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Sex, Law, and Sovereignty in French Algeria, 1830–1930
by Judith Surkis
"Sex, Law, and Sovereignty opens up new ways to understand debates about religious and sexual pluralism, and marvelously demonstrates how attention to the paradoxical effects of instability and the workings of transgression, scandal, and crisis, lead to critical analytic perspectives."—Todd Shepard, Johns Hopkins University, author of Sex, France, and Arab Men, 1962–1979
"This is a masterful study of the ways in which sex and law were inextricably intertwined in the elaboration of French rule in Algeria. Its great virtue is to demonstrate in careful detail, with an impressive range of material (from court records to novels), exactly how the conquest of Algeria repeatedly challenged the very ideals of the secular universalism in whose name colonization was carried out."—Joan Wallach Scott, author of Sex and Secularism
During more than a century of colonial rule over Algeria, the French state shaped and reshaped the meaning and practice of Muslim law by regulating it and circumscribing it to the domain of family law, while applying the French Civil Code to appropriate the property of Algerians. In Sex, Law, and Sovereignty in French Algeria, 1830–1930, Judith Surkis traces how colonial authorities constructed Muslim legal difference and used it to deny Algerian Muslims full citizenship. In disconnecting Muslim law from property rights, French officials increasingly attached it to the bodies, beliefs, and personhood.
Surkis argues that powerful affective attachments to the intimate life of the family and fantasies about Algerian women and the sexual prerogatives of Muslim men, supposedly codified in the practices of polygamy and child marriage, shaped French theories and regulatory practices of Muslim law in fundamental and lasting ways. Women's legal status in particular came to represent the dense relationship between sex and sovereignty in the colony. This book also highlights the ways in which Algerians interacted with and responded to colonial law. Ultimately, this sweeping legal genealogy of French Algeria elucidates how "the Muslim question" in France became—and remains—a question of sex.
Judith Surkis is Associate Professor of History at Rutgers University, New Brunswick. She is author of Sexing the Citizen.


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Labaton Sucharow LLP ("Labaton Sucharow") announces that on May 24, 2019, it filed a securities class action lawsuit, captioned Steamfitters Local 449 Pension Plan v. Apple Inc., No. 19-cv-2891 (N.D. Cal.) (the "Action"), on behalf of its client Steamfitters Local 449 Pension Plan ("Steamfitters") against Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) ("Apple" or the "Company") and certain officers and directors (collectively, "Defendants"). The Steamfitters Action asserts claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") and SEC Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, on behalf of all those who purchased or otherwise acquired Apple securities during the period from August 1, 2017 through January 2, 2019, inclusive (the "Class Period"), who were damaged thereby (the "Class").
The Action expands upon the substantially related cases City of Roseville Employees Retirement System v. Apple Inc., No. 19-cv-2033 (N.D. Cal.), asserting Exchange Act claims on behalf of all purchasers of Apple common stock between November 2, 2018 and January 2, 2019; and Reddy v. Apple Inc., No. 19-cv-2615 (N.D. Cal.), asserting Exchange Act claims on behalf of all purchasers of Apple securities between November 2, 2018 and January 2, 2019. Pursuant to the notice published on April 16, 2019 in connection with the first-filed case, as required by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, investors wishing to serve as Lead Plaintiff are required to file a motion for appointment as Lead Plaintiff by no later than June 17, 2019.
Apple is a multinational technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California that designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, computer software, and online services. The Company's most profitable product is the iPhone smartphone, which since 2012 has represented more than 40 percent of the Company's revenue. China is the Company's third-largest market, and most important growth market, yet is susceptible to geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty and increased competition from emerging Chinese smartphone manufacturers.
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On the 14th day of June, 1777, the Continental Congress passed the following resolution: "RESOLVED, That the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes alternate red and white; that the Union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation."
Prior to this, in 1776, a committee had been appointed to look after the matter. Together with General Washington they called at the house of Betsy Ross, 239 Arch Street, Philadelphia.
Betsy Ross was a young widow of twenty-four. She was supporting herself by continuing the upholstery business of her late husband, John Ross, a patriot who had died in the service of his country. Betsy was known for her exquisite needlework, and was engaged in the flag-making business.
The committee asked her if she thought she could make a flag from a design, a rough drawing of which General Washington showed her. She replied, with diffidence, that she did not know whether she could or not, but would try. She noticed, however, that the star as drawn had six points, and informed the committee that the correct star had but five. They answered that as a great number of stars would be required, the more regular form with six points could be more easily made than one with five.
She responded in a practical way by deftly folding a scrap of paper; then with a single clip of her scissors she displayed a true, symmetrical, five-pointed star.
This decided the committee in her favor. A rough design was left for her use, but she was permitted to make a sample flag according to her own ideas of the arrangement of the stars and the proportions of the stripes and the general form of the whole.
Sometime after its completion it was presented to Congress, and the committee had the pleasure of informing Betsy Ross that her flag was accepted as the Nation's standard.
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Die Liste der Biografien führt alle Personen auf, die in der deutschsprachigen Wikipedia einen Artikel haben. Dieses ist eine Teilliste mit 538 Einträgen von Personen, deren Namen mit den Buchstaben "Step" beginnt.

