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@interface RxBehaviorSubjectTest : RxTest

@end

@implementation RxBehaviorSubjectTest

- (void)test_Infinite {
    RxTestScheduler *scheduler = [[RxTestScheduler alloc] initWithInitialClock:0];

    RxTestableObservable *xs = [scheduler createHotObservable:@[
            [self next:70 element:@1],
            [self next:110 element:@2],
            [self next:220 element:@3],
            [self next:270 element:@4],
            [self next:340 element:@5],
            [self next:410 element:@6],
            [self next:520 element:@7],
            [self next:630 element:@8],
            [self next:710 element:@9],
            [self next:870 element:@10],
            [self next:940 element:@11],
            [self next:1020 element:@12],
    ]];

    __block RxBehaviorSubject<NSNumber *> *subject;
    __block id <RxDisposable> subscription = nil;

    __block RxTestableObserver *results1 = [scheduler createObserver];
    __block id <RxDisposable> subscription1 = nil;

    __block RxTestableObserver *results2 = [scheduler createObserver];
    __block id <RxDisposable> subscription2 = nil;

    __block RxTestableObserver *results3 = [scheduler createObserver];
    __block id <RxDisposable> subscription3 = nil;

    [scheduler scheduleAt:100 action:^{ subject = [RxBehaviorSubject create:@100]; }];
    [scheduler scheduleAt:200 action:^{ subscription = [xs subscribe:subject]; }];
    [scheduler scheduleAt:1000 action:^{ [subscription dispose]; }];

    [scheduler scheduleAt:300 action:^{ subscription1 = [subject subscribe:results1]; }];
    [scheduler scheduleAt:400 action:^{ subscription2 = [subject subscribe:results2]; }];
    [scheduler scheduleAt:900 action:^{ subscription3 = [subject subscribe:results3]; }];

    [scheduler scheduleAt:600 action:^{ [subscription1 dispose]; }];
    [scheduler scheduleAt:700 action:^{ [subscription2 dispose]; }];
    [scheduler scheduleAt:800 action:^{ [subscription1 dispose]; }];
    [scheduler scheduleAt:950 action:^{ [subscription3 dispose]; }];

    [scheduler start];

    NSArray *array = @[
            [self next:300 element:@4],
            [self next:340 element:@5],
            [self next:410 element:@6],
            [self next:520 element:@7],
    ];

    XCTAssertTrue([results1.events isEqualToArray:array]);

    NSArray *array1 = @[
            [self next:400 element:@5],
            [self next:410 element:@6],
            [self next:520 element:@7],
            [self next:630 element:@8],
    ];
    XCTAssertTrue([results2.events isEqualToArray:array1]);

    NSArray *array2 = @[
            [self next:900 element:@10],
            [self next:940 element:@11],
    ];

    XCTAssertTrue([results3.events isEqualToArray:array2]);
}

- (void)test_Finite {
    RxTestScheduler *scheduler = [[RxTestScheduler alloc] initWithInitialClock:0];

    RxTestableObservable *xs = [scheduler createHotObservable:@[
            [self next:70 element:@1],
            [self next:110 element:@2],
            [self next:220 element:@3],
            [self next:270 element:@4],
            [self next:340 element:@5],
            [self next:410 element:@6],
            [self next:520 element:@7],
            [self completed:630],
            [self next:640 element:@9],
            [self completed:650],
            [self error:660 testError:[RxTestError testError]]
    ]];

    __block RxBehaviorSubject<NSNumber *> *subject;
    __block id <RxDisposable> subscription = nil;

    __block RxTestableObserver *results1 = [scheduler createObserver];
    __block id <RxDisposable> subscription1 = nil;

    __block RxTestableObserver *results2 = [scheduler createObserver];
    __block id <RxDisposable> subscription2 = nil;

    __block RxTestableObserver *results3 = [scheduler createObserver];
    __block id <RxDisposable> subscription3 = nil;

    [scheduler scheduleAt:100 action:^{ subject = [RxBehaviorSubject create:@100]; }];
    [scheduler scheduleAt:200 action:^{ subscription = [xs subscribe:subject]; }];
    [scheduler scheduleAt:1000 action:^{ [subscription dispose]; }];

    [scheduler scheduleAt:300 action:^{ subscription1 = [subject subscribe:results1]; }];
    [scheduler scheduleAt:400 action:^{ subscription2 = [subject subscribe:results2]; }];
    [scheduler scheduleAt:900 action:^{ subscription3 = [subject subscribe:results3]; }];

    [scheduler scheduleAt:600 action:^{ [subscription1 dispose]; }];
    [scheduler scheduleAt:700 action:^{ [subscription2 dispose]; }];
    [scheduler scheduleAt:800 action:^{ [subscription1 dispose]; }];
    [scheduler scheduleAt:950 action:^{ [subscription3 dispose]; }];

    [scheduler start];

    NSArray *array = @[
            [self next:300 element:@4],
            [self next:340 element:@5],
            [self next:410 element:@6],
            [self next:520 element:@7],
    ];

    XCTAssertTrue([results1.events isEqualToArray:array]);

    NSArray *array1 = @[
            [self next:400 element:@5],
            [self next:410 element:@6],
            [self next:520 element:@7],
            [self completed:630]
    ];
    XCTAssertTrue([results2.events isEqualToArray:array1]);

    NSArray *array2 = @[
            [self completed:900]
    ];

    XCTAssertTrue([results3.events isEqualToArray:array2]);
}

- (void)test_Error {
    RxTestScheduler *scheduler = [[RxTestScheduler alloc] initWithInitialClock:0];

    RxTestableObservable *xs = [scheduler createHotObservable:@[
            [self next:70 element:@1],
            [self next:110 element:@2],
            [self next:220 element:@3],
            [self next:270 element:@4],
            [self next:340 element:@5],
            [self next:410 element:@6],
            [self next:520 element:@7],
            [self error:630 testError:[RxTestError testError]],
            [self next:640 element:@9],
            [self completed:650],
            [self error:660 testError:[RxTestError testError]]
    ]];

    __block RxBehaviorSubject<NSNumber *> *subject;
    __block id <RxDisposable> subscription = nil;

    __block RxTestableObserver *results1 = [scheduler createObserver];
    __block id <RxDisposable> subscription1 = nil;

    __block RxTestableObserver *results2 = [scheduler createObserver];
    __block id <RxDisposable> subscription2 = nil;

    __block RxTestableObserver *results3 = [scheduler createObserver];
    __block id <RxDisposable> subscription3 = nil;

    [scheduler scheduleAt:100 action:^{ subject = [RxBehaviorSubject create:@100]; }];
    [scheduler scheduleAt:200 action:^{ subscription = [xs subscribe:subject]; }];
    [scheduler scheduleAt:1000 action:^{ [subscription dispose]; }];

    [scheduler scheduleAt:300 action:^{ subscription1 = [subject subscribe:results1]; }];
    [scheduler scheduleAt:400 action:^{ subscription2 = [subject subscribe:results2]; }];
    [scheduler scheduleAt:900 action:^{ subscription3 = [subject subscribe:results3]; }];

    [scheduler scheduleAt:600 action:^{ [subscription1 dispose]; }];
    [scheduler scheduleAt:700 action:^{ [subscription2 dispose]; }];
    [scheduler scheduleAt:800 action:^{ [subscription1 dispose]; }];
    [scheduler scheduleAt:950 action:^{ [subscription3 dispose]; }];

    [scheduler start];

    NSArray *array = @[
            [self next:300 element:@4],
            [self next:340 element:@5],
            [self next:410 element:@6],
            [self next:520 element:@7],
    ];

    XCTAssertTrue([results1.events isEqualToArray:array]);

    NSArray *array1 = @[
            [self next:400 element:@5],
            [self next:410 element:@6],
            [self next:520 element:@7],
            [self error:630 testError:[RxTestError testError]]
    ];
    XCTAssertTrue([results2.events isEqualToArray:array1]);

    NSArray *array2 = @[
            [self error:900 testError:[RxTestError testError]]
    ];

    XCTAssertTrue([results3.events isEqualToArray:array2]);
}

- (void)test_Canceled {
    RxTestScheduler *scheduler = [[RxTestScheduler alloc] initWithInitialClock:0];

    RxTestableObservable *xs = [scheduler createHotObservable:@[
            [self completed:630],
            [self next:640 element:@9],
            [self completed:650],
            [self error:660 testError:[RxTestError testError]]
    ]];

    __block RxBehaviorSubject<NSNumber *> *subject;
    __block id <RxDisposable> subscription = nil;

    __block RxTestableObserver *results1 = [scheduler createObserver];
    __block id <RxDisposable> subscription1 = nil;

    __block RxTestableObserver *results2 = [scheduler createObserver];
    __block id <RxDisposable> subscription2 = nil;

    __block RxTestableObserver *results3 = [scheduler createObserver];
    __block id <RxDisposable> subscription3 = nil;

    [scheduler scheduleAt:100 action:^{ subject = [RxBehaviorSubject create:@100]; }];
    [scheduler scheduleAt:200 action:^{ subscription = [xs subscribe:subject]; }];
    [scheduler scheduleAt:1000 action:^{ [subscription dispose]; }];

