First Man follows American astronaut Neil Armstrong (Gosling) from 1961 to 1969, when he infamously became the first man to walk on the moon. We all know what happened when Armstrong led the Apollo 11 mission to the moon – "one small step…" etc. But what many of us don't know much about is the decade-long journey leading up to that moment.
The film opens in 1961. Armstrong is a test pilot but at home, his young daughter is fighting a tumour. Not long after the little girl passes away, Armstrong joins NASA's Gemini/Apollo program. It's a fresh start for the family who never really see Neil grieve the child because, as much as it follows him throughout the film, he holds it all inside.
Claire Foy plays Neil's wife Janet, and in the 60's-stay-at-home-wife role, could have easily been relegated to a background cliché. However, Foy is powerful as the emotional core of the film. Janet not only lives in her own constant fear that her husband won't come home, but she also carries the weight of the emotions that he so often represses.
Gosling too is as good as ever. His performance as Armstrong is compelling as he and Chazelle move so effortlessly between intimate character study and motion-sickness-inducing action, both of which are totally captivating in their own ways.
The effects and the composition of the space sequences are exhilarating, at times even frightening. In fact, by the time the film reaches the infamous moon landing, the event feels less like the climax you might be anticipating.
This isn't to say it's not spectacular. Chazelle delivers one of the most convincing portrayals of space, and the moon in particular, that I can recall seeing. The moment is breathtaking and surreal but we're all so familiar with the moon landing that it's also kind of unsurprising. Therefore, after the equally-thrilling but lesser-known events that have led up to this point, it becomes more of an inevitable finale (albeit a pretty remarkable one) than a suspenseful climax.
With First Man, Chazelle has managed to craft a film which feels simultaneously vast and intimate. Thrilling and jarring and moving, Chazelle shoots for (and reaches) the stars with First Man. It's well worth checking out, in fact, it could well be the best space movie you'll see for a long time. And frankly, it's really exciting to think about what's to come next from the director.
Damien Chazelle's first choice to play the role of Neil Armstrong was always Ryan Gosling. Gosling was even rumored to be attached to the project during its development stage but nothing was officially confirmed. It wasn't until after Gosling did La La Land (2016) with Chazelle that Gosling would officially sign on to do the project.
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High Camp is set up at 5,450m, climbing to a shoulder on the South-West Ridge. There will be snow at the high camp from the end of November to the end of March. The well-defined ridge leads to the final snow slop, which is quite steep but not difficult to reach the summit. Descent is made on the same route.This is in manang district and people over here are managis who follow buddhism.


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Q: STM32 TIM2 PWM and TIM 5 basic mode simultaneous output issues Using an stm32f411re I want to generate a PWM of 20% Duty Cycle with a period of 200uS and simultaneously I want a basic timer to be ticking in the background that sends an interrupt every 70uS (that will then enable an ADC but that's for another day).
Here is a visualisation of what I want:

I have TIM2 generating the required PWM successfully but the issue comes when I try to add the TIM5 basic timer. Adding a second timer handler in the code for timer 5, timer 2 initialises but it doesn't generate an output. Commenting out the TIM5 handler removes the issue. Strangely commenting out all instances of when TIM5 is used and only having the handler declared at the top of my code (with the tim 5 handler doing nothing) it still causes this issue. My clock speed is 50MHz, I am using STM32CubeIDE. I'm sure it is something simple, but if anyone could take a quick look at the code so I can get TIM5 running alongside TIM2 that would be great.
Here's my main:
#include <string.h>
#include "stm32f4xx_hal.h"
#include "main.h"

void GPIO_Init(void);
void Error_handler(void);
void TIMER2_Init(void);
void TIMER5_Init(void);
void UART2_Init(void);
void SystemClock_Config_HSE(uint8_t clock_freq);
void HAL_TIM_PeriodElapsedCallback(TIM_HandleTypeDef *htim);

TIM_HandleTypeDef htimer2;
TIM_HandleTypeDef htimer5; //This line is causing the issue

UART_HandleTypeDef huart2;

uint32_t clk_freq;
int main(void)
{
    HAL_Init();
    SystemClock_Config_HSE(SYS_CLOCK_FREQ_50_MHZ);
    GPIO_Init();
    UART2_Init();
    TIMER2_Init();
    //TIMER5_Init();
    if(HAL_TIM_PWM_Start(&htimer2, TIM_CHANNEL_1) != HAL_OK)
    {
        Error_handler();
    }
//  if(HAL_TIM_Base_Start(&htimer5) != HAL_OK)
//  {
//      Error_handler();
//  }
    while(1)
    {
        clk_freq = HAL_RCC_GetHCLKFreq();
    }

    return 0;
}

/*
void HAL_TIM_PeriodElapsedCallback(TIM_HandleTypeDef *htim)
    {
        HAL_GPIO_TogglePin(GPIOA, GPIO_PIN_5);
}*/

void GPIO_Init(void)
{
    __HAL_RCC_GPIOA_CLK_ENABLE();
    GPIO_InitTypeDef ledgpio;
    ledgpio.Pin = GPIO_PIN_5;
    ledgpio.Mode = GPIO_MODE_OUTPUT_PP;
    ledgpio.Pull = GPIO_NOPULL;
    ledgpio.Speed = GPIO_SPEED_FREQ_HIGH;
    HAL_GPIO_Init(GPIOA,&ledgpio);
}

void UART2_Init(void)
{
    huart2.Instance = USART2;
    huart2.Init.BaudRate = 115200;
    huart2.Init.WordLength = UART_WORDLENGTH_8B;
    huart2.Init.StopBits = UART_STOPBITS_1;
    huart2.Init.Parity = UART_PARITY_NONE;
    huart2.Init.HwFlowCtl = UART_HWCONTROL_NONE;
    huart2.Init.Mode = UART_MODE_TX_RX;
    if ( HAL_UART_Init(&huart2) != HAL_OK )
    {
        //There is a problem
        Error_handler();
    }

