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Phoronix: Freedreno Gallium3D Driver Might Be Merged Soon
The open-source "Freedreno" Gallium3D driver that provides reverse-engineered 3D support for Qualcomm's Adreno/Snapdragon graphics processor is turning out to be in quite good shape. Freedreno is one of the first good ARM Gallium3D drivers and it might soon be merged into Mesa...
Please clarify the +50% number - is freedreno running at 50% or 150% of the blob?
when it comes to mobile GPU's vs desktop GPU's, are the mobile ones a ot simpler and a lot easier to write for?
im guessing when it comes to mobile there is a lot less functionality you would hva e to reimplement so its less work, but there is a lot more importance on making shure you transfer data efficiantly since embedded devices that have these chips dont have big bandwiths like the desktop systems. and the dificulty in desktop GPU's is that they have a ton of hardware specific functions that you have to take advantage of to even compete with the manufacturer supplied driver. im prettt shure the mobile chips dont have all the power management dificulties and similar problems. also when you do desktop GPU driver support you are constantly compaired to the manufacturer supplied drivers even for windows where they all have over 10 years of development with a ton of focus on game specific performance enhancements and profiling. for the mobile world, im pretty shure these vendors just kinda throw something together that kinda works and ships it, so comparison wise you dont really have as high of a goal to overcome if your trying to make a higher performing driver.
thats my guess though, clarification would be nice.
I don't have any firsthand knowledge, but I would assume that power management is even more important/complicated on these chips. They place so much emphasis on power savings that I'd be surprised if this was simple.
I do agree with your comments on memory bandwidth optimization being important, and hopefully we'll see some nice cross-driver improvements to the gallium architecture and state trackers as a result of attempting to optimize performance on arm SoCs where every little bit counts.
as far as power managment goes, i dont think ive ever read that mention in the ame sentance as the mobile gpu's. actualy i dont think its ever mentioned much with the intel IGP either, its mostly talked about when it comes to discreet pci-e cards. id almost think that the integrated gpu's have other ways of handling its speed that are much simpler. like that feature of the newer intel chips, i think its turbo boost or something like that, where it canautomaticaly overclock one cpu core if its seeing a high single thread demand. i remember the gpu being mentioned with that, not so much for overclocking the igp, but if the igp wasnt being used as much the one cpu core could go even higher since there isnt as much stuff generating heat.
oh, that was probably a bit of a misinterpretation of what I said.. what I actually meant was >=50% of the glmark2 tests actually *work*. Without a (non-android) linux driver, I don't actually have a way to do a real "apples-to-apples" comparison w/ blob driver so it is a bit of an unknown where i stand on performance vs what is actually possible (although I do know there are at least a few significant areas where I am leaving a lot of potential performance on the table).


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CLERMONT, Fla. - - The Wilmington University softball team dropped a doubleheader on day 11 at the National Training Center on Monday, falling 13-6 to No. 24 Grand Valley State and 9-0 to Saint Joseph's College in Clermont, Fla.
The Wildcats fell to 4-13 overall in their 23-game nonconference Spring Break trip to Florida, facing the third ranked team on Monday during the two week trip.
Wilmington built a 4-0 lead right out of the gates in game one against No. 24 Grand Valley State, but couldn't hold onto the early lead in the first game of the day.
With two one out and the bases empty, Jessica Hassman doubled to start the first inning rally. Brooke Berger and Christin Headley followed with back-to-back singles to load the bases. Kinsley Parker knocked in the game's first run of the day with a single into left field, scoring Hassman from third. Rachel Painter followed suite with a two run single down the left field line, scoring Berger and Headley while moving to second on the throw. Kristin Garvin rounded out the first inning scoring with a sacrifice fly, bringing in Parker to make it 4-0.
But the Michigan team didn't stay down for long, as they responded with five runs of their own in the bottom half of the first. The Lakers loaded the bases with no outs, and scored the first run on a n RBI groundout to second base. Grand Valley State tacked on two more runs with a single up the middle before a two-out error allowed two more runs to score to make it 5-4 after one complete inning.
The Lakers tacked on at least one run in each of the next four runs, smacking 15 hits through the course of the game. The Wildcats combined for nine hits in game one, and scored single runs in the third and fifth innings to stay within striking distance.
