text:
Coercive Control: A Survivor's Story
Story from Mind
What It Feels Like To Date Someone Who Only Wants To Control You
Photographed by Eylul Aslan
'Domestic abuse' is a scary term. It is something that happens in news stories and books, films and soap operas. It is angry men raising fists at defenceless women. It is hidden bruises; it is excuses to cancel plans. Domestic abuse is not something that happens to intelligent, successful women. It is not something that happens to charismatic, kind men. It is not something that happens to you. It is not something that happens to me.
Except that it is.
The sort of domestic abuse that I encountered, that I lived through and survived for over a decade, did not leave me with a broken bone, nor a single bruise to hide. But the emotional scars are so deep that they may never heal. The post-trauma anxiety that has taken hold of me will likely affect me for the rest of my life. It will seep into future relationships. It will require me to approach my self-care routine with a respect and regularity akin to the treatment of a life-threatening illness. The daily mantras that keep me sane and focused are my medication. My love for myself, so hard fought for, is my life raft.
The daily mantras that keep me sane and focused are my medication. My love for myself, so hard fought for, is my life raft.
Coercive control is an insidious, regimented, predictable pattern of behaviour that I hope you never have need to be familiar with. But arming yourself with the knowledge of these behaviours is like ensuring you have your life jacket before casting off. It is self-preservation.
This is how it works. The abuser hits you with a 'love bomb' at the start of your relationship. They are kind, affectionate, complimentary. They make you feel special and unique, they tell you they never usually feel like this so quickly, they make you feel like you're all that matters in the world. They frequently make you feel as if you're rescuing them in some way, or vice versa. But they also display anger or 'punish' you when they don't get their way or receive the correct reaction. These two behaviours hang in the balance and gradually the 'loving' behaviour decreases as the anger and discontent increases. The aim is to ensure you are acting, reacting and behaving in the way your abuser desires. If you do what they want, you will be rewarded with the positive behaviours. Any deviation from their expectation and you receive the anger, or other punishment. Violence is not necessarily present, but the threat of it usually is. Displays of physical aggression, such as punching walls, or smashing household items, are effective ways of causing intimidation through the indication of potential violence.
The end goal is to break your will, so that your abuser has complete control over your life.
The effects of this coercive control can include isolating you from your friends and family, deprivation of money, food or other basic needs, controlling what you wear, where you go, who you see, even what media you consume and who you talk to. Constantly putting you down to make you feel worthless is very common, as is humiliating, degrading behaviour, intimidation and threats. The end goal is to break your will, so that your abuser has complete control over your life.
If you start to recognise these behaviours in your partner, and make the decision to confront them, they will likely use their tools of coercion as their defence. They will belittle your claims. They will gaslight you. They will make you doubt yourself. They will use examples of how much worse you could have it. They will make you feel lucky that they never actually hit you, never raped you, never killed you. And you will believe them. You will feel grateful.
My son saved me from my abuser. Seeing my husband's behaviour through his innocent eyes was the wake-up call I needed to take action. The need, greater than any need on this earth, to protect my child, galvanised me into action. My friends, my family, my abuser's family, stood around me as I found the strength to break free. But breaking free was a singular act of bravery that I remind myself of when I'm clouded by doubts.
The final thing to know is that abusers are often victims themselves. Part of their process of coercion is to tell you about the abuse they suffered. They show their vulnerability and you repay them with yours. They believe themselves to be victims of their circumstances. Their knowledge of their experience absolves them of their personal responsibility. It absolves them of guilt. But don't you make this mistake. You have lived with their abuse for weeks, months, years, decades. You will not go on to abuse. You are not a victim of your circumstance. You are a survivor. And so am I.
Coercive and controlling behaviour was made a criminal offence under the Serious Crime Act 2015. You can read more about coercive control on the Women's Aid website. You can also find help and support at Refuge. The author chose to donate her fee from this feature to Refuge.
What It Feels Like To Be A Victim Of Coercive Control
Mind • Health
More from Wellness
We all know that sex is good for you. The positive health benefits have been well documented over the years, with plenty of studies suggesting that frequen
by Jessica Morgan
The Time You Take Your Probiotics Matters
If you've ever complained about stomach issues (I'll spare you a list of specific symptoms), chances are, you've been told to try taking probioti
by Molly Longman
Start Preparing: Here's When Mercury Will Be In Retrograde In 2020
In 2020, Mercury retrograde will happen three separate times and if you want to save yourself a headache, you'll start preparing yourself now. When a
by Erika W. Smith
Taylor Swift Just Revealed Her Mother Has A Brain Tumour
In an emotional new interview in Variety, Taylor Swift, 30, reveals that her mother Andrea, 62, has been recently diagnosed with a brain tumour. This news
by Elizabeth Gulino
What Sex Education Gets Right About Vaginismus
Warning: Spoilers ahead for Sex Education season 2 finale, "Chapter 8." Sex Education's Season 2 finale opens on a sex scene. After Lily (T
Everything I Tried To Finally Get Into Meditation – & What Worked
I am diligent about many things that I know are good for my mental wellbeing. I have to clean my flat every weekend (if I don't I feel crap and antsy on
by Sadhbh O'Sullivan
A Deadly Coronavirus Is Spreading In China, But What Exactly Is It?
On Monday, the Chinese government confirmed human-to-human transmission of a new 'coronavirus', raising the likelihood that it could spread qui
by Sarah Midkiff
Coco Gauff Just Defeated Venus Williams In The Australian Open. I...
Cori "Coco" Gauff is coming for that "greatest athlete of all time" title. The 15-year-old tennis star defeated her "idol" Venus
by Alexis Reliford
'Silent' Migraines: Everything You Need To Know
It's well-known that migraines can be pretty awful to deal with — they can cause people to miss work, social commitments, and even make them act di
How The Australian Bushfires Is Impacting Health – And How ...
Samantha Gash is an ultramarathoner with an intense training schedule — but, in the last few months, she's had some serious disruptions to her runs. Ga
Truth Told: Why I Chose A Double Mastectomy At 26
When Sarafina found out that she tested positive for the BRCA gene, she knew exactly what she wanted to do. Despite many doctors telling her she was too yo
How I Manage Both Science And Religion
Where do we come from? How did we get here? In this episode of State of Grace, host Grace Baldridge (a Christian who accepts evolution as fact) asks expert


When you are doing study practice is very important. For getting a good score in the exam preparation & practice is essential. For practice purpose test series, the mock test is very important. For competitive exams likes NEET UG, CSIR NET, IIT JAM, SET exams test series, practice test & mock test are very helpful which boost your score.


I love being a father, but I also really love being a daddy. There is such a joy that comes from investing in my son and daughters. I think one of the most encouraging things I can do for my son is to enjoy him. I talk to young men all the time who know their father loves them, but he doesn't necessarily enjoy them. There is a whole new element to a father's love when it is accompanied with pleasure in the father-son relationship. This gives a son a completely different, elevated level of confidence.
Building confidence in my son is important to his development and understanding of who he is in Christ. God loves his sons, but he also takes pleasure in us. This completely legitimizes and affirms me.
One of the ways we do this is by teaching the ways of manhood. I often place the burden of being "man of the house" on my son, Tucker (Tuck), when I am traveling. I spend a good deal of time on the road, so I want him to be learning to carry the weight of responsibility that a man should carry. I will often look him in the eyes, put my hand on his shoulder and tell him, "You've got this. You're in charge of personal security at the "Tajmaholloway" while I am gone. Shoot straight and be the man." I will always grin at him and let him see that leaving him in charge gives me confidence, and delight. I affirm his masculinity — both the tender side and the rough side — to his sisters and mother. This is good for everybody.
Men, invest in your boys. Teach them all that matters. But enjoy them. Delight in them. That will affirm them like nothing else will.
For me and Tuck, we just spend tons of time together. Quantity of time screams delight. Give 'em lots of it. And grin and laugh while you do it.


To be carried out over three (the ideal), two or one "triple" session. For session breakdown see section 3 below. Alternate payment plans are available by prior arrangement.
Clients are reminded that Hypnotherapy and Life Coaching involve working with ones emotions. It is our intention to make Hypnotherapy and Life Coaching sessions as uplifting as possible but we cannot guarantee that unpleasant or upsetting feelings will not emerge during these sessions.
1.1 Hypnotherapy sessions are by appointment only. Being late for the start of an appointment will not change the end time.
1.3 Guildford: For normal sessions payment is by cheque, bank transfer or cash and is due at the start of each session (bank transfers obviously need to be processed before the session to comply). For smoking cessation, payment is in advance by cleared cheque or bank transfer or by cash on the day.
Woking: Payment is taken in advance for each session via cash, cleared cheque or bank transfer.
1.4 Smoking cessation sessions, lasting approximately 90 minutes, are charged at a rate higher than a standard therapy session because of their intensity. Your investment of £250 includes up to two back up sessions (55 minutes each) within the first six months, if required.
1.5 Sessions, other than smoking cessation are charged per session at £70 in Guildford or £80 in Woking (55 minutes).
1.6 At the Guildford Main Practice, session times can be extended by up to 30 minutes without further charge. This extension is at your therapist's discretion and only occurs if your therapist feels that it would be of benefit to you.
1.7 Free half hour introductory sessions are offered only at the Guildford Main Practice. Introductory sessions are not given for smoking cessation. Introductory sessions are free but rescheduling or cancellation without giving 48 hours notice will result in a cancellation charge of £70.
Our intention is to give you the best Hypnotherapy and Life Coaching it is possible to give.
These terms and conditions exist to ensure that you, and other clients, can get the service you deserve.
There are no hidden costs and we strive to make your treatment as economical as possible.


text:
Events Products, Partners & Public...
Products, Partners & Public Health: How Your Organization Can Work with the National Institutes of Health
March 4 / 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM PST
03/04/21 12:00 PM 03/04/21 1:15 PM America/Los_Angeles Products, Partners & Public Health: How Your Organization Can Work with the National Institutes of Health United States
The United States currently leads the world in government support for non-military research and development (R&D), especially support for work that directly relates to health and human development. A focal point for such investments to date in biomedical research has been the National Institutes of Health (NIH), receiving approximately $41.7 billion in fiscal year 2020. Approximately 9% of this funding is spent annually on internal R&D projects (intramural research) utilizing the work of about 9,000 scientists. The other funding is largely utilized to support the work of 35,000 non-government investigators (extramural research) at various colleges and universities in the U.S. and abroad as well as corporate research undertaken at small businesses.
Whether internal or externally based, the biomedical research performed has led to a large variety of novel basic and clinical research discoveries – all of which generally require commercial partners in order to develop them into products for hospital, physician or patient use. Thus, the NIH needs and actively seeks partners and licensees to help develop and commercialize its research into products to help fulfill its mission as a healthcare agency.
The presentation will examine how the NIH technology transfer program works to meet these goals as well as offering suggestions and practical advice for organizations seeking new product ideas or looking to interact with NIH scientists in order to start or expand their businesses. With over 700 products from these license agreements currently on the market, licensing, collaboration, funding or contract activities with NIH cannot be overlooked as part of growth strategies for biomedical firms.
About the speaker: Steven M. Ferguson currently serves as Special Advisor at the NIH Office of Technology Transfer where he has worked since 1990. The biomedical technology transfer program at NIH is one of the world's largest with a portfolio that includes about 1700 active licenses with aggregate sales greater than $6B per year that is based upon research that has also generated 34 FDA-approved drugs & vaccines.
Event Cost:
Free (registration required)

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


4. Tighten fixing nuts approximately to 20 N of m.
5. Establish wheels on a place and lower the car on the earth.
6. Using the sensor for adjustment of disorder of wheels, establish the correct disorder of forward wheels and tighten fixing nuts of a rotary pin in the beginning to 50 N of m, and then to 90 N of m.


Moxie and I went out at 7 for the usual morning rounds: releasing the chickens, checking the goats - all fine! - and then down to the garden on the Upper West Side to water seeds and admire our trellis.
Every morning for the past week I have gotten to that garden and thought - "Oops! must string trellis for pole beans today!" - and then forgotten to do it or even to write it down. So last night when it was almost dark, Mox helped me wind cotton yarn up and down between pairs of horizontal wires my Occasional Helper put up last week. And it was very pleasant to get down to the garden this morning and say, "Ah!" instead of, "Oops!"
On the way back up through the paddocks, I picked sprigs of a few little plants and put them in a jam jar for later observation and sketching.
This afternoon, when I finally threw in the towel and accepted that I was not going to get much of anything productive done today, Piper, Moxie, Della and I spent some pleasant - if hot - time under the portico, listening to the cheery sounds of bird conversation and the not-cheery sound of frass falling constantly. It sounds like rain just beginning to fall, all the time. How I hate gypsy moths. Those wretched caterpillars are defoliating all the trees again this year. It's a lot of stress, especially for my big, old, beautiful trees. Grrrrr.
Moxie suddenly went on the alert and found a chipmunk in the stone wall, while Della discovered that the new lawn chair is a perfect fit.
I brought out my sketchbook and the jam jar, and began trying to draw while Piper bumped my elbow at 20-second intervals until I gave up and opened the door so she could go back into the house. It is much cooler inside. Plus that is where she keeps her couch.
And here is the daily markmaking effort for today, Day 168.
Speaking of flowers, before I post this I want to add some pictures of rocket-the-plant, for which Rocket-the-goat is named.
Hesperus matronalis. It's a tall, naturalized non-native with a lot of common names; sweet rocket and dame's rocket are the two I've heard most often. It does have a sweet aroma, but I don't know where the "rocket" part of the name originated. Does anyone know? If so, please leave a comment!
I hope your Sunday is/was a pleasant one.


handling. But the account will remain active.
> Rob Weir is still "primary owner" so he would then be the last resort.
> If it's OK, I will give you administrative rights later this evening?
> > as Fall back administration.
> >> have another person as Admin.
> >> with access to our page.
> >> Is anyone with a Google+ account interested?


Every country has their own individual regulations , policies and laws for industrial tools, equipment and machinery. These devices not only need to comply with applicable electrical and fire safety standards but must also comply with the countries installation, user risk and environmental regulations, policies and laws.
Under Z-POWER, our experts will conduct pre-conformity safety assessments of equipment and production line components at the factory.
Every country has their own individual installation regulations, policies and laws. products not only need to comply with safety standards but must also comply with the installation regulations and policies of the country.
Most developed countries have machinery user safety regulations and codes to protect workers fro harm and injury. Products, equipment and machinery not only need to comply with electrical safety standards but must also comply with the User Safety regulations, codes and policies of the country.
Every country has their own individual environmental health risk regulations and policies. products not only need to comply with safety standards but must also comply with the environmental and worker health risk regulations, policies and laws of the country.
EXPERTS FROM ZICS WILL VISIT THE SITE BEFORE INSTALLATION AND WORK WITH LOCAL AUTHORITIES TO ASSESS AND DETERMINE SPECIFIC INSTALLATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS BEFORE YOUR PRODUCT IS SHIPPED.
The Z-Power Field Evaluation Solution provides comprehensive product, equipment and machinery assessments resulting in compliance to safety and regulatory requirements for all of your global expansion needs.


text:
For the Summer Olympics there are 25 venues that have been or will be used for volleyball.

See also
List of Olympic venues in beach volleyball

References

Vol
Venues
Volleyball-related lists

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


text:
Mayor cracks door for council's feedback on staff
Council had hoped for more
Mayor cracks door for council's feedback on staff Council had hoped for more Check out this story on wausaudailyherald.com: http://wdhne.ws/1vOtp0n
Nora G. Hertel, USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin Published 9:53 p.m. CT Oct. 7, 2014 | Updated 11:57 a.m. CT Oct. 8, 2014
Wausau City Hall (Photo: Daily Herald Media file photo )Buy Photo
WAUSAU – Wausau Mayor Jim Tipple is offering City Council members some oversight of city staff members as part of his plan to address strife that has plagued City Hall over the past year. But Council members say the offer falls short.
"This is all?" Council member Lisa Rasmussen recalls thinking, when she reviewed the mayor's message. "He kind of missed the point of what we were trying to do," she said.
Tipple sent memos to council members and city staff last week outlining the plan to grant the council a measure of authority over directors of the city's departments. City staff members received an update on expectations that they work constructively with City Council members, and council members were told about staff members' work standards with an opening to offer feedback to the mayor on how well staff members were cooperating and meeting performance standards.
"The ultimate goal is to facilitate communication and to make sure that everyone is on the same sheet of music," said Human Resources Director Myla Hite. Tipple was not available for comment Tuesday.
See the end of this story for the full memos.
Tipple's steps follow two investigations into senior staff members this year, which led to the resignation of Director of Public Works Brad Marquardt and a disciplinary suspension for Finance Director Maryanne Groat, who was found to have violated workplace intimidation policies, an investigation found. They also led some council members to call for an overhaul of city government in which the mayor might be replaced by a professional manager or administrator.
Rasmussen said the Human Resources Committee was concerned about Marquadt's glowing performance reviews — which the Daily Herald uncovered as part of an open records request earlier this year. Committee members didn't think the reviews matched what they considered poor work performance and even state law violations, Rasmussen said.
The updated performance standards require city staff members to attend committee meetings relating to their expertise and anticipate the council's needs, according to Tipple's memos.
The memos may not bring about the change Tipple and council members expect if staff comments on the plan are any indication.
"I always try to do all of those things already," Groat said.
But the memos will likely begin a conversation between the city's executive and legislative branches — the mayor and the council — on how staff members are supervised and problems are averted.
"We have to have a coordinated system of performance review. And we're not there yet," said City Council member Keene Winters, a frequent Tipple critic.
The city government should operate like a private business in which the board of directors — in this case, the City Council — has the lead role in staff compensation, hiring, firing and oversight, Winters said.
Currently, the mayor supervises about 350 city directors and employees, including the department heads. But for the top leadership, only the council can order a termination.
In his memo, Tipple said he welcomed timely feedback from the council on his performance assessments and unfolding situations with staff members.
Rasmussen and others had hoped to provide more concrete input in the staff assessments.
"We have a lot of experience working with department heads," Rasmussen said. "Yet right now there's no way by which we offer any feedback into the appraisal process."
There's more to come in Tipple's personnel plan, and with Hite's support. She is planning some training sessions that might take the form of mini staff retreats.
"Holding staff accountable is part of the mayor's plan, but that's not all of it," Hite said. Future focus areas include managing conflict, team development and leadership, she said.
Nora G. Hertel can be reached at 715-845-0665. Find her on Twitter as @nghertel.
Wausau Mayor Jim Tipple%26#x27;s Oct. 2 memo to City Council President
Wausau Mayor Jim Tipple%26#x27;s Oct. 2 memo to department heads
Read or Share this story: http://wdhne.ws/1vOtp0n
Motorcycle fun ride, benefit planned for Weston tavern shooting victim
Former dairy princess convicted of Rib Mountain murder released from prison
Weston teen to be charged as adult for role in baseball bat beating
Lamb's Fresh Market buying Quality Foods IGA in Rib Mountain
Wausau police searching for sex offender who cut off ankle monitor
Search underway for missing Marathon County man


