By David Aspinall A curious raccoon poked its head through a stunned woman’s ceiling vent. Elena Loginova was sat in her apartment in Vorkuta, Russia, on November 25 when she heard a strange sound. Looking into the corner of her ceiling, she spotted a striped animal poking its furry head through her air system. […] Credit: CatersNews

By Jack Mobley This adorable pup loves to constantly run and jump into her owner’s arms whenever she calls her. Martyna Bozentka, from Myslowice, Poland, has had her Aussie Shepherd, Rosa, for 11 weeks and since the first week she has loved to leap into her arms. One day in her apartment, the 23-year-old student managed […] Credit: CatersNews

For many developers, being promoted into a managerial role requires a drastic shift in mindset. While many programming paradigms do carry over to being a manager, there are plenty of other skills that most developers just need to “figure out.” During this session, we’ll discuss the most valuable tips and tools for someone new to management, including: – Your responsibilities as a manager when it comes to both good and bad times – Your relationship with your team and soliciting good feedback from them – Balancing technical development with team collaboration – Delivering constructive feedback – Saying “no” Whether you’re a new manager, someone who wants to get into management, or a veteran manager who wants to improve your team’s performance, you’ll leave this session feeling energized and empowered to be the leader your team needs and deserves. So what are you waiting for? Your team is counting on you!

By Joe McFarlane A teen decided to throw plates and jars around his kitchen to test how durable the objects were in a hilarious set of videos. Ivan Cervantes, 19, wanted to test the durability of the kitchenware in his home of Dardanelle, Arkansas. Instead of the usual wear and tear, Ivan decided the […] Credit: CatersNews

A scared Pit Bull was serenaded to sleep with a sweet lullaby by her caring owner. As fireworks were lighting up the sky in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, there was one resident who wasn’t enjoying the celebrations. Puti the American Pit Bull Terrier had retreated to the safety of her indoor kennel due to the loud […] Credit: CatersNews

AMP mit WordPress nutzen AMP ist ein Open-Source-HTML-Framework, das eine einfache Möglichkeit bietet, Webseiten zu erstellen, die schnell laden, butterweich scrollen und vor allem das Benutzererlebnis an erste Stelle setzen. In diesem Talk wird Alain zuerst in groben Zügen erläutern, was AMP genau ist (und was es nicht ist), welche Ziele es verfolgt, und warum man es nutzen würde. Danach wird er mehr in Detail gehen und vorführen wie man AMP als Entwickler in einem WordPress-Projekt nutzen kann.

A playful dolphin was captured swimming just feet away from a boat and even jumping out alongside the vessel. Magnus Lønfeldt, 18, was out on the Danish seas with his father between Svendborg and the island of Tåsinge on November 30 when they were greeted by a few friends. A stray dolphin was caught swimming […] Credit: CatersNews

Mein erstes kommerzielles Plugin – Ein Erfahrungsbericht von der Idee bis zum Verkauf Vor etwa zwei Jahren kam bei Jan-Peter die Idee für ein neues WordPress-Plugin auf, bei der schnell klar war, dass es den Rahmen eines Freizeitprojektes, wie es der „Shariff Wrapper“ ist, sprengen würde. Nach längerem Grübeln fiel dann der Startschuss beim WordCamp Europe in Berlin. Jan Peter schildert in seinem Talk, die seitdem gesammelten guten und negativen Erfahrungen, Hürden und Fehlschläge – frei nach dem Motto: Man muss nicht alle Fehler selber machen, um aus ihnen zu lernen.