Articles written by Terence P Ward

What is Helium

About me - Terence P Ward

I'm Terence P Ward and I'm a freelance writer. I'm not being paid to write this biography, so I'm going to pass for now ;)

+ more bio information

RSS Feed

Personal Finance > Managing Debt Advice for young people on avoiding debt: 2 of 53
Advice on how to avoid debt is easy: don't spend more than you earn. But that's not really the problem, is it? The real issue is that there are billions of dollars being spent trying to convince you to spend money, whether or not you have it in your pocket, and it's tough to say no all the time. So here are a few tips to make... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Ghosts & Paranormal Phenomena Do Ouija boards really work?: 3 of 63
Talking boards, more popularly called Ouija boards after the Parker Brothers game, are tools used to contact the spirits of the dead, either as a game or with all seriousness. Though sometimes dismissed as being mere entertainment, ouija boards can pose very real dangers, whether or not the users believe that they have any su... More..
Pets & Animals > Dogs (Other) How to cope with the loss of a dog: 4 of 81
Anyone who has shared their life with a dog understands that the emotional bond is as strong as that with a person, and addressing the loss of a dog is just as important."Loss" can be literal or figurative. Dogs can be given away for a number of reasons, die by accident or disease, or live their lives out fully in your compan... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews Television show reviews: Heroes: 3 of 45
I loved comic books as a kid and never got over the excitement of reading about superheroes and their amazing adventures. I try out all the movies and television shows featuring my favorite characters and even the new ideas, rare as they are. Unfortunately, what works in a monthly comic book usually doesn't translate well to ... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: The Fountain: 2 of 15
"Is 'The Fountain' a beautiful story of love and life conquering death? Of a way to find life through death? Or just a terribly weird and hokey new age film that is, at times, unbelievably difficult to follow? I still can't decide."So asks Donna Freitas in her review of The Fountain. Donna might not be able to decide for her ... More..
Food & Drink > Coffee Why the proper coffee grind is crucial: 1 of 6
Do find that the first sip of your coffee makes your eyes want to explode? Are you careful to avoid the last sip so that you don't have to chew it? Are there days when you seriously wonder if a spoon could stand in your cup, supported by the coffee alone? These are all symptoms of misground coffee.Determining and using the co... More..
Arts & Humanities > American Authors Will J.D. Salinger publish another novel?: 1 of 3
Salinger hasn't written another novel, but it's not because he lacks the wherewithal to write again. A good storyteller only has one tale to tell, and a good marketer finds new ways to package that concept so that people continue to buy it. Sometimes the story is called a sequel, and claims to be a continuation of the prior t... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health Pros and cons of sharing a bed with a cat: 2 of 5
Cats are animals that appreciate the warmth and companionship of sleeping humans, and so if you live with one or more of them you are likely to share your bed with them as well. One can enjoy the soothing companionship of a cat, but should be wary some of the dangerous disadvantages, such as FAP, CIC, and RCS. The benefits ar... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Should the Electoral College be abolished?: 13 of 32
The Electoral College was envisioned as a safeguard against an uneducated populace choosing our national leader and should certainly be abolished.The Founding Fathers debated long and hard over the issues of states' rights and equal representation, and came up with some unusual solutions. Our bicameral legislature is one of t... More..
Entertainment > Entertainment (Other) Radio reviews: Assessing Rush Limbaugh's talk show: 8 of 18
Imagine a brain, floating, disembodied. It survives, despite having no connection to the world around it. Surely it must be incredibly intelligent.Okay, floating brains are pretty damned creepy. You don't have to think about that anymore. Sorry I mentioned the idea in the first place. This isn't Creepshow.So imagine you're an... More..