I am so sorry that I wasn't able to share a post yesterday. I have had quite a busy week and just haven't had time to do a post each evening. I recently mentioned on Instagram that I am reaching the fun part of my wedding planning - the part where I get to focus on the decor and little touches on the day. I had some personalised ribbon made from Love Letters Stationery. I ordered personalised books from them as Christmas gifts last year which were fantastic as well.
Thought I would share one of the recent arrivals that has made me so very happy. I haven't really been sharing a lot about my wedding on the blog because this is a beauty blog, not a wedding blog. But if you'd like me to share any information or tips let me know.


sbm ho cone crusher . ho cone crusher. Crushing and Screening Products. From global leader , H.O. offers the Crusher series of jaw, impact and cone mobile crushing plants. sbm crusher sbm . Cone Crusher, Mobile Jaw Crusher, Grinding Mill For Sale . has three factories, the gross area is about 2.3 million square meters.
MP1000 Cone Crusher Parts; SBM/Shanghai Zenith/Henan Jaw Crusher Parts. ... Sinco Machinery offers the one-stop service & solution to you to save your time and energy. Delivery the professional solution to you is our strong point. Sinco Machinery also provides supervise your Chinese suppliers.
Sbm cone crusher price for sale - YouTube New steel liners for feed hopper. Sbm Hp Cone Crusher - shinesoftwaresolutions.in. SBM stone hp cone crusher with hydraulic system. Hydraulic rock crusher for secondary crushing. Hydraulic cone crusher supplier in Brazil, Indonesia, Morocco .
sbm crusher ver2 products sbm ho cone crusher SBM crusher products booksave converyor and crusher crusher design calculation crusherasia. See More. Diecast model crushers from Conrad, NZG, Bymo and ROS. Scale diecast crusher model and attachment toys from , Keestrack, , Moby and Kleemann.


Katie's Blog: Have You Been Charged With A Probation Violation?
Have You Been Charged With A Probation Violation?
In Orange County or Los Angeles County, if you have been convicted of a crime Misdemeanor or Felony, you were most likely assigned a probationary period of three (3) years. During this time there are a number of rules, which if violated, could result in you being charged with a Probation Violation.
There are two (2) types of Probation: Formal and Informal.
Submit your person and property to search and seizure at any time of the day or night by any law enforcement officer probation officer, or mandatory supervision officer without a warrant, probably cause or reasonable suspicion.
Formal Probation is generally ordered when someone has been convicted of a Felony. On Formal Probation you must report to a probation officer, and if you are violated on probation a judge can sentence you to state prison.
Informal Probation does not require you to report to a probation officer, and is relatively easy to complete without much effort.
Associating with the Wrong People ( you can't always help who shows up where you go- especially as a juvenile. A skilled attorney can speak to probation and the judge about this accusation without you having to admit the violation).
If you or your child have been charged with a Probation Violation you should contact the Law Office of Katie Walsh (714) 619-9355. The sooner you are off probation, the sooner you can Expunge or Seal your Records.


Simply Beautiful "True Loft" in the Highly Sought After ** Lofts At 2020 Washington ** (Historic Sporting News Building).... Come Live The Urban Way In Unit 407...Features include original hardwood floors, soaring concrete ceilings, raw concrete columns, a bank of gorgeous windows and much more! Famous for being the former Sporting News Newspaper Headquarters, and converted to lofts in 2004, this building sits at the quiet end of the bustling loft district. The loft features approx 1,122 square feet of **WOW** plus a bank of eastern-facing (operable) warehouse windows. Maple cabinets and a full appliance package (including the IN-UNIT washer/dryer) are offered with this loft! Meet **YOUR VERTICAL NEIGHBORS** on the shared rooftop deck which has plenty of patio seating perfect for entertaining and BBQ grills to enjoy the rooftop parties and the unobstructed views and fireworks!


Ruthie Walker is student services assistant and activities coordinator of the Student Achievement Center in Homewood which is part of the Pittsburgh Public school district.
The Student Achievement Center is an alternative school in the Pittsburgh Public school district where Walker serves as student services assistant and activities coordinator. It's for middle and high school students—grades six through 12—to make up credits if they have fallen behind.
Walker has worked in education for more than 25 years, and says it is important to extend a hand of compassion to students in ways that are needed for academic growth.
One of those students is Joshua Dixon, a high school junior.
"You can call her your mom because you know moms care about you, moms make sure you're good," he says.
But Dixon adds that Walker's nurturing demeanor isn't one to take lightly. He says her method of getting through to students is strategic.
And, according to Sandra Ballard-Todd, a math teacher at the Student Achievement Center, Walker's approach seems to be paying off.
"It seemed like a lot of kids are always crowded around her, wanting to ask her questions when she's walking in the hallway," she says.
Ballard-Todd says her influence has not been limited to students.
For Walker, the thing that makes her most proud is seeing her students achieve greatness throughout her career. And part of showing appreciation, she says, is being present for the pinnacle of what should be every student's ultimate goal.


text:
How Does a Startup Option Pool Work
What is a company option?
When a private startup is in its first stages, an option describes a form of future contract. An option is a right (but not an obligation) given to an employee or member of the company to purchase shares in that company. The number of such shares must be specified, together with a set price for them, and they must be purchased on or before a given date. The value set on the option is known as its strike price, indicating the share's stated value on the exact date when the option is granted.
What is a employee option pool?
As one might expect, a employee option pool is an available supply of such options that can be used by the company as an employee incentive. Employee Share Option Pools (ESOP) can be an important factor in a startup's recruitment strategy, helping to attract and retain key talent. A well designed ESOP will contribute significantly to the company's value, and ensure that such value is fairly attributed to those members who contribute significantly to its success.
What is an option grant?
Options are granted (not purchased) to employees or company members in the expectation of a future increase in share value. On the date when this happens, every option granted will be worth the amount gained over its initial value, or strike price. Options therefore allow their holders to share in the benefits from the increased value of the business, as if they had actually purchased the shares at the original strike price.
Why are options granted?
Options are usually granted as an employee incentive mechanism, for three main reasons:
1. Removing employees' cash investment risk
Options provide individuals with equity participation at no expense. Granting actual free shares would constitute a value transfer, so an employee would be liable for taxation on a capital gain, even though it can't immediately be realised. Investing significant capital in shares is hardly an incentive for new employees, but options provide for effective share ownership without complications.
2. Reducing company cash outlay on employee compensation
The company's outlay is also insignificant. Options granted on a percentage of the company's equity could potentially multiply into millions if the startup succeeds. Offering options to boost salaries requires no cash outlay, but can be a valuable bargaining tool in the recruitment process, depending on what stage the company is at and how important the new personnel are.
3. Reducing problems with third party agents
Principal shareholders often delegate company management to third party agents. Incentivising them with option grants is an effective way to ensure that such agents do not prioritise their own interests, only granting them rewards on an equal basis to other shareholders.
To whom should options be granted?
Opinions differ on this, with one camp believing that option grants for all employees create greater value, ensuring collective ownership stakes in the business they are building. The other opinion holds that collective ownership dilutes the share value too much, and that concentrating the value among key employees generates better returns. What solution is best depends on what stage of development the company has reached.
The percentage of options granted varies widely, but frequently falls into a range of 0-8%, where non-founding CEO's generally get the most, and non-executive directors the least. When allocating options, the level of expected dilution should be weighed against the relative value brought to the business by a new hire.
Granting options
Option grants are not generally included in an employment contract, but set out in a separate agreement with its own governing rules. Options are awarded over specified time periods, called vesting, which is a safeguard against new hires moving on before they've made a significant contribution. The incentive is that options generally begin to accrue interest only after the first year of employment, and become progressively more valuable over subsequent years. Provisions are usually built in against people leaving before the vesting period is complete, when options can be turned into actual shares, especially if this is before the predicted exit.
Leaver Provisions
Discretion is given to companies as to how option grants are treated in respect of such early leavers, often incorporated in company Articles as Leaver Provisions. These leavers are often penalised by having to exercise their share options, and sometimes to give them up with no reward. There are pros and cons to structuring Leaver Provisions, but a more generous application recognises a startup's requirement to attract critical personnel at a crucial time, with a more positive motivation to retain them.
Why are option schemes important?
The short answer is that investors will probably require them in their term sheet, as they want you to have sufficient options set aside to be able to attract key members of staff and retain them as the business grows. The extent of this ESOP is dependent on many contributing factors, including how much founder equity is held by senior members, how many senior hires are projected to make the business grow, and its current stage of growth. In general terms, however, an ESOP in a post-first round invested business will commonly represent 10-20% of its fully diluted (100% exercised) equity.
Option pools for startups are key components of a startup's remuneration strategy – perhaps even a 'hygiene factor'. An ESOP's technical aspects will require careful consideration and professional advice, but a well-designed ESOP can help to align both owners' and employees' incentives, at the same time providing great motivation to increase value with no cash exposure on either side.
How to use Grants and R&D Tax Credits
To make the most of available financial assistance...
Building a Minimum Viable Product and Validating Your Plan with Customers
Building a Minimal Viable Product, more commonly k...
Retaining Top Talent – 3 Things You Need to Know
You've recruited promising new prospects to help d...


