General Interest Page
FREEVIEW/DIGITAL TV
Most Freeview problems can be cured by following a number of simple instructions.
Reboot
The Freeview box has a micro-processor at its heart and like many computers it can suffer from occasional glitches. In most cases a simple reset is all that is needed to fix the problem.
This means unplugging the equipment from the mains power supply for about 10 minutes. Plugging the power back in reboots (restarts) the software and often cures the problem.
Rescan/retune
If a reboot fails to fix the problem then a rescan/retune can often restore lost channels or features. Follow the instructions below to clear the memory and rescan all channels. This may not work for all digital receivers but will not damage your equipment. Users should refer to their manuals for further information if required.
Disconnect the equipment from the mains power supply and leave unplugged for 10 minutes.
Remove and the aerial from the rear of the equipment and leave it unplugged.
Reconnect the mains power supply (but NOT the aerial); switch the equipment back on.
Set your box to rescan/retune all channels (you may need to refer to your manual). When complete, the equipment should show 'no channels found'.
Switch off the equipment and reconnect the aerial; switch the equipment back on.
Now set your box to rescan/retune all channels; this should find all channels available to you.
 |
TAI CHI
Benefits of Tai Chi
Tai Chi provides many benefits when practiced regularly -
Muscles Become Fit and Act in Groups
This term is called muscle efficiency and it enables the better use of muscles, better balance and total body coordination. Muscles act together and rely on each other to give greater stability, endurance and functional benefit as we undertake daily tasks,
Building a Strong Skeleton
The reality is that as soon as you stop being active, the body declines. If you don't use it you lose it.
Disuse Leads to a Decline
Humans quickly adapt to the demands that are put on us. The nervous system remembers only what it did last; over a short period - 4 to 12 weeks the brain and the senses begin to forget the lessons of recent times.
Tai Chi draws high demands on mental concentration, memory for movement and total body coordination thereby sustaining the individual for as long as they maintain practice.
The Immune System of the Body
This is boosted when exercise is undertaken. Research has shown that light exercise boosts the body immune system.
Gentle exercise (as found in Tai Chi) -
- Produces a refreshed, greater mental focus
- Creates better sleep patterns
- Boosts the body immune system
- Protects joints and bones
- Creates good body posture and skeletal integration
- Promotes muscle fitness
- Stimulates body endorphins production
Tai Chi Tips
People should learn Tai Chi at their own pace, so don’t rush to learn too much too quickly and don’t compare your speed of learning with others.
Don’t hold any tension in your body, relax and drop your shoulders.
Be precise with each movement and sink into each stance.
Move from your waist.
Your body should lean slightly forwards.
Your head should be upright, as if suspended by a thread from above.
Your mouth should be closed, your tongue resting on your top pallet behind your upper teeth.
Eyes follow the direction of your leading hand.
Your wrists and hands should not be floppy.
Arms should be relaxed, elbows bent in a gentle curve.
Your elbows should point down and not stick out when the movement is one close to the body.
There should be a space about ping-pong ball size, under each arm.
Your pelvis should be tucked under to keep your spine straight.
In front or back stance, feet should be parallel and shoulder width apart.
In front stance, the bent knee of your front leg should be directly above your foot: make sure it is not further forward than your foot, or bending inwards. The back leg should be straight, your body leaning forwards forming a straight line from head to back foot.
In back stance, there is no weight on your front leg and the toes of the front foot should be off the ground.
In the Single Whip posture (horse stance), your legs are two shoulder width’s apart, weight spread evenly on both sides. Remember to 'sit’ in your stance.
Don’t over reach in your moves, stay in your ‘frame’ where you feel your body is balanced.
Don’t worry about your breathing to start with but as a general rule:
Breathe out to sink down, -
breathe in to rise up,
breathe out to deliver strength (moving forwards),
breathe in to pull back.
If you would be interested in forming a group please contact Dianne on 07743356315
  |
FOOTPATH GROUP
FOOTPATH GROUP
 |
ENERGY SAVING WEEK
Save energy in your home by adopting these small and simple measures in the home. These measures not only save the environment but can also save you up to £300 every year in fuel bills. Click on this link Energy Saving Week
|
THE REALLY USEFUL TRAVEL PAGE
If you are planning a route, if you want to get from Wincanton to Heathrow, if you want to know if the traffic is flowing freely in Somerset or if you just need to dial a ride then this is the site for you.
The Really Useful Travel Page>
|
OIL BUYING GROUP 07-08
MEMO
To All MEMBERS OF PEN OIL BUYING GROUP
From Don Hoare @ Domus TEL. 01747 840457
OIL BUYING DATES
MONDAY 17th SEPTEMBER 2007
MONDAY 26th NOVEMBER 2007
MONDAY 4th FEBRUARY 2008
MONDAY 7thth APRIL 2008
MONDAY 2nd JUNE 2008
MEMBERS ARE REMINDED:_
(1) To telephone your orders through to me a day or two PRIOR TO THE BUYING DATE between the hours of 9—00 am and 6—00 p.m. please.
(2) When ordering please state whether you wish your tank to be filled, or whether you require a specific number of litres only to be delivered E.G. 1000 Litres
THAT YOU LET ME KNOW THE APPR0XIMATE NUMBER OF LITRES OR GALLONS YOU REQUIRE
(3) Normally orders should be for 500 litres (110 gallons) or more.
IT IS NOW ILLEGAL FOR OIL COMPANIES TO MAKE DELIVERIES OF LESS THAN 500 LITRES.
(4) Members are responsible for settling their accounts directly with the OIL SUPPLYING COMPANY in accordance with the Firm’s settlement terms.
(5) Orders are normally delivered within a few days. In the event of you not receiving your order within 10 working days please let me know.
|
|
