The Faculty Lounge: My Tenure's For Sale. How About Yours?
My Tenure's For Sale. How About Yours?
In theory, tenure is thought to perform a variety of positive functions, including incentivizing faculty to hire the best new faculty. The extent to which tenure delivers on these promises in practice is much debated. In the upcoming days, I'll post on a different aspect of this debate – is tenure really the culprit that prevents law schools from shedding their "deadwood?" As I'll elaborate in that post, Incentives and Institutions: Why Stop with the Banks?, I believe that it is not.
II. Incentives And Institutions: Why Stop With The Banks?
III. When It Comes To Law Faculty, We're All Post-Modernists.
Kim--thanks for raising these important, indeed central, questions. And really looking forward to how bank regulation provides a font for law schools.
A lot of this relates to how we assess the likelihood that there will be retaliation for taking politically unpopular stances, no? That is, is it true that if you're *really* good (but controversial), you'll have an easy time finding another job? Perhaps, but I'm not sure.
We haven't yet spoken at the faculty lounge about Robert Post's and Matt Finkin's important new book on academic freedom, though I hope someone here (or more than one) will address it. Seems to me that as we focus on the role of tenure in protecting unproductive (or less productive) people, we run the risk of loosing an appreciation for the value of tenure in promoting academic freedom.
I too am very interested in your further thoughts on this issue, Kim, and really loved the link to the discussion of "deadwood" and other forms of "wood" in legal academia.
Thanks Al and Jacqui for the comments. I think it's clear from Levitt's essay that he considers protecting unpopular views to be one of the least persuasive arguments in support of tenure, under exactly the rationale you mention, Al: if someone is doing high-quality (understanding the subjectiveness of that term) but controversial academic work, then some other institution will value her for exactly the reason that another lets her go. I think I tend to mostly agree with that, but I'm anxious to hear from others whose fields may be more ideological than my own. The other arguments in support of tenure are to me stronger, and I'll discuss them more in my next post on this topic. What's my incentive to hire a person in my field who is better than me this year if next year the faculty might decide to fire me, since they've now got someone better in the same field? There could be a "race to the bottom" in terms of faculty quality that is only corrected by turning over hiring to university administrators, who don't have these same unhealthy incentives, but do have less information about scholarly and teaching quality than faculty members who regularly perform those functions. As most of us know, however, tenure has not seemed to eliminate this sort of "turf protection" across the board.
Given the amount of talk about "tenure as protection for politically controversial work," we should be able to test this question: do untenured people who are fired for taking controversial stands locate decent employment elsewhere? I'm aware of few examples along these lines for recent times. But there are certainly some well-known cases in the 20th century, which point in the direction that Kim and Levitt suggest. That is, some prominent people who were fired for political reasons went on to decent jobs elsewhere. Vernon Parrington (formerly of University of Oklahoma, later of the University of Washington) was fired for political reasons, yet ended up with a good job. But I'm not sure why the same political reasons that cause a controversial person to be fired wouldn't exist at other institutions, too. And maybe we should be concerned about the good but not fabulous faculty who might be fired for political reasons, too? That is, I don't know as anyone should be fired for political reasons. If faculty aren't doing their job, that should be handled in whatever way's appropriate (internal discipline, up to firing, I'd suppose). But I wouldn't want to say that faculty who're not doing a great job and are saying things that are politically controversial should be expendable. I know this is getting rather far afield at this point.
Anyway, what about more recent cases? I'm not thinking of a lot of cases of late where faculty have been fired for political reasons. So it's a little hard for me to test some of this.
One different recent situation comes to mind--and here it's of a formerly tenured professor at Emory--is Michael Bellisles. He's not quite a test of this, because he resigned after his book Arming America was withdrawn by Knopf and was found to have had some very serious problems. I'm not aware of him being able to find another academic job anywhere--though that may have been by choice. And, as I say, there were scholarly, as well as political, reasons behind the attack on his scholarship. But his other work was well-regarded.
Levitt's work complies with the dominant paradigm of Market Uber Alles aligns with the concentration of economic power. So his willingness to "give up" tenure for a small amount of money is laughably flaccid. I suspect, if pressed, he would assure you that the reality of the market influences everything BUT economics research. Economics research is the Search For Truth. And he is well=paid not because he serves the interest of capitol over labor or reifies the dominant discourse, but because he is Close To Truth.
No doubt, in real terms, he has given up far more than an expected value of $15k to stay a professor. That he is delusional as well as dishonest should have no bearing on academic debate.


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hahaha - that's the most amazing piece of e-peen that I've seen in a long while. Guesses at a price? I'm going for £10,000.
I'm going for "never going to see the light of day," personally - but, to be fair, at least one prototype does actually exist and is being shown off at CES, so at least it's not just renderware.
Would be interesting to the creative/workstation market since it's 3x4K so there's no way that 1080 will game at that native res. 3xFHD would make more sense for a single 1080.
It's certainly better than the curved 21" Acer monstrosity that is an actual product.
Way more interesting for creative/visualisation/finance types, surely.
I love how in the first image (and a lot of the other images, to be fair) the photographer has somehow managed to make a 21" curved-display laptop look like a 7" netbook.
I feel like I need 'But .. why?' in .gif format for this.
That's awesome. Crazy, but awesome.
And at least with 4K screens, you have the option of running 1080p. You don't in the reverse scenario.
Amusingly, the thing I most miss when I'm on the road is triplewide. I've got so used to working across three screens that on a single screen everything slows right down.
This is ultimately largely impractical (imagine trying to deploy it when flying Economy!) but I've not yet found a laptop that can actually drive all the outputs it has. My current laptop has (internal screen) 4K eDP, 4K capable HDMI and two mini-DisplayPorts, but only one of the two mDP's can do more than 1080P, and it can't drive all three and the internal screen all at the same time.
so all you need is enough people earning 5x more than me to justify likewise.
surely 1000 people in the world are well off enough to make this happen.
I'm not quite sure it works like that.
firefox on the left , word in the middle and excel on the right, it will increase my productivity 3 times.
And thats what i'm going to say to my boss.
Intially I though this would be handy because I would often have to work across multiple documents, plus virtual machines, plus some sort of software. But now that I think about it, when I was mobile I could get away with just the one screen and leave my extra monitors on my desk. I only needed one monitor when mobile because I would be on a job, concentrating on a single application. Would probably be useful to someone with no base of operations, maybe.
I also found having multiple virtual desktops that you can switch between using keyboard shortcuts is not a bad replacement for multi-monitor setups. Since windows 10 now has that feature built in, it can diminish the need somewhat for multiple monitors.
Is that before or after the heart attack?
This was the target framerate on Geoff Crammond's Grand Prix on my 286 back in the day @ 320x240..... sadly it never reached it and I would have to make do with no textures and 15fps with a CPU of 400% occupancy!!
I'd be so busy playing with the screen deployment I'd never get any work done.
I don't know if it's just me but in my mind even if it was capable of running games at a playable frame rate, the screens just seem to be too close to the gamer to be of any benefit. The viewing angle just seems wrong to me.
I've heard that some gaming notebooks get picked up by workstation/creative users because a) modern Mac Pro's are **** and b) they're the only ones with decent displays + graphics cards. But these people don't want all the **** bling, so Razer models are frequently desired. I think Valerie is a nod to this market, not gamers. Razer needs to spin off a business/creative brand.
Makes sense, and c) "mobile workstation" class laptops from the "business" brands are monstrously expensive compared to their gaming counterparts.
I have fairly memory hungry requirements, and it was a pain at my last refresh (probably easier now, but 16GB sticks were barely a thing at the time) just to find something that was business appropriate and easily portable, and I didn't even have display and GPU to think about. Razer are sensible (if you can call a 12K triple screen laptop 'sensible') to avoid any l33t styling. Whenever some company launches a really garish £5000 gaming system, I wonder where all of these well heeled 12 year olds are coming from?