Step

Stepa
 Stepa, Jan (1892–1959), polnischer Geistlicher, Bischof von Tarnów
 Štěpán z Pálče († 1424), böhmischer Theologe und Rektor an der Karls-Universität in Prag, sowie Vertreter der Hussiten
 Stepan, Derek (* 1990), US-amerikanischer Eishockeyspieler
 Stepan, Karl Maria (1894–1972), österreichischer Politiker
 Štěpán, Miroslav (1945–2014), tschechischer Politiker (KSČ)
 Stepan, Nancy (* 1939), Wissenschaftshistorikerin
 Štěpán, Pavel (1925–1998), klassischer Pianist
 Stepančič, Lucija (* 1969), slowenische Restauratorin, Autorin und Literaturkritikerin
 Stepančić, Luka (* 1990), kroatischer Handballspieler
 Stepancik, Kurt (1922–2003), österreichischer Politiker (SPÖ), Mitglied des Bundesrates
 Štěpánčíková, Eva (* 1972), tschechische Volleyballspielerin
 Stepanek, Alex (* 1963), deutscher Tennisspieler
 Stepanek, Brian (* 1971), US-amerikanischer Schauspieler
 Stepanek, Catrin (* 1972), österreichische Flötistin, Musikpädagogin und Musikjournalistin
 Stepanek, Elisabeth (1952–1995), österreichische Schauspielerin
 Stepanek, Emil (1895–1945), österreichischer Bühnenmaler und Filmarchitekt
 Štěpánek, Jakub (* 1986), tschechischer Eishockeytorwart
 Štěpánek, Karel (1899–1981), tschechischer Schauspieler
 Stepanek, Lilly (1912–2004), österreichische Schauspielerin
 Štěpánek, Martin (1947–2010), tschechischer Schauspieler, Regisseur und Politiker
 Štěpánek, Martin (* 1971), tschechischer Eishockeyspieler
 Štěpánek, Martin (* 1982), tschechischer Grasskiläufer
 Stepanek, Mattie (1990–2004), US-amerikanischer Lyriker
 Štěpánek, Miroslav (* 1990), tschechischer Fußballspieler
 Štěpánek, Ondřej (* 1979), tschechischer Kanute
 Štěpánek, Petr (* 1948), tschechischer Schauspieler
 Štěpánek, Petr (* 1965), tschechischer Politiker, Biologe und Hochschullehrer
 Štěpánek, Radek (* 1978), tschechischer Tennisspieler
 Stepanek, Werner (* 1952), deutscher Pädagoge und Bildhauer
 Štěpánek, Zdeněk (1896–1968), tschechischer Künstler
 Stepanenko, Taras (* 1989), ukrainischer Fußballspieler
 Stepanik, Lukas (* 1950), österreichischer Regisseur und Produzent
 Stepaniw, Olena (1892–1963), ukrainische Soldatin
 Stepanjan, Haro (1897–1966), armenischer Komponist
 Stepanjan, Wiktor Abramowitsch (* 1988), russischer Schauspieler
 Štěpánková, Jana (1934–2018), tschechoslowakische Schauspielerin
 Stepanoff, Jimmy (* 1959), deutscher Maler und Illustrator
 Stepanov, Andrei (* 1979), estnischer Fußballspieler
 Stepanov, Milan (* 1983), serbischer Fußballspieler
 Štěpánová, Barbora (* 1959), tschechische Schauspielerin
 Štěpánová-Kurzová, Ilona (1899–1975), tschechische Pianistin und Klavierlehrerin
 Stepanović, Dragoslav (* 1948), serbischer Fußballspieler und -trainer
 Stepanović, Stepa (1856–1929), serbischer General und Kriegsminister
 Stepanovs, Igors (* 1976), lettischer Fußballspieler
 Štepanovský, Peter (* 1988), slowakischer Fußballspieler
 Stepanow, Alexander Alexandrowitsch (* 1950), russischer Informatiker
 Stepanow, Alexander Alexandrowitsch (* 1979), russischer Eishockeyspieler
 Stepanow, Alexei Borissowitsch (* 1972), russischer Eishockeyspieler
 Stepanow, Andrei Jurjewitsch (* 1986), belarussisch-russischer Eishockeyspieler
 Stepanow, Boris Andrejewitsch (1930–2007), sowjetischer Boxer
 Stepanow, Boris Iwanowitsch (1913–1987), russischer Physiker und Hochschullehrer
 Stepanow, Filipp Petrowitsch (1857–1933), russischer Offizier, Staatsrat, Kammerherr, Amtsanwalt de Moskauer Heiligen Synods
 Stepanow, Georgi Fjodorowitsch (1917–1987), sowjetischer Vizeadmiral
 Stepanow, Georgi Wladimirowitsch (1919–1986), russisch-sowjetischer Romanist
 Stepanow, Juri (* 1969), russischer Badmintonspieler
 Stepanow, Juri Nikolajewitsch (1932–1963), sowjetischer Hochspringer
 Stepanow, Konstantin Wladimirowitsch (* 1983), russischer Poolbillardspieler
 Stepanow, Lew Konstantinowitsch (1916–1967), sowjetischer Schauspieler
 Stepanow, Oleg Sergejewitsch (1939–2010), sowjetischer Judoka
 Stepanow, Onufri (1610–1658), russischer Forschungsreisender
 Stepanow, Pjotr Petrowitsch (* 1959), transnistrischer Politiker
 Stepanow, Sergei Alexandrowitsch (* 1941), russischer Mathematiker
 Stepanow, Stefan Sergejewitsch (* 1992), russischer Eishockeyspieler
 Stepanow, Tichon (1963–2010), russisch-orthodoxer Bischof von Archangelsk und Cholmogory
 Stepanow, Wassili Matwejewitsch (1927–2011), sowjetischer Gewichtheber
 Stepanow, Wjatscheslaw Wassiljewitsch (1889–1950), russischer Mathematiker
 Stepanow, Wladimir Iwanowitsch (1866–1896), russischer Tänzer im "Kaiserlichen Ballett" in Sankt Petersburg
 Stepanowa, Alexandra Nikolajewna (* 1995), russische Eiskunstläuferin
 Stepanowa, Galina Alexandrowna (* 1955), sowjetische Ruderin
 Stepanowa, Inna Jakowlewna (* 1990), russische Bogenschützin
 Stepanowa, Julija Igorewna (* 1986), russische Mittelstreckenläuferin und Whistleblowerin
 Stepanowa, Marija Alexandrowna (* 1979), russische Basketballspielerin
 Stepanowa, Marija Michailowna (* 1972), russische Schriftstellerin und Lyrikerin
 Stepanowa, Marina Iwanowna (* 1950), sowjetische Leichtathletin
 Stepanowa, Warwara Fjodorowna (1894–1958), sowjetische Malerin
 Stepanowa, Wassilissa Andrejewna (* 1993), russische Ruderin
 Stepanowa, Weronika Sergejewna (* 2001), russische Skilangläuferin
 Stepanskaja, Galina Andrejewna (* 1949), sowjetisch-russische Eisschnellläuferin
 Stepansky, Alan, US-amerikanischer Cellist und Musikpädagoge
 Stepantschitz, Gerd (1917–2006), österreichischer Politiker (ÖVP), Landtagsabgeordneter, Mitglied des Bundesrates
 Stepanyan, Edgar (* 1997), armenischer Radrennfahrer
 Stepaschin, Sergei Wadimowitsch (* 1952), russischer Politiker, Ministerpräsident (1999)
 Stepaschkin, Stanislaw Iwanowitsch (1940–2013), sowjetischer Boxer
 Stepaschkina, Nadeschda (* 1998), kasachische Skilangläuferin

Stepb
 Stepbach, Paul (1896–1979), deutscher Politiker (BDV/FDP), MdBB
 Stepberger, Johann-Ludwig (* 1921), deutscher Fußballspieler
 Stepberger, Josef (* 1928), deutscher Fußballspieler

