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Hello All, my name is John, and I have been writing on the Helium site for about 2 months now, and I have found it to be for the most part a fun and interesting experience. I have written on a variety of topics, but mostly have stuck to my true love, sports.

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Learning to ride a bike: 1 of 32
Being on the sidelines was something I truly hated as a child. I was probably the best athlete in the area where I grew up, and excelled at many different sports. The last thing I had time for was learning to ride a bike. I was either on the ball field practicing my craft, or studying game action to get some pointers on how t... More..
Food & Drink > Soup & Stew Recipes Recipes: Chili: 3 of 44
As one thinks about the holiday we celebrate in the United States in rememberance of our independence, July 4, the day conjures up images of fireworks, parades, and wonderful family barbeques or even block parties in your neighborhood. You remember, those occasions where everyone on the block gets together, pushes together pi... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Listings & Agencies Website reviews: Monster.com: 1 of 14
As an IT professional, and someone who functions as a recruiter for a number of Help Desks within the area I live, I have become well versed in the ins and outs of trying to find quality workers in the job market. The explosion of the internet over the past 15 years or so have brought new avenues to the recruiting industry, a... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) A review of the types of tennis playing surfaces: 1 of 10
Tennis is a sport where top players must be masters of all surfaces if they want to rise to the top of the ranking. The tour takes them all around the globe, and demands that there game be versatile enough to transfer from one surface to another, usually within the span of a month. Why one month they are playing outdoors in... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Consoles & Accessories In praise of the Nintendo Wii: 1 of 8
There maybe some debate in the gaming world on which system for video games out on the market today is the best, but you will get no such debate from this side of the room. Hands down, the Wii system has taken control of many a family unit, and has entranced them with its spectacular graphics, its intricate game play, and als... More..
Sports & Recreation > Football (Other) Most dangerous 2008 non-playoff teams for 2009: 1 of 7
All sports leagues strive for one thing with their teams, parity. When you look at the 2008 season produced by the National Football League, you realize that there is at least one that has hit on the magic formula for producing it. One only need to look at two of the participants in the Conference Championship games to know... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My wedding: 6 of 40
I can still remember that warm May morning like it was yesterday. My fiance and I, to try and save a little money, decided we would get married, and then have the reception at our home. This would include 150 of our closest friends, scattered throughout the house, and under a tented backyard. We prayed for perfect weather, an... More..
Food & Drink > Sauce, Spread & Dip Recipes Recipes: Sauces, spreads and dips: 6 of 32
Now I ask you folks, who among us does not love the thought of firing up the ole grill, whether it be gas or charcoal, and cooking you and your family up some tasty chicken, spareribs, or chops over that tempting fire. I know it is absolutely one of my favorite things to do in this world. The secret though to good barbeque th... More..
Sports & Recreation > NBA NBA coach biography: Phil Jackson: 1 of 5
Zen Master. The nickname kind of says it all, doesn't it. Phil Jackson is easily one of the top coaches of his time, but what sets him apart from most other coaches are the methods by which he motivated his players, and the way that he went about becoming one of the best coaches of his generation. His methods may not be what ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Basketball Players NBA player biography: Walter Frazier: 1 of 5
Back in the day he was the original "Clyde the Glide". He had a silky smooth release, and moves on the court that would freeze defenders in their shoes as the watch the familiar silhouette of his shot cutting through the net. These days the name Walt Frazier is probably associated more with Hair Care for Men than he is with t... More..