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I am just starting out as a freelance writer and thought joining Helium would be a good way of making progress and receiving feedback.
I was born in a small town in northern England called South Shields. It's an economically depressed town where the sky

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Arts & Humanities > English Language Common differences between American and non-American English usage: 1 of 13

As a British woman living in Maryland, USA and a former English language teacher I reckon I know a bit about the differences between American English and non-American English. In particular, I am qualified to discuss the differences between the English used in the US and that which is spoken and written in the UK. The main d...
Relationships & Family > The Single Life The single girl's guide to surviving Valentine's Day: 2 of 21

For young women who are single, Valentine's Day can seem like a bad dream in which pinching yourself awake is not an option. This is especially true if most of your friends are taken, particularly if they are somewhat insensitive and inclined to boast about their plans or describe the lengths their partner has gone to in ord...
Health & Fitness > Weight Issues Simple tips for keeping your weight under control: 3 of 22

For those who love food but hate exercise losing weight can be a struggle. Before you resort to drastic measures or try any lose-weight quick gimmick pills, please read these tips for keeping your weight under control. They may not make you drop four dress sizes but they might stop you from gaining weight. You could even los...
Society & Lifestyle > Gender Issues Does society favor men?: 9 of 63

Does society favor men? It is difficult to provide a simple answer to this question, because it's a complicated issue. To begin with, it depends on what we mean by society. If society encompasses the entire world population then men are undoubtedly favored over women. In many counties of Asia, South America and Africa women ...
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) Costs of a gambling lifestyle: 2 of 14

Gambling is prevalent across several different cultures. The Chinese love it, as do the Greeks. Perhaps gambling is so popular because it imitates life, since we have to take risks in order to achieve our objectives. Here in the US, many see a visit to a casino or booking shop as a harmless means of entertainment. However, i...
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology Age gap relationships: What to expect when you're involved with a different generation: 4 of 26

Are you beginning a relationship with a person considerably older or younger than yourself? Being married to a man twenty years my senior I know from experience just how rewarding such a relationship can be. My marriage has helped me to develop both spiritually and mentally. My husband is far more mature then most men my own...
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Tips for achieving contentment: 5 of 31

As we live our lives, we learn important lessons along the way. I would like to share some of the more important things I have learned with you. 1. Never take those you love for granted. As we grow older, we discover, all too painfully, that those we love can be taken away from us in the blink of an eye. It is therefore impe...
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Rosie O'Donnell versus Elisabeth Hasselbeck: Who is right?: 3 of 18

I do not watch The View, but I did watch the cat fight between Rosie O'Donnell and Elizabeth Hasslebeck on You Tube for the purpose of contributing to this debate. I hope that I can give an objective opinion based only on what I saw take place at the time. As far as both of the women's viewpoints on Iraq are concerned, I can...
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Image of self: 3 of 17

The image you have of yourself is significantly more important than anyone else's perception of you. Indeed, self-image has a huge impact on how much confidence each of us has, and how happy we will be throughout our lives. The younger we are the less we tend to comprehend just who is inside of us. We have very little idea o...
Arts & Humanities > English Language Improving your English: 7 of 35

If you are learning the English language, there are several steps you can take to improve your overall standard. Listening and speaking. You can improve the two skills of listening and speaking by making the effort to meet and socialize with those whose first language is English. Above all, do not be afraid to ask questions....