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Published by Member Technology experts on 08 Mar 2021
International Women's Day: How female leaders are #ChoosingToChallenge gender disparity in the workplace
The theme for this year's International Women's Day is #ChooseToChallenge—holding huge relevance now more than ever owing to the pandemic. As businesses navigate the many disruptions caused by Covid-19, this must not hinder progress towards gender equality in the workplace. While Catalyst reports that there are more women in senior management roles globally than ever before, we still have a long way to go to stamp out biases and overcome stereotypes.
Below are some insights and advice from female leaders across the technology, finance, and IT sectors, on how businesses can be doing more today to prioritise building the inclusive workplace of the future, where everyone feels empowered to do more, speak out against injustices and have the opportunity to thrive.
Lena Reinhard, VP, Product Engineering at CircleCI "I would really like for our industry to become a place with diverse backgrounds and life experiences across all levels. Lifting each other up is a really important part of that, as well as organisations building structures for diverse groups of people to thrive.
As many have said before me, I believe in order to make progress from here on, our approach to diversity and inclusion needs to be really intersectional. It needs to include Black women and other women of colour, as well as disabled women, and women who are facing discrimination in more than one aspect of their lives. It needs to include non-binary folks, as well as gender non-conforming folks, who often experience similar gender-based discrimination.
The more we make our communities inclusive places to people who have been historically excluded, the more we'll be able to join forces in making our industry a better place."
Emma Davies, Principal Scientist at Healx "Eradicating gender bias in STEM isn't something that can be achieved in just one day. But this International Women's Day is a great opportunity to shine a light on why women should feel empowered to challenge gender stereotypes by pursuing a career in science.
"One of the main reasons I love being a scientist is the opportunity to problem solve. I have always been interested in the natural world, and was lucky enough to be supported by my educators in nourishing this curiosity for science throughout my school life. Due to this nourishment, I never saw gender when looking up at my role models, even though they were predominantly male—I just saw an opportunity to make a difference .
"However, I know that there are women and girls who don't feel like this; we can see this in the various gender imbalances at all stages of the scientific pipeline. That's why it is crucial that we raise awareness about the disparities that still exist in STEM, and work together to break down unnecessary gender barriers. We all know that teams are better at solving problems if they come from diverse walks of life. Therefore, leaders in STEM workplaces must ensure that they are creating an inclusive and representative environment where everyone can thrive.
"A career in STEM offers women a golden opportunity to succeed—it is now up to us to encourage them to seize it."
Kristel Leisalu, Head of Engineering at Pipedrive "This year's campaign theme for International Women's Day is #ChooseToChallenge - to recognise the unconscious bias we assume every day and take the necessary steps to desist from making these judgements.
Demand for technology skills continues to increase; however, women remain underrepresented - making up a mere 24 percent of STEM roles in the UK. By actively challenging gender stereotypes and thought in the STEM sector we can pave the way to an inclusive workforce. As Head of Engineering at Pipedrive, I'm a woman working in a typically male-dominated sector. Fortunately, I haven't experienced gender inequality in my career, but I think it is important to have a strong mindset of being equal to one another, being true to yourself, and not contributing to gender bias within the workplace. The future of work will be defined by the organisations that attract and foster an inclusive and diverse workforce, so be sure to find a company that addresses equity on a daily basis and supports your growth."
V Brennan, Regional Lead, Engineering EMEA at Slack "Never has there been a more fitting theme for International Women's Day than this year's notion of #ChooseToChallenge. 2020 stretched us all in ways that were previously unimaginable—it pushed me to adapt quickly and rely on my own abilities. As a woman who has pursued a career in what is traditionally seen to be a male-orientated industry, something I learned early on was the importance of openness and vulnerability: I no longer apologise for being female or play to stereotypes.
"For most women, growing in confidence won't happen overnight. That's why I want to highlight the importance of encouraging allyship and creating a supportive culture in the workplace—whether virtually or in-person. Leaders can instill a sense of allyship by promoting mentorship. Seeking a senior male figure as a mentor can help women to navigate the workplace landscape and unlock their potential. In return, women can open their mentor's eyes to the struggles they face, highlighting areas where gender equality needs to be more prevalent. Without educating everyone on the importance of being an ally, we cannot experience the benefits diversity provides: getting everybody in the building is not enough if they do not have a voice.
"An open culture is key for transparent conversations as we continue to work remotely. This is where channel-based messaging tools can step in. Through channels, everyone has the ability to share thoughts and find updates. Setting up dedicated spaces for leaders to communicate around changes to policy or new initiatives demonstrates how diversity and inclusion is always top of mind for the business.
"The pandemic has transformed all aspects of our lives, and challenged our perceptions of normality. This International Women's Day, we must all work to create an inclusive environment built for the new hybrid world."
Michele Romanow, Co-founder and President at Clearbanc "Disrupting the status quo and questioning convention is at the heart of #ChoosetoChallenge. But change is hard. You have to be prepared to hear no a lot. Most people won't believe in you or your vision, which is exhausting. These little "elastic stings'' used to affect me a lot early in my career. Over the years I shifted my mindset to say, "I was expecting that. This is the motivation I need to prove them wrong." In some ways, I almost crave being underestimated.
"When looking back to my grandparents' generation, my career choices would've been limited to teacher, nurse or secretary — all great careers but jobs I would be terrible at! We've come a long way, but there is still more to be done. That's why I'm so motivated by what we're doing at Clearbanc. We've helped 8x more female founders get funding compared to the VC industry average. Every day, we help more founders build their dream no matter who they are or where they're from."
Lucy Liu, Co-founder & President at Airwallex "Businesses can't continue to ask women to raise their hands higher, to be seen and heard. Gender parity, and true change, can only be achieved if an organisation puts diversity at the core of its culture and opens up new opportunities for all employees. But all business leaders must 'Choose to Challenge'. Passive organisations and leaders will not solve this by chance. Stereotypes need to be broken down and team empowerment needs to be prioritised to rebuild a culture that's fit for today's workplace.
Having the right talent mix is essential. And then empowering those people to carry out the vision is critical to success.
Organisations that focus on culture and believe in equal opportunities shouldn't be viewed as progressive but the norm. If teams want to create a truly inclusive environment, they must be transparent, open and agile and challenge themselves to see how they could be doing more. To move forward, female founders, and industry leaders, need to share experiences and learn from the obstacles they've faced, so that other women do not have to experience the same biases."
Gali Arnon, Chief Marketing Officer at Fiverr "Research has shown that Covid-19 has exacerbated gender disparity in the workplace, with women being more likely than men to lose work and have greater responsibilities with childcare during the crisis. However, at Fiverr this is not the case, with female freelancers actually earning 9% more than male freelancers. So how has Fiverr bucked the trend and reversed what's happening in the corporate world?
In the global freelance industry, quality work takes precedence so factors such as gender bias are diminished. Fiverr customer reviews are a major deciding factor when selecting a freelancer, so, unlike the traditional labour marketplaces, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion do not come into play on our platform.
It is essential that we choose to challenge the gender inequalities that have been heightened by the pandemic. Recent research by The Female Lead reveals that Covid has aggravated the 'unentitled mindset' (the theory that women have been socially conditioned to feel less entitled than men) and has resulted in the burden of domestic chores falling disproportionately to women. It's crucial to provide an environment where we can counter these trends and ensure that we succeed offline in the way Fiverr has online. We have created a level playing field where individuals are judged by their credentials on their profile, a visual portfolio, and reviews from past clients; eliminating the issue of wrongly ingrained prejudices. Technology has the potential to continually help remove the stigma but we must translate this to every corner of our society." Bijal Hayes-Thakore, Senior Director of Marketing and Partnerships at Kigen "Building a better working world starts with each of us. I'm proud to work for a business that enables employees and managers to support life-work balance (yes, life first!). I encourage all to #choosetochallenge against gender biases and to be an advocate for a greater focus on mental support in the workplace. Join me: ask "Are you being supported through this time?", listen and be an active voice. Allyship is a start, I say be an accomplice. Each and every one of us can make a positive difference and contribute to a more equal and inclusive world."
Kate Reading, Platform Area Engineering Lead at Asana "With the rapid shift to remote work, employees' feelings of self-doubt have risen and connecting with peers is harder than ever before. And it shows: in the past year alone, 69% of UK workers experienced imposter syndrome and 25% of women voiced that due to a lack of confidence they would not choose to study a STEM subject. To overcome feelings of self-doubt, businesses must establish an inclusive work environment where individuals are able to seek out support and mentorship, no matter where they're located.
"As the one year anniversary of the UK's first national lockdown fast approaches, we should take a moment to consider how remote work has impacted women in STEM. As we continue to work from home, working women are disproportionately affected, more likely to lose a job and more likely to carry the load of childcare. To tackle this, at Asana, we established a six-month virtual mentorship pairing program for gender minorities in technical roles. This programme matches mentors to mentees with similar goals and interests - to help foster belonging and increase representation across the organisation. While there may not be a speedy solution to achieving gender equality in STEM, acknowledging the heavier domestic burden on parents and caregivers and enabling employee connection on a daily basis will help promote gender parity in the workplace."
Lauren Tiley, Senior Director, Strategic Client Partnerships at DoubleVerify "I believe in creating space to challenge conventions that don't support diversity and inclusivity. As an industry we need to do more to abolish industry stereotypes, particularly in evolving sectors, such as ad tech. We've seen momentous shifts in the space which require new skills, ideas and talent. To keep up with and thrive through these changes, it's important to enable creativity and collaboration and that means making more voices heard. "Authenticity has been a powerful theme throughout my career. It's helped me establish my leadership style and help create an innovative team that is representative of what a diverse industry could look like and achieve. Authenticity is crucial when we talk to our customers, industry partners, and to each other. We must remember that we don't have to fit into the mould of previous or existing leaders, but rather empower ourselves and others to charter our own paths towards leadership."
Anna Brailsford, CEO at Code First Girls "Even in 2021, the gender gap remains a global issue in the workplace—especially in technology-related fields. With this year's International Women's Day theme as #ChooseToChallenge, we have an opportunity to voice the gender and diversity challenges within tech and explore how individuals and organisations can enact change.
"To achieve gender parity in the tech industry, organisations must establish a company culture that empowers collaboration and communication between women in the workplace. Key to its success is ensuring that this initiative is not just driven by the leadership team but supported by the entire team. This will allow for an open and inclusive culture to be created, that empowers female voices within the business and facilitates the discussion and learning of their shared experiences.
"No matter where you are in your career—whether you are looking to make a fresh start in tech or are already established within the field—integrating yourself in a community will be an invaluable way to access support and guidance from other females within the same sector. Not only will a community help you to expand your network of personal and professional contacts, but it can also help with support and advice. At Code First Girls, we have built a community of over 25,000 women who actively help each other to break into and excel in the tech industry. We are always looking to grow our community, and offer support no matter whether remote or in-person!"
Laura Zamboni, Climate Scientist and Data Engineer, Cervest "If we are to progress in creating a more equal society, we must both challenge the stigma that comes with having a career break and accept that sometimes the best solutions involve either undergoing drastic change or incorporating ideas that already exist. "After over ten years in academia, which included designing and generating climate simulations on a world's fastest supercomputer, I was out of employment, prior to joining Cervest. Despite having a Ph.D. in Environmental Fluid Mechanics and holding a MS in Physics, merely being out of work led to less interest in my profile. More needs to be done to create conditions that do not side-line anyone. This is a universal issue but for women is all too common. My persistence paid off—I am now designing and carrying out climate analysis, as well as guiding organisations on the need and value of Climate Intelligence, ultimately fulfilling my purpose of creating a sustainable, just world. Equally, to truly challenge working culture, look around the planet at the diversity of ideas that have been implemented and take learnings from forward thinkers. By being curious about what others are doing and open to being agile, businesses have the opportunity to create environments that are truly diverse."
Eradicating gender inequality is not something that can be achieved overnight. If businesses want to build a better future, they must take on the learnings shared above and use them to revive their own policies, in order to create a diverse and inclusive workplace."
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Obsidian is an earth stone, and a strongly protective one. It grounds you to the earth through the base chakra, clears the aura of negative energy, and strengthens you in times of need.
Obsidian vitalizes the purpose of the soul. It eliminates energy blocks and relieves tension. Obsidian anchors the spirit into the body. This stone stimulates growth on all levels. It urges you to explore the unknown there by opening up new horizons for you to explore.