}

 void TIMER2_Init(void)
{
     TIM_OC_InitTypeDef tim2PWM_Config;
     htimer2.Instance = TIM2;
     htimer2.Channel = HAL_TIM_ACTIVE_CHANNEL_1;
     htimer2.Init.Period = 10000-1; //produces a period of 200uS @ a clock of 50MHz
     htimer2.Init.Prescaler = 1;
     if ( HAL_TIM_PWM_Init(&htimer2) != HAL_OK)
     {
         Error_handler();
     }
     tim2PWM_Config.OCMode = TIM_OCMODE_PWM1;
     tim2PWM_Config.OCPolarity = TIM_OCPOLARITY_HIGH;
     tim2PWM_Config.Pulse = 2000;   //Produces a D.C of 20% with a period of 200uS.
     if( HAL_TIM_PWM_ConfigChannel(&htimer2, &tim2PWM_Config, TIM_CHANNEL_1) != HAL_OK)
     {
         Error_handler();
     }

}
 /*
 void TIMER5_Init(void)
{
    htimer5.Instance = TIM5;
    htimer5.Init.CounterMode = TIM_COUNTERMODE_UP;
    htimer5.Init.Period = 64000-1;
    htimer5.Init.Prescaler = 1; //prescaler 1 means timer CNT_CLK is divided by 2. ie. CLK / 1+1

    if (HAL_TIM_Base_Init(&htimer5)!= HAL_OK)
    {
        Error_handler();
    }

}*/

my msp.c
#include "main.h"

void HAL_MspInit(void)
{
    HAL_NVIC_SetPriorityGrouping(NVIC_PRIORITYGROUP_4);
    SCB->SHCSR |= 0x7 << 16; //usage fault, memory fault and bus fault system exceptions
    HAL_NVIC_SetPriority(MemoryManagement_IRQn,0,0);
    HAL_NVIC_SetPriority(BusFault_IRQn,0,0);
    HAL_NVIC_SetPriority(UsageFault_IRQn,0,0);
}

/*void HAL_TIM_Base_MspInit(TIM_HandleTypeDef *htim )
{
    //1. Enable the clokc for TIM 5
    __HAL_RCC_TIM5_CLK_ENABLE();

    //2Enable IRQ of tim5
    HAL_NVIC_EnableIRQ(TIM5_IRQn);

    //3. set up priority for tim5 irq
    HAL_NVIC_SetPriority(TIM5_IRQn, 15, 0);
}*/
void HAL_TIM_PWM_MspInit(TIM_HandleTypeDef *htim)
{
     GPIO_InitTypeDef tim2OC_ch_gpios;
     __HAL_RCC_TIM2_CLK_ENABLE();
     __HAL_RCC_GPIOA_CLK_ENABLE();

    tim2OC_ch_gpios.Pin = GPIO_PIN_0;
    tim2OC_ch_gpios.Mode = GPIO_MODE_AF_PP;
    tim2OC_ch_gpios.Pull = GPIO_NOPULL;
    tim2OC_ch_gpios.Speed = GPIO_SPEED_FREQ_HIGH;
    tim2OC_ch_gpios.Alternate = GPIO_AF1_TIM2;
    HAL_GPIO_Init(GPIOA, &tim2OC_ch_gpios);

     HAL_NVIC_SetPriority(TIM2_IRQn,0,0);
     HAL_NVIC_EnableIRQ(TIM2_IRQn);

}

 void HAL_UART_MspInit(UART_HandleTypeDef *huart)
{
     GPIO_InitTypeDef gpio_uart;
     __HAL_RCC_USART2_CLK_ENABLE();
     __HAL_RCC_GPIOA_CLK_ENABLE();

     //2 . Do the pin muxing configurations
     gpio_uart.Pin = GPIO_PIN_2;
     gpio_uart.Mode =GPIO_MODE_AF_PP;
     gpio_uart.Pull = GPIO_PULLUP;
     gpio_uart.Speed = GPIO_SPEED_FREQ_LOW;
     gpio_uart.Alternate =  GPIO_AF7_USART2; //UART2_TX
     HAL_GPIO_Init(GPIOA,&gpio_uart);

     gpio_uart.Pin = GPIO_PIN_3; //UART2_RX
     HAL_GPIO_Init(GPIOA,&gpio_uart);
     //3 . Enable the IRQ and set up the priority (NVIC settings )
     HAL_NVIC_EnableIRQ(USART2_IRQn);
     HAL_NVIC_SetPriority(USART2_IRQn,15,0);

}

int.c
#include "main.h"

extern TIM_HandleTypeDef htimer2;
//extern TIM_HandleTypeDef htimer5;

void SysTick_Handler (void)
{
    HAL_IncTick();
    HAL_SYSTICK_IRQHandler();
}

void TIM2_IRQHandler(void)
{
    HAL_TIM_IRQHandler(&htimer2);
}
/*
void TIM5_IRQHandler(void)
{
    HAL_TIM_IRQHandler(&htimer5);
}
*/

