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I was flattered beyond words (at the time obviously, as I certainly have words now) when I was offered a Co-Stewardship in the "Health and Fitness" section here at Helium! My area of preference (not "expertise") is in Fitness Basics. So anyone who has any

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Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Kung Fu Panda: 2 of 38
I am as astonished as the next sceptic when I say this, but allow me to assure you that Kung Fu Panda transcends several levels of cinema excellence.From the razor sharp and heartwarmingly funny script to the flawless character animation, there is no stone left unturned in this masterpiece from the Dreamworks studio. I tip my... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss How to make time for your workout: 1 of 19
Time. I never seem to have enough of it. And when I finally make it to the gym, I am perpetually in a rush to make certain I get in everything I need to do. While there is no easy answer to this problem the general solution comes down to a simple, secondary question: How happy are you with the way you feel, and are you will... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Exercises for a strong back: 1 of 8
Training your back is exceedingly important for your overall strength and muscular development. I will go so far as to say that it is the most important area to work on and the one people tend to overlook or under train. I understand this, heck I used to ignore my back the time. After all, when I look in the mirror I tend to... More..
Health & Fitness > Drug Legislation & Safety Should Americans be allowed to import and purchase safe and affordable prescription drugs from other nations?: 8 of 46
News flash people; you already are allowed to import and purchase prescription medications from other nations. How do I know this? Well, I may only be a Canadian but seeing as how one of the companies I do business with just happens to be an internet pharmacy that has over one million patients in the United states alone sort ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Role Playing & War Games Which is better: Online roleplaying games or tabletop roleplaying games?: 7 of 32
Apples and oranges. That's really what this debate is. Both types of Roleplaying Game (Or RPG for all you noobs out there) can be incredibly fun and enjoyable under the right circumstances. In my 32 years on this spinning blue marble we call "Terra Firma," I have logged hundreds of hours in the dozens of different RPG's that... More..
Entertainment > TV News & Commentary TV commentary: Is Family Guy really a family show: 6 of 25
I love "Family Guy." I feel no shame in saying that I watch it almost whenever it's on, which thanks to syndication is pretty much everyday. Quagmire continually kills me and Officer Joe Swanson is the hippest cop without good hips.But in no way shape or form is "Family Guy" a family show.I mean, come on!Can you watch any epi... More..
Sports & Recreation > Wrestling Reasons why Stone Cold Steve Austin isn't wrestling anymore: 2 of 8
The rise of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin catapulted the world of professional wrestling back into mainstream spotlight and took Vince McMahon's World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) company to unprecedented levels of success and notoriety. People the world over know his name, and all of them have the same question: "Why Isn't Stev... More..
Sports & Recreation > Wrestling WrestleMania XXV preview: 1 of 4
Every year, the superstars of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) work, sweat and bleed for the opportunity to entertain fans around the world on "The Grandest Stage of Them All." For twenty-five years WrestleMania has been the one event that even the most casual wrestling fan keeps their eyes on.However, for the first time i... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss Fitness training tips for beginners: 1 of 4
First and foremost: I am not a personal trainer. I have no accreditation. I am not a nutritionist, a doctor, or an expert on genetics.What I am is a guy who has learned from his own mistakes. Over 10 years of going to the gym on a semi-regular basis (to start) has taught me a number of valuable lessons that I would like to pa... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Fantasy: 123 of 387
PROLOGUESt. Ignatius General HospitalThe 1970sYears later, nurses talked about this night with a sense of reverence.What was later reported in the all the papers and scientific journals as The Worst Electrical Storm of the Century, was continually referred to as the Night Where Everything Went Wrong by the people on staff.It ... More..