text:
Winslow School Board hears proposals for spending
The Board finished the first draft of expenditures for upcoming school year's budget, which includes instructional tools, new doors and flooring, and potentially an increase in central office staff salaries.
By Emily HigginbothamStaff Writer
WINSLOW — The school board continued working on a draft of the budget for the 2018-2019 fiscal year at a special meeting at the junior high school Monday evening.
Administrators presented proposals for cost centers such as the elementary school, special services and central office budgets.
Residents to vote on whether to dissolve AOS 92 Tuesday
The budget for the elementary school is up by $324,787, or 10.26%, at $3.49 million for the academic year.
One of the larger increases in the school's budget comes from school development. The school is asking for $3,500 to pay for some instructional tools and help the faculty leadership plan for the future.
The school is also asking for some new equipment including stand-up desks, document cameras to replace overhead projectors, and a new cabinet in the computer lab, which would cost $1,300.
After a review done by the Department of Education, the state suggests that the school purchase an early literacy program for the pre-kindergarten students that they currently do not have. To purchase some needed new materials and the program it will cost $3,500.
Additionally, the librarian is asking for $6,000 for new library books, which is a $3,200 increase from last year.
The maintenance budget for the elementary school, which is a part of the overall elementary budget, is up up $48,691 at $132,784.
The proposal includes replacement of several doors that are 25 years old and are beginning to rust and rot. In total, replacement of those doors will cost the school $19,810.
Additionally, the school needs to replace some hallway flooring which is expected to cost $7,500. Classrooms are also due for a new coat of paint, which will cost $5,000.
Another big budget item for the custodian team will be a carpet extractor at $3,850.
The special education budget, which serves 217 students enrolled in kindergarten through 12th grade, is up $333,948 or 14.89% at $2.57 million.
The cost of the central office is dependant on the outcome of the referendum to dissolve the AOS. If the AOS is dissolved, the cost of the central office will be up $254,696, or 23.76% at $1.32M. The increase will include the salary of staff including a superintendent, curriculum director, an instructional specialist and others.
The board and administrators will go over the expected revenue from next year and will then do another round of working through the expenditures in the coming weeks.
Emily Higginbotham — 861-9239
Twitter: @EmilyHigg
winslow maine
Choose A Town
Kennebec Journal ePaper
Get notified when the ePaper has been delivered (requires subscription)


FRAME: Elegant Frame - Black - The Signature Mat comes complete, framed in the Elegant Frame...just add your photo. Made from solid wood. The frame also includes plexi glass, additional cardboard matting, black backing, and hanging hardware. Frame moulding style shown below.


text:
'Trump effect' fades, but border crossings hit low
The post-election decline in illegal crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border has ended, according to statistics released by the federal government.
'Trump effect' fades, but border crossings hit low The post-election decline in illegal crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border has ended, according to statistics released by the federal government. Check out this story on news-leader.com: https://usat.ly/2B7SgXF
Rafael Carranza, The Republic | azcentral.com Published 8:28 p.m. CT Dec. 6, 2017
In areas such as southwest New Mexico, agents have to cover broader areas of land than do agents in urban areas, according to Jose Romero of the Border Patrol.(Photo: Mark Henle/USA TODAY NETWORK)
PHOENIX — The post-election decline in illegal crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border has ended, according to statistics released by the federal government Tuesday.
But despite the rebound in migrants attempting to enter the country illegally, the overall number detained along the southwestern border still hit its lowest mark on record in fiscal year 2017, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Border Patrol agents apprehended 303,916 border crossers for the 2017 fiscal year, which ended in September. At the same time, customs officers at ports of entry processed 111,275 inadmissible individuals — migrants who were denied legal entry into the country. That includes Central American minors and families seeking refuge in the U.S.
More: Human smuggling tragedy comes amid fewer border arrests
More: Trump says shutdown is still possible, blames Democrats and immigration
In another milestone, a majority, some 58%, of the migrants apprehended at the border were from countries other than Mexico — mostly from Central America. That's the largest share ever, and only the second year that Mexican migrants were less than half of the total apprehensions.
A 1-year-old from El Salvador clings to his mother after she turned themselves in to U.S. Border Patrol agents. They are part of a growing group of migrants to the U.S. who are fleeing gang violence in Central America. (Photo: John Moore, Getty Images)
'Trump effect' quickly fades
President Trump's arrival in the White House in January 2017 appeared to trigger the historic dip in apprehensions for the first four months of his presidency.
The number of apprehensions, the best measure of attempted illegal immigration, reached in April its lowest point since Customs and Border Protection began tracking that information.
At the time, the Trump administration took credit for the decrease in apprehensions and people turning themselves in at the border.
But migrant advocates predicted the decline would be temporary and that many migrants were waiting to see what would happen under Trump before attempting to enter the U.S. illegally. They anticipated the number entering the country illegally would increase once the novelty of a new administration wore off.
The numbers released this week appear to show that's what happened.
With the approach of summer, Border Patrol apprehensions began to rise again. Meanwhile, customs officers at the ports of entry recorded a spike in the number of underage migrants and families from Central America turning themselves in and asking for asylum. A family is considered to be at least one adult and a minor.
The Wall - An in-depth examination of Donald Trump's border wall
The number of families that turned themselves in soared to the highest levels since the surge in Central American migration began in 2013.
"We have seen historic low numbers this year, an almost 30 percent decline in apprehensions in (fiscal year 2017)," CBP Acting Commissioner Ron Vitiello said in a statement. "But we are very concerned about the later month increases of unaccompanied minors and minors with a family member."
ICE arrests on the rise
While fewer people crossed the border illegally, the federal government stepped up enforcement away from the border. As a result, the number of unauthorized immigrants arrested to be processed for deportation rose sharply after Trump took office.
That increase is tied to his January executive order that widened immigration enforcement and included plans to hire 10,000 more officers at Immigration and Customs Enforcement over the next four years.
Since Trump's inauguration, on Jan. 20, arrests of unauthorized immigrants in the country's interior rose 40% compared with the same period the year before, according to ICE.
More: Undocumented immigrant not guilty of murder in polarizing San Francisco case
More: Trump's border wall future: Tourist trap that pays for itself in 2,000 years
ICE officers arrested 143,470 people during the 2017 fiscal year. They also deported 226,119 migrants — fewer than the previous year. ICE said that was due to fewer Border Patrol apprehensions.
ICE Deputy Director Thomas Homan said the numbers reflected the Trump administration's empowerment of federal agents to enforce the nation's laws.
"We need to confront and address misguided policies and loopholes that only serve as a pull factor for illegal immigration," he said. "Finally, we need to find a solution to the dangerous sanctuary city policies and the politicians who needlessly risk innocent lives to protect criminals who are illegally present in the United States."
Notably, the number of arrests of undocumented immigrants without criminal records more than doubled compared with the previous year, as the Trump administration expanded its enforcement priorities.
In fiscal year 2017, ICE arrested 37,734 people who had never been convicted or charged with a crime. In 2016, the number of non-criminal arrests was half that, at 15,500.
Follow Rafael Carranza on Twitter: @RafaelCarranza
Read or Share this story: https://usat.ly/2B7SgXF


3 YRS Jiangsu Shizhan Group Co., Ltd.
Have all kinds of cost-effective and high quality products. 3 . we have a strong R&D team with more than 10 persons. we can print your logo and company name etc in our products.
Alibaba.com offers 356,101 trade case products. About 10% of these are mobile phone bags & cases, 1% are other digital gear & camera bags, and 1% are tool case.
A wide variety of trade case options are available to you, such as silicon, aluminum, and 100% polyester. You can also choose from apple iphones, samsung, and huawei. As well as from home, schools & offices, and neck. And whether trade case is free samples, or paid samples.
There are 356,101 trade case suppliers, mainly located in Asia. The top supplying country is China (Mainland), which supply 100% of trade case respectively.
Trade case products are most popular in North America, Western Europe, and Southeast Asia.
You can ensure product safety by selecting from certified suppliers, including 44,881 with ISO9001, 22,127 with Other, and 4,361 with ISO14001 certification.