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Q: Flux stream after .map() function not in order while trying to get familiar with Flux I want to have a stream of Data within a Flux.
the .map() function should simulate a workload which requires some random processing time per Magician object and is happening in separate Threads (as you can see in the output at Thread id to make use of Multi-Threading.
Finally the stream should return the results in order. But no matter what I do, e.g. using .sequential(), or where it always ends up in in being unordered.
Can someone tell me how I can make use of Multi-Threading (using .map() or any other sequence as long as the result is the one asked) and having the results in order please? Thank you
P.S. The business logic behind this question is that I am calling an Endpoint that delivers a Flux<byte[]>
These bytes I need to process in parallel (decryption) and therefor forward in order to another consumer.
public class FluxRunner {

    public void getWorkerStream() throws InterruptedException {
        final int[] counter = new int[1];

        // create workers
        final Flux<Magician[]> workersFlux = Flux.range(0, 10)
                .map(integer -> {
                    final Magician[] worker = new Magician[1];
                    worker[0] = new Magician(counter[0], counter[0]++);
                    return worker;
                });

        final Disposable disposable = workersFlux
                .parallel()
                .runOn(Schedulers.parallel())
                .map(workers -> {
                    System.out.println("Thread id: " + Thread.currentThread().getId());
                    workers[0].calculate();
                    return workers;
                })
                .sequential() // no effect, doOnNext is unordered
                .doOnNext(workers -> System.out.println(workers[0].getId()))
                .subscribe();

        while (!disposable.isDisposed()) {
            sleep(500);
        }
    }
}

@Data
class Magician {

    final int id;
    int number;

    Magician(final int id, final int number) {
        this.id = id;
        this.number = number;
    }

    public void calculate() {
        int timeToSleep = (int) (Math.random() * 3000);
        System.out.println("Sleep for " + timeToSleep + " seconds");
        try {
            sleep(timeToSleep);
        } catch (InterruptedException e) {
            e.printStackTrace();
        }
        number++;
    }
}

result will be
Thread id: 33
Thread id: 24
Thread id: 25
Thread id: 31
Thread id: 29
Thread id: 30
Thread id: 27
Thread id: 32
Thread id: 28
Thread id: 26
Sleep for 2861 seconds
Sleep for 2811 seconds
Sleep for 711 seconds
Sleep for 2462 seconds
Sleep for 1858 seconds
Sleep for 601 seconds
Sleep for 126 seconds
Sleep for 359 seconds
Sleep for 2014 seconds
Sleep for 2356 seconds
4
5
7
9
8
3
0
1
6
2

A: You can use flatMapSequential operator along with .subscribeOn(Schedulers.parallel()) to get the desired result:
final Disposable disposable = workersFlux
    .flatMapSequential(workers -> Mono.fromCallable(() -> {
        System.out.println("Thread id: " + Thread.currentThread().getId());
        workers[0].calculate();
        return workers;
    }).subscribeOn(Schedulers.parallel()))
    .doOnNext(workers -> System.out.println(workers[0].getId()))
    .subscribe();

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Inspirational feminists – you tell us who you admire
Thu 23 Jul 2009 19.05 EDT First published on Thu 23 Jul 2009 19.05 EDT
Last week Katherine Rake from the Fawcett Society named Millicent Fawcett as her feminist heroine. We asked which feminists have inspired you. Here are some of your responses:
• I am sure my ex-husband will go to his grave believing our daughter is named after Eleanor Marx, who did much to improve the lot of women, but sadly committed suicide after an unhappy love affair. As if I would name my daughter after someone who let a man make her so miserable. My daughter is named after Eleanor of Aquitaine who, when she found out her husband had a bit on the side, promptly had the bit poisoned.
I have been inspired by stroppy queens, Germaine Greer, every mother who has ever lived who has wanted something better for her daughter and every woman who has known that we do not have to accept the male status quo and has gone out and done something about it.
Sue Atkinson, Chester
• A feminist who inspired me is the late Jo Richardson MP. Jo played a crucial role in getting women's rights on to Labour's agenda when they were in Opposition. It is largely thanks to her that we have a Minister for Women. Yet her contribution is largely forgotten now. Jo was a model of what an MP should be – a woman of integrity, commitment and warmth.
Ruth Lister, professor of social policy, Loughborough University
• Jill Tweedie taught me the difference between assertiveness and aggression – and how to practise one without resorting to the other. Thank you, Jill, I wish I could tell you how successful it was and that I still enjoy dressing well, looking good and the company of men. And Erin Pizzey – for her work in establishing women's refuges that liberated many from the "Poor Cow" syndrome.
Ruth Ormerod
• Virginia Woolf. She wrote that liberation means the "freedom to think of things in themselves" – instead of being trapped in a preoccupation with one's own appearance, and able to look at any aspect of the world only in egocentric terms.
The observation remains relevant today – a frequent lack of objectivity being a parental tendency not to allow girls when young to explore and experiment unencumbered by instruction; they're usually taught to behave, talk, dress and think for others' eyes and ears. Girls are taught self-consciousness and self- obsession early on by the adult responses all around them, and Woolf's words precisely indicate the crippling result.
Rose Dalziel, Devon
• I am working on a dictionary of fictional role models so would like to mention a couple of personal favourites. First there's Mira Ward and her creator Marilyn French with their version of motherhood in The Women's Room. I was mystified when I first read the book, but the later demands of motherhood in an unsupportive society brought understanding. The other is Ruth Patchett, vengeful hero of Fay Weldon's Life and Loves of a She Devil, who turned on all the electrical appliances in the house, walked out and left it to burn down – an appropriate fantasy for anyone in the same situation.
Maggy Hendry, Canterbury
• Annie Laurie Gaylor has celebrated more than 50 British and American feminist freethinkers in a book entitled Women Without Superstition, No Gods No Masters that has no distributor in the UK. Most of them you will never have heard of because they were not given any credit for their courageous stand in an age in which to be irreligious was a cardinal sin. I could pick anyone from this list of 50.
Sue Mayer, London Feminist Freethinkers
• As a psychotherapist I would like to name Dr Jean Baker Miller as the feminist who has not only inspired me, but helped my way of working. She wrote Toward a New Psychology for Women, and set up The Jean Baker Miller Institute in Wellesley in the US. Her basic feminist premise is the need for humans to find a new form of "power". Not "power over", but power that "enables us all".
Joan Woodward