Stepc
 Stepčić, Valentino (* 1990), kroatischer Fußballspieler

Steph

Stepha
 Stephan († 1732), deutscher Kapuzinerlaienbruder und Bildhauer
 Stephan, Erzbischof von Nowgorod
 Stephan († 1154), König von England
 Stephan (1332–1354), ungarischer Prinz
 Stephan Bamborschke (* 1955), deutscher Arzt für Neurologische Intensivmedizin, Rehabilitationswesen, Sozialmedizin, und Schmerztherapie
 Stephan G. Stephansson (1853–1927), isländischer Schriftsteller
 Stephan Gabrielopulos, griechischer Herrscher von Thessalien, byzantinischer Gouverneur
 Stephan Harding († 1134), englischer Abt der Zisterzienser, katholischer Heiliger
 Stephan I., Regent von Kleinarmenien
 Stephan I. († 257), Bischof von Rom
 Stephan I., Graf von Meaux und Troyes
 Stephan I. († 1190), Graf von Sancerre
 Stephan I. (969–1038), ungarischer König Stephan I. (997–1038)
 Stephan I. (1065–1102), Graf von Mâcon und Vienne
 Stephan I. (1271–1310), Herzog von Niederbayern (1290–1310)
 Stephan I. von Lebus, Bischof von Lebus
 Stephan II., Papst
 Stephan II. († 757), Papst (752–757)
 Stephan II., Graf von Meaux und Troyes
 Stephan II. († 1345), Bischof von Lebus (1316–1345) und Vertreter des Bischofs von Breslau (1343)
 Stephan II. († 1102), Graf von Blois und Chartres
 Stephan II. († 1131), ungarischer König (1116–1131)
 Stephan II. (* 1319), Herzog von Bayern
 Stephan III. († 772), Papst
 Stephan III. († 1241), Graf von Auxonne und Châlon-sur-Saône
 Stephan III. (1147–1172), ungarischer König Stephan III. (1162–1172)
 Stephan III. († 1413), erster Herzog von Bayern-Ingolstadt
 Stephan IV. († 817), Papst
 Stephan IV. († 1165), ungarischer Gegenkönig Stephan IV. (1163)
 Stephan IX. († 1058), Papst (1057–1058)
 Stephan Posthumus von Ungarn (1236–1271), ungarischer Adliger, Herzog von Slavonien und Patrizier Venedigs
 Stephan V. († 891), Papst (885–891)
 Stephan V. (1239–1272), ungarischer König Stephan V. (1270–1272)
 Stephan VI. († 897), Papst
 Stephan VII. († 931), Papst (929–931)
 Stephan VIII. († 942), Papst (939–942)
 Stephan von Aumale, Graf von Aumale, Baron von Holderness
 Stephan von Bar († 1163), Bischof von Metz
 Stephan von Bourbon († 1261), Dominikaner-Inquisitor
 Stephan von Châtillon, französischer Kartäusermönch, Bischof und Mystiker
 Stephan von Cuneo († 1391), italienischer Franziskaner; römisch-katholischer Heiliger
 Stephan von Dolein († 1421), Prior der Kartause Dolein bei Olmütz
 Stephan von Garlande, französischer Politiker
 Stephan von Joinville, Herr von Joinville, Graf von Joigny
 Stephan von Kolin († 1406), böhmischer Theologe, 1397/98 Rektor der Karlsuniversität, Verfasser zahlreicher theologischer Schriften
 Stephan von Köln, Bischof von Köln
 Stephan von La Ferté († 1130), Abt des Klosters Saint-Jean-en-Vallée und Patriarch von Jerusalem
 Stephan von Le Perche († 1205), Ritter und Kreuzfahrer
 Stephan von Muret († 1124), französischer Mönch
 Stephan von Nepi, Bischof
 Stephan von Österreich (1817–1867), Erzherzog von Österreich
 Stephan von Perche († 1169), Kanzler von Sizilien und Elekt von Palermo
 Stephan von Pfalz-Simmern (* 1421), Domherr in Straßburg, Mainz, Köln, Speyer und Lüttich
 Stephan von Tongern († 920), Bischof von Lüttich
 Stephan von Tournai (1128–1203), Geistlicher
 Stephan, Achim (* 1955), deutscher Philosoph und Hochschullehrer
 Stephan, Alexander (1945–2011), deutscher Schauspieler
 Stephan, Alexander (1946–2009), deutsch-amerikanischer Germanist
 Stephan, Alexander (* 1986), deutscher Fußballtorhüter
 Stephan, Alfred (1884–1924), deutscher Jurist und Politiker
 Stephan, Angelika (* 1952), deutsche Langstreckenläuferin
 Stephan, Anton (1910–1987), österreichischer Politiker
 Stephan, Arnd (* 1965), deutscher Elektroingenieur und Hochschullehrer
 Stephan, Arne (* 1982), deutscher Schauspieler
 Stephan, Baptist von (1808–1875), bayerischer General der Infanterie
 Stephan, Bernd (* 1943), deutscher Moderator, Schauspieler und Synchronsprecher
 Stephan, Bernd (* 1947), evangelischer Theologe, Pfarrer und Kirchengeschichtsdozent
 Stephan, Bernhard (* 1943), deutscher Regisseur und Drehbuchautor
 Stephan, Bernhard Karl (1855–1914), deutscher Jurist und Politiker (Zentrum), MdR
 Stephan, Birgit (* 1964), deutsche Marathonläuferin
 Stephan, Björn (* 1987), deutscher Journalist und Autor
 Stephan, Bruno (1907–1981), deutscher Kameramann
 Stephan, Burkhard (* 1932), deutscher Ornithologe
 Stephan, Carl (1837–1927), deutscher Chronist
 Stephan, Carl (1863–1944), deutscher Politiker (SPD), MdL
 Stephan, Carl-Heinz (1904–1989), deutscher Bergbaumanager
 Stephan, Carmen (* 1974), deutsche Schriftstellerin und Journalistin
 Stephan, Christian (* 1980), österreichischer Fernsehmoderator
 Stephan, Christoph (* 1986), deutscher Biathlet
 Stephan, Cora (* 1951), deutsche Publizistin und Schriftstellerin
 Stephan, Daniel (* 1973), deutscher Handballspieler und -funktionär
 Stephan, Édouard Jean-Marie (1837–1923), französischer Astronom
 Stephan, Edward C. (1907–1990), US-amerikanischer Militär, Konteradmiral der United States Navy
 Stephan, Emil (1872–1908), deutscher Arzt und Forschungsreisender
 Stephan, Enno (1927–2018), deutscher Journalist und Buchautor
 Stephan, Ernst P. (* 1947), deutscher Mathematiker und Hochschullehrer
 Stephan, Felix (* 1983), deutscher Kulturjournalist und Schriftsteller
 Stephan, Friedrich (1822–1904), deutscher Landwirt, preußischer Verwaltungsbeamter, Bankier und Politiker (DFP), MdR
 Stephan, Friedrich (1892–1945), deutscher Offizier, zuletzt Generalleutnant
 Stephan, Friedrich (1915–1997), deutscher Politiker (SPD), MdL
 Stephan, Gary (* 1942), US-amerikanischer Maler
 Stephan, George (1862–1944), US-amerikanischer Politiker
 Stephan, Gert-Rainer (* 1953), deutscher Fußballspieler
 Stephan, Grit (* 1964), deutsche Schauspielerin
 Stephan, Günter (1912–1995), deutscher Fußballspieler
 Stephan, Günter (1922–2012), deutscher Gewerkschafter
 Stéphan, Guy (* 1956), französischer Fußballspieler und -trainer
 Stephan, Hanna (1902–1980), deutsche Schriftstellerin
 Stephan, Hans (1902–1973), deutscher Architekt
 Stephan, Hans (1902–1953), deutscher Polizist, Leiter des Judenreferats der Hamburger Gestapo
 Stephan, Hans (* 1925), deutscher Fußballspieler
 Stephan, Hans-Georg (* 1950), deutscher Mittelalterarchäologe
 Stephan, Hans-Ulrich (1931–2009), deutscher evangelischer Theologe
 Stephan, Harald (* 1939), deutscher Bildhauer
 Stephan, Heinrich (1898–1990), deutscher Politiker (SPD), MdL, MdB
 Stephan, Heinrich von (1831–1897), Generalpostdirektor des Deutschen Reichs
 Stephan, Horst (1873–1954), protestantischer Theologe
 Stephan, Horst (* 1938), deutscher Didaktiker
 Stephan, Ilse (1931–1984), deutscher SED-Funktionärin, Leiterin der Allgemeinen Arbeitsgruppe des ZK
 Stephan, Inge (* 1944), deutsche Literaturwissenschaftlerin
 Stephan, Jacob (1820–1905), Landtagsabgeordneter Großherzogtum Hessen
 Stephan, Jan (* 1981), deutscher Basketballspieler
 Stephan, Joscho (* 1979), deutscher Jazzgitarrist und Bandleader
 Stephan, Joseph († 1786), deutscher Maler
 Stephan, Julia (* 1943), deutsche Bildhauerin, Malerin, Plastikerin
 Stephan, Jürgen (* 1952), deutscher Leichtathletiktrainer
 Stephan, Karin (* 1968), deutsche Ruderin
 Stephan, Karl (1700–1770), Propst der Abtei Reichersberg
 Stephan, Karl (1853–1927), Landtagsabgeordneter Großherzogtum Hessen
 Stephan, Karl (1923–1980), deutscher Zeichner
 Stephan, Karl (* 1930), deutscher Hochschullehrer, Professor für Thermodynamik und thermische Verfahrenstechnik und Herausgeber verschiedener wissenschaftlicher Werke
 Stephan, Kevin (* 1990), deutscher Fußballspieler
 Stephan, Klaus (1927–2002), deutscher Fernsehjournalist, Moderator, Autor
 Stephan, Klaus-Michael (* 1941), deutscher Bildhauer
 Stephan, Leopold (1826–1890), böhmischer Landschaftsmaler
 Stephan, Lucy (* 1991), australische Ruderin
 Stephan, Magdalena († 1628), wegen Hexerei in Flörsheim hingerichtete Person
 Stephan, Makeleta (* 1978), tongaische Skilangläuferin
 Stephan, Manfred (* 1957), deutscher Politiker (SPD), MdL
 Stephan, Marie (* 1996), französische Squashspielerin