(Crain's) -- The annual Independence Day fireworks display at Grant Park has been snuffed this year due to budget constraints.
The Mayor's Office of Special Events announced Wednesday that it was canceling its Fourth of July event -- which would have been held on July 3 this year. Historically it has brought close to a million people downtown.
Instead, the city will count on three simultaneous July 4 lakefront fireworks displays to satisfy spectators' desire for a light show. One will be held at Navy Pier, another at a yet-to-be-disclosed South Side lakefront spot and the third along the north lakefront.
The city did not disclose how much money it hopes to save by making the change.
The decision to quash the July 3 spectacle in Grant Park came after "the bad economy challenged us to do more with less and to even more efficiently manage our limited resources," Megan McDonald, executive director of the Mayor's Office of Special Events, said in a statement.
The Grant Park fireworks display is the latest event to be canceled by the city this year. The city previously announced it would not hold Venetian Nights, its Outdoor Film Festival in Grant Park, the Chicago Criterium bike race or the Great Chicago Places and Spaces architectural event this year.


Kelly's Gingernut Pub is looking for 2 Line Cooks for full and part-time positions. Hourly compensation based on your work experience. The bulk of the hours will be evening shifts but flexibility with your availability is a plus. Please come into the Pub at 133 Mason Ave. and fill out an application.
Many of them scurried to Canada. Restaurants have closed in Baltimore due to the shortage.


