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My name is Marina Shemesh and I love everything to do with books. I love reading them, reading about them, touching them and even smelling them. Only the new ones though!

I saw an opportunity here at Helium to finally see if I really do have it what it takes

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Entertainment > Movies (Other) Is it better to watch movies in theaters or DVDs at home?: 2 of 47

I love movies and I do both, I watch them at home on a DVD and in theaters. My husband and I ran a DVD rental shop, so we actually watched a LOT of movies at home. If I have to choose, I would say that it is better to watch movies at the theater. When our children were still young, going to the movies were not always an opti...
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) True gardening stories: What my garden taught me - the hard way: 3 of 68

What my garden taught me is that you have to give in order to receive. Sometimes just making an effort is not enough. You have to get ripped by thorns, ruin your fingernails and get really dirty before you get any results. The garden I had in South Africa grew like a jungle. We receive summer rain and of course there is noth...
Jobs & Careers > Jobs & Careers (Other) Is it right for teenagers to get jobs?: 2 of 33

It is more than right for teenagers to get jobs. Actually it is essential. Teenagers are living between two worlds. They are not dependent children anymore but neither are they self sufficient grown ups. Surely this is what you want for your children, to be self sufficient and happy grown ups. Your whole life you prepare you...
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory Money is the root of all evil: 4 of 58

Money is not the root of evil. Money makes our lives easier and sometimes even worth living. Those of us who do not have any money or not enough suffer for the lack of it. In the Bible it says that the HUNGER formoney is the root of evil, not that having money is the root of evil. Still, a lot of people have yet to learn tha...
Health & Fitness > Diet Tips Motivation: The key to sucessful weight loss: 1 of 11

It is summer and about time that you buy a new bathing suit. You take just one look at yourself in that little changing room with the harsh lightning and you realize this is it. This is the motivation that I need to lose weight. So you go to gym and you watch what you eat. Then it is your best friends wedding and you decide ...
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness The health benefits of pomegranate: 3 of 31

Pomegranates are starting to be known as a super health fruit. It can be very beneficial to health. Not only does it prevent cell damage, reduce the risk of heart disease and lower blood pressure but it also attack cancer cells. It has been found by the United States Department of Agriculture that pomegranates contain high l...
Health & Fitness > Diet Tips Even more tips to lose weight: 2 of 20

Even more tips to lose weight If you are serious about wanting to lose weight, you must remember that you did not gain that extra weight over night. Just as you have added the weight over a certain period of time, you will have to lose it the same way. Losing weight slowly is not only healthier to your body, it is also more ...
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Tips Healthy holiday eating strategies: 1 of 10

The holidays can be a stress full time for those of us who wants to loose weight, or just try not to pick up the weight that we managed to loose during the year. Instead of refusing to eat anything sinful and then stuffing your face out of hunger and frustration, the best is to be prepared. Think of the meals that you are go...
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing The benefits of journaling: 14 of 131

I was inspired to start journaling when I read Julia Cameron's book the "The Artist Way". She recommended keeping a journal as a way of overcoming artist block. As I started writing, it soon became clear to me that there were also other benefits to journaling. The hardest part of journaling is to make time for it. One has to...
Hobbies & Games > Video Games (Other) Does violence in video games contribute to real life violence?: 18 of 167

Violence in video games does not contribute to violence in real life. There are terrible acts of violence being committed in places that do not even have electricity, not to mention video games. Most of the violent crime being committed in South Africa are being done by young men that have hardly touched a game console in th...