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Arts & Humanities > Writing at Helium How to write an effective article: 1 of 18

Every writer can write good articles-some can even write great ones. But most writers aren't living up to their potential. Here is a list of ways that you can improve your writing. Most of these are fixes to very common mistakes. Use the word processor that came with your computer. The word processor has a spell- check and y...
Jobs & Careers > Job Search (Other) Tips for dealing with unemployment: 1 of 13

Millions of people are laid off every month. Many of these newly unemployed people lose their jobs due to that job moving out of the country, or because of the rough economy, but there are many other reasons for losing your job. Whatever the reason for your layoff, the outcome is the same: You are now without a jo...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Summer Camps & Fun Easy ways to keep your kids active: 1 of 12

Thanks to today's culture where it is perfectly acceptable to spend your days watching TV, then blogging about it on the internet, very few kids are getting the exercise that they need to stay healthy. But society is not only to blame, the vast majority of blame for this behavior goes to the parents. Active and sedentary chi...
Sciences > Atmosphere & Weather Ways you can reduce global warming: 1 of 9

25 Easy Ways that Normal People Can Help Fight Global Warming I hear all of the time about big business, rich people, scientists, and government going "green", but what about the rest of us, the average person living paycheck to paycheck who can't afford to go green? Can any one person or household make a difference? The ans...
Computers & Technology > Online Shopping & Trade Guide to selling on eBay: 1 of 9

Millions of products are sold by hundreds of thousands of people every year on Ebay. About half of all listings never get bids. Here are some tips that I have learned will help you sell more, get all positive feedback, and spend less on listings. What to sell your products for: The three most common problems with Ebay are se...
Arts & Humanities > Business of Writing (Other) Learning about the business end of being a writer: 1 of 8

Unless you write purely as a hobby and do not care about money for your work, you will eventually need to sell your writings. Selling your writing is a business and you will have to keep detailed records of everything you make and spend, be professional, and-of course-get your work sold. Here is everything that I have learne...
Computers & Technology > Internet Security & Safety (Other) The basics of Internet security: 1 of 7

The invention of the computer, internet, and all of the devices that have been made for use with it have changed the world. Information, ideas, and even things like this article can be accessed at nearly the speed of light. In the mainstream, this technology is great, and the people's use of it even better, leading to Time M...
Business > Entrepreneurship Exploring the perfect business opportunity: 1 of 7

So you have decided to be your own boss and start a business and have money saved up for it. Good for you. The only question now is, "What business to I start?" Here is how to find the perfect business is right for you to start. Look into business opportunities that you can actually afford to start. This would most likely be...
Computers & Technology > Internet Issues Why you can't always trust an Internet review: 1 of 6

With the age of web 2.0 and online commerce, most reviews are now to be found online, and anyone can write a review about anything. They can write on their own website or blog, a user-generated content site, or on just about any online store's product pages (think of the reviews on Amazon). However, you cannot always trust t...
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Getting over writer's block: 22 of 113

Every writer has writer's block at some point in their career. I have compiled a list of ways to make your writer's block less disruptive and help you to get out of your writer's block faster. 1) Keep a small journal or notebook with you at all times. The best ideas are quickly forgotten, so if you write them down quickly, y...