Berger, Headley, Parker, and Painter all collected two hits for the Wildcats, while Hassman accounted for the team's ninth and final hit. Painter finished with three RBI's to lead the 'Cats, while Parker added two. Hassman and Berger each scored two runs in the late morning contest.
The second game was the opposite, as the teams were held in check in the early going. Saint Joseph's then erupted to score at least one run in each of the final four innings before finishing the game with two runs in the top of the sixth.
The winning runs for the Pumas all came in the third innings, as the nine hole hitter lead off the inning with a single into right field. After advancing to second on a sacrifice, Saint Joseph's put runners on first and third on a fielding error, still with one out. Brittnie Boerema then tripled in both runs to take a 2-0 lead, a lead they would not surrender.
The Wildcats were out-hit 8-2 by the Pumas, as the Wildcats hits came in the second and the fifth, but both runners were left stranded. Headley and Kristin Garvin each went 1-for-2 for the Wildcats in game two.
Katie Warrington was saddled with the loss in game two, pitching 3.2 innings before taking a one hopper back to the mound off the face, forcing her out of the game. She gave up six runs (two earned) on five hits before handing the ball over to Danielle Griffin to finish the game. Each Wildcat pitcher picked up three strikeouts in the loss.
Wilmington will take its final day off of the two-week trip on Wednesday, but will return to action on Thursday with a doubleheader against Southern New Hampshire and Wayne State College at the National Training Center.


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December 2010 Pomona Swap Meet - Web Exclusive
Written by David Freiburger on December 6, 2010Whenever out-of-towners email us to ask what kind of gearhead stuff they should see when they're in Southern California, we always advise to try and be here during one of the six or seven weekends per year that the Pomona Swap Meet is held. It happens at the historic Fairplex in Pomona, site of the very first NHRA drag race and where two meets per year are still held. The Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum is also on the property.
Our most recent trek to Pomona was Sunday, December 4, and we cruised the car corral seeking new project cars but didn't find anything we couldn't live without. The swap meet was a little smaller than usual, as it often is in December, but there was still lots of sheetmetal to choose from. See it below in out gallery of 260 photos. For more information, see PomonaSwapMeet.com .


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I to like my SUV too much to part with it. We also have two large dogs so an EV is never going to work for us. I have added CNG so my Expedition is dual fuel. I want to buy an EL but will not until I have a Flex-Fuel engine option with the engine also being on the CNG list.
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Visualizing Progress with Agile Storymapping
Kanban walls, status reports, risk logs … with so many project management tools, it's easy to fall into the complacent feeling that a project is staying on track. But keeping a project on-track in terms of enhanced user experience goes beyond just hitting that next release deadline: it's also about adding value to the business and building features that matter to end users. It's also important not forget the UX debt we may have built up thanks to shoddy software practices.
When it comes to keeping all of these elements in perspective, storymapping is a great technique that can help us focus on the bigger picture, while also keeping our wider stakeholder group (like developers and product owners) aware of the project's progress. As designers, we are uniquely poised to maximize the potential of storymaps to help visualize the status of our team's work and bring in a new flavor of project management to the development kitchen.
Let's examine what storymaps are and then look at how to build one.
What are Storymaps?
Storymaps are an agile tool originally conceived by Jeff Patton in 2005 and further explained in his 2008 article, "The new user story backlog is a map."
Patton has gone on to write about how storymapping and UX relate, championing storymapping as way to alleviate the lack of common understanding that comes with trying to tie agile and UX together. As he explains, "[S]oftware has a backbone and a skeleton—and your map shows it."
Agile Alliance defines storymapping rather formally as "a more structured approach to release planning … consisting of ordering user stories along two independent dimensions." At its most basic though, storymaps are large card arrangements, not too dissimilar to other walls used in software development. The only difference with storymaps is that instead of focusing on the day-to-day "flow" of a team's development pace, a storymap reveals how tasks relate to larger buckets of work, grouped by activity.
In short, a storymap provides a visual representation of the overall piece of work you're trying to accomplish at a glance, rather than trying to keep it held up in documents. The photo below shows a story map in practice.
Storymaps are a great addition to any team's project wall, whether next to in-use Kanban lanes or to-be design mockups. They help to flesh out what an entire project looks and feels like, illustrating how far your team has moved forward without trying to assign everything an ambiguous column.