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Leave a comment Posted on 24May18 Battle for the Atlantic, Battlecruiser, Battleship, Cruiser, Kriegsmarine, Military History, Naval, Royal Navy, Sailors, WWII
77 years ago today – HMS Hood sunk during the Battle of Denmark Strait
Bismarck firing on HMS Hood and HMS Prince of Wales during the Battle of Denmark Strait 24MAY41 photographed from Prinz Eugen
Smoke from HMS Hood immediately after an explosion during the Battle of Denmark Strait 24MAY41
A sketch prepared by Captain JC Leach (commanding HMS Prince of Wales) for the 2nd Board of Enquiry, 1941. The sketch represents the column of smoke or flame that erupted from the vicinity of the mainmast immediately before a huge detonation which obliterated the after part of the ship from view. This phenomenon is believed to have been the result of a cordite fire venting through the engine-room ventilators
At 06:00, Holland ordered his force to turn once again to port to ensure that the aft main guns on both Hood and Prince of Wales could bear on the German ships; during the turn, a salvo from Bismarck, fired from about 9 mi (7.8 nmi; 14 km), was seen by men aboard Prince of Wales to straddle Hood abreast her mainmast. It is likely that one 38 cm (15 in) shell struck somewhere between Hood's mainmast and "X" turret aft of the mast. A huge pillar of flame that shot upward 'like a giant blowtorch,' in the vicinity of the mainmast, followed by an explosion that destroyed a large portion of the ship from amidships clear to the rear of "Y" turret, blowing both after turrets into the sea. The ship broke in two and the stern fell away and sank. Ted Briggs, one of the survivors, claimed Hood heeled to 30 degrees at which point 'we knew she just wasn't coming back'. The bow rose clear of the water, pointed upward, pivoted about and sank shortly after the stern. "A" turret fired a salvo while in this upright position, possibly from the doomed gun crew, just before the bow section sank.[nb 4] Splinters rained down on Prince of Wales .5 mi (0.43 nmi; 0.80 km) away. Hood sank in about three minutes with 1,415 members of the crew. Only Ted Briggs, Bob Tilburn and Bill Dundas survived to be rescued two hours later by the destroyer HMS Electra.
The Admiralty later concluded that the most likely explanation for the loss of Hood was a penetration of her magazines by a 38 cm (15 in) shell from Bismarck, causing the explosion. Recent research with submersible craft suggests that the initial explosion was in the aft 4 in (100 mm) magazine and that it spread to the 15 in (380 mm) magazines via the ammunition trunks. It has been suggested from examination of the wreckage, found in 2001, that the magazine explosion in the 4 in (100 mm) armament near the mainmast caused the vertical blast of flame seen there, and this in turn ignited the magazines of the aft 15 in (380 mm) guns that caused the explosion that wrecked the stern. This explosion might have travelled through the starboard fuel tanks, igniting the fuel oil there, setting off the forward magazines and completing the destruction of the ship.
The wreck of Hood revealed the bow section bereft of any structure. A huge section of her side is missing, from the 'A' barbette to the foredeck. The midship section had its plates curled outward. Moreover, the main parts of the forward structure, including the 600 long tons (610 t) conning tower, were found about 1.1 km (0.59 nmi; 0.68 mi) away from the main wreckage.[21] This has sparked theories that the 15 in (380 mm) forward magazines exploded as a result of the force, flames and pressure, caused by the detonation of the aft magazines.[22] However, a team of marine forensic scientists has found that implosion damage to the forward hull due to the rapid sinking of the Hood, is the most likely cause of the state of the forward hull, and they do not support any theory that the forward magazines exploded.[23]
If you have Amazon Prime, I found The Battle of Hood and Bismarck: The Sinking of History's Greatest Warships to be pretty interesting.
I remember reading The Sinking of the Bismarck by William Shirer in 1979 when I was 8. I didn't understand most of it but I liked the pictures and I thought the cover was cool yet sort of creepy. I think I need to track it down to add to the library.
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The Mk38 Gun Mount and Ballistics and Weapons Effectiveness Lessons from Pursuit of the Graf Spee, Part 1
This is the first of a 2 part post by Chuck Hill's CG Blog. Part 1 uses The Battle of the River Plate to help explain the difficulties of just stopping a large ship, never mind actually sinking one.
Part 2 shows the potential weapons systems, tactics and difficulties today's USCG could use to stop a large ship being used for nefarious purposes, either as a weapons carrier or as the actual weapon.
As a naval history buff Part 1 is the most interesting to me but both parts are well worth the time to read.
Photo: Heavy cruiser HMS Exeter seen after the battle, looking aft from the bow. Both forward twin 8″ gun turrets and the firecontrol system were disabled and the bridge destroyed by "splinters."
Admiral Graf Spee in the English Channel in April 1939. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph # NH 89566.
Photo: After superstructure of Admiral Graf Spee showing 15 cm/55 and 10.5 cm/65 guns. Note the burned-out Arado Ar 196A-1 floatplane on the catapult and the after main-director rangefinder. Photograph taken at Montevideo, Uruguay in mid-December 1939, following the Battle of the River Plate. U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph # NH 80976.
Note, this has been edited from the original, based on feedback particularly with regard to the ammunition remaining on Graf Spee after the engagement. I don't believe the thrust of the post has been changed.
This is the first of two parts. Part one will tell a story. Part two will talk about the implications of lessons learned, applied to how the Coast Guard might deal with the threat of terrorists using a medium to large merchant ship to make an attack.
These are themes that will be discussed in part 2 before looking at specific tactics to make the best use of what we have. Hopefully you will see these illustrated in the following story.
In comparing guns, at any given range, the longer ranged weapon generally enjoys an advantage in accuracy.
It is very difficult to sink a ship by gunfire alone.
Ships' structure provide a degree of protection that makes it difficult to comprehensively target the crew of a ship without sinking the ship.
It is difficult to forcibly stop a ship with gunfire alone.
You can run out of ammunition before you accomplish your mission. The depth of your magazine may be important.
But first the story: The Mk38 Gun Mount and Ballistics and Weapons Effectiveness Lessons from Pursuit of the Graf Spee, Part 1
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Cleo of Corinth
The British frigate HMS CLEOPATRA (F28) in the Corinth Canal that connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea, 1970. The rock walls, which rise 300 ft. above sea level, are at a near-vertical 80° angle.
More here: Cleo of Corinth
2 Comments Posted on 27Oct16 26Oct16 Mediterranean Theater, Military, Military History, Motor Torpedo Boat, MTO, Naval, PT Boat, Royal Navy, US Navy, USN, Weapons, WWII
HMS MTB-263 (Motor Torpedo Boat)
HMS MTB-263 (British Motor Torpedo Boat, 1940, ex-USS PT-14) Ready for delivery to The Royal Navy, circa Mid-1941. She has been modified to British specifications, with R.N. Type 21″ Torpedo Tubes, a 20mm machine cannon and other changes. (NHHC: NH 100911)
70′ Motor Torpedo Boat:
Laid down 26 April 1940 as PT-14 by the Electric Boat Co., Elco Works, Bayonne, NJ
Launched 7 November 1940
Placed in service 29 November 1940 and assigned to Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron TWO (MTBRon 2) under the command of Lt. Comdr. Earl S. Caldwell, USN
MTBRon 2 tested the first 70′ Elco boats in Florida and Caribbean waters in the winter of 1940/41
Transferred to the Royal Navy as HM MTB-263 11 April 1941 and assigned to the 10th MTB Squadron
Returned to U.S. Navy 16 March 1946 at Alexandria, Egypt
Transferred to the State Department, Foreign Liquidation Commission in December 1946
Fate unknown.Specifications:
Displacement 40 t.
Length 70′
Beam 19′ 11″
Draft 4′ 6″
Speed 41 kts.
Complement 15
Armament: Two twin .50 cal. Browning M2 machine guns in Dewandre turrets and four 18″ torpedoes
(MTB-263 added two .303 cal. twin Mk1 Lewis machine guns, one 20mm mount and two depth charges in addition to replacing the 18″ torpedoes with two 21″ torpedoes)
Propulsion: Three 3,600shp Packard V12 M2500 gasoline engines, three shafts.
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Early torpedo tech
The Brennan torpedo was the first effective guided weapon. Introduced into service in 1887, the Brennan was launched from a shore-side fort and powered by a steam engine which pulled wire off drums in the torpedo. As the wire was pulled in, the drums rotated so powering the propellors that drove it through the water.
Brennan torpedo sites were used to protect the entrances of naval ports. Its major advantages were that if the target manoeuvred, the torpedo could be steered to intercept after launch, by tracking a mast showing above the water. It also carried a large warhead that would strike below the heavy armoured belt. At least 8 Brennan sites have been identified, 5 in the UK and Ireland, 2 in Malta and one in Hong Kong.
Brennan torpedoes had a speed of about 26 knots, well in excess of the speed on the battleships of the time, and a range of 2000 yards. They carried a warhead of 230 (later 364) lbs wet guncotton.
Some details of the Brennan are still secret. The depth mechanism is sealed, and there are no drawings to show how it worked, so the movie shows one of the techniques available at the time. The single remaining original Brennan can be seen at the Royal Engineers museum, Chatham, England.
Animation of 16 inch torpedo, Whitehead design, built by the Royal Laboratories in about 1876. This torpedo has a warhead of 116 lbs (52.5 Kg) wet guncotton, a compressed air compound oscillating engine giving a speed of 9 knots and a range of 1,200 yards (1.1 Km). The animation shows the desk launch carriage that was used when HMS SHAH fired a 16 inch torpedo at the Peruvian armoured turret ship Huascar in 1877. Animation created using Cinema 4D.
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Batteries of the HMS Alexandra
The Development of Navies During the Last Half Century by Eardley-Wilmot, Sydney Marow, Sir, 1847-1929 Published 1892
Right elevation and deck plan as depicted in Harpers Monthly, February 1886
HMS Alexandra was a central battery ironclad of the Victorian Royal Navy, whose seagoing career was from 1877 to 1900. She spent much of her career as a flagship, and took part in operations to deter Russian aggression against Turkey in 1878 and the bombardment of Alexandria in 1882.
She was commissioned at Chatham on 2 January 1877 as flagship, Mediterranean Fleet, and held this position continuously until 1889. She was the flagship of Admiral Hornby in his passage through the Dardanelles during the Russian war scare of 1878. She ran aground in bad weather at the narrowest part of the strait; she was towed off by HMS Sultan in time to lead the squadron to Constantinople. She was present at the bombardment of Alexandria in 1882; in this action the Admiral's flag was shifted to HMS Invincible, as she was of shallower draught and could sail closer to shore. In 1886, the Duke of Edinburgh hoisted his flag on board, and Prince George of Wales, later King George V, joined as a lieutenant. During this action on 11 July 1882, Gunner Israel Harding flung a live 10-inch shell overboard, an action which led to the award of the Victoria Cross.[1] She paid off in 1889 for modernisation.
In 1891, she was flagship of the Admiral Superintendent of Naval Reserves at Portsmouth, and remained so until 1901. Alexandra was featured in the first volume of the Navy and Army Illustrated in early c. April 1896 and was then described as a "coastguard ship at Portsmouth" with her principal armament being eight 18-tons guns, four 22-ton, six 4-inch and four six-pounder and six three-pounder quick firers.[2] At this time, she had a complement of 408 officers and men and was commanded by Captain W.H. Pigott. Her last sea-time was as flagship of the "B" fleet in the manoeuvres of 1900. In 1903 she became a mechanical training ship, and she was sold in 1908. HMS Alexandra
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Lacrimas Profundere is a gothic-doom metal band from Germany.
After said releases, the band was granted a deal with Napalm Records which included five albums. An harpist was added to the band's line-up and they proceeded to record Memorandum (1999).
Burning: A Wish from 2001 was Lacrimas Profundere's first album to receive attention from the international specialized press. This album featured the removal of the band's classical elements to some degree, and was also the first time they employed baritone vocals, supplied by Oliver's brother, Christopher Schmid. Their first international tour then began, including countries of Europe and Latin America.
Lacrimas Profundere's subsequent albums were Fall, I Will Follow from 2002 and Ave End from 2004. Recently their newest albums has been brought in the shops: Filthy Notes for Frozen Hearts.


Bank Leumi is part of Banks business, which is part of Financials industry. Bank Leumi is a company from Israel, and his stocks are publicly traded.
Bank Leumi paid a total dividend of 1,361 million ILS last year, for a market value of 33,810 millions (Market Cap 3,361,621 millions). Dividend per share of Bank Leumi is 0.91 ILS, and his stock market price 22.60 ILS.
According to the chart below, where dividend yield is displayed, Bank Leumi has a dividend yield of 4.01%, which is higher than the amount offered by both the market average and companies from Israel. It is also bigger than average of Financials industry. This high dividend yield might be a sign to worry about the future of the company so deeper analysis is needed.
In addition, you should compare Bank Leumi dividend yield with other Banks companies or firms from Israel.
About the ability of Bank Leumi to maintain his current dividend of ILS 0.91 per share, an amount that accounts for 4.01%, we should study its payout ratio both on earnings and on cash-flows (see chart below). Bank Leumi payout on ernings is currently 43.13%, which is higher than the market average, but lower than companies of Financials industry, which are 40.41% and 45.44% respectively. Both figures show that Bank Leumi should not have problems to continue paying his dividend.
The payout on earnings should be complemented with the payout on cash flow since it is this last amount the one which can be distributed to shareholders. Cash flow per share of Bank Leumi is ILS 5.26 per share, which is higher than the dividend per share paid by the company of ILS 0.91, so the company generates enough cash to maintain his dividend in the future.
The following figure shows payout ratios over earnings and cashflow of Bank Leumi, compared againt world market average, Israel companies, Financials industry and Banks sector companies.
Finally, last moth Bank Leumi showed a return of -7.50% compared to a worldwide -5.60% average, and a -5.58% of Financials firms. Over the last year, the company obtained a 7.80% versus a worldwide performance of a -11.41%. More detailed information can be seen in the following graph for Israel and Banks firms.


