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Born in the Philippines, Joan Inong moved to the United States with her family when she was six years old. To her, as to many other immigrants before and after her, America signified potential. She found a love for reading during her childhood, and avidly

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Style & Beauty > Body Image Body image: Mirror as an enemy: 2 of 21
Body image has always been a big part of people's lives. We fashion ourselves in a way that pleases others, for, our understanding of beauty is that which pleases others will please ourselves. Yet, our definition of body image has been contorted and what we see in the mirror defies, in our eyes, societal definition of what bo... More..
Education > Education (Other) Should physical education be mandatory: 2 of 21
Obesity rates have steadily increased over the past decade. In a world where fast food has become part of a daily diet, physical education should be made mandatory in schools. If children are to be protected and are to be provided good futures, then they should take physical education classes. Our lives are marked by our unw... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing & Rating at Helium How to rate a Helium article: 3 of 31
Helium users often forget the importance of the rating system. Rating should not be taken lightly, for there must a high standard that all articles must live up to. Creating this high standard, and making sure that all Helium articles live up to that standard, will consequently make Helium better. While rating articles, think... More..
Arts & Humanities > Arts & Humanities (Other) Inspiring quotes: 6 of 60
Each of us has our own tribulations and adversities, joys and inspirational moments. Sometimes, in moments of adversity, we tend to forget wise words, said before our time, that may help us get through our troubles. Here are some truly inspirational quotes.1) "Count it all joy, my brethren, when you meet various trials, for y... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Best things about spring: 4 of 40
Living in Chicago and having lived through two harsh winters has taught me to really appreciate the warmer months of the year. And because I come from California and took the year-round sunshine for granted, I now cherish and count every sunny day. So, when spring comes, I am undoubtedly excited. Why?First of all, spring is b... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing & Rating at Helium Criteria for rating articles on Helium: 3 of 30
Rating Helium articles is usually not that difficult, but sometimes there are ties between two articles in which both articles are either written very well or written very poorly. There are a few criteria that must be kept in mind, and when they are, rating becomes an easier task.Basics: Grammar, Punctuation, SpellingThis cri... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Really cheap Christmas gift ideas: 3 of 30
The holidays pose danger for people's wallets. In past years, people have spent freely when Christmastime approached. In recent years, however, people's frugal sides are emerging. The economy and society in general deem it acceptable to give cheap, yet thoughtful, gifts. The following ideas may help guide you in finding cheap... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Tips Diet or Change of Lifestyle: 2 of 20
I would prefer to think that these two should go hand-in-hand. Let's stop thinking about diet in a negative way, although we are constantly bombarded by fad-diets such as the Atkins diet or the South Beach diet. While those eating habits are termed "diets," diet also means the daily food that one consumes in order to live. So... More..
Education > Secondary School (Other) Keys to successful study: 1 of 10
Many students struggle to study effectively. More often than not, they allow themselves to be distracted by the television, the telephone, and other activities that seem to offer them more fun than learning. But, students can learn how to study effectively. All they need is a little motivation, patience, and a bit of guidance... More..
Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) How to make pressed flowers: 1 of 10
Flower pressing is a great addition to any do-it-yourselfer's and crafter's hobby list. It produces beautiful results, and the finished product will last for a long time. However, if you think that flower pressing would be an expensive hobby because you need to purchase a flower press, think again.You can make your own flower... More..