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Hi. I am really new to Helium, so I will probably have to request a mentor to learn the ropes, but in the meantime, I have tried to jump right into writing and rating.

I have to say thus far, I am finding Helium to be quite an interesting venue, and I am so

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Hobbies & Games > Board Games Tips for playing Scrabble: 1 of 14

Tips for Playing ScrabbleThe first tip that comes to mind is to suggest that you not play against my Mother. If you are laughing now, chances are you have played against a walking dictionary a time or two as well and are more than ready to arm yourself before the next battle. Here are some strategies to put into action for yo... More..
Jobs & Careers > Office Politics Best excuses for calling in sick: 6 of 33

The best excuse for calling in sick is to actually be experiencing health issues that would prevent you from being productive at your job. Top on the list is sickness of a contagious nature; such as a bad cold or influenza. Employers are generally happier to have you stay home to recoup rather than spread your germs and cause... More..
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The demand for teachers has been on the rise and therefore, in order to recruit more of the workforce, the hiring qualifications have become less stringent. Teaching is now an option not only for recent graduates that had their sights set on teaching for years; but seasoned workers looking for a career change and even retiree... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Snow: 126 of 207
The Warmth of the SnowmanSnowmen swell with the excitement of the season.Plump personalities, wearing any-old-hat on theirheads, donning crescent-moon grins on their chins;exercise their whimsical nature, enticing a playfulvitality to emerge from young and old alike, revealingthat fact we often forget - we are all God's child... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Emotions: 182 of 294
EMOTIONuncontrollable swirlingchurning around my gutleft brain reasons - this is nutsbutalmost instantlywhat started simmering insideone thoughthas boiled overinto a violent rageunable to be containedit eruptsspewing words which lash and cut into the heartof one I could not bear to losetoo lateit spilled out hateand in return... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Search (Other) Pitfalls of searching a job while pregnant: 2 of 3

The stage of your pregnancy has a lot to do with the outcome of your job search. The first trimester is the easiest for obvious reasons, more than likely you are barely showing and if you are showing a bit, the potential employer is not likely to ask, "Are you overweight, or are you pregnant?". You are the only one that knows... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Games & Toys Great toys for infants: 4 of 5

Great Toys for Infants:To determine which infant toys top the list, I didn't have to look any further than the most particular connoisseur of infant toys, my 4 month-old-daughter, Keri. In general, from a Mom's point-of-view, the best toys are ones that are colorful (attention-getting) and interactive so that the baby's actio... More..
Health & Fitness > Dental Hygiene Facts about dental hygiene: 9 of 10
There is a Chinese saying that your teeth will fall out if you have been telling lies. I can't say whether there is any truth in that or not, unless you are lying about practicing good dental hygiene. In which case, you may be risking your pearly whites, or not-so-pearly whites. But don't fret, if you've been neglecting your ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Office Politics Pros and cons of cubicles: 16 of 16

A cubicle is a small area designated for work use, generally delimited by movable partitions. The quintessential work-place is configured with rows and rows of cubicles; grouped in a manner that makes the best use of the physical office space. In addition to making the best use of available space, the fact that the partitions... More..
Jobs & Careers > Office Politics Best gift ideas for cheap bosses: 13 of 13

There are two ways to look at the best gifts for cheap bosses. Consider the first option, buying a gift for a boss that is known for not reciprocating in kind. In other words, the guy is cheap, so this is a case of, you don't want to give better than you get. This is especially true when you are making a purchase for someone ... More..