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My name is Ian Loft and this is my third year with Helium. Working with Colette as channel Steward in the Science Channel I am enjoying the opportunity to contribute what I can, and of course helping all Helium members both new and veteran with questions,

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Home & Garden > Home Repair (Other) Home repair: Do it yourself!: 1 of 56
With the rising cost of building materials and labour, it is inevitable that homeowners will seek to minimise repair costs by doing the work themselves. The current shortage of skilled tradespersons and builders mean that even a relatively small repair jobs will be costly and further compounded by rising interest rates that d... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the Middle & Near East Will the USA attack Iran?: 1 of 53
The answer to this question will be clear in less time than most of the world would hope. The prelude to most kinds of military action begins with an escallation in rhetoric followed by efforts to rally world opinion and finally by seeking excuses to provoke and antagonise by any means necessary.The rhetoric is increasing rap... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq Predicting the outcome of the war in Iraq: 1 of 45
Predicting the outcome of the current situation in Iraq is complex and full of possibilities. As surrounding countries vie for advantage, there is not one common cause likely to unite the country. This unique situation is possibly one of the first in recent history where too many conflicting positions exist in one place, and ... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) True gardening stories: How it all went terribly wrong (humor): 5 of 141
The incident of which I am about to relate is one that even to this very day still evokes feelings of uncontrollable homicidal urges that is of course if we can interpret homicide to include murdering a dog clearly possessed by some evil spirit! I am not just talking about any dog here, I am about to describe a dog so cunning... More..
Health & Fitness > First Aid First aid for burns: 1 of 27
Three degrees of burns require different treatment in order to ease the pain, prevent infection and promote healing. Burns are painful, debilitating and sometimes disfiguring yet the more serious consequences are minimised with the correct and timely treatment.First-degree burns are reddening of the skin accompanied by varyin... More..
Relationships & Family > Marital Conflicts How to argue without fighting: 2 of 52
Arguments are part of human interaction because each of us has a different view on issues, were exposed to different experiences in life and have a hugely varying level of education and ability to process information. Even in agreement the understanding may be quite different between the two parties as evident in subsequent d... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Is knowledge truly power?: 4 of 101
The statement knowledge is power' can be demonstrated as true in many ways both in practice and certainly in history. Consider two armies approaching each other where one is numerically and vastly superior in many ways ahead of the other. The obvious assumption is total annihilation of the weaker however consider the advantag... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Doing good deeds: 1 of 25
Why is it that we feel any need to do something for someone else? It is a unique feature of humanity in that nowhere else from the animal world would such a characteristic be found. Animals will do what they have to in order for them to survive, live as a group and to attract a mate. There is no evidence of altruistic behavio... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Security & Safety (Other) How to avoid Internet scams: 1 of 23
Scams Hoaxes Fraud Chain LettersPart 1 Internet Scams and Rip-OffsScams, hoaxes, fraud and chain letters are an everyday risk in our lives. While most would be deliberate attempts by unscrupulous people to make money, create havoc with out computer systems or seek attention, a few are possibly unintentional actions which resu... More..
Food & Drink > Salad Recipes Recipes: Noodle salad: 1 of 23
With so many different varieties of noodle salads, it becomes a matter of personal choice. Any recipe offered become guidelines only since literally any ingredient omitted makes very little difference. With this in mind, here is an interesting recipe to try, and if you like it, please add to your collection of noodle salad id... More..