    [scheduler scheduleAt:300 action:^{ subscription1 = [subject subscribe:results1]; }];
    [scheduler scheduleAt:400 action:^{ subscription2 = [subject subscribe:results2]; }];
    [scheduler scheduleAt:900 action:^{ subscription3 = [subject subscribe:results3]; }];

    [scheduler scheduleAt:600 action:^{ [subscription1 dispose]; }];
    [scheduler scheduleAt:700 action:^{ [subscription2 dispose]; }];
    [scheduler scheduleAt:800 action:^{ [subscription1 dispose]; }];
    [scheduler scheduleAt:950 action:^{ [subscription3 dispose]; }];

    [scheduler start];

    NSArray *array = @[
            [self next:300 element:@100]
    ];

    XCTAssertTrue([results1.events isEqualToArray:array]);

    NSArray *array1 = @[
            [self next:400 element:@100],
            [self completed:630]
    ];
    XCTAssertTrue([results2.events isEqualToArray:array1]);

    NSArray *array2 = @[
            [self completed:900]
    ];

    XCTAssertTrue([results3.events isEqualToArray:array2]);
}

- (void)test_hasObserversNoObservers {
    RxTestScheduler *scheduler = [[RxTestScheduler alloc] initWithInitialClock:0];

    __block RxBehaviorSubject<NSNumber *> *subject = nil;

    [scheduler scheduleAt:100 action:^{ subject = [RxBehaviorSubject create:@100]; }];
    [scheduler scheduleAt:250 action:^{ XCTAssertFalse(subject.hasObservers); }];

    [scheduler start];
}

- (void)test_hasObserversOneObserver {
    RxTestScheduler *scheduler = [[RxTestScheduler alloc] initWithInitialClock:0];

    __block RxBehaviorSubject<NSNumber *> *subject = nil;

    __block RxTestableObserver<NSNumber *> *results1 = [scheduler createObserver];
    __block id <RxDisposable> subscription1 = nil;

    [scheduler scheduleAt:100 action:^{ subject = [RxBehaviorSubject create:@100]; }];
    [scheduler scheduleAt:250 action:^{ XCTAssertFalse(subject.hasObservers); }];
    [scheduler scheduleAt:300 action:^{ subscription1 = [subject subscribe:results1]; }];
    [scheduler scheduleAt:350 action:^{ XCTAssertTrue(subject.hasObservers); }];
    [scheduler scheduleAt:400 action:^{ [subscription1 dispose]; }];
    [scheduler scheduleAt:450 action:^{ XCTAssertFalse(subject.hasObservers); }];

    [scheduler start];
}

- (void)test_hasObserversManyObserver {
    RxTestScheduler *scheduler = [[RxTestScheduler alloc] initWithInitialClock:0];

    __block RxBehaviorSubject<NSNumber *> *subject = nil;

    __block RxTestableObserver<NSNumber *> *results1 = [scheduler createObserver];
    __block id <RxDisposable> subscription1 = nil;

    __block RxTestableObserver<NSNumber *> *results2 = [scheduler createObserver];
    __block id <RxDisposable> subscription2 = nil;

    __block RxTestableObserver<NSNumber *> *results3 = [scheduler createObserver];
    __block id <RxDisposable> subscription3 = nil;

    [scheduler scheduleAt:100 action:^{ subject = [RxBehaviorSubject create:@100]; }];
    [scheduler scheduleAt:250 action:^{ XCTAssertFalse(subject.hasObservers); }];
    [scheduler scheduleAt:300 action:^{ subscription1 = [subject subscribe:results1]; }];
    [scheduler scheduleAt:301 action:^{ subscription2 = [subject subscribe:results2]; }];
    [scheduler scheduleAt:302 action:^{ subscription3 = [subject subscribe:results3]; }];
    [scheduler scheduleAt:350 action:^{ XCTAssertTrue(subject.hasObservers); }];
    [scheduler scheduleAt:400 action:^{ [subscription1 dispose]; }];
    [scheduler scheduleAt:405 action:^{ XCTAssertTrue(subject.hasObservers); }];
    [scheduler scheduleAt:410 action:^{ [subscription2 dispose]; }];
    [scheduler scheduleAt:415 action:^{ XCTAssertTrue(subject.hasObservers); }];
    [scheduler scheduleAt:420 action:^{ [subscription3 dispose]; }];
    [scheduler scheduleAt:450 action:^{ XCTAssertFalse(subject.hasObservers); }];

