Articles written by John Smith

What is Helium

About me - John Smith

I was raised mostly in Utah, and currently reside in Salt Lake City where I am employed as a Project Manager at a mechanical engineering firm. I have a degree in Auto Collision Repair & Refinishing and am preparing to reenter college to pursue a mechanical

+ more bio information

RSS Feed

Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss What you need to know when shopping for weight benches: 1 of 14
A weight training bench can be one of the most important tools in your home gym. How comfortable you are and how well you are supported can affect your stamina, your breathing, and most importantly avoiding injury.The first consideration to be taken is who the primary user of the weight bench is going to be. Most public gyms ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Traditions & Themes What not to do on your honeymoon: 3 of 33
Six long weeks ago, my beautiful wife and I regretfully had to return home from the best week of our entire lives: our honeymoon. What I learned from this fantastic experience I now pass on to you in the form of five simple rules.We were fortunate enough to end up in gorgeous New England. We planned the trip six months in adv... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Whales targeted by whalers: 1 of 8
There she blow's! Captain Ahab's now famous words, shouted as he spotted his nemesis the great white sperm whale Moby Dick, as written in Herman Melville's novel of the same name. God hunt us all if we do not hunt Moby Dick, he lectured to his crew, a ragtag band of whalers floating the seas on a harpoon-heavy sailing ship. W... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Best fall travel destinations for seniors: 1 of 8
For scenic, self-paced travel during the fall season, consider a foliage tour through New England's majestic red and gold forests. It would seem there's no end to the fantastic sights and gorgeous views that can be accessed with minimal physical exertion. For you history buffs, most of the townships and cities in New England ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Ghosts & Paranormal Phenomena A fright guide for paranormal experiences on Halloween: 2 of 11
There exist no more frightening and haunted a place on earth than the nunnery in Northern Utah just above the mouth of Logan Canyon. However, nunneries such as these can be found in many parts of the world. The sick evil that emanates from these places will twist your insides and lift your stomach to your throat.I'm not talki... More..
Personal Finance > Real Estate The best, undiscovered locations for vacation rental property: 2 of 10
Owning a vacation rental is a great investment. Not only can it provide your family with a wonderful place to vacation and memories that last a lifetime, but when you are not enjoying it can generate income on the side.If you are looking for an unspoiled area to build a vacation rental, or possibly even purchase one, may I di... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: My wife: 8 of 28
Mine and All MineI have to myself, I just will not share,The most wonderful wife to be found anywhere."What kind of wife," you may ask,"Could deserve such appelation?To receive such spousal praise without hesitation?"I will tell you though I warn, if you raise your standards this high,You'll be thoroughly aghast 'cause she's ... More..
Education > College Courses & Majors The diary of a business student: 4 of 13
Ah, another wonderful day in the life of a business student. Well, okay, another wonderful day in the life of a non-traditional business student. Err....a married, father-of-two, employed-full-time, strung-out-beyond-recognition, often-cannot-remember-his-own-first-name, would-occasionally-like-to-trade-his-soul-for-a-li ttle-... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Traditions & Themes Vintage wedding theme ideas: 2 of 6
Let's face it, vintage is the new cool. Vintage clothing, vintage cars, vintage style is everywhere. When we were all teenagers we thought our parents and our grandparents were lame. Now we find ourselves paying extra to dress like them and decorate like them.Whether it's 80's, 50's, 20's, or even gothic victorian, planning a... More..
Style & Beauty > Hair Styles 2008 hairstyle trends for tween boys: 1 of 3
Uh oh, it's back. That's right, as 2008 fast approached I notice the trend for young boys shifting into hard reverse. Movies, animes, cartoons, and young celebrities alike are spawning a retro fad that the world hasn't seen since, well, kids are starting to look like my dad!Not my dad now of course, salt and pepper horseshoe ... More..