And the best part about storymaps? You don't have to use them strictly in agile environments. They work with all sort of activities and tasks. In fact, I've used storymaps to track everything from content strategy work to the requirements refresh of a banking system. They're adaptable to a project's needs and a team's desires.
How Do Storymaps Help Projects?
Storymaps help with the planning, prioritizing, and visualizing of project work. Agile coach Steve Rogalsky explains that storymaps not only encourage iterative development (which is a key to evolving the design of a user experience), but also help with outward progress tracking—an added benefit for most visually oriented designers.
It's often hard to track how big a project is and where we're adding value. Storymapping takes a different approach to project management, looking at the entire project as a whole, using groupings to break the work up in manageable chunks.
Storymapping takes a different approach to project management, looking at the project as a whole
Storymapping is not too far off from release mapping, but instead of thinking about our work in terms of batch releases, we think about it in terms of activities. As we begin each unit of work then, we can strike a line through it, X-ing entire tasks out once only they're complete. This allows team members and stakeholders alike to see how far the project has moved. Most importantly, it helps people outside the project ask key questions about what's holding the team back, providing insight and transparency into our work without formalizing the process.
How Do You Build One?
The creation of a storymap depends largely on what type of work you'd like to map out.
Start by breaking down your larger project into tasks (e.g. user stories or simple "to do" items) and translate them onto cards. Each task should be easy enough to accomplish within a reasonable amount of time (I try to keep tasks to a maximum of two weeks).
As Andrea Gigante reminds us, storymaps are very much alive, so we shouldn't try and plan tasks that might take us into the ensuing years. Keeping them capped at about two weeks helps keep us honest with ourselves, and our stakeholders.
Next, sort your tasks into categories. There are two ways to do this: an open card sort or a closed card sort. Card sorts here would be essentially grouping your units of tasks into logical "activities" based on similar properties.
An open card sort allows you to figure out how things fall together randomly, while a closed card will help you align activities to business terminology. I prefer to use open card sorts as it allows me to define the grammar that shapes the project I'm working on. Designer Mike Long noted in his blog post on activity maps that mapping is great in this way, helping teams "create a precise and elegant lexicon that will sharpen [our] understanding about what [we] are trying accomplish."
Lastly, organize your cards onto a wall in a clean and visible format. Jeff Patton and Steve Rogalsky put tasks under activities vertically, while others prefer to use a horizontal format.
I'm fond of the horizontal variety because you never know how big a story map will get. I tend to keep up all old tasks for an entire project, as it shows just how big a piece of work is actually becoming.
There's also an opportunity to add personal touches: I've had colleagues who insist on using sickies as a visual key to track cross-functional requirements, while others swear by using different color cards so that we don't get confused by which tasks are assigned to which activity.
Again, the styles for building a storymap are endless. Improvise and adapt the technique to your own benefit.
A Word to the Wise
While storymaps are a fantastic technique to focus on outcomes over outputs, they're only successful if a wider stakeholder group has adopted them. I've had experiences trying to implement storymaps where I made the mistake of not including key team members in the creation process. Without this buy-in and participation from across different parts of the organization, the storymap was a useless artifact.
Check out Steve Rogalsky's "Tips for Facilitating a User Story Mapping Session" to learn more about introducing storymaps to your teams in effective manners.
Bottom Line
Storymaps are only one tool to track the bigger picture as a team. When all is said and done, you should find a technique and style that suits your team best. As Laura Busche shared in her recent Smashing Mag article, any sort of working wall is "an invaluable tool for design thinking."
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Hi Dave,
If you need an online tool I recommend trying out storiesonboard.com
We've developed it because unfortunately it isn't always feasible for us to have the necessary space on walls. Especially when we have the story mapping sessions at our clients' offices.
We needed a tool that's impressive enough to use in executive status meetings, and also comfortable to use for every day tasks (standups, discussions about stories, taking notes of ideas)
wondering how come there is no mention about Agile Scrum Certification is not in the list.
Does a storymap need to be 'post it note' based? What electronic tools can be used for a storymap?
The tool I'm involved with developing that supports this stuff is called Cardboard at www.cardboardit.com. The support for multiple people working from multiple locations is strong. I know some other folks who really like mural.ly.
One thing I'll always remind people is that the value of a map isn't in the model itself. It's in the shared understanding groups get by building them collaboratively. You can't beat the face to face for that. Close seconds are google-docs style collaborative tools.