    [scheduler start];
}

@end


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This is a sponsored post by Creativiva. More information about Event Manager Blog's sponsored posts.
Corporate event professionals looking for event entertainment have two priorities in mind, increase engagement and deliver experiences that stick with their audience.
A multi-sensory event is an ideal way to deliver on these objectives because of its powerful imprinting abilities on memory.
Events that stimulate multiple senses create an enticing ambiance and increase engagement as guests interact and share. Here's how you can use these concepts in your corporate events to provide a much more emotion- and thought-provoking time for your guests.
These are not your traditional "candy/cigarette girls." Today's strolling personalities are engaging performers outfitted in dream-like fashions.
Lukas Cabalka, Creativiva's Artistic Director, shared an instance when multiple senses were used to make a big impression at the Wanderluxe Gala, a fundraiser for Herbie Fund of SickKids presented by Air Canada.
Living statues create amazing photo ops as they strike a pose in front of the audience. Keep in mind these kinds of entertainers should do more than just provide an interesting sight. They may have tactile costumes made of alluring fabrics and use music or sounds to draw a crowd.
Mirrored statues provide amazing photo ops as they dazzle in the lights. Photo courtesy of Creativiva.
A sensory tunnel employs lighting, sounds, smells, and touch. At first approach, this may appear overwhelming. But consider what Creativiva did when they varied the ambiance in different parts of the tunnel during the VIP event at Evergreen Brickworks.
This allowed guests to enjoy the ones where they felt most comfortable. There was a "calming" zone, a green-lit area filled with the scent of eucalyptus and freshly cut grass with a soundtrack of calming music and sounds. There was also a "curiosity" zone, filled with blue light and delicious carnival treat scents, set to upbeat invigorating music.
Live creation performances turn crafting and art into entertainment. The art can be personalized to your event or the person requesting it. Either way, it becomes a memorable moment to watch the piece evolve from its first strokes into a masterpiece.
Artist creates exciting designs as part of the performance. Photo courtesy of Creativiva.
Costume performers come in a variety of types that can fit any theme. Add some LED lights to their attire and you can have a memorable corporate event. For instance, what could have been an ordinary meet and greet transformed into a "starry night." At a grand opening of a luxury reality development in Thailand, Creativiva created giant illuminated stars/people.
The performer inside the exclusive costume used movement and color-changing lights to wow the audience. But it wasn't just a visual performance. The costume also incorporated the tactile sense. The costume reacted to guest touch by changing the light color and moving its spikes.
Star costumed performer from "Star Catcher" in Phuket, Thailand. Photo courtesy of Creativiva.
A graffiti or sidewalk chalk artist not only produces a beautiful piece of art but is also a joy to watch during the creation process. The senses are fully involved as the demonstration combines exciting visuals, the smell of materials, and the tactile opportunities of touching the finished product or shaping the vision with ideas. The creation then becomes decor for the event.
Another engaging example of a larger multi-sensory installation is a 360-degree show. Everyone in the audience can enjoy their view as the action continues on all fronts and possibly, a variety of mediums. There isn't a bad seat in the house.
Creating an atmosphere that is a fusion of art, performance, entertainment and decor is one your audience won't soon forget. This is evident in Creativiva's NEOS©.
NEOS© are a stunning study and a combination of geometry, the power of color, and movement and statics. Precise mathematical calculations and engineering details lay the framework for NEOS'© creative, proprietary design as the elements that create a character change with the movement.
NEOS© function as live art installations on podiums and as "living sculptures" that occasionally change their poses. When they do, their unusual shapes and the movements they create are impossible to ignore. Guests often stand awestruck in front of this living art. NEOS© were also used as roaming characters interacting with the guests for photo opportunities.
Now, that we've shared some versatile examples with you, let's get down to what makes an effective multi-sensory event and the benefits behind them.
Multi-sensory events are more than just entertaining. They are memorable and not just because they are fun to behold. Scientists discovered that the auditory, visual and olfactory cortices of the brain each store memories based on the sensory information they are processing.
That means your multi-sensory event is remembered in more areas of the brain, improving the likelihood that the audience will be thinking about your event in the future. Always a good thing.
Let's take a look at our senses and how they can be used for greater effect.
While all event entertainment employs sight to interest an audience, some also use lighting or projections.
Other corporate event entertainment marries the sense of sight with sound for spectacular results. But if you want to evolve into a much richer audience experience you should consider how the five senses tie in.
Sight is the most often used sense and it is the fuel for most social media shares. Guests love photo ops and sharing visuals on social. Visuals evoke strong emotions. With lighting, projection mapping, extreme visual performances, and immersive theming, your event can be transformed into a visual masterpiece.
Sound commands attention. It can be used to create drama, set a tone, and get audience focus. Sounds can also evoke memories and increase emotional response. For instance, some sounds can make an audience tense or more productive (light classical music has been known to increase speed of thought, for instance). Music can also be used for introductions and to establish patterns and expectations on activity or to personalize an experience and create a connection.
Touch can be welcoming or reassuring. But when we speak of touch in events, it's more than a handshake. We are referring to the complete tactile sense, hands-on learning; kinesthetic interaction with lighting, walls, or costumes; and luxurious fabrics and surfaces are employed for a multi-sensory approach.
Smell is one of the best senses to use for evoking emotion through memory. For instance, an Olympic swimmer may experience a rush of adrenaline when they smell chlorine because they associate it with a race. In this situation, it is not only a memory that resurfaces but an emotional reaction as well. Most event planners would love for a smell to remind someone of their event long after it has occurred.
The menu can be used to deepen the theme and enliven the experience. Certain tastes and spices are attributed to distinct time periods or cultures. Also, the trend of local sourcing and fresher food creates much stronger flavors and appealing meals for guests. Regional specialities can add interest, pique curiosity, and provide new tastes. The same goes for local beverages.
You may already be thinking that some of these are impossible in your corporate event. Or maybe you're thinking that when the event is reviewed in its entirety, you do accomplish them all but at different times. However, a savvy corporate event planner learns how to employ many of them at the same time. That cumulative effect of multi-sensory stimulation makes an impression and drives action. That's why so many retailers use multi-sensory approaches in their stores.
"It's very easy to overwhelm the audience even with just two senses simultaneously. The key is the know-how and craftsmanship of showmaking such as direction, dramaturgy, choreography, and developing the right mise-en-scene."
Not only are senses the way we explore our world, but they also affect mood and influence activity. That's why it's important for corporate event planners to understand the power behind the use of the senses.
For instance, citrus smells are known for the invigoration and excitement they bring, while lavender is known for its soothing effect. If you don't apply this knowledge to create the atmosphere of your choosing, you could be missing out on an opportunity.
Senses can evoke memories, increase productivity, create an atmosphere.
A multi-sensory approach is ideal for corporate events and learning. According to a 2015 report from London & Partners, "Our five senses act as biological learning portals, with all information and stimuli entering our brains through those doors. So the more of the brain that's activated, the more easily learning occurs and the more likely we are to retain what we learned. Human brains crave unique multi-sensory experiences."
So how do you host a successful multi-sensory event?
Creating sensory focal points is a great solution for smaller budgets and events where you need just a pop of excitement and interest. This method can work well to add surprise and delight in places where a fully immersive experience is not possible or might take away from attention needed in another area like in the case of a board meeting.
A fully immersive experience, on the other hand, is one that surprises the audience on a much larger scale and will be talked about for many days, weeks, or years to come. It tantalizes every sense and, because of its grand scale, offers more opportunity to impact memory.
When senses are involved, it creates an event that remains vivid and can be sparked by that sense being reignited in the future. As in the case of the "Rose Girls©," it is possible that attendees at that event would think about it again when they smell the delightful fragrance of a rose in bloom. Top of mind is essential to attendees returning to your event and multi-sensory design is a great way to enhance that.
For the most effective kind of multi-sensory event, you want to think of ways to add a heightened sensory experience to every aspect of it, not just the entertainment. For instance, plush seating and exotic fragrances can enhance the guest experience between speakers or entertainment. You can also add wellness focal points that incorporate multiple senses through massage and sound chairs.
Adding smell, taste, and touch, to focal points at your event is not the only way to captivate your guests. The most beguiling is a full-scale way to use the senses through an immersive experience. In immersive events, multiple senses are used throughout, not merely peppered in.
Don't worry that your venue is too plain for an extraordinary multi-sensory event.
There are so many ways to incorporate a multi-sensory approach to corporate events but the things that are most critical in deciding how you will do this are the needs and interests of your audience. Some audiences need a multi-sensory, immersive, multi-genre show to impress while others will be amazed by something more calm like a standalone human art installation.
In order to understand their preferences, do your research to find out the kinds of experiences they are used to. Is your demographic younger and frequently attends cutting-edge events? Then immersive is likely the way to go.
If your demographic is older and prefers a more sedate experience, look for ways to insert more multi-sensory components on a smaller scale like in an optional lounge setting or using human art or characters who stroll through the event.
Some of the most common reasons that event planners forgo creating an immersive, multi-sensory event experience are a perceived lack of budget and time for design.
While a totally immersive experience may require a larger budget, there are ways to incorporate the senses for smaller budgets as well. Creating smaller focal points or using individual performers are two of those ways.
Another way is to use sponsorship to cover the costs of a multi-sensory experience. Providing your sponsors with branding opportunities is an easy sell on a production that you know will get noticed and shared.
There's a blossoming trend in corporate event entertainment toward full-scale productions with the expectations of your audience driving that. If you're not delivering on their expectations, you can be sure someone else will. Yet, creating production-quality immersive entertainment isn't easy. You need a partner that can help deliver on a successful event. Select a group with a creative vision in line with your event that can help you delight your audience for amazing results.
Creativiva is a live entertainment production company that crafts unique memorable experiences. In its 15 years of worldwide endeavours, Creativiva has reached thousands of people with its multi-genre and innovative projects. Innovation, creativity and uniqueness are the stepping stones of the company's philosophy.


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Dubai: Dubai Duty Free ( DDF ) on Thursday said it closed 2013 with sales reaching Dh6.65 billion, representing an 11.4 per cent increase over the previous year.
The year had already showed positive signs with December marking Dh700 million worth of sales.
DDF celebrated its 30th anniversary on December 20 with a 30 per cent discount on various products, which resulted in a record 215,000 transactions bringing in Dh111.88 million during the 24-hour period.
The revenue represents a 40 per cent increase over the anniversary in 2012.
The year recorded approximately 26 million sales transactions overall, which brings the daily average at around 71,000 sales transactions, the airport retailer said in a statement.
He added that the opening of Al Maktoum International airport has also resulted in a positive impact on sales that is set to continue.
"Also, our shopfloor staff continue to provide terrific levels of customer service, which in turn drives our sales," McLoughlin told Gulf News.
Perfumes retained its position as the best-selling category with sales reaching Dh1.06 billion, representing an increase of over Dh148 million over the last year. With a 16 per cent year-on-year increase in its sales, perfumes now contribute 16 per cent towards total sales at DDF , as per the company statement.
Meanwhile, the beverage and gold categories followed with gold reaching sales figures of Dh613 million, showing a five per cent year-on-year increase.
Confectionary sales also increased by 12 per cent, reaching Dh520 million.
Other categories where sales increased include watches, which rose by 16 per cent to Dh459 million; and cosmetics where sales reached Dh446 million, marking a 20 per cent increase over 2012.
Sales of delicatessen rose by 13 per cent to Dh298 million, whereas souvenirs, and handbags and leather goods have seen an increase of 22 per cent, and 46 per cent respectively.
Additionally, sales at DDF Departures rose by 11 per cent, while Arrival sales increased by 13 per cent compared to the previous year. Terminal 2, which was fully renovated by December, recorded a 22 per cent increase in sales.
Alongside record sales, 2013 witnessed the opening of Concourse A, dedicated to Emirates Airline fleet of A380 aircraft, and the opening of the passenger terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport. This collectively provided DDF with over 28,000 square metres of retail space.
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From page 27 of Secondary Marketing Executive's October Issue by Patrick Barnard "How Much Skin Should Be in the Game?" with commentary from industry veterans on Freddie Mac has made some adjustments to how borrowers can reach Home Possible Advantage's 3% minimum down payment requirement. Click here to view the October publication.
Arthur Prieston, chairman of The Prieston Group, which includes subsidiary PBIS and affiliate American Mortgage Law Group, says, "Ideologically, the FHFA is more inclined to support programs where the borrower has a significant-enough stake in the investment." This ideological stance, he says, could have been part of the rationale for the change.
Prieston, who also serves as chairman of the Mortgage Collaborative's newly formed capital markets committee, points out that the recent guideline change for Home Possible brings Freddie Mac "more in line with Fannie Mae and the Federal Housing Administration, which both have three percent programs." This, he says, also could have been part of the rationale.
Another possible factor in Freddie's decision, Prieston says, is that "there is growing interest amongst affinity groups to co-support down payment assistance programs." For now, lenders can still do 1% down loans using Freddie Mac and other loan programs.
For more information on The Prieston Group, contact Arthur Prieston or Lynette Nelson.


