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Helium is home, plain and simple. I've lived here now for more than two years, and cannot imagine a day without Helium. Over the months I've met a large and diverse group of talented writers. I'm proud to call many of them friends, and all them peers.

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Computers & Technology > Computer Maintenance Five ways to speed up a slow computer: 16 of 19
Frustrated users of Windows-based computers often ask, "how can I speed up my slow computer?" That's a bit like asking, "how can I make my car go faster?" The kind of car you drive changes the answers. If you own a Ferrari - a state-of-the-art computer - the potential solutions are a bit different than if you have a 1996 Taur... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Issues The harmful effect of words: 32 of 35
Words can kill. Earlier this year a bright young man, just fifteen years-old, left his home after an argument with his dad. Two weeks later police finally found the boy, dead, in a dense wooded area less than a quarter mile from his home. Authorities had hoped the teenager had run off to hide at a friend's house, but that hap... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The garden: 18 of 19
[This story is an homage to one originally crafted by the late, great Isaac Asimov (1920-1992). The idea was his, but the words are mine. This account has been translated into English for readability.]Their craft was small but incredibly powerful. Cramped quarters did not overly disturb the occupants. They were serene beings ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: A glimpse into the future: 21 of 21
It snowed today, [he wrote]. Another six or seven inches of lovely, white powder. I have to dig out my skis from the closet in the garage. Wonder if they need sharpening? And which drawer did I stow my wool socks in? Can't miss out on this perfect ski day. I'll have to call in sick, or take a personal day, or something. Hope ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: My first camping trip: 8 of 8
My first real camping trip was a guided journey to the wilderness area surrounding the Oswegatchie River. Earning my freshman college Phys-Ed credits by taking a vacation sounded like a sweet deal to me. All I had to do was spend a couple days camping out to fulfill the PE requirement for my first semester. What a fine advent... More..
Home & Garden > Landscaping How to build a wooden planter: 4 of 4
There are two secrets to building a great wooden planter. Secret one: start with a square plastic patio urn, and build your planter around it. Secret number two is for parents only: let your child help. This is just the right kind of project to share with a kid.With all the choices available at home and garden stores, why sho... More..