There's lots better models to really use to communicate details to people outside the room. Journey Maps are great. And I love Todd Zaki-Warfel's Task Analysis Grid: http://www.servicedesigntools.org/tools/137 For me, I separate the idea of the work we do to make sense of things and design from the work we do to communicate our decisions. Story mapping - and working with sticky notes or cards on a tabletop will kick the a** of any tool out there for getting people on the same page fast. :-)
Thanks much for asking the question!
I had a good experience with cardboardit last week. We had a large story mapping session with one team in the room and two other teams attending remotely. The remote teams collaborated in breakout sessions on parts of the story map using cardboardit, then we came back together as a large group and shared learnings and stories from the breakout session, putting them up on a map on the wall, simultaneously scribing it onto a shared meeting session with cardboardit. The remote folks - on the phone for two full days - reported finding the meeting very engaging.
We didn't use the collaboration features of cardboardit - we didn't want the business users having to deal with a new tool - we just had one person using cardboardit sharing on webex. That might be for our next meeting.
Hi Dave,
There are lots of tools to make digital storymaps.
ThoughtWorks makes a product called Mingle, which allows you to organize stories into maps. Check it out here: http://www.thoughtworks.com/products/mingle-agile-project-management/features-benefits#
Alternatively, Atlassian, a company dedicated to making collaboration tools, has a plug-in for Jira & Greenhopper which allows you to create storymaps. Just found a great article (similar to this one actually) detailing how to make a storymap using their plug-in. Read about it here: http://blogs.atlassian.com/2013/06/visualize-your-roadmap/
There's also Story Mapper by Carbon Five for Pivotal Tracker: https://storymapper.io/
I'm sure there's others I'm missing.
Good luck building your digital wall.
Hi there,
You can also try FeatureMap at http://www.featuremap.co, a collaborative story mapping tool which allow you to visualize the high level progress.
Visualizing progress can work only if you create prioritized layers of features per sprint of your story map, to keep the flexibility of the approach.
Story Maps are wonderful tools. But I don't think they work well to "track progress". The benefit of story maps is to get an entire team, with management, to think about managing scope effectively. The conversations shifts from "is this whole project on track?" (fixed scope) to "what scope can we cut for our first release to manage product and business risk? (flexible scope)"
Heads-up: UXMatters is publishing a series by Lis Hubert and Donna Lichaw discussing storymapping for content strategy http://www.uxmatters.com/mt/archives/2014/02/storymapping-a-macgyver-approach-to-content-strategy-part-1.php
Hi David. If you're interested in learning more about the narrative storymapping we used (which has more to do with TV writing than agile, but looks the same on a wall :), I just taught a workshop on it and posted the slides: http://www.slideshare.net/dlichaw/storymapping-the-user-experience
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Reds manager Dusty Baker was happy for Tim Lincecum when he threw his first no-hitter on July 13. Baker just doesn't want to see Lincecum match Johnny Vander Meer by throwing a second straight no-no. Nor does he expect him to, for that matter.
"Usually I'm not glad for a pitcher throwing a no-hitter, unless he's on my team," Baker said last week. "But [I'm glad] for a guy that was on top and has sort of been struggling the last couple of years.
"There's a good chance when we face him next week, he won't throw a no-hitter."
Lincecum will try to prove Baker wrong Monday night at AT&T Park, where the Giants will host the Reds for a four-game, three-day series.
Two starts before he struck out 13 Padres and walked four en route to a 148-pitch no-no, Lincecum found himself on the wrong side of history, as the losing pitcher when Cincinnati's Homer Bailey no-hit San Francisco on July 2. Less than two weeks later, he was the author of the Majors' second no-hitter this season.
The up-and-down end to Lincecum's first half was somewhat reflective of the turns his career has taken of late. Once an overpowering hurler with a 95 mph fastball and two National League Cy Young Awards to his name, Lincecum has more recently relied on his slider, changeup and curveball, mixing them in to complement his fastball.
But Lincecum still relies on his fastball, which remains effective when he locates it well, and has not changed the way he presents himself to opposing hitters.
"I've been able to buy into the changes I needed to make, not being resistant to them, and accepting of the process," Lincecum said the day before the All-Star break. "I think I have to treat myself like [a power pitcher]. It may not show on the [radar] gun or anything like that, but I think when I try to throw the pitches that I throw, I throw them with the intent of a power pitcher."
