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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 > Baseball News & Opinion Why steroids are not destroying baseball: 1 of 14

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 ...
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections The case against Barack Obama's candidacy to the 2008 presidential election: 4 of 46

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 t...
Politics, News & Issues > US Leaders Democrats: What to do about the Michigan and Florida delegates: 2 of 19

"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. P...
Local Guides > Orlando Orlando's secret gems: 1 of 9

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....
Computers & Technology > Internet Software & Utils Software reviews: Symantec Norton Antivirus (2008): 1 of 9

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 progr...
Politics, News & Issues > Sports News & Opinion (Other) Should collegiate athletes receive payment for competing in college athletics?: 2 of 17

According to the NCAA, less than 3% of college athletes will go on to play professional sports. The Christian Science Monitor cites that number at 1%. Some may argue that this point justifies their beliefs that college athletes deserve a portion of the enormous amount of monies that universities derive from their athletic pr...
Travel > 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...
Politics, News & Issues > US Immigration Reasons why a bilingual society erodes a nation's unity: 1 of 8

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 m...
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Is global warming a hoax?: 7 of 40

It is undeniable that we are experiencing a period of minimal global warming. Although it should be somewhat of a concern, it should not come as a surprise. What is astonishing is that so many people have bought into the concept that the human race is the cause of global warming. Not so surprising, however, is the fact that ...
Autos > Buying & Selling Cars Tips for buying rental cars: 1 of 5

The most important factor that determines the longevity of a car is whether the car was well maintained by the previous owner. When you are purchasing a previously owned car from a car dealer or an individual, there is no way to determine how well the vehicle was actually maintained. When you purchase a vehicle from a rental...