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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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Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq Predicting the outcome of the war in Iraq: 2 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..
Autos > Driving & Safety Driver safety: Prevent road rage: 3 of 66
Drivers of the 21st century are generally an impatient and intolerant breed of people who demonstrate some of the worse characteristics known to human nature. It is not unusual for even the most timid and mild-mannered of people to become aggressive and intolerant of other road users for the most trivial of reasons once they... More..
Sciences > Astronomy Could there be life on other planets?: 2 of 43
We humans represent a minuscule portion of one galaxy in a universe comprising an uncountable number of galaxies. Our solar system is in turn a tiny spec a pin-prick of light glowing in the vastness of our own relatively small galaxy yet we cannot manage to travel beyond our own natural satellite, the moon. Sure, we have sen... More..
Health & Fitness > Health Risks How to get rid of a cold sore: 2 of 42
Cold sores (sometimes referred to as fever blisters) are characterised by small blisters or lesions aropund the lips or skin near the mouth, nose and upper chin. Cold sores are a viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus(HSV)and once infected people are usually susceptible to recurring outbreaks for life. They are a... More..
Travel > Destination Guides (Other) Great places for exploration and adventure travel: 1 of 21
Tasmania in Australia boasts some of the most incredible natural wonders to explore from rainforest walks, through to alpine environments. There are so many places to see and experience that offer history and nature as well as scenic beauty that defies any justice attempting to describe it. From the State capital city of Hob... More..
Computers & Technology > Consumer Electronics (Other) Are refurbished electronics worth the savings?: 1 of 21
Consumer electronics in the 21st century are made as disposable items because refurbishment or repair will often cost far more than replacement. The reason for this is partly due to cheap microchip manufacturing and outsourcing of product assembly as well as an overall reduction in discrete components on a given circuit boar... More..
Entertainment > Music Education How to develop an appreciation for classical music: 1 of 21
Music is about personal taste in that what one may consider music someone else might think it noise. It would be difficult in the extreme to apply this with respect to classical music because of all genre this form is one of the most complex, diverse and structured. I suggest that with few exceptions all other genres of musi... More..
Education > Education (Other) Should public school children wear uniforms?: 5 of 100
School uniforms are an important part of children's education and identify the school while giving the students a sense of belonging. Our protest movements of the 1960's may have undermined the establishment and in some ways introduced changes for the better but freedoms were taken to the extreme. A cohesive society requires... More..
Relationships & Family > Humor & Laughter Today's most annoying popular catch phrases: 2 of 38
I recently attended a seminar presented by senior management following a significant restructure of my organization. Before entering, I was handed a piece of paper on which was written "Buzzword Bingo" followed by a list of commonly used descriptive terms senior management and executives are infamous for using. I always cons... More..
Health & Fitness > Depression Depression and its effects on the family: 1 of 19
Depression is one of the greatest misunderstood conditions for those among us that don't suffer from its insidious effects. It can be like a permanent living nightmare for unfortunates struggling to deal with endless variations where depression ranging from shear despair through to utter hopelessness strikes in a family. Ten... More..