Lincecum is still just 5-9 with a 4.26 ERA in 19 starts, and he's not that far removed from a World Series run in which he was relegated to the bullpen. But his no-hitter snapped a six-start stretch without a win, and perhaps there is hope it will once again get him back on track.
Lincecum will line up opposite Reds right-hander Bronson Arroyo on Monday. Arroyo held the Giants to one run and only two hits over six innings on July 1, a rain-shortened "complete game" won by Cincinnati, 8-1.
Arroyo is aiming for his 100th victory as a Red, and he'll enter the start on something of a hot streak. He's allowed three or fewer runs in seven of his last eight trips to the hill -- the exception being a seven-run outing in Oakland on June 25 -- and he's surrendered only five runs in three July starts, all of them on homers.
He'll look to continue his recent run and set the tone for Cincinnati's 11-game, 10-day West Coast swing through San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego.
"We have to go play. This is a business trip, not a pleasure trip," Baker said. "We have to take care of business and come on back."
Reds: Choo extends streak to 15 games
The Reds only recorded three hits in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Pirates, but center fielder Shin-Soo Choo had two of them. His leadoff single in the first was good enough to lengthen his career-high hitting streak to 15 games.
During the streak, the longest current run in the Majors, Choo has hit .426 (26-for-61) with five doubles, a home run and five RBIs.
• Left fielder Ryan Ludwick will begin a Minor League rehab assignment Wednesday with Class A Dayton. Ludwick has been sidelined since separating his shoulder on a headfirst slide on Opening Day, an injury that required surgery to repair a torn labrum.
Ludwick has been hitting for about two weeks and began taking batting practice with the Reds on Thursday. He admitted this will be a "longer" rehab stint, but he said he feels good.
Giants: Affeldt to DL; Machi recalled
San Francisco placed left-hander Jeremy Affeldt on the 15-day disabled list Sunday due to a left groin strain. He suffered the injury while pitching during the sixth inning of Saturday night's game against the D-backs. Affeldt, 1-4 with a 3.51 ERA in 38 appearances, was also sidelined from April 15-May 3 with a strained right side.
Affeldt revealed Sunday that he had been pitching with some discomfort in his groin for a few weeks but said the nagging injury didn't affect his delivery.
"Sometimes being a tough guy doesn't work out," Affeldt said.
• With Affeldt on the DL, Jose Mijares likely will work in a higher-leverage role. The Giants filled Affeldt's roster spot by recalling right-hander Jean Machi from Triple-A Fresno for the fourth time this season. Machi is 2-0 with a 3.54 ERA in 27 games with San Francisco this season.
Worth noting
• Giants manager Bruce Bochy enters Monday with 1,499 wins in his managerial career. Only 20 managers have reached that milestone, and 12 are in the Hall of Fame. Among active managers, only Tigers skipper Jim Leyland (1,728) and Baker (1,636) have more victories than Bochy.
• Since the All-Star break, Reds right fielder Jay Bruce is 0-for-11 with six strikeouts.
Adam Berry is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter at @adamdberry. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Sleep apnea occurs when breathing stops for brief periods of time while a person is sleeping. It can last for 10-30 seconds, and may occur up to 20-30 times per hour. During one night of sleep, this can cause up to 400 episodes of interrupted breathing.
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Every time you stop breathing, you interfere with the normal patterns of deep sleep. The quality of sleep that you get is greatly impaired. Your level of alertness and your ability to pay attention may be seriously affected.
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If you have sleep apnea, you are also more likely to have:
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This is caused by a temporary airway obstruction. This blockage may be partial or complete. Obstructive sleep apnea can occur when the tissues of your throat relax too much and cave in on each other. If you are overweight, then your excess tissue might be putting too much pressure on your airway, causing it to collapse. You may have a deviated septum, nasal polyps, large tonsils, or an elongated soft palate and uvula that obstruct your airway while you are sleeping.
For children, enlarged tonsils and adenoids are the most common reason for obstructive sleep apnea.
This occurs when the lower brain stem fails to send signals to the muscles that control breathing. Conditions that cause problems with the lower brain stem include certain types of polio, encephalitis, stroke, brain tumors, and other diseases that affect the brain and central nervous system. For children, the most common reason for central sleep apnea is prematurity.
