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Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence is a pattern of abusive behaviors aimed at manipulating and controlling the victim. These behaviors may include physical and sexual assaults but also verbal or emotional abuse. The victim may feel frightened, that she has no control over her life, and blame herself for the abuse.
- 1 in 4 women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime.
- Studies suggest that 3.3 to 10 million children witness some form of domestic violence each year.
- Women between the ages of 20 to 24 experience the greatest risk of intimate partner violence.
- Half of the men who assault their wives also abuse their children.
What causes domestic violence?
Abuse is caused by the abusers need for power and control. Many abusive partners do not accept responsibility for their abusive behaviors. Often, they make excuses for their actions by blaming stress, abuse of alcohol, loss of control, or the behavior of the victim.
Warning Signs
- Domestic violence often begins with threats, name-calling and breaking objects, building up to slapping, pushing and other violent activities.
- The abuser controls, isolates and makes all the decisions, often resorting to intimidation and humiliation with put-downs.
- Some will threaten suicide or even threaten to harm personal property and children.
Why do Victims stay?
Victims of domestic violence stay everyday in abusive relationships because of love, fear for their lives, fear of deportation, worry about their children, worry about their pets, lack of financial stability, lack of support, among many other reasons.
Long-Term Effects
- Children who experience domestic violence are more likely to exhibit aggressive behaviors and suffer from anxiety, fear ad post traumatic stress disorders.
- Battered women lose their jobs due to absenteeism, which threatens a woman's livelihood.
- Physical injuries sustained by women can lead to chronic medical problems as they age.
Types of Violence
- Physical: hitting, choking, punching, rape and/or murder.
- Emotional: verbal or non-verbal, name-calling, making all of the decisions.
- Financial: control of finances, forcing financial dependence.
- Sexual: forcing unwanted sexual acts.
- Spiritual: the forced abandonment of personal moral beliefs and things of importance.
- A previous experience with domestic abuse in the home is the strongest predictor of domestic violence in adulthood.
- Anger is one of the leading causes of domestic violence in the United States.
- Stress, depression, desperation, jealousy, and economic hardship may also set off bouts of abuse.
- Domestic abuse victims almost always show symptoms of depression.
- Depression interferes with a person's ability to think, work, eat, sleep or socialize with others.
- Adult women who have been abused in a relationship during the past five years show rates of depression 2 1/2 times greater than women who have not been abused.
Abusers may use the following tactics to control their victims:
- Isolation – Controlling who the victim goes out with, where, when and why. Not allowing them to get a job or drive. Not allowing them to contact their family and limiting contact with the outside world.
- Emotional abuse -Making the victim feel bad about their body, intelligence, or the way they look. Making the victim believe that they are not worth anything and that the abuse is because of the victim's behavior.
- Threats -Threatening to call the police or immigration if the victim doesn't do what the abuser wants. Threatening to take the children away or threatening to harm family or pets. Threatening to turn into the police.
- Acting like a tyrant (ruler) -Treating the victim like a servant; making all the important decisions, making the victim do things they do not want to do.
- Economic abuse -Not letting the victim work; making the victim work unlawfully; giving the victim allowance only to buy food, but not allowing access to more money or bank accounts. Taking the victims paycheck and not giving them any money or just limited money from it.
- Using the children -Making the victim feel guilty and responsible for everything that happens to the children. Insulting the victim and humiliating the victim in front of the children is a form of abuse. Taking the authority away from the victim as a parent and pitting the children against them.
If you believe you are a victim of domestic violence in any way, please call us at 941-627-6000. An advocate is available to speak to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please, also click safety planning for a customized plan for safety.
C.A.R.E. Inc. is pleased to provide or facilitate accommodations, including American Sign Language interpreters, assistive listening devices, and alternative formats of printed materials, upon request from persons who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing or are living with disabilities. Please request appropriate assistance from any of our staff.
Sexual Violence
What is Sexual Violence?
- Sexual violence is any unwanted sexual contact.
- It includes crimes such as rape, incest, sexual assault, harassment, and any sexual contact without consent.
- Sexual violence is a crime of power and control where sex is used as the weapon.
What to Do if You are Raped
- Go to a safe place.
- Preserve all physical evidence of the assault. Do not shower, bathe, douche, eat, drink, wash your hands, or brush your teeth until after you have had a medical examination. Do not clean or disturb anything in the area where the assault occurred.
- Call C.A.R.E. We can help you with your options and accompany you to the emergency room, if you decide to do so.
- Get medical care as soon as possible. Go to a hospital emergency department. Even if you think that you do not have any physical injuries, you should still have a medical examination and discuss with a health care provider the risk of exposure to sexually transmitted infections and the possibility of pregnancy resulting from the sexual assault. Having a forensic exam is also a way for you to preserve physical evidence of a sexual assault.
- Tell the hospital if you suspect that you may have been given a "rape drug."
- If you want to report the crime, notify law enforcement. The hospital can help with this. Reporting the crime may help you regain a sense of personal power and control.
- Call a friend, a family member, or someone else you trust who can be with you and give you support.
- Call C.A.R.E. whenever you have questions or concerns. After a sexual assault, you have a lot of choices and decisions to make – e.g., about follow-up medical care, safety, and telling other people. You may have concerns about the impact of the assault and the reactions of friends and family members. Counseling can help you learn how to deal with these concerns.
Effects of Sexual Violence
Effects of Sexual Violence: Everyone is different, and there is no typical response to rape. There is also no time limit by which a victim of sexual battery is supposed to recover.
Whatever you feel is normal!
Some common emotions are…
- Shock
- Anger
- Overwhelmed
- Depression
- Intense emotions
- Mistrust in People
- Fears about safety
- Anxiety
- Disbelief
- Numbness
Statistics of Rape/Sexual Assault according to RAINN
- In the U.S., 1 in 6 women and 1 in 33 men are victims of rape.
- Every 107 seconds, another person in America is sexually assaulted, adding up to roughly 293,000 sexual assaults each year.
- Victims can be children, teenagers, elderly, married or single.
- 44% of victims are under the age of 18, 80% are under the age of 30.
- Girls and women between the ages of 15 and 25 are at the greatest risk.
- Sexual assault is one of the most underreported crimes. 68% of sexual assaults are not reported.
- Approximately 4 out of 5 assaults are committed by someone the victim knows.
- 47% of rapists are a friend or acquaintance.
Fear for Safety
If you fear for your safety or fear offender contact, you can seek a sexual violence injunction (Florida Statute §784.046), sometimes referred to as a restraining order or protection order.
- Parents or legal guardian can file on behalf of victims under 18.
- To obtain the injunction you or your guardian must report the crime to law enforcement and cooperate in any criminal proceeding against the offender.
- You may also seek an injunction against an offender who has been released from jail or prison or who will be released within 90 days.
- Filing for a sexual violence injunction is free.
- The application can be made at a local courthouse with assistance from the court clerk.
Remember, Rape is NEVER the victims fault.
Healing takes time and C.A.R.E. is Here to Help:
C.A.R.E. operates the only Certified Rape Crisis Center in Charlotte County.
24-Hour Sexual Assault Helpline: C.A.R.E. provides around the clock support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Through our 24-Hour Sexual Assault Hotline, you will be in immediate contact with a Sexual Assault Counselor who can provide crisis intervention, service options, referrals and information on sexual assault. 941-637-0404 or 941-475-6465.
Recent Sexual Assault
Services include immediate support, advocacy and accompaniment regardless of whether a victim reports the crime to law enforcement.
- Accompaniment for forensic collection/rape kit
- In-person crisis intervention
- Referrals
- Safety Planning
Past Sexual Assault
It is never too late to talk about it! C.A.R.E. offers services outside of the initial 120 hours for adults who were victims of past sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse or incest including:
- Trauma informed crisis counseling services
- Individualized support
- Assistance with the criminal justice system
- Referrals
- Advocacy
- Victims compensation
All services are free and confidential. All information provided to the advocate is considered confidential per F.S. 90.5035.
The Legal definition of rape/sexual assault
The Legal definition of rape/sexual assault: In the state of Florida, the legal term for the crime of rape or sexual assault is sexual battery (Chapter 794, F.S.).
- Sexual battery means oral, anal, or vaginal penetration by, or union with, the sexual organ of another or the anal or vaginal penetration of another by any other object committed without your consent.
- Consent means intelligent, knowing and voluntary. Consent does not include coerced submission. The law says that consent does not mean your failure to offer physical resistance to the offender.
- If you are under 16 years of age, consent cannot be used as a defense to a sexual crime. Further, a 16- or 17-year-old cannot legally consent to sexual activity with a person in a position of familial or custodial authority or to a person 24 or older.
Victim Rights
- To have information about the criminal investigation of the crime that might identify you kept confidential and exempt from public records (Florida Statutes §119.071 and §92.56).