 Stephan, Martin (1777–1846), deutsch-amerikanischer Geistlicher
 Stephan, Martin (* 1945), deutscher Schriftsteller
 Stephan, Martin (* 1952), deutscher Organist
 Stephan, Maximilian (* 1983), deutscher Filmkomponist, Musiker und Grafikdesigner
 Stephan, Michael (* 1954), deutscher Archivar, Historiker, Direktor des Stadtarchivs München
 Stephan, Michael (* 1970), deutscher Ökonom und Hochschullehrer
 Stephan, Moritz (* 1989), deutscher Schauspieler
 Stephan, Oskar Erich (1919–1989), deutscher Maler und Grafiker
 Stephan, Peter (1818–1888), Landtagsabgeordneter Großherzogtum Hessen
 Stephan, Peter (* 1946), deutscher Politiker (CDU)
 Stephan, Peter (* 1951), deutscher Politiker (CDU), MdL
 Stephan, Peter (* 1959), deutscher Fußballspieler
 Stephan, Peter (* 1963), deutscher Maschinenbauingenieur
 Stephan, Peter (* 1963), deutscher Kunsthistoriker
 Stephan, Peter Friedrich (* 1959), deutscher Designer und Autor
 Stephan, Petra (* 1954), deutsche Tischtennisspielerin
 Stephan, Rainer (* 1943), deutscher Hockeyspieler (DDR)
 Stephan, Rainer (* 1948), deutscher Autor, Journalist und Regisseur
 Stephan, Rudi (1887–1915), deutscher Komponist
 Stephan, Rudolf (1925–2019), deutscher Musikwissenschaftler
 Stephan, Ruth (1925–1975), deutsche Schauspielerin und Kabarettistin
 Stephan, Siegfried (1883–1948), deutscher Gynäkologe
 Stephan, Steffi (* 1947), deutscher Rockmusiker und Bassgitarrist
 Stephan, Stephan Josef (1772–1844), preußischer Landrat und Solms-Braunfelsscher Regierungsdirektor
 Stephan, Susanne (* 1963), deutsche Schriftstellerin
 Stephan, Tobias (* 1984), Schweizer Eishockeytorwart
 Stephan, Ulli, deutsche Regisseurin und Drehbuchautorin
 Stephan, Ulrich (1929–2009), deutscher Mediziner
 Stephan, Ulrich (* 1970), deutscher Schachspieler
 Stephan, Volker (* 1938), deutscher Veterinärmediziner und Politiker (SPD), MdV, MdB
 Stephan, Werner (1895–1984), deutscher Politiker
 Stephan, Werner (1917–1957), deutscher Polizeifeuerwerker
 Stephan, Wilfried (* 1955), deutscher Kanute
 Stephan, Wilhelm (1906–1994), deutscher Dirigent, Musikinspizient der Bundeswehr
 Stephan-Kühn, Freya (1943–2001), deutsche Pädagogin und Autorin
 Stephanas, Christ in Korinth
 Stéphane, Auguste (1863–1947), französischer Radsportler
 Stephani, Brigitte (* 1942), deutsche Volkskundlerin, Kunstkritikerin, Publizistin und Übersetzerin
 Stephani, Claus (* 1938), deutscher Ethnologe und Buchautor
 Stephani, Daniel von (1623–1707), kurbrandenburgischer Kammergerichtsrat und Lehnssekretär
 Stephani, Eduard (1817–1885), deutscher Politiker (NLP), Vizebürgermeister Leipzig, MdR, MdL
 Stephani, Franz (1796–1860), Jurist, badischer Beamter und Oberkirchenrat
 Stephani, Franz von (1876–1939), deutscher Major, Stahlhelmführer und Politiker (NSDAP), MdR
 Stephani, Frederick (1903–1962), US-amerikanischer Drehbuchautor, Schriftsteller und Journalist
 Stephani, Hans (1935–2003), deutscher Gravitationsphysiker
 Stephani, Heinrich (1761–1850), Pädagoge und Schulreformer
 Stephani, Hermann (1877–1960), deutscher Musikwissenschaftler und Hochschullehrer an der Philipps-Universität Marburg
 Stephani, Joachim (1544–1623), deutscher Rechtswissenschaftler und Hochschullehrer
 Stephani, Karl (1916–1994), österreichischer Offizier und Politiker
 Stephani, Karl Johann (1876–1930), siebenbürgischer Agrarwissenschaftler, Buchautor und Publizist
 Stephani, Lorenz (1588–1657), deutscher Jurist und Rechtsgelehrter
 Stephani, Ludolf (1816–1887), deutscher Klassischer Archäologe
 Stephani, Martin (1915–1983), deutscher Dirigent und Hochschullehrer
 Stephani, Matthias († 1646), deutscher Rechtswissenschaftler
 Stephani, Paul (1870–1947), deutscher Mediziner
 Stephani, Petrus (1616–1660), deutscher Jurist und Hochschullehrer
 Stephani, Théodore (1868–1951), Schweizer Mediziner
 Stephani, William († 1429), schottischer Geistlicher
 Stephani-Hahn, Elisabeth von (* 1868), deutsche Kunstschriftstellerin, Malerin und Lehrerin
 Stephani-Klein, Gertrud (1914–1995), deutschsprachige Kinderbuchautorin und Publizistin
 Stephanides, Michael (* 1953), österreichischer Organist, Kammermusiker
 Stephanie (* 1987), südkoreanische Sängerin
 Stephanie (* 1990), österreichische Volksmusik- und Schlagersängerin
 Stephanie von Belgien (1864–1945), Kronprinzessin von Österreich-Ungarn
 Stephanie von Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen (1837–1859), Prinzessin von Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen, durch Heirat Königin von Portugal
 Stéphanie von Luxemburg (* 1984), luxemburgische Adelige
 Stephanie von Milly, Gattin von Wilhelm Dorel und Hugo III. Embriaco
 Stephanie von Milly, Herrin von Oultrejordain
 Stéphanie von Monaco (* 1965), monegassische Adelige, jüngstes der drei Kinder von Fürst Rainier III. von Monaco und Gracia Patricia von Monaco
 Stephanie, Johann Gottlieb (1741–1800), österreichischer Schauspieler, Dramatiker und Opernlibrettist
 Stephanitz, Max von (1864–1936), deutscher Hundezüchter
 Stephanius, Stephan Hansen (1599–1650), dänischer Philologe und Historiker
 Stephann, Carl (1842–1919), österreichischer Architekt
 Stephann, Ernst (1847–1897), deutscher Rittergutsbesitzer und Abgeordneter
 Stephano, Marino (1974–1999), belgischer Trance-DJ und -Produzent
 Stephanopoulos, George (* 1961), amerikanischer Journalist und Politikberater
 Stephanopoulos, Stephanos (1898–1982), griechischer Politiker und Ministerpräsident
 Stephanos (Grammatiker im 7. Jahrhundert), byzantinischer Grammatiker
 Stephanos (Grammatiker im 12. Jahrhundert), byzantinischer Grammatiker
 Stephanos, griechischer Bildhauer
 Stephanos, griechischer Komödiendichter
 Stephanos, griechischer Redner und Politiker
 Stephanos, spätantiker griechischer Rechtsgelehrter
 Stephanos, griechischer Arzt und Philosoph
 Stephanos der Jüngere, byzantinischer Mönch, Märtyrer und Heiliger
 Stephanos Diakonos, byzantinischer Hagiograph
 Stephanos Hagiochristophorites, byzantinischer Höfling des Kaisers Andronikos I.
 Stephanos I. (* 867), Patriarch von Konstantinopel (886–893)
 Stephanos II., Patriarch von Konstantinopel (925–927/28)
 Stephanos Lakapenos († 963), byzantinischer Mitkaiser (923/924–945)
 Stephanos Melodos († 802), byzantinischer Melode
 Stephanos Pergamenos, byzantinischer Strategos von Melitene, Verschwörer gegen Kaiser Konstantin IX.
 Stephanos von Alexandria, Neuplatoniker der alexandrinischen Schule
 Stephanos von Byzanz, griechischer Grammatiker an der Hochschule von Byzanz
 Stephanos von Siunien († 735), armenischer Schriftsteller und Bischof der Armenischen Apostolischen Kirche
 Stephans, Lydia (* 1960), US-amerikanische Eisschnellläuferin
 Stephans, Michael (* 1945), US-amerikanischer Jazzmusiker (Schlagzeug)
 Stephansen, Elizabeth (1872–1961), norwegische Mathematikerin und Hochschullehrerin
 Stephansen, Henrik (* 1988), dänischer Ruderer
 Stephanus, Abt von St. Gallen
 Stephanus, antiker römischer Goldschmied
 Stephanus, Diakon der Gemeinde von Jerusalem und erster christlicher Märtyrer
 Stephanus von Nicäa, Bischof von Reggio Calabria, Heiliger
 Stephanus, Heinrich (1843–1895), deutscher Rittergutsbesitzer und Politiker, MdR
 Stephanus, Henricus († 1520), französischer Buchdrucker in Paris
 Stephanus, Hermann (1827–1899), deutscher Politiker (DHP), Mitglied im Preußischen Abgeordnetenhaus (1885–1888)
 Stephanus, Konrad (1907–1987), deutscher Offizier
 Stephanus, Richard (1865–1937), deutscher Kaufmann und Ziegeleibesitzer, Lindener Bürgermeister und Senator sowie Abgeordneter des preußisch-hannoverschen Provinziallandtages
 Stephanus, Richard (1899–1972), deutscher Tennisspieler, Präsident des Deutschen Tennis Bundes
 Stephanus, Willy (* 1991), namibischer Fußballspieler
 Stephany, Alfred (1899–1975), deutscher Pädagoge, Altphilologe und Schulleiter
 Stephany, Erich (1910–1990), deutscher Prälat und Domkapitular
 Stephany, Friedrich (1830–1912), deutscher Journalist
 Stephany, Marie, deutsche Theaterschauspielerin
 Stephany, Rainer (* 1962), deutscher Fußballspieler
 Stephany, Rebecca (* 1980), deutsche Künstlerin und Professorin