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America's Iron Throne: The Presidential Candidates and Their Game of Thrones Counterparts
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Dem Thrones
2020 Presidential Race
As the fever for #DemThrones takes over America, it is important to remember that Game of Thrones is not just a show about swords, dragons and nauseatingly gratuitous rape scenes. The show is really an allegory about white supremacy, a metaphor for politics and, well...
A collection of nauseatingly gratuitous rape scenes.
So, in preparation for the Game of Thrones' final season, we decided to spark a furious debate about how the TV contenders for the Iron Throne correspond to both current and potential candidates for president of the United States. You are welcome to disagree with these matchups but because I am writing this and you aren't, all decisions are final.
I'm sure that will settle any argument.
Donald Trump: Cersei Lannister
Photo: Olivier Douliery, Pool (Getty Images), Helen Sloan (HBO)
People say "a Lannister always pays their debts" even though Cersei's power and money come from an inheritance and she isn't as wealthy as people think she is. Cersei refuses to release her tax returns and it has already been established that her administration is backed by foreign investors from the Iron Bank and Highgarden oligarchs.
Cersei Lannister keeps her position by vilifying outsiders, just like the head of House Trump. She also referred to the Dothraki as "rapists" and issued a travel ban against the Unsullied. Her army is also headed to the border after she declared a national emergency.
This one was obvious.
Beto O'Rourke: Jon Snow
Photo: Ethan Miller (Getty Images), Helen Sloan (HBO)
Like Jon Snow's brief stint as Lord Commander of the Night's Watch, Beto O'Rourke's experience is limited to a short six-year period as a U.S. congressman. Because of this, they both think they know a lot about border walls. Beto is a darling even though he lost the Senate race against the hated Ted Cruz, which is a lot like losing the battle of Hardhome to the Night King...or losing a battle against dead people when your homies have a fire-sword, spare lives and a dragon.
But like Jon Snow, Beto is back from the dead because he has the right connections. Whether it is his donor base, support from his home state or the Lord of Light, this bastard has emerged as a frontrunner despite the fact that he lost his most significant race.
Kamala Harris: Arya Stark
Some people find it hard to trust Kamala Harris' past as a prosecutor, so it is understandable that people think both Harris and Arya are two-faced. But after pledging the sorority of the many-faced god, Arya Stark is literally an AKA (in spite of the fact that a girl has no line name.) But like Arya, Kamala will not let shit go. Even though Kamala Harris doesn't support the death penalty, she is in favor of reparations legislation.
Arya's list of people she plans to kill is technically a bill for reparations.
Andrew Yang: Davos Seaworth
They are both simple merchants who no one really cares about.
Elizabeth Warren: Daenerys Targaryen
Elizabeth Stormborn of House Warren, First of Her Fake Indian Names, Breaker of Wall Street Chains, The Sunburnt, Queen of the Appropriators, Khaleesi of the Great White Unseasoned, Mother of Drab is just like Daenerys.
Daenerys swears she is a "breaker of chains" even though she travels with a black servant and is protected by an all-black testicle-less army. Elizabeth Warren's real political power comes from being born a white woman, just like Daenerys' privilege comes from being born with the ability to ride dragons. Warren cannot take the presidency without the support of a black army.
Also, I bet Daenerys tells people she is 1/2,934,944th Dothraki.
Joe Biden: Jamie Lannister
In the "pretty cool for a white guy" category, we have Uncle Joe versus Kingslayer.
I don't know if it's because he's been smashing the cakes of his twin sister, or if it's that gold-plated hand, but I'm sure it creeps women out when Jamie Lannister touches them or "inhales their air." The only reason anyone likes Jamie is that he's now down with the Barack Obama of GoT—Jon Snow.
Still, I can't forget how Biden tossed Anita Hill under the bus or when Jamie threw Bran Stark out the window.
Marianne Williamson: Missandei
Williamson was Oprah's spiritual adviser and Missandei gives her Khaleesi advice while braiding Daenerys' single Caucasian cornrow.
Bernie Sanders: Tyrion Lannister
Photo: Scott Olson (Getty Images), Helen Sloan (HBO)
Bernie Sanders is actually a Democratic Socialist, but he's running on the Democratic Party ticket because he knows he can't win without the party's help. Similarly, Tyrion is a Lannister but he's fighting under the Targaryen banner. They pretend they want to help the country but they really want power. And they both believe they can fix every problem with logic and reason, yet they both also seem to have trouble finding clothes that fit...
Or talking to black people.
Julián Castro: Gendry
As Robert Baratheon's son, Gendry has an actual claim to the Iron Throne. And Julian Castro is definitely qualified to become president. There's only one thing holding them back:
Everyone keeps forgetting about them.
Cory Booker: Bran Stark
Cory Booker might be the most uncharismatic person in the race and Bran's social anxiety keeps him warging and daydreaming all day. Both Booker and Bran have an imaginary friend who gives them sage advice (the three-eyed raven and T-Bone, the magical gangsta negro). Bran is also from the North, a cold, desolate place that looks a lot like Booker's hometown, Newark, N.J.
There is also an internet rumor that Bran Stark is the Night King, which explains why Cory Booker is always playing in the snow.
Screenshot: Santa Claus, CEO (Twitter)
Kirsten Gillibrand: Brienne of Tarth
I'm pretty sure they're the same person.
Pete Buttigieg: Lord Varys
Pete Buttigieg always looks like he's up to some Lord Varys-like shenanigans. Varys doesn't even represent a house or have an army, yet he wants the Iron Throne. And how the fuck does Buttigieg think he can run a country just because he was the mayor of South Bend, Ind? There are people who work at Super Walmarts who manage bigger operations than South Bend!
I know a lot of people said this when Trump ran for office, but if Pete Buttigieg becomes president, I'm moving to Canada. I don't care if it sounds prejudiced, but Pete is just not a presidential name. Watch my word, Iran and them North Korean niggas gon' get real disrespectful if we have a president named Pete. The only Pete we will ever acknowledge is the one who served with Vice President C.L. Smooth.
I still reminisce over them...My God.
Stacy Abrams: Sansa Stark
Photo: Mike Coppola (Getty Images), Helen Sloan (HBO)
The only person who has been more disrespected and messed over by white men than Stacey Abrams is Sansa Stark. If King Joffrey had to run for office, he'd essentially use the same voter suppression tactics as Brian Kemp. And when Joe Biden's camp leaked a story that he was considering Stacey Abrams as his vice president, she shut that shit down the same way Sansa played Littlefinger.
Stacey Abrams is probably the most popular politician in the South even though Brian Kemp is technically the governor of Georgia. Sansa is actually the Lady of Winterfell and head of the Stark family even though Jon Snow is the King in the North.
Amy Klobuchar: Melisandre
Sure, Melisandre prayed so hard over Jon Snow's dead body that the Lord of Light heard her cries, but the only thing worse than The Red Witch blowing ghost baby smoke rings out of her vagina and convincing Stannis Baratheon to rotisserie his ashy-faced daughter is how badly Amy Klobuchar reportedly treats her staffers (the salad-comb story is my favorite political anecdote of all time).
Also, they kinda look alike.
John Hickenlooper: Samwell Tarley
Samwell Tarley graduated from one of the most exclusive predominately white maester schools and John Hickenlooper has executive experience as the governor of Colorado. However, both guys seem like they're too nice to rule over the Seven Kingdoms because they are moderates. Democrats want someone pushing a progressive agenda like Maester-care for all. What happens when anti-vaxxers start a grayscale epidemic? I bet John Hickenlooper won't say "Unsullied Lives Matter" or support comprehensive sword reform.
Howard Shultz: Euron Greyjoy
Both of these guys are trash.
Mike Pence: The Night King
Photo: Joe Raedle (Getty Images), Helen Sloan (HBO)
If Mike Pence or The Night King become the rulers of the free world, it means something has gone horribly wrong. Mike Pence is cold, unfeeling and often acts like a zombie. Plus, as a devout Christian, Pence really believes the dead can be resurrected.
After all, isn't turning people to zombies a form of conversion therapy?
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I am currently a part-time Poshmark seller and have been trying different strategies to see what will help me increase my sales. There are tons of Poshmark sellers that have some amazing closets and are able to do it full-time. Me on the other hand, I have a full time job so I can't put as much time into it as I would want to. When I first started Poshmark, I was selling one item every three or so weeks. It was decent pocket change, but I wanted more sales so I can turn the pocket change into a part-time job from home. So today I will share with you 4 tips that helped me move from 1 sale every three or so weeks to at lease 5 sales a week.
Titles – make sure you list your items as the following: Brand + type/style + color + size. You are allowed 50 characters so if you run out of characters, you can add the color and the size in the description. For example, instead of saying Cute Black Skirt, you will list Ann Taylor Pencil Skirt Black Size 12. If it is brand new with tags, I make sure I add NWT at the end of the title which stands for new with tags.
Description – the first line of the description can be exactly the same as the title. The description doesn't have to be a paragraph long. It can be two sentences or you can use a bullet list format. As long as you list the basic details of the item, then that will work. One of the most important rules is to make sure you mention any flaws in the item. This will save you from any buyers giving you a bad rating regarding that flaw you didn't mention.
Additional Details – be sure to fill out each section of the additional details in the listing. This gives potential buyer more information regarding the item you are selling.
Pricing Strategy – when it comes to pricing an item, I'll check what similar (if not the exact same) items sold for on Poshmark. You can do this by typing the item you are selling in the search bar, slide the filters over and change the availability filter to sold items. This way you can get an average selling price for your item. When you list it, list slightly higher than the average selling price which will leave room for any counter offers received and when you send offers to likers. The offers to likers will be explained in tip #3.
Hanging Items – if you choose to take pictures of your items on hangers, make sure the background isn't too busy because it can be distracting. Any basic white or neutral colored background will work. Many Posh sellers use different backdrops that makes their items stand out. The most popular one used is the 5x7ft Photography Background Vinyl Backdrop Paper Studio Props-Yellow Wood Floor Brick Wall which you will see in tons of Poshmark seller's closets.
Flat Lays – flat lays are when you arrange items on a flat surface for display. See example above. In this photo you see a plain wood surface with some greenery. In the middle of this photo is where you can place the item you are selling. So if you use this method, it will make your pictures look a little more fancy. I personally use this Ashler Soft Faux Sheepskin Fur Chair Couch Cover Area Rug for Bedroom Floor Sofa Living Room 2 x 3 Feet (White) when I photograph pants and the pictures look amazing.
Dress Forms – placing your clothing items on a dress form shows potential buyers how the garment will fit. It is best to use a plain white dress form so buyers can see the items true colors and prints clearly. The dress form I recommend using is the White Female Mannequin Torso Dress Form Tripod Stand Display however, you can still get sales using the first two methods.
Lighting Kits – if you don't have a lot of good or natural light when you take pictures, purchasing a lighting kit can help you take better photos. These can be a bit expensive but is totally worth the investment if you plan to really expand your business. The Neewer Camera Photo Video Lighting Kit: 18 inches/48 Centimeters Outer 55W 5500K Dimmable LED Ring Light, Light Stand, Bluetooth Receiver for Smartphone, YouTube, Vine Self-Portrait Video Shooting is one of the best lighting kits out here among others and they are recommended by successful Poshers, Vloggers, and etc. Another option that is least expensive is theLimoStudio 700W Photography Softbox Light Lighting Kit Photo Equipment Soft Studio Light Softbox 24″X24″, AGG814 .
Share Your Items – when you sell on Poshmark, you will gain tons of followers and that is normal. You want to make sure you continue to share your items to your followers and to any of the social media networks you have connected to your account. The more you share your items you will increase the views on your items in your closet. I tend to share my items at least three times a day. I share once in the morning, once during lunch time, and once or twice in the evening.
Sharing Other Seller's Items – usually when I am sharing my own items, I make sure I share other seller's items as well. When you share other sellers items, most will go and share your closet items with their followers or social media networks. This helps your closet gain more exposure. Now you may not be able to return the favor to each and every Posher who shares your items, but make sure you share some love by sharing other Posher's items.
Posh Parties – Posh Parties are parties that happen 3-4 times a day where they may have a specific brand (Nike, Adidas, etc.) or theme (Best in Bags) where you can share your items relating to that party. I personally have shared my items to parties but have never made any sales by doing this. However, when there is a party going on, there are usually more people on the site so I use that time to share my items to followers and social media networks as well as sharing other Posher's items.
Price Drops & Offers to Likers – price drops are when you want to lower the selling price of your item either by editing the listing price (public) or making an offer to likers (private) to potential buyers who have liked your item. To access this, you will click on that particular item in your closet and click price drop and you will see the two options mentioned above. The only time I use the edit listing price is when I want to move any items that have been sitting for a while a little quicker. I use the offers to likers option at least twice a week. The offer sent to likers have to be at least 10% below the listing price (or below the previous offer) and it must include a shipping discount. By constantly doing this, you are reminding potential buyers that they liked your item and you are giving them an exclusive discount.
Keep Your Items Fresh in the Feed – when you list items in your closet, you have to remember that there are tons of other sellers who are listing as well. You want to make sure you are constantly keeping your listings higher in the feed. Some Poshers usually delete and re-list their items to keep them fresh but I found a neat little trick that has worked for me. I use the ENL method (edit each listing==>select next==> select list) that updates my items and places them higher in the feeds. I do this with each of my listings at least once a day and by doing this, I gain more followers and a few likes on my items.
Thank You Notes – with each item you sell, I highly recommended that you send a thank you note to thank the buyer for purchasing your item. You can add in a discount/coupon off of their next purchase or just remind them of your closet name so they can continue to check back on new listings.
Business Cards – you can create business cards with Vistaprint with your closet name and social media information so they can follow you and your Poshmark closet.
Social Media – If you decide to create a social media page just for your Poshmark business, you can use that platform to showcase new items listed, sales, sourcing trips and etc. By sharing this page with your buyers, they can see what is happening in your closet and make a purchase if interested.
YouTube – Many of the full-time Poshmark sellers have created a YouTube channel to share what they found while out sourcing for items, everyday life as a full-time seller, and helpful tips on how to grow your closet. You can gain a HUGE following, more potential buyers to visit your closet, and possibly another source of income on YouTube.
My best piece of advice is to have fun with it and give these tips a try and keep me posted on your progress. I look forward to hearing from you! If you do not have a Poshmark Closet but would like to sign up for FREE, click here and make sure you use the invite code BURGUNDYHANGER and you will get $5 when you sign up!
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Great tips! I need to be more active on Posh!
Thank you so much! Poshmark definitely requires you to be more active than other platforms to get sales. Once you create a routine, it will get easier. I wish you great success with Poshmark.
Thank you so much! With any business you have to stay consistent and find ways to bring new customers. I wish you great success with your online store.
These are excellent tips! I sell some on Poshmark but have not been giving it the attention it needs lately.
Thank you so much. With Poshmark you have to keep sharing and meep it active to increase sales. Hopefully these tips will help you gain more sales.


