âAbbie Hoffman on the Yippies and the 1968 Democratic Convention. Officially founded by Abbie Hoffman and Jerry Rubin in January 1968, the Youth International Party, or Yippies, were a countercultural group that briefly gained fame as a part of American activism.
Stretch assignments are experiences that challenge and potentially broaden a personâs current capabilities; e.g., assignments that require someone to manage and negotiate change, exert influence over others, and build coalitions.
Stretch marks. Stretch marks are narrow streaks or lines that occur on the surface of the skin. Doctors often refer to stretch marks as stria, striae or â during pregnancy â striae gravidarum. Stretch marks are often red or purple to start with, before gradually fading to a silvery-white colour. They're usually long and thin.