- To have an advocate from a certified rape crisis center with you during the forensic examination.
- To have an advocate with you during a discovery deposition (a defense attorney's pre-trial questioning of witnesses).
- To have the offender, if charged with the crime, tested for HIV and hepatitis and to receive the results of that testing.
- To attend the sentencing or disposition of the offender and request that the offender be required to attend a different school if the offender goes to your school or your sibling's school. To be told of judicial proceedings and scheduling changes.
- To have information about release of the offender from incarceration from a county or municipal jail, juvenile detention facility, or residential commitment facility.
- To tell the prosecutor what you want to happen in the case.
- To request restitution.
- To give an oral or written impact statement.
- To not be asked or required to take a polygraph examination as a condition of going ahead with the investigation of the offense.
- To take up to three days of leave, which can be paid or unpaid depending on the employer, to deal with issues that arise from the crime if the employer has 50 employees or more and you have worked for the employer for at least three months, you provide some documentation of the crime, and you have used other available leave (Florida Statute §741.313).
Medical Care and Evidence Collection
You do not have to decide immediately whether to report the rape to law enforcement. You can have the evidence collected and decide later on whether or not to report it to the authorities.
If you do want to report, law enforcement can provide or arrange for transportation to the appropriate medical facility. Once there, in a private area, the medical professional will conduct a head-to-toe exam checking for injuries and collecting evidence may include a pelvic exam and taking photos. As a victim, you have the right to:
- Have an advocate from a certified rape crisis center with you
- Say no to any part of the exam at any point.
- Keep the exam confidential.
The medical professional will ask you some questions about the crime and your medical history. The medical professional also may:
- Take blood, urine, saliva, pubic hair combings, and/or nail samples.
- Place items of your clothing into the exam kit.
The medical professional can prescribe medications to protect you from certain sexually transmitted infections and recommend follow-up medical care.
- HIV prevention medication may be available if that is of particular concern to you and should be started right away.
- If you are concerned about pregnancy as a result of the crime, you should
be provided with medically correct information about emergency contraception
to prevent pregnancy. Emergency contraception should be started within 120 hours of the crime and is available over the counter to women 18 and older at many pharmacies.
The exam is free, regardless of whether or not the victim is pursuing criminal charges against the offender, although the victim may be responsible for medications and additional healthcare costs.
Victim Compensation
As a victim of a sexual crime, you may be eligible for financial assistance for:
- Medical care
- Lost income
- Mental health services
- Relocation expenses (in certain situations)
- Other out-of-pocket expenses directly related to the injury.
C.A.R.E. can help you apply for assistance. Call us at 941-627-6000 or 941-475-6465.
C.A.R.E. Inc. is pleased to provide or facilitate accommodations, including American Sign Language interpreters, assistive listening devices, and alternative formats of printed materials, upon request from persons who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing or are living with disabilities. Please request appropriate assistance from any of our staff.
Dating Violence
Physical abuse is any intentional and unwanted contact with you or something close to your body. Sometimes abusive behavior does not cause pain or even leave a bruise, but it's still unhealthy.
Examples of physical abuse are:
- Scratching, punching, biting, strangling or kicking.
- Throwing something at you such as a phone, book, shoe or plate.
- Pulling your hair.
- Pushing or pulling you.
- Grabbing your clothing.
- Using a gun, knife, box cutter, bat, mace or other weapon.
- Smacking your bottom.
- Forcing you to have sex or perform a sexual act.
- Grabbing your face to make you look at them.
- Grabbing you to prevent you from leaving or to force you to go somewhere.
Sexual abuse refers to any action that pressures or coerces someone to do something sexually they don't want to do. It can also refer to behavior that impacts a person's ability to control their sexual activity or the circumstances in which sexual activity occurs, including oral sex, rape or restricting access to birth control and condoms.
It is important to know that just because the victim "didn't say no," doesn't mean that they meant "yes." When someone does not resist an unwanted sexual advance, it doesn't mean that they consented. Sometimes physically resisting can put a victim at a bigger risk for further physical or sexual abuse.
Some think that if the victim didn't resist, that it doesn't count as abuse. That's not true. It's still is. This myth is hurtful because it makes it more difficult for the victim to speak out and more likely that they will blame themselves. Whether they were intoxicated or felt pressured, intimidated or obligated to act a certain way, it's never the victim's fault.
Some examples of sexual assault and abuse are:
- Unwanted kissing or touching.
- Unwanted rough or violent sexual activity.
- Rape or attempted rape.
- Refusing to use condoms or restricting someone's access to birth control.
- Keeping someone from protecting themselves from sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
- Sexual contact with someone who is very drunk, drugged, unconscious or otherwise unable to give a clear and informed "yes" or "no."
- Threatening someone into unwanted sexual activity.
- Repeatedly pressuring someone to have sex or perform sexual acts.
- Repeatedly using sexual insults toward someone.
Emotional abuse includes non-physical behaviors such as threats, insults, constant monitoring or "checking in," excessive texting, humiliation, intimidation, isolation or stalking.
There are many behaviors that qualify as emotional or verbal abuse:
- Calling you names and putting you down.
- Yelling and screaming at you.
- Intentionally embarrassing you in public.
- Preventing you from seeing or talking with friends and family.
- Telling you what to do and wear.
- Using online communities or cell phones to control, intimidate or humiliate you.
- Blaming your actions for their abusive or unhealthy behavior.
- Stalking you.
- Threatening to commit suicide to keep you from breaking up with them.
- Threatening to harm you, your pet or people you care about.
- Making you feel guilty or immature when you don't consent to sexual activity.
- Threatening to expose your secrets such as your sexual orientation or immigration status.
- Starting rumors about you.
- Threatening to have your children taken away.
You are being stalked when a person repeatedly watches, follows or harasses you, making you feel afraid or unsafe. A stalker can be someone you know, a past boyfriend or girlfriend or a stranger. While the actual legal definition varies from one state to another, here are some examples of what stalkers may do:
- Show up at your home or place of work unannounced or uninvited.
- Send you unwanted text messages, letters, emails and voicemails.
- Leave unwanted items, gifts or flowers.
- Constantly call you and hang up.
- Use social networking sites and technology to track you.
- Spread rumors about you via the internet or word of mouth.
- Make unwanted phone calls to you.
- Call your employer or professor.
- Wait at places you hang out.
- Use other people as resources to investigate your life. For example, looking at your facebook page through someone else's page or befriending your friends in order to get more information about you.
- Damage your home, car or other property.
Dating violence can take place in person or electronically (such as repeated texting, posting sexual pictures of a partner online, cyberstalking, cyber harassment, etc.). Unhealthy relationships can start early in life and last a lifetime. Teens often think behaviors like teasing and name calling are a "normal" par of a relationship, but these behaviors can become abusive and develop into more serious forms of violence.
Why is dating violence a problem?
Dating violence is a widespread issue that has serious long-term and short-term effects. Many teens do not report it because they are afraid to tell friends and family.
According to the Center for Disease Control
- Among adult victims of rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner, 22% of women and 15% of men first experienced some for of partner violence between the ages of 11 and 17.
- Approximately 9% of high school students report being hit, slapped, or physically hurt on purpose by a boyfriend or girlfriend in the 12 months before surveyed.
How does dating violence effect health?
Dating violence can have a negative effect on health throughout life. Youth who are victims are more likely to experience symptoms of depression and anxiety, engage in unhealthy behaviors, like using tobacco, drugs and alcohol, or exhibit antisocial behaviors and think about suicide. Youth who are victims of dating violence in high school are at a higher risk for victimization during college as well.
Who is at risk for dating violence?
According the the Center for Disease Control, factors that increase risk for harming a dating partner include…
- Belief that dating violence is acceptable.
- Depression, anxiety and other trauma symptoms.
- Aggression towards peers and other aggressive behavior.
- Substance abuse.
- Early sexual activity and having multiple sexual partners.
- Having a friend involved in dating violence.
- Conflict with partner.
- Witnessing or experiencing violence in the home.
Want to learn more about dating violence?
- Contact our prevention educator by phone 941-627-6000 or by email.
- CDC's Dating Matters: Strategies to Promote Healthy Teen Relationships www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/datingmatters
- National Dating Abuse Helpline: 1-866-331-9474 or text 77054
- Love is Respect: www.loveisrespect.org
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
- National Sexual Violence Resource Center: www.nsvrc.org
Stalking is the unwanted pursuit of one person by another. When a person repeatedly watches, follows or harasses you, making you feel afraid or unsafe. A stalker can be someone you know, a past boyfriend or girlfriend or a stranger.
Common Stalking Behaviors
- Showing up at your home or place of work unannounced or uninvited.
- Sending you unwanted text messages, letters, emails and voicemails.
- Leaving unwanted items, gifts or flowers.