Mixed sleep apnea includes aspects of both obstructive and central sleep apnea.
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Botros N, Concato J, et al. Obstructive sleep apnea as a risk factor for type 2 diabetes. Am J Med. 2009;122(12):1122-1127.
NINDS sleep apnea information page. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke website. Available at: http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/sleep_apnea/sleep_apnea.htm. Updated December 28, 2010. Accessed June 3, 2013.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: http://www.ebscohost.com/dynamed/what.php. Updated May 23, 2013. Accessed June 3, 2013.
Sleep apnea. American Sleep Apnea Association website. Available at: http://www.sleepapnea.org/learn/sleep-apnea.html. Accessed June 3, 2013.
What is sleep apnea? National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute website. Available at: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/SleepApnea/SleepApnea_Summary.html. Updated July 10, 2012. Accessed June 3, 2013.
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Webble Active Footrest Review
The Webble Active Footrest is the newest way to relieve your legs and feet while sitting and working for extended periods of time. A new way to make your office even more ergonomically correct, the Webble features 4 wheels beneath a durable frame wrapped in foam and mesh that together create a footrest intended for continual movement.
Available in 3 different color schemes including black mesh/black foam, black mesh/red foam, and silver mesh/black foam. Although it comes with wheels, don't get any idea about skating on the Webble because it comes with a preventive safety lock mechanism to prevent improper usage. The Webble features smooth gliding casters ideal for carpet use.
What we thought:
Fun and innovative. When we first received the Webble, I wasn't sure what to make of it as it looked like a mesh skateboard. However, after trying the Webble out at my desk, after a few weeks I started getting used to the concept of having a footrest that rolled and I'm really starting to enjoy using it on a daily basis. Being 5'2" it's nice to have something to prop my feet up on to ensure I get proper circulation while sitting with my feet flat on the footrest. I have also found that having a footrest that moves and isn't stationary is actually beneficial as it allows me to move around more often instead of feeling cramped by sitting in the same position for 8 hours a day.
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Not every product can be perfect, including the Webble which has a couple of drawbacks. The first drawback I've found is the price point; it is understandable many can not afford the Webble starting at $150, however it is also important to keep in mind the benefits of using an active footrest which makes purchasing this product well worth it. The second drawback is that it takes a bit of getting used to, especially if you are accustomed to using a stationary footrest.
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While the price may seem a bit steep the advantages outweigh the disadvantages by far, making the Webble a worthwhile investment. The Webble has four casters located under its frame that allows you to roll the footrest in any direction. The constant motion is good for your legs because it promotes circulation and eliminates the cramping feeling you may start to feel in your legs from sitting in the same position for too long. The casters also have a locking capability to keep the Webble in place if too much pressure is applied, in order to avoid accidents that could potentially incur from standing or skating on the product.
The overall construction of the Webble is also a force to be reckoned with. The mesh used to cover the top of the Webble is virtually indestructible as I found found after using it for months now. I've dug my heel into the Webble countless times, work stilettos and placed the heel on top of the mesh with firm pressure, and it has been knocked around a bit since arriving in our office. I've seen quite a few different brands of footrests break after a few months of usage or if too much pressure is applied when sitting, but after using the Webble I would confidently say this product will last for years of usage.
If anything, it will be a fun addition to have in any office. Not only will you be the talk of the office, but you'll also be the first (presumably) to have the coolest new ergonomic device in your workplace. Just don't let your co-workers mistake it for a skateboard!
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The Webble was even featured in Spirit Magazine December 2010 issue, found on Southwest Airlines under the business perk of the month section!
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CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19)
Look into the eyes of your Capricorn child and you'll see an old soul. A deep sense of responsibility is the dominant characteristic of a Capricorn. In fact, the urge to grow up and take charge can interfere with the natural stages of childhood. Some daily structure will help provide a feeling of security. Even though he or she loves to appear useful and competent, don't push this child to be strong. Teach your Capricorn child the value of being touched, and held and how to receive comfort when feeling sensitive. As time passes, set up opportunities for him or her to be in charge of projects. A Capricorn loves to feel the reward of doing a good job and is so purposeful that children's play can seem frivolous. Encourage balance, ease, laughter, and risk-taking. As the parent of a Capricorn, you need to teach loving self-discipline with the use of time. Encourage realistic goal-setting, reinforcing the value of not only the result but what is learned along the way.
AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 17)
This free spirit comes to you with a gift of intelligence and an ability to adhere to his or her own uniqueness: You can't mold an Aquarian. The normal patterns of childhood development rarely apply to them; rather, it will likely occur in unusual spurts. As infants, they thrive on stimuli, unexpected change, and surprises; there is little need for routine. Aquarians are great observers and original thinkers. Give your child space to explore and you'll be surprised by what he or she invents. At school, Aquarians often require something other than the standard curriculum. Help your child to set up a firm foundation to bring those lofty ideals into the material world. Social interactions and friendships are very important, especially when an Aquarian connects with people of like mind. But a unique mental perspective can create feelings of isolation and loneliness, so your child will need your help to find his or her way socially.
PISCES (February 18-March 19)
This highly sensitive and psychic child requires a tremendous amount of love, care, and closeness in order to feel safe in this world. Your baby is receptive to the vibrations of everything and everyone, which can be overwhelming. There may be a tendency to withdraw, escape, or even become sick as a reaction to being so empathetic. A Pisces child will always be connected to the dream world, and will have an amazing imagination and link to the soul's wisdom. This is a child who will thrive on stories and creative play. Validate your child's intuition as this will become a guiding light through the chaos of ordinary life. Pisces children will appreciate order, structure, and assistance in setting goals. They may have a tendency to underestimate their own capacities while idealizing those of others; help your young Pisces to avoid placing him- or herself last. Gently reinforce steps toward greater independence, aware that your son or daughter may have fears that block progress. Listen carefully to encourage communication; you can provide perspective on a Pisces' innate understanding of spiritual matters.
ARIES (March 20 - April 19)
Your Aries child will be assertive and independent, seeking new experience as the means to learning. From the very beginning this child's wants and needs will be voiced loudly and clearly. Energetic Aries is gifted with an athletic body, which makes physical accomplishments natural and easy. He or she will be outgoing, competitive, and excited about the world. You'll find your child to be precocious and anxious to take the next developmental steps. Don't be surprised if your youngster is in a hurry to walk, wanting to get moving and out into the world! You can be of most assistance to this child's needs by providing a safe environment where energy can be focused into constructive activities. Help your child to realize his or her potential by encouraging a responsible attitude to go along with a natural tendency toward independence. Teach the value of completing tasks and encourage sensitivity to others.
TAURUS (April 20 - May 20)
Your Taurus baby thrives on affection and creature comforts. Food and loving touch play important roles in meeting this sign's primary need: to feel a consistent sense of security in the world. A serene environment with dependable routines helps your child enjoy each day. Life runs smoothly unless he or she feels pushed or becomes attached to something that you don't support; stubborn and determined, your little Bull will hold out longer than you can imagine. To help develop positive personality traits and fulfill innate potential, let your Taurus child explore at his or her own pace. Your child is practical and productive; provide many opportunities to develop self-reliance and be sure to reward results. Help your child to understand the role that money plays in the material world. Releasing attachment to things can be tricky; you won't be able to throw out old shoes, clothes, or toys without arousing feelings of invasion or insecurity. The primary preoccupation of the Taurean is the continuity of loving; this is the best gift you can give this child.
GEMINI (May 21 - June 20)
Your baby will be mentally alert, responsive, and incredibly entertaining. Curious and adaptable, Gemini children prefer to be out in social environments and are treasured by the people they meet. However, this capacity for early mental and social development can camouflage emotional insecurities. Be flexible in scheduling rather than attached to routines. Avoid overstimulating this active mind; storytelling can help your Gemini child to relax. It is typical for a Gemini child to have too many interests going on at the same time, sometimes leading to a sense of distraction that can be a handicap in school. Create an atmosphere that supports concentration and inquisitiveness. An extended family can activate and encourage this child's variety of interests. And if he or she asks endless questions, teach your child how to find the answers. Be aware of which behaviors you reward; this clever child can also be tricky and mischievous. Remind your Gemini of the consequences that come with experimentation and encourage honesty.