A: I would be very surprised if simply adding the definition "TIM_HandleTypeDef htimer5;" would affect other code. My guess is that you or CubeMX also changed some code.
I guess the problem is in msp.c, when you initialize both timers.
Here's a stripped down example of msp.c as I use it with STM32F0:
void HAL_ADC_MspInit(ADC_HandleTypeDef* hadc) {
  if (hadc->Instance == ADC1) {
    /* Peripheral clock enable */
    __HAL_RCC_ADC1_CLK_ENABLE();
  }
}

As you see, it takes action based on the value of hadc. Your code is commented out but as written didn't check the value.
Besides, I think you need to call __HAL_TIM_CLEAR_FLAG() in the interrupt handler TIM2_IRQHandler() but I could be wrong.

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Bishop Anthony B. Taylor celebrates Mass Aug. 31 at St. John Center in Little Rock for victims of sexual abuse and their families. Assisting him are Deacon Matt Glover (left) and Father Erik Pohlmeier.
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Diocesan employees gathered Aug. 31 with Bishop Anthony B. Taylor to discuss the sexual abuse scandals in the Catholic Church that have been in the news. Msgr. Jack Harris, pastor at Sacred Heart in Morrilton and a trained crisis counselor, facilitated a session for sharing reactions to the Pennsylvania Grand Jury's report and the recently disclosed credible allegations of sexual abuse by ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick.
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Mike Ming (born January 29, 1958) is an American energy industry executive who is serving as the General Manager of General Electric's Global Research Technology Center in Oklahoma City.

Biography
Ming obtained a bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering and a master's degree in engineering management from Stanford University. He attended the U.S. Air Force Academy where he earned academic honors.

After graduating from college, Ming joined Chevron as a drilling and production engineer. Ming has spent most of his career in the energy industry. He has previously served as vice president of production for Bracken Energy Company in Oklahoma City. Ming was also vice president of engineering at K. Stewart Petroleum Corporation, also in Oklahoma City, and was a managing member of K. Stewart Energy Group out of Edmond, Oklahoma. He has previously served as an adjunct professor for energy management at the University of Oklahoma Michael F. Price College of Business.

Ming served as a strategic advisor to the United States Department of Energy for the department's strategic planning initiative. In 2009, Governor Brad Henry appointed him as a member of the Oklahoma Clean Energy Independence Commission.

He previously served as the President of "Research Partnership to Secure Energy for America" (RPSEA) in Houston, Texas. RPSEA is a $500 million non-profit organization with over 180 members representing the energy industry, academia and research community that works to research the development of new energy sources and the expansion of existing resources.

Fallin Administration
On January 6, 2011, Republican Governor-elect Mary Fallin announced that she had selected Ming to serve as her Oklahoma Secretary of Energy. Ming was sworn in on January 10, 2011.

Personal life
Ming lives with his wife Diane in Edmond, Oklahoma.

References
Governor-elect Mary Fallin Selects Mike Ming as Energy Secretary, Office of Governor-elect Fallin, 2011-01-06

