When the Photo of Cindy on the Refrigerator Door Didn’t Work: Tried and Trusted Weight Loss Methods
Some years ago, any self-respecting woman with a weight problem had a photo of a slim and gorgeous looking Cindy Crawford on her refrigerator door. Sadly, instead of providing the motivation needed in order for us to achieve our weight loss goals, it sent us reaching for yet more cookies and chips. This article looks at weight loss methods that will last longer than any “photo on the fridge” dieting program.

Submitted By JD

Christian Aid Week 11 – 17 May 2008
Although we don’t need a week highlighted in the calendar to help end poverty and suffering, having a designated time in the year such as Christian Aid’s week in May does, however, remind us that we can all play a part in a charity’s cause.

Submitted By JD

Philip Larkin: Deprivation and Daffodils
Philip Larkin was recently voted the greatest post-war writer by a poll of authors in the Times newspaper. But while Larkin may be most novelists’ favorite poet, it’s now generally agreed that there was a less savory side to the man they called the “Hermit of Hull.” This article looks at the life of Philip Larkin, including his love affairs with two very different women.

Submitted By JD

Volunteering: An Exchange of Time
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported a fall in the numbers of people volunteering during the past two years. While it’s a view held by many that volunteering is a completely selfless act, that’s perhaps not necessarily true. This short article looks at what the individual can gain from volunteering – or rather “exchanging” – their time.

Submitted By JD

The History of Hollywood’s Walk of Fame
It’s the one sidewalk in the world that everyone wants to get on. This short article gives the history of Hollywood’s Walk of Fame and details about the world’s most famous sidewalk.

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You Know It Will Never Work When…
Although we may choose to ignore them, most of us can recognize the signs that indicate a relationship isn’t going to go the distance. This article looks at some of the indicators that tell us when a partner isn’t as committed as perhaps we’d like them to be.

Submitted By JD