Articles written by Lin Edwards

What is Helium

About me - Lin Edwards

I'm a published author of poetry, short stories, and a children's book. I have had one play and several theatrical sketches produced, and have worked in amateur theatre and in professional films for many years.

I spent some time as a radio operator in the

+ more bio information

RSS Feed

Sciences > Atmosphere & Weather Global warming: Is it as bad as it's made out to be?: 2 of 117
Global warming has become the subject of a great deal of media hysteria over the last few years and has even been elevated to something of a religion, and it is time to look at the subject of global warming rationally, logically, and without using loaded words such as crisis' or even problem'.There are several questions that ... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Tips for living a frugal lifestyle: 1 of 49
The frugal lifestyle is a sensible lifestyle because it reduces stress, increases enjoyment of life, and reduces our impact on the environment and lowers our ecological footprint. Frugality was the norm until relatively recently, when rampant consumption and trashing the planet came into vogue in the 70s and late. It is easy ... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Money-saving tips: How to lower your grocery bill: 1 of 48
There are many ways to reduce your grocery bill, regardless of who you are, your circumstances, and how you normally do your grocery shopping. Here are just ten ideas that will save you a great deal from your grocery bill.1. Use What You HaveBefore you go shopping, check your pantry and your cupboards. A lot of people waste m... More..
Food & Drink > Restaurant Recommendations Tips for managing the dreaded eating alone experience: 1 of 44
Eating alone is thought of by many as an experience to be avoided at all costs, but if managed correctly, eating alone need not be a dreaded experience at all.Eating Alone at RestaurantsThis is an experience many people dread and seek to avoid, often by buying food and taking it elsewhere to eat. Sitting alone in a restaurant... More..
Sciences > Psychology If and why we fear death: 3 of 83
The reason many people fear death is because human beings are blessed, or cursed, with vivid imaginations, and we are also aware of our own mortality. We know we will die one day, and our imaginations tend to fill in the details.But is it really death that we fear, or the act of dying? After all, death is the end of life, whi... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Raising chickens in your backyard: 1 of 23
Raising back yard chickens is the best thing I've ever done, and I can't imagine life without my 'chooks' now.Here are some tips about raising chickens, from my own experiences.THE HEN HOUSEIf you're going to keep back yard chickens, you will need a good hen house. This can be as simple as a garden shed, or can be an elaborat... More..
Arts & Humanities > Theater & Drama The first thing about acting...: 1 of 23
The first thing about acting is to learn to really listen to the actors on stage with you, and to listen in character, in the same way that the character would listen in a real situation.Many people think that acting is mainly about learning the lines, blocking the moves and figuring out what costumes to wear, but these thing... More..
Food & Drink > Cookware & Cutlery Plastic vs. wood vs. stone cutting boards: 1 of 21
Cutting boards are essential tools in any kitchen, and it is important to choose wisely because your cutting board will (or should) last you for many years. There are many types of cutting board, such as plastic, wood, glass, and various stones such as marble or slate, and each of these has advantages and disadvantages.Plasti... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Gasoline prices: How to save money at the gas pumps: 1 of 19
There are many ways to save money on fuel. If you have a gas-guzzler, by far the best way to save money is to get rid of it and buy a smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicle (preferably a hybrid), while you still can. (As times get tougher, it will become more and more difficult to find willing buyers for any big gas-guzzling ve... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice How to meet people when traveling alone: 1 of 17
Meeting people when traveling alone is actually easier than meeting people when you are in a couple or a small group, because you tend to stick with the people you are traveling with. When you're on your own you are much more likely to seek out opportunities to meet other people since you do not have the comfort of a group to... More..