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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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Arts & Humanities > Helium Dos & Don'ts The most common mistakes new Helium users make: 9 of 35
New users at Helium stick out, mainly because of the mistakes they make. You will find that the work of the higher rated writers flows nicely. It is not even a chore to read their work. Here is a list of the most common mistakes new Helium users make. Paragraphs. You have to have proper paragraphs to make your work read easi... More..
Jobs & Careers > Employers Do people work more if they are paid more?: 7 of 27
Yes, people work more if theyr are paid more. A good example is this competition that is currently held at Helium.com. The patrons of the site have 100 days to write as many articles as they can. The more they write, the more they earn. I myself have been working much harder than usual. It seems that the other patrons of Hel... More..
Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Recipes: Sandwiches using pesto: 5 of 19
I love pesto! It is the adult version of ketchup for me. Any old sandwich tastes ten times better with a good helping of pesto. If you haven't tried it yet, I will gently insist that you do so as soon as possible. You wouldn't believe that something so green can be so delicious. The main ingredient of pesto is basil leaves. ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gifts for Women Top 10 gift ideas for your girlfriend: 2 of 7
Nothing shows a woman that she is appreciated like an unexpected gift. Women love receiving gifts, who doesn't, and they really love a thoughtfull gift that shows them that you pay attention to what they like. If you want to buy your girlfriend a wonderful gift, make sure that it is a personal gift. It must be something that... More..
Home & Garden > Vegetables & Herbs Starting sweet pea seeds indoors: 2 of 7
Sweet peas flowers are the bringer of new life and a sign that the winter have passed. There is nothing that brings spring into your house like a bunch of freshly picked sweet peas. Just the smell is to die for. Add their beautiful colors and you have a winning combination. Any effort on your side will be one hundred percent... More..
Food & Drink > Bread & Baking Recipes Recipes: Fast and easy cakes: 9 of 31
Aunt Marinda's feather light sponge cake My aunt Marinda is the wife of a minister. She always have to supply members of the congregation with something to eat during all the functions they love to attend. My mother got the recipe from her and I took it over from my mother. I like to use this recipe for making cupcakes. It i... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) Why you should learn to cook: 15 of 49
You should learn to cook so that you can be independent and have a lot of fun too. Everybody should be able to eat what they like. How many times have we been to my mother-in-law's for supper to go and eat chicken. Every single time, cooked in exactly the same way. I am sure that every body has a story like that. Vegetarians... More..
Style & Beauty > Vintage & Bargain Clothing Tips for maximizing your style on a budget: 16 of 52
First impressions do count. Fashionistas get a lot of attention just because they wear beautiful clothes. The image that we choose to give to the world says a lot about ourselves. If you want people to think well of you, treat you like a professional or just give you good service, you are going to have to dress the part. Mos... More..
Style & Beauty > Clothing Tips & Advice Tips to increase the life of a lingerie collection: 4 of 13
It is strange to think that the scraps of silk and lace that women wear underneath their clothes can sometimes cost more than the clothes that other people get to see. Good lingerie is not cheap and should be looked after properly. Here are a few tips to increase the life of a lingerie collection. BUY LINGERIE AS EXPENSIVE A... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Getting over writer's block: 43 of 137
We do not always realize it, but when you write you are giving a part of you. Any creative act is about giving of yourself. Writer's block is the way that your minds tell you, "Enough of giving already. Let's think about ourselves for a change." Drawing water constantly from a well will make it dry. It needs to be replenishe... More..