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He Opens His Birthday Present Thinking It's An Apple Watch, But What's Inside Makes Him Cry!
As much as this guy is a fan of Apple watch, what he got for his birthday wrapped in an Apple watch box is something much more valuable than that. He though his wife was filming his reaction for getting the brand new gadget, and she got a reaction alright, a reaction that got 7 million views in just 2 weeks, but it was for a gift he will get 9 months from now.
This is one of the most emotional pregnancy reveals on the Internet. The setup itself is nothing new but when you see how this dad-to-be was unable to contain his tears of joy is just too precious. Congratulations you guys.
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While better known stateside for producing awesome clothing, Millet actually got their start making backpacks. And since the company is based in Chamonix, it's not surprising that they make ski mountaineering packs. The Tour Comp 20 is a skimo racing pack with all the features and quality you'd expect. Follow in the footsteps of Reinhold Messner, who used a Millet backpack on the first ascent of Everest without oxygen.
Made with 70 denier Ultra RipStop nylon that is laser cut to perfection.
Diagonal ski-carry system with ultra-quick hook can be used with the pack on.
Entire ski-carry system can be removed (-53g) for races without a booter.
Ultra-aerated 3D mesh back and gilet-type shoulder straps fit like a vest.
Side-access crampon compartment is padded and secured with sturdy velcro.
Crampon compartment can join up with main space for bigger items.
Unique Quick Axe™ ice-axe holder will hold your axe until you need it, quickly.
Partner haul bungee (+18g) and an extra ski holder are a must for a mismatched team.
Internal holders for a race shovel, probe, and hydration bladder (which has dual outlets).
* Note the ski carry system accepts skis with tails up to ~115-120mm wide, depending on rocker. The French must be in cahoots as the pack seems to perfectly fit the Ultra shovel and Compact probe.
Update 2015/16: Millet updated the colors and renamed the pack Matrix, but the functionality remains the same.
Update 2016/17: The pack was renamed back to Tour Comp 20 but now is black and grey.
Can you fit a Camp water bottle holder on the left shoulder strap as is? Or will you need to sew on a horizontal loop? Thanks!
Hi Mada, there is a nice horizontal loop that holds the upper Velcro connector on the Action holder well, however the Millet shoulder strap is a little wide so it gets folded a bit in the lower connector. The CAMP Soft Flask holder works better since the lower connector is adjustable with Velcro as well.
What color is the 14/15 model?
Hi Joe, it's nearly the same, just a slightly different textured pattern on the latest edition. Check out the 2nd pic.
This is your basic race pack and compares with the others out there - camp, dynafit etc BUT there are a couple of features that set this pack apart. The ski carrying system is by far the easiest to use. I've used the Trab and Camp packs for a number of years and have always struggled with the tail loop - it's awkward to reach and hold steady while trying to put your skis in. Millet solved this by putting the loop on an elastic cord so that you can actually pull the loop out away from the pack into an easier position to reach. It's simple but super effective. The tip hook is also on an elastic cord that keeps it out of the way when you don't need it. This pack is made with a heavier nylon than a couple of the other packs I've used and I think that although the overall weight might be higher the durability offsets that by far.
Not only a great ski touring back, but doubles equally well for mountain bike tours. The crampon pouch access to quick items without removing the pack. Easy to remove the winter ski hook and the mesh straps and back adapt perfectly to warm temps.
I am comparing the Millet Touring Comp 20 with the Camp Rapid 260 and the Dynafit Broad Peak 28.
The design quality is high with the Millet as they are a backpack company, so little features like gloved sized buckles and shoulder adjustment straps that pull up towards your chin instead of away, make a big difference. Zipper on the main compartment is bigger and longer than the Camp so opening and closing and finding your stuff is much easier. I like the opening direction of the crampon compartment compared to the other packs, it feels more intuitive.
I like the ice axe holder design as it is much more secure than the other two packs.
The internal pockets allow for all manner of creative stuffing and packing....larger volume than the Camp model and only slightly smaller than the Dynafit. Perhaps one external mesh pocket would be a nice addition.
The Millet pack fits me much better than the Camp (6'2" 193lbs) since it extends lower down the torso allowing the hip and chest straps to adjust more naturally.
In sum, the Millet is a nice size and weight in between the Camp Rapid 260 ( a race pack) and the Dynafit Broad Peak ( a touring pack). I predict it will be more durable than the Camp and may even find a spot on mountain bike trips!
I have just about worn out the CAMP 260 race pack and supplement with the Dynafit Broad Peak 28.
Would the Millet Comp 2o be a nice size in between, something I could use for both race/tour?
How is durability? Buckle size? The Camp pack has tiny buckles, difficult to use with gloves on.
I've been using this pack for some racing and light n fast tours. I chose it for the speed of the ski attachment system as the "clip" is the fastest design in the market. I've tried others by CAMP, Trab, etc, but this style for me is the fastest. It's not the most secure and that must be understood before trying to get too rad with the skis attached. Overall, it's a high performance pack that does exactly what it's supposed to do.
Oh, it's also a little more spacious than most other race packs which is nice for daily touring.
Can you describe or show a better picture of the ski shoulder attachment? I don't see a hook in the photo. Interested to see how this works. Also, can Dynafit water bottle holders be sold separately to use with this pack?
Hi Carl, I posted a couple pictures for you. The arrangement and lighting don't do justice to the quality of the pack, but it should help answer your questions. The hook is similar to the Dynafit system: slide your tails through the red loop on the bottom and extend the metal hook over your shoulder to secure the skis. The pictures show the hook stowed in the shoulder strap, but it's on an elastic cord that stretches up to grab the skis. The strong elastic cord retracts back into place when you're done with it, so you don't have to fumble around looking for the hook on subsequent booters as with some other packs.
This pack doesn't take a water bottle as nicely as say the Dynafit RC packs do. The two reflective strips on the shoulder straps in the above picture sit up high on your collar bone. I had a crossbar piece of webbing stitched to the left shoulder strap (as it's being worn) lower down so I could strap a water bottle holder to it. That said...if it's below like 20, I put the water bottle inside my suit. I've been burned by a frozen water bottle more than I care to admit.


