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  1. Bringing Happiness into your Life

    by Richard Pettinger - 2007-04-29
    1. Control Your Thoughts.It is our thoughts that determine our state of mind. If we engage in negative, destructive thoughts, we can never have peace of mind and happiness. When angry and negative tho...
  2. Advice for Writing Essays

    by Richard Pettinger - 2007-04-28
    1. Answer the Question.This is the first and most important suggestion. Answering the wrong question is a common mistake made by students. Unfortunately, it can be a real disaster for the grade you ge...
  3. 7 Tips to Improve Cycling Fitness

    by Richard Pettinger - 2007-04-14
    1. Base Fitness.Base fitness refers to the underlying aerobic fitness of an athlete. Aerobic fitness is increased through training at a heart rate zone of between 60 - 80%; this level of training is ...
  4. Benefits of Becoming a Vegetarian

    by Richard Pettinger - 2007-04-10
    1. Health BenefitsNumerous studies have shown that those who follow a vegetarian diet have a reduced risk of certain health problems. In particular a vegetarian diet has been shown to reduce the risk...
  5. Secrets of Inner Peace

    by Richard Pettinger - 2007-04-06
    Inner peace is an elusive quality it is something we would all like to have more of in our lives. Inner peace can become a reality in our lives if we make a sincere effort to make this a priority.Avoi...
  6. Audrey Hepburn

    by Richard Pettinger - 2007-04-04
    Audrey Hepburn was born to an English father and Dutch mother in Belgium May 4th 1929. During her childhood she was brought up in England before moving to Holland at the age of 10. From 1940045 Audre...
  7. Top Ten Tips for Meditation

    by Richard Pettinger - 2007-04-04
    Meditation can simplify our lives and help us live in the eternal now. When we enter into real meditation we experience a real sense of peace and joy. To gain access to this inner reality meditation i...
  8. Is a Recession Likely for UK Economy?

    by Richard Pettinger - 2007-04-03
    With growth forecasts in the UK currently of 3% it seems highly speculative to start talking of a recession in the UK. However there are certain factors that cause an element of concern.Reasons for Re...
  9. Inspiration for Meditation

    by Richard Pettinger - 2007-03-24
    1. Music for Meditation.If music is soulful and peaceful it brings our soul to the fore. When we hear soulful meditative music our inner being begins to aspire for a deeper and more meaningful reality...
  10. The Benefits of Humility

    by Richard Pettinger - 2007-03-24
    True humility means to live without a sense of ego. When we are humble we get joy through serving others and giving joy to others. True humility means we have a sense of oneness with others; when we a...
  11. Drawbacks of Interest Only Mortgages

    by Richard Pettinger - 2007-03-19
    The number of Interest only mortgages has increased in recent years. They provide an opportunity for people to take out a mortgage loan and pay the minimum mortgage repayments possible. However they h...
  12. Writing in Quantity: How to Write Alot of Articles for Web

    by Richard Pettinger - 2007-03-18
    It is quite feasible to write over 100 articles per month. If you can write good quality articles with this kind of productivity it will have a tremendous benefit for your websites. Some people may fe...
  13. Bad Credit Remortgage Loans

    by Richard Pettinger - 2007-03-17
    If you have a poor credit history such as missed mortgage payments it will be more difficult to get a good remortgage quote. Often lending institutions see poor credit histories as riskier. Therefore ...
  14. Short Essay on Comparative Advantage and Trade

    by Richard Pettinger - 2007-03-16
    The principle of free trade is based on the law of comparative advantage. The law of comparative advantage states that if countries specialise in producing what they have a relative advantage (lower o...
  15. Advice on Getting Best Mortgage Deal

    by Richard Pettinger - 2007-03-15
    1. Read all the small print. For example make sure you can leave the mortgage deal without incurring any excess penalties.2. Choose the right mortgage for your circumstance. For example if you have a ...
  16. Poems and Poetry on Love

    by Richard Pettinger - 2007-03-13
    What is the nature of love? True Love is at once inexpressible and to speak of love is to lose its essence. Yet the great poets have sought tirelessly to give expression to the deepest yearning of the...
  17. 5 Economic Tests for Joining the Euro

    by Richard Pettinger - 2007-03-13
    Before deciding whether the UK should join the Euro the Chancellor, Gordon Brown drew up 5 economic tests which the UK must pass for the UK to join. The main principle behind these 5 economic tests wa...
  18. How to Avoid Nervousness

    by Richard Pettinger - 2007-03-12
    Nervousness comes becomes because we are agitated and are fearful of some event or person. We are often nervous at critical junctures in our life. However being nervous will not help in any way; when ...
  19. Spirituality and the Art of Living

    by Richard Pettinger - 2007-03-11
    Spirituality teaches that the art of living is to find real abiding happiness and satisfaction. This elusive inner happiness will come when we can discover our inner self. It is spirituality that help...
  20. The Effects Of An Increase In The Value Of The Euro

    by Richard Pettinger - 2007-03-09
    Generally an appreciation is good news for EU consumers who buy from abroad. It is bad news for exporters who will find a decrease in their profit margins. An appreciation can help reduce inflation in...