Articles written by Isismaxx

What is Helium

About me - Isismaxx

My name is Nancy and I live in Southern Ohio.
I have always wanted to write but just never did, I couldn't take the plunge until I found Helium.

+ more bio information

RSS Feed

Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Should governments permit decorations for religious holidays in public squares?: 1 of 40
It's an annual argument in America, between Halloween and Thanksgiving the question inevitably arises; does the seasonal display of religious decorations violate the First Amendment to the Constitution? The Amendment states "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise t... More..
Personal Finance > Auto Insurance AAA membership: Is it worth it?: 1 of 27
When reviewing your budget and trying to cut expenses a bill that could be painlessly eliminated is your AAA membership. For decades AAA insurance was almost a necessity for anyone who did much driving, particularly those who drove at night and most particularly women and teenagers. The trip tiks, discounts on hotels and car ... More..
Sciences > Psychology What your daydreams say about you: 3 of 47
A daydream is a test run that your mind makes to prepare you for the future, escape the present or deal with the past. Basically daydreams fall into two categories, learning or eluding. Where our thoughts take us and why they take us there says a lot about who we are and the inner workings of our minds. If, for instance, when... More..
Sports & Recreation > Summer Olympics London's 2012 Olympics logo: What were they thinking?: 2 of 31
The newly revealed logo for the 2012 London Olympics is truly amazing, in an awful sort of way. The initial public reaction to the logo was overwhelmingly negative with, according to a poll conducted by the BBC, 80% giving the logo the lowest possible rating. Defenders of the logo say that it reaches out to young people and f... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values If I could change the world: 7 of 58
I suspect that each and every one of us harbors a secret desire to be king or queen of the world and change those things which we find intolerable. Below is my list of the first 10 things I would change. These aren't the most important things that need changing, just the ones that grate on my nerves the most often. #10 - Peop... More..
Business > Business (Other) Economics: Reasons for unemployment: 1 of 8
The U.S. is experiencing its highest rate of unemployment since April 1983. The unemployment rate has risen steeply in the last year and a half, going from 5.5% to 10.2%. If the rate goes over 13.8 it will be the highest since the Great Depression. The question on everyone's lips is why is this happening and when is it going ... More..
Health & Fitness > Disease (Other) Thyroid cancer causes: 1 of 7
Thyroid cancer is a malignant growth of the thyroid gland. Thyroid cancer is rare, occurring in only one person in a thousand. Women have three times the likely hood of developing thyroid cancer and all though it can occur at any age it is more likely after the age of thirty. There is increased risk also if you are Asian. The... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms 10 things you would like to say to a rude customer: 7 of 46
Before escaping the horrific world of retail I worked for 24 years in grocery stores and the only thing worse then the rude bitchy customers that I encountered was the fact that the company would bend over backwards to please them instead of lavishing attention on the nice customers. Is it any wonder that the world is becomin... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Law & Justice (Other) Is illegal immigration good for America: 6 of 38
Illegal immigration is, on so many levels, not good for America. Ideally supply and demand should regulate wages but that can only work with a finite supply of workers. When the economy is good there should be low unemployment and consequently higher wages as employers must compete for workers. Conversely, once wages have rea... More..
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving How to cut down on living expenses: 5 of 30
It's hard not to worry about financial security when we are bombarded from all sides with news of the falling dollar, rising unemployment and volatile fuel prices, but lowering one's living expenses can help calm the nerves. The first step to lowering expenses is to find out where the money is going. Make a list of your fixed... More..