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I am currently on a "brain hiatus" from the car rental industry. Sometimes, I need to step away, do something else and regain my perspective when I am feeling burnt out.

I have always had a knack for writing and joined Helium so that I could challenge myself

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Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 The case against Barack Obama's candidacy to the 2008 presidential election: 1 of 61
When it comes to deciding who the President of the United States should be, there are no more important factors than a candidate's integrity and what his or her core beliefs are. It is nice to know what candidates' positions on NAFTA are, what they would like to see done about the current economic crisis and whether or not th... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Leaders (Other) Should former US presidents speak out against a current president?: 1 of 28
Call me old fashioned, call me a patriot, call me whatever you wish, but I don't think any citizen of this country should criticize the President of the United States. It is truly shameful when a former President bad-mouths the current leader of the country. They should know better. Politics; unfortunately, has made everythin... More..
Food & Drink > Beer (Other) Does it matter if your beer is American brewed?: 2 of 36
I love beer! No, I'm not talking about chugging beers until I can't see straight; I like to think of myself as more of a connoisseur of the golden beverage. After spending a long, hot day, working in the Florida sun, there is nothing that hits the spot like an ice cold beer.When I was in college, a group of friends and I made... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 Do Obama's ideas signal new hope or are they the same old Democratic ideas in a different package?: 1 of 17
Since 1932, when Franklin D. Roosevelt announced his "New Deal," the Democratic Party has stood for redistribution of power and wealth from "big business" to the workers. It signaled the beginning of the Democratic Party's liberal agenda, which included government control of the economy, control of prices, the expansion of we... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Software & Utilities Software reviews: Symantec Norton Antivirus (2008): 1 of 15
I'm not stupid - I wanted to protect my computer. I had seen all the reports and heard all of the horror stories. I knew that if I didn't have antivirus protection for my new laptop, I was putting my computer and my personal data at risk. I figured all antivirus programs were essentially the same, so I went with a free progra... More..
Local Guides > Orlando Orlando's secret gems: 1 of 12
Working for a car rental company in Orlando, I often saw the same visitors year after year. Because they had been here so many times before, they often were looking for things to do other than the major theme parks. I was never at a loss when it came to offering advice on some of the area's other attractions and hidden gems. ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Baseball Why steroids are not destroying baseball: 2 of 23
It's the bottom of the ninth, with two outs and the home team is at the plate. The score is tied and the runner on first, Andy Amphetamine has taken a wide lead off of the bag.The pitcher, Henry (HGH) Humphries, glances over his left shoulder, decides his heat is enough to negate the runner's big lead and he fires a rocket to... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Democratic Leaders Democrats: What to do about the Michigan and Florida delegates: 2 of 22
"If a tree falls in a forest, but no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?" Finally, the answer to the question that philosophers have been asking for years has been answered. Yes! The sound is deafening and delightful to all in the Republican Party.The Democratic Party has gotten itself into a real pickle here. Pri... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Immigration Reasons why a bilingual society erodes a nation's unity: 1 of 9
At last, I've heard it all. The Oregon Department of Forestry is now enforcing a law, enacted in 2003, that requires firefighting crew leaders to speak the languages of each member of their crew. The Department of Forestry's Jim Walker states that "85% of the crew makeup is of Spanish descent." Because of this, if even one me... More..
Local Guides > Orlando Theme park reviews: SeaWorld Orlando, Orlando, Florida: 1 of 8
Known for its exciting and informative shows, interesting interactive exhibits and now, a handful of thrill rides, Sea World Orlando continues to be a favorite of audiences of all ages who flock to the exciting attraction. Although Sea World Orlando is the most visited of all of the country's Sea World parks, it still offers ... More..