Articles written by Chris Nycum

Advanced Search

What is Helium

About me - Chris Nycum

+ more bio information

RSS Feed

Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Our society is letting go of its morals: 1 of 96
It's a simple question really. Has America as a culture and society lost its way? Has violence, greed and lust taken over our lives to such an extent that it has eroded our morality? Certainly not everyone falls into this category but there does seem to be a persistant element that continues to play on our fears, desires and ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Political Values US elections 2008: Race and gender issues in the presidential election: 2 of 45
The current presidential election is almost certainly to be written in history as ground-breaking. It can also be a forum for some of the most divisive issues in history to come to the forefront. The first man of African-American descent and the first viable female candidate for vice-president are on the ticket. Is it safe to... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Downloadable game review: Archibald's Adventures, by Rake in Grass: 1 of 9
Archibald's Adventures by Rake in Grass is a 2D puzzle adventure that harkens back to the days of the arcade and console games of the early 90s. It is the kind of game that was ubiquitous 15 years ago but not so much today. As with all of these types of games there are some clever aspects to set it apart from the group. The P... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes The first time I sang karaoke: 14 of 121
It was about 17 years ago and I was in my early twenties when I first took the plunge into Karaoke. My brother, our neighbor friend and I went to our local hangout for a few beers. I had been there a few times to watch the show before mostly because our neighbor friend liked to sing. He was one of those guys that used to be i... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Downloadable game review: 4 Elements, by Terminal Studio: 2 of 10
4 Elements by Terminal Studio is a 2D puzzle oriented game in vein of Tetris meets Connect Four along with some other puzzles thrown in. While not a particularly unique game it does have its good aspects and.The Storyline The game centers on a fantasy world where four magical books representing each of the four basic elements... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Safe driving tips: 10 of 23
We all see them during our travels. Many times they can seem very formidable and sometimes even a little frightening to some. They are the behemoths of the highway, the trailer-trailer, the big rig. As intimidating as they may seem the drivers of these trucks are for the most part professionals. They are working men and women... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Basics Nutritional benefits of pears: 9 of 18
Pears are often overlooked in favor of their more popular sister fruit, the apple. In fact the two fruits are of the same subfamily and both are related to the rose. The biggest difference between the two is the presence of the woody clusters of cells in the flesh of the pear called the grit. It is believed that the pear orig... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Fireplace doors: Finish your fireplace with style: 2 of 3
There is nothing like a cozy fire in that hearth to warm up a chilly night. Many of us own or rent a home or apartment that offers this option. In fact it may have been one of the selling points that attracted you to that particular home in the first place. But what about the naysayer that insists that fireplaces are ugly, en... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Downloadable game review: Fishco, by Fugazo, Inc.: 15 of 20
Every so often a game comes along that has a unique spin and a few nice additional touches that create an enjoyable game experience for the player . Fishco by Fugazo, Inc is definitely one of these. The Gameplay: You have just opened a pet store named Fishco that specializes in fish. It is your job now to maintain the tanks a... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Downloadable game reviews: Yard Sale Junkie: 9 of 12
Combining elements of the old Match, Hidden Object and Concentration games with a rather unique theme Yard Sale Junkie is an addictive game for virtually all ages. The heroine of the game is trying to open her own boutique shop in Hollywood but needs $50,000 to do so. Her plan is to hold several yard sales at different locale... More..