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Celebrations or festivities are just incomplete without sweets. Diabetics, obese or weight watchers are filled with guilt whenever they get a mouthful of sweets. A solution for this guilt: low-calorie and no-calorie sweeteners. But are they healthy???
A sweet preparation is a must at times of merry making. Sugar and its products are the most widely used sweeteners for these preparations but they are high in calories and have other side effects. To combat this negative effect low or no calorie sweeteners are gaining popularity as they can help us cut down on calories, control weight and help to manage chronic conditions like diabetes. Till date six artificial sweeteners are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) which include: aspartame, saccharin, acesulfame-K, neotame, tagatose and sucralose.
Aspartame (marketed as Sugar Free Gold®, Equal®): Aspartame is 200 times sweeter than sugar, with calories same as sugar i.e. 4 kcal/gram. However, since very small amounts are used in foods it is considered free of calories. There are no side effects connected to aspartame; only exception is for people who have phenylketonuria (a rare genetic condition). These people should avoid aspartame completely.
Saccharin (Sweet'N'Low®, SugarTwin®): It does not contain any calories, does not raise blood sugar levels and its sweetness is 200-700 times sweeter than sugar.
Acesulfame-K (Sunnet®, Sweet One®): Acesulfame-K is 200 times sweeter than sugar, with no calories. It is not broken down by the body and is eliminated unchanged by the kidneys. Therefore diabetic patients may safely use the product without it affecting their blood glucose levels.
Neotame and Tagatose: The newest of the low-calorie sweeteners. Neotame is approximately 7000 times sweeter than sugar. Tagatose is derived from lactose, a carbohydrate found in dairy products.
Sucralose (Splenda®, Sugar Free Natura®): Sucralose is the only non-calorie sweetener made from real sugar. To produce sucralose, sugar molecule is altered, making it much sweeter than sugar. Unlike sugar the body does not recognize it and thus is not digested, absorbed or metabolized for energy, nor affecting blood glucose levels, thus making it safe for diabetics.
Stevia (Sugar Free Herbvia®, Uber Natural sweetness®): A natural alternative sweetener, Stevia is a herb that is much sweeter than sugar and calorie-free. Though it has received FDA approval it is sold as a dietary supplement.
• Low calorie sweeteners do not increase the risk of cancer. Studies have shown that they do not initiate or promote cancers, even among high intake users.
• Sugar Substitutes do not increase the risk of other diseases. In contrast, they can be a potentially useful tool in the management of calorie and carbohydrate intake, promoting overall health management.
• All approved sweeteners are safe for pregnant and nursing mothers. However, the advice of a physician or dietitian is recommended.
Unapproved Sweeteners: Sugar substitutes not yet approved by the FDA include: Alitame (Aclamate), Cyclamate (currently banned by FDA).
Take on Sugar Substitutes: No artificial sweetener should play a major role in a healthy diet. Maximum admissible intake is 50 mg / kg body weight / day i.e. for a 50 kg person an intake of not more than 2.5 g of sweetener per day is considered safe.
All these above mentioned sweeteners are considered safe today; tomorrow some new researches might make them fall short of the safety norms. Like sugar, sugar substitutes also contribute little or nothing in the form of nutrients, and also replace more nutritious foods in the diet. It is advisable that they should be used judiciously and not become the way of life.
This entry was posted in Diabetes, Health & Fitness, Know Your Foods and tagged Diabetes, diabetic sweetener, low calorie sweeteners, Splenda sweetener, Stevia sugar, Sugar free sweeteners, Sweetener for diabetics on April 11, 2013 by Shruti.


While some around the country might have questioned the University of Miami's hiring of Al Golden to replace Randy Shannon, it is already apparent that Golden will be making some significant headway toward the Hurricanes' recruiting efforts leading up to National Signing Day 2011.
Golden, who breathed competitive life into a moribund Temple program, has hit the ground running in Coral Gables in an effort to restock what was a shockingly bare cupboard at "The U."
The man known as "Golden Al" due to his recruiting prowess as an assistant at Boston College, Penn State and Virginia already has made strong inroads toward one potentially program-changing recruit: pro-style QB Gary Nova (6-2, 210, Ramsey, N.J., Don Bosco Prep).
Nova was originally committed to Pitt, but the departure of Dave Wannstedt as the Panthers' boss put the QB back on the market. Golden already had an eye on Nova while at Temple, and while Rutgers and Virginia currently have stronger position with Nova, Golden and his assistants are selling the fact that the Hurricanes do not have another quarterback in the 2011 class.
Nova is set to take an official visit to Rutgers on Jan. 21, and isn't expected to announce his college destination until NSD on Feb. 2.
Even if Golden and Miami do land Nova, the Hurricanes still have a lot of work to do to salvage a respectable signing class. The U currently has only six commitments -- DE Anthony Chickillo (6-3, 226, Tampa, Fla., Alonso HS), WR Phillip Dorsett (5-10, 170, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., St. Thomas Aquinas HS), DB Jeremy Davis (6-4, 189, New Berlin, N.Y., Milford Academy), TE Chase Harper (6-4, 260, Corsicana, Texas, Navarro CC), LB Nick Menocal (6-3, 235, Miami, Fla., Belin Jesuit Prep) and DE Olsen Pierre (6-6, 280, Fork Union, Va., Fork Union Military Academy).
As high school football season wraps up across the country, all-star season ramps up for potential college football players. Here is a glance at some of the nation's top all-star events being held over the next month.
The 411: The North will be led by future SEC players A.J. Johnson (Tennessee), Brian Randolph (Tennessee), Chris Sanders (Georgia) and C.J. Uzomah (Auburn). The South is led by stars Jay Rome, Malcolm Mitchell, Justin Scott-Wesley (Georgia) and Shannon Brown (Alabama).
The 411: Standouts Damiere Byrd (South Carolina), Dondi Kirby, Sheldon Royster, Bill Belton (Pittsburgh), Kyshoen Jarrett (Pitt), Deion Barnes, Brandon Clemons, Trip Thurman (Florida) and Marquise Wright (Pitt) highlight the North roster, while stars Dominique Terrell, Darius Jennings, Kevin McReynolds and Darian Cooper lead the South. Five-star Cyrus Kouandjio is also on the South roster and if he participates, it will make this an even stronger group.
Who: Players from all over the United States, Canada and one each from Australia and Croatia.
The 411: This is the first annual event for the National Underclassmen Combine organization , which is the leader in football camps held nationally for high school players of all ages. This year's inaugural event has Damiere Byrd (South Carolina), Vance Roberts (West Virginia), Amarlo Herrera (Georgia), Jabari Hunt-Days ( Georgia Tech ), and Kenny Williams ( Texas Tech ).
The 411: Plenty of talent on display including Georgia-bound quarterback Christian Lemay 's first appearance since he was suspended for his senior year, athlete Ladarius Brown , running back Marlin Lane (Clemson), running back Justice Hayes (Michigan), defensive lineman Kenny Hayes (Ohio State) and tight end Eric MacLain (Clemson).
The 411: The nation's No. 1 player, defensive end Jadeveon Clowney , leads a loaded roster for the annual event held at Tropicana Field. Other five-star prospects in the game include offensive tackles La'El Collins and Cyrus Kouandjio, as well as safety Hasean Clinton-Dix.
The 411: Four top-ranked players at their positions -- defensive tackle Michael Bennett , inside linebacker Curtis Grant , strong side defensive end Stephon Tuitt and athlete James Wilder Jr. -- lead the East. The West's offense is especially impressive with running back Malcolm Brown and wide receiver George Farmer , each No. 1 at their position, and a strong offensive line leading the way. This is the premier all-star event in the offseason.
A five-star quarterback and a handful of four-star talents head this week's list of 21 verbal commitments - which are non-binding pledges and are always subject to change before Feb. 2.
Five-star QB Teddy Bridgewater (6-3, 192, Miami, Fla., Northwestern HS) announced that he will attend Louisville. Bridgewater chose the Cardinals after de-committing from Miami, Fla. He also considered Florida, Florida International, LSU, Rutgers, South Florida and Tennessee.
Four-star CB Demetrious Nicholson (5-10, 167, Virginia Beach, Va., Bayside HS) chose Virginia, four-star RB Jameel Poteat (5-11, 200, Harrisburg, Pa., Bishop McDevitt HS ) is bound for Cincinnati, four-star CB Kyshoen Jarrett (East Stroudsburg, Pa., SHS) committed to Virginia Tech , four-star CB Tevin Mitchel (6-0, 175, Mansfield, Texas, Mansfield Legacy HS) pledged to Arkansas and four-star CB Nick Waisome (5-10, 170, Groveland, Fla., South Lake HS) chose Florida State.
FB Patrick Skov (6-1, 241, Lawrenceville, N.J., Lawrenceville Prep) is headed to Stanford, RB Josh Clemons (5-10, 205, Fayetteville, Ga., Whitewater HS) chose Kentucky, K Matt Goudis (6-0, 165, West Hills, Calif., Chaminade Prep) committed to Missouri, WR Alonzo Russell (6-4, 185, New Berlin, N.J., Milford Academy) is bound for Toledo, and OLB Keith Lewis (6-2, 215, Tampa, Fla., Freedom HS) will go to Ole Miss.
OT Joe Thuney (6-5, 235, Kettering, Ohio, Archbishop Alter HS ) committed to North Carolina State, DE Reggie Coates (6-2, 230, Encino, Calif., Crespi Carmelite HS) decided on Nevada, CB Devin Gaulden (5-10, 177, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., University School of Nova Sout) is headed to Wisconsin, TE Drew Owens (6-5, 230, Charlotte, N.C., Ardrey Kell HS) committed to South Carolina, and RB Adonis Ameen-Moore (5-11, 230, Denver, Colo., Mullen HS) decided on Syracuse.
QB Brock Berglund (6-4, 200, Highlands Ranch, Colo., Valor Christian HS) pledged to Kansas, S Dondi Kirby (6-3, 190, Monroeville, Pa., Gateway SHS) chose Illinois, WR Eli Rogers (5-10, 180, Miami, Fla., Northwestern is joining Bridgewater at Louisville, CB Fred Wilson (5-11, 165, Bakersfield, Calif., West HS) committed to UNLV, and CB Allen Chapman (5-10, 175, San Francisco, Calif., CC of San Francisco) will transfer to Kansas State.