Bärbel Bohley was one of the founders of Neues Forum, the civic movement at the forefront of East Germany's peaceful revolution of 1989. An artist by vocation, Bohley had been expelled from the country's Federation of Artists in 1983 and prohibited from exhibiting on account of her involvement in the independent peace and human rights movement. She repeatedly found herself in trouble with the authorities in the years that followed as she played an increasingly prominent role in calling for social and political change in East Germany. Following German unification in 1990, Bohley campaigned to give citizens access to their Stasi files.
The event is generously sponsored by the Hertie Foundation.


text:
The 2018–19 WCBA season was the 17th season of the Women's Chinese Basketball Association. Beijing Great Wall were the defending champions. The league was expanded from 14 teams to 18 teams.

Team changes

Player movement

Foreign Players

Standings

Playoffs

Venues

References

External links
 WCBA Official Website  (in Chinese)

2018-19
2018–19 in Chinese basketball
Chn
Chn
basketball
basketball


The storage spaces can be rented with our subsidiary USTOR. USTOR offers unmanned storage locations from which the whole process is automized, from arranging it online, to siging the rental agreements, to access to the storage units. Your goods can also be picked up and returned for free!
Go to www.ustor.nl and rent your storage unt directly with free pick up and return of needed.
Ideal when you are looking for storage in Amsterdam Oost, storage indische buurt, storage ijburg, storage Amstel, storage Haveneiland, storage Amsterdam Oost, storage Flevopark or storage betondorp!


text:
Indian Film Major Eros Reports Higher Earnings
The company's shares in New York and Mumbai have been volatile following recent online reports questioning its financials.
By Nyay Bhushan
Nyay Bhushan
More Stories by Nyay Bhushan
How India's COVID-19 Crisis Is Devastating the Local Entertainment Sector
Amitabh Bachchan Talks 'Gulabo Sitabo,' Working With Bollywood's Next Generation
Amazon India Execs on Indian Films Skipping Theatrical (Exclusive)
Courtesy of Eros
Indian entertainment major Eros International reported higher fiscal second-quarter results.
The company reported a net income increase of 155 percent to $11.0 million, compared to $4.3 million in the prior year period. Revenue jumped 98 percent to $98.8 million.
Eros is a leading distributor of Indian films with over 3,000 titles in its library spanning Hindi language Bollywood and regional Indian cinema and is based in London and Mumbai. The company's stock has been under pressure recently after some online reports questioned its financials and the performance of its Netflix-style service ErosNow.
It was first questioned by an anonymous Twitter user with the handle Market Farce. Last week, U.S. law firms announced they will investigate claims on behalf of shareholders against Eros for possible securities violations. Though the matter hasn't yet gone to court, the law firms include Boston-based Block & Leviton, Irvine-based Khang & Khang and New York-based Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz.
Eros has issued earlier statements referring to the "anonymous attacks", but the announcement for its quarterly results didn't refer to these allegations directly. A statement from the company's CEO Jyoti Deshpande said: "It gives me great pleasure to report our second quarter fiscal 2016 results which demonstrate that our business is strong. Fiscal year 2016 has been one of our best years yet in terms of film slate performance as Eros films currently hold three out of the top four box office positions in India."
India's Eros to Add Original Series to Streaming Service as Netflix Launch Looms
An earnings conference call featured discussion of the recent investor concerns. Jefferies analyst John Janedis said in a report on Wednesday: "We believe the market is not giving Eros credit for the value of its film library and potential of ErosNow … However, given external headwinds, it may take a couple of quarters of execution for the market to better appreciate the stock."
The company has had a good run this year with Bollywood hits Tanu Weds Manu Returns and blockbuster Bajrangi Bhaijaan, starring Salman Khan. It is estimated to have brought in more than $75 million since its July release.
The company recently also announced its quarterly results for its Mumbai-based India subsidiary, with the profit jumping 80.2 percent to $13.7 million (903 million rupees) from $7.6 million (501 million rupees). Revenue rose by over 112 percent to $77.2 million (5.1 billion rupees).
"Our future slate for the remainder of the year and fiscal 2017 continues to be exciting and we believe that our strong balance sheet and improving cash flow from operations will help us to stay in line with our strategy," added Deshpande. "In the face of adversity, the unwavering support some of our shareholders have shown towards us is indeed overwhelming and for that we are thankful."
However, the ongoing attacks have led to recent stock volatility on both the New York and Bombay stock exchanges. In recent months, following a 52-week high of $39 in New York, Eros shares have fallen by over 75 percent.
India's Eros Defends Business Amid Analyst Downgrade, Questions About Emirates Revenue


text:
September 29, 2015 by jcrabb
It's finally here! After spending the month of September looking at some of the best movies in different categories from 1985, we've reached the final countdown. Once you're done singing along with Europe, make sure to check out the previous lists from the month of September:
Top 5 Comedies of 1985
Top 5 Movies from 1985 That Don't Hold Up
Top 5 Big Name Director Movies of 1985
Top 5 Oscar Winners of 1985
All caught up? Good. From those movies the list has been whittled down to the Top 5 of the whole year. It was a daunting task, but hopefully you find the list satisfying.
[divider top="no"]
5) The Purple Rose of Cairo
I'm so glad I finally saw this movie and that it made the list! I had a difficult time choosing this movie or Witness to put in the #5 slot, but ultimately this movie feels more memorable than Peter Weir's stellar thriller.
I've never been the biggest fan of Woody Allen, but this has to be one of the top movies he as ever made. It's witty, creative, well-acted, and so much fun! The movie never feels heavy on the drama and majors on a formula of sincerity, one-liners, and an easy-going mentality. While a lot of Allen's more recent movie lack this quality, that cannot fault him here, and I could create my own Top 5 of things I love from this movie.
Particularly, my favorite running gag throughout the movie is when they cut back to the characters stuck in the screen after Jeff Daniel's character leaves the movie. They bicker with each other and the audience, unsure of when they might be able to get bak to the movie and also being absolutely perplexed as to what to do while Daniels is galavanting about New York City. It's a fun premise that takes breaking the fourth wall to a different level not just on a comedic level but on a existential plane, as well. The characters only know what the movie has allowed them to know, and that clever touch is a fun thought experiment on the extent of human knowledge and the discovery of things outside our understanding.
4) The Breakfast Club
As I stated in my previous entry on the movie, The Breakfast Club perfectly captures the teenage spirit. Kids of the 80's, or even kids in general, can relate to the portrayals of five teenagers dealing with parental expectations, hidden hurts, and the pressures of friendship and romance. These five teen stereotypes are both conformed to in the movie and broken. There is this ironic relationship between the film itself and the audience that the different stereotypes are indeed caricatures of teenagers but also acceptable portraits that we as relational humans tend to group people into when we are in high school. You don't want to label yourself but you are comfortable doing it to everyone else. The Breakfast Club plays with this tension and reveals the logic of the stereotypes but also how wrong they are.
If there is any thing that holds back the movie, it might be some of the more on-the-nose portrayals by Emilio Estevez and Judd Nelson, but also the odd choice to have All Sheedy, the Basket Case, shed her semi-gothic, grunge look in favor of the beautiful makeover she gets at the end. It seems to go against the grain of the message of the movie, but it also might be another genius moment where Hughes' is still circumventing normal conventions by the choice. It's hard to read and that is why it might make it easy to toss aside or give points to the movie. All of those things aside, the movie still holds up due to it being somewhat generic with its choices and setting; except for the musical choices. But even then, you can't get that Simple Minds song out of your head, can you? I didn't think so.
3) Brazil
Wonderfully and terrifyingly imaginative, Brazil is an unhinged, comedic Sci-Fi noir. Boasting a false ending and a surprise twist ending, which now feels cliche but then was brilliant, there is not a moment where director Terry Gilliam will let you breathe. When you finally do get that moment towards the end, which was the ending in the controversial 94-minute "Love Conquers All" cut of the movie, it is abruptly crashed by Gilliam's version of the stormtrooper in his Orwellian fantasy world.
Should this movie be higher? Should it be on this list at all? I think it might even deserve to be a little higher and replace the #2 slot. However, as much as I think Brazil is a one-of-a-kind movie, as if yanked completely finished right out of Gilliam's cerebral cortex, it cannot stand under the weight of the cultural influence the #2 movie of 1985 has.
2) Back To The Future
GREAT SCOTT! I love this movie! Having watched it to catch up for the podcast we did in August, it cannot be shaken from its penultimate finish on the top movies of 1985. As I stated i a couple different places about the movie, it is a perfect storm of comedic performances, directorial craftsmanship, and the right cultural moment in time. Any movie dealing with time travel must address the simple logic of BttF and also not copy it 100%. The Simpsons episode dealing with time travel is the only show or movie I can think of that came close to matching the level of fun and science that Back to the Future does.
What else can you possibly say? I'm sure you are familiar with it and can agree; there is no other movie quite like it. It's 1.21 gigawatts of fun and hilarity. It shouldn't work. It should age terribly but it just doesn't.
1) Ran
The title of the movie means chaos, and director Akira Kurosawa's brilliance is in the simple but profound visual storytelling. Approaching storm clouds rumble with foreboding until spilling forth in the climatic castle siege of the middle of the movie. The extended battle sequence is both a literal and figurative hell that Kurosawa intended to communicate the despair of human suffering that no faith or deity can alleviate. It's a dark, hellish epic poem of a nihilist reality and the chaotic cycle of despair. However, I do believe that despite the movie's seemingly grim and dire message, there is hope to be read into the plight of the Ichimonji family.
*minor spoilers for Ran*
In the final ten minutes of the movie, Lord Hidetora is being escorted to his third son Saburo's new home to be kept safe and allow Saburo to become his heir. As they march through a fiery, hell-like open plain, Saburo is senselessly gunned down by his now dead older brother's assassin. Lord Hidetora has finally experienced to much grief to handle and he dies cradling his son's corpse. When they are both discovered, Lord Hidetora's fool Kyoami, played remarkably by Pîtâ, curses the the god's cruelty and says they cannot exist if this world is so callous and hellacious. Shuri Kurogane, one of Hidetora's trusted generals, silences Kyoami and says not to curse the gods. He says that obviously the gods do not care about humans because they are so terrible to one another and that only wrath and judgement befalls humanity for its hubris and crimes against one another. It's awfully depressing and is punctuated with the unfurling of a scroll detailing a Japanese scene of hell; in case you didn't get it from the imagery.
Kyoami and Kurogane expound to common views of suffering and pain. However, we as Christians can inject a hopeful tone into Kurosawa's somber dirge. The cross of Christ, the pinnacle of suffering, satisfies the wrath Kurogane spoke of. We do deserve death, but in Christ God rescued us from those things out of a love for us. Kyoami was right to weep, but where Kurosawa's narrative is content to keep us in suffering, Christ weeps with us and suffered like us. There is a deep resonance to this movie that can find restoration in the Gospel narrative. One day, we will be fully restored and the kind of chaos and suffering in Ran will be wiped away. No scroll detailing hell's sufferings will be read, but the scrolls will be opened, as it says in Revelation, and a new heavens and new Earth will be made when Christ comes to gather all things to himself. While it is not in anyway a part of Kurosawa's narrative, it is the whole picture, whereas Kurosawa's brilliant masterpiece is a smaller snapshot of the human condition. Thank God it will not end that way eternally.
Previous articleStreaming Weekly September 2015 4.0Next article Who·ology #014 - S09E02 The Witch's Familiar


