Novice guitarists under threat of Repetitive Strain Injury

The condition of RSI is a syndrome that effects muscles, tendons and nerves in the hands, arms and upper back and is developed when muscles in these areas are kept tense for long periods of time, due to poor posture and/or repetitive motions. The most well known repetitive strain injury is known as Carpal Tunnel syndrome, which is relatively rare among computer workers but very common among assembly line workers and guitarists.

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Just what are weekends for?

Weekends should be a time to relax, to unwind and get over the stresses of the past-week while recharging the batteries for the week ahead. But, instead too many of us now actively dread the thought of the two-day break as it has become busier than the working week!

Just what are weekends for? : 1:54 (476 words)

Simple Plan for a Bedroom Makeover

Why is it we decorate every room in the house, but seem to give the least attention to our own bedrooms? Maybe it’s because it’s a room that’s easy to hide, it’s not always on display like the kitchen or living room. Maybe it’s because many of us find it hard to justify spending the money on ourselves when the whole family could benefit from that new TV or pool table.

Simple Plan for a Bedroom Makeover : 1:45 (437 words)

Will the UK smoking ban call ‘House’ on bingo halls?

Bingo has proven to be one of the British public’s favourite pastimes for decades, with the enduring image of brightly lit halls and air thick with smoke being the first thing many people will think of when the game is mentioned. Now, however, with the smoking ban in effect across Britain, many bingo enthusiasts prefer to stay at home and play online at any one of several gambling web sites, where they can enjoy a cigarette without interrupting their game or having to go and stand outside in the cold during the winter months.

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The West End is still drawing the crowds!

Perhaps you’ve always promised yourself a trip to London to catch a show you’ve always wanted to see, but have never had the time. Well, now is the ideal time as the West End goes through a mini-revival, offering a fabulous choice of productions.

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Giving the Inner Sanctum Its Own Room: Create a Yoga Room for Your Home

Yoga is an ancient spiritual path. At its essence it means union. There are many different aspects or limbs within the path of yoga. Asana, or the physical aspect of yoga has gained increasing popularity in the North America. Most students who practice yoga to do so at yoga studios, but often devotees desire a space to practice their yoga at home. If you are considering setting up a room for yoga, you do not need to do any major overhauls that will effect the structure or re-sale value of your home. Keep with the simple essence of yoga and you will create a room that suits your needs and won’t require major renovations.

Giving the Inner Sanctum Its Own Room: Create a Yoga Room for Your Home : 2:15 (564 words)

Creating Your Own Space in Your Home

How many of us have peeked in the doorway of someone else’s nicely organized study and enviously wished we had the same? It may not be that we need to actually study, but it looks like a little haven to tuck away into. It is also a place to keep your paperwork gathered together and to get your bills organized.

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Surf’s Up Morocco: Making Waves in Africa

The legendary surf spots of Tahiti, Hawaii and Fiji are known for firing up the imagination of salty surf dogs around the world, but few amateur surfers will ever get to sample their waves. These places really only belong in surf magazine and videos and are the territory of pro surfers on big sponsor budgets, and not the sort of place the average weekend surfer from the UK could afford.

Surf’s Up Morocco: Making Waves in Africa : 1:51 (462 words)

Ski Alaska: the steep, the deep and the dangerous

Alaska. The very name sends a chill down the spine of most skiers and snowboarder. Famed for the extremely steep terrain, this American state is know for being the territory of the most experienced skiers and snowboarders in the world.

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Holiday Decorating Without Really Trying

Changing your current decor for the holidays does not have to be an enormous undertaking. There is no need to do a complete switch over, just replace a few items and add some touches to create a festive look.  Besides, it’s a great time to give your regular decor items a break.

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