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Snow leopards, the iconic, well equipped cats that roam the steep mountains of Central Asia, are facing extinction. According to recent estimates per range country, approximately 7,500 individuals may remain in the wild. Making reliable estimates on their population size is quite difficult due to their secretive nature, sparse distribution and the tough remote terrain. As challenging as it is, there is a strong commitment from conservationists to save the solitary 'ghost of the mountains'. In Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan, these efforts are now supported by IUCN Save Our Species.
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Traditionally, indigenous peoples saw the snow leopard as a sacred animal, the protector of the mountains. Under the SOS Central Asia initiative, grantees are working to integrate traditional knowledge in conservation action in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. Greater respect for this species and awareness should lead to improved conditions for these threatened cats, along with social, economic, and ecological benefits to human beings.
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Finally, in Kazakhstan, some 150 estimated snow leopards practically live within the borders of Almaty, the second largest city in the country. They are losing their habitat due to the city's growing population and infrastructure development. Supported by SOS Central Asia, experts will conduct new research on the snow leopard's lifestyle in the context of urbanization, in order to support the implementation of adequate solutions.
Financial support for the coordinated conservation work across the snow leopard's natural habitats was mobilised through the IUCN Save Our Species and its SOS Central Asia initiative, and sums up to 220,000 Euro over approximately 18 months. Snow Leopard Trust, Snow Leopard Conservancy and Wildlife Without Borders have initiated snow leopard conservation projects with this new funding opportunity.
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Platonic Chomsky?
Scott Martens smartens at moncourrier.com
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> We will never know how language works in the brain, not because it's some
> sort of impenetrable mystery, but because language does not work in the
> brain. Language works in the mind. The mind can be equated with the brain
> only if neuroscientists can isolate memory in the brain. No memory, no
> mind.
Ah, Cartesianism!
I'm a materialist. To whatever extent minds exist, they exist in the human nervous system. There is evidence to support this idea, for example how behaviour and personality traits change when the brain is damaged sometimes, and specifically how language ability can change or be completely eliminated by brain damage. Memories can be lost or changed by physical damage to the brain. Language and linguistic abilities can be changed by messing with the brain.
> Neuroscientists assume that memory lurks somewhere in the arrangement of
> neurons and synapses. The paradox is that once they find it, it will no
> longer exist. Memory is recall. To remember is to retrieve something which
> has been lost to the present. So, computers don't actually have memory. If
> the sought-after information has been stored all this time, then there's no
> need to recall it. It's as if every particular thing you would ever need to
> remember is written down on a little scrap of paper somewhere, and it's
> simply a matter of finding the piece of paper so you don't have to remember
> it. If we really do have memory, and we have no reason to assume it's a
> hallucination, then it can't be found in the brain.
You have defined memory in such a way that it can't be stored in any form. If so, how does memory persist in time? It must be encoded into some sort of physical medium in order to be accessible at a later time.
> Memory is intrinsic to language. To understand a statement, we have to
> remember the preceding statements. Like music, language is essentially
> temporal. It exists in time but not in the same way that objects exist in
> time. For an object, time is passage. For language, time is accumulation.
Huh? Okay, memory is intrinsic to langauge. To understand a statement, we must be able to use a stored algorithm to parse the statement and construct meaning from it. The rest of this doesn't even make sense.
> So, language exists *across* time, just as the brain exists across space.
> The brain does not contain language; it merely facilitates its operations.
> The brain is the playing out of the mind; it's the moment-to-moment
> materialization of mentality. It doesn't contain the secrets of language or
> its rules. It just facilitates speech and comprehension in the moment. I'm
> not suggesting that the mind exists on some higher plane, imposing its
> "rules" onto matter. The mind is merely the "echo" of the brain. It
> informs the brain based on the brain's own past activities.
Okay, so you're saying minds do exist in the brain? I'm confused. As for language existing "across time" in what sense does it do so that the brain doesn't?
> This leads to a question: Is Chomsky a Platonist? These rules that generate
> and govern languages sound similar to transcendent Ideas. Do these rules
> vary at all over time? Or are they static and essentially eternal?
Whether Chomsky is a Platonist isn't of the slightest interst to me, however, language does change in time if that's what you mean. What bearing this has on the mind/body problem eludes me.
Scott Martens
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Test-driven development (TDD) is also known as test-driven design. It is a method of implementing software programming that works with unit testing, programming and refactoring on source code.
TDD – Test Driven Development technique works with automated test cases prior to writing the code. It is practiced popularly with Agile Methodologies since it helps in developing a deliverable at the end of every sprint.
The Test cases in TDD are written in programming languages such as Java, Ruby, etc. The popularly used tools in TDD are test automation tools such as Selenium, Watir, Windmill, etc.
Behavior Driven Development (BDD) is a Software Development technique that helps in defining the behavior before writing the Test Automation scripts or functional code pieces. In an Agile sprint process, it results in a deliverable product at the end of every sprint.
Different tools including Cucumber, FitNesse, PowerTools, Docker, etc. are used in BDD. The test scripts are written in simple and lucid English with Gherkin, Wiki frameworks, etc. This practice helps the stakeholders to be involved in the process. Moreover, a simplified user story helps reduce the risks involved in developing code that cannot meet the accepted user behavior.
BDD revolves around the idea of a behavior driven application. The focus in this case, is on the customer requirements and the onus is on the developers to meet it. Therefore, the testers in this process get to play as customers. If certain actions do not have any effect on the end user, BDD may not be able to serve its intended purpose. TDD, on the other hand is perfect for such scenarios.
There are many Software Development practices that are followed across industry domains. It is not possible to define a single practice that can be uniformly beneficial to all projects and processes. BDD is a good medium in capturing user actions in case of systems that are oriented towards end user actions. The best example for this is an ecommerce website or a HR application. TDD is the best suited solution wherever systems include third party API calls, Cron jobs, data exports/imports, etc.
The choice however, between TDD and BDD is rather complex. The selection depends on the testing framework suitable for the given language and comfort and willingness of the development teams, among other factors. There is always a stated argument that BDD is better that TDD. The popular reason being that BDD has the capacity to eliminate issues that can come up during TDD.
This could be true but not always. Issues in the likes of poor co-ordination and design practices will continue to persist. The major change will be in the way of a lower likelihood of writing bad test cases, which in turn can fetch stronger results.
Neither of the styles are better than the other in comparison, it all depends on the utility and the context.
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Henry County police are investigating an accidental shooting near Stockbridge.
A man accidentally shot himself and his 9-year-old daughter while cleaning his handgun, Henry County police said Wednesday.
The incident happened about 12:30 a.m. near Stockbridge, Henry County police spokesman Capt. Mike Ireland said.