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Milacron Holdings Corp (MCRN) Shares Sold by Penn Capital Management Co. Inc.
May 15th, 2019 - By Linda Martinez
Filed Under: Finance - SEC Filing Articles
Penn Capital Management Co. Inc. reduced its stake in shares of Milacron Holdings Corp (NYSE:MCRN) by 1.1% during the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 799,676 shares of the industrial products company's stock after selling 8,891 shares during the quarter. Penn Capital Management Co. Inc.'s holdings in Milacron were worth $9,703,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. California Public Employees Retirement System raised its holdings in Milacron by 51.5% during the first quarter. California Public Employees Retirement System now owns 180,444 shares of the industrial products company's stock worth $2,043,000 after buying an additional 61,321 shares during the last quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Milacron by 14.2% in the first quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. now owns 3,474,029 shares of the industrial products company's stock worth $39,326,000 after purchasing an additional 433,282 shares during the last quarter. Dupont Capital Management Corp bought a new position in shares of Milacron in the first quarter worth approximately $471,000. Bank of Montreal Can grew its holdings in shares of Milacron by 156.3% in the first quarter. Bank of Montreal Can now owns 254,024 shares of the industrial products company's stock worth $2,875,000 after purchasing an additional 154,909 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Assenagon Asset Management S.A. bought a new position in shares of Milacron in the first quarter worth approximately $3,852,000. 98.20% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
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Several research analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Zacks Investment Research cut shares of Milacron from a "hold" rating to a "strong sell" rating in a report on Monday, March 11th. Robert W. Baird cut their target price on shares of Milacron from $24.00 to $21.00 and set an "outperform" rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, February 21st. Finally, ValuEngine upgraded shares of Milacron from a "strong sell" rating to a "sell" rating in a report on Friday, April 19th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating and two have issued a buy rating to the company. The company currently has an average rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $19.00.
In related news, VP Hugh C. Odonnell sold 3,021 shares of Milacron stock in a transaction on Monday, March 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $14.03, for a total value of $42,384.63. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, insider Ling An-Heid sold 5,855 shares of Milacron stock in a transaction on Monday, March 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $14.03, for a total transaction of $82,145.65. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Insiders own 3.40% of the company's stock.
Shares of Milacron stock traded down $0.12 on Wednesday, hitting $13.06. The stock had a trading volume of 1,800 shares, compared to its average volume of 619,295. Milacron Holdings Corp has a one year low of $11.11 and a one year high of $22.09. The stock has a market capitalization of $916.52 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 7.32, a P/E/G ratio of 1.87 and a beta of 1.55.
Milacron (NYSE:MCRN) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, April 30th. The industrial products company reported $0.27 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.26 by $0.01. Milacron had a net margin of 2.91% and a negative return on equity of 74.38%. The firm had revenue of $248.70 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $279.52 million. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $0.40 earnings per share. The business's revenue was down 13.9% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts forecast that Milacron Holdings Corp will post 1.39 earnings per share for the current year.
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Milacron Holdings Corp. manufactures, distributes, and services engineered and customized systems within the plastic technology and processing industry in the United States and internationally. The company operates through three segments: Advanced Plastic Processing Technologies (APPT), Melt Delivery and Control Systems (MDCS), and Fluid Technologies (Fluids).
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Today I speak with multi-talented and award-winning Journalist and Presenter Joanna Abeyie. She gives us an insight on how she started her social enterprise Shine Media and some valuable advice from her experiences.
Hi Joanna, welcome to YHP Online, how are you today?
I grew up on a council estate in South London and studied in Catholic education before I went to university. I have two degree's one being an undergraduate in English and Sociology and then I did a Masters in Magazine Journalism.
I'm 26, from a mixed-heritage background. My mum is from Windsor in Berkshire and my dad is from Ghana. My brother is an international 100m, 200m, and 4 x 100m relay sprinter Tim Abeyie who has represented Great Britain, Wales and Ghana in major competitions for the last 12 years. My sister is a Primary School Teacher and has the biggest heart in England.
I've always wanted to be a success, make my family proud and make their lives easier. Their happiness is what drives me and the promises I made to myself are what keep me going when I'm struggling through the day on 3 hours sleep and a horrible flu.
Tell me about Shine Media and the inspiration behind it?
Shine Media is a social enterprise business that specialises in training and recruitment of 18-35 year olds who want a career in the journalism and media industry. We aim to increase diversity within the journalism and media industry because it bothers me so much that those companies and professionals who create TV, content, magazines and advertising etc unfortunately don't reflect the diversity of the audiences they serves. I think companies have a huge responsibility to make it a priority that their workforce is as diverse as society itself. Inclusion means equality and it's also representation. Everyone should feel like they relate to the content they create.
What was the biggest challenge you faced when starting up?
Finding a good team was the toughest challenge for me. Your business is only as good as the team behind it. It's important to have a team of reliable, professional, creative and proactive people.
How did you/do you plan to overcome that challenge?
To some extent it is unavoidable, people are good at selling themselves and you won't always know what they are really like until they actually start working for you. My experiences have made me better at spotting a blagger. Its easier for me to tell when someone has a false motive or ulterior agenda. I'm more savvy to the tell-tell signs.
How did you initially get into the media industry and where was your first 'big break'?
I started doing work experience on a magazine called 'Now' when I was 16. I did a week of work experience and loved every minute of it and decided that's what I wanted to do. Then from there, I networked and worked really hard to make sure I gained as much experience as I could in radio, TV, print and even in the US. I made things happen by really going for it!
What has been key in helping you get to the position you are today?
My friends and family have been fantastic – I call them my main team. They give me the strength to keep going when sometimes I'm faced with what feels like the worst of situations. I can feel their love from miles away sometimes and when I find myself in various situations I can hear them saying things in my head. I owe my friends and family my life.
Mentors have been crucial to getting me where I am today. Their professional advice, encouragement and support has been second to none and one day I hope I can repay the huge debt I believe I owe them all – and I say all, because there are SO many people that have supported me on my journey so far.
Thirdly I'd say that trying to emulate the success of those who inspire me like Michael Parkinson, Dotun Adebayo, Cat Deeley and many others really helps me to stay determined and focused. I am a VERY hard worker and I'm really self-motivated and determined. I really push myself and try to think out of the box. I'm a good networker and always try to create my own opportunities and I think that's really helped me to get where I am today – I rarely take no for an answer and I genuinely believe that there isn't anything I can't do if I put my mind to it.
Yes, ever since I was about 14 years old I've wanted to be an entrepreneur. I've always dreamt of being on TV and also of having an office in the City with it's name at the top of the building. I've always envisaged a tall building, very much like those you see in Canary Wharf. I've always wanted an office on the 10th floor of my own publishing and production company. All the staff will be those people I have supported, trained or advised through Shine Media and we will be the first Media publisher with a workforce that is representative of the society it serves. It will be achieved - it may take 20 years but I believe Shine Media will be the change we all need to see.
In five years time I would like to have my own TV chat show and also be on a prime time radio station discussing all things news and showbiz. I'd like the Shine Media journalism trainee scheme to be in it's fifth year and I'd like to see at least another 300 people from diverse cultures recruited within the media industry. I'd also like Shine Media to win an industry recognised award for it's contribution to recruitment and diversity.
I also want to buy an estate in Pangbourne, Berkshire and live there with as many cats, dogs and horses as I can manage.
Be proactive, create opportunities, never give up and always, always believe in yourself because if you don't know-one else will. Also, no-one is above you – doesn't matter how many awards or accolades they've won. Respect is due certainly for achievement but what's more important is how you treat others and that you have a kind heart and help everyone you can on your own journey. If you are nice and warm and helpful to people, they will ALWAYS remember that and always help you out when you need a hug or words of encouragement. Don't ever feel that your dream is too big – you deserve everything you want in life and lastly – this I know is true: The only person holding you back is you.
Thanks for being on YHP, I'm sure our readers will be hearing the name Joanna Abeyie a lot more over the next few years!