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Lone Star roots for old-school country star
Michele DeVinney
Whatzup Features Writer
Heads Up! This article is 4 years old.
Granger Smith's rise up the country music charts led to an unsurprising crossover success given the overall popularity of country music.
Smith's good looks no doubt helped the situation. He personifies what contemporary country stars often exemplify. Handsome and wholesome, patriotic and true blue Texan, Smith is everything we've come to expect from his generation of country stars.
Creating a Comedic Character
But there's also something decidedly old school about him. For older country fans who got their music fix on the 1970's staple Hee Haw, there's something very familiar and comfortable about Smith, or rather, Smith's alter ego, Earl Dibbles Jr. Creating a character that strikes a much different pose than the talented singer was born of something fairly common – sibling tomfoolery.
"I believe the first [YouTube video my brothers and I] ever came out with was a video called 'Freddy's Enchiladas,'" Smith told Rolling Stone in 2014. "It was a character named Freddy. And Earl was another one down this pipeline of, 'Let's make a funny video that has nothing to do with music.' Earl did exactly what we always wanted — it went viral. It started getting millions of views, which was great for me, because it was so easy to become Earl — I've got family members that are exactly like him. So it was easy to slip into that character."
With a catchphrase that also harkens back to Hee Haw, Smith enjoyed the popularity and success of his character on YouTube, but oddly he didn't seem to understand how important it might be to incorporate that into his concerts, as he told Rolling Stone.
"We had people coming to our shows holding up signs saying, 'Yee Yee,' 'Crack a cold one,' 'Put a good dip in.' And people were walking away from our shows with no satisfaction towards that video at all. It was a completely different entity. We realized we're crazy unless we come up with an Earl song. So I wrote 'The Country Boy Song,' which was easy to write. It was just going down the monologue of Earl's day. We put out 'The Country Boy Song' simultaneously with a music video, because we always wanted to make Earl visual. That song went even more viral than the first video, and that's when we knew, 'This has to be part of our show.' It has been one of the greatest blessings and the most fun I've ever had in music since then."
Keeping things more Serious
Although Smith parlayed the "Yee Yee" phenomenon into merchandise, Dibbles is not a constant presence in his live show anymore. In both his headline shows, like his upcoming appearance at The Clyde, and as an opening act for some of country's biggest names, Smith takes his music seriously and his fans as well. Hosting a podcast which allows him greater communication with his fans outside of the usual social media platforms, Smith is a musician first, and it has been that focus that has helped lead him to success since he was first drawn to music as a kid.
"It all started, for me, when I started playing guitar," he told All Access in 2017. "I think the Eagles were the first band that I really started becoming obsessed with music about, and that got me into learning to play guitar. I played 'Tequila Sunrise' as the first song I learned on guitar, and I would try to sing along and emulate that sound. But, what really created the passion for the lifestyle as a musician was George Strait. I first heard George Strait and saw him when I was 15, and that whole atmosphere had such a huge impact on me that I really never will forget it. It set me on the path that I'm still on today, chasing the energy that I felt that day."
Although the Eagles are generally considered a California band, the individual members were not California natives. Don Henley is, in fact, a Texan as is George Strait, which underscores how closely Smith identifies with his Lone Star roots. Although at one point he did move to Nashville, typical of many country performers, he is now back in Texas where he not only grew up but earned a degree at Texas A&M. He discussed that connection with Rolling Stone.
"Texas is home to me," he said. "It's a big part of what I do and where I come from. It's been a big platform for me, especially the Texas Music platform, to have the charting system, and to have the touring system to get us out to where we are now, outside of Texas on the Yee Yee Nation Tour. In doing that I was playing in front of guys like Kevin Fowler and Roger Creager and Aaron Watson, and those guys really took me in. Especially Kevin Fowler, who really taught me how to sell merch and how to make T-shirts, and T-shirts that would sell better than others, and how to engage, and how to really embrace being an independent artist. When you're independent, it's not just the song, it's not just the show, but it's the complete package."
Serving Veterans
To further establish his multi-dimensional approach to his career, Smith has not only further expanded upon the fun of Earl Dibbles Jr. but has also furthered his involvement with veterans, many of whom he performed for early in his career.
With last year's documentary and soundtrack, They Were There: A Hero's Documentary, Smith profiled five soldiers who lost their lives, one of whom to suicide upon his return home. The documentary allowed Smith to show a deeper side, one that has long been evident in his music outside of his comedic efforts. Smith will likely share some of these stories through his music in his Clyde performance.
"I learn on this film as the viewer learns. It was really mind-blowing," Smith told Taste of Country. "I think that the misconception a lot of times is these people were mentally unstable before they went into the war. The story of this particular guy was he was just a normal guy — a very likable, pillar of the community kind of guy — and he saw some things that injured him mentally. All injuries, I've learned, are not physical. He saw some things that he was not able to recover from. The people around him…didn't know the warning signs before it was too late."
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Morgentaler's Order of Canada ignites culture war
By Dennis Gruending
A war of words has erupted around Dr. Henry Morgentaler's appointment to the Order of Canada on July 1st. Some have hailed him as a hero to women while others brand him as a murderer for his role in developing freestanding abortion clinics. The Prime Minister has taken the unprecedented step of criticizing an Order of Canada appointment. "My preference, to be frank, would be to see the Order of Canada be something that really unifies, that brings Canadians together," he told the media on July 2nd. Canada's Roman Catholic bishops made much the same point in their statement saying the award creates "controversy and division". The bishops are calling for the award to be rescinded and they level a harsh criticism of Morgentaler as someone who has "encouraged the development of a culture of death." A Vancouver area priest who received the award in the 1980s says that he will return his medal.
Morgentaler was among those who lobbied for a change in Canada's abortion law but he can hardly be credited, or blamed for, the liberalization that occurred in 1969. It was his establishing standalone clinics that saw him arrested and imprisoned. In 1988, however, the Supreme Court ruled that the new law was contrary to Section 7 of the Charter of rights and Freedoms which guarantees (for women in this case) the right to life, liberty and security. The Mulroney government then introduced new legislation that would have criminalized later term abortions. The legislation passed in the House of Commons in 1991 but failed to win approval in the Senate.
Words in the abortion debate are often brandished like weapons and there appears to be little place for common language or accommodation. Those who believe that a woman has the right to terminate a pregnancy describe their position as being pro-choice. They describe those who disagree with them as being anti-choice. Those who believe that a woman should have no such right describe themselves as pro-life and their opponents as pro-abortion or worse. The language wars do not end there.
Author and linguist George Lakoff says in his book Moral Politics that the words embryo and fetus are medical terms. An embryo is the product of conception, more than just a cluster of cells but not yet recognizable as a member of the species. A fetus is a further stage of development but there is no precise and specified moment at which a cluster of cells becomes an embryo and the embryo a fetus. Lakoff says that the choice of these words "call up a medical context in which the issues are medical issues." Opponents of abortion use the word baby or unborn child. The Catholic Organization for Life and Family (COLF), for example, criticized the Morgentaler appointment in a July 2 news release. COLF said, "It is neither heroic nor admirable to cause the death of unborn children, the most vulnerable of all Canadians." COLF is a joint project of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Knights of Columbus, a Catholic men's organization. Lakoff writes, "The very choice of the word baby imposes the idea of an independently existing human being."
The Catholic hierarchy confers personhood upon the earliest stages of the embryo that results from the fertilization of sperm and egg, and the bishops extend this position even farther to say that it is sinful to use any "artificial" form of birth control to prevent that fertilization from occurring. The hierarchy also believes that the practice of birth control leads to the slippery slope of what the bishops call an abortion mentality. This is not the place to debate the hierarchy's position on birth control other than to say that few people in our society, including Catholics, take it seriously.
In Vancouver, Father Lucien Larre says that he'll return his Order of Canada medal rather than be associated with Morgentaler. Father Larre is no stranger to controversy and division himself. He once lived in Saskatchewan where he founded Bosco Homes for treating emotionally disturbed and addicted adolescents. In 1992, some years after he was awarded the Order of Canada, a Saskatchewan jury convicted him on two counts of physically abusing children in his care and acquitted him on nine other charges. He was sentenced to one day in jail and paid a $2,500 fine for one charge of common assault. The National Parole Board of Canada pardoned him five years later and erased the charges.
Henry Morgentaler is 85 years old and is apparently in poor health but he remains a galvanizing symbol. Some groups and MPs have also used his appointment to criticize Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin, who acts as head of the Order of Canada advisory council. Alberta Conservative MP Ken Epp was quoted in the Toronto Star as saying, "Is she now totally out of impartiality because of the fact she has weighed into this?" Criticism of judges was common in the old Reform party and lives on among Conservatives. Since Canada enacted the Charter of Rights and Freedoms in the 1980s, some of the highest profile cases have involved women, sexual minorities and aboriginal people. The political and religious right is antagonistic toward the charter and suspicious about what it considers to be liberal-activist judges.
Mr. Harper's comments regarding the Morgentaler appointment can be seen as political. He had earlier promised that his government would not attempt new legislation regarding abortion, although there are three Private Members Bills at various stages that do deal with aspects of it. Harper's position will have disappointed many in his political universe but by questioning the Morgentaler award he sends a sympathetic signal to social conservatives without having to do anything about it. They may well demand more of him.
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Hilda Wiebe says:
Good article. I would have hoped that by now abortion rights would be understood and less controversial. I listened to Dr. Ellen Wiebe, a long-time provider of safe abortions in Vancouver, being interviewed on CBC yesterday and she mentioned that many women in the pro-life camp come to her for abortions when faced with an unwanted pregnancy. Pro-lifers are as connected to women who seek abortions as anyone else. However, the hypocrisy of the pro-lifers is well, something else!