"The weapon accidentally discharged, striking the father in the hand and then striking his 9 year-old- daughter in the leg," Ireland said.
Both were taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
No charges have been filed in connection with the incident, Ireland said.
Since Jan. 18, 2015, more than 20 children have died in accidental shootings in Georgia, an investigation by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Channel 2 Action News found.
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Our approach is based on our best practice publications The Good Analyst and The Good Investor, and our participation in sector initiatives for sharing and building up knowledge, such as the Impact Management Project.We focus on building your capacity and skills, and helping you implement practical solutions that are a fit for your organisation's available resource and time.
Challenging your existing impact framework at regular intervals will help you refine your strategy and identify areas for improvement. Examining key service areas and your theory of change will help reveal insights about what is core to your social mission and helps re-define the relative priority of your activities. You will be more confident in your mission and model, and this work will facilitate good strategic decision making.
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How to Build a Better Finance Team Using Diversity
The recent Pride Month celebrations got us thinking about diversity and its important role in any finance and accounting team. In the workplace, bringing together employees with different backgrounds like LGBTQ and/or various cultures, perspectives, experiences, and skills helps create a more dynamic, flexible, and adaptable team that will have a range of tools and qualities to solve any problem.
Pride originated as a protest, a chance for the LGBTQ community to have a voice when society was otherwise silencing them. As society became more accepting, the LGBTQ community members finally had the chance to show their talents and skills. The Pride movement began to expand into cheerful, supportive parades, events, and celebrations that are an inspiring reminder that when you encourage diversity, and truly embrace it, powerful things can happen. However, for diversity to truly work for a team, it helps to have the following ingredients.
Buy-in from the Top
Leadership support for diversity is integral to making it work. A recent study found that, many times, those in senior positions feel that they're doing enough to successfully implement diversity; but this is often not as true as they may think. According to the results of the study, there is "a strong correlation between perceptions of inclusivity and overall leadership effectiveness", which means leaders who are not seen as championing diversity often don't leave the best impression with employees.
Leaders who aren't open enough about inclusivity, who don't challenge themselves and their teams enough when it comes to creating a diverse workplace, could ultimately be seen as failing in their roles. Continually looking for opportunities to add diversity to a team, and following through on implementing changes based on those opportunities creates a more positive workplace and a happier, stronger team.
Other research has shown that while employers say they feel inclusivity is important to a business overall, the fact is that around 53% of LGBTQ workers are not open about who they are because they aren't confident that they'll be treated the same as other employees when there are no actual anti-discrimination policies in place. Ultimately, this can affect a company's bottom line.
According to a UCLA study, 92% of companies surveyed that had anti-discrimination policies say that those policies have a positive impact on annual sales, as well as lead to better recruitment and retention of top talent. Companies that don't support LGBTQ inclusion could see a hit to their sales, considering the global LGBTQ consumer market is approximately $3.7 trillion, not to mention the market value of the community's supporters.
The potential for happier employees, increased revenue, and a more positive work environment are important reasons why those in leadership positions should step up and take notice of opportunities for diversity and inclusion practices.
Pro Tip: "How to Retain Top Accounting and Finance Talent" for more insight on what keeps employees engaged.
Broad Application
A survey published in the Harvard Business Review found a correlation between companies that implemented diversity and company revenue.
Companies which hired more diverse talent had happier and more productive employees. This also had driven greater innovation in the teams and increased the profits, compared to the companies which were less diverse.
The survey found that "the more dimensions of diversity were represented, the stronger the relationship was (between diversity, performance, and profit)", which indicates that while including some diversity initiatives is great, companies can benefit far more by including the broadest spectrum of diversity possible in their team.
Ways to do this include things like hiring strategies that remove bias, training programs for cultural sensitivity, communication techniques that allow open dialogue about cultural differences, and HR initiatives such as inclusive benefits for same-sex partners. Broad application of diversity initiatives should include aspects such as race, gender, age, sexual preference, education, and industry background.
"Fundamentally inclusion is about productivity. It's about getting the most out of your workforce, it's about letting your employees be themselves … which ultimately will improve their profitability and shareholder's value," said Suki Sandhu, the founder of INvolve, an organisation championing diversity inclusion in businesses in his interview with The Guardian.
Working with a trusted recruiter can help find candidates with different backgrounds, attributes, and skill sets that perfectly meet a company's needs. Hiring diverse candidates will only benefit the team if an employer also has inclusion policies in place that will allow people with different backgrounds and experiences to feel comfortable and be able to express themselves fully.
Read: "5 Things to Think About Before You Hire a Finance Recruiter" for tips on how to find the right recruiter for your needs.
Talking about wanting to be more diverse is just the first step in making it happen. If real action hasn't been taken, the feeling of inclusion hasn't been achieved. Once diversity initiatives have been identified and planned, leaders should take steps each day to follow through on the intention of those initiatives.
It's not enough to simply implement something one year and then walk away feeling like that's all that will ever be needed. Diversity and inclusion should not be a side project or simple discussion, it must become ingrained in the company culture in order for it to really make a difference and allow people to feel comfortable, open, and heard.
The world is ever-changing, and staying on top of movements and social shifts can give a company the competitive advantage when it comes to its diversity and how its commitment to inclusivity is perceived.
Read: "What 11 CEOs Have Learned About Championing Diversity" to learn more about what it takes to make diversity a real focus in an organization.
Employee Input
A diversity plan or strategy that is shared with everyone in the company can help get the ball rolling. Meetings can focus on what ideas are on the table so far, and can be a great opportunity to get input from all team members to ensure that everyone has a say and that they feel well represented.
When gathering team members to discuss diversity initiatives, try to channel some of the electric energy that is highlighted every year during the Pride Week celebrations to help them get excited about making strides when it comes to creating a more inclusive environment, a more open communication channel, and a more supportive team.
Ensure leaders champion the diversity initiatives and lead by example.
A leader's effectiveness is strongly linked to fostering inclusivity.
Include as many dimensions of diversity in the workplace as possible.
Diversity can improve employee performance and increase the innovation.
A more inclusive environment can positively affect a company's bottom line.
Work with a trusted recruiter to help find diverse talent.
Diversity initiatives require real action to make a difference.
Rather than treat diversity like a project, consider it part of company culture.
It's important to stay up-to-date on the changing aspects of diversity.
Getting employee input on diversity lets them feel heard and respected.
Inclusivity means employees feel comfortable expressing who they are.