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National Lottery: One winner scoops £9.5million jackpot
Set of balls 1 and draw machine Merlin were used in Saturday night's draw
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One lucky winner matched all six main numbers to scoop Saturday's National Lottery £9.5 million Lotto jackpot.
The winning numbers were 31, 01, 33, 55, 52, 04 and the bonus ball was 13.
Set of balls 1 and draw machine Merlin were used, Camelot said.
The jackpot win comes two weeks after Paul Long, 55, from Wickford, Essex, scooped the £9.3 million top prize.
Andy Carter, the National Lottery's senior winners' adviser, said: "We have another lucky £9 million-plus Lotto jackpot winner who this time takes home a life-changing £9.5 million.
"Congratulations to the ticket-holder and we look forward to raising a glass with the National Lottery's newest big winner."
Wednesday's estimated jackpot is £1.8 million.
Saturday's guaranteed £1 million Lotto raffle winning code was LIME 8780 2545.
The National Lottery Thunderball winning numbers were 08, 21, 35, 06, 14, and the Thunderball number was 09.
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These are the Black Friday, Cyber Monday shopping secrets retailers don't want you to know
I would rather lick a dirty sidewalk than camp out all night for "doorbuster deal" on Black Friday. Okay, that's a bit dramatic and totally gross — have you heard what's on the sidewalks in my area?! — but you get the point. Holidays are for precious family time, not for combat couponing with sales-rabid, sharp-elbowed strangers.
Is there any way to get in on doorbuster deals without the chaos of the holiday crowds? This year, more than ever, the answer is an emphatic "yes," according to several people "on the inside." We spoke with current and former employees of Target, Walmart, Best Buy, GameStop, and even eBay, to get a handful of holiday shopping secrets most retailers don't really want you to know. Here's what we found.
LAPTOP LEAKS
Thanks to endless ad leaks, we already know there will be some incredible markdowns on PCs Black Friday and Cyber Monday. But according to former Best Buy Manager, Chris Roberts, "the lowest price-point laptops are rarely the best value for your dollar."
Laptops are like cars and what's under the hood matters. Those crazy doorbuster deals — $100, $200, even $300 dollar laptops — often mean subpar screen quality, no storage to speak of, and processors from the flip-phone era.
Several people mentioned the Lenovo Yoga C940. It's a stellar new 2-in-1 with a gorgeous 14-inch 4K touchscreen display, speedy 512GB SSD, and impressive all-day battery life. Sales on the company's site have already started, and on Black Friday, its $1,750 price tag is getting slashed by $450, making it $1,300.
GAME THE BUNDLES
Thanksgiving week are great times to level-up on gaming gadgets, "especially when it comes to bundling and getting more for less," says GameStop's Matt Koch, head of stores for the Southeast region. For a PS4 or Xbox specifically, console-plus-games bundles are often better deals than standalone console discounts. Also look for savings on gaming accessories such as keyboards, monitors, headsets, and graphics cards.
You can get $100 or more off of some of the most popular gaming consoles including the PlayStation 4 (1TB) Three-Game Bundle and the Xbox One S Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Deluxe bundle. If you want to layer additional savings here, Koch advises people to trade-in old gadgets, get cash, and bookmark retailers specific Holiday-special-sites like GameStop.com/GiftIdeas. Koch calls this a "secret backdoor to savings," no else one really knows about.
STREAMING DEALS
I was surprised to find streaming services topping the list of techy must-have's. Normally we see more headphones or tablets in those coveted spots, but this year, content is king, and gifting a streaming service is a unique way to personalize a gift for someone who's notoriously tough to shop for.
There's a 50% discount off of MotorTrend Streaming Service. It's a streaming channel loaded with live auto shows and races, plus more than 8,000 episodes of all things awesomely automotive, like American Chopper, Overhaulin', and Top Gear. As of publication time, the site for this deal wasn't live — it begins November 25th — but the deal runs from November 25 to January 2nd via MotorTrend.com/Holiday.
DOORBUSTERS FOR DUMMIES
Doorbuster deals on TVs look mighty appealing from afar, but that doesn't mean the sets themselves are worth your money. "Most people just want something big, they don't care as much about color contrast, dynamic range, and black levels," Roberts says. "They just want a 75-inch that says 4K on the box. They spend hundreds of bucks on all the cheap stuff, not knowing that it tends to be disposable."
When it comes to TV's especially, all of the people we spoke with said those doorbusters are rarely — if ever — worth it. Most of them are derivative models with lesser specs.
How can you tell the difference? Experts say to hunt for recognizable names, real reviews — use a tool called Fakespot to make sure the review is legit — or a price history tool like camelcamelcamel. "When you bring up an item clicking on the extension," writes IT expert Richard Cucinotta from JustAnswer.com, "it shows you the history of all pricing on Amazon, so you can see Black Friday price is actually the lowest price."
"Best Buy will have a huge Samsung 70″ 4K Smart TV for just $550. That'll be the best price we've ever seen for any name brand TV of this size," says Michael Bonebright, a consumer analyst for DealNews.com. Normally priced at $900, that $350 cut is a good one.
Bonebright says another important insider tip here is that "if you can only shop one day of the year, make it Thanksgiving," because you'll have less competition that day. According to a recent Shopify survey, just 27 percent of U.S. consumers plan to shop on Thanksgiving Day, compared to 70 percent on Black Friday and 64 percent on Cyber Monday.
IF YOU LOVE IT, WATCH FOR THE SALE
Insiders also say to watch for random daily price drops on in-demand items, whether it's an Apple gadget, which typically doesn't get more than a $10 or $20 discount, or a hot-right-now smart home gadget or appliances.
One of my favorite gadgets of the year is the Tineco PURE ONE S12 Cordless Smart Vacuum. It's a seriously smart sucker — see what I did there? — and it uses AI to adjust its suction power to perfectly match your floor. It's a quiet, deep clean, and the fancy little LED headlight in the front is great at revealing just how dirty your living space is (but not for long!).
This normally sells $600. But I keep seeing it marked down on Amazon (for Prime Members) by $100, and the company had a one-day sale on this model (30% off) earlier this month. I have a feeling we'll see more markdowns as the holidays approach. Using the browser extension InvisibleHand also shows you if you can find it cheaper anywhere else.
GO ALL OUT FOR ACCESSORIES
So just what do people who work at electronics stores actually shop for themselves? Accessories such as hard drives, headphones, Bluetooth speakers, and even service plans are the big ones to watch for, according to Roberts, who says," retailers are practically giving them away on Black Friday and Cyber Monday."
Another gadget making my top ten list this year, Sandisk's ibi smart photo manager is getting a $30 discount on Black Friday to make it just under $100. Set it up through an app on your smartphone and it back-ups photos, videos, and social content automatically. It's like your own personal cloud for photos and videos, and with 1TB storage; space for approximately 250,000 photos or 100 hours of video.
The other one I plan to pick up Soundcore Rave Mini Party Speaker, which has stellar reviews. This rugged indoor/outdoor Bluetooth speaker booms out the bass, and the LED light show glows, ebbs, and flows along with the beat. Waterproof and shockproof — it even floats back to the surface when fully submersed — and continues to pump out the tunes. It's $50 off at Walmart on Black Friday, making it another great gadget that comes in under the $100 mark.


