According to one general aspect, a computer-implemented method for managing global keyboard shortcuts is described. A thumb-rest portion is located a short distance from the handle to facilitate use of a thumb to grip and tear away packaging. Individual’s use of cleaning stations is monitored to determine compliance with hand-washing requirements. Multiple values of the surrogate signal associated with the same nominal breathing phase can be used to determine a mean value of the surrogate signal for the target position associated with that phase and a variation of the value of the surrogate signal for the target position associated with that phase. In addition, the basket of the ski pole is adjustable to allow for different ski conditions. Two groups of knitting stitches to be crossed are arranged in alignment on one needle bed and crossed when they are transferred to another needle bed, and these crossed groups of knitting stitches are securely hooked onto front and back needle beds so as to form a cable pattern in a portion extending over both needle beds.