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Water Resources Use & Permitting
Process temporary and full-time water permits
Perform water permit and water rights investigations
Coordinate with State regarding boundary waters and state permitting issues
Create and maintain a water permit/water use data base
Perform water availability and need studies for reservation watersheds
Regulate and permit on-site waste water systems
Examples of uncapped well and illegal diversions.
CHAPTER 4-10 WATER RESOURCES USE AND PERMITTING
4-10-1 Link Declaration of Rights and Purpose
(a) In order to: promote the general welfare of the Colville Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation
("Colville Tribes" or "Tribes"); develop, manage, and preserve the waters and other resources of the Colville Reservation; facilitate the United States' compliance with its trust duties to preserve and protect in perpetuity all waters reserved for the Colville Tribes and the Colville Reservation; provided for the exercise of the inherent sovereign power of self-government by the Colville Tribes, acting by and through the Colville Business Council, hereby asserts its prior, exclusive and supreme rights in, ownership of, and jurisdiction over, the waters of the Colville Reservation and lands held in trust off-Reservation for all jurisdiction over, the waters of the Colville Reservation and lands held in trust off-Reservation for all purposes.
(b) The Colville Tribes hereby affirms that the water resources of the Colville Reservation and the Colville Tribes have been of fundamental importance to the Colville Tribes since time immemorial and must be preserved and protected in perpetuity for the best interest of the Colville Tribes. The Business Council finds that the rights and authorities of the Colville Tribes with respect to the water resources of the Colville Reservation are set forth in the decision in Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation v. Walton, 647 F. 2d 42 (9th Cir. 1981), and hereby enacts this comprehensive revision of this Chapter to facilitate the exercise of the Tribes' authority and to protect and preserve the Tribes' rights in water resources to the maximum extent permitted under tribal law and any federal law that may be applicable. Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed as acknowledging that the Walton case restricts the water rights or regulatory authority of the Colville Tribes in any way.
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(a) The Colville Tribes holds the full equitable title to the rights to the use of all of the water of the Colville Reservation. The United States holds the legal title to those waters solely as trustee for the Colville Tribes.
(b) All rights to the use of the waters of the Colville Reservation are held by the Colville Tribes in perpetuity, for the use and benefit of the Colville Tribes, its members, other persons as authorized herein, and the lands and other resources of the Colville Reservation. To the maximum extent permitted by federal law, no right or privilege of any kind, from whatever sources, shall be recognized or granted unless the same shall be subject to the overriding, prior and supreme right and interest of the Colville Tribes, and the policy and provisions contained in this Chapter, amendments hereto, and administrative regulations and determination hereunder. No agent of the Colville Tribes, the Colville Business Council, or the United States shall take any action or grant to recognize any right affecting the water resources of the Colville Reservation that in any way infringe or threatens to infringe the prior and supreme rights and interests of the Colville Confederated Tribes.
4-10-3 Link Application of Chapter
It shall be unlawful to divert or withdraw or otherwise make any use of, or take any action of whatever kind substantially affecting, the waters of the Colville Reservation unless the applicable provisions of this Chapter and regulations and determinations made hereunder have been complied with. To the maximum extent permitted by federal law, no water rights, from whatever source, shall be recognized, except rights obtained under and subject to this Chapter.
4-10-4 Link Waters of the Colville Indian Reservation Defined
The waters of the Colville Reservation consist of:
(a) All waters located upon or bordering the Colville Reservation, whether flowing or stationary, whether above or below the surface of the ground, whether above or below the surface of the ground; whether percolating or non-percolationg groundwater, whether subflow, tributary or non-tributary groundwater, whethergroundwater hydraulically connected with surface water, or whether groundwater hydraulically of hydrologically connected with surface water; or whether diffused or contained within a defines water course or water body of any kind;
(b) All waters reserved at any time to the Colville Reservation by the United States or the Colville Tribes;
(c) All waters which, in the course of nature or as the result of artificial works, flows into or otherwise enhances such waters;
(d) All precipitation and atmospheric water; and
(e) The Colville Reservation for purpose of this Chapter shall have the definition set forth in section
1-1-362 of this Chapter.
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With the Premier League table reaching the end of the season, English football's top division remains incredibly tight at both ends of the table with just a single point seeing a team jump several places. On that note, Newcastle will look to continue their fine form when they travel to Goodison Park on Monday night.
For the hosts on Monday night, although Everton have battled back from a torrid start to the season, Everton fans will not be happy with a lackluster midtable finish. After 34 Premier League games this season, Everton have won 11, drawn nine and lost 14, scoring 39 and conceding 54 in return, no team in the top half of the table have conceded more goals than the Blues. With a points tally of 42, Everton now sit ninth in the Premier League table and are 10 points adrift of the Europa League spots. As for their recent form, Everton have shown no signs of finishing the season on a high. Without a win in their last three outings, the Blues now have two wins in their last seven, drawing two and losing three.
As for the visitors, while many speculated that they could fall immediately back down to the Championship this season, Newcastle have enjoyed a very respectable campaign. After 33 Premier League games this season, Newcastle have won 11, drawn eight and lost 14, scoring 35 and conceding 42. With a points tally of 41, Newcastle now sit just a single point behind their hosts with a game in hand, a victory could even see them jump as high as eighth. With their safety now confirmed, Newcastle have continued their recent form and have now won their last four Premier League matches in a row.


Even though we live in a time when consumers are more aware of real estate scams,they are constantly evolving. The fraud we think try to avoid just becomes more sophisticated. Scammers will always try and cash in on the big trend that's happening in real estate. The internet and wealth of information has been great for the home buyer/seller, but it is opened new avenues for scammers trying to get you to fall for their schemes.
90% of home buyers searched online during their home buying process¹. The downside has been the focus on online scams trying to trick during your home buying process. In these real estate scams, properties are listed on online classified sites (think Craigslist) where people illegally pull these listings and re-post them as their own. They will pose as the agent that represents the listing and ask for money upfront to cover their broker fee. If something doesn't seem right and they always seem to have an excuse, make sure you are doing business legally and covering all your bases. The Federal Trade Commission gives great information on how these rental scams work, signs of a scam, and how to report them.
Be aware of listings that promise exactly what you want to hear. "must sell now" or "no-cost financing" are all ways to try to get your attention. Yes, people will get a locksmith to make a key for a vacant home and pretend to be the landlord in order to get deposit money. Make sure to always check who you are buying from.
You always hear that property is a great way to invest your money. The only thing that you need is the right information to know how to invest! Right? Luckily people will gladly try to lure you into a seminar that promises to tell you all the "secrets" in real estate and how to get rich fast. There are some legitimate seminars out there, and there are also seminars that exists solely to take money from the misinformed. Sometimes these things are completely legal, but you don't know that until you are already committed and lost thousands of dollars. They will ask for attendance fees, or money up front to give you books of information. Sometimes they charge high prices for information freely found on the internet.
The real workshop to stay away from is the ones that promise a "for sure" way to make millions. It just requires you to give thousands of dollars for "advanced" material. Once you realize those millions are never going to happen, you want your money back. Often times by enrolling in workshops they have you sign a release that prevents you from taking legal action (I know, we never read the fine print). Sometimes a simple Google search or some basic reading can go a long way.
There are many different types of foreclosure real estate scams. The California Association of Realtors broadly lists some in three different categories.
Phantom help – This happens when they promise to "help you" for services for a fee. The reality is they don't want to help and will just do things you could have easily done on your own.
Bail-out – these are con artist who will offer you a rent-to-buy plan to buy the title of your property and then rent it back to you until you are back on your feet again to buy your property back. How nice right? Usually they will sell your property to another buyer and dishonors the rental agreement all together.
Bait-and-switch – A simple scam where they tell you one thing is happening but it's something completely different.
Many other types of schemes involve foreclosures, just drive through your town and look for signs on telephone poles that read "We Buy Homes". Don't panic, you still buy a foreclosed home and get a great deal! Make sure when dealing with foreclosure you seek legitimate help. If you want to learn about about a foreclosure and how to handle one, check out this webpage from USA.gov.
Your home could always use a little work, but be mindful of who you hire to do these jobs. A home improvement scam is probably the easiest to notice, as they usually just do a cold greeting at your door promising things that will likely never happen. The reality is these types of scams are often done in certain types of neighborhoods or on the elderly. Make sure to be aware if this type of work is being done to anyone you know.
The setup: A bad/fake contractor will approach you and will point out areas of your house that need work. They will mention that they have already done work on your neighborhood (how convenient!) and they can offer you a great deal, because they need to get rid of the rest of their materials from previous job. They will push hard sale tactics and usually require money upfront. Probably the most obvious red flag is work can only be down today or in a very short time frame. They will even go as far to say that your home is dangerous to live in if you don't make these proposed improvements.
If you are looking to have work down on your home, it's probably obvious you shouldn't hire the first guy off the street. Get recommendations, check credentials, and put everything writing with a written contract.
The NAR has reported that types of wire real estate scams from breaking into personal email accounts are starting to become a real issue. These hackers are targeting real estate transactions and trying to make money by posing as someone you trust. Since they have access to your licensee's email account, they will start this scam before closing of the house. The scammer will send an email posing as the title company to the buyer with new instructions on where they need to wire money. This type of cyber-crime is hard to detect because they have access to tons of important information that gives the email credibility. The email is sent from the trusted email address (remember they are currently logged into your account!).
If you are worried this type of scam can happen to you, establish trust with people and talk to them about their email practices. Often times they will tell you that they would never ask for money this way in the first place. Never send wire transfer information via email. If you are wiring funds, make sure to contact the individual via a phone number that you know is legitimate to tell them about the transfer. Never follow any of the information provided in emails if you suspect suspicious activity.
One of the best ways to prevent real estate scams or hoaxes is just simply being mindful of current scams and do a little extra homework before you make any big decision. Or simply, have the right agent to guide you. Follow the rules you always hear about and don't be afraid to ask questions. Someone doing legitimate business with you will always want to answer questions, not the other way around.