- Constantly calling you and hanging up.
- Using social networking sites and technology to track you.
- Spreading rumors about you via the internet or word of mouth.
- Making unwanted phone calls to you.
- Calling your employer or professors.
- Waiting at places you hang out.
- Using other people as resources to investigate your life. For example, looking at your facebook page through someone else's page or befriending your friends in order to get more information about you.
- Damaging your home, car or other property.
What to do if you're being Stalked
If you're being stalked, you may be feeling stressed, vulnerable or anxious. You may also have trouble sleeping or concentrating at work or school. Remember, you are not alone. Every year in the United States, 3.4 million people are stalked and youth between the ages of 18-24 experience the highest rates. Most people assume that stalkers are strangers, but actually three in four victims are harassed by someone they know. If you are in immediate danger, call 911 and report everything that's happened to the police.
Things to remember, if you are being stalked
Remember to save important evidence such as:
- Text messages
- Voicemails
- Videos
- Letters, photos and cards
- Unwanted items or gifts
- Social media friend requests
- Emails
You should write down the times, places and dates all incidents occurred. Include the names and contact information of people who witnessed what happened.
Stalking is traumatic.
You may experience nightmares, lose sleep, get depressed or feel like you're no longer in control of your life.
These reactions are normal.
It can help to tell your friends and family about the stalking and develop a safety planning.
You can also call us at 941-627-6000 or 941-475-6465 and speak to an advocate 24/7.
When someone uses social media, email, blogs and other forms of electronic communication to repeatedly threaten and harass someone else. Cyberstalking is a crime, and should be taken seriously.
Cyberstalking is similar to physical stalking in that…
- The person being stalked usually knows their stalker.
- The stalkers motivation is to exert power and control over the victim.
- Cyberstalking can lead to physical violence.
- Victims suffer psychological trauma, often resulting in anxiety, depression, insomnia and even loss of employment.
Cyberstalking is different from physical stalking in that…
- The stalker and victim can be located in different geographic areas (cities, states, countries, etc.).
- The stalker relies on the internet to harass and threaten.
- The stalker can easily encourage other users to harass the victim by pretending to be a victim themselves.
- The lack of direct contact can sometimes make it difficult to arrest the offender.
Tips to prevent cyberstalking…
- Use safe sites that have an anti-harassment policy.
- Never give out your personal information.
- When online, only say things you would say to a person face to face.
- When typing things online, consider the interpretation of it without the use of sound and body language.
- Be very cautious about meeting an online acquaintance in person.
- If you are being harassed by someone, block them immediately.
If you are being cyberstalked…
- If you are under 18, immediately talk to a parent, guardian or an adult you can trust. You may be in physical danger
- Most social sites have filtering capabilities, so block the user.
- Report the person on the site you are using for harassment.
- Keep a log of all the communications you had with the stalker. Do not alter them in anyway; they could be used as evidence.
- Make it clear to the stalker that you do not want them to contact you again in any way.
- If the harassment does not stop, call 911 and contact your local police department and inform them of the situation.
How to help a friend?
If you are suspecting that your friend is experiencing some form of abuse, be it physical, emotional or sexual, there are things you can do to help. Do not just assume it will work itself out because it usually just gets worse with time.
Things that might be keeping you from saying something
- The violence can't really be that serious: Domestic violence includes threats, pushing, slapping, choking, sexual assault and assault with weapons. You may not see any bruises, but that doesn't mean the pain isn't there.
- My friend must be doing something to provoke it: A victim of domestic violence should never be to blame for another person's choice to use violence against them. Problems exist in any relationship and violence is never excusable.
- If its so bad, they should just leave: For most people, the decision to leave a relationship is not easy. You do not know or understand the emotional ties your friend may have to their abuser. Perhaps your friend doesn't fully understand what is happening to them or know of any available resources to better her understanding of the violence that is occurring. Perhaps your friend has tried to leave but violence caused them to fear for the safety of themselves, loved ones or pets. You never know exactly why someone stays, and it is not your job to judge.
- It's none of my business: Violence is not a "personal problem", violence is a crime with serious repercussions for your friend, your friends partner and your entire community.
- I am friends with the abuser too: Many abusers are not violent in other relationships and can be pleasant in social situations yet be extremely violent in private.
- The abuser must be sick: Using violence and abuse is a learned behavior, not a mental illness. People who use violence and abuse to control their partners choose to do that. Viewing an abuser as sick, excuses them from taking responsibility.
- The abuser just has a drinking problem: Alcohol or drug use may intensify violent behavior, but it does not cause violence or abuse.
- It's their fault for caring about someone who abuses them: Chances are, the abuser is not always abusive. The abuser may show remorse for the abuse after it happens and your friend may hope that they can actually change. Their relationship probably involves good times, bad times and in-between times.
- If my friend wanted help, they would ask for it: Your friend may not feel comfortable confiding in you, or anyone else for that matter. You never know why someone would keep this quiet, so confronting them and letting them know you're there for them could be a huge relief for them to finally be able to talk to someone about what is going on.
What you can do to help
- Say something: Tell your friend that you care and are willing to listen. Let them know you won't be judgmental. Let them feel safe with you, because they probably don't feel safe in other areas of their life.
- Be informed: You're obviously already trying to become informed by reading this information, but find out all the facts you can about domestic violence. We have tons of information under the "Get Help" tab on our website, and other resources under our "Resources" tab.
- Guide your friend to community services: Let your friend know about services in your community, like us at C.A.R.E. Show them programs that involve safety, advocacy, support, legal information, and other needed services. Let your friend know that they aren't alone and that if he/she doesn't want to discuss the abuse with you, they can contact a victim advocate at 941-627-6000 or 941-475-6465 and everything they say is confidential.
- If your friend decides to end the relationship: Help them to develop a safety plan. You may want to refer them to our hotline numbers 941-627-6000 or 941-475-6465 so they can talk to an advocate who can help them create a safety plan that best suites their situation.
- Build your friend up: Let them know their potential and good qualities. You don't know how beat down they have been from their abuser, they do not need anyone else pointing out their so-called flaws. Give emotional support.
- Be patient: Reaching out for help takes a lot of courage. There are many factors that may delay your friend from seeking help or leaving their abuser. There is also a good chance if they leave their abuser, they may go back. Please be patient and supportive despite how frustrating it may become. Your friend needs you.
How to help a victim of Rape
- Sexual violence is any unwanted sexual contact. Sexual violence includes such crimes as rape, incest, statutory sexual assault, sexual harassment, sexual assault or any sexual contact without consent.
- Many people want to help friends and family members who have been hurt, but sometimes they do not know what to say or do. Unless you have been the victim of sexual violence, you may not be able to understand a victim's feelings. It is important to remember not all victims react or feel the same.
- You are likely to experience some strong reactions when you learn of a friend or loved one's assault. Reactions or feelings of anger, rage, shock, revenge, desire to fix it, to move on, and feelings of helplessness are all common.
- For victims to become survivors, they need empathy, understanding and perhaps a listening ear. Do not be judgmental or ask victims why they did a certain thing, wore a certain item of clothing or went to a certain place. Remember no one deserves or asks to be raped.
What do victims feel?
It is important for you not to judge a victim's response. One victim may react very emotionally and another may be extremely calm. No matter how victims react, their emotions are normal and okay.
Some common and immediate reactions to sexual victimization:
- crying
- sobbing
- shaking
- laughter due to shock
- denial
- feelings of fear
- shame and anger
- self-blame
- feelings of guilt and helplessness
- abrupt mood changes
- embarrassment
Over time, these immediate reactions may fade, but other emotions and difficulties may continue for sometime throughout a victim's recovery.
Long-term reactions to sexual victimization:
- fear of being alone
- fear of the dark
- trouble sleeping
- nightmares
- trouble concentrating
- depression
- fear and dislike of sex
- trust issues in relationships
- flashbacks of the assault
- anxiety
- drug or alcohol abuse
- engaging in high risk behaviors
- suicidal thoughts
How you can help a victim of rape?
- Remain calm. You might feel shock or rage, but expressing these emotions to the victims may cause more trauma.
- Encourage medical attention. Care is important because there may be internal injuries that are not obvious, or the victim may have been exposed to sexually transmitted diseases. Victims are entitled to a forensic medical exam, whether or not they decide to report the assault.
- Give the victim control. All control has been stripped from the victim during the assault. Allow the victim to make decisions about what steps to take next.
- Maintain confidentiality. Let the victim decide who will know about the assault.
- Let the victim express feeling. Listen without adding your opinions. If the victim wishes to remain silent, do not force discussion. Say you will be there to listen always.
- Believe the victim. Make it clear to the victim you believe the assault happened and that the assault is the fault of the abuser, NOT the victim.
- Encourage counseling. Give the victim our hotline numbers, 941-627-6000 or 941-475-6465, but let the victim decide whether to call or not.
