We have all heard it said that “money is the root of all evil” and probably thought that was a bit of an exaggeration. But when we understand how money is created in the modern world we can then understand the main cause of many major problems: ever increasing taxation; pensions disappearing; inequitable distribution of wealth; inflation; national debt; currency crises and devaluations; recessions; depressions; and even the failure of government in a democracy to govern in the interest of its electors.

Money was invented to be a tool for facilitating trade, but has now become a tool used by the rich to govern the world. If you have any doubt about that, please read on.

Introduction

Having a slim and healthy body is very much on people’s minds today. Most people think a healthy body is about being fit. In reality a healthy body is a combination of many factors, of which exercise is a small part. A healthy body is achieved not only with physical well-being but also with a healthy mental and spiritual attitude. The key to good health and a healthy body is directly related to what is put into that body and how the body is treated.

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Paris, the city of fashion. Particularly if fashion is defined by wearing black. Parisians love to wear black; black trousers, black shoes, black coats, you name it.

Parisian women are peculiarly fond of black clothes. It is well recognized that “le noir, ça mincit”. Parisian women having a cool obsession with looking slender, black is their best friend.

But besides its superb fat-erasing skills, black is a priceless social colour in Paris. With black, you go unobserved.

At any one time, thousands of property owners throughout France are anxiously awaiting the arrival of a mason, plumber, carpenter, gardener or pool builder, to start the east wing, rectify the shower, build the terrace, lay the lawn or dig the pool.

Later this year one or more of you will end up considering legal action against your artisan.  This article – by providing some basic tips for how to legally protect yourself when undertaking building works – could possibly save you thousands of euros in legal fees and untold emotional stress. (Contractors will also find it valuable.)

Installing a new electricity supply in France is fairly straight-forward.  EDF (Electricité de France) will do it for you (at a cost), providing the supply is no more than 10 metres from the property.  If the distance is greater than 10 metres you will have to get some-one else to install it.  Here are some considerations for those wanting to do it themselves.

Christmas in France is a season for family and for charity, with family reunions, gifts and sweets for children, gifts for the badly off, Midnight Mass, and  le Réveillon.

The holiday of Christmas in France varies by department. Many regions celebrate Christmas on the 25th of December, which is a public holiday. However, in northern and eastern France, the Christmas season begins on 6 December, la fête de St. Nicolas, and in some provinces la fête des Rois* is one the more important holidays of the Christmas season. In Lyon, 8 December is la Fête de lumières, when the Lyonnais pay hommage to the Virgin Mary by placing candles in their windows which light up the village.

Many people coming to France dream of owning their own home. Some choose an apartment, while others prefer a house. Those looking for a house must choose between an existing property or building a new one. The following information is intended for those who decide to build a house of their own.

Finding the right plot of land and a good builder is imperative.  When you have found a piece of land that you like, meet with your Notaire or the Notaire in charge of the sale before making any sort of offer.  The Notaire can answer your questions and look into the situation more closely to ensure that you are fully informed before you make a commitment.

Typical points to consider are: