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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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Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Doing good deeds: 2 of 26
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 behavi... More..
Business > Management Ethics Is a man's word his bond in the business world today?: 1 of 13
Reputation can often be the difference between a successful business enterprise and failure. The key element to earning a sound reputation is honesty, which can sometimes mean you - business owner need to go above and beyond reasonable with difficult clients. You can spend as much as you like advertising however reputation o... More..
Home & Garden > Electrical Repairs When to call an electrician and when to do electrical repairs yourself: 1 of 13
Taking on electrical repairs yourself is an issue you should think about carefully in terms of safety and cost. In some cases your repair attempts could result in a more costly repair if something goes wrong, and there are of course dangerous aspects of electricity it can kill. Having said this you can attempt simple repairs... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies Parental tips: Showing children how to overcome their "I don't care" attitude": 1 of 13
Children will tell you they don't care' for a variety of reasons, not all of them are likely to be what you assume. Sometimes the answer may be a form of surrender where they suddenly realise the impact of a situation and no ability to deal with the consequences. Other reasons may be failure to think a situation through to a... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Recognizing the signs of a cult: 2 of 25
"Cult" in religious usage generally refers to new faith groups and is used as a derogatory word intended to ridicule or otherwise devalue the people and the belief system they have chosen to follow. Derisive use of the word cult' describes a group to avoid and to fear in some way. New religious movements throughout history a... More..
Home & Garden > Electrical Repairs Tips for replacing a light switch: 1 of 12
Before you attempt to carry out any electrical repairs you need to remember that electricity can seriously injure or even kill you. Under no circumstances should you remove protective covers or plates without first ensuring power is disconnected. You also need to have a reliable testing device such as a multimeter or test la... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Economic Values Money cannot buy happiness and love: 12 of 140
The happiness sought after by riches and wealth is an illusion. True happiness lies somewhere between destitution and wealth yet few manage to strike the right balance. The relative few in this world who amass enormous wealth in reality live a life of paranoia and fear, and they seem to suffer a driving ambition to earn even... More..
Relationships & Family > Siblings Siblings without rivalry: Tips for respectful relationships among siblings: 2 of 23
Sibling rivalry commonly exists between children living in a family relationship that under normal circumstances will dissipate as children mature emotionally and intellectually. Parents can exacerbate the rivalry or take steps to reduce rivalry depending on their way of dealing with tensions, jealousy, envy and insecurities... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Racism Understanding why people stereotype: 4 of 44
Stereotypes are generalisations about a group of people whereby we assume specific characteristics or behavioural patterns apply to every member of the group in question. There need be no basis in fact in these assumptions and it is often easier to create stereotypes when there is a visible and consistent attribute that is e... More..
Sports & Recreation > Camping What to know when camping with children: 1 of 11
Some of the best childhood memories are of family camping trips, scout camping trips and of course camping trips as a teenager with friends. The latter was not possible without some grounding and experience gained over numerous nights under canvass with family and with organised youth group supervision. Camping can be a fant... More..