Stephe
 Stephen Longespée (1216–1260), englischer Ritter, Seneschall der Gascogne und Justiciar of Ireland
 Stephen of Seagrave († 1241), englischer Ritter, Richter und Justiciar
 Stephen, Adam (1718–1791), amerikanischer Arzt und Offizier
 Stephen, Campbell (1884–1947), britischer Politiker (Independent Labour Party)
 Stephen, Elizabeth (* 1987), US-amerikanische Skilangläuferin
 Stephen, Hayden (* 1972), Sprinter aus Trinidad und Tobago
 Stephen, James (1758–1832), britischer Parlamentarier
 Stephen, James (1789–1859), britischer Beamter
 Stephen, James Fitzjames (1829–1894), englischer Jurist, Rechtshistoriker, Philosoph und Essayist
 Stephen, Jimmy (1922–2012), schottischer Fußballspieler
 Stephen, Julia (1846–1895), englische Philanthropin und präraffaelitisches Modell
 Stephen, Katharine (1856–1924), britische Bibliothekarin und Direktorin
 Stephen, Leslie (1832–1904), englischer Kleriker, Schriftsteller und Bergsteiger
 Stephen, Marcus (* 1969), nauruischer Gewichtheber, ehemaliger Präsident und Staatsoberhaupt der Republik Nauru
 Stephen, Nicol, Baron Stephen (* 1960), schottischer Politiker (Liberal Democrats), Mitglied des House of Commons
 Stephen, Ninian (1923–2017), australischer Politiker
 Stephen, Robert (* 1984), schottischer Snookerspieler
 Stephen, Violeta (* 1929), dominikanische Sängerin
 Stephens, A. E. S. (1900–1973), US-amerikanischer Politiker
 Stephens, Abraham P. (1796–1859), US-amerikanischer Jurist und Politiker
 Stephens, Alexander H. (1812–1883), US-amerikanischer Politiker, Vizepräsident der Konföderierten Staaten von Amerika (1861–1865)
 Stephens, Ambrose E. B. (1862–1927), US-amerikanischer Politiker (Republikanische Partei)
 Stephens, Charlie (* 1981), kanadischer Eishockeyspieler
 Stephens, Charlotte Andrews (1854–1951), US-amerikanische Lehrerin
 Stephens, Christine, neuseeländische Psychologin
 Stephens, Christopher (* 1973), schottischer Politiker der Scottish National Party (SNP)
 Stephens, Clinton (1919–1995), US-amerikanischer Badmintonspieler
 Stephens, Dale (* 1989), englischer Fußballspieler
 Stephens, Dan V. (1868–1939), US-amerikanischer Politiker
 Stephens, Darryl (* 1974), US-amerikanischer Schauspieler
 Stephens, Dayna (* 1978), US-amerikanischer Jazzmusiker
 Stephens, Edith Layard (1884–1966), südafrikanische Botanikerin und Hochschullehrerin
 Stephens, Elizabeth (* 1960), US-amerikanische Filmemacherin Performerin und Hochschullehrerin
 Stephens, Frances (1851–1915), kanadische Philanthropin und Dame der Gesellschaft von Montreal
 Stephens, Frank (* 1931), US-amerikanischer Chemiker und Physiker
 Stephens, Geoff (1934–2020), britischer Komponist und Songwriter
 Stephens, George Washington (1832–1904), kanadischer Rechtsanwalt, Geschäftsmann, Grundbesitzer und Politiker
 Stephens, George Washington (1866–1942), kanadischer Politiker und Offizier
 Stephens, Helen (1918–1994), US-amerikanische Leichtathletin
 Stephens, Henry Morse (1857–1919), US-amerikanischer Historiker und Hochschullehrer
 Stephens, Henry Sykes († 1878), Königlich Großbritannischer und Königlich Hannoverscher Offizier und Künstler
 Stephens, Hubert D. (1875–1946), US-amerikanischer Politiker (Demokratische Partei)
 Stephens, Jack, britischer Artdirector und Szenenbildner
 Stephens, Jack (* 1994), englischer Fußballspieler
 Stephens, James (1825–1901), irischer Bahnbediensteter und Gründer der Irish Republican Brotherhood, einer Geheimorganisation
 Stephens, James (1882–1950), irischer Schriftsteller
 Stephens, James Francis (1792–1852), englischer Zoologe
 Stephens, John Hall (1847–1924), US-amerikanischer Politiker
 Stephens, John Lloyd (1805–1852), US-amerikanischer Forschungsreisender, Amateurarchäologe, Autor, Anwalt und Diplomat
 Stephens, John M. (1932–2015), US-amerikanischer Kameramann
 Stephens, Lauren (* 1986), US-amerikanische Radrennfahrerin
 Stephens, Lon Vest (1858–1923), US-amerikanischer Politiker
 Stephens, Luis (* 1938), mexikanischer Degenfechter
 Stephens, Martin (* 1949), britischer Schauspieler
 Stephens, Matthew (* 1970), britischer Straßenradrennfahrer
 Stephens, Mitchell (* 1997), kanadischer Eishockeyspieler
 Stephens, Neil (* 1963), australischer Radrennfahrer und Sportlicher Leiter
 Stephens, Nick (* 1946), britischer Musiker
 Stephens, Olin (1908–2008), US-amerikanischer Yachtkonstrukteur
 Stephens, Patricia (1928–2016), US-amerikanische Badmintonspielerin
 Stephens, Peter (1687–1757), deutsch-US-amerikanischer Stadtgründer
 Stephens, Philander (1788–1842), US-amerikanischer Politiker
 Stephens, Philip Pembroke (1903–1937), britischer Journalist
 Stephens, Robert (1931–1995), britischer Film- und Theaterschauspieler
 Stephens, Robert Grier (1913–2003), US-amerikanischer Politiker
 Stephens, Rod (1909–1995), US-amerikanischer Segler und Yachtingenieur
 Stephens, Simon (* 1971), britischer Dramatiker und Theaterschriftsteller
 Stephens, Sloane (* 1993), US-amerikanische Tennisspielerin
 Stephens, Stan (1929–2021), US-amerikanischer Politiker kanadischer Herkunft
 Stephens, Stanley G. (1911–1986), britisch-amerikanischer Botaniker und Genetiker
 Stephens, Susan A. (* 1945), US-amerikanische Klassische Philologin
 Stephens, Suzanne (* 1946), US-amerikanische Klarinettistin
 Stephens, Tanya (* 1973), jamaikanische Dancehall-Reggae-Künstlerin
 Stephens, Toby (* 1969), britischer Schauspieler
 Stephens, Todd, US-amerikanischer Filmregisseur und Drehbuchautor
 Stephens, Tun Fuad (1920–1976), malaysischer Politiker, Ministerpräsident von Sabah
 Stephens, Uriah Smith (1821–1882), amerikanischer Gewerkschaftsführer und Gründer der Knights of Labor
 Stephens, Walter (* 1949), US-amerikanischer Romanist
 Stephens, Warren (* 1957), amerikanischer Geschäftsmann
 Stephens, William (1671–1753), englischer Politiker, Gouverneur der Province of Georgia
 Stephens, William (1859–1944), US-amerikanischer Politiker der Republikanischen Partei
 Stephens, William E. (1912–1980), US-amerikanischer Physiker
 Stephens, William Peter (1934–2019), britischer methodistischer Geistlicher
 Stephensen, Felix (* 1990), norwegischer Pokerspieler
 Stephensen, Hannes Peter (1832–1908), dänischer Beamter und Inspektor in Grönland
 Stephensen, Magnus (1903–1984), dänischer Architekt und Designer
 Stephensen, Percy Reginald (1901–1965), australischer Schriftsteller, Autor, Kommunist und später Nationalsozialist
 Stephensen, Regnar (1866–1902), dänischer Kaufmann und Inspektor in Grönland
 Stephenson, Alannah (* 1996), nordirische Badmintonspielerin
 Stephenson, Andrew (* 1946), britischer Science-Fiction-Autor und -Illustrator
 Stephenson, Annabelle (* 1988), britische Schauspielerin
 Stephenson, Barry (* 1987), US-amerikanischer Jazzmusiker
 Stephenson, Benjamin († 1822), US-amerikanischer Politiker
 Stephenson, Bob (* 1967), US-amerikanischer Schauspieler, Produzent und Drehbuchautor
 Stephenson, Carl (* 1893), österreichisch-deutscher Autor und Verleger
 Stephenson, Chandler (* 1994), kanadischer Eishockeyspieler
 Stephenson, Clayton (* 1999), amerikanischer Pianist
 Stephenson, D. C. (1891–1966), US-amerikanischer Politiker
 Stephenson, Dwight (* 1957), US-amerikanischer American-Football-Spieler
 Stephenson, Eve (* 1969), US-amerikanische Radrennfahrerin
 Stephenson, Francesca (* 1993), britische Tennisspielerin
 Stephenson, Francis Richard (* 1941), britischer Geophysiker und Astronom
 Stephenson, Frank (* 1959), US-amerikanischer Autodesigner
 Stephenson, Franklin Bache (1848–1932), US-amerikanischer Arzt und Militär
 Stephenson, George (1781–1848), britischer Ingenieur
 Stephenson, Henry (1871–1956), britischer Film- und Theaterschauspieler
 Stephenson, Hugh Southern (1906–1972), britischer Botschafter
 Stephenson, Isaac (1829–1918), US-amerikanischer Politiker (Republikanische Partei)
 Stephenson, James (1764–1833), US-amerikanischer Politiker
 Stephenson, James (1889–1941), US-amerikanischer Theater- und Filmschauspieler britischer Herkunft
 Stephenson, Jeremy (* 1951), Schweizer Politiker (LDP)
 Stephenson, John (1871–1933), britischer Chirurg, Zoologe und Hochschullehrer
 Stephenson, John Gould (1828–1882), US-amerikanischer Mediziner und der fünfte Leiter der Library of Congress
 Stephenson, Lance (* 1990), US-amerikanischer Basketballspieler
 Stephenson, Lloyd William (1876–1962), US-amerikanischer Paläontologe und Geologe
 Stephenson, Louis (1907–1994), britischer Jazzmusiker (Saxophon, Kontrabass) jamaikanischer Herkunft
 Stephenson, Marjory (1885–1948), britische Biochemikerin
 Stephenson, Michael (* 1978), US-amerikanischer Filmproduzent, Filmregisseur und Schauspieler
 Stephenson, Michelle (* 1977), britische Sängerin, Songwriterin und Fernsehmoderatorin
 Stephenson, Neal (* 1959), US-amerikanischer Science-Fiction-Autor
 Stephenson, Nigel, vincentischer Politiker
 Stephenson, Pamela (* 1949), neuseeländische Schauspielerin, Psychologin, Fernsehmoderatorin und Autorin
 Stephenson, Randall (* 1960), US-amerikanischer Manager, CEO des amerikanischen Unternehmens AT&T
 Stephenson, Rob, britischer Offizier, General der British Army
 Stephenson, Rob (* 1967), US-amerikanischer Autor, Komponist, Musiker und bildender Künstler
 Stephenson, Robert (1803–1859), britischer Ingenieur
 Stephenson, Ronnie (1937–2002), britischer Jazz-Schlagzeuger
 Stephenson, Roy (1932–2000), englischer Fußballspieler
 Stephenson, Sam (1933–2006), irischer Architekt
 Stephenson, Samuel M. (1831–1907), US-amerikanischer Politiker
 Stephenson, Scott (* 1987), australischer Eishockeyspieler
 Stephenson, Sean (1979–2019), amerikanischer Therapeut, Selbsthilfeautor und Motivationsredner
 Stephenson, Shay (* 1983), kanadischer Eishockeyspieler
 Stephenson, Theodore (1856–1928), britischer Generalmajor
 Stephenson, Thomas Alan (1898–1961), britischer Zoologe
 Stephenson, Todd (* 1988), australischer Eishockeyspieler
 Stephenson, Tony (* 1991), nordirischer Badmintonspieler
 Stephenson, William (1897–1989), kanadischer Soldat, Pilot, Geschäftsmann, Erfinder, leitender Geheimdienstler für das Vereinigte Königreich
 Stephenson-Brooks, Birnie, Juristin und Richterin in der Karibik aus Guyana