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Trulieve to Acquire Harvest Health in Largest-Ever U.S. Cannabis Deal
Trulieve Cannabis Corp. is set to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Harvest Health & Recreation in a deal worth approximately $2.1 billion. It's the largest-ever cannabis transaction in the U.S. and will create the nation's most profitable multi-state operator, the companies said in a press release.
The combined firm will have a consensus 2021 revenue of $1.2 billion, according to the release.
Kim Rivers, Trulieve CEO, described the deal as the industry's "largest and most exciting acquisition so far."
"This combination offers us the opportunity to leverage our respective strong foundations and propel us forward with an unparalleled platform for future growth. Harvest provides us with an immediate and significant presence in new and established markets and accelerates our entry into the adult use space in Arizona." – Rivers in a statement
Steve White, CEO of Harvest, described Trulieve as having "achieved unrivaled success and scale in its home state of Florida."
"As one of the oldest multi-state operators, we believe our track record of identifying and developing attractive market opportunities combined with our recent successful launch of adult-use sales in Arizona will add tremendous value to the combined organization as it continues to expand and grow in the coming years," he said in a statement.
The firms will have a combined 2020 adjusted EBITDA of $266 million and a combined 2021E consensus adjusted EBITDA of $461 million. The combined business will have operations in 11 states, consisting of 22 cultivation and processing facilities with a total capacity of 3.1 million square feet, and 126 dispensaries in both medical and adult-use cannabis markets.
The deal was unanimously approved by the board of directors for both companies.
Original story posted on: Ganjapreneur
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Charming Assassin's Creed by Damien
Assassin's Creed is a game that is set in the past with the main character's subconsciousness traveling through the fabric of time to acquire hidden knowledge. The level designers of Assassin's Creed Unity have meticulously recreated the streets of 1789 Paris to allow the users to become completely engulfed by the atmosphere of this proud and ancient city. Each year, games are becoming more and more realistic, and soon the line between movie footage and computer generated world will completely blur. This is both scary and exciting prospect, yet there is no doubt that someday, virtual world will be indistinguishable from the real one. To illustrate this, Damien Hypolite has taken a series of photos which compare scenes from Assassin's Creed to the real placed in modern Paris. (Photo by Damien)
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With their affinity for hunting, sneaking, and hidden blade-like retractable claw, cats are really the assassins of the animal world. They're not as intimidating when they're kittens dressed up as assassins from the upcoming Assassin's Creed Unity, but what they lack in deadliness they more than make up for in cuteness. YouTube user Mr.TVCow posted the video, in which four hooded kittens hunt down a french soldier, much like like in a number of trailers for Assassin's Creed Unity. They use their eagle vision ability, parkour after their target, and perform lethal aerial assassinations, and yes, it's as unbearably adorable as it sounds.
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Fact John Hinckley, who Tried to Kill Reagan, will be Released
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Sad Animal Activists Hold Memorial for Dead Animals in Melbourne
An Animal Liberation Victoria activist cries as she holds a dead animal at Federation Square on October 1, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. Over 200 activists gathered with the bodies of deceased animals to publicly grieve their deaths. Animal Liberation Victoria is against the treatment of animals as "property" an promotes a vegan lifestyle. (Photo by Graham Denholm)
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Iris Mae Van Meter
January 5, 1935 - May 5, 2021
Iris Mae Van Meter, age 86 of Thayer, passed away May 5, 2021 at Morningstar Care Homes of Fredonia. Iris was born January 5, 1935 in Dayton, Ohio to George and Mary (Leach) Kelley. She was raised by her grandparents alongside her sisters Esther and Alene. At an early age, they were sent to boarding school in Breathitt County, Kentucky, where Iris would graduate from Mt. Carmel High School in 1953. She continued her education at Kentucky Mountain Bible College, graduating with an associates degree in Christian Education in 1956. While at bible college, Iris met a young man that would be the love of her life. It was the start of a great journey serving the Lord together. On June 11, 1960, she was united in marriage to Dale Van Meter in Vancleave, Kentucky. Together, they raised 6 children and followed the Lord's leading as a couple for nearly 62 years. Iris and Dale's journey took them many places while pastoring churches over the years in Kansas, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Idaho. Wherever they were, Iris would take on the role of hostess of the house. They frequently had visitors over to enjoy her pie and coffee. She also supervised the foodservice workers at the local Senior Center, and when word got around that she was cooking, attendance tripled. At one time, she started a business with a neighbor baking and selling home made pies. They were known to bake 40 pies a day and sell them all. Upon retirement, Iris and Dale moved to the Thayer area, although they didn't slow down. They planted a huge orchard with 600 apple, pear, and peach trees, and raised and sold fruit and sweet apple cider. Iris was a member of the Kansas Fruit Growers Association. She honorably served on the Kansas State Board of Education from 2003-2007, and at one time was a Kansas State Senate candidate. She was also a member of the Neodesha Church of the Nazarene Church. Iris was a faithful servant of the Lord, a wonderful wife, and a great Mom and Grammy. She touched many lives and will be dearly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Dale of the home. Children Kevin Van Meter of Yates Center, KS Lauren Van Meter of Los Angeles, CA Elizabeth Patzer and husband Brad of Post Falls,ID Kristian Van Meteren and wife Echo of Leavenworth, KS Kellene Van Meter and husband Travis of Palmetto, FL Alicia Sterling and husband Layne of Humboldt, KS 13 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren She was preceded in death by her parents, and sisters Esther DeMint and Alene Poe. Family will receive friends at visitation on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Neodesha Church of the Nazarene in Neodesha, KS. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm at the Neodesha Church of the Nazarene in Neodesha, KS Interment will follow at the Thayer Cemetery in Thayer, KS Memorial contributions can be made to the Neodesha Church of the Nazarene Missions Fund and can be mailed to or left with the funeral home. Services entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home, 420 S. 20th, PO Box 247, Fredonia, KS 66736
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Teófila Martínez Saiz és una política espanyola nascuda el 5 de gener de 1948 a Santander (Cantàbria). És arquitecta tècnica de professió. Pertany al Partit Popular, en què va ingressar el 1977, quan era Aliança Popular. Va ser alcaldessa de Cadis i diputada del Congrés per la província de Cadis.