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Savannah Guthrie is both Married and Pregnant
Lucienne Molnar March 17, 2014 11:55 pm January 1, 2017 0 665
Savannah Guthrie, the host of Today show, got married. However, this is not the only happy news that she had to share. The star also announced to be pregnant.
Savannah Guthrie and her boyfriend Mike Feldman got married on Saturday. The bride took this occasion to announce her guests that she is four months pregnant. According to the Associated Press, Savannah and Mike were extremely happy to share the pregnancy news.
Savannah Guthrie became quite popular as she took over the role as the host of the Today show in 2012, when Ann Curry left the show, although in quite a big scandal. The star said that she actually is quite happy that the pregnancy news has been out, as she just "can't suck in this gut anymore."
This will be the first child for the couple. The marriage to Savannah is the first for Mike Feldman, who is a communications consultant. This is the second marriage for the host of the Today show. The 42 year old star revealed that the happy couple will welcome their first child during the summer.
Savannah Guthrie and Mike Feldman have been dating for no less than 4 years now. So, there is no wonder after all that the couple decided to tight the knot. The two first got engaged in May, last year. Savannah was not willing to keep the happy news just for herself. So, the star talked about her wedding on the Today show.
"We set the wedding date, I bought my dress, and then I found out," she said. "So I did a little praying. … I feel great, and actually I'm so happy to tell the world because I can't suck in this gut anymore." The wedding took place in the star's hometown in Tucson, Arizona. Matt Lauer was one of the guests, the star claiming that Savannah looked really beautiful in her wedding dress.
Savannah was extremely happy with the way everything went down at the wedding, saying that "It was beautiful, just everything I could have dreamed." The star also thanked everyone for the good wishes she received.
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The Fingerprint of Man
Dedication Ceremony for Interpretation about the 29th Division
Credit: Jody Scuffle
A dedication ceremony has taken place for a new interpretation board at 29th Division Memorial Island on the A45 at Stretton on Dunsmore.
Rugby Mayor Cllr Bill Lewis and Rugby MP Mark Pawsey joined Ian Binnie of the Gallipolli Association and Dunsmore Living Landscape's Lucy Hawker to remember those of the Incomparable 29th who gave their services during WWI. Also present were Jessica Scuffle and Sophie Gambling whose poem 'Krithia' features on the board and who laid a wreath at it.
The board is the final part in the restoration works that have been undertaken this year at the site as part of the Dunsmore Living Landscape scheme. It explains the background behind both the 29th Division Monument, with King George V's review of the troops in 1915 and the lime tree avenue that runs either side of the east bound carriageway of the A45. Replacing an older board that was by the side of the A45 itself, the new board is set back from the Fosse Way on a wide verge to allow safer viewing for those wanting to know more about the unique history of the site.
Cllr Bill Lewis said "It was an honour for me, as Mayor and First Citizen of Rugby, to be at the dedication of this new interpretation board. I am impressed with the poem composed by Jessica and Sophie. Congratulations to Ian Binnie and Lucy Hawker for what they have done to perpetuate the memory of the actions and sacrifices of the 'Incomparable 29th'.
Mark Pawsey MP said "More than a century after the end of the Great War, it is more important than ever that we continue to remember the sacrifices of those who served. This new interpretation board will ensure that future generations will be able to read the story of the 'Incomparable 29th'. I was delighted to be able to join the others to dedicate this board and I hope that its message, and Jessica and Sophie's poem, will be read by many people in the coming years."
Lucy Hawker said "My thanks go everyone involved in this project, particularly the Gallipoli Association and Rugby Borough Council who have contributed to the funding of the new board alongside the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Ian Binnie said "The mantra of the Gallipoli Association is to remember, honour and study the Gallipoli campaign. These three things certainly happened as part of the project. Passers by will be able to learn more about the sacrifices and successes of the 29th Division in Gallipoli and subsequent campaigns and the excellent relationship between the soldiers and the local civilians they were billeted with. As Gen. Sir Ian Hamilton, the Commander in Chief of the British and ANZAC forces at Gallipoli said, when he attended the dedication of the monument in 1921
"If you want to see a monument to tenacity you must not go to the Dardanelles. Come to Warwickshire and look here. The 29 Division had come here on a three month visit in 1915: now they are here to stay".
Here are the poems that were read out during the dedication ceremony:
The Landing of the 29th Division at Gallipoli – L. Cpl. T. W. Jackson, 29 Div., 1916
Have you ever heard the story
You, who sit at home in ease
Of the fighting at Gallipoli
Miles away across the seas;
How the twenty-ninth Division
Won fame with every breath;
Who gave for King and Country
Everything e'en to death.
How they landed on that morning
In the early days of Spring
And gave their all for honour,
Home and King?
I've told my story; I know it's true
And the rest I'm going to leave to you.
When you sit at home
On those Winter nights
And think of old England's
Conquests and fights.
Remember the Divisions – the 29th too –
The lads that were tested, tried and
Found true.
Krithia, by Jessica Scuffle and Sophie Gambling, Knightlow School 2019
Krithia, a violent place,
Will we survive the dark and hate?
Too hot, too cold, can never decide,
Our boredom, all feelings are kicked to the side.
With No-Man's Land flashing red,
Wire, wood, earth and mud all we have left.
Kirithia,
Will you let us live?
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Patrick Le Hyaric (Orleans, 1957) és un periodista francès. Va ser director del diari L'Humanité de l'any 2000 al 2021, i eurodiputat. És el president de l'Associació pel Pluralisme de Premsa a França.

Prové d'una família d'agricultors i la seva formació és de tècnic agrícola. Va començar a treballar com a periodista a la revista La Terre, que és ecologista i comunista i que en el seu origen, el 1937, havia nascut per a defensar els paysans o camperols. El 1989 va esdevenir director d'aquesta publicació i el 2000 va passar a ser-ho del diari L'Humanité, càrrec que conserva fins a l'actualitat.

Paral·lelament, del 1989 al 2001, va exercir de conseller municipal del municipi de La Courneuve, a l'extrarradi de París, i va ser cap de llista del Partit Comunista francès en les eleccions europees de 2004. El juny de 2009 es va presentar a les eleccions parlamentàries europees com a cap de llista d'una coalició creada per l'ocasió, el Front de Gauche (Front d'Esquerres), formada pel Partit Comunista Francès, el Parti de Gauche (Partit de l'Esquerra) i la Gauche Unitaire (Esquerra Unitària), entre d'altres.

Enllaços externs
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Persones d'Orleans
Comunistes francesos
Diputats al Parlament Europeu en representació de França
Polítics del Centre-Vall del Loira

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Someone built a No Man's Sky base inspired by Cyberpunk 2077
Now just imagine the possibilities once the Beyond update drops.
By Jordan Gerblick August 12, 2019
With the impending release of No Man's Sky Beyond on Wednesday, the multiplayer space-exploration title is once again enjoying its time in the spotlight. With a significantly-expanded multiplayer foundation and the ability to do cool things like ride alien animals, it'll be interesting to see how players receive the revamped No Man's Sky. For now, however, let us gaze in wonder at one of the most wonderfully intricate creations to come out of the game's player community: a Cyberpunk 2077-inspired base built on the No Man's Sky PS4 platform.
A combined effort by ERBurroughs, Action Pants Gaming, JC Hysteria, and Boid Gaming, "Replicant City" very well might be the magnum opus of the No Man's Sky Next era, magnificently ringing in the arrival of the game's most significant update to date, No Man's Sky Beyond. The expansive full-city Cyberpunk-themed build drips with style and can be accessed by PS4 players in the Euclid galaxy. As if it isn't cool enough to explore already, imagine witnessing the full glory of Replicant City through VR lenses.
According to the YouTube video commentary, 75% of the build was tooled by ERBurroughs with the framework, Action Pants took care of roughly 20% of the decorations, JC Hysteria handled about 10% of the build and edited the video, while Boid Gaming added a few finishing touches. The result is a mind-boggling feat of engineering that required careful planning of the construction area so as not to break the game, and we wholeheartedly appreciate the hard work.
No Man's Sky developer Hello Games is framing the Beyond expansion as the game's largest update to date, even topping the sweeping Next update, released last year. Despite a controversial launch (to say the least), there's no denying Hello Games is putting in the legwork to redeem themselves and convince players that No Man's Sky is worth revisiting. When the Beyond update drops this Wednesday, we'll let you be the judge.
Are you excited for the No Man's Sky Beyond update? Still skeptical? Let us know in the comments!
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\section{INTRODUCTION}
The top quark Yukawa coupling ($\lambda_t$) is the largest coupling of the Higgs boson to
fermions. A precise measurement of it is very important since the it may help unravel the secrets of
the Electroweak Symmetry Breaking (EWSB) mechanism, in which the top quark could possibly
play a key role. For $m_h<2m_t$, a direct measurement of $\lambda_t$ is
possible via associated $t\bar{t}h$ production, both at the LHC and a future $e^+e^-$ International
Linear Collider (ILC). At the LHC, the expected accuracy~\cite{lhclc} is $\delta\lambda_t/\lambda_t\sim 12-15\%$ for
$m_h\sim 120-200$ GeV, assuming an integrated luminosity of 300 fb$^{-1}$. Existing feasibility studies at the ILC~\cite{juste1}
predict an accuracy of $\delta\lambda_t/\lambda_t\sim 6-10\%$ for $m_h\sim 120-190$ GeV, assuming $\sqrt{s}=800$ GeV and 1000 fb$^{-1}$.
However, currently the baseline design for the ILC only contemplates a maximum center-of-mass energy of
500 GeV. Therefore, it is very relevant to explore the prospects of this measurement
during the first phase of the ILC, especially in view of the limited accuracy expected at the LHC: for a number of years,
the combination of results from the LHC and ILC would yield the most precise determination of $\lambda_t$.

