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After several months on Helium, I am proud to announce that I have been promoted to the position of Sub-Channel Steward for the Card Games sub-channel in the Hobbies & Games channel. Any questions, comments, or concerns relates to that channel can be

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Computers & Technology > Internet Issues Should the Internet be censored: 1 of 24
There are two things one must consider before saying that the internet should be subject to censorship. We must first remember the principals on which the internet was founded, namely the free and universal access to information. On the more practical side, we must realize how unfeasible it would be to police a network the si... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Pirates: 3 of 27
French Perfume"It's of a bold young smuggler,from Fortune he did sail.He rode the waves through Saint Pierre,and he never saw the jail." The words to the song I learnt as a child echoed through my ears as I breathed in the salty ocean air. Ironically, I was on a boat called the Arethusa, headed to the French island of Saint P... More..
Computers & Technology > Computer Buying Tips Best laptops for high school students: 1 of 8
About a year ago, I began trawling the computer market for a laptop for my first year of high school. In fact, the laptop I chose is the one that I am typing this article on right now. The key fact you must remember is that every high school student is different, and there is no one universal computing solution. If the studen... More..
Education > Study Skills & Test Taking The value of choosing high school classes with a focus on university study plans: 1 of 8
Even to the most academically proficient individuals, university can seem like a daunting obstacle. The large campuses, the long lectures, and the sheer difficulty of the course material all combine to create an imposing and oftentimes horrifying image for perspective students. Fortunately, many high schools now offer program... More..
Hobbies & Games > Card Games Benefits of playing Magic: the Gathering: 1 of 8
While often touted as a game for "nerds" and "losers", Magic: The Gathering remains to this day the most popular trading card game in the world. With hundreds of thousands of players worldwide, and a fifteen year history, Magic is growing every day.It is not simply the thrill of slinging mystical spells that has attracted suc... More..
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) How to hide computer files that you don't want people to see: 1 of 5
Everyone is entitled to their privacy, and this philosophy extends to one's digital belongings as well. Certain files must be kept secret for various reasons. Say you have a personal document or picture that you would not like exposed to the public, you deserve to be able to keep those private. What if you are entrusted with ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Terrorism Why terrorism can't be justified: 4 of 19
Terrorism has long been used as an underhanded tactic by various organizations to achieve their goals, whether they be political, social, economical or environmental. However, as decent, ethical, and rational human beings, we must say no to terrorism, for it is never an acceptable way to instigate change. There are four major... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Exercise, the perfect remedy for stress: 8 of 35
In today's fast paced world, one rarely has time for extended periods of physical activity. The hectic lifestyle we lead every day unfortunately leads to increased levels of stress and anxiety among today's population. Stress has also been proven to be a leading cause for many other negative effects on one's life. However, bo... More..
Computers & Technology > Home & Leisure Software Best software for P2P communication: 1 of 4
Peer-to-peer file sharing (often abbreviated to P2P) is a new technology that is taking the internet by storm. Using P2P, people around the world are sharing files with each other across a global network of computers. What makes P2P so special is that there are no giant servers hosting all this information, every file you cou... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Tips Tips for downloading videos: 1 of 4
The internet is quickly becoming a multimedia hub, and hundreds videos are uploaded to sites like Youtube and Google Video every single day. It's only natural that with such an abundance of content, one would want to download and keep certain videos for yourself. Whether they be funny, intriguing, or musical in nature, it's a... More..