Helium Guest: People that inspire us to pursue our goals

By Silencedreamer

In our lives, whether we realise it or not, there will be times when we find ourselves trying very hard to reach our goals, and yet failed to do so. These are the times when someone close to you will reach out for you, and encourage you not to give up. They will be the ones who will inspire you to continue pursuing your goals.

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Helium Guest: What difference do teachers make?

By Silencedreamer

Teachers can make a lot of differences in charting the route of their students' lives. Their words, their actions, all have great impacts on students' mentalities and future course of actions in almost every decision that they make. For most of us, we spend 5 days out of 7 in school, and we spend at least half the day in school, with our teachers around us. What they say about you, and how they act towards you, will surely affect how we feel about ourselves, and how we behave in the future.

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Helium Guest: Appreciation of a privileged life

By Silencedreamer

In this modern society, a lot of us compare ourselves with others who have more than we do. More in terms of money, luxuries etc. Things that we chase after for a perceived better quality of life. However, we have forgotten that even without such luxuries, we are already leading a privileged life. How so?

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Helium Guest: What history means to me

By Silencedreamer

History, to me, does not just concern the past. It can affect the present and the future. Learning from past historical events is not just about knowing the dates, and memorising what happened. There is so much more to history than what most people believe it to be.

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Helium: Thoughs on Spider-man

Out of all the comic super heroes out there, Spider-man stands out as one of the most human of the superheroes. Although i do not follow the comic closely, i have watched the animated series that was produced in the 90s. The recent movie series have followed closely the transition of Peter Parker as he becomes our friendly neighbourhood spider-man.

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Helium: How improvements in medical technology are raising the survival rate of wounded soldiers

The quality of first aid rendered is an important factor in the survivability of wounded soldiers. The harsh fact is that it is difficult to administer First Aid of the high quality. It is then up to those in the next level of medical support to treat such casualties.

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Helium: Basic Map and Compass Skills

Knowing how to navigate is vital for hikers and backpackers. Usually this only entails the knowledge of utilising a map and compass. But with the advent of new technologies such as satelite and wireless connection, we now have another tool to help us in navigation: The Global Positioning System.

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Helium: The Importance of Strecthing

Stretching is a part of warming up. It is often believed that stretching alone is an adequate form of warming up but it is not true.

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Helium: Freelance Writers Need Self-Discipline

Self-Discipline is important for Freelance writers. The main difference between a freelance writer and a writer who is bound to a job is the freedom in choosing articles to write. Freelance writers can write almost anything without much of a deadline but paid writer is usually give a direction and a deadline when they write.


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Helium: Why advanced first aid education in the military is essential

I am a medic with Level1 paramedic certificate that was part of my Basic Medic Course during my National Service (conscription) in the army. During our training we learn the basics of being a paramedic. Of course, among us some were better and others were nonchalant with the training. However i cannot stress the importance of basic first aid knowledge.

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Helium: Nike Vs Adidas

Both are respectable brands in Sports and can been seen competing to produce product in various sports. In more subtle terms it can been seen as US Vs Europe in the business of sportwear. Read More

Helium:Lucky Numbers

In Chinese culture, 8 is a very lucky number as its pronunciation in Cantonese refers to making money. Unlike western cultures... Read More

Helium: Why FA Cup Replays should not be scrapped.

Everyone loves a situation where its David VS Goliath. Even more so if the underdogs manage to pull off an upset. The FA cup and League cup are probably the only places where such confrontations can take place. Read More

My 1st Helium Article: Ulterior Motive

There once lived a frog, with no hair. Then again, frogs have no hair to start with. But there was this one frog who dreamt of; one day, being able to let his hair fly in the wind. This frog was very determined to fulfill his dream. In fact he was so obsessed about it that he didn't care about anything else.

One day, something mystical happened. The frog woke up and saw a giant lump of hair near his home. Excitedly, the frog began grabbing clumps of the hair and stuck them on top of his head. In his zeal, he had covered the whole of his head along with his eyes. Despite the inability to see clearly, he was not deterred. He tried to jump as high as he could, but the hair made him too heavy to jump. He tried to swim across the pond, alas he almost drown as the hair got entangled with his legs.

A crow had been watching the whole episode that morning and asked why the frog was so hairy. The frog replied that it was his dream to feel his hair fly in the wind. The crow replied that the frog would have to move very fast to achieve that. Upon hearing this, the frog sighed and began thinking. Sensing an opportunity, the crow suggested to carry the frog into the air as the crow flew. The frog croaked in joy and agreed to the suggestion.

That afternoon, the frog prepared to go on a journey no frog has ever embarked upon. It was beyond his wildest dreams and he had to thank his luck that he chanced upon the hair and the helpful crow. The crow grabbed the frog in his talons and ascended. They flew high in the sky. They dive and rose rapidly. The frog felt his hair flying in the wind. He was so happy that tears of joy rolled down his cheeks.

From high above he could see everything. He could see his home. He could see the pond. He could see things that he could never dreamt of. There was, however, one thing he could see.
The crow began circling the pond and began to dive. The frog croaked in ecstasy as they dive at such a high speed. Just as they near the ground, the crow released his grip.

That evening the crow and his family enjoyed a great dinner.