John Vine

What Are Pension Annuities All About?

When researching about planning for retirement, we find that there is a lot of jargon used by financial advisers and journalists. This sometimes means that when we try to gain the knowledge we need, there has to be a specialist dictionary at hand. There i... Read >

Comfortable Sandals For Walking

"All God's children need traveling shoes". So said that amazing lady Maya Angelou. Yes Maya, we do we all need comfortable shoes, for all the different ways we travel and walking is certainly no exception. It is easy to think that because we walk all t... Read >

What Is the Best Garlic Press?

You would think that was an easy question, but it is very hard to get a clear answer from chefs. Some swear by the sharp knife, whereas others have their own special favourite machine, which they cannot wait to tell you about. One thing that fits with ... Read >

The Best Exercise Shoes

Your feet mirror your general health so if exercise is vital for your body then it is also vital for healthy feet. It is also very important to protect your feet from damage, by wearing the right shoes for your sport. An exercise shoe is designed speciall... Read >

I Am Thinking of Starting a Laughter Training Workshop

Laughter Therapy or Laughter Yoga has many health benefits; it is a powerful healing force, as it relieves stress and tension. It can also help you release emotional pain, for example that felt when your partner has been involved in an affair. After re... Read >

Why The Heck Are You Still Smoking?

I know you are an intelligent person and that you totally understand all the health reasons why you should give up smoking. But you do not give up. So why? You tell me you are addicted, but you have used the patches and the gum and they did not work, s... Read >

Introducing 3 New Habits to Bring Love Back in Your Marriage

It felt like the rug was pulled right from under you. You never thought in 100 years he would have humiliated you this way. Count the positives, he is still with you. This is Huge, it means he still cares for you! Stay the course! It is probably going ... Read >

More Fascinating Facts About Swarovski Crystal

Swarovski is a very famous brand name, belonging to Swarovski AG from Austria. There they have a factory where they produce their increasingly popular ranges of crystal-glass products. The company was founded by Daniel Swarovski (1862-1956). Daniel was... Read >

What A Fabulous Gift For Your Gemini Birthday Girl

Is it easy to choose the right gift for your Gemini lady? Because Gemini - the twins - is an air sign, the Gemini female is a natural communicator and also full of nervous energy. A Gemini woman will be thirsty for knowledge and new experiences. She is a ... Read >

Family, Friends and Borrowing Money

Shakespeare warned that loaning money to a friend could be a good way to lose both money and a friend. What do you do when a relative or friend asks you for money, or you want to borrow money from them? Age-old advice says to tread lightly and be aware of... Read >

Credit and Debt - Understanding Credit Scoring

What is vitally important about credit/debt, is that it is understood and properly controlled. It might be interesting to first discover why some people can easily obtain credit, while others may be refused A lender will do some research before making ... Read >

Personal Loans - Which Type Is Best for You?

When a more formal credit arrangement is necessary for a larger purchase, then possibly your bank should be the first place to go to request a personal loan. Just remember, borrowing money always comes at a price. The more money you borrow, the longer it ... Read >

What Are Pension Annuities All About?

When researching about planning for retirement, we find that there is a lot of jargon used by financial advisers and journalists. This sometimes means that when we try to gain the knowledge we need, there has to be a specialist dictionary at hand. There i... Read >

Set Your Life Goals Like Indiana Jones

A few years ago, I was attending a conference about personal growth and witnessed something rather special. I was standing in the foyer of the hotel and saw the promoter of the conference welcoming a small dark-haired man who had just arrived. He gave him... Read >

Who Wants A Short Introduction To Chinese Astrology?

This year - 2011 - is the Year of Rabbit, if you follow the Chinese zodiac. It started from Feb. 3, 2011, which is the start of the lunar New year and the spring festival in China. It lasts until Jan. 22, 2012. The Chinese zodiac is based on a twelve-y... Read >