text:
Q: iOS-like icons grid in OS X I would like to have a view in my OS-X (Lion) application for displaying icons in a grid that when clicking an icon, the view changes to a different view (depends on the icon clicked) with a similar animation to iOS when clicking an app icon.
What's the best way to that with writing the minimal amount of code?
Thanks in advance!

A: Create a collection view. The view of each item should be a button whose action you respond to by swapping the collection view out for the appropriate destination view (perhaps by switching tabs in a tabless tab view).

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


text:
<?php
declare(strict_types = 1);

namespace Tests\Innmind\AMQP\Transport\Connection;

use Innmind\AMQP\{
    Transport\Connection\Lazy,
    Transport\Connection,
    Transport\Protocol\v091\Protocol,
    Transport\Protocol\ArgumentTranslator,
    Transport\Frame,
    Exception\ConnectionClosed,
};
use Innmind\Socket\{
    Internet\Transport,
    Exception\FailedToOpenSocket,
};
use Innmind\Url\Url;
use Innmind\TimeContinuum\Earth\{
    Clock,
    ElapsedPeriod,
};
use Innmind\OperatingSystem\{
    Remote,
    Sockets,
};
use Innmind\Server\Control\Server;
use PHPUnit\Framework\TestCase;

class LazyTest extends TestCase
{
    public function testInterface()
    {
        $connection = new Lazy(
            Transport::tcp(),
            Url::of('//guest:guest@localhost:5673/'), //wrong port on purpose
            $protocol = new Protocol($this->createMock(ArgumentTranslator::class)),
            new ElapsedPeriod(1000),
            new Clock,
            $this->createMock(Remote::class),
            $this->createMock(Sockets::class),
        );

        $this->assertInstanceOf(Connection::class, $connection);
    }

    public function testConnectWhenAccessingProtocol()
    {
        try {
            $connection = new Lazy(
                Transport::tcp(),
                Url::of('//guest:guest@localhost:5673/'), //wrong port on purpose
                $protocol = new Protocol($this->createMock(ArgumentTranslator::class)),
                new ElapsedPeriod(1000),
                new Clock,
                new Remote\Generic($this->createMock(Server::class)),
                new Sockets\Unix,
            );
            $connection->protocol();
            $this->fail('it should fail');
        } catch (\Exception $e) {
            $this->assertInstanceOf(FailedToOpenSocket::class, $e);
        }
    }

    public function testConnectWhenSendingFrame()
    {
        try {
            $connection = new Lazy(
                Transport::tcp(),
                Url::of('//guest:guest@localhost:5673/'), //wrong port on purpose
                $protocol = new Protocol($this->createMock(ArgumentTranslator::class)),
                new ElapsedPeriod(1000),
                new Clock,
                new Remote\Generic($this->createMock(Server::class)),
                new Sockets\Unix,
            );
            $connection->send(Frame::heartbeat());
            $this->fail('it should fail');
        } catch (\Exception $e) {
            $this->assertInstanceOf(FailedToOpenSocket::class, $e);
        }
    }

    public function testConnectWhenWaitingAFrame()
    {
        try {
            $connection = new Lazy(
                Transport::tcp(),
                Url::of('//guest:guest@localhost:5673/'), //wrong port on purpose
                $protocol = new Protocol($this->createMock(ArgumentTranslator::class)),
                new ElapsedPeriod(1000),
                new Clock,
                new Remote\Generic($this->createMock(Server::class)),
                new Sockets\Unix,
            );
            $connection->wait();
            $this->fail('it should fail');
        } catch (\Exception $e) {
            $this->assertInstanceOf(FailedToOpenSocket::class, $e);
        }
    }

    public function testConnectWhenAccessingMaxFrameSize()
    {
        try {
            $connection = new Lazy(
                Transport::tcp(),
                Url::of('//guest:guest@localhost:5673/'), //wrong port on purpose
                $protocol = new Protocol($this->createMock(ArgumentTranslator::class)),
                new ElapsedPeriod(1000),
                new Clock,
                new Remote\Generic($this->createMock(Server::class)),
                new Sockets\Unix,
            );
            $connection->maxFrameSize();
            $this->fail('it should fail');
        } catch (\Exception $e) {
            $this->assertInstanceOf(FailedToOpenSocket::class, $e);
        }
    }

    public function testDoesntConnectWhenCheckingIfClosed()
    {
        $remote = $this->createMock(Remote::class);
        $remote
            ->expects($this->never())
            ->method('socket');

        $connection = new Lazy(
            Transport::tcp(),
            Url::of('//guest:guest@localhost:5673/'), //wrong port on purpose
            $protocol = new Protocol($this->createMock(ArgumentTranslator::class)),
            new ElapsedPeriod(1000),
            new Clock,
            $remote,
            $this->createMock(Sockets::class),
        );

        $this->assertFalse($connection->closed());
    }

    public function testDoesntConnectOnClose()
    {
        $remote = $this->createMock(Remote::class);
        $remote
            ->expects($this->never())
            ->method('socket');

        $connection = new Lazy(
            Transport::tcp(),
            Url::of('//guest:guest@localhost:5673/'), //wrong port on purpose
            $protocol = new Protocol($this->createMock(ArgumentTranslator::class)),
            new ElapsedPeriod(1000),
            new Clock,
            $remote,
            $this->createMock(Sockets::class),
        );

        $this->assertNull($connection->close());
        $this->assertTrue($connection->closed());
    }

    public function testThrowWithoutConnectAttemptWhenSendingFrameAfterClose()
    {
        $remote = $this->createMock(Remote::class);
        $remote
            ->expects($this->never())
            ->method('socket');

        $connection = new Lazy(
            Transport::tcp(),
            Url::of('//guest:guest@localhost:5673/'), //wrong port on purpose
            $protocol = new Protocol($this->createMock(ArgumentTranslator::class)),
            new ElapsedPeriod(1000),
            new Clock,
            $remote,
            $this->createMock(Sockets::class),
        );

        $connection->close();

        $this->expectException(ConnectionClosed::class);
        $connection->send(Frame::heartbeat());
    }
}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