Stephi
 Stephinates, altägyptischer König

Stepi
 Stepic, Herbert (* 1946), österreichischer Bankmanager
 Stepien, Bill (* 1978), US-amerikanischer Politikberater und Wahlkampfmanager von Donald Trump im Wahlkampf 2020
 Stępień, Jerzy (* 1946), polnischer Jurist und Politiker
 Stepien, Meredith (* 1987), US-amerikanische Schauspielerin und Comedian
 Stepinac, Alojzije (1898–1960), Theologe, Erzbischof von Zagreb, Kardinal und Märtyrer
 Stępiński, Mariusz (* 1995), polnischer Fußballspieler
 Stępiński, Zygmunt (1908–1982), polnischer Architekt und Stadtplaner
 Stepischnegg, Jakob Ignaz Maximilian (1815–1889), Bischof von Lavant
 Stepitschewa, Oxana (* 1969), russische Sprinterin

Stepk
 Stepken, Axel (* 1958), deutscher Manager
 Stepkes, Johannes (1884–1966), deutscher Verwaltungsjurist, Kommunalpolitiker (CDU)

Stepl
 Stepling, Joseph (1716–1778), Jesuit und Gelehrter

Stepn
 Stepney, Alex (* 1942), englischer Fußballtorhüter
 Stepney, Charles (1931–1976), US-amerikanischer Jazz- und R&B-Musiker (Vibraphon, Piano), Produzent, Arrangeur und Komponist
 Stepney, George (1663–1707), englischer Diplomat und Dichter
 Stepney, Nigel (1958–2014), britischer Chefmachaniker und Teamkoordinator in der Formel 1
 Stępniak, Grzegorz (* 1989), polnischer Radrennfahrer
 Stępniewski, Leszek (* 1962), polnischer Radrennfahrer
 Stepnik, Ayelén (* 1975), argentinische Hockeyspielerin
 Stepnoski, Mark (* 1967), US-amerikanischer American-Football-Spieler, Sportfunktionär
 Stepnowski, Janusz (* 1958), polnischer Geistlicher, römisch-katholischer Bischof
 Stepnowski, Piotr (* 1970), polnischer Chemiker

Stepo
 Steponavičius, Dainius (* 1971), litauischer Agrarwissenschaftler und Hochschullehrer
 Steponavičius, Gintaras (* 1967), litauischer Jurist, Politiker; Bildungs- und Wissenschaftsminister
 Steponavičius, Julijonas (1911–1991), litauischer römisch-katholischer Geistlicher, Erzbischof von Erzbistum Vilnius
 Steponavičius, Mindaugas (* 1974), litauischer Brigadegeneral
 Stepovich, Mike (1919–2014), US-amerikanischer Politiker und Gouverneur des Alaska-Territoriums
 Stepowyk, Dmytro (* 1938), ukrainischer Kunsthistoriker, Theologe und Philosoph

