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Ruza Modra is a proud member of Helium and enjoys writing on a variety of topics.

Ruza is the alter ego of professional fiction and non-fiction writer Tammy Elizabeth Southin. Tammy holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree (Joint Specialist Political Science

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Food & Drink > Wine Emerging wine countries: 1 of 15
Move over France and Italy! Emerging wine regions in the most unlikely places are muscling in on the traditional heavyweights. In the last two decades wine production and consumption has increased, paving the way for new wineries to open up. Many of those wineries are in countries that normally do not spring to mind for wine ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Perspective: 5 of 61
Never judge a person until you have walked a mile in their shoes; what if you had to walk a mile in a specific pair of shoes? This series will engage in reflective study of life's lessons by slipping on a different pair of shoes and heading out for a walk. What can a toddler's first pair of walking shoes reveal?"Hurry up and ... More..
Food & Drink > Wine The best wine-tour destinations: 1 of 12
Bored with French wines? Done the California wine tour a la Sideways? Think outside the bottle and head to Prince Edward County, Ontario, home to Canada's newest wine region that is turning heads and filling glasses with wonderful award winning wines. Nestled on the northern shores of Lake Ontario 240 miles (386 km) from Buff... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Constipation: Causes and treatments: 2 of 21
Over four million Americans experience the discomfort of frequent constipation. Two and a half million doctor's visits this year will be due to this most common intestinal problem. Americans will spend around $725 million this year on laxatives when they may not need to. Myths about what is regular' are confusing; many people... More..
Food & Drink > Wine How to taste wine: 1 of 10
Your fellow wine tasters are swirling their glasses, sipping their wine, and making swishing noises in their mouths. They start calling out different flavours and aromas associated with the wine and commenting on its notes and finishes. You are standing there not sure about any of this and wondering if you are doing something... More..
Business > Entrepreneurship (Other) Ten franchises you can buy for under $25K: 1 of 9
If you thought buying a franchise was out of your reach, you will be surprised by the many affordable options available. Consider these ten opportunities and start your own business with the support of an industry leader for less than you think. 1. U.S. Debt Settlement ($2495). This area will continue to grow as American's... More..
Politics, News & Issues > International Politics (Other) Quebec as a nation within Canada: 2 of 16
La belle province du Quebec: to separate from Canada or not to separate from Canada? This conundrum known as the Quebec Question has interwoven itself into Canada's political and cultural identity during the last forty years. While the debate whether Quebec as a distinct society would be better off seceding from Canada witnes... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Accepting people for who they are: 9 of 69
Never judge a person until you have walked a mile in their shoes; what if you had to walk a mile in a specific pair of shoes? This series will engage in reflective study of life's lessons by slipping on a different pair of shoes and heading out for a walk. Walk a mile in a stripper's four inch stiletto heels for a first-hand ... More..
Home & Garden > Real Estate (Other) City and real estate guide: Chandler, Arizona: 1 of 7
Imagine your family living where the sun shines over three hundred days a year on average. Over two hundred and forty thousand people live in Chandler, Arizona where the Old West meets modern convenience. In ten years, Chandler's population has grown by ninety-four percent, and not just because of the weather! Check out th... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Reincarnation: 3 of 20
"Let's not lose our heads over this." That's a little executioners' humor. Very little.Esmerelda's heart opted out of the procession as she was led to the guillotine along with the other vile, wretched criminals. Two men were guilty of pig thievery, three others had committed atrocious and unspeakable crimes against their fel... More..