Al desembre de 1982 va ser elegida secretària general provincial d'Aliança Popular a Cadis. De 1983 fins a 1987 va ser regidora a l'ajuntament de Puerto de Santa María. És alcaldessa de Cadis des de l'any 1995, i fou l'alcaldessa més votada de les capitals de província d'Espanya en les eleccions municipals de 2003 i 2007 amb al voltant del 60% dels vots. A les eleccions municipals de 2011 revalidà el càrrec, mantenint-se així com a alcaldessa durant vint anys.

Ha estat diputada al Congrés dels Diputats (1989 - 2000) i senadora per la Comunitat Autònoma d'Andalusia (2000 - 2004). Va presidir el PP d'Andalusia des de 1999 fins a 2004, perdent les eleccions al Parlament d'Andalusia els anys 2000 i 2004, essent substituïda posteriorment per Javier Arenas. Ha exercit de portaveu del PP a la Comissió d'Obres Públiques del Congrés dels Diputats i coordinadora de Comissions del Grup Popular al Congrés. Presidenta nacional de Dones per a la Democràcia i membre del Comitè Executiu Nacional del PP.

Possible implicació al cas Bárcenas
Segons els papers de Bárcenas, publicats pel diari El País, Teófila Martínez estaria entre els càrrecs del Partit Popular que van rebre, presumptament, sobresous del partit.

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Enllaços externs

 Web del Parlament d'Andalusia
 Teófila Martínez a Twitter

Diputats càntabres al Congrés dels Diputats
Persones de Santander
Alcaldes andalusos
Diputats andalusos al Congrés dels Diputats pel PP
Polítics gaditans
Diputats de la setena legislatura del Parlament d'Andalusia
Diputats al Congrés dels Diputats (IV Legislatura)
Diputats al Congrés dels Diputats (V Legislatura)
Diputats al Congrés dels Diputats (VI Legislatura)
Diputats al Congrés dels Diputats (IX Legislatura)
Diputats al Congrés dels Diputats (X Legislatura)
Diputats al Congrés dels Diputats (XI Legislatura)
Diputats al Congrés dels Diputats (XII Legislatura)
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Q: How can I prevent Backspace from navigating back in javascript? This works in IE, but I cannot get it to work in Opera or Firefox.    I want to prevent Backspace from navigating away if and only if the current focus is the SELECT dropdown.
<html>
<body>
<select id="testselect">
    <option value="1">1</option>
    <option value="2">2</option>
    <option value="3">3</option>
    <option value="4">4</option>
</select>
<script language="javascript">
    document.getElementById("testselect").onkeydown = function(e) {
        if(!e) {
            e = event;
        }
        alert(e.keyCode);
        if (e.keyCode == 8 || e.keyCode == 46) {
       e.returnValue = false;

        e.cancelBubble = true;
        if (e.stopPropagation) { e.stopPropagation(); alert("stoppropagation");}
        if (e.preventDefault) { e.preventDefault(); alert("preventdefault");}
        return false;
        }
    };
</script>
</body>
</html>

A: Using jquery - for only select dropdown
$(document).ready(function(){
     //for IE use keydown, for Mozilla keypress
     //as described in scr: http://www.codeproject.com/KB/scripting/PreventDropdownBackSpace.aspx
     $('select').keypress(function(event){if (event.keyCode == 8) {return false;}});
     $('select').keydown(function(event){if (event.keyCode == 8) {return false;}});
}

For all elements in page except input controls and textarea is as follows
<script type="text/javascript">

    //set this variable according to the need within the page
    var BACKSPACE_NAV_DISABLED = true;

    function fnPreventBackspace(event){if (BACKSPACE_NAV_DISABLED && event.keyCode == 8) {return false;}}
    function fnPreventBackspacePropagation(event){if(BACKSPACE_NAV_DISABLED && event.keyCode == 8){event.stopPropagation();}return true;}

    $(document).ready(function(){
        if(BACKSPACE_NAV_DISABLED){
            //for IE use keydown, for Mozilla keypress
            //as described in scr: http://www.codeproject.com/KB/scripting/PreventDropdownBackSpace.aspx
            $(document).keypress(fnPreventBackspace);
            $(document).keydown(fnPreventBackspace);