Stepp
 Stepp, Hans-Karl (1914–2006), deutscher Stuka-Pilot
 Stepp, Laura (* 1966), US-amerikanische Schauspielerin
 Stepp, Walther (1898–1972), deutscher Jurist, Polizist und SS-Führer
 Stepp, Wilhelm (1882–1964), deutscher Internist und Vitaminforscher
 Steppacher, Burkard (* 1959), deutscher Politikwissenschaftler, Autor, Mitglied eines Begabtenförderungswerks, Hochschullehrer
 Steppacher, Elvira (* 1963), deutsche Autorin und frühere Medienmanagerin
 Steppan, Andreas (* 1959), österreichischer Schauspieler, Kabarettist, Sänger und Entertainer
 Steppat, Fritz (1923–2006), deutscher Islamwissenschaftler
 Steppat, Ilse (1917–1969), deutsche Schauspielerin
 Steppat, Sabine (* 1956), deutsche Politikerin (SPD), MdHB
 Steppe, Hilde (1947–1999), deutsche Pflegewissenschaftlerin, Krankenschwester und Hochschullehrerin
 Steppe, Jan Karel (1918–2009), belgischer Kunsthistoriker
 Steppes, Edmund (1873–1968), deutscher Landschaftsmaler
 Steppes, Franz Adolf (1790–1844), Kreisrat des Kreises Groß-Gerau im Großherzogtum Hessen
 Steppes, Otto (1882–1984), deutscher Nautiker und Seefahrtschuldirektor
 Steppin, Bastian (* 1990), deutscher Volleyballspieler
 Steppin, Ute (* 1965), deutsche Volleyballspielerin
 Steppuhn, Albrecht (1877–1955), deutscher General der Infanterie im Zweiten Weltkrieg
 Steppuhn, Aloys (* 1950), deutscher Kommunalpolitiker (CDU)
 Steppuhn, Andreas (* 1962), deutscher Politiker (SPD), MdL, MdB
 Steppuhn, Hermann (1827–1907), deutscher Rittergutsbesitzer, MdR
 Steppuhn, Peter (1956–2018), deutscher Ur- und Frühgeschichtler
 Stepputat, Olaf (* 1965), deutscher Politiker (FDP)

Steps
 Steps, Petra (* 1959), deutsche Autorin, Journalistin, Philosophin und Hochschulpädagogin
 Stepski-Doliwa, Ludwig (1875–1965), österreichischer Politiker, Landtagsabgeordneter

Stept
 Stepter Baynes, Jaide (* 1994), US-amerikanische Sprinterin
 Stepto, Tarni (* 1999), australische Softballspielerin
 Steptoe, Patrick (1913–1988), britischer Gynäkologe
 Steptschenko, Oleg (* 1964), kasachischer Filmregisseur, Drehbuchautor und Filmproduzent
 Steptšenko, Daniil (* 1986), estnischer Biathlet

Stepu
 Stepukonis, Aivaras (* 1972), litauischer Sänger
 Stepule, Charles T. (1911–2006), US-amerikanischer Maler
 Stepulov, Nikolai (1913–1968), estnischer Boxer und sowjetischer Boxtrainer
 Stepun, Fedor (1884–1965), russischer Literat, Soziologe, Philosoph und Politiker
 Steputat, Wilhelm (1868–1941), deutscher Schriftsteller, Jurist und Politiker
 Steputat, Willi (1888–1946), deutscher Ringer und Sportfunktionär

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"""Tests for tfx.components.example_gen.write_split."""
import os

import apache_beam as beam
from apache_beam.metrics.metric import MetricsFilter
from apache_beam.runners.direct import direct_runner
import pyarrow as pa
import tensorflow as tf
from tfx.components.example_gen import write_split
from tfx.dsl.io import fileio
from tfx.proto import example_gen_pb2
from tfx.types import standard_component_specs

class WriteSplitTest(tf.test.TestCase):

  def setUp(self):
    super().setUp()
    self._output_data_dir = os.path.join(
        os.environ.get('TEST_UNDECLARED_OUTPUTS_DIR', self.get_temp_dir()),
        self._testMethodName)

  def testWriteSplitCounter_WithFormatUnspecified(self):
    count = 10
    exec_properties = {}

    def Pipeline(root):
      data = [tf.train.Example()] * count
      _ = (
          root
          | beam.Create(data)
          | write_split.WriteSplit(self._output_data_dir,
                                   example_gen_pb2.FILE_FORMAT_UNSPECIFIED,
                                   exec_properties))

    run_result = direct_runner.DirectRunner().run(Pipeline)
    run_result.wait_until_finish()

    num_instances = run_result.metrics().query(
        MetricsFilter().with_name('num_instances'))

    self.assertTrue(
        fileio.exists(
            os.path.join(self._output_data_dir,
                         'data_tfrecord-00000-of-00001.gz')))
    self.assertTrue(num_instances['counters'])
    self.assertEqual(len(num_instances['counters']), 1)
    self.assertEqual(num_instances['counters'][0].result, count)

  def testWriteSplitCounter_WithTFRECORDS_GZIP(self):
    count = 10
    exec_properties = {
        standard_component_specs.OUTPUT_DATA_FORMAT_KEY:
            example_gen_pb2.PayloadFormat.FORMAT_TF_EXAMPLE
    }

    def Pipeline(root):
      data = [tf.train.Example()] * count
      _ = (
          root
          | beam.Create(data)
          | write_split.WriteSplit(self._output_data_dir,
                                   example_gen_pb2.FORMAT_TFRECORDS_GZIP,
                                   exec_properties))

    run_result = direct_runner.DirectRunner().run(Pipeline)
    run_result.wait_until_finish()

    num_instances = run_result.metrics().query(
        MetricsFilter().with_name('num_instances'))

    self.assertTrue(
        fileio.exists(
            os.path.join(self._output_data_dir,
                         'data_tfrecord-00000-of-00001.gz')))
    self.assertTrue(num_instances['counters'])
    self.assertEqual(len(num_instances['counters']), 1)
    self.assertEqual(num_instances['counters'][0].result, count)

  def testWriteSplitCounterWithParquet(self):
    count = 10
    exec_properties = {
        standard_component_specs.OUTPUT_DATA_FORMAT_KEY:
            example_gen_pb2.PayloadFormat.FORMAT_PARQUET,
        'pyarrow_schema':
            pa.schema([pa.field('feature', pa.string())])
    }

    def Pipeline(root):
      data = [{'feature': 'value'}] * count
      _ = (
          root
          | beam.Create(data)
          | write_split.WriteSplit(self._output_data_dir,
                                   example_gen_pb2.FILE_FORMAT_PARQUET,
                                   exec_properties))

    run_result = direct_runner.DirectRunner().run(Pipeline)
    run_result.wait_until_finish()

    self.assertTrue(
        fileio.exists(
            os.path.join(self._output_data_dir,
                         'data_parquet-00000-of-00001.parquet')))

if __name__ == '__main__':
  tf.test.main()


