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I am a man who wears many hats, which is a good thing. It keeps the reflection from my hairless pate from blinding those who meet me. Among those hats that I have worn, being the Steward for the Business Channel on Helium.com was one of my favorites. I am

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Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Commentary: How presidential primaries ruin US elections: 1 of 9
Without primary elections, chaos would exist for the general election. The primaries serve as a filtering system to eliminate the weaker candidates that wouldn't stand a chance when November rolls around. Are the American citizenry ready for a presidential ballot that includes dozens, if not hundreds of candidates? In the da... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Archives US elections 2008: Hillary loses lead to Obama: 2 of 17
Hillary Clinton has now lost the lead she once had over Barack Obama. Despite having been considered to be the nominee by the Democratic Party for quite some time, voter preference has shifted dramatically towards Obama. Surprisingly, the reason is not the negatives that she was known to have relative to the "Clinton years".... More..
Business > Sales Sales tips: Building trust: 2 of 17
A good salesman builds a bond of trust with his customer in order to be successful. Body language and intelligent listening are keys to achieving this trust. If a customer senses that their salesman is nervous, or won't "look them in the eye", distrust may result. A good salesman meets his customers in a relaxed manner, and ... More..
Business > Sales Sales tips: Secrets of great presentations: 2 of 17
A great sales presentation results from no secret ingredient, it is the result of preparation, communication skills, and directed enthusiasm. In the area of preparation, the sequence of points to be covered, and how to do so in an engaging manner are well thought out. The well-prepared salesperson should be able to flawlessl... More..
Jobs & Careers > Office Politics Best excuses for calling in sick: 4 of 33
The best excuse for calling in sick is the undecorated truth if you are really sick. If the truth about why you need to miss work is not something that should be revealed, the following excuses for missing a day at work will usually satisfy the boss. Diarrhea.... Possibly the most popular excuse of them all, this problem is ... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice Characteristics of a good person: 15 of 123
A good person exhibits the characteristics of goodness. Most definitions of goodness include; virtue, kindness, generosity, and benevolence. This list could be endless, but the result would be the same. The constant factor would invariably be that recognition of goodness would be through the good works, and deeds of a good p... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 US elections 2008: Issues that decide the vote: 3 of 24
As elections approach, my decision for a specific presidential candidate will be guided by several factors. My final decision may take some time, but is important because every vote counts. The type of leadership our country enjoys for the next four years is in the balance, and I want to share the points by which I will deci... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing & Rating at Helium Stop, think, learn and rethink before clicking Helium's "Write now" button!: 2 of 16

A good cook does not holler "Come 'n get it!" if the meal is not ready. Using the "Write now" button amounts to the same thing when writing articles for publication on Helium. Even writers who are great at "writing on the fly" should stop, think, and consider if their work is a properly finished product that is ready for pub... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Politics (Other) Reasons why the tax tea-parties may lead to a potential third party movement: 1 of 8
There are many reasons why tax tea-parties might give birth to a legitimate third party movement, not the least of which is great concern over the future of the United States. Unprecedented spending must lead to unprecedented taxation in the near future, and that is a frightening thought to American taxpayers whose budgets a... More..
Health & Fitness > Health & Fitness Organizations What non-profit health organizations do for the community: 1 of 8
Non-profit health organizations help local communities by providing a safety net for those who cannot afford to pay for health care, and have no insurance. Their budgets limit the degree of help that they can provide, but at the least they do help those that they can. Locally, we have an excellent organization that helps peo... More..