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Psychology's Feminist Voices
Dispatches from the Unlikeliest of Labs
Dispatch #5
As a Woman Doing Sex Research
By Sara B. Chadwick, M.S.
When I tell people that I am a sex researcher, they often want to talk to me about their own views, perceptions, and experiences of sex. Sometimes, this is awesome! I've certainly learned some interesting perspectives from these conversations, and I would even say that people's anecdotes have occasionally informed questions in my research studies.
However, I've also noticed that, as a sex researcher, people assume that I am always willing to talk about sex (I'm not) and that I want to hear every detail of everyone's sex life (I don't). Specifically, I've noticed how quickly people can jump into personal, vivid sexual details about themselves when they meet me, spanning anywhere from their very specific frustrations with their sexual partner (who is sometimes sitting right next to them!), to which sexual positions they enjoyed the most last night, at whatever hour, while they were doing X sexual act with Y person (TMI!!). On one hand, I get it. We live in a society where it's taboo to talk about sexuality, so the temptation to spill it all to the person who thinks and writes about it all day makes sense. On the other hand, however, most people would never consider talking to a person they barely know in vivid detail about their sexual thoughts and histories. At minimum, it's uncomfortable, but at its worst, it's actually a form of sexual harassment. Seriously! The definition of sexual harassment according to the Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network (RAINN) literally includes "discussing sexual relations/stories/fantasies at work, school, or in other inappropriate places."
So, usually, it's inappropriate to discuss this stuff with someone you've just met who is neither a clinician nor a sex worker you're paying, and who isn't a researcher leading a study you're in. That doesn't mean every instance of oversharing is harassment (don't worry!). But, people's tendency to overshare their sexual details with me has prompted me to question how sexual harassment might look or feel differently as a woman doing sex research. After all, while "discussing sexual relations/stories/fantasies at work" is included in the definition of sexual harassment (according to RAINN), discussing sexuality IS a pretty ordinary part of my job. As a result, the typical definition of sexual harassment doesn't really apply for me the way it does in other workplaces, and I can see how this might lead people to assume that my work (and personal) space is a free-for-all sex talk haven where no sexual topic is too inappropriate to discuss. FYI: This isn't true! My lab has rules our PI (principle investigator) made for how we talk about our work and about sex [research] precisely to avoid making anyone uncomfortable.
While I understand the reasons people might overshare sexual details with me, I have often come to find myself in a position where I'm trying to figure out if someone is just innocently oversharing – or whether they are trying to test the boundaries of appropriate sexual conduct (i.e., low-key sexually harassing me). And of course, while I am trying to figure this out, I'm also working to present that perfect womanly balance of being warm, competent, and professional (but definitely NOT angry). Usually, I conclude that most people are innocent, and they take the hint when I politely steer the conversation towards a more conceptual (rather than personal) discussion of their chosen topic. But, this isn't always the case, and I sometimes leave conversations wondering: Did that person really respect my research, or were they hitting on me (or both)? Should I report this, and if yes, to whom? Was that interaction really even reportable? For a long time, I wasn't sure how to voice the ambiguity I felt about these kind of encounters. But, after years of similar experiences, I've begun to recognize how the "unclear" boundaries associated with being a sex researcher may compel harassers to justify their behavior, emboldened perhaps by the excuse that "it's all out of interest" in a professional discussion of sexuality. To show how, exactly, people have used unclear boundaries to justify sexualizing comments – and in the name of defining my harassment experiences as such – I describe a few examples of encounters I've had as a woman doing sex research below.
Early in my graduate school career, a prominent male writer ("prominent" as in he wrote a sort-of popular book) contacted our lab, wishing to visit so that he could gather information on a story he was writing. He seemed genuine enough and so, for a few days, this writer talked with us, lunched with us, and took notes. Importantly, this writer even tried one of our studies to get a feel for the process (not for real participation!); and, in this particular study, participants were asked to write about a sexual fantasy while giving saliva samples.
After doing this study, the writer asked if he could interview me about my research. As a junior scholar, this is a pretty exciting prospect (as is literally any time anyone wants to talk to you about your research ideas). He took me to a private room where he had set up a tape recorder and asked me a few basic questions, all quite normal. Then, he proceeded to tell me that, when he had fake-participated in our study, he had written his fantasy about ME (!!!) – oh and by the way, how did I, the attractive, feminist, woman sex researcher working in a sex research lab, feel about that? All in the name of research, of course.
I froze. I remember the blood rose to my head so fast that I became dizzy. I racked my brain to put together a response that didn't make me sound as awkward as I felt, and I stammered off some response as my mind raced with the thoughts: Was this man hitting on me or was he really asking as a part of his writing project? What was he going to do with the tape recording? WHAT WAS THE POINT OF TELLING ME THIS SEXUAL DETAIL?
I've dissected this interaction many times, and I always come back to consider his expressionless, unconcerned stare during that very uncomfortable question. That is, it seemed quite clear that he found this behavior (reminder: TAKING A WOMAN INTO A ROOM ALONE TO TELL HER ABOUT HOW HE HAD BEEN SEXUALIZING HER) entirely appropriate given the nature of our lab's research and the study had just fake-completed! I wondered if it crossed his mind that this interaction would make me so uncomfortable, and I pondered again and again whether his transgression was accidental (maybe he really just didn't understand how boundaries work in a sex research lab?!) – or opportunistic.
After the incident, I told my advisor, Sari van Anders, what happened and she was horrified, but also angry for another reason. As it turns out, the writer actually KNEW that it was inappropriate to talk to me about his fantasy because Sari had TOLD HIM SO. That is, the day before, he had brought up his attraction to me TO SARI (again, WTF?!) and asked Sari what he should do. Sari explained that, while there is no problem with attractions, there is a problem with expressing them in a professional situation, like teaching or interviewing, especially with power imbalances (like a journalist ostensibly about to write to a public audience about a lab interviewing one of its junior members!).
So, why did he decide to talk to me about it anyway? Sari emailed him (with my permission) about the incident after it happened and he claimed that, while he understood the ethical risks of approaching me, he was hoping I would feel comfortable speaking candidly about the situation anyway. That is, he assumed that I, as a sex researcher, would somehow be more open to his comments (even though Sari, another sex researcher, told him it would not be okay) – and that, as a result, the typical boundaries of sexual harassment were moot.
The above example was perhaps a unique case because of the nature of mine and the harasser's respective positions (i.e., sex researchers don't usually have writers poking around in their labs) and my ability to later gain insight into the writer's approach to boundaries (i.e., he knew the boundaries and chose to cross them anyway). This next example is perhaps the more common experience I have in that it happened in passing, with another researcher:
After giving a talk at a conference, an older, senior researcher approached me, saying that he had some questions. Again, given my junior status, I was thrilled that anyone would want to talk to me about my work. Soon after I obliged, the researcher quickly steered the conversation away from my talk to the tattoos on my shoulder, commenting that "such a good-looking girl" (girl? what am I, twelve?!) must have considered how this might affect perceptions of my attractiveness. Of course, he clarified that he meant this in a "scientific way", given that, you know, asymmetry is hideous according to evolutionary theory. I stood there in confusion as he droned on, unsure if I was being negged and/or if this guy really did think our conversation was purely scientific. As this happened, I nodded and smiled, my heart dropping as other scholars (who were perhaps actually interested in my research) walked away, waving and mouthing that they would catch up with me later when I wasn't "busy." They didn't, because life moves on, and this matters because I lost professional opportunities to actually discuss my work.
Notably, I reported this encounter to my advisor as well, and Sari emailed said researcher to let him know that his comments were inappropriate (again with my permission, and we worked on the email together). I received a decent "I didn't mean to offend you" apology. But alas, the whole situation still left me unnerved, frustrated and wondering: am I doomed to these kind of experiences this forever?