- Seek help for yourself. Don't ignore your own feelings, even though you may not be able to share all of them with the victim now. You can also call our hotlines at 941-627-6000 or 941-475-6465, to speak to someone who will listen and remain confidential.
Sexual assault statistics calculated by RAINN
RAINN stands for the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network and according to their data:
Victims of sexual assault are:
- 3 times more likely to suffer from depression.
- 6 times more likely to suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder.
- 13 times more likely to abuse alcohol.
- 26 times more likely to abuse drugs.
- 4 times more likely to contemplate suicide.


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3. Where do the operations for Fireforce Ventures take place?
Operations happen on the better side of the Rocky Mountains, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
4. Do you ship internationally?
We ship to just about every country in the world where mail can be delivered. Right now, we deliver throughout North America, South America, Europe, Oceania, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and Southern Africa via Canada Post or DHL.
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7. Do you sell Rhodesian Brushstroke fabric by the yard?
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8. What are you projects are you working on right now? Will there be products like Rhodesian Brushstroke combat shirts or smocks in the near future?
We always have dozens of projects on the go at once, and they take time to materialize. For example, it took us nearly a year before we finished getting the popular Rhodesian Brushstroke BDU's in store. However, we can guarantee we're working hard on the "Good Milsurp and Great Kit" you all came for.
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From day one, we have sold history, not politics. Selling milsurp, making memes, and talking about military history is not towing a political line, regardless of what certain ideologues will tell you. Irony, humour, and good kit doesn't make you a racist. This is especially the case when our company actively tells stories of forgotten native African soldiers, particularly from the former state of Rhodesia.
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Responsive tables in WordPress websites
One of our clients wanted a couple of tables to appear on their pricing page to deliver a clear comparison between their offering and that of their typical competitors.
Responsive tables in WordPress – Should we use a table plugin or HTML / CSS?
We tried various plugins (such as Tablepress and WP Pricing Tables), but had a few problems with them – they weren't completely responsive (meaning that they didn't display well on mobile devices) and the row / column formatting went a bit weird on several browsers, especially when a column had more lines of text than other columns in the same row.
As there was no other need for tables on the site we decided to implement a combination of CSS and simple HTML to deliver the desired effect.
Another advantage of using your own code, rather than relying on a ready-made plugin, is that you can vary the text and appearance depending on the size of the browser window. For example, the full size desktop table (see below) has 3 clear column headings and text in the footer columns that relate to those individual column (e.g. 'Nasty Surprises' belong to the 'Typical competitor' column and not to my client).
When reduced down on a mobile device the significance of that could get lost on the visitor, so we need to find a way of making the layout more relevant.
We coded our responsive html and css solution to remove the column heading 'Typical Competitor' and 'The Verbatim Way' and add them to the front of the column text on each individual field. We did something similar for the footer text so that instead of having separate columns saying 'No Hidden Extras' and 'Nasty Surprises' we had a single text string saying 'No hidden extras and no nasty surprises'.
Here's how that same table looks for mobile users…
The Coding
Our client can easily add more rows to his table. So, if you have a client who is willing and able to do a little more manual effort to maintain his pages, a hand-crafted HTML and CSS solution might be the most appropriate way to go.
Here are a couple of screenshots to help you get started if you wanted to do something similar yourselves. First a section of the html we added to the page….
…and , and here is a segment of the CSS. As you can see the key point is the smart use of 'display:none;' for each media block to decide which bit of html gets displayed depending on the screen width…
Take a look here at how our responsive table solution it works on the live website – try it on your desktop and on your mobile device to see the difference – all done with a simple combination of HTML and CSS. If you don't feel confident enough to do this work yourself, please do get in touch and ask us to quote for doing it for you.
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Great article! I'll give it a try, as I'm currently using Tabulizer for WordPress (www.tabulizer.com) which supports many responsive designs out of the box, but I want to get rid of the Javascript code.
if you want to make your existing tables in wordpress responsive "Automatic Responsive tables" plugin will do the job. You just have to install and activate this plugin.


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Feelings are Not Facts
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Living by faith and not lead by emotions.
What Does the Bible say about emotions?
What does the Bible say about our feelings and emotions? Our feelings, are they valid? Living by faith and not allowing our emotions to lead us can be complicated to tackle.
Our feelings can change at the drop of a hat, tune of a song or embrace of a friend. Can we trust our own feelings, allowing them to guide our decisions, if they are so quickly changing?
Are they something to rule our lives? Are they something that should guide our decisions?
Scripture On Managing Our Emotions
Scriptures for Emotions
Why did God give us our emotions?
In Proverbs 28:26 it tells us if we trust in our hearts we are fools. Proverbs 12:15 says the way of the fool is right in his own eyes.
God gave us our feelings and emotions. Living by faith doesn't mean we ignore them. They are not evil by themselves, but what we allow our thoughts to dwell on may be negative and causing an unhealthy overload of negative emotions.
Our feelings can be, at times, scary, confusing and even dangerous to our health. Strong, evil emotions may lead to adultery, abusive behaviors, stealing and other evils.
At other times they may be full of love, happiness, joy and peace.
Sharing our feelings with others is helpful in managing emotions. The Christian life is not meant to be lived alone. God has given us the gift of other believers who can share our burdens and whose burdens we share (Romans 12; Galatians 6:1–10; 2 Corinthians 1:3–5; Hebrews 3:13). Fellow believers can also remind us of God's truth and offer new perspective. When we are feeling discouraged or afraid, we can benefit from the encouragement, exhortation, and reassurance other believers provide. Often, when we encourage others, we ourselves are encouraged. Likewise, when we are joyful, our joy usually increases when we share it. – Got Questions
Can a Person Control Their Emotions
I don't believe God intended for our feelings to guide us. He wants that job. God wants to be our guide. Our feelings should not be what drives our decisions, but more of an indicator of whats going on inside us. We must put our trust in what God says and check our feelings at the door with the Word of God.
Living by faith means allowing God to be our guide and not our emotions.
We live in a world where you can do whatever "feels right" to you as long as you are not hurting anyone else. I think it's important to set aside our feelings, search the scriptures and seek the voice of God in our decision making.
Not allowing our decisions to be the drive behind us, but the pursuit of Christ and His truth be what we base our decision making against.
Your Emotions are a Gauge, Not a Guide
It will be for our best interest if we learn how to handle our feelings. Responding well. Let's try to remember Philippians 4:8 and 2 Corinthians 10:5 when dealing with my feelings and thought process.
Philippians 4: KJV "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report, if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."
2 Corinthians 10:5 KJV "Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ."
Sometimes I can't help the way I feel, but I can help how I react to those feelings. I can submit them to God and His will for my life. Choosing to respond in a way that is based off God's truth for my life and the situation. By doing that I'm honoring God. Intentionally putting faith over my feelings.
There is a bible verse or bible story for what you are feeling or going through. Search the scriptures, renew your mind by reading God's word and choose to let what God's word says to guide you.
Living By Faith Not Feelings
Our thoughts are what triggers our feelings. Our feelings are very real, but can be based or triggered by a negative, overthinking, thought process instead the truth.
When we find ourselves going through a hard time and the walls are closing in with no light at the end of the tunnel. Anxiety. Fear. Grief. Anger. All those emotions can be overwhelming. Crashing in on us. Those are the moments when God reminds us to not be afraid, focus on His truth and rest in Him.
How do you recover from a life marked by Fear? Overwhelmed by emotions? Prayer and God's Word. Together it's like a dynamite, destroying the strongholds the enemy hangs heavy on our necks.
Living By Faith
Jesus, God in the flesh, experienced a wide range of emotions during his 33 years on this earth. Scripture tells us what He felt and experienced, specifically, during his three-year public ministry. And while we might tend to think that being unemotional means being more spiritual or Spirit-controlled, Scripture clearly shows that Jesus exercised a healthy amount of emotion and self-control. –Crosswalk
We know that He is "near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit" (Ps. 34:18). We can cast all our anxieties on Him because we are assured that He cares for us (1 Peter 5:7).
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10
Standing in the Truth of God as broken and emotional people, remembering that God made our emotions and gives us a time to mourn and laugh. Recognizing them and submitting them one by one to Christ is the moving forward in a way that honors God.
Living by Faith and truly believing what the Bible says is what will transform our thought process and therefore help to keep our feelings in check and standing firm in our faith.
Your rest is coming. Sooner than you know you will receive your "imperishable, undefiled, and unfading inheritance" (1 Peter 1:4). And when it comes you will understand why your faith was more precious than gold (1 Peter 1:7). This is where Peter wants your hope to fully rest. – Desiring God
"Even difficult emotions reflect reality and can move us to a better place. Feelings mirror the pain and suffering in our lives. Imagine losing a close friend or a beloved family member and feeling no grief or loss. What if you hurt someone you love but felt no remorse or shame? Imagine getting fired or failing a test and feeling no disappointment. It might sound nice to do without these painful feelings, but none of us can deny that emotions give meaning and depth to our lives. Often the emotions we most wish we could avoid propel us in a new and better direction. Without emotions, life would be a colorless canvas, boring and bland." – Crossway
Emotions are a good and gracious gift to every man and woman created in the image of God. We just need to deal with them and respond to them in a healthy, biblical way to honor God.
How do you live by faith?
- Receive the gift of faith in God for salvation.
- Spur one another onward in love and good deeds.
- Make it a priority to maintain your faith and hope in Christ.
- Be at church every week.
- Make time to read your Bible.
- Get close to God by feeding the hungry.
- Be persistent in our belief.
What is a faith walk?
FaithWalk is an adult weekend that aims to concentrate closely on the person of Jesus Christ and his teachings.
What does it mean to step out on faith?
Stepping out in faith means leaving the comfort zone you have become so used to. Yes, it can be scary, but God has been teaching me that when you step out in faith, you're stepping into a life of adventure and trusting the loving embrace of Christ.
Here are more articles related to this topic.
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What is Scripture Writing and How to Get Started
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36 Comments
Tai EastMarch 6, 2015 at 12:43 pm
Starla, this was a great reminder to let go of self and to fully trust and submit to THE LORD. The truth is sometimes our feelings will lead us astray. Thank GOD for the protection and guidance of THE HOLY SPIRIT. Thank you for sharing this! I'm visiting from Grace & Truth Linkup and so glad I did! Infinite blessing to you, Love! 🙂
JenniferMarch 6, 2015 at 1:48 pm
Exactly right, Starla! This is something I have to continuously remind myself of. Feelings are the servant, not the master. Thank you for sharing!
Miriam Jones BradleyMarch 6, 2015 at 1:48 pm
Amen! "Right feelings follow right actions," is a good rule of thumb too! Thank you for this clear and timely reminder!
Dr. BengtsonMarch 6, 2015 at 1:49 pm
Starla, as a Christian neuropsychologist, I often teach that our feelings are just the consequence of our beliefs. You are so right that they are not the truth. When we believe the lies the enemy whispers to us, our feelings follow suit. When we believe God's truth, our feelings also follow suit. So whose voice are we going to listen to? Great post.
Michele MorinMarch 6, 2015 at 1:49 pm
I heard someone say a long time ago: "What would you do to a friend who lied to you as often as your feelings have."
I've never forgotten that good counsel. Truth is from God.
Terri Lynn GrotheMarch 6, 2015 at 2:18 pm
i loved this!!! I love how you put the words together.
Clare SpeerMarch 6, 2015 at 2:19 pm
Wow – great article on how we should NOT be guided by our own feelings (which I don't know how many times a day I do unfortunately) but on God! This was good – truly enjoyed it!
SuzanneMarch 6, 2015 at 3:21 pm
It's so true, our feelings only get us into trouble. It's such a hard thing, but I'm learning to think before I react. Most importantly I started praying before I do anything and things seem to be so much better in my life because of it.
Nikki Frank-HamiltonMarch 6, 2015 at 3:57 pm
Great reminder. We get so caught up in this life that it is easy to forget to look to God for confirmation. When I get upset or overwhelmed I like to get quiet for a bit, before expressing those feelings. Pray, meditate on them, let them marinate, then decide whether to voice them. It works. It doesn't mean I don't have times where the words are crawling over my skin, but it means that I don't lash out in anger, or hurt. Thanks for the bible verses to go with this situation. It will help.
Meredith ElizabethMarch 6, 2015 at 6:22 pm
Our feelings are vulnerable to the work of the Enemy. That is why God warns us not to operate out of our emotions (tainted by the Devil) and to meditate on his words/will/wisdom and act from there. At some point, the things we do should be mostly divorced of our feelings to be in true submission to what God calls us to do. Good post… you got me thinking! Blessings~
DawnMarch 6, 2015 at 6:22 pm
This is so true! We can't help our feelings, but we can choose what to dwell on. When we turn our focus to the truths of the the Word, and ask for help from God, then we can change the way we react to those feelings. Thank you for sharing these encouraging words.
Elizabeth LundMarch 6, 2015 at 6:22 pm
This is so true. I always like to say that we are not our feelings. I can feel angry but that does not make me an angry person. I can feel depressed, but that does not make me a depressed person. Thank you for the reminder. Found you at Inspired Bloggers.
CrystalMarch 6, 2015 at 7:19 pm
Such sound advice. Emotions certainly have the ability of changing our decisions.
bluecottonmemoryMarch 6, 2015 at 9:11 pm
Sometimes I "feel" like the battlefield of my mind is based in "feelings" – of hurt, frustration, saddness – and I have to give those feelings over to God. There are days I "feel" insignificant – but God has told me, that to Him, I am not insignificant – I am His beloved daughter. Wise post:)
Kim SmithMarch 6, 2015 at 9:11 pm
That is a nice piece you've written. Our feelings cannot rule our actions nor should they.
MistyMarch 6, 2015 at 10:39 pm
What a great post and gentle reminder. Thank you got sharing!
Megan AdamsMarch 6, 2015 at 10:40 pm
As I started reading your post I instantly thought of Philippians 4! I always go back to that verse whenever I start to feel overwhelmed emotionally. Thank you for calling out the "Do what feels right" mentality. Sometimes God calls us to step out and do things even when we're scared. We can't be guided by our emotions. Great post!
Starla J.March 8, 2015 at 8:31 pm
Thank you, Tai! Love your name.
Starla J.March 8, 2015 at 8:32 pm
That's a great quote!
Starla J.March 8, 2015 at 8:33 pm
Thank you Dr Bengtson!
Starla J.March 8, 2015 at 8:33 pm
So true Jennifer!
Starla J.March 8, 2015 at 8:33 pm
I like that quote!
Starla J.March 8, 2015 at 8:34 pm
Thank you, Clare!
Starla J.March 8, 2015 at 8:34 pm
Thank you for stopping by!
Starla J.March 8, 2015 at 8:35 pm
Me to!!
Starla J.March 8, 2015 at 8:36 pm
Love that Nikki!!
Starla J.March 8, 2015 at 8:37 pm
Thank you for your thoughts Meredith!
Heather @ My Overflowing CupMarch 9, 2015 at 1:28 am
There is so much wisdom in this post, Starla!
It makes me think of LOVE. Love is a feeling, but it is also a choice. Sometimes loving others comes naturally and other times, we love out of obedience to God's call on our lives. Feelings and emotions can be a wonderful thing, but often we need to overcome them with obedience when they threaten to lead us down the wrong path.
Thanks for sharing this important reminder that we need to trust God Word over our own feelings.
Kaylene YoderMarch 9, 2015 at 1:38 pm
Starla, I would love to feature this post at the next Grace & Truth this Friday. Could you please add a link back? Thanks dear! Love you!
Hope Anchors the SoulMarch 10, 2015 at 3:43 pm
Thank you for this wonderful post full of God's Truth, Starla! Feelings can be such a wonderful thing, or the worst curse. I love how you point us back to scripture and what it has to say about being ruled by our feelings. I am blessed by this gentle reminder (so glad I was prompted by the Spirit to click this blog post link via Grace & Truth linkup)!
Truth TellerMarch 11, 2015 at 2:53 pm
I an confident that anyone that believes a bit of the religious nonsense is either deluded, a liar, or a con artist. There isn't an iota of proof for any of it. It's only feelings and wishful thinking.
Starla J.March 11, 2015 at 2:55 pm
Thanking you for taking the time to ready post and comment. I'm convinced opposite of what you are saying. In all respect, I pray for you .
Lynnae McCoyMarch 11, 2015 at 9:50 pm
Amen! A speaker at our teen ministry Sunday night illustrated it this way. There is a train. The engine is facts (the Word). The cargo car is our faith. Our faith follows the facts. Finally, the caboose is our feelings, which follows our faith and the facts. When we try to let the caboose (our feelings) lead, the train goes off the rails. 🙂
DawnMarch 14, 2015 at 12:03 am
This is a key concept in the wholesome way we respond to things in our life, isn't it? Understanding that our feelings are merely indicators of something we need to be aware of. When I tend to overreact, because my feelings are being pushed and my boundaries are being intruded upon,I know that I need to pause… ( I don't always do it and then I have to work on the skill of repentance) and let God lead me. I need to wait for that still small voice.
I wish I always considered that, though, when the feelings were strong and overwhelming.
Thanks for the scriptures to meditate on! 🙂
Marva | sunSPARKLEshineFebruary 14, 2016 at 3:50 pm
Thanks for sharing this with the Uplift FB group, Starla. It's such a great reminder that we can't rely on our feelings alone. On our own we could be so easily led astray but God's word provides the wise perspective we need.