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Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], December 7 (ANI): Snowfall has been reported in the hilly areas of the state including Lahaul and Spiti, Kinnaur and Kullu with the temperature expected to drop further in the coming days, according to India Meteorological Department Head of Himachal Prades
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Kinnaur (Himachal Pradesh) [India], November 14 (ANI): Three people were killed on the spot and two others were injured in a road accident at Sangla Chetkul road near Batseri Gate in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district on Sunday, informed State Emergency Operation Centre.
Earthquake of Magnitude 4.4 hits Himachal's Kinnaur
Kinnaur (Himachal Pradesh) [India], November 9 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 on the Richter Scale occurred today at 4:27 PM at Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday, said National Centre for Seismology (NCS).
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Kinnaur (Himachal Pradesh) [India], October 28 (ANI): Three bodies of trekkers, who died in heavy snowfall, were recovered and brought to the base camp of Barua Trek in Himachal Pradesh, informed Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) on Thursday.
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Kinnaur (Himachal Pradesh) [India], October 25 (ANI): Following heavy snowfall in the Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur, the district administration on Monday banned all trekking, mountaineering activities on all treks.
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Kinnaur (Himachal Pradesh) [India], October 25 (ANI): Three trekkers out of a group of 13, died following heavy snowfall in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district, informed Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) on Monday.
Himachal Pradesh-Uttarakhand tragedy: 5 trekkers dead; 2 Rescued,
Kinnaur (Himachal Pradesh) [India], October 22 (ANI): Army on Thursday recovered five bodies and rescued two people from snow in a rescue operation with Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), informed Abid Hussain Sadiq, Deputy Commissioner, Kinnaur.
Kinnaur landslide: NH-5 opens for light motor vehicles
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 18 (ANI): The National Highway-5 (NH-5) which was closed due to a landslide at Chaura in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh has been opened for light motor vehicles on Saturday, informed the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) offici
NH-5 continues to block for next 75 hours due to landslide in Kinn
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 18 (ANI): The National Highway-5 continues to close for the next 75 hours due to a landslide at Chaura in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday evening.
NH 5 blocked due to landslide in HP's Rampur
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 6 (ANI): National Highway-5 has been blocked due to landslide at Jeori near Rampur in Shimla district, informed the state emergency centre.
One killed, two injured in mishap in Himachal's Kinnaur
Kinnaur (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 20 (ANI): One person was killed and two received injuries in a car accident in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh on Friday.
Apple prices down in Himachal on weak demand, high supply
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 19 (ANI): Due to a slump in prices of apples in the fruit markets of Himachal Pradesh, farmers are not receiving an adequate amount for their crop. The fear of an impending third COVID-19 wave is also adding to the panic forcing farmers to sell even


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Here's lookin' at ya, kid!
By the time it was finished, my fingers were hurting like hell. So I kinda skimped on the ciggie smoke. Bogie was the inspiration for a hard-boiled Vampire story that I wrote for "The Harrow" sometime back called A DEATH BY ANY OTHER DAME.


One of the things we've heard from District Administrators after implementing 1:1 initiatives is that the challenging part has only just begun. Now that they have these beautiful new devices, administrators have to make sure they're useful to students and teachers.
Implementing a district-wide game-based learning program is a great way to make sure you're getting the most out of your Chromebooks, iPads, or other technology. We've even seen schools that haven't gone 1:1 take a creative approach to game-based learning.
Because implementing anything at a district-wide level is challenging work, we've created a free ebook that will make the process easier for you. Included in the eBook are case studies with schools and districts that have successfully implementing a game-based learning program, worksheets to guide you through the process, helpful tips from educators and administrators, and funding sources that will get your program off the ground.
Download your eBook today and learn how to implement game-based learning at a district-wide level.


Take those pumpkins off the porch and put your costumes back in the closet, Halloween is behind us and the Holiday shopping season is in full swing. More consumers than ever are doing their holiday shopping online, in fact 15% of all commerce in the world is done online. 15% may not seem like much, but when you consider that Canada is one of the most "plugged-in" countries in the world, that number spikes.
We have put together some surprising facts for you and if there's one thing they all show us, it's that your business simply cannot miss out on these opportunities.
It's been predicted that consumers will spend $124.1 billion online this holiday season, that works out to be about a sixth of all shopping. That makes the 2018 season the biggest ever. What about the biggest day ever? That title goes to Cyber Monday - $7.8 billion will be spent on that day alone. It's followed closely by Black Friday ($5.9 billion) and American Thanksgiving ($3.3 billion). Spending in the 5-day shopping period around American Thanksgiving is going up almost 20% over last year.
As you may have guessed, mobile plays a huge role when it comes to online shopping – it's bigger than ever. 57% of all e-commerce store visits will come from mobile devices as well as 37% of all e-commerce transactions. But what's the best way to reach people on mobile? Well, consumers are twice as likely to make their purchase through a mobile app than through a mobile web browser. If you don't have an app for your business, many don't, consider selling your products through a service like Amazon Marketplace or Best Buy Marketplace.
Getting your products on social media platforms is also a good idea, however, referral traffic from social has decreased by 11% over the last 2 years. Social media is still a great channel, it sees the most traffic of any channel for consumers seeking inspiration.
Probably the most striking fact of all, 1% of SKUs will account for 70% of all sales. It's more important than ever to get your hands on this year's hottest items. Amazon released their list of the 25 hottest holiday toys, as have eBay and Walmart. These lists are a great place to start to ensure you have the best inventory in stock. If you need additional capital to stock up on these hot products, a Small Business Loan might be perfect for you.


Infinity wrap dresses continue to be one of the most popular line items that we sell here at Bridal Alchemy. Brides know that they get great value for money. They are also assured that each dress is made to precise measurements as well as the exact colour that the bride wanted. Keep in mind that wrap dresses are extremely flexible in that they can be styled in many different ways. Click HERE for a YouTube how-to video.
If you would like to order your wrap dresses, then simply email info@bridalalchemy.co.za with the words "Wrap Dress Order Form" in the subject line. We will then reply to you with our standard ordering template and our colour options.
Please note that while our September R450 promotional price offering has now expired, that we will continue to offer the price to customers who order 3 pieces or more. If you are ordering fewer than 3 pieces, then the standard price of R535 per dress will apply.
We DO however anticipate that due to the rand/dollar exchange rate, that our textile merchants will be upping their prices to us soon. We will do our best to keep our prices as low as possible.


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An Inquiry-Based Approach At Woodland Pre-Schools
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Woodland Pre-Schools' inquiry-based curriculum is designed to build carefully upon earlier stages and support each child's natural dispositions and curiosities. They are now accepting applications for children from 6 months to 5 years at six campuses. There is a special promotion and accompanied trial class for new children applying for August 2022. Click here to make...
Guide To Family-Friendly Changi Point Coastal Walk With Kids
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Spanning approximately 2.2km in length, Changi Point Coastal Walk is an easy walking trail suitable for kids and boasts of breathtaking views of the eastern coast. Also referred to as the Changi Boardwalk, this scenic walk has been divided into 6 sections (although the walk is entirely seamless without you knowing which section you're in)...
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There is no shortage of outdoor areas where Singaporeans, expats and tourists alike can explore for a nature-filled experience. But besides the usual MacRitchie Treetop Trail and Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, another scenic outdoor adventure awaits at… Labrador Park! The Nature and Coastal Walk is perfect for those looking for a chill experience, and is...
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Paya Lebar Quarter has become one of the most popular places to head to, with countless shopping and dining options. But in between all that bustling, there's also a brand new playground that you can head to with the little ones for a break! Parkside Playground is nestled next to PLQ3 and has 2 twisting...
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Boosting your little ones' immunity is always and has always been on every parents' mind, be it whether you're concerned about COVID-19 or merely the common sniffles or various strains of influenza. Most believe that wellness comes from within and immune-boosting foods are the way to go when it comes to increasing your child's tolerance...
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Brown Butter is the latest café creation from the crew who founded Hana Japanese Restaurant and Benjamin Browns. Opening in March 2020, Brown Butter focuses on healthy, fresh, aesthetically pleasing food, and is an avocado lover's dream! The menu has a good mix of sweet and savory items that will sure to be a hit with...
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Learn more about Clarence Brown Theatre.
With a dual mission to train the next generation of theatre artists and to provide top quality professional theatre, the Clarence Brown Theatre at the University of Tennessee Knoxville is one of only 12 academic LORT (League of Resident Theatre) institutions in the nation. Under the artistic direction of Calvin MacLean, the CBT season runs from August through May and features eight productions ranging from musicals to drama.
The Clarence Brown has a rich history and a mission equally focused on enriching the culture of Knoxville and training the next generation of great artists. Offering a diverse season of plays and musicals, the theatre is a LORT D Equity company run and operated by the University of Tennessee Dept. of Theatre to foster professional standards in the theatre curriculum and to serve the greater East Tennessee community.