The answer is: maybe. I hope that people will learn to be better and that these interactions will become less frequent as people speak out more about sexual harassment in general. But, I'll admit: my fear is that the increased societal focus on sexual harassment won't actually do much for those of us in sex research, because our boundaries are still assumed by most to be more flexible (or just plain non-existent) compared to most people's. Perhaps as a result, sex researchers will always be in a position where people are tempted to test the boundaries of appropriate conversation about sexuality, which means that I really am destined to spend my career figuring out how to weed out the innocent over-sharers from the sexual harassers (great…can't wait…). At least now, though, I know that while sexual harassment DOES look different as a woman sex researcher, it is definitely happening. And for all you harassers out there, I'm on to you.
Brescoll, V. L., & Uhlmann, E. L. (2008). Can an angry woman get ahead?: Status conferral, gender, and expression of emotion in the workplace. Psychological Science, 19(3), 268–275.
Herbenick, D., van Anders, S. M., Brotto, L. A., Chivers, M. L., Jawed-Wessel, S., & Galarza, J. (in press). Sexual harassment in the field of sexuality research. Archives of Sexual Behavior.
Sexual harrassment. Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN). Retrieved from https://www.rainn.org/articles/sexual-harassment
Sara B. Chadwick is a PhD student in the joint Psychology and Women's Studies program at the University of Michigan. Her research focuses on how gendered sexual scripts influence sexual behaviors and experiences related to orgasm and sexual desire.
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Laurie B Mintz says:
What a fantastic article! As a sex author and researcher who runs a similar lab, I am sending this to all my graduate students for a discussion. Thank you for writing this (and for the fantastic research you do)!
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Stealth Cooking When the SHTF!
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The sun was starting to set and the air became cooler as Nick continued pushing himself forward step by step. He lost track of the days, but he knew that it had been more than he wanted to count since the grid went down and he was left stranded at the airport 670 miles from home.
He recalled how he was standing at the United Airlines ticket counter to check-in when the lights went out. Emergency lights kicked on, but the light from the big windows helped tremendously. At first, the terminal personnel kept people calm, brought out snacks and blankets and assured everyone that the electricity would come back on in the terminal and their flights would resume.
Half-way through the next day, Nick observed the airline and terminal workers talking really fast and acting suspiciously. Nick walked over to an older terminal employee and asked what was going on. The employee was staring off into space and Nick had to ask him twice. "Hey, buddy. Are you OK?" he asked.
Without looking at him, the employee said, "It's the apocalypse. The lights are off everywhere."
"What do you mean everywhere," Nick said.
"All over the US," the employee replied.
"What? How? Is it coming back on?" Nick was starting to get a little frazzled.
The employee finally turned to him, "I don't know much. One of the guys in the tower has a HAM radio. He tied it into one of the antennas and is getting reports from all over. It started on the West Coast and cascaded towards the East really quickly. Government channels are asking HAM operators to tell people to stay calm," he said.
"That means that it is bad," Nick whispered to himself. "Yeah, real bad," the employee responded in a similar whisper.
As Nick tried to take in this new information, he noticed that the airline employees started to thin out. Where once there were many employees trying to meet the needs of passengers, now there were only a few handfuls. "They know the lights aren't coming back on and they are leaving to go home," he thought to himself. "I need to get home too! I don't even know how far away from home I am or in which direction I really need to travel."
He opened up his backpack, removed some business files and grabbed some snacks and water bottles that were still left over from the snacks provided by the terminal. He turned to the older employee that had provided the information before and asked if he was going to leave the terminal. "I'm waiting for my grandson to pick me up, if he ever comes," he said.
Out of the corner of his eye, he noticed one of the United Airlines ticket counter employees emerge from the backroom with her purse. He rushed over to her and asked her if she was leaving. She tried to avoid him, but he was persistent.
"Look, I need to get home to my kids," she said. "I understand me too. Can I get a ride with you as far as you're going? I don't even know where I am," he said. "I don't think so," the woman responded with a lowered voice. "Look, I just need a lift as far as you are going. I won't be any trouble. But if you don't let me go, I'll make a big scene here," he replied. "Fine, come on. But you better not give me any trouble. I have mace," she said.
Jennifer didn't say much in the car. She looked very worried.
Nick noticed that although the lights were out, people were still driving their vehicles. "I guess people will drive to they run out of gas," he thought to himself.
Jennifer exited the freeway and stopped at a convenience store. "Look, I held up my end of the bargain, now please get out without giving me any trouble," she asked. Nick grabbed his backpack, looked her in the eye and said, "thank you." Jennifer looked back sheepishly and responded, "good luck getting back home."
From where he stood, Nick could see a truck stop on the other side of the freeway. He walked over there and noticed a big rig that was idling with the driver deep in thought as he studied a map.
Nick jumped up on the rig and asked the driver where he was going and if he could get a lift. He didn't mean to, but when he did that, he scared the driver and made him throw the map in the air. "I apologize for startling you," Nick said. "I'm just trying to get home to my family."
The driver seemed to look him over for a few moments and reasoned that he wasn't a threat. He then said, "Go ahead and get in. It will be safer with two of us traveling. I'm trying to get home to my family too. My name is Ed. What is your name," he asked. "My name is Nick," he responded.
Nick listened as Ed recounted what he knew from truck drivers sharing information over the CB radio. Many drivers were abandoning their routes and heading back home. Not knowing if diesel would be available, they didn't want to be left stranded somewhere.
Ed decided to take some back roads as a shortcut. After taking a curve in the road, he was forced to come to an immediate stop as a trailer was blocking the whole road. "What the heck is this," Ed asked out loud. Just then, four individuals came out from the surrounding trees. Two had military looking rifles and two held up pistols.
One of the men with a pistol jumped up on the driver's side and pointed the pistol at Ed's head. He said through the window, "We don't want to hurt you. We just need your diesel. We're trying to get home to our families."
"We are trying to get to our families too," Ed responded. "Why don't you guys jump in and we can help each other out."
The man with the pistol became agitated, "I don't think so. Get out now or I'll start shooting."
Ed looked at Nick. "I guess we don't have a choice. Those rifles will go right through this cab," he said.
Ed opened the door and started getting out. Nick grabbed his backpack and the map that was on the dashboard while the other man with the pistol opened his door for him.
One man with a pistol held them on the side of the road while the others moved the trailer. They then got in the truck and started down the road.
"I'm sorry about your truck Ed," said Nick. "If people are that desperate now, society has the potential for really going downhill fast," Ed replied.
They started walking.
The next day, Ed complained about not feeling well. They stopped under the shade of a tree to rest. Nick gave him a drink from a water bottle that he had in his backpack. But Ed just threw it up. A few minutes later he complained about a pain in his left arm. He started grabbing his chest. He started breathing heavy. He reached out for Nick's hand and then collapsed.
"Ed! Ed!," Nick yelled. Ed was unresponsive. In fact, it looked like he wasn't breathing. Nick took his pulse. There wasn't a heartbeat. Nick laid Ed down flat and started CPR. He continued for what seemed to be an eternity, with no response from Ed's body. Nick was fatigued. Very fatigued.
Nick looked around. What was he going to do with Ed's body? He was out in the middle of nowhere. He hadn't seen anyone on this back road in a day and he had nothing to dig with. There weren't even any rocks that he could pile over his body.
Nick was tired, frustrated, sad and at his wits end. He wanted to close his eyes and wake up from the nightmare. He decided to close his eyes for a few minutes. He woke up hours later. Coming out of his deep sleep, he jumped when he saw Ed's body laying next to him. In the heat, the body was already showing signs of decomposition.
Nick got up quickly and started walking again.
That was all days ago.
Now, he was really tired. His feet ached. He was thirsty and the hunger pains in his stomach were something he had never experienced.
He was about to stop and rest when the smell of something wonderful reached his nostrils. "What is that smell," he thought to himself. "It smells like a BBQ!" His eyes widened as he started to look around to see if he could pinpoint where the smell was coming from.
Tired, desperate and hungry, Nick was going to eat no matter what or who stood in his way!
Is It Just Fiction?
Forgive me. I don't want to be a fear monger. But I do want to try and portray the human condition when men become desperate and hungry.
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