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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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Hobbies & Games > Model Building & Radio Control RC plane kit recommendations for kids: 2 of 2
The exciting world of radio controlled or RC aero modelling has changed from the early days of high costs and expensive crashes that follow many hours of work assembling complicated models. The concept of hugely expensive training models is largely replaced by cheap electric powered RC models that are significantly slower an... More..
Arts & Humanities > 20th & 21st Century US History The history of hydroelectric energy in America: 2 of 2
Hydroelectric power generation in America came into being in part as the culmination of what history records as the war of the currents'. Thomas Edison was the first inventor able to build a commercial power generating plant in the US. Following some experimentation in early 1882 with streetlights and a few dwellings powered... More..
Entertainment > Music Production & Engineering Peer to peer file sharing is here to stay: 2 of 2
Peer-to-peer file sharing is here to stay. One of the earlier versions was Napster, a hugely successful site from which mp3 music was freely available by any willing to share what they have. It was not long before this site was taken to court and it subsequently became a pay for use site. The problem is the genie is out of t... More..
Business > Business News & Issues Biography: William S. Paley: 2 of 2
William S. Paley was a 20th century visionary who pioneered the CBS radio and television networks that ultimately grew to an international multimedia and communications empire from humble beginnings in 1928. Born in Chicago on 28 September 1901, William S. Paley graduated from the Western Military Academy in Illinois 1918, a... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Feminism & Women's Rights Women's rights under the Taliban rules: 2 of 2
This is perhaps one of the most difficult articles to write because what follows will be a factual and honest description of life for women forced to endure Taliban-imposed laws of repression and persecution. There are no rights for women who endure unimaginable hardships and are denied the most basic of human rights women u... More..
Business > Business News & Issues Biography: Edward V. Rickenbacker: 2 of 2
Edward Vernon Rickenbacker was best known for his exploits as a pilot in WWI, and as a successful commercial airline operator in the United States. His exploits during the first world war were legendary for action as a member of the United States Air Service in the 94th Aero Pursuit Squadron where he earned the nick-name "Ac... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in Africa Islamic justice system in Nigeria violates human rights: 2 of 2
The Islamic justice system violates human rights wherever it exists and has no place in 21st century society, not just in Nigeria. We are talking about a system that amounts to control of the masses, and which has not significantly changed since dark-ages. Starved of procedural fairness, any victim of this kind of legal syst... More..
Entertainment > Musical Instruments Equipment reviews: Ibanez WH10 Wah pedal: 2 of 2
Equipment Review - Randall 200W Combination Bass Amplifier. The Randall 200W Combination Bass Guitar Amplifier is a powerful and versatile workhorse that provides great flexibility with some truly innovative features. This amplifier unit consists of a speaker cabinet with 4 ten inch cones balanced to produce clear and crisp ... More..
Business > Business News & Issues Biography: Ole Evinrude: 2 of 2
Born in Norway on 19 April 1877, Ole Evinrude immigrated to the United States with his family at the age of five where they settled in Wisconsin. Ole developed an interest in machinery while working on his father's farm however it was the internal combustion engine that appealed to his growing fascination with mechanical dev... More..