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I am 58 and hope that my writings on Helium attracts attention so I can have an easier retirement and monetary resources to do what counts in my old age. The high points in my life to date:

1. When I was 10 and 11, I was the star pitcher on the little league

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Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology Why boys seem to only look for physical beauty: 1 of 27
Boys do not look for physical beauty. Physical beauty is everywhere, and it is extremely difficult to not see it. It is how the world is made. Because boys, and men, have eyes, they cannot escape it. Wherever they go in the world, it is there, whether it be at the supermarket, at a dance, at church, or in the media. Beauty fi... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Hunger, Disease & Poverty Assessing the issue of homelessness in the UK: 1 of 14
Any homeless person can eventually have a home or some kind of decent shelter if he decides that he will take the first job that is offered, do the very best he can, learn all about his job, and make a conscious decision that he will appreciate the work that he has and not do anything that will interfere with his position. If... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Thoughts on God Reasons to believe in God: 13 of 121
I believe in God. There was a time when I thought that God did not exist or did not care because of all the problems I was having and all the horrific problems and disasters the world was having, both on an individual level and on national and international levels.There was a time when I made a decision that I would consider ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Getting Ahead Why it is important that people are rewarded for their work: 4 of 28
All of us are rewarded for our work, whether it be a positive or a negative reward. It is important to give positive rewards to people for their work so that they will continue to want to work and have enhanced self-esteem. Work itself often is a great positive reward because you are learning, growing and filling your time wi... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Lifestyles The youth of today ... a lost generation?: 31 of 105
Are the youth of today a lost generation? I don't think we can classify a whole generation as lost because each person and circumstance is different. They may look lost to us because of what they wear and say, or because, on first acquaintance, they are not our type and don't look groovy.To know which or members of a generati... More..
Sciences > Physiology Characteristics of men: 2 of 5
Men are known for their male characteristics, such as bearded faces and bodies, deep voices, strong arms, broad shoulders, and the "male shape and form". Some women may have these characteristics, but these seem to comprise a very small minority of women. Men, as a whole, are more likely to be able to lift heaver objects than... More..
Sciences > Sciences (Other) On participating in the flow of time: 3 of 7
Time exists, and we exist. Time exists because we are aware of the physical movements of the sun and the moon as they appear and re-appear at regular intervals, with the accompanying light and dark that surrounds us. We can record these intervals with mechanical or structural devices, such as a sundial. These mechanical and s... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms The "Size Zero" controversy: 3 of 7
The "Size Zero" controversy, concerning catwalk models who seek to have small waists and large bank accounts, is a small and minor one because the controversy is only thought about by a small percentage of the population (those who think about such stupid things), and the ones who seek to "go small" are a very relative few.In... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Economic Values Money cannot buy happiness and love: 67 of 140
Money cannot "buy" happiness and love. It's not as if you can go into a Happiness and Love Store and buy them. You cannot put your dollars into the hands of a Happiness and Love Vendor and then get your them. But money is a necessary part of our lives because because the world has determined (through a combination of governme... More..
Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues Assessing the social position of African-Americans in today's United States: 1 of 2
The social standing of the average African-American in today's United States is determined by his personality, determination, friends, and social consciousness, and not simply because of his ancestor's country of origin. Assigning a class standing to every African American based on the achievements and prominence of a few, or... More..