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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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Jobs & Careers > Professionalism Workplace horror stories: 3 of 33
Envy! I could not believe it all started from envy. Working for the military has its ups and downs yet as a career starting from the first job after leaving school and gained trade qualifications in the electrical industry, life was interesting. In time it seemed like a good idea to plan for the future and return to school to... 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 fanta... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rescue & Adoption Do rescued animals make good pets?: 10 of 105
Experienced wildlife carers and volunteers will appreciate the difficulty in giving a definitive answer to the question of rescued animals making good pets. It really comes down to three issues of consideration:1. Species. Some animal species will suffer in captivity irrespective of how well they recover, are treated or cared... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Are you really ready to move out of your parents' house?: 4 of 40
The world is a cold unforgiving place wherein most of its inhabitants care little beyond their own interests, and where countless unforeseen dangers lie in wait for the unwary. Civilisation successfully evolved in part by early humans banding together in cohesive groups we refer to as tribes for mutual protection and for comm... More..
Sports & Recreation > Camping What to take camping when it is cold out: 1 of 10
Exposure and hypothermia are two very serious risks to consider when planning to camp in cold conditions. It seems hardly a month goes by without newspapers reporting camping or hiking trips that turned to disaster because of cold weather conditions, poor planning and inexperienced or poorly equipped people. Ignore weather at... More..
Computers & Technology > Consumer Electronics (Other) Most hated technological devices: 1 of 10
The Luddites of the early 1800's protested the invention of new machines capable of manufacturing in the textile industry more efficiently. It threatened their livelihood, as did many of the technological wonders of the industrial revolution. So great was this threat that some began to attack and destroy machines in a futile ... More..
Entertainment > Music (Other) Song lyrics: Open to interpretation: 1 of 10
The mark of a great song is the lyrics and the imagery they portray as we listen. Ballads, laments, love songs and sometimes even the most abstract can evoke unique interpretations according to the demeanour of individual listeners. People for thousands of years have used music to represent milestones in their lives be it wed... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > After School The benefits of extracurricular activities for young children: 1 of 10
Childhood is an adventure of exploration and new experiences. Interests and hobbies may be the result of following a family tradition, or from trying out new experiences. Offering your children a variety of new experiences is an effective method of promoting interest in healthy activities, and will help reduce opportunities t... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands What is your favorite band and why?: 22 of 219
Without any doubt my favorite band is The Eagles. Professionals from studio to stage this band features no less than three world-class lead guitar players working complex harmonies that produce the signature Eagles sound. The second feature that distinguishes The Eagles is their complex vocal arrangements and harmonies. Most ... More..
Sciences > Atmosphere & Weather Global warming: Is it as bad as it's made out to be?: 12 of 117
Global warming is the latest of dire warnings issued by many of the world governments in the 21st century. The subsequent confusion of interest groups twisting and distorting facts to suit individual agendas, government bodies seeking to justify their existence by acknowledging selected quasi-scientific bodies and the industr... More..