A preliminary feasibility study at $\sqrt{s}=500$ GeV was performed in Ref.~\cite{juste2}, which we briefly overview here.
Indeed, the measurement of $\lambda_t$ at $\sqrt{s}=500$ GeV is more challenging than at $\sqrt{s}=800$ GeV.
On the one hand, the reduced phase-space leads to a large reduction in $\sigma_{t\bar{t}h}$
(e.g. $\sigma^{Born}_{t\bar{t}h}\simeq 0.16(2.5)$ fb at $\sqrt{s}=500(800)$ GeV, for $m_h=120$ GeV). On the other hand,
the cross section for many background processes is significantly increased. This analysis assumed
$m_h=120$ GeV and focused on the $t\bar{t}h\rightarrow (\ell\nu b)(jjb)(b\bar{b})$ decay channel ($BR\sim 30\%$).
The dominant background is $t\bar{t}jj$, followed by $t\bar{t}Z$, although other non-interfering
backgrounds (e.g. $W^+W^-$) were also considered. Signal and backgrounds were processed through a fast detector simulation.
After basic preselection cuts, the signal efficiency was found to be $\simeq 50\%$ and the $S:B\simeq 1:100$.
In order to increase the sensitivity, a multivariate analysis using a Neural Network (NN) with 23 variables was performed.
The final selection consisted on an optimized cut on the NN distribution. Assuming an integrated luminosity of
1000 fb$^{-1}$, the expected total number of signal and background events was 11 and 51, respectively, resulting
in $(\delta\lambda_t/\lambda_t)_{stat}\simeq 33\%$. Based on previous experience~\cite{juste1}, the addition of the
fully hadronic decay channel was expected to ultimately lead to $(\delta\lambda_t/\lambda_t)_{stat}\simeq 23\%$.
While this analysis is already rather sophisticated,
significant improvements are expected from e.g. the usage of a more efficient $b$-tagging algorithm or a more optimal
treatment of the kinematic information. In the next sections we discuss additional sources of improvement which are
currently under investigation.

\section{THE IMPACT OF RESUMMATION EFFECTS}

The precise measurement of $\lambda_t$ requires accurate theoretical predictions for $\sigma_{t\bar{t}h}$. Currently, one-loop
QCD and electroweak corrections are available. However, at $\sqrt{s}=500$ GeV and for $m_h\geq 120$ GeV,
the kinematic region where the $t\bar{t}$ system is non-relativistic dominates. As discussed in Ref.~\cite{andre}, in this regime
Coulomb singularities are important and need to be resummed within the framework of the vNRQCD effective theory, leading to
large enhancements factors in the cross section relative to the Born level. At the ILC, because of ISR and beamstrahlung (BS),
the event-by-event center-of-mass energy ($\sqrt{\hat{s}}$) will be lower than the nominal one,
thus bringing the $t\bar{t}$ system deeper into the non-relativistic regime. In order to compute the expected $\sigma_{t\bar{t}h}$ including these effects,
the 11-fold Born differential cross section for $e^+e^- \rightarrow t\bar{t}h \rightarrow W^+bW^-\bar{b}h$ was multiplied
by a K-factor defined as $K(E_h,\sqrt{\hat{s}})=(d\sigma_{t\bar{t}h}^{NLL}/dE_h)/(d\sigma_{t\bar{t}h}^{Born}/dE_h)$,
where $E_h$ stands for the Higgs boson energy in the $e^+e^-$ rest-frame, and then folded with ISR and BS structure functions.
The NLL differential cross section was kindly provided by the authors of Ref.~\cite{andre}.
Fig.~\ref{combo}(left and center) compares the Born (for off-shell top quarks) and NLL differential cross sections
for different values of $\sqrt{\hat{s}}$, assuming $m_t^{1S}=180$ GeV and
$m_h=120$ GeV. The ratio of these two curves defines $K(E_h,\sqrt{\hat{s}})$ and can be significantly
larger than 1, especially for low values of $\sqrt{\hat{s}}$. Since the NLL prediction is only valid for
$E_h\leq E^{max}_h$ (where $E^{max}_h$  effectively corresponds to a cut on the top quark velocity in the $t\bar{t}$ rest-frame of $\beta_t<0.2$),
we currently set $K(E_h,\sqrt{\hat{s}})=1$ for $E_h>E^{max}_h$, although in practice, it should be possible to use
$K(E_h,\sqrt{\hat{s}})=(d\sigma_{t\bar{t}h}^{O(\alpha_s)}/dE_h)/(d\sigma_{t\bar{t}h}^{Born}/dE_h)$.
Table~\ref{sigmatth} compares the predicted Born and ``NLL-improved'' $\sigma_{t\bar{t}h}$
for different scenarios, illustrating the large impact of radiative effects in the initial state.
This underscores the importance of being able to predict these effects to the percent level.
While the impact of ISR cannot be reduced, it might be possible to find an optimal operating point of the accelerator, as far as this measurement
is concerned, in terms of BS and total integrated luminosity.
Finally, it is found that, for $m_h=120$ GeV, resummation effects can increase $\sigma_{t\bar{t}h}$ by a
factor of $\sim 2.4$ with respect to the Born cross section, used in the previous feasibility study.

\begin{table}[t]
\begin{center}
\caption{Comparison of the Born and NLL $\sigma_{t\bar{t}h}$ for different scenarios regarding radiative effects in the initial state.}
\begin{tabular}{|c|c|c|c|}
\hline \textbf{(ISR,BS)}  & \textbf{\boldmath$\sigma_{t\bar{t}h}$ (fb) (Born)} & \textbf{\boldmath$\sigma_{t\bar{t}h}$ (fb) (``NLL-improved'')} & \textbf{Enhancement factor} \\
\hline
(off,off) & 0.157(1) & 0.357(2) & 2.27 \\
\hline
(off,on) & 0.106(1) & 0.252(3) & 2.38 \\
\hline
(on,on) & 0.0735(8) & 0.179(2) & 2.44 \\
\hline
\end{tabular}
\label{sigmatth}
\end{center}
\end{table}

\begin{figure*}[t]
\centering
\includegraphics[width=5.5cm]{fig1.eps}
\includegraphics[width=5.5cm]{fig2.eps}
\includegraphics[width=5.5cm]{fig3.eps}
\caption{Left and center: comparison of the Born (dashed) and NLL (solid) $d\sigma_{t\bar{t}h}/dE_h$ for different values of $\sqrt{s}$, assuming
$m_t^{1S}=180$ GeV and $m_h=120$ GeV. The dotted line indicates the value of $E^{max}_h$.
Right: ratio of polarized to unpolarized cross section for different values of ($P_{e^-},P_{e^+}$).}
\label{combo}
\end{figure*}

\section{THE IMPACT OF BEAM POLARIZATION}

So far, all feasibility studies of this measurement have assumed unpolarized beams. Currently, the baseline design for the ILC only includes
longitudinal electron beam polarization ($|P_{e^-}|\simeq 0.8$). Positron beam polarization ($|P_{e^+}|\simeq 0.6$) is considered as an option.
The ratio of the polarized cross section (for arbitrary longitudinal beam polarization)
($\sigma_{P_{e^-}P_{e^+}}$) to the unpolarized cross section ($\sigma_0$) is given by
$\sigma_{P_{e^-}P_{e^+}}/\sigma_0 = (1-P_{e^-}P_{e^+})(1-P_{eff}A_{LR})$, where $P_{eff}=(P_{e^-}-P_{e^+})/(1-P_{e^-}P_{e^+})$ denotes the
``effective polarization'' and $A_{LR}$ is the ``left-right asymmetry'' of the process of interest~\cite{gudi}.
Therefore, two potential enhancement factors can in principle be exploited: the first one requires having both beams polarized, the second
one requires $A_{LR}\neq 0$ and a judicious choice of the signs of $P_{e^-}$ and $P_{e^+}$ in order to have $P_{eff}A_{LR}<0$.
In the case of SM $t\bar{t}h$ production, $A_{LR} \simeq 0.44$, essentially independent of $\sqrt{s}$
in the range $\sim 0.5-1.0$ TeV. Assuming $(A_{LR})_{SM}$, Fig.~\ref{combo}(right) shows the cross section enhancement factor as a function
of $P_{e^+}$, for different values of $P_{e^-}$. The optimal (realistic) operating point would be $(P_{e^-},P_{e^+})=(-0.8,+0.6)$, achieving an
increase in $\sigma_{t\bar{t}h}$ by a factor of $\simeq 2.1$ with respect to the unpolarized case. Unfortunately, this choice does not
help reduce the dominant background, which is increased by a similar factor. Nevertheless, the net result is still an improvement
in the statistical precision on $\lambda_t$ by $\sim 45\%$, which would be an argument in favor of including positron polarization
in the baseline design. For $(P_{e^-},P_{e^+})=(-0.8,0)$, only a modest increase in $\sigma_{t\bar{t}h}$ by a factor of $\sim 1.3$ would be achieved.
It is important to realize that, in order to choose the sign of $P_{e^-}$ and $P_{e^+}$, it is necessary to know the sign of $A_{LR}$.
Anomalous couplings in the $tt\gamma$ and $ttZ$ vertices could possibly lead to
deviations in $A_{LR}$ from the SM prediction. Unfortunately, due to the limited precision
in the measurement of the $ttZ$ couplings~\cite{baur}, the LHC is not expected to provide any useful constraints on the sign of $A_{LR}$.
Therefore, at the ILC the first step should be to perform measurements of the polarized $\sigma_{t\bar{t}}$ in order to determine
the sign of $A_{LR}$, and thus fix the signs of $P_{e^-}$ and $P_{e^+}$ (the magnitudes should be largest possible). On the other hand, admittedly the
measurement of $\lambda_t$ requires a percent-level and model-independent determination of the $t\bar{t}\gamma$ and $t\bar{t}Z$ couplings, which
typically benefits from changing the beam polarization. Therefore, it would be desirable to optimize the running strategy to maintain the largest
possible $\sigma_{t\bar{t}h}$, needed for a precise measurement of $\lambda_t$, while meeting the precision goals for measurements of top quark couplings.