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Herbie is a fictional sentient anthropomorphic 1963 Volkswagen Beetle.

Herbie may also refer to:

 Herbie (film), a 1966 short film by George Lucas
 Herbie (franchise), the film series from which the Beetle originated.
 Herbie (given name), a list of people and fictional characters with the given name or nickname
 Herbie (tree), an elm tree located in Yarmouth, Maine
 H.E.R.B.I.E., a fictional robot created by Mr. Fantastic of the Fantastic Four
 Herbie Popnecker, title character of Herbie comic

See also
Herbert (disambiguation)
Herb (disambiguation)

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In honor of Valentine's Day, we are talking today about home design that can enhance romance. You may recall that one of our previous posts, called "Build A Home Without Getting A Divorce – 5 Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before Taking The Dive" addressed staying married while building a home. This one addresses a similar topic but in a different way.
One of the most romantic spots in a home these days, surprisingly, is the outdoor living. This is the place where couples can go to have a glass of wine at the end of a long day and get away from the TV, the kids (maybe), and enjoy the sunset. Sometimes, meaningful conversations occur and there is almost always a sense of relaxation. Maybe it's a covered veranda or a spa with a relaxing water feature. As long as it is quiet, it is a great place to relax and unwind with the one you love.
One thing we really love about this one is the curtains, made for outdoors, that can close off the area. It's great for those days when it's a little windy or a little sunny to make it just a little more comfortable and inviting. The other great design feature here is the spa (built by Jenkins Waterscapes). Pictured at left is a night shot of this spa. It's waterfall from the top of the arches makes a cascade of water, adding a little privacy to the design, while the overflow down the stepped side of the spa allows for a deeper and more immersed spa experience.
The lighting can really set the mood, too, as this LED colored light can change to any color – even magenta! One thing is for certain about this spa- you will have the undivided attention of the one you love while in it. No one will be bringing a phone, iPad, or any other electronic device to this party. Nor will there be any TV-watching going on here. Isn't that why you built that beautiful home – so that you could spend more quality time with the ones you love? Of course it is!
There are many romantic design opportunities throughout a home. This is just one of them. And different people have different definitions of what romantic design is. That's why we developed our Lifestyle Analysis process to ask clients all the pertinent questions about their design preferences before we begin designing their home. Home design is subjective and yet, when it's good, it's good. We think this one, because of what it can bring to a relationship, is Valentine's Day good.
You know, doors in a home used to be solid and heavy. When you closed a door, you felt the quality of it, and it reflected on the quality of the home. With the advent of production homes, the nice heavy quality door has become less prevalent. Well, let's bring back quality doors to our homes. These glass panel and solid doors from TruStile do just that!


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Q: Can't install sample dataset on Kibana - Forbidden Error Installed Kibana and Elasticsearch on my macOS Catalina via Brew (not sudo), but I'm not able to install the sample data sets. Anyone have any idea why I'm getting this Forbidden error and how to resolve? The error message is on the bottom right of the picture

A: go to the conf of elasticsearch uncomment and fill the path.logs line with the right path

A: Check if you have enough(>90%) disk space available
A good way to look for reason of any error is logs if available :)
I was trying to load Sample Data (eCommerce orders, flight , web logs) in to my kibana. I was getting some error. Logs shown below
elasticsearch.log
[o.e.c.r.a.DiskThresholdMonitor] high disk watermark [90%] exceeded on [/Users/xyz/Installs/ElasticSearch/elasticsearch-7.9.3/data/nodes/0] free: 15.1gb[6.4%], shards will be relocated away from this node; currently relocating away shards totalling [0] bytes; the node is expected to continue to exceed the high disk watermark when these relocations are complete
My MAC has total 250 GB space, I freed up extra 20 GB, then it worked. Please check if you have enough memory (more than 90% should be available)

A: go to management -> index pattern -> create index pattern.

A: Looks like for some reason I hit the threshold where the indexes are locked because of no more disk space and so I had to unlock the indexes manually
https://discuss.elastic.co/t/unable-to-create-index-pattern-from-kibana/167184

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Gold Medal-Winning 'Final Five' Take New York City by Storm
The Final Five are taking New York City by storm.
The gold medal-winning U.S. women's gymnastics team visited the Empire State Building Tuesday morning as they begin a whirlwind media tour after their incredible accomplishments in Rio.
Their Kellogg's Tour of Gymnastics Champions will officially start on Sept.15, in Spokane, Washington and end on Nov. 13 in Boston. They will visit 36 U.S. cities and showcase gymnasts from 2012 and 2016, according to Kellogg's.
Hometown hero and breakout star Laurie Hernandez, along with Simone Biles, Gabby Douglas, Aly Raisman and Madison Kocian took in the view of the city from 86 floors above the ground. And it provided another first for Old Bridge, New Jersey resident Hernandez: being able to take in the view from the observatory of the Empire State Building. It's all making for a surreal experience, she said.
"I used to have someone pinch me beforehand just to make sure it wasn't a dream," Hernandez told NBC 4 New York.
Biles called Hernandez a "perfect fit to the team" in Rio.
"She's always making all of us laugh," she told NBC 4. "I think she has a very similar personality to me. We roomed the whole time to Rio. We just love her to death."
Since getting back Monday, Hernandez has been able to see her parents for a bit, and she's now looking forward to reuniting with her siblings.
In the meantime, the team is hoping to "rest and eat and chill," said Douglas, who was also on the 2012 Fierce Five.
Raisman, also a two-time Olympian, said "it's been a blur" since the team arrived in New York and that the intense public focus and being followed by papparrazzi has been "crazy" and "surreal."
"There's just so much, you just never expect it," she said. "Laurie lives like 45 minutes from here, I don't know if she's ever experienced the craziness of New York like this. I don't think any of the girls have right after the Olympics, except me and Gabby."
"Everything has been go, go, go, we haven't had time to sit down and think about it," added Biles.
One thing on top of the women's New York agenda? Finding some great pizza.
"Gabby will probably find us the best pizza because she's gotten pizza multiple times here, so she's probably our best best," said Raisman.
As for the native Hernandez's pick?
"It's all pretty good!" she said diplomatically.
The team will later appear Tuesday night on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.


What is a Green Team and why is it important?
Creation of a "green culture" is key to sustaining a movement and providing energy to effect change. The culture has to get down to the grass roots so that the citizens motivate the leaders, the leaders inform the citizens and both provide the energy to reach goals. A Green Team provides the necessary leadership to create a green culture and is required for the Sustainable Jersey program.
We recommend several important things you can do to create that culture including forming a Green Team with significant membership and an important agenda, launching a Green Challenge to the entire community and holding a Green Fair and educational events with interesting topics each time.
Green Teams lead and coordinate sustainability activities by leveraging the skills and expertise of team members to develop plans, implement programs, and assist with educational opportunities. Successful sustainability efforts include representatives from the entire community from the beginning of the process. EcoMatters can provide you with the needed structure and strategy to form, develop and inspire your Green Team.


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Q: Nowhere vanishing 1-form on a compact manifold I need to prove that a nowhere vanishing 1-form on a compact manifold can not be exact.
I know it should be an application of Stoke's Theorem, but I'm not sure how to reach a contradiction. I think if we let the 1-form be $\omega$ and integrate it over the manifold M, then we will use the exactness to get the integral to be 0. But I believe this is only true if the manifold has empty boundary. Also I'm not sure why the integral being zero would be a contradiction.
Any help is understanding this problem would be appreciated

A: Let $\omega$ be a $1$-form on a compact manifold $M.$ We have that $\omega$ is exact if and only if there exists a smooth function $f:M\to \mathbb{R}$ such that $\omega =df.$
Now, since $M$ is compact and $f$ is continuous there exist $p,q\in M$ such that $f(p)\le f(x)\le f(q), \forall x\in M.$ But it is $(df)(p)=(df)(q)=0.$ That is, $\omega(p)=\omega(q)=0.$