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Hamas Drops Hard Line Rhetoric on Israel, Seeks pre-1967 Borders
By: Jim Carey
On: May 2, 2017
Doha (GPA) – Yesterday the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) removed some of the harsher rhetoric towards Israel from their 1988 charter, but Tel Aviv isn't buying it.
Speaking at a press conference in Doha, Qatar, exiled Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal laid out changes to the founding charter of the radical organization turned political party in regards to their primary foil, Israel. The party has also dropped their previous identification as a wing of the Muslim Brotherhood.
The move away from the Muslim Brotherhood is most likely an attempt to try to draw in more Arab allies for Hamas since the Islamist political party is considered a terror organization by several Arab states. The same can be said for the change in language concerning the Palestinian struggle although it's unclear what, if any, policy is actually changed.
As far as Israel is concerned, all Hamas has really done was to remove language calling for the destruction of the Jewish state on previously Palestinian land. This may be confusing since they also claim that they will continue to uphold their policy of supporting armed struggle against Israel and say the country has no right to exist.
The timing of the changes most likely has to do with the new more-pro-Israeli regime in the US under president Donald Trump. This seems likely if you look at Meshaal's own words, especially when he told reporters "We don't want to dilute our principles but we want to be open. We hope this (document) will mark a change in the stance of European states towards us."
The move also comes before a scheduled Washington visit by Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas. Many observers think the move by Hamas may be an attempt at gaining legitimacy to participate in talks on the future of Palestine which will most likely be led by Abbas.
The moderation may also be an attempt by Hamas to try joining the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO), which is the wider coalition of various Palestinian groups. Most likely, Hamas will still find this difficult due to their designation as a terrorist organization despite their role as the elected leadership of the Gaza Strip.
The PLO used to operate under similar principles as those stated in the Hamas charter but recently softened their tone as well to become, in the words of Abbas, "a national framework for the Palestinian people inside and outside of Palestine." The PLO leadership rarely agree on material issues so it remains unlikely that Hamas will be accepted in this circle anytime soon.
Related: Hamas And Abbas Both Warn US Over Proposed Embassy Move
Israeli Response to Charter Changes
Another actor that's unlikely to soften their tone no matter what Hamas says, obviously, is Israel. As stated above, Hamas didn't change their language concerning the goal of ending the state of Israel in any form.
Although Hamas now says they would negotiate based on the Israeli-Palestinian borders of prior 1967 MidEast war, the authorities in Tel Aviv aren't buying it. The concern in Israel is that this is just a pretext to gain ground and then later revive their plans to liberate all of Palestine.
David Keyes, a spokesman for prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu voiced this position to reporters, saying "Hamas is attempting to fool the world but it will not succeed." This was also agreed on by Israeli Interior Security Minister Gilad Erdan who said the change in policy was a only "false display and PR stunt."
Clearly it's not going to matter to Israel what Hamas says publicly due to the group's history of militancy aimed at the occupying forces. It's also unlikely this change in language will facilitate anything closer to acceptance of Hamas by the PLO, both from the organization itself or hard line supporters of Hamas who believe in their previously more militant tactics. If Hamas continues to fold and fail like this, we shouldn't be surprised if a new movement takes up a more aggressive strategy in the future.
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Рассмотрим гипотетическое банковское приложение, которое обрабатывает транзакции друг за другом. Эти транзакции могут быть списаниями, взносами и множеством других непонятных операций. Когда программа выполняется, фактические данные могут состоять из очистки десятков тысяч списаний без единой обработки взноса и без единой обработки списания с мошеннического счёта. Адаптивный оптимизатор будет компилировать в машинный код, оптимизируя его для общего случая. Если система затем начинает вместо этого обрабатывать десятки тысяч взносов, адаптивный оптимизатор перекомпилирует в машинный код, чтобы оптимизировать для новых общих условий. Эти оптимизации могут включать встраивание функций или перемещение кода обработки ошибок во вторичный кэш.

Примеры
 HotSpot — адаптивная оптимизация в Java
 Система Dynamo от Hewlett-Packard

Деоптимизация
В некоторых системах, в частности в виртуальной машине Java, выполнение диапазона инструкций байткода доказуемо может быть обращено. Это позволяет адаптивному оптимизатору делать рискованные предположения о коде. В примере выше оптимизатор может предполагать, что все транзакции являются списаниями и все номера счетов правильны. Когда эти предположения оказываются неверными, адаптивный оптимизатор может "откатиться" к правильному состоянию и затем интерпретировать инструкции байткода корректно.

См. также
 Profile-guided optimization
 Критический участок кода

Примечания

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THE END OF DEMOCRACY PROMOTION IN IRAQ?
"America, in this young century, proclaims liberty throughout all the world, and to all the inhabitants thereof."
So spoke President George W. Bush in his second inaugural address last January, vowing to help build democratic institutions and strengthen civil society in Iraq and elsewhere in the Middle East.
Yet today, the Bush administration is substantially reducing funding for the organizations that are traditionally mandated to transform the president's vision into reality.
In budget requests to Congress, funding for democracy promotion in Iraq has been limited. Some organizations ran out of funds in April; others are trying to make their resources last through the summer.
At risk are projects to teach Iraqis how to create and manage political parties, organize and run think tanks, human rights organizations, a free press, and trade unions.
The decline in funding is being attributed to ballooning security costs, which have already caused the Bush Administration to scale back its ambitious reconstruction programs designed to restore Iraq's infrastructure.
Administration officials admit they are requesting fewer dollars for traditional democracy-building programs, but contend that their efforts to help Iraqis to run more effective ministries also contribute to democracy.
At the beginning of the Iraq war, money was not a problem for the organizations traditionally involved in promoting democracy.
For example, soon after the fall of Baghdad, the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), received $25 million to expand its Iraq programs, and eventually received a total of $71 million.
It distributed some of these funds to the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI), and its sister organization, the International Republican Institute (IRI), both affiliated with America's two main political parties.
Now the funding for both organizations has dried up. Their sole source of finance are special funds earmarked by Congress last year, as the result of an effort spearheaded by Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, a Massachusetts Democrat. The funds will be exhausted later this year.
"The solution to Iraq lies in the political process, and it's reckless for the White House to cut funds to strengthen democracy in Iraq at this time," Kennedy said.
The NED has received its final $3 million, but no further funding source has been identified. "It does feel like everybody's getting squeezed in this area," Barbara Haig, the endowment's vice president, told The Washington Post, adding, "There probably is a commitment to these programs in principle. I don't know how much commitment there is in specificity."
The Bush administration has included only $15 million for the two party institutes in next year's budget. The total for democracy promotion in Iraq for 2007 is $63 million, which would mean that most programs would have to be cut. Another $10 million for democracy promotion was included in the president's supplemental request to Congress. This is a tiny fraction of the ten of millions the US spends in Iraq each day.
Jennifer Windsor, executive director of Freedom House, an advocacy group, called the situation "a travesty" and said she is "appalled" that more is not being done.
"This is the time to show that democracy promotion is more than holding an election. The US will be making a mistake if it "can't see fit to fund follow-up democracy promotion at this time," she said.
Mary Shaw of Amnesty International USA agrees. She told us, "U.S. support for democratic institutions in Iraq is crucial to the future of human rights in that country. More than three years after the US-led invasion of Iraq, conditions in that country are at a critical juncture, and the security of the Iraqi people hangs in the balance. The US owes it to the Iraqi people to provide the means to rebuild and strengthen not only their civil infrastructure but their societal infrastructure as well. Only then will Iraq be truly liberated."
But another view is expressed by Christopher J. Roederer, Associate Professor at the Florida Coastal School of Law. Prof. Roederer told us, "It is not wholly surprising that funding for democracy promotion in Iraq is dwindling. Democracy promotion was not the reason for invading Iraq, not even the stated reason for going into Iraq. Democracy promotion only came to the fore as a reason for invading Iraq after the invasion and after the 'weapons of mass destruction' justification and the 'connections to Al-Qaeda' justification had been discredited."
The White House and US aid agencies have declined to discuss the budget cuts.
However, the dramatic drop in support for democracy-building programs in Iraq may well signal a quiet Bush Administration decision that these types of programs cannot succeed given Iraq's current state of chaos.
Brian J. Foley, a professor at Florida Coastal School of Law, sums up the situation this way: "It looks as if the Administration has 'cut and run' on its alleged effort to bring democracy to Iraq -- though I don't think the Administration was ever serious about giving freedom to regular Iraqis. If so, there would be a referendum for Iraqis to vote on whether U.S. troops should leave -- the debate would not be limited to discussion among U.S. leaders. Creating a government would be an Iraqi initiative, not a US-controlled one. Unfortunately, after the unnecessary invasion and all of the unnecessary death, destruction, and disorder, and the failure to provide services such as electricity and water in a timely manner, U.S. leaders are probably now afraid to let the Iraqi people have any real control over their own country and destiny."
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