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I am a father and grandfather.Recently my grandson was killed in a terrible way.My way of surviving this tragedy is what I'm doing here on Helium among other sites.Check out my links you can find out more about me and also about my grandson,Jonathan.
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Sports & Recreation > Freshwater Fishing How to fish for a catfish: 3 of 16

There is nothing like an all-night expedition,with catfish as the target.I say all-night because I have been cat-fishing for years.The way to nab the big ones is to pick a beautiful evening and find your spot. Pitch a tent just in case of bad weather.In choosing a spot,I have always been a river person for catfish,but lake ca... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Healing How to spot opportunity when you are blinded by crisis: 10 of 27

On June twenty third of just this past year{2007},my wife and I were blinded by a crisis.This crisis made me feel every emotion physically and mentally possible.I saw no opportunities,only death. The phone call came.It was my daughter;"Get to the hospital quick,it's the baby."She was sobbing on the phone.We had no idea,we jus... More..
Food & Drink > Candy & Desserts How the Snickers candy bar got its name: 8 of 21
On a dreary evening in 1929, Frank was driving up the lane from a long day at the candy factory. Something was wrong; Ethyl was outside at this late hour to meet him. "Frank, Frank, Snickers is down. The vet is with her in the barn." Ethyl sobbed. Frank squeezed Ethyl and made the long trek to the barn where they had many hor... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childhood Development How to sow the seeds of integrity in your children: 14 of 33

Good morals and integrity are the most important traits we need to build in our children.Take a hard look at the immorality taking over the world.Do we want our children like this?I believe it all starts at home.What television shows are watched in front of the children?What music is played in front of the children?What types... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges How to encourage your teen to bring friends home: 9 of 20
Sometimes our children just don't want to bring their friends anywhere near their home.We as parents embarrass them."Old-fogies" like us ask,"Why would they be embarrassed of us?"Come on now,you don't remember when you were a teenager?I would bet at one time or another you were embarrassed by your parents.I know I was.My pare... More..
Autos > Antique Cars Automotive history: Ford Edsel: 4 of 8
The Edsel was manufactured by Ford Motor Company from 1958-1960. Ir was a "bust" in the corporate world. Ford spent a lot of money marketing this automobile,but the sales were terrible. In the early 1950's Ford became a "public" owned company. The Ford family did not make all the decisions. This led to some terrible decisions... More..
Autos > Classic Cars Classic car reviews: 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge: 4 of 7
Here comes the Judge; here comes the Judge. In 1969 the Rowan and Martin show was a hit. The show also helped Pontiac have a "hit" too! That "hit" was the Pontiac GTO Judge. Pontiac advertisements used those same words that were made famous on the Rowan and Martin comedy hour; Here comes the Judge.The GTO Judge was originally... More..
Autos > Engine Repair How to replace your car's radiator hose: 4 of 7
Replacing your automobiles radiator hose can be a simple but greasy chore. Bring many rags with you when you decide to do this. There are two hoses on most vehicles. These hoses go from the radiator to the block of the engine. One hose carries anti-freeze to the block and the other brings it back to the radiator.One of those ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Football Coaches NFL coach profiles: Don Shula: 4 of 7
The year is 1972. It's super bowl Sunday! The team everyone is watching closely is the Miami Dolphins,led by Don Shula. They had not lost a game all year and here was the big game. They went on to win that game and go undefeated for the year.Don Shula was born on January 4th,1930 in Ohio. He graduated from John Carroll Univer... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Grandparenting How grandparents can ensure the well-being of grandchildren: 9 of 13
Children are the future.As grandparents,we need to guide and protect them.We need to look at the little things.Are they happy?Do certain areas look red or not right?Is our grandchild eating right?You probably ask,why does Greg say all these things.On June twenty third of two thousand and seven,my grandson,Jonathan,was tragica... More..