\section{CONCLUSIONS}
We have studied the prospects of a precise measurement of the top quark Yukawa coupling during the first phase of the ILC.
Taking into consideration an existing feasibility study, and the additional enhancement factors to $\sigma_{t\bar{t}h}$ discussed
here, we anticipate a precision of $(\delta\lambda_t/\lambda_t)_{stat}\sim 10\%$ for $m_h=120$ GeV, assuming $\sqrt{s}=500$ GeV and 1000 fb$^{-1}$.

\begin{acknowledgments}
The author would like to thank Andr\'{e} Hoang for useful discussions and for making available the NLL predictions used in this study.
\end{acknowledgments}

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Scottish names suggested for distant planet and star
Astronomers have identified thousands of exoplanets since the 1990s
Scottish entries are among the finalists in a competition to name a distant planet and star.
Astronomers in the UK invited suggestions from young people for the Sun-like star known to stargazers as WASP-13 and exoplanet WASP-13b.
Scottish names and words in the running include Ben Nevis and Breagha, which is Gaelic for "beautiful".
WASP-13 is 747 light years from Earth. A single light year is about 6 trillion miles.
Astronomers have identified almost 4,000 exoplanets since the first were discovered in the 1990s, according to US space agency Nasa.
Scientists speculate that some may have the right conditions to support life.
The International Astronomical Union asked UK astronomers to name WASP-13 and WASP-13b. The exoplanet was discovered 10 years ago by an international team led by British astronomers.
Names among the finalists include Ben Nevis - Britain's tallest mountain near Fort William - for the star. It has been suggested by Burnley's 31st Burnley Guide Unit which has entered the name of the Welsh peak Snowdon for the planet.
'Beautiful celestial descriptions'
Saoghal, meaning "world" for the exoplanet and Breagha for the star are also in the running. The two Gaelic words were put forward by the Highlands' 379 (County of Ross) Squadron RAF Air Cadets.
Finlaggan for the planet and Dunyvaig for the star are finalists too after being suggested by 1st Islay, 3rd Argyll, Scout Group. The names are connected to the history of the ancient Lord of the Isles.
The competition was launched by professor Robert Walsh, of the University of Central Lancashire, who said the shortlisted names all had "long-standing cultural, historical, or geographical significance to the UK".
He added: "In the mix are beautiful celestial descriptions in Scottish and Manx Gaelic, ancient island monuments and some of the best areas in the country to observe the night sky."
All the finalists have been put to a public vote and the winning names will be announced next month.
In 2015, there was a bid to name an exo-planet after Schiehallion, a famous Scottish mountain.
Ayrshire Astronomical Society was the only Scottish group on the shortlist of the International Astronomical Union's NameExoWorlds competition at the time.
Its entry was for the system Upsilon Andromedae, with Moore suggested as the name for its star.
The star is visible with the naked eye from Scotland.
Morocco's Vega Astronomy Club won the vote.
Scotland misses out on naming planets
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This is What We Know.
Animal Cruelty as a Gateway Crime - Issue Overview
I. Understanding the link between animal cruelty and violence towards humans
1. Law Enforcement recognize the link between animal cruelty and violence
FBI is tracking animal cruelty
Recognizing animal cruelty as a precursor crime or indicator crime, in 2016 the FBI started tracking animal cruelty as "group A offenses" as they do offenses like homicide and arson. The National Sheriffs' Association requested this addition. Police departments across the U.S. report these offenses to the NIBRS (National Incident Based Reporting System). Unfortunately many localities do not yet report these statistics.
In July 2018 the Joint Counterterrorism Assessment Team (JCAT) of the Office of National Intelligence issued a statement advising law enforcement that animal cruelty could be a warning behavior for terrorism and or acts of premeditated violence against humans.
2. Research supports a strong link between animal cruelty and other crimes including domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse and other violent behavior.
A national crime record review found 70% of those charged with animal cruelty had other reports of violent behavior.
Animal cruelty is a better predictor of sexual assault - with 100% of sexual homicide offenders having committed prior acts of animal cruelty
A 2013 study found 43% of those who committed mass school shootings had also committed animal cruelty (usually to cats and dogs)
A 2017 study showed 89% of women who had companion animals during an abusive relationship reported their animals were threatened, harmed or killed by their partner.
A 1983 study found animal cruelty occurred in 88% of the homes where child abuse was being investigated.
A landmark 1997 study found that animal abusers are 5 times more likely to harm other humans. (Northeastern University, Massachusetts SPCA)
Chicago police reported 35% of warrants for animal cruelty also resulted in seizure of narcotics and weapons, 82% of cruelty offenders had priors for battery.
If a child is cruel to animals it is a sign the child has suffered serious abuse.
3. Humane education as a tool to addressing animal cruelty and domestic violence
Humane education in schools aims to prevent cruelty before it starts.
Law enforcement across the U.S. started working with animal welfare groups to conduct humane education for officers to educate on the links between animal cruelty and other violent crimes and how to approach cruelty cases.
Some states have laws addressing humane education and humane treatment of animals in schools (CA, FL, IL, ME, MA, NH, NJ, N, OR, PA, WA, WI
For more info see the National Humane education Society nhes.com
Does Aransas County law enforcement conduct humane education training?
II. Resources on the link between animal cruelty and violent criminal behavior
National Sheriffs' Association. 2018. Animal Cruelty as a Gateway Crime. Washington, DC: Office of Community Oriented Policing Services.
www.sheriffs.org (National Sheriffs' Association)
Nationallinkcoaltion.org (Animal cruelty as indicator crime)
thln.org (Texas legislative updates and tethering law info)
aldf.org (Animal Legal Defense Fund)
http://neacha.org/resources/prosecutors.dogfight.pdf
ncovaa.org National Coalition on Violence Against animals (Startling statistics)
https://www.fbchhs.org/animal-services
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Cynthia Schultz pens a farewell love letter to Grand Times readers
Life is good, but life is also pulling me in some different directions. So, I am sad to say I am retiring my beloved column. By sharing my family stories with you and telling yours, we became friends. You became my family. I will miss you.
Cynthia Schultz pens a farewell love letter to Grand Times readers Life is good, but life is also pulling me in some different directions. So, I am sad to say I am retiring my beloved column. By sharing my family stories with you and telling yours, we became friends. You became my family. I will miss you. Check out this story on courier-journal.com: http://cjky.it/1fbgRnk
LCJ Published 12:13 a.m. ET Feb. 23, 2014
Cynthia Schultz
"Goodbye may seem forever. Farewell is like the end, but in my heart is the memory and there you will always be." — Walt Disney
The summer of 1994 was life-changing. I was in the hospital twice that summer. I wasn't sick, only ecstatic! My husband and I had become first-time grandparents. That's when two babies — Adaline and Savannah — drew their first breaths and stole our hearts. And I was eager to claim my crown of Nana.
In the next six years, three more blessings came our way: Alec, Ethan and Elise. I was exploding with emotion, insight, adventures and stories I wanted to share. Talking to so many other grandparents, I knew I wasn't the only one that was aware of the beautiful shift life had taken.
At the time, I had already been a longtime freelancer for The Courier-Journal's weekly newspaper specializing in feature stories. People fascinated me. Everyone had a story, was a story. But I felt drawn to take some of my writing down a more personal path and write about my experiences with my grandchildren: my "little professors of life." And to also be a voice for other grandparents, and tell their stories. You and I had a bond.
I proposed a grandparent column to Sharon, my editor at the time. I'm eternally grateful to her that she saw my vision and passion, paved the way for its publication and even named it: Grand Times.
This year Grand Times is celebrating its 14th birthday and many wonderful editors have stood by its side. And I now have a dozen grandchildren, who range from a baby in diapers to college freshmen — six boys and six girls.
Life is good, but life is also pulling me in some different directions. So, I am sad to say I am retiring my beloved column.
By sharing my family stories with you and telling yours, we became friends. You became my family. I will miss you. I am thankful for your loyalty and I certainly felt your love. Once when I wrote a column — hoping to entertain you — about picking up a flu bug from some grandkids I had tended to over a weekend, you sent me "get well" cards. One of you called to ask if she could send me a check for $200 to spend on Christmas gifts for a special family. This followed a story I wrote about a wheelchair-bound grandmother who was raising granddaughters after rescuing them from a sad situation.
While I wrote about your grandchild experiences, you mostly had to read about mine. I'm sorry, but you assured me it was OK. You said I inspired you, gave you ideas. But you inspired me more.
I will never forget the grandmother I noticed at the library one day. She was pushing her walker with a granddaughter perched on a step, along with a bundle of books; I knew I had to feature her. I enjoyed writing about the grandmother who told me she and her grandkids would frequent parks in the summer and rate them. There was the grandfather who authored a book in his 80s. And the grandpa who painted a mural on his infant grandson's nursery room wall.
You grandparents were everywhere — like Rita, whom I met over the cosmetic counter at a Walgreens. There I learned about the wonderful Friday night sleepovers she and her husband hosted for their two young grandsons. That information produced a story and a friendship with Rita.
Often, I would forget anyone was reading this column. It became a sort of diary, a documentation of life with our grands. Mine was a legacy of words to them, about them. After all, I wasn't a gifted cook or quilter. I only had my words.
Someday I hope these "terrific twelve" will read my columns over again. They will be reminded of how much their granddad and I loved them, invested our time in them. How much we learned from them. How much fun we had with them. They have all touched our souls and made us better people.
This grandparent role is a big one. We must all strive to always be there for these children, love them unconditionally, laugh with them but be courageous enough to shine light on the truth when they need to hear it.
I leave you, my beloved readers, with these words: Thank you. I love you. And may God bless the rest of your life.
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Welcome to the second of the four-part series on the shoulder joint. Last week I discussed the subscapularis muscle, which is the main shoulder internal rotator. Now we're on to the antagonist muscles of the subscap, namely, the infraspinatus and teres minor. The infraspinatus arises in a trough below the scapular spine, hence its name ("infra" means below). The teres minor arises back part (dorsum) of the scapula along its outer (lateral) border. The infraspinatus and teres minor insert onto the back part of the greater tuberosity of the humerus, as shown in Figure 1.
These muscles externally rotate the humerus, with the infraspinatus being the strongest external rotator of the joint. The infraspinatus and teres minor also function to stabilize the humeral head in the socket (glenoid).
Figure 1: The infraspinatus and teres minor muscles of the rotator cuff (the supraspinatus is the faded muscle on top).
These muscles combine with the subscapularis at the front of the joint to form a "force couple". In this manner, antagonist muscles (for rotation) become synergists (for stability). Therapy (and surgery) for rotator cuff pathology is directed towards restoring this force couple. Click here to read about concept of antagonist/ synergist combinations for the hip muscles in yoga. Click here for some cues to use this in Dandasana.
Figure 2 illustrates this biomechanical process. This view is looking down on the shoulder with the front of the joint towards the bottom of the page.
Figure 2: The force couple between the infraspinatus and subscapularis muscles. This view is looking down on the shoulder with the front of the joint towards the bottom of the page.
Poses with the arms in reverse Namaste' stretch the infraspinatus and teres minor, as does Gomukhasana. Those of you who are more flexible may gently press the knife edge of the hand into the back to "load" the external rotators. Folks who are tighter may simply grasp the elbows or hands behind the back. Click here for more details and an animation of Gomukhasana stretching these muscles as well as a not so obvious cue for loading and using PNF for this stretch.
Figure 3: Stretching the infraspinatus and teres minor by internally rotating the shoulders in Parsvottanasana.
Externally rotating the shoulders in poses like Trikonasana (Triangle) can be used to activate the infraspinatus and teres minor. Figure 4 illustrates this, as well as the myofascial connection between these muscles and the muscles that retract the scapula, namely the trapezius and rhomboids.
Click here to take the rotator cuff quiz and test your knowledge!
An excerpt from "Yoga Mat Companion 4 - Anatomy for Backbends and Inversions".
Thanks for stopping by--I hope you're enjoying learning about biomechanical concepts like the force couple. Stay tuned for the next post when I'll go over the last muscle of the rotator cuff, the supraspinatus. Then I'll finish up with the relationship between the rotator cuff and the deltoids. By the end of this four-post series, you'll have a good understanding of the functional anatomy and biomechanics of the shoulder joint as applied to yoga. Click here to browse through the Bandha Yoga book series on anatomy, biomechanics and physiology for yoga.
Thanks for this article! It's very timely, as I've recently developed tendonitis of the tendons of one of those two muscles (going to see my Ortho this week). This was very educational.
This is very interesting info.thanks.
This is so helpful. I am especially interested in hearing about the relationship between these muscles and the deltoid. I have a few clients who are working to strengthen the RC, but the deltoid is aching, limiting range of motion.
Very interesting info, thank you very much!
Es muy interesante. Ideal para hacer las cosas bien y aprovechar al máximo cada movimiento y postura.
I had the same problem. But the deltoid was just referred pain. The issue was in my infra spinatus. Thanks Ray for your informative blog posts. I always learn something.
Learning anatomy from you and my great yoga teacher Greg Anton, who first showed me your books, has intelligently informed my practice and continues to engage my interest and curiosity. I love you for your work and generosity. You are great teachers. On second try I aced the shoulder quiz! o we learn.
And your quiz comes to me five days before my shoulder surgery. I can now tell people that my force couple had a blow out but they will be getting back together! Thank you for the great articles and visuals.


