John Gibb

What makes an aeroplane fly?

One thing that you really need to understand before you can build a toy plane that actually flies is what it is that makes planes fly in the first place. Luckily, with a little explanation, the basic scientific principles of plane flight aren't too diffic... Read >

The pros and cons of owning your own treadmill.

While treadmills are a great alternative to real running and complicated exercises, however, they are not without their downsides. To start off with, treadmills can be very expensive, especially if you buy one with all the luxurious special features. ... Read >

Do you take running seriously?

If you were thinking of getting a treadmill for your home, you might not have realised how much trouble it can be. Instead, it is generally much easier to just join a gym. A good gym will have the most expensive treadmills around, with all the extra lu... Read >

Acting – Bringing a story to life

Since ancient times men and women have practised the art of acting- playing the role of a character in a story, for the entertainment of an audience. Why simply read a story when you can take part in it, playing the roles and turning it into a display of ... Read >

The car rental business has been growing in recent years

Sometimes you find yourself without a car, but public transport just isn't good enough, or it would be very expensive. What can you do? Well, you could take a taxi. If you're travelling any distance, though, it's probably more sensible to rent a car. T... Read >

Do you know where your career is going?

Do you know where your career is going? As staying with the same company for life becomes rarer, more and more people aren't sure. If you're one of them, then maybe it's time to take time out, sit back, and have a think. It's all too common to find tha... Read >

Karaoke is Japanese for 'empty orchestra'

Karaoke is Japanese for 'empty orchestra'. It describes a strange Japanese tradition that has somehow made its way worldwide, where you sing the lyrics of well-known songs over a backing tape, preferably badly, and usually while very drunk. Many bars now ... Read >

Kayaking - a sport with lots of history

Kayaking is like canoeing, only better. They were originally invented by the Inuit in Alaska and used for hunting (the word means "hunter's boat"). The defining characteristic of a kayak is the way the boater sits centrally in a long, thin boat and gets a... Read >

African Safaris boast spectacular wildlife

When you are in Africa, you will obviously want to see animals. The best way to do this is to book yourself a place on a safari. Guided safaris leave regularly from all the biggest tourist destinations, and you can even arrange your own if you know what y... Read >

How to get started with Internet Banking

The specific ins and outs of how your Internet banking will work vary depending on which bank you're with. However, there are many things that banks do the same or very similarly, so it is worth taking a second to learn about how Internet banking works in... Read >

Internet Banking could help with your tax retuns

One of the most useful things about Internet banking is that once you have your account information on your computer, you can export it into financial programs such as Microsoft Money and Quicken, to better manage your various household accounts. This can... Read >

Beans could be the answer to your diet nightmares

So you're a healthy eating convert, and you want to start making sure all your meals are perfectly balanced. If you're on a limited budget, though, you might have a problem. There's a reason why most people get too much carbohydrate and fat and too little... Read >

Does the protien diet work?

Of course, when it comes to healthy eating, there are plenty of alternative diets that people want to claim are healthier than the traditional calorie counting method. They are usually motivated by a desire to sell a book or a food range, but some people ... Read >

Golf tournaments - an insight

Once upon a time, the world's best golfers were all British – usually Scottish. Since the early twentieth century, though, most of the leading golfers have been American. For this reason, the biggest golf tournament in the world is the PGA (Professiona... Read >

Going to the gym has its benefits

For most people, it simply isn't practical to get gym equipment for their home. The equipment is expensive, and you probably don't have anywhere to put it, and it's certainly impractical to buy and store the wide variety of machines that are necessary for... Read >