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Did you keep the dork disc on during the testing?
Specialized's £2,000 Tarmac Comp is a smart looking and well packaged bike that offers the sort of fast and engaging ride that will suit budding racers, along with sportive cyclists who favour a less upright position than is provided by the company's own Roubaix model.
Race proven frameset
Until the launch of the new Tarmac last summer, the frame on this Tarmac Comp was essentially the same frame as used right at the top of the range, and raced by the professionals over the last few years.
Despite its age - this generation Tarmac was introduced in 2011 - the frame is still modern looking. It certainly doesn't look out of place alongside more cutting-edge offerings.
The critical difference between this model and the high-end versions is not in the shape and profile of the tubes, which are identical, but in the carbon fibre used in the manufacturing process. The Comp uses a more affordable grade of carbon fibre, Specialized's own FACT 9r to be precise. That keeps the cost down, but does impact weight a bit.
Details that still ensure the Tarmac Comp cuts it with more modern alternatives include the full carbon fibre tapered steerer tube with an hourglass shaped head tube, full internal cable routing (which is Di2 compatible), and BB30 bottom bracket.
Build kit
The Specialized Tarmac Comp might be outgunned on paper by some of the direct-sales companies but it's still a well packaged bike for the price. In fact, looking at some of those direct-sales rivals, the gap isn't as wide as you'd expect. That's helped by Specialized managing to knock £200 of the bike compared to last year's model.
The groupset is predominantly Shimano Ultegra 11-speed, a common sight at this price, except for the excellent Praxis Works Turn Zayante chainset. It's the first time I've used this new chainset it worked just fine, offering a similar level of stiffness and shifting as an Ultegra chainset. It won't win any beauty awards with its rather agricultural appearance though, but looks are subjective.
Gearing is spot on, with a 52/36 chainset. I'm a big fan of this setup, which is starting to replace both compact and standard double chainsets on many bikes. It's geared well for most road racing yet makes life a little easier on hilly parcours, especially if out for the day. There's an 11-28 cassette hanging off the back wheel so you're not really going to struggle with the gear choice.
For the wheels Specialized have turned to Italian brand Fulcrum. The S4 wheels are a fusion between a Fulcrum 5 hub and Fulcrum 3 rim, they're produced for Specialized and you can't buy them off-the-shelf.
While they do help Specialized keep the bike on budget, there's certainly nothing discounted about their performance. They proved reliable and fast rolling, with good spoke tension and decent wheel stiffness when pushed hard. You're really only going to notice the weight if you look for it hard enough on the steeper climbs.
Fitted to the wheels are Specialized's own tyre. Its latest tyres are really very good, an adequate, if not better, match for any tyre normally seen at this price. These Turbo Pro tyres are 23mm wide and feature a 127 tpi construction. The BlackBelt puncture protection did a stellar job of keeping the test ride free of punctures, along with impressive speed and traction in a range of conditions.
With wider tyres gaining much popularity, it might look odd that Specialized have resisted the opportunity to spec 25mm tyres on the bike, especially given the likely buyer who might be interested in day long comfort as much as all-out racing.
Specialized again keep it own-brand with the aluminium handlebar, stem, bar tape and seatpost. It's all decent kit that caused no concerns and the handlebars have a really comfortable shape with a good reach.
A highlight is the Body Geometry Toupe Comp Gel saddle, with weight saving chromoly rails. It's not unusual to get some ugly and uncomfortable saddle on bikes at this price, and I normally swap them for my personal fave anyway, but the Toupe hit the sweet spot, and stayed on for the entire test.
At 8.24kg (18.16lb) as pictured the Tarmac Comp is a healthy weight and certainly within respectable limits for the price and pitch of the bike. Some bikes feel their weight more than others, the Tarmac Comp did an impressive job of masking the weight in the way it delivered speed, momentum and bursts of acceleration.
The geometry is what you would expect from a race bike; it strikes a good balance and is very accommodating of new cyclists as it is to experienced racers. The 20mm headset cap limits how low you can go on the front but that could easily be swapped out for a zero rise cap.
Despite that, I really got on well with the position on the 56cm Tarmac. I've ridden previous generation Tarmacs and always found them easy to get on with. There are no handling quirks, it's very predictable and easy to live with, and you feel right at home very easily.
It's a versatile bike, but not in the way that you might be thinking. No, what I mean is that it's a bike that can equally be ridden all-day long in comfort, booted around a tight and twisty criterium circuit, ridden to work, used on the chaingang, or just lazy Sunday morning rides to the coffee shop. It's happy pootling or going flat out.
It's simply a very good road bike, with an emphasis on speed and that highly tuned handling that has been developed on the racing circuit making it a lot of fun to ride.
It was surprising just how comfortable the Tarmac Comp proved to be. The frame and fork display excellent vibration damping when heading down crumbly roads. It's certainly not going to trouble a Roubaix or Synapse for outright smoothness, but the gap isn't as wide as you'd expect. Switching the 23mm tyres to 25mm, which the frame will accommodate, easily narrowed that gap.
The impression I was left with the most after riding the Tarmac Comp was just how much fun it was to ride. Whether it's chasing personal bests, closing a gap in a race, or tackling a hilly sportive, it's an ideal bike for a lot of cyclists. For many people, the Tarmac has always been a benchmark, and at this £2,000 price point, this certainly holds true.
There's a lot to like about the Tarmac Comp. It's a genuinely race proven bike that is perfect for any amateur racers, and the build kit gets the job done without complaint. It's a bike that would stand a few choice upgrades throughout its life - swap to some light and aero carbon wheels and you'll find the performance lifted to another level.
Yes it's from the 'race bike' mould of bicycle design, but it's so much more than just a race bike. For simply getting out at the weekends, signing up for a sportive of joining the local Sunday club run, the Specialized Tarmac Comp is simply a very high quality and highly impressive road bike.
Racing heritage shines through with sparkling ride backed up by no-nonsense build
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Make and model: Specialized Tarmac Comp
Size tested: 56, white
About the bike
State the frame and fork material and method of construction. List the components used to build up the bike.
The Tarmac Comp is a pure and unbridled race machine. It climbs effortlessly, descends confidently, and sprints ferociously. Bottom line, you'll be faster on this bike. With a Shimano Ultegra 11-speed drivetrain for flawless shifting, it can handle weekend races and long days in the saddle perfectly.
Tell us what the bike is for, and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about the bike?
FACT 9r carbon frame is ultra-stiff and lightweight for pure speed
Fulcrum S4 wheelset is a fast rolling, lightweight all-around performer
Specialized Turbo Pro, 700x23c tyres offer grip and fast rolling speed
Turn Zayante compact crankset delivers excellent power transfer and consistent shifting
Shimano Ultegra brakes offer expert brake power and modulation
Shimano Ultegra, 11-speed rear derailleur is lightweight w/ smooth and crisp shifting
Body Geometry Toupé Comp Gel saddle w/ hollow Cr-Mo rails for comfort without compromise
Frame and fork
Tell us about the geometry of the frame and fork?
Racy yes, but not aggressive and scary, and very accommodating of new cyclists.
Riding the bike
Was the bike comfortable to ride? Tell us how you felt about the ride quality.
Surprisingly comfortable providing good comfort for longer rides.
Did the bike feel stiff in the right places? Did any part of the bike feel too stiff or too flexible?
Plenty of stiffness for racing and sprinting and generally riding hard and fast.
Tell us some more about the handling. How did the bike feel overall? Did it do particular things well or badly?
Very predictable and easy to get the best out of. It shines in most situations and at all speeds.
Which components had the most effect (good or bad) on the bike's comfort? would you recommend any changes?
The Shimano Ultegra 11-speed groupset is flawless, and the Praxis Works Turn Zayante chainset, while not the best looking thing ever, worked really well. I'd replace the 23mm tyres with 25mm tyres if you want a bit more comfort.
The drivetrain
Wheels and tyres
Some 25mm tyres would be a good comfort boost.
Your summary
Did you enjoy riding the bike? Yes.
Would you consider buying the bike? Yes.
Would you recommend the bike to a friend? Yes.
Anything further to say about the bike in conclusion?
There's a lot to like about the Tarmac Comp. It's a genuinely race proven bike that is perfect for any amateur racers, and the build kit gets the job done without complaint. It's a bike that would stand a few choice upgrades throughout its life - swap to some light and aero carbon bikes and you'll find the performance lifted to another level.
Yes it's from the 'race bike' mould of bicycle design, but it's so much more than just a race bike. For simply getting out at the weekends, signing up for a sportive of joining the local Sunday club run, the Specialized is simply a very high quality and highly impressive road bike.
