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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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Autos > Engine Repair What to pack in your car's emergency kit: 3 of 13
What to pack in your car's emergency kit is debatable because everyone seems to have their own opinions as to what's necessary and what isn't. Some say they need no emergency kit because they belong to an auto club such as AAA and need only to call them. However, sometimes we forget things like cell phones and find ourselves... More..
Autos > Car Reviews Top 10 vehicles for mothers: 2 of 7
Busy mothers need a vehicle that has it all. There are some very good choices on the market today, featuring some of the most up-to-date tools and gadgets. Mothers have learned that when it comes to cars, bigger isn't necessarily better. Electronic stability control is a feature that a lot of people haven't heard of, but it'... More..
Autos > Auto Body Repair Tips for painting your car yourself: 2 of 6
Painting a car yourself is not as ludicrous as you might think and for most automobiles, it shouldn't cost you more than thirty dollars or so. I have done it many times with excellent results. No one in their right mind is going to paint a relatively new car that already has a good paint job. Those who contemplate painting t... More..
Autos > Fuel Economy What is alternative fuel?: 6 of 14
Alternative fuels are anything that can be used as fuel other than conventional fuels such as fossil fuels, coal, propane and natural gas. There are several alternative fuels such as biodiesel, ethanol, methanol, vegetable oil and natural gas. But for now, all the alternative fuels have serious disadvantages. The non-carbon ... More..
Autos > Buying Cars (Other) Lease or buy? Car leasing versus car buying explained: 7 of 16
Buying or leasing a car is a question that a number of people are pondering these days and there are several opinions on the subject. The decision of whether to lease or buy a car primarily depends on what you are going to be using the car for. In this article, we will consider both opinions. First of all, aside from the obv... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Tips for avoiding deer on the road: 3 of 6
Auto accidents involving deer on the road, or other such animals, occur much more frequently at night than during the daytime hours. There are a number of reasons for this, one of which is that deer are more active at night. Furthermore, during the daylight hours there is more visibility, giving both driver and deer more tim... More..
Autos > Buying Cars (Other) Avoiding vehicle repossession: 3 of 6
Obviously, avoiding vehicle repossession can be achieved by simply making the payments on time. However, life has a tendency to throw us a curve and we find ourselves in awkward, embarrassing situations. Fortunately, we have a strong weapon against things such as repossession, and it is called a telephone. While "no news is ... More..
Autos > Auto Repair (Other) Do-it-yourself car repair: Make an old used car or truck look like new for less than $30!: 1 of 2
My friend and I lived a few miles apart, worked at the same place, and even drove the same type vehicle- Toyota pickup. Both trucks were old. The paint was faded and the wheels were rusty. We were just a couple of young guys working at a minimum wage job and couldn't afford to fix them up. People at work used to kid us about... More..
Autos > Car Reviews Car reviews: 2008 GMC Envoy: 1 of 2
The 2008 GMC Envoy offers good engine choices in the V8 and inline six. GMC's new Envoy has excellent towing capabilities and is a perfect vehicle for the off-road excursionist. With its spacious front and back interior, the 2008 GMC Envoy includes the addition of standard XM Satellite Radio and has been reviewed as a comfor... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety The pros and cons of carpooling: 6 of 10
When it comes to carpooling, I myself have been in two carpools in the past thirteen months and can say with all certainty that I had rather walk to work in a blizzard than be in a carpool! The first time I joined a carpool, there were three of us. I drove the first week which was no big deal as I had to drive anyway and I d... More..