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Best Ergonomic Mechanical Keyboards: Reviews and Buying Guide 2022
Ergonomic is a word you'll come across a lot during your search for the best mechanical keyboard. Although you may be familiar with the term already, it's likely that you…
ByThe Hobbiestly Team July 8, 2022 July 11, 2022
Ergonomic is a word you'll come across a lot during your search for the best mechanical keyboard. Although you may be familiar with the term already, it's likely that you still don't know the true meaning. An ergonomic design refers to a design that's tailored to the needs of a user.
Basically, when a keyboard sports this design, it's made in a way to provide the ultimate comfort. Instead of you trying to fit with the layout of the keyboard, it's actually the opposite. But does it really work, though?
Many people have reported that this design eases tension throughout their bodies. Remember that typing can put a strain on your body especially the wrists. Being in such a strenuous position for an extended period of time can lead to problems like neck pain and carpal tunnel syndrome. The latter is serious and needs to be treated immediately.
One of the underlying causes of this condition is typing in an unnatural position. You can tell when the hands aren't positioned naturally. It will cause tension that leads to hand fatigue. If you're looking for the best ergonomic mechanical keyboards, there are some to consider.
It doesn't have to be branded. As long as the keyboard serves its purpose, you can just buy it. Using this type of keyboard can keep muscle strain at bay. Due to the high importance, don't hesitate to invest in a quality product.
It's much cheaper to buy an ergonomic keyboard than to pay for hospital visits because there's a problem in your wrist. By the way, don't forget to check out these awesome products.
The Best Ergonomic Mechanical Keyboards in 2022
1. Kinesis Freestyle Pro Ergonomic Split Mechanical Keyboard (Cherry MX Brown Switches)
2. Ergonomic Keyboard, Natural Wired Mechanical Gaming Keyboard, X-Bows Ergo USB RGB Backlt MS TKL Sculpt Keyboard
3. Eagletec KG010, RGB Mechanical Keyboard, 104 Lighted Keys Natural Ergonomic Aluminum Design
4. Velocifire Wireless Mechanical Keyboard, Ergonomic, High Battery Lasting for Copywriters, Typists, Programmer
5. Mistel BAROCCO MD770, Split Mechanical Keyboard with Cherry MX Brown Switch
Picking The Best Ergonomic Keyboard
1. Style
2. Wired or wireless
3. Wrist rest
FAQs – Best Mechanical Keyboard
1. Are mechanical keyboards better for your hands?
2. Are mechanical keyboards better for RSI?
3. What are the five symptoms of RSI?
4. What are the steps that you will take to avoid RSI while working with the keyboard and mouse?
Final Thoughts on Buying Mechanical Keyboards
Look at that design. You may have never seen keyboards that look like this, but they do exist. If you need an ergonomic keyboard in its finest form, this can be an option. It's designed to support your work position.
Since the keyboard is split in two sections, you can adjust the angles to the needs. They can be separated up to 20 inches far. The design isn't the only thing that contributes to the great typing feel. The mechanical switches further elevate that comfort.
As we know, tactile feedback of mechanical switches help us type faster. This keyboard uses Cherry MX brown that has distinct qualities like a low activation force and the ability to endure 50 million strokes. It has more features to offer.
Apart from 9 custom layouts, you'll also be provided with macro recording and office hotkeys. Setup is easy as you just have to plug the keyboard into the compatible slot.
Just make sure your computer runs one of the newer Windows version, from 7 to 10. Other supported platforms include Chrome, Linux, And Mac OS X. Compatibility isn't an issue, and we dare say it's much better than those with only Windows support.
This is another keyboard that has a quirky design. There's nothing creepy about the curvy key lineup. It's not added for aesthetic purposes, but rather for comfort. The cross-linear design will make your hands rest comfortably on the keyboard. It follows your arms' natural angles. Typing can cause fatigue because it puts a strain on the wrists.
To boost comfort while typing, an ergonomic keyboard is the solution. This way, you'll be able to type for longer without feeling fatigue. Coming with the packing is 1 unit keyboard, a keycap removal tool, and braided Type-C to Type-A cable. In terms of design, it looks quite compact.
Despite the curvy design, the letters actually use the QWERTY arrangement, so there isn't much of a difference compared to a traditional keyboard. The build quality is also solid. It contains aluminum to increase robustness. Meanwhile, at the bottom there's rubber feet that keeps it from moving around during use.
The letters are resistant to fading thanks to the double injection. To use the keyboard to its fullest potential, you can download the proprietary software. It's useful for key remapping and other settings.
Key switches play a role in keyboard feedback. Since this uses blue mechanical switches, performance shouldn't be a problem. They are designed to provide a satisfying typing experience and maximum durability. While resistance is necessary, too much of it isn't good, either.
Thankfully, this keyboard serves the right amount. The keys don't feel hard to press, but at the same time register with high precision. The click sound is also pretty loud. This is important for gaming keyboard in general.
For those who care about backlighting, this product also has an RGB LED backlight. The user can switch between 5 lighting modes. There's also an option to turn up or down brightness up to 5 levels.
What about the construction? It's magnificent. The aluminum and ABS combo should give it an edge in endurance over products that contain only ABS. It's made to deal with abusive gaming. The keyboard has 104 keys, which means it's a full-sized version.
Some of you may prefer compact keyboards, but this is just as good. Keep in mind that more keys mean it's functional not just for gaming. Another awesome feature is water-resistance.
Anti-splash is a common feature in keyboards, just don't submerge it water because that requires another level of liquid resistance.
This is another choice for those wanting an ergonomic mechanical keyboard. It provides a satisfying typing experience. If your job requires you to type fast, this will help. The keystrokes are not only pleasant, but also precise. It utilizes brown switches that produce a low noise output.
If you've never been a fan of noisy keyboards, you've stumbled upon the right product. The tactile feedback further increases its value. Well, it comes as no surprise given that it's mechanical. Tactile feedback is destined to be present since it's one of the key features. For the record, this keyboard is wireless.
The battery lasts long enough before you need to recharge it. One full charge nets around 150 hours of use, but make sure to turn off the backlight to get close to that figure.
On another note, it's charging while typing, so you don't have to wait until it reaches full capacity. In terms of OS support, it works with some Windows versions like XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10. Linux devices are compatible, too.
This product reminds us of the split keyboard above. The only difference is the left and right sections aren't the same size. It's slightly larger on the right, but this shouldn't be a big deal because the keys are evenly distributed on both sides. The keyboard makes use of brown switches.
There are some advantages they have, like tactile feedback and gentle typing. Who said tactile keys have to resist presses hard? The subtlety on this keyboard makes it suitable for copywriting. Your fingers won't hurt because you only need to press lightly.
For gaming it's good, but for regular typing it's excellent. What's the purpose of a split keyboard? It allows you to position the keyboard to your comfort level. In other words, this design is good for keeping the wrists at a natural state.
The keycaps aren't susceptible to fading, while the backlight offers multiple customizations. It also has macro support, so that you can assign commands to the keys and remap them with ease.
Decide on what style you want. As with products included in this review, ergonomic keyboards can be contoured or split. Contoured keyboards have unique shapes that may look strange at first.
The curve on these keyboards serves a purpose, which is to keep your wrists in a neutral position. To be quite honest, split keyboards aren't less weird especially with the cord flanking both sections. However, you should know that it's also meant to keep the wrists relaxed.
Ergonomic keyboards come in wired and wireless versions. A wireless keyboard provides more comfort and flexibility as you can place it far from the monitor.
Meanwhile, the cord on a wire keyboard can limit its movement, but it has other benefits like no latency issues and clutter-free. There's a reason why they're preferred for gaming.
Although ergonomic keyboards are already built with comfort in mind, a wrist rest pad can take it to the next level. Wrist rest is the detachable part at the bottom of a keyboard.
Not every model has this, but when there's one, it will make the keyboard look slightly bigger. You can remove the extension if you don't need it, though.
It depends on what you mean with better. If you refer to typing feel, then it is. Typing on a mechanical keyboard feels more satisfying if that makes sense. Each key is connected to an individual switch unlike a membrane keyboard where all the keys are put on a huge sheet of rubber.
The kind of experience a mechanical keyboard provides is called tactile feedback which feels little resistance while pressing a key. Just press down until the actuation point. After that point, the key will register and you can proceed to other letters.
RSI stands for Repetitive Strain Injury. This is the type of injury that affects the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. The causes are often related to poor typing habits.
Perhaps, you like to hit the keys forcefully albeit not necessary. Or maybe you like to type in bad positions. This can cause tension which triggers damage to the said areas.
But, how does choosing a specific type of keyboard help in this scenario? The answer for a mechanical keyboard lies in its design. A mechanical keyboard is designed to make a loud clicking sound and have an actuation point that doesn't require you to press all the way down.
The audible sound helps give confirmation that you have pressed a key, while the actuation point helps prevent you from overworking your fingers.
This condition may bring on symptoms like pain, swelling, stiffness, tenderness, and sensitivity to heat or cold. All these symptoms can start out mild and then increase in intensity with time.
Although treatment helps, the symptoms can make it hard to continue working with your fingers. It takes time for the muscles to recover. The best you can do during this period is rest and get the necessary treatment.
There are some preventive measures you can take. First, type in a neutral position. This is what ergonomic keyboards are trying to accomplish. They help position your wrists at their most relaxed state.
Choosing a mechanical keyboard also helps for reasons that have been stated before. Additionally, don't position the keyboard too high like above elbow level. When it's too high, it will cause a strain. As for the mouse, you can avoid tension by using a better mouse pad.
You may have seen pads with a small bump at the bottom. That bump acts like wrist rest on a keyboard. Both are designed to reduce strain. These specially-designed pads aren't expensive, so why not get one for yourself?
The best ergonomic mechanical keyboards come in various form factors. Some have curvy designs, while others are divided into two. There are also angled keyboards with the front having a different height than the back.
Despite all the differences, these designs have the same goal, which is to reduce wrist strain. Too much strain is bad because it can cause problems like carpal tunnel syndrome.
Before it happens, you can invest in an ergonomic keyboard. Ergonomic and mechanical are two different things. Mechanical switches will increase comfort significantly. When a keyboard combines the two, you'll get the most benefits.
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