About the tester
Age: 31 Height: 180 Weight: 67
I usually ride: My best bike is:
I've been riding for: 10-20 years I ride: Every day I would class myself as: Expert
I regularly do the following types of riding: road racing, time trialling, cyclo cross, commuting, touring, mtb,
David has worked on the road.cc tech team since July 2012. Previously he was editor of Bikemagic.com and before that staff writer at RCUK. He's a seasoned cyclist of all disciplines, from road to mountain biking, touring to cyclo-cross, he only wishes he had time to ride them all. He's mildly competitive, though he'll never admit it, and is a frequent road racer but is too lazy to do really well. He currently resides in the Cotswolds.
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Last year's Rose RS 3000 is even cheaper now - £1148 -http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/bike/rose-xeon-rs-3000-669083/aid:669196?forc... ..... 7kg for an Al frame bike is pretty incredible?!
"It climbs effortlessly, descends confidently, and sprints ferociously. Bottom line, you'll be faster on this bike."
Just imagine what it would have been like with an additional 10g less of weight! The whole article would have to be rewritten looking for even more amazing adjectives!
To quote the Velominati: "This part exists for the same reason as blue M&Ms: one we can't explain."
To quote the Velominati: "This part exists for the same reason as blue M&Ms: one we can't explain."
Wow- "dork disc" and a reference to the Rules in one thread- ease up there fella- you will use up all the entries from your "Big Book of Commenting on Cycling Thread Clichés" before the end of the month.
I can't seem to find the apportace springs either...
decent bike for the money
frame is a little heavy (1.2kg when I weighed my 54cm), but the geometry is dialled and its got really sweet handling, especially when the going gets rowdy or frantic on fast decents
Nice to see a decent chainset fitted at last (after all the FSA rubbish over the years) and the Body Geometry finishing kit is absolutely "spot on" and about as good as it gets for own brand.
New tires and wheels are decent too, finally Gripton compound making to the sub s-works tire models.


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One Suspect Nabbed Following Kumawood Actor's Death
One of the suspects who reportedly killed Kumawood actor, Abass Blinks Nurudeen has been arrested.
Report says the suspect Sumaila was apprehended at Atimatim in the Tafo-Pankrono Municipality of the Ashanti region.
A source at the Ashanti Regional Police Command told Abusua Fm's Osei Kwadwo that the suspect is currently in the grips of the Ashanti Regional Police Command assisting in investigations.
The 35-year-old actor died on Wednesday morning after he was stabbed at Sawaba Akrem in the Asokore Mampong Municipality in the Ashanti Region.
The Manhyia Divisional Police Commander ACP Kwaku Buah speaking to the media in Kumasi said Abass lost his life after he was stabbed twice by the brothers of his master when he was settling a fight between them and his master's wife.


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Resident Evil 7 Discussion
Trainer Tools and Resources
EDIT: It occurred to me as soon as I made this post that I was using the Windows Store version instead of the Steam version... of all the things I checked...
[Edited by rjbreitenfeldt, 3/2/2017 11:52:06 PM]
I'm running the newest steam version of the game and the trainer is activated, but when I use the unlimited ammo and/or no reload my game crashes, and all the options to change the amount of an item within my inventory just flat out doesn't work. I have all DLC installed and downloaded the trainer and game within minutes of each other today. Anyone know what's going on?
Did you download the proper version? There is a trainer for Steam or Windows Store.
So, can we confirm that the steam version of the trainer works fine with the newest update?
As there a no new known issues or reports: Yes, give it a try.
Please keep in mind to download the version matching your distribution platform (Steam or Windows Store).
[Edited by moderator Taurusplopp, 3/4/2017 5:09:30 AM]
I have already tested it and up until now no problems found, but remember, the item options of the trainer still don't work in the 21 dlc mode.
Thanks for all the hard work.
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The house is furnished with comfort, relaxation, dining, entertaining and star gazing in mind. Located in the central section of La Estancia between the Grace Hotel and the Spa, the owners brought a "Florida" feel with them where bright & fun colors add to the airy & open feeling. Vineyards views abound only outdone by dramatic mountain views that change daily at sunrise & sunset.
- Size: 2,800 Square Feet
- 2 Bedrooms
- 3.5 Bathrooms
Key Features
- Sleeps up to 6 adults or 4 adults + 2 children
- 3 Master bedrooms with 3.5 bathrooms
- Split A/C + heat in all rooms
- Fully equipped kitchen with dish washer, microwave, coffee maker, oven & gas stove
- Covered, outdoor, wind proof parilla for seating up to 8, stocked with wood
- Computer workstation, printer + Wi-Fi
- Dining Room with seating for up to 8
- Large, comfortable couch
- Wood burning fireplace.
- Laundry room with washer + dryer + outdoor clothesline
- Two large & dark outdoor patios for star gazing
- Quiet end of road location with beautiful views
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Session Title and Description: Kill the Company: End the Status Quo, Start an Innovation Revolution
What holds you back from better innovating, every day? In too many organizations, we're stuck in the land of status quo. We've forgotten how to think differently, and lack the simple tools to solve problems creatively. The very structures put in place to help organizations grow are now holding us back. This keynote is an inspirational call to arms: to start a revolution in how we think and how we work.
Speaker: Lisa Bodell, Founder and CEO of futurethink
[These are my notes from the International Legal Technology Association's 2018 Conference. I'm publishing them as soon as possible after the end of a session, so they may contain the occasional typographical or grammatical error. Please excuse those. To the extent I've made any editorial comments, I've shown those in brackets.]
- How to detect change? How do you keep your antennae up to detect signals of change so you can respond to possible, probable, and preferable scenarios.
- What we say do and what we actually do are different. We can learn a lot from the gap. Wearables can track mood and actual activity. The challenge is to understand how this affects the customer and employee experience. Equally challenging: what concerns does this raise?
- "The future is not who you ARE. The future is who you are BECOMING." If you are forward-looking you can influence the future rather than have it inflicted on you.
- Partnerships are Key. Partner with the people who scare you the most. That partnership will force you into new ways of thinking and doing.
- Practice Proactive Obsolescence. Palgrave Macmillan has set up a venture fund to invest in businesses that will put old-school publishing out of business. This means that they get in on the ground floor of their replacements.
- Why don't we respond to change? Complexity & complacency. Most people spend the bulk of their days at work in meetings and doing email. (This is not inspiring.) It drives them to their to-do lists, it focuses them on the mundane. Then they slide into complacency. These people cannot think about the future, they cannot think about change.
- What do we value? What do we reward?
- More vs Less
- Doing vs Thinking
- Internal vs External
- "Thinking is a Daring Act." It requires alone time and quiet time.
- The brain is an incredible organ. It starts working from the moment you wake up and doesn't stop until you enter your office!
- How open to change is your organization? Count how many times you can answer yes to the following questions:
- People in our organization actively push the boundaries of what's seemingly possible and apply critical thinking to all parts of our work
- Our employees are comfortable asking provocative and sometimes unsettling questions to stretch thinking
- When faced with challenges, our people can think on their feet and nimbly change direction
- Our employees do not easily give up their ides when encountering adversity, and generally see them through
- We're constantly looking forward to the next 5-10 years, and actively seek solutions on how to stay ahead
- We purposefully hire people with diverse backgrounds and create project teams with a variety of disciplines and experiences.
- We look at what other industries adjacent or unrelated to ours are doing. We apply their best practices to our work.
- We always encourage people to eliminate redundancies, rules, and processes that create complexity, so they can focus on more important work.
- How many times could you answer Yes?
- 1-2 = status quo
- 3-5 = risk taker
- 6-8 = change maker
- Your job as a leader is to reduce the friction. This means eliminating the hurdles (e.g., processes, assumptions, practices) that stop your team from doing great work.
- The key is to ask killer QUESTIONS. In earlier times, the focus was on finding the right answer. However, today you can find the answer to any question. (Google has an answer to any questions.) The key is to ask the RIGHT question.
- Kill Stupid Rules. Focus on your sphere of control. (But don't touch rules that are in place to ensure regulatory compliance.) Ask your team: what two stupid rules we should eliminate? They will show you the things that get in their way and slow them down.
- Empower Decision-Making. Be willing to let your team make decisions. Support the decisions they make. And then find useful things to do with your new-found free time.
- How to fix your focus?
- Ask yourself and your team to create a list of their Typical Tasks
- Then ask them to strike out the things on that list that are a waste of time
- Next, ask them to create a list of Desired Work. Then strategize with them on how to shift their focus to the work that actually expands opportunity for themselves and their organization.
- Concrete ways to gain more time
- Kill stupid meetings
- change the frequency of meetings
- NNTR = type "no need to respond" in the subject line or body of an email. This will reduce the number of unnecessary emails.
- "Cut the crap committee" = this volunteer committee identifies things that can be eliminated so everyone can focus on the things that matter.
