David Meister conquered all the pinnacles in his profession, Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE), sailed past the normal retirement age and continued contributing to the understanding and applications of his field until his very last days.

With apple picking season in full swing, workers' aches and pains growing too.

If SplitFish's designs live up to their promise, other console makers can be expected to look for their own ergonomic solution to painful thumbs.

The Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA) says Connecticut employers prefer to rely on the recommendations of the National Advisory Committee on Ergonomics for guidance.

The lapse in ergonomic thinking could be explained by the pressure and haste to provide US troops with more protection.

"With the proliferation of portable electronic devices it is no surprise that eye care professionals are seeing more patients who complain of ocular discomfort." - Dr. Jeffrey Anshel.