex GX1 (Pentium II, 450Mhz!), bought ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in Africa Should the US take greater action in regards to Darfur?: 6 of 10
I noticed with a wry smile that those authors writing in defence of the 'No' side is very small indeed - currently one other writer, and myself. I do not want to be misunderstood: by siding with the 'No' faction, I don't want to give the impression that I believe that no action whatsoever should be taken with regards to Darfu... More..