- You can kill stupid rules. You can kill stupid meetings. You CANNOT kill stupid people.


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Equity Basics
Q. What is Share / Stock / Equity?
Ans. A share is one of a finite number of equal portions in the capital of a company, mutual fund or limited partnership, entitling the owner to a proportion of distributed, non-reinvested profits known as dividends and to a portion of the value of the company in case of liquidation. Dividends are not guaranteed. They may be increased if the company performs well, but they may also be reduced or eliminated if the company performs poorly.
So when you purchase shares, you become part owner of a company. As an owner, you are usually entitled to voting rights on the board of directors and corporate policy.
Q. Why Invest in Stocks?
Ans. Although past performance cannot guarantee future market results, Stocks, historically have outperformed all other long-term financial assets. They are the only financial asset that has significantly outpaced inflation over time.
Investors buy stock to potentially increase their return on investment in one or both of two ways:
1. Dividend Payments - Many companies pay portions of their annual profits to stockholders in the form of dividends. Stocks with consistent track record of paying attractive dividends are known as income stocks because investors often buy these stocks to receive the income by way of dividends in addition to being invested in the company's future growth prospects.
2. By Selling the stock for more than they originally paid - Some companies reinvest most of their profits back into the business in order to expand. Stocks of companies with sales and earnings that are expanding faster than the general economy and faster than the average company are called growth stocks because investors expect the company to grow and expect the stock price to grow with it. When such increase in the stock price is witnessed, investors can sell their shares for an amount greater than their purchase price, thus pocketing the difference as profit.
Modes of Stock Purchase
Note: As with the purchase of individual stocks, your investment return and principal value of an investment in mutual funds will fluctuate. Your shares may be worth more or less than your original investment when redeemed.
Q. What are the different kinds of risks one should consider while investing?
Ans. Risk in investments can be of the following types:
Market Risk or Volatility: This refers to the fluctuation in the value of investments due to changes in the price of the stocks included in an investor's portfolio which could be caused by a variety of factors such as performance of the company, policy announcements, political factors etc. Even a portfolio of well-diversified assets cannot escape all risk.
Inflationary risk: Also known as purchasing power risk, this is the decline in the purchasing power of money over time, so that even the "safest" investments can leave investors with substantially less purchasing power. For example, assuming an inflation rate of 4% for the next 10 years, if you have Rs.100 today, 10 years from now inflation will have eroded that Rs.100 so that it is worth only Rs.68.
Investment or credit risk: This is the possibility that a company in which an investor is invested in may not be sufficiently profitable to remain in business.
Another manner of classifying risk in securities is as follows:
Unsystematic Risk: Unsystematic risk affects a very specific group of securities or an individual security. Internal risks such as strikes, management policies, etc. are to a large extent controllable and are examples of non-systematic risks. An investor can easily manage such non-systematic risks by having a well-diversified portfolio spread across the companies, industries and groups so that a loss in one may easily be compensated with a gain in other.
Systematic Risk: The risk inherent to the entire market or entire market segment is called Systematic Risk. It is also known as "un-diversifiable risk". Such risks are external and beyond the control of the company. Examples of such risks are economic, political and sociological changes. Their impact is on prices of all individual stocks and they move together in the same manner. Therefore quite often the stock prices may be falling despite good company performance and vice versa.
Since higher returns are associated with higher risks, you, as an investor, need to understand your risk tolerance level and certain principles of investing which can help you diversify and mitigate this risk. Before venturing into the world of stock investments, consider:
Are you conservative, aggressive or speculative in your approach to investing?
Are you comfortable owning aggressive stocks?
Are you looking for a steady stream of income, long-term returns from growth or very high returns from risky short-term trading?
Factors affecting Investment Decisions
Before you begin investing, it's helpful to understand some of the factors that will affect your investment decisions, such as:
Time Horizon
Total Return
Tax Consequences
Rupee Cost Averaging
Risk: Risk in investments can take various forms.
Liquidity: A "liquid" investment is one that can be readily turned into cash if you need the funds on short notice. Investments can vary greatly in their degree of liquidity. Shares can be traded on any business day at their current market value, which may be more than, equal to or less than the amount initially invested.
Time Horizon: Different investors have different time frames in which to achieve their investment objectives. Generally, young investors with long time horizons should be able to assume greater risks because they have more time to offset any losses with the higher return potential of investments with greater risk. Older investors, however, often choose to reduce risk because they have less time to recoup losses.
Total Return: All investments provide one or a combination of two different types of returns to investors - income or growth. Income is the dividend earned from stocks. Growth is the price appreciation of the security. The total return of an investment is the combination of income and growth realized over a given time period. In selecting investments based upon their expected total return, you should understand which portion is generated from income and which from growth. Usually, the greater the reliance on income, the lower the market risk but the greater the long-term purchasing power (or inflationary) risk.
Diversification: Building a diversified portfolio with securities spread across different investment classes can help you avoid the risk of having all of your eggs in one basket. By mixing industries and types of assets, you spread your risk. A particular market condition may have less impact if your portfolio consists of a wide assortment of securities than if you purchase only one type of security.
Most beginning investors don't have sufficient capital to properly diversify their portfolio by purchasing individual securities. Investing in mutual funds allows you to buy a professionally managed, diversified portfolio with relatively small rupee amounts. In addition, many mutual funds allow you to take advantage of rupee cost averaging by investing at regular intervals.
Note: Mutual fund investing involves risk. Your principal and investment return in a mutual fund will fluctuate in value. Your investment, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost.
Tax Consequences: Not all investment returns are subject to the same taxation. Short term and long term returns are taxed at different capital gains rates or even taxed as business income. The taxation policy should be kept in mind while deciding which investments to make.
Rupee Cost Averaging: Rupee cost averaging, the practice of committing a fixed amount of money to an investment program on a regular basis, is a popular practice with many long-term investors. By investing a set amount regularly (usually monthly or quarterly), investors are able to avoid the pitfalls of trying to time market peaks and valleys. Also, because the amount of the investments is set, investors who practice rupee cost averaging buy more shares of a stock or mutual fund when they are less costly and fewer shares when they are more expensive.
Like any investment strategy, rupee cost averaging doesn't guarantee a profit or protect against loss in a declining market. Because rupee cost averaging requires continuous investment regardless of fluctuating prices, you should consider your financial and emotional ability to continue the program through both rising and declining markets.
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Junk MailCredit card offers and refi offers usually come with prepaid envelopes. Always use these with your preprinted notes stapled to the section of the form with your address on it. Any stapled papers will be rejected by the automatic envelope opening machine and get personal attention by a human being. If enough of us send these in, the advertising companies will start including a check box for "Take me off your mailing list".
Magazine offers
Magazine and sales offers almost slways have postage paid envelopes and so get treated like credit card requests.
Charities that I have not contacted myself get the same treatment if they are not on the short list of organizations that I support. Some of these organizations send me a request for donation every week, others do it every two or three weeks. These letters represent a lot of wasted money that could be better spent. In most cases, charities cost me a stamp to send, but over time, this will save us both money.
Message Cards
I have made up pre-printed message cards to send to issuers of junk mail in the hope of reducing the volume of it that comes to the house. This is done to save national resources, landfill space and my time. Recycle the part of each letter that can be recycled. Each message asks the sender to remove my name from their mailing list and not to pass it on to others. Eight messages are printed on a page which I then cut up. I use red paper, but white is OK if that is all you have.
Additional sources of information
Obviously.com How to stop junk mail, E-mail, and unwanted phone calls.
Ecocycle.org More about junk mail.
Do not call list
The government do not call list telephone number is 888-382-1222. You must call from the phone number you are adding to the list.
Opt-out list
The Opt-out list telephone number is 888-567-8688. You should call from your own phone and arrange to be added to the list. Once on the list, credit reporting agencies will not direct credit card companies or others to your address or phone number.
Cell Phones
My children never needed cell phones because we have always had a 1 800 number at home. It cost us nothing untill we use it, and then it cost $.14/min.. That may seem high but they bill in .01 min. increments. The kids could always call home for a ride or help but they did not waste the phone gabbing with friends.
Bottled Water
Bottled Water iS never bought in mass like so many middle class people do. We rarely buy it except when on vacation in a place that we are unfamiliar with. Even then we refill the bottle several times before throwing it away. Mostly this has to do with the rules of the event prohibiting the bringing in of any drinks.
At home a bottle can last for months.
Magazines go to the library magazine exchange rack except those that I know will be read by people at work.
Newspapers and the white paper from junk mail go into the recycle box for the Ottawa County drop off site.
We keep a clean food can on the kitchen counter to put beer caps and other small pieces of seel in. Because I am always taking stuff apart for salvage or installing something in the house, this fills up fast. Many of the screws packed with products are of poor quality so I recycle them and use my own instead.


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