Mr and Mrs pillow covers set includes mini pillow with heart and doves painted above date in numerical format.
Mr and Mrs covers done in grey cotton twill, Mr painted in white block font, Mrs painted in white script font. Made to fit inserts 16 inches X 16 inches, inserts not included.
Small pillow with date measures 8 inches X 12 inches, comes stuffed with hi loft polyester fiberfill (no need for an insert), outer fabric white cotton twill. Front painted in stone grey.
All pieces fully lined with white cotton polyester, seams double stitched and overcast.
Envelope closures on all pieces.
To order, simply purchase this listing and remember to send me a note with the date you wish for the front of the pillow.
Comes wrapped in white tissue, ships in a box.
Sending as a gift? Let me know and I will gladly include a card with your message inside.
Handmade in Canada by me.


text:
Jobs & Career Opportunities
Tag: the friday night boys
The Friday Night Boys are "Stuttering"
AltPress - July 2, 2009
The Friday Night Boys have teamed up with Glamour Kills Clothing to premiere their new video for "Stuttering."
Cobra Starship plan small-venue tour with the Friday Night Boys
AltPress - June 30, 2009
Dance-pop provocateurs Cobra Starship have scheduled a small-venue tour for the month of August to coincide with the release of their third album, Hot...
Exclusive Video: The Friday Night Boys–Behind The Photo Shoot
AltPress - June 8, 2009
Fueled By Ramen pop-punks the Friday Night Boys are releasing their debut full-length, Off The Deep End, this week and we've got an exclusive...
The Friday Night Boys album stream
The Friday Night Boys have their debut Fueled By Ramen album, Off The Deep End hitting stores on Tuesday. Until then, you can preview...
BUY THE LATEST ISSUE
AP 390 – ORVILLE PECK
Despite planting his roots firmly in the country community, Orville Peck dances on the edge of the alternative world with his groundbreaking sound and aesthetic.
AltPress Shop
© Copyright 2019 Alternative Press, Inc.


Adonica Randall, a Marquette alumna and the College of Engineering entrepreneur-in-residence, speaks at the Women in STEM Summit in the AMU April 23.
Women accounted for nearly 28 percent of the workforce in science and engineering careers in 2015, according to the National Science Foundation. From 2005-'13, females consistently accounted for about 40 percent of all STEM majors at Marquette, according to the Office of Institutional Research and Analysis. That number has grown six percentage points in the past four years.
Julie Murphy, the director of enrollment management and outreach for the College of Engineering, said though Marquette's male to female ratio in STEM majors is less disproportionate than in the workforce, many women interested in STEM exit the field between school and job searching.
"It's a struggle in the classroom. It's a struggle at the college level. It's a struggle in the industry, as well," Murphy said.
To combat these challenges, Murphy's department hosts a few pre-college summer programs aimed at female high school students. At the college level, the issue is addressed through interactive sessions with Kristina Ropella, the dean of the College of Engineering.
One session consisted of a focus group in which female engineering students shared their opinions on the college's relationship with women in STEM. Murphy said some students identified challenges with class dynamics.
"When you're in groups, being assumed that you will be the notetaker, being assumed that you will do the secretarial work as opposed to the more challenging math of the group, the organizer of the group, the mom of the group," Murphy said.
The Women in STEM Summit was held all day in the Alumni Memorial Union Ballrooms April 23. The Marquette Women's Innovation Network and the Women's Colleague Program put on the event as a partnership between Marquette and Johnson Controls.
The summit featured several prominent local women in STEM, including Ropella and Adonica Randall, a Marquette alumna and the College of Engineering entrepreneur-in-residence.
In her opening remarks at the summit, Ropella told the audience to "celebrate triumphs and victories," while reminding them to encourage young girls to pursue futures in STEM.
Murphy agreed that early outreach is key because middle school classes set the path for the level of math students can attain in the long run. She said girls turn away from engineering while in middle school because they do not pursue the highest-level math track they can, or should, to be ready for engineering after high school.
"It's not that they can't make that up, but if you're graduating and you have not had calculus or pre-calculus, that happened in middle school," she said.
It's impossible to know what directly causes this trend, Murphy said. One possibility is a lack of role models in the field.
Some women looked on-screen to find a role model. For Randall, that person was Nichelle Nichols, or Lieutenant Uhura on the television show "Star Trek," which aired during the '60s when she was growing up.
Alex Solecki, a freshman in the College of Engineering, said although she is outnumbered by males in all of her classes, she is encouraged by her mother.
"I never was really fixated on how male-dominant the field of engineering was. From a young age, (my mom) always encouraged me to do what I thought would make a difference, no matter what field," she said.
Solecki said her goal is not to make girls feel pressured to enter careers in STEM.
Murphy said efforts to encourage women to pursue STEM are for the betterment of more than just women.


text:
HomeSport News
Six million dollar man: Khabib Nurmagomedov gets career-high payout in final UFC fight - report
25 Oct, 2020 14:47
Big earner: Khabib enjoyed a bumper payday for his retirement fight © Reuters
Khabib Nurmagomedov's second round submission win against Justin Gaethje earned the Russian UFC champion a career-high purse of $6 million - but his final payout will likely be far higher for the last fight of his career.
Per estimates online, Khabib will take home disclosed pay of $6 million in addition to post-fight bonuses of $90,000 after his 13th successive win in the UFC and 29th overall career victory.
Also on rt.com By the numbers: Exploring Khabib Nurmagomedov's impact in his record-breaking eight-year spell with the UFC
Should these estimates be accurate, it matches the tally he received for his UFC 242 win against Dustin Poirier last year.
However, Nurmagomedov will almost certainly receive more this time around due to the pay-per-view points in his contract after UFC president Dana White confirmed to the media during fight week the UFC 254 was trending towards becoming one of the UFC's most profitable box office events in their history.
The $6 million purse awarded to Nurmagomedov for his two most recent wins eclipses the career-high payouts of $3 million given to Conor McGregor for his UFC 229 loss to Nurmagomedov (who earned $2 million for that fight). McGregor also received a similar sum for his January win against Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone earlier this year.
Despite earning more in his last two fights than McGregor, the Irishman likely remains the sport's biggest pay-per-view commodity as he added further millions to his fee due to additional payments from his highly-lucrative list of sponsors.
Justin Gaethje, meanwhile, is thought to have earned a little over $400,000 for his efforts in Abu Dhabi.
A post shared by ufc (@ufc) on Oct 24, 2020 at 5:15pm PDT
Nurmagomedov's retirement rules out a potentially significant payday for what would have been his 30th career fight.
He had been linked in the media with a "legacy fight" with former UFC champion Georges St-Pierre is a contest which would have likely been a box office bonanza for all involved, while a rematch with Conor McGregor would have also earned Nurmagomedov another career-high payout.
Of course, despite his mixed martial arts career being over Nurmagomedov still has several further avenues in which to increase his wealth. His brand is as strong as any fighter in global combat sports and it remains to be seen if he would consider an exhibition boxing match with Floyd Mayweather in his future as has been mooted in the press several times in the past couple of years.
Also on rt.com Cristiano Ronaldo shares emotional message for 'brother' Khabib after retirement news following victory at UFC 254
But, as ever with Nurmagomedov, the allure of money was never his prime motivation inside the cage and with his legacy now solidly enshrined in MMA history, he can be confident that not only is his own future secured but so too is the future of his family - a point which will no doubt satisfy the famously loyal champion.
MMAnewsUFCnews
Trends:Khabib Nurmagomedov news MMA news UFC news
'I'm really focused on fighting': Valerie Loureda DISMISSES offers from film companies as she shows off her kicks (VIDEO)
Former Los Angeles Angels employee could face LIFE in prison after being INDICTED over giving drug to pitcher who DIED of overdose
No zooming in on breasts or buttocks: Japanese Olympic Committee 'to stop female athletes being depicted in sexualized photos'
WATCH: Ex- MMA fighter GUNNED DOWN in Dagestan with Kalashnikov-style rifles in land dispute (GRAPHIC)
'Lend me your ears, or I will eat them': Mike Tyson releases bizarre dance track as walk-out song for Roy Jones Jr comeback fight
'Taking the p*ss': Drive-in event at Chester FC nearly flushed as customers would have had to CROSS BORDER TO WALES to use toilets
2nd French mayor threatened with BEHEADING in the wake of teacher's brutal murder by 'Islamic terrorist'
Khabib RETIRES! UFC superstar Nurmagomedov SUBMITS Justin Gaethje, then announces his retirement at UFC 254
'If I give my word, I have to follow this': Emotional Khabib explains he promised his MOTHER he would retire after UFC 254 (VIDEO)
Cristiano Ronaldo shares emotional message for 'brother' Khabib after retirement news following victory at UFC 254


Lensbaby Composer Pro SLR lens : Lensbaby announces its newest SLR creative effects camera lens, the Composer Pro. The Lensbaby Composer Pro refines and enhances the popular and award winning Lensbaby Composer by upgrading the swivel ball and focus mechanism to provide professional performance. The Lensbaby Composer Pro's metal swivel ball design and refined focus mechanism deliver ultra-smooth focus and tilt control. The updated focus mechanism features a fluid and accurate dampened focus ring comparable to the focus mechanisms of the highest quality professional manual focus lenses. This fluid operation makes the Lensbaby Composer Pro the perfect choice for pro photographers and videographers who want to create ground-breaking creative imagery.


Plans and allocates appropriate manpower, tools, equipment and resources for various production activities.
Supervises engineers, foremen and craftsmen in the construction and assembly areas; delegates work activities to meet productivity requirements.
Checks construction, erection & assembly works' compliance to design, specification and quality standard.
Collates data on production inputs, including re-work, quality defects and other relevant reports; recommends necessary preventive and/or corrective action, as necessary.
Reports regularly to the Construction Manager the performance of his assigned discipline.
At least seven (7) years of project or construction management experience in the construction, oil & gas, mining and/or other related industrial sector.


text:
Q: Please don't bring The Loop to per-site metas On my fourth reading of the blog post introducing The Loop, I noticed something that seems to indicate that the company wants to introduce changes in how the child metas function - something I didn't fully grok when I first read the post:

We've revisited the best use of our Meta Sites and will communicate the transition rollout to the community in Q1 2020.

There's definitely potential when it comes to reworking metas . . . but if the replacement is going to be anything like The Loop, we are in deep trouble. Here's why:

*

*The Loop is, well, terrible, regardless of whether it's applied to Stack Overflow or smaller sites. There's no discussion, no room for nuance, no transparency - and the majority of its questions are about demographics, not actual site problems.

*SO seems to want to adopt a top-down approach to solving problems, i.e. giving solutions from on high rather than encouraging the community to offer solutions - and a model where this very-much-not-public feedback goes to the company . . . which, I believe, is extremely out-of-touch with the individual meta sites.

*Meta helps me as a moderator connect with the community. It's an opportunity for me to put a person behind my gravatar. And I know that engaging with users matters. Which is more relatable - an actual person, or a survey form?

*The really small sites don't have 50 million users. We don't have the size problems Stack Overflow does. There's really no need to pretend that we do. Child metas aren't suffering from the sort of issues that Meta Stack Exchange (and Meta Stack Overflow) are said to be facing.

All of this is exacerbated, in my belief, by the possibility that the company as a whole is incredibly out of touch with the majority of sites on the Stack Exchange network. The homegrown employees - including many CMs - may not be, but folks hired from outside may only be familiar with Stack Overflow at best. Their jobs provide them with no incentive to get to know the network sites in depth. I honestly don't recall the last time I saw an employee participate on Worldbuilding - though some have in the past.
Look, we the network are not profitable - not even with the new ad policies. And we likely never will be. Clearly, the company cares about growing the size of its userbase, but Worldbuilding and my other sites will never be a part of that. And so that means that Stack Overflow, Inc., likely won't throw any substantial resources at us, despite little projects here and there. That's okay. We've gotten that through our heads by now.
But if employees aren't going to use the individual communities, if you're collectively not going to try to work side-by-side with the community, and if you're really intent on even partially replacing metas with things like the Loop - well, please don't. Don't try to apply your model of governing Stack Overflow to the smaller sites. Because those of us in the trenches know that it won't work. It certainly won't work if your replacement involves us the users sending surveys to a company incredibly out of touch with its smaller communities.
I have no idea what direction the company will take with the child metas, and I quite frankly could be yelling about the sky falling, but it looks like that rollout next year will not be preceded by any solicitation of feedback from the userbase. I would love to work with SO to make metas more friendly, more effective, and more representative of all users, but I'm not optimistic that they want to work with the community on this. Therefore, I am certainly not waiting to voice my opinion about one possible route the company may take which I feel is extremely dangerous.
Please think carefully before making changes to the per-site metas. Please think about whether you truly understand the communities. Please strongly consider that the small sites don't suffer from the scale problems Stack Overflow does. And please, please, please, don't give us the Loop.

A: It's probably not happening cause... I think we're going back to the bad old days when only SO mattered.
Until there's a good replacement for our sites - or SO corp can find a good reason to start killing off smaller communities, we're actually pretty well placed to handle local issues on meta. And that's 'good' since, well, that means less resources need to be spent on community.
And well - I'd point out, Survey Monkey is totally free, and to a certain extent, depending on the questions, it's pretty easy to control the narrative.
I don't think MSE is going anywhere. At worst they'll just build a wall around it, let it fester and burn, and ignore it as far as practicable.
For the rest of us, in the actual hobbyist side of running a community, it's business as usual. We'll get a little support in the form of our lovely CMs but clearly we're back to what it was with Careers - only SO seems to matter, and even that's kinda on the side of "We need to cater for the masses, not just the core community". Only without the promise of 'things will get better'.
I'm tired of folks who should be working with us company or otherwise undermining every effort to help. I suspect maintaining the status quo, and devolving as much as possible to the moderators is the plan. Our metas are 'safe'. Just not a way for our users to communicate with the company.


A couple of weeks ago, I travelled to London to attend TADTalk 2018. TAD - Talking about Diabetes is in its third year and brings together individuals who have inspirational stories to share in the context of living with diabetes.
The striking thing about the TAD events are they are completely about people living with diabetes and bringing them together.
Warning - I totally sat in the wrong spot for nice photos. So they are woeful!
Prime Minister, Theresa May - no she wasn't there but JDRF UK organised to record a message to us that was played. She quoted Sir Steve Redgrave: "Diabetes will have to learn to live with me."
I can't think what the Irish equivalent of this would be???
Jen is a broadcast journalist who now works in online and social media for BBC Radio. Jen has been writing her blog: Miss Jen Grieves for almost ten years and has been known to Vlog also.
Lydia was diagnosed at age 9 and is a JDRF UK ambassador, blogger at The Backpacker and the Pod, speaker and Diabetes UK camp volunteer.
She was also celebrating because a couple of days earlier she handed in her final dissertation. Wahoo!!!
Lydia told us her diagnosis story and all the amazing things that living with type 1 diabetes has brought into her life: she's been a guest at No. 10 Downing Street, met the Duchess of Cambridge.
She talked about her acceptance of type 1 diabetes as a teenager and how volunteering with JDRF made her realise: "Looking to cure diabetes was a dream. Learning to manage it every day was the reality".
Pete Davies was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as a baby in 1954. He took us through his journey of diabetes treatment and management and told us how lucky he was to have a mother who worked in healthcare and both parents believed he shouldn't miss out on anything because of his diabetes.
Pete was an inspirational speaker and entertained us with multiple anecdotes including the fact that he was treated by Dr RH Lawrence, who developed one of the earliest and largest diabetic clinics in the UK. The Lawrence Medal is awarded to patients who have been on insulin for 60 years or more.
Dr Lawrence was a person with type 1 diabetes and in 1922 he moved to Florence, Italy to live out his final days but in 1923 received the telegram below. " I've got some insulin come back quick it works"
Telegram to RD Lawrence: "I've got some insulin come back quick it works"
Pete also shared his thoughts on how unique type 1 diabetes is, his personal reflections and his personal advice.
Pete's positivity and optimism just bowled me over. Here was I struggling to comprehend 25 years and how long more. And there was Pete after 60 years and shouting "Bring it".
Mike was diagnosed only a few years ago but he was a pilot. This career had previously been off limits for people with type 1 diabetes.
Mike shared his diagnosis story and how he got back into the cockpit.
Becky is a professional cyclist with Team Novo Nordisk and is also a health care policy consultant. She was diagnosed at age 28 while also 20 weeks pregnant with her first child. Becky was told at her diagnosis by her endocrinologist that she would have to give up her cycling career because of her type 1 diabetes.
"I didn't hear 'no'. I just heard things just might be a bit more difficult. Now, my bike is still my favorite place to be in the world."
Not only was Becky's diabetes story something inspirational but her life before diabetes also.
Read more of Becky's story here.
Katie was diagnosed at the age of 22 and was already on her final year of a fashion degree in London. Her intentions to work in the fashion industry and travel the world were clear to Katie's doctor who advised her to rethink her plan. Thankfully, Katie knew better.
Katie's involvement in an insulin pump group where people who are established on pumps share their experiences with people who are considering pumps made her realise that one of the most use reason for not trying a pump was the "where do I wear it" issue. And this led her to create better options to conceal, carry and access the pump on a daily basis were needed for all.
"I've never been embarrassed about my diabetes, or shy about discussing it, but I want to choose who I tell and when rather than it just being on show." And that's how Hid-In Insulin Pumpwear was created.
TADTalk is spearheaded by the Associate National Clinical Director, Diabetes with NHS England, Dr. Partha Kar who said that one of the reasons he is so involved in TadTalk is because he and his fellow clinicians learn so much from the day - the patients become the teachers.
Dr Kar is also the co-creator of Type 1 Diabetes comic ("Origins") while also involved in setting up a Type 1 Diabetes information portal (T1resources.uk).
Dr Partha Kar has been a Consultant in Diabetes & Endocrinology at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust since 2008. He is an avid user of social media such as twitter (@parthaskar) to engage with patients – and been recognised as a "Social media Pioneer" by HSJ in 2014.
TAD looks like being an annual event but be warned, registration usually books out by lunchtime of opening day.
I used my own money to cover all of my expenses to travel to TADTalk because I wanted to go.