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Computer Ergonomics: Life Saving (or at least creating a pain-free life)

The term ergonomic office is no longer just a catchphrase on the lips of the trendy. Ergonomic office standards have even been implemented in some US Governement offices. Ergonomic office products are now being sold both to individuals for home offices as well as to companies for their offices. But what is it that makes ergonomic office products so special?

In a nutshell, ergonomics is the science of human tasks and the machines that assist them to perform those tasks. The result is, of course, products that are designed to fit the requirements of those performing the tasks - us. For example, many people have to sit for many hours a day, which can cause pain when sitting in a bad posture. Therefore, it is important to design the chair so that it supports the body well. As many doctors and chiropractors have stated, most of the pain experienced by office workers was due to badly designed products and misalignment of good posture.

Perhaps the most vivid example of an ailment caused directly by office work is Carpal Tunnel syndrome. Carpal Tunnel is one of the most common ailments reported by people who spend most of their day working with a keyboard and monitor. The repetitive motion of typing while the hands are not properly aligned and positioned causes the tendons in the wrists to become inflamed and painful. Carpal Tunnel can become a chronic condition if not dealt with, and a slew of cases from the 90’s nearly overwhelmed the medical community.

Carpal Tunnel was a new ailment, brought in by the rise in computer related jobs. Throughout the 80's and 90's, Carpal Tunnel was most commonly found among secretaries and programmers, as well as other computer-heavy job descriptions. The ergonomic keyboard first appeared on the market in the mid 90’s and was popularized by Microsoft. A new, revolutionary design tilted the keyboard body in a V shaped angle, thus enabling fingers to reach keys more easily and with less stress to the wrists. Relief, or at least the first wave of it, had arrived.

As technology and design advanced, a new generation of ergonomic keyboards appeared, improving the original model. Adjustable keyboards became the rage, allowing the user to adjust the keyboard at exactly the right angle for them. Other ergonomic keyboards included a built-in trackball, fully separated keyboards, and other gadgets and designs.

The ergonomic mouse was introduced soon after the keyboard. The normal, everyday mouse is as hard on the wrist as is the normal keyboard. Ergonomic mice shift the angle in which they're held to provide maximum support for the wrist and hand, thus reducing the possibility of Carpal Tunnel. The ergonomic mouse can look a tad whacky in its design, but it delivers ongoing comfort that cannot be found in the traditional mouse design. Design ranges from mouse boxes to upright mice.

However, other ailments were directly related to computer use, and as computers become more prevalent in offices and at home, they began to rise. Neck and shoulder pain was especially bothersome to many people who spent hours in front of a computer monitor. Their desk wasn’t adjustable, nor was the monitor positioned in the correct angle. The basic adjustment of a monitor for an individual was usually overlooked by office managers and administrators, causing a great deal of suffering to many people.

Adjustable computer monitors with ergonomic design solved some of the problem. Special implements such as monitor risers became popular to help workers adjust the angle of their monitor properly. Laptop stands of all kinds helped people all over the world avoid the stress inflicted on the body by leaning into a laptop. Several implements such as monitor stakers and flat screen arms appeared on the market, supplying the demand for products that can help monitors be adjusted perfectly for each individual user.

Perhaps one of the least thought about ailment is the headache produced by monitor glare. Human eyes are drastically affected by the constant high-speed flickering of monitors. The glare and flickering are much harder on the eyes than paper, making reading from a monitor doubly fatiguing for the eyes. This, of course, can cause headaches and migranes.

Glare monitors were developed in the early 90’s to reduce these headaches and have come a long way since then. A good anti-glare product should obviously reduce the glare from the screen. It should also sharpen the monitor image by reducing visible flickering, thus reducing eye fatigue and headaches.

Although our life today more often than not revolves around a computer, there are ways to avoid the ailments that curse the computer generation. Using ergonomic chairs, adjustable desks, as well as the multitude of other products that employ computer ergonomics can literally be a life-saver for all those cursed with the aches and pains associated with any computer job. Whether you work in an office or have a home office, make it an ergonomic office. Your entire body will thank you, and may even give you a standing ovation!

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Where did the washing machine come from

The very early beginners of the washing machine started in 1691 when the first English patent was issued under the category "washing and wringing machines" It wasn't until 1752 that an early drawing appeared in "The Gentlemen's Magazine" which was an English publication from Germany.
At one point in 1782, Henry Sidgier was given an English patent for his unique rotating drum washer.
The Electric washing machine came along in around 1904 when Louis Goldenberg who worked for the Form Motor Company.
By 1928 Electric washing machines were selling 1 million units a year, In 1934 the first laundrette opened in Texas with the use of coin slots and commercial laundry equipment was first produced.
Over the Second World War the production of washing machines stopped yet research continued. At this point over 60% of homes in America had a washing machine.
By the 1950's Several manufacturers were producing these auto or at least semi automatic machines and also the first large washing machines were being produced for the commercial industry.
Front loading machines became the industry standard for commerical washing machines in Europe in the 1970's although different speeds of machines have been developed ranging from 360 to 200RPM, In the US  top loading machines are much more commonly used, many believe the reason for this difference is the fact that many Europeans like prefer integrate their machines under worktops.
Modern washing machines are far more economical than what they used to be back in the 40's. For example they now feature child locks, delayed timing and aquastop which can detect leaks in the machine. What's more is that the machines on sale today are far cheaper and more economical so it is a good result all around really.
The idea back in those days was to produce a waterless machine in order to save on energy. So the idea of a 'Green Machine' has been present for a long time
or "airwash" technology which is being pioneered in Japan.

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