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I'm still optimistic [read "DAFT"] enough to make New Year resolutions, consisting of the usual half‑baked ideas to eat less rubbish, take more exercise, stop beating the missus...

There are challenges to take up regarding LPMCC.net. Often it involves working less hours, but making them more productive. [NO CHANCE]

This book was where I discovered Jitsi, now adopted for our Virtual Club Nights

Late last year I read This is for Everyone by Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the World Wide Web. It isn't often that I read a real book
[apart from Rupert Annuals], but on those occasions they can have a profound impact.

So one LPMCC.net resolution is to follow Sir Tim's principles.

In the process of organising some outside events, I stumbled upon .ICS files. If you use an on‑line calendar, this iCalendar Standard file can enter details into it, saving you a lot of time. They are begging to be incorporated into Hans Veenendaal's Rally Listing, for the benefit of the many riders who make good use of available technology.

Every new or updated page on LPMCC.net is announced in our left‑side menu, in our Mobile News, and through an RSS feed. RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication or maybe Rich Site Summary. If the latter, then I've been doing it a disservice with short measure. I'm resolved to correcting that this year.

Watch this space...

Whenever we announce our plans to add something to the website (such as the features proposed in our New Year Resolutions, above) we add the proviso "Don't hold your breath". To make sure you keep on breathing, living, and reduce your blood pressure and stress levels, here is a guide to a regular, relaxed six-breaths-per-minute rhythm. Sit comfortably and keep time.

According to Caroline Williams in 3rd January New Scientist, the benefits of deep, slow breathing are supported by research. Simply breathing slowly in through the nose and out through the mouth for 10-20 minutes a day can make a real difference. It's free, safe and can be done anywhere. If you're looking for a gentle, natural way to feel calmer and more rested, your breath is a very good place to start.

I can breathe easy over one of my resolutions: Our RSS feed now contains more information and illustrations.