            //Allow Backspace is the following controls
            $('input').keypress(fnPreventBackspacePropagation);
            $('input').keydown(fnPreventBackspacePropagation);
            $('textarea').keypress(fnPreventBackspacePropagation);
            $('textarea').keydown(fnPreventBackspacePropagation);
        }
    });

</script>

A: That's trickier than I would have thought.  Depending on the reason you are preventing the user from backspacing away from the page, something like this might work for you:
<script type="text/javascript">

        var bShowWarning = false;

        document.getElementById("testselect").onkeydown = function(e) {
            if (!e) {
                e = event;
            }
            if (e.keyCode == 8 || e.keyCode == 46) {
                bShowWarning = true;
            }
        };

        function UnLoadWindow() {
            if (!bShowWarning) return;
            return 'If you leave the page your data will be lost.';
        }

        window.onbeforeunload = UnLoadWindow;
    </script>

A: Well, turns out that Opera needs the event to be cancelled in the onkeypress event, not onkeydown.
Reference: http://jimblackler.net/blog/?p=20

A: You might want to check out the source code for the project from this article.  He goes into detail about how he had to contend with the backspace key in different browsers.


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Thursday Feb 28, 2019
If you haven't already met Pilates Instructor and Elixr Education and Courses Manager Katrina Ward or taken one of her classes, trust us, you're missing out! And not just on her passion for correct alignment and functional movement as well as her eye for detail, but on her warm welcome and sparkling smile, too. We sat down with Katrina to find out more about the move from corporate career to Pilates Instructor – and because she's always up for new adventures, we couldn't wait to hear about the next one...
You started your career in the corporate world. What inspired you to make the leap to teaching Pilates?
I worked in PR and Communications for 15 years. My last role was Corporate Social Responsibility Manager for a large alcoholic beverages company. For many years, I taught dancing before and after work and, once I'd completed my Pilates Instructor Training, I taught Pilates, too. After a while, I realised I was more passionate about Pilates and movement than I was about my full-time career – so I did some more training and made the change!
What was the biggest challenge you faced when changing careers?
Figuring out if I could afford to live off a Pilates Instructor's pay! I support myself, so it was very important that I could afford my monthly bills, and still have a life and be able to travel.
What advice do you have for women wanting to succeed in the workplace?
To quote Sheryl Sandberg, 'Lean in' (I'd also recommend reading the book, I found it really insightful). Back yourself, believe in your skills and ability to succeed, and don't be afraid to ask for that pay raise or promotion.
How long have you been practising Pilates and how has it impacted your health and body?
I started Pilates about 22 years ago, when I was suffering with a lower back injury, and it made so much sense to me. Since then, it's been part of my regular exercise regime. Where my health is concerned, Pilates has given me another exercise option – I've never been a 'gym' person and have always preferred dance classes and yoga. As for my body, it's really helped me to build strength and stability. I'm not a naturally strong person and I'm hyper-mobile, so Pilates provides me with strength in the correct alignment.
What does your typical training week look like?
I like to do at least three Pilates classes, three cardio sets if possible, and one PT session with Grainne each week. In winter, I run. I'm also doing some altitude training at the moment, to prepare for my up-coming trip to South America.
What do you love most about working at Elixr?
Two things: The members – it's incredibly satisfying teaching such a wonderful group of people who love Pilates and are so enthusiastic about doing it – and my colleagues, a team of very passionate Instructors who are keen to learn and get better at their craft, which is inspiring.
What can members expect from your class?
Hopefully, a fun and challenging full body workout. I am a technically focused Instructor and prioritise correct alignment during each exercise.
You're constantly working to increase your Pilates knowledge. What qualifications do you have and are there any that you'd like to add to the list?
I've done Elixr School of Pilates training, completing Fundamentals, Matwork, Reformer and Studio, as well as all the Instructor workshops. I've also completed my Cert III and IV in Fitness, Barre teacher training, FMS (Functional Movement Screen) and my 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. Next, I'd like to do my ESOP Studio exam, the Blackroll Certified Trainers course and SFMA (Selective Functional Movement Assessment) Level 1 training.
Can you tell us a little about what students who enrol for an ESOP course can expect?
Our aim at the Elixr School of Pilates is to produce confident, well-rounded Pilates Instructors with a sound understanding of anatomy and physiology. We make sure that students understand which muscles work in each exercise, teach them a comprehensive exercise repertoire and provide them with lesson planning and teaching skills so they can be a confident teacher.
Do you think it's important that we celebrate International Women's Day?
Absolutely! We still have a long way to go to achieve true gender equality. For me, it's important that everyone recognises this, that we celebrate the achievements, and that we support one other to take the next steps, leaps and bounds forward for gender equality. I love the theme for this years IWD, 'More Powerful Together', as it's so true that when we work together, we can achieve so much more.
What positive changes would you like to see come about for women in your lifetime?
Wouldn't it be nice not to even have to talk about gender equality? Unfortunately, we're a long way from that. In Australia, I'd like to see equal pay as the norm and more women at the top in business. Globally, especially in underdeveloped countries, I'd like to see young women have equal access to education – it's key to a better society.
Who is the most inspirational woman in your life?
There are so many! But I'd have to say my mum. She worked full time while raising three kids – looking back, I have no idea how she did it all! – and gave us the freedom to succeed (or fail) as we wanted, always reassuring us that she and my dad would be there regardless. I'm really pleased to see her retired now and doing all of the things that she loves.
What do you consider your greatest achievement to be?
Being brave enough to live my dreams. I moved away from my family, