Mike DeHaan
Mike DeHaan began writing professionally in 2010 as the sole proprietor of DeHaan Services. This finally uses his high school credit in creative writing and several English Literature courses at university.
In his previous career in information technology, he programmed in COBOL and performed quality assurance testing for a number of corporate clients.
Mike now blogs and writes freelance online articles under his own name. DeHaan Services provides ghost-written articles, web pages, business letters and a variety of other services.
Mike has trained himself to run marathons (each covers 26 miles and 385 yards, or 42.2Km), but now is usually content to help with a 10Km clinic at a local Running Room. Running and some attention to diet led to maintaining a weight loss of 20-30 pounds.
He volunteers some of his time at the Mennonite church he attends.
DeHaan Services also works in information technology and web design, as well as in fitness and weight control.
Mike's heavily-researched online articles are available through Environmental Graffiti (and more stories) and Decoded Science, as well as here at Suite 101. His typical topics are "gee-whiz" natural wonders or facts related to Mennonites.
The "DeHaanDirectory" and "DeHaan Fitness and Weight Control" are Mike's newest site, which should become the central directory for his business services and blogs of advice about freelance consulting. It is hosted by Wordpress.
His DeHaan Services "About" page also has links to his other sites, which include the "DeHaan Lens" series on Squidoo and the "DeHaan Blog of Writing" hosted by Weebly.
Mike is on Facebook, Google+, and also uses Digg, Reddit and StumbleUpon to help stay informed.
(Please scroll to the bottom for the full list of Mike's articles here at Suite 101).
Latest Articles
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Kudzu Invaded Canada while Under Attack in the United States
Kudzu, an invasive vine from Asia, encroached on Canadian soil in 2009. Meanwhile, an invasive insect has attacked it in the southern United States.
May 7, 2012
- Mike DeHaan
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American Lutherans and Mennonites to Reconcile in 2012
American Mennonites and Lutherans have planned a day of reconciliation for April 10, 2012. Will this fully reconcile both faith communities?
Apr 4, 2012
- Mike DeHaan
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Cities Mix Sugar Beet Juice with Road Salt as Highway De-icer
Cities have begun to mix sugar beet juice with road salt or brine to make their roads safer from ice and snow. Is this an environmental improvement?
Mar 8, 2012
- Mike DeHaan
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The Allure of Clenbuterol for Athletes, Farmers and Dieters
Clenbuterol has been linked to athletes who fail doping tests, and to people needing hospital care. Do Clenbuterol side effects outweigh its benefits?
Feb 8, 2012
- Mike DeHaan
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The Origins of the 2010 Lutheran and Mennonite Reconciliation
Lutherans asked and received forgiveness in 2010 for having persecuted sixteenth century Anabaptists. How did this conflict with Mennonites begin and end?
Feb 3, 2012
- Mike DeHaan
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Rhodiola rosea Might Have a Future in Alternative Medicine
Will Rhodiola rosea's interesting past as a herbal tonic lead to a future in alternative medicine? Will Rhodiola become the next "ginseng" for herbalists?
Jan 12, 2012
- Mike DeHaan
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Quadrantid Meteor Shower Expected Early Morning on Jan. 4, 2012
Prepare to view the Quadrantid meteor shower very early on Jan. 4, 2012, especially in eastern North America. Learn where and when you should look.
Jan 1, 2012
- Mike DeHaan
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Will Head Concussion Injuries Kill NHL Hockey?
Some of the best NHL hockey players have been sidelined by head concussion injuries. Will a concussion kill NHL hockey, or will the league make changes?
Dec 15, 2011
- Mike DeHaan
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Beyond the Lionfish Sting, the New Danger is to Eat Lionfish
Recent Lionfish facts make it harder to defeat this invasive species simply by eating them. Ciguatera poisoning is the latest deadly Lionfish danger.
Dec 1, 2011
- Mike DeHaan
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The Compassionate Amish Response to Two Incidents of Violence
In two separate incidents of violence, Amish communities responded with compassion. What are the religious and historic foundations for their behaviour?
Nov 25, 2011
- Mike DeHaan
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