CANCER (June 21-July 22)
You are in for a treat! The Cancer child is sweet, loving, and responsive to mom's feelings. In fact, you might forget who the mother is here. Sensitivity, imagination, and an acute awareness of others' feelings are typical characteristics of the Cancer child. Emotional bonding is essential and home and family provide a place of belonging. Due to your child's hypersensitive nature, you'll need to provide extra protection from the world's negativity. Otherwise, he or she will create defense mechanisms for emotional survival. Hold your child as much as possible, letting your little Cancer know that you intend to create a safe place as long as need be; it'll be clear when the time comes to help your child build a separate identity and greater self-confidence. Encourage your child to take creative risks. Although he or she relies mostly on intuition, memory will play an important part in success at school. Your child appreciates structure and guidelines from positive authority figures.
LEO (July 23 - August 22)
No matter how busy you get or how many other children you have, your Leo baby needs to feel special. This child looks to you for applause and appreciation. When feeling loved and adored, he or she overflows with exuberant warmth and generosity of heart. Confidence and self-respect are the primary tools for Leo; with these, your child can see the potential for creative self-expression and leadership. You can cultivate these attributes by providing honest feedback, praise, and attention. Be aware that competition for attention amidst family members could create complications in your Leo child's future relationships. Teach your youngster how to resolve conflicts and give guidelines for the practical aspects of life while acknowledging the value of fulfilling one's dreams. Demonstrate sympathy and understanding rather than indifference; otherwise, emotions will escalate until your Leo gets your attention! Allow room for mistakes; your child wants to feel proud and will be motivated toward self-correction.
VIRGO (August 23 - September 22)
Virgo children develop discrimination early. They are acutely observant, bright, and alert to subtle patterns, and want to understand how everything works. Only the highest standard is the model to emulate. Your Virgo may appear to be picky, but it's important to listen to this child's preferences; they are sensitive to criticism and attached to the idea of being right. As a parent, you should try to be a model of ease, acceptance, and forgiveness. Virgo children require efficient routines to feel safe and are happy to help out Mom and Dad around the house. Anything you do must be consistent and genuine; you can't pull the wool over this child's eyes. Virgo children need healthy habits, especially with food and sleep, as they are sensitive to physical imbalances caused by excess. Undirected mental activity can turn into worry and anxiety.
LIBRA (September 23 - October 22)
A flow of loving energy provides security for your Libra baby. Because this child is eager to please and tends to follow role models, his or her behavior could be based on other people's expectations. Teach your child what is socially appropriate while still emphasizing the significance of self-discovery and self-expression. Appearances are important, but not at the expense of the inner connection to one's own truth. Overly sensitive to harsh atmospheres, your little Libra will appreciate beauty, balance, and serenity. He or she will be loving and responsive and in many cases will assume the role of the peacemaker. Librans have a natural inclination toward theater, music, art, romance, and happily-ever-after stories. As they grow older, their need for beauty, balance, and fair play becomes a motivation to enhance their lives and the lives of others.
SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21)
Don't try to hide anything from your new little detective -- especially your feelings. Validate your son or daughter by encouraging emotional expression; let your child know that by doing so he or she will not lose your love. The trusting child will share private feelings and will count on you to keep those secrets and respect personal likes and dislikes. With such a deep connection, this child will give you space to do what you want. A Scorpio is inquisitive about the mysterious forces of life, sex, and death; get ready to engage in profound discussions when your youngster can articulate thoughts and ideas. This child is not easily coerced into doing what others expect. You're better off winning a Scorpio's cooperation rather than going head-to-head with one; a predominant characteristic of this sign is a phenomenal amount of willpower. Never underestimate the power behind the intentions, even in that little body. Betrayal is not quickly forgotten, and resentment can lead to revenge.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22- December 20)
Your Sagittarius baby won't want to miss out on anything! Your child will be restless and inquisitive, filled with enthusiasm, and an inborn optimist. Don't try to constrain this child too much; freedom is the thing he or she values most. Mediocrity and normal routines are confining to your small Sagittarian. Keep him or her entertained with the wonder of new experiences. Once able to walk, your youngster will be out the door and around the block before you know it! It is both a physical and a mental urge you are witnessing. Sagittarians have more unanswered questions to resolve than anyone you can imagine. This can be exhausting for you; set limits. Teach your child to deal with the negative as well as the positive, though he or she won't easily accept "no" and "can't." This positive thinking attracts many opportunities. Things usually come without much effort for the Sagittarian. A sport or other activity requiring effort and self-discipline is a good foundation for your child's future success.
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