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Fr. McCloskey
Father C. John McCloskey, III, STD is a priest of the Prelature of Opus Dei and Research Fellow, Faith and Reason Institute, Washington DC. From 1985-1990, he served as a Princeton University chaplain; 1998-2002, Director, Catholic Information Center, Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. and is known for guiding Dr. Bernard Nathanson, Lawrence Kudlow, Robert Novak, Judge Robert Bork, Senator Sam Brownback, Alfred Regnery and General Josiah Bunting into the Church. His articles, reviews, and doctoral thesis, have been published in major Catholic and secular periodicals, including Catholic World Report, First Things, L'Osservatore Romano, the Sacred Architecture Journal, Wall Street Journal, National Catholic Register, Washington Times, Washington Post, New York Times, Chronicles, and ACIPRENSA. Fr. John has worked in radio and television including EWTN (hosting various series on Cardinal Newman, Thomas More, Catholic authors, Ecclesial Movements, the role of the laity in the Church, and Church history), has been a Papal trip commentator and commentator on network television, satellite and cable channels, including CNN, CNBC and Fox News. He is co-author (with Russell Shaw) of Good News, Bad News: Evangelization, Conversion, and the Crisis of Faith, co-editor of "The Essential Belloc" and is a principal essay contributor to Cardinal Newman Society's "How to Choose a Catholic College". A native of Washington, D.C., he has a degree in Economics from Columbia University (1975). After working professionally on Wall Street, he studied in Rome and Spain, where he received a doctorate in Theology with a specialty in Church History. Ordained in Spain in 1981, he has spent much pastoral work counseling university students, fellow priests, offering spiritual direction and preaching retreats. He serves as an advisor to Christendom College, the Mary Foundation, Cardinal Newman Society, and Ave Maria Single Catholics Online, and was U.S. representative for the ecclesiastical faculties of the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross in Rome and the University of Navarre in Pamplona, Spain from 1984-2003. An avid squash player, he's a member of the U.S. Squash Racquets Association.
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We are taught to believe as Catholic Christians Jesus died for our sins," yet that is not the reason he was killed. He was killed by the Jews because he was a threat and a heretic, and by the Romans who saw him as a threat to their own authority. Why are we taught as
Why Does God Only Forgive When We Repent?
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Dear Father McCloskey, why does God only forgive after we repent and turn back to Him, while we are asked to forgive regardless of whether or not the "offending" person asks for our forgiveness and repents? Dear Sister in Christ, you are not alone in your perplexity: I have wrestled with this question myself. The


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Q: How to quickly search an array of objects in Objective-C Is there a way in Objective-C to search an array of objects by the contained object's properties if the properties are of type string?
For instance, I have an NSArray of Person objects. Person has two properties, NSString *firstName and NSString *lastName.
What's the best way to search through the array to find everyone who matches 'Ken' anywhere in the firstName OR lastName properties?

A: try something like this:
NSPredicate *predicate = [NSPredicate predicateWithFormat:@"firstName==%@ OR lastName==%@",@"Ken",@"Ken"];
NSArray *results = [allPersons filteredArrayUsingPredicate:predicate];

A: Short answer: NSArray:filteredArrayUsingPredicate:
Long answer: Predicate Programming Guide

A: You can simply use NSPredicate to filter your search from actual result array:
NSPredicate *predicate = [NSPredicate predicateWithFormat:@"SELF.property_name contains[c] %@",stringToSearch];
filteredPendingList = [NSMutableArray arrayWithArray:[mainArr filteredArrayUsingPredicate:predicate]];
NSSortDescriptor *sortDescriptor;
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So you will be getting the sorted array with filtered result. property_name above is the name of variable inside your object on which you want to perform your search operation. Hope it will help you.

A: You'll have to do a linear search, comparing each entry in the array to see if it matches what you're looking for.

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Some authorities in New Mexico are concerned that the Texas water comes from the same aquifer that extends into New Mexico. Loving County is not in a groundwater district, so there is no regulation of water wells, and landowners are free to pump as much as they like under the "rule of capture." Groundwater is regulated in New Mexico, which taxes groundwater extracted in Eddy County. Aubrey Dunn, the state land commissioner in New Mexico, has complained that New Mexico is missing out on millions of dollars in taxes and suffering from depletion of its groundwater: "they're taking water that's New Mexico's, pumping it out in Texas, and selling it back to us. It's depleting a resource from future generations being able to use it." He says New Mexico should sue Texas to force it to enact groundwater regulations. Dunn is running for the U.S. Senate as a Libertarian.
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