http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Richard+PEttinger Society Richard PEttinger Tue, 14 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=34759&ca=Society Since the last recession ended in the autumn of 1992 the British economy has experienced the longest period of uninterupted economic growth since records began. After strong growth of 3.2% in 2004, in 2005 economic growth was lower than predicted at only 1.6%, however growth is expected to pick up t... Wellness, Fitness and Diet Richard PEttinger Thu, 02 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=31982&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet Many people may have had glimpses of meditation unconsciously. For example whilst walking through nature and being awed by its beauty and magnitude. Others may have been moved by sublime music. At such moments our mind becomes still and we feel a sense there is something greater beyond our usual per... Finances Richard PEttinger Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=31393&ca=Finances The Govt set the MPC a target for CPI of 2% +/-1 therefore it believes inflation higher than 3% is potentially damaging for the economy. 1. It depends on inflation in other countries. If inflation in the UK is higher than elsewhere then UK goods will become uncompetitive leading to a fall in demand... Sports Richard PEttinger Sun, 29 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=30741&ca=Sports In the hoary past Indian Sages perhaps neglected the body in their pursuit of God. They felt the supreme necessity of renouncing the world, including all physical comforts. However in the West, this life of asceticism is not appropriate, there is no reason to equate spirituality with rigid asceticis... Sports Richard PEttinger Sun, 29 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=30745&ca=Sports The life and career of Lance Armstrong is quite extraordinary. Lance has won the Tour De France, the toughest and most prestigious cyling event for 7 consecutive years 1999 –2005. What makes this record even more remarkable is his well documented recovery from a near fatal attack of cancer. Lance re... Poetry Richard PEttinger Wed, 18 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=29355&ca=Poetry William Blake was both a mystic and visionary poet. William Blake composed many poems, far reaching in both their scope and range of experience. The poetry of Blake is a reflection of his own inner vision. As a young boy Blake had an illumining mystical experience. Throughout his life he maintained...