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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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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..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports News & Opinion (Other) Should collegiate athletes receive payment for competing in college athletics?: 4 of 31
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... More..
Personal Finance > Auto Insurance Whether or not to buy a collision damage waiver: 1 of 6
Assuming that you are fully insured for damages to a rental vehicle and for third party liability through your personal vehicle insurance company, the answer to this question is "maybe" and like all insurance matters, is a bit of a gamble on your part. Even if you are fully insured, are you prepared to immediately pay the de... More..
Autos > Buying Used Cars Car rentals: Buying rental cars: 1 of 6
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... More..
Travel > Rental Cars & Driving When you need insurance from a car rental company: 1 of 5
"Should I purchase the car rental company's insurance?" This question is the source of more misinformation and bad advice in the print media and on the television, radio and Internet than any other car rental topic I know of. The number of times that I have read or heard from "experts" that the car rental companies' insuranc... More..
Sports & Recreation > Golf How to stop shanking your wedges: 1 of 5
The shanks are like peanuts you can never have just one. On more than one occasion, I have had to quit a round of golf because that first shank led to an endless succession of others. In fact, one year in high school, I quit the golf team after two consecutive rounds with incurable shanks and didn't play again for a year. Th... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Is global warming a hoax?: 11 of 49
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 ... More..
Education > High School Humanities Why history education needs improvement: 6 of 22
I must admit, history was by far my least favorite subject when I went to school. Memorizing a bunch of names, dates and events was boring. What did it have to do with me? It wasn't until I was forced to take a history course in college, that I realized how truly interesting the subject could be. The teacher was engaging. He... More..
Home & Garden > Real Estate (Other) How to inspect your home for termites: 1 of 3
I am a termite inspector and inspect houses every day for possible termite activity. A good subterranean termite inspection should take forty-five minutes to an hour for an average sized home and is not all that difficult to perform. Keep in mind, however, that only 25-30% of a house can actually be examined. It is impossibl... More..
Health & Fitness > Health & Fitness Organizations America's vets face challenges in the Veterans Administration's health care system: 4 of 11
I have often wondered why we have separate hospitals for those who have served in our military. It's not that I don't agree that veterans should be entitled to whatever medical care they need. The incredible sacrifices they have made for our country far outweigh any dollar amount that one could place on their service or on t... More..