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Maybe because the last two weeks have been very rainy and grey, I've been daydreaming about rocking chairs and piles of books. I, unfortunately, don't live in a big enough home to have a rocking chair, with the proper space it demands, but that doesn't stop me from wanting one. And I always love making a good wish list, so here are some favourites.
The Elephant rocking chair, in white or leather.
Designed by Paster & Geldmacher studio for Kristalia.
The Mademoiselle rocking chair.
Designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara in 1956.
The Hummingbird rocking chair.
A collaboration between Dana Cannam Design and Studio Agata Karolina.
The Murakami rocking chair.
Designed by Rochus Jacob, it has a reading lamp that runs on electricity generated from the rocking motion.
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The Race Rocker chair.
Designed by Ernest Race in 1948 and relaunched by Race Furniture.
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The Eames RAR rocking chair.
In white or the special edition in basalt grey.
Designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1950.
Now that the list is done I have to admit: If I suddenly had the space, I wouldn't hesitate in immediately ordering the basalt grey one, by Ray and Charles Eames!
What do you think? Do you have a favourite rocking chair?


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BOULDER, CO - January 12, 2010
Webroot, a leading Internet security provider for the consumer, enterprise and SMB markets, today announced two new leadership positions created to elevate the company's visibility and commitment to customers worldwide. Chris Benham has been appointed chief marketing officer and Kenton Sieckman has joined as vice president of worldwide service and support.
"Chris and Kenton both bring to Webroot a level of expertise that will benefit us tremendously as we build a truly world-class organization," said Dick Williams, president and CEO, Webroot. "Together, Chris and Kenton have a proven track record for building corporate brands and ensuring companies deliver on their brand promise to customers. I am pleased to have them on board as we lay the foundation for leadership in delivering security as a service to consumers and businesses."
As the first chief marketing officer at Webroot, Benham will develop and execute a strategy for building the company's brand globally through marketing and communications. A 20-year technology marketing veteran, Benham's prior experience includes over a decade in marketing leadership positions at Symantec, where he helped create the company's yellow corporate identity. He also managed the Norton and Symantec brands, helping to establish both as the number one brands in their respective categories. Benham was also vice president of Corporate Marketing at Entercept and Wyse Technologies, and also held marketing positions at Sun Microsystems and Tandem Computers.
Sieckman brings to Webroot deep experience in reinvigorating services and support operations for global technology companies. Sieckman has held global management and leadership positions at Computer Associates (CA) and Wily Technology (acquired by CA in 2006), where he built the company's worldwide technical services organization which provided 24-hour customer support in over 20 countries. Sieckman also managed field marketing and sales operations for Oracle's North American technology business, and the systems engineering organization of BEA Systems, Inc., in the Americas, prior to the company's acquisition by Oracle.
Benham and Sieckman are based in Webroot's Boulder, Colorado headquarters.

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Using Time Outs Properly and Effectively
By Andy Eig, PhD. Clinical Psychologist
When it comes to their toddlers and preschoolers, parents ask me more questions about time outs than any other issue. Parents often get confused as to when to try them and how to implement them. I have seen them used very effectively. But, more times than not, I have seen them misused. Let us see if we can clarify how to employ this powerful parenting tool.
Time Outs: What are they?
Let us start with what they are not — punishments. A time out is intended to remove the child from a disruptive way of behaving so that the child can calm him or herself and reflect upon what he or she has done. Time outs are not intended to be harsh or noxious in any way. For example, 6 Year Old Theo is pushing his friends at the playground. The other children have repeatedly told him to stop and so have the adult caretakers. Theo's mom then steps in and gives Theo a time out for pushing and not listening. Theo and his mom go to a playground bench away from the action, and Theo sits and collects himself. When Theo and his mom decide that he is ready, he returns to his friends and apologizes to them for pushing. Theo's mom has been calm but assertive. She doesn't say that Theo is "bad" or that he is punished. She merely says that Theo is in time out until he is ready to listen and stop pushing. She may even ask Theo to use his words rather than to push.
Time Outs: Who are they for?
In my opinion, time outs are for any kid that can understand what a time out is. An 18 month old child is too young for a time out. They view it as abandonment not a time where they can collect themselves. Time outs apply mainly to children who are three and older. Some children are more assertive and defiant and may need time-outs (many of them) to help contain them. Other kids are more mellow and cooperative and do not require disciplining in this manner at all. The fact that a child requires frequent time outs or none at all does not make them or their parents deficient in any way, it is often simply a reflection of a child's personality. Each child may need certain types of parenting at different times in their lives.
Time Outs: How to give them
For most pre-schoolers, a warning that if they do not stop a behavior, they will be in time out is best. Once the warning is given and the child fails to respond, then a time out should be given. Backing down or not following through just confuses the child. Here are some tips for giving time out...
- Take the child to a quiet part of the room.
- Tell them they are in time out and stay with them.
- Kids at a pre-school age need to see a caregiver or parent while they are in time out. Having them go to their room alone can be too anxiety provoking for someone this age.
- The time out should end when the child is calm and acknowledges that he or she is ready to go back and play.
- When the time out is over, remind your son or daughter why they were given a time out and tell them that you love them and have them go back to their activity.
Time Outs: Prevention
As I mentioned before, some kids just need the structure of time outs and they will get many of them during the day until they can monitor themselves better. Although some children will require somewhat frequent time outs, most do not. If you find yourself doling them out left and right and you are more of a referee than a parent, it is time to re-evaluate your parenting game plan. Make sure your children are well fed, rested, and have a structured schedule that keeps them interested and engaged in the world around them. Bored, tired, and hungry children are a recipe for a time out disaster.
Perhaps the best way to prevent timeouts is to use a reward system. Motivate your child with positive rewards. For instance, if your daughter always screams and cries when she goes to the market with you, remind her before and during the trip that if she behaves she gets something special (stickers, a favorite dinner, or a healthy treat).


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