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Hi there. I'm Pat Lunsford, Climate Change Steward. Writing has always been one of my passions and getting published was only a distant dream. However, Helium has turned my dream into reality. When the magazine arrived with my first published article, you

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Politics, News & Issues > US Politics (Other) Defending the position of the United States in the world: 1 of 25
America was once known worldwide as a God-fearing nation and well respected by the world, but in the last few decades, American entertainment has bombarded the world with an untrue picture of what America really is and what we truly stand for. Other countries, via entertainment and the news media, are seeing an outpouring of... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Global warming: The cold, hard facts: 5 of 55
The cold hard facts surrounding global warming paint a startling picture of our future and the future of our children. What's more, there are a number of scientists warning that unless immediate action is taken to combat it, we could find ourselves locked in an irreversible cycle. As a result, heat-related deaths would great... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Hunger, Disease & Poverty Swine Flu: Should we worry?: 1 of 11
In the early part of 2009, Mexico reported an outbreak of the H1N1 virus or Swine Flu, and as the death toll increased, cases began to spread across America and Canada. Eventually, due to international travel, Swine Flu began popping up in countries around the world. France, Hong Kong, New Zealand and Spain were some of the ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change How global warming will directly impact our children's health and future: 3 of 25
In June 2008, James Hansen, dubbed the godfather of global warming science, told congress that greenhouse gasses had surpassed dangerous levels and that it was time for drastic action. "This is the last chance," he said, "We're toast if we don't get on a very different path." Hansen testified before the House Select Committe... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Food & Agriculture Rising food prices - A global concern: 3 of 22
Rising food prices are indeed a global concern and there is more than one cause for this crisis. Radical weather patterns are making it extremely difficult for crops to grow and Global economy is driving food prices up. In Egypt, the price of oil and bread has risen close to thirty percent. In Haiti, a small bowl of corn gri... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Predicting the end of the world from global warming: 4 of 29
Predicting the end of the world from global warming may not be as outlandish as it sounds. Many experts believe that global warming is part of a natural earth cycle associated with a galactic event which is taking place in the universe. The sun and planets are lining up with the center of the milky way. This alignment should... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Global warming denial patterns: 5 of 36
Global warming denial patterns are typical since it's easier to ignore than accept. Denial is also a bit contagious. Someone comes forward with a sound debunk of the claim then those who are frightened by global warming believe it because they want to believe it. Global warming may or may not be as bad as they say but we can... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Economy Should the estate tax be abolished?: 2 of 14
Estate tax and death tax is one in the same, and anyone who doesn't believe that estate tax should be abolished, probably doesn't have anything to leave behind anyway so they don't really care. No one in their right mind would blindly allow the government to take any of their lifelong achievements from the family they leave ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Terrorism The next terrorist attack on the US: When and how will America fall?: 1 of 7
There are so many predictions concerning the next terrorist attack these days that it's hard to keep up with them all. Nevertheless anyone who keeps a close eye on world news knows it's only a matter of time before the terrorists strike again and 9/11 should pale in comparison. Currently, the country's defense organization i... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Global warming: What's the real truth?: 13 of 88
The real truth about global warming is that the earth is always going through periods of cooling followed by periods of warming, which is a natural occurrence associated with any fluid-covered planet. However, scientists cannot explain the tremendous loss of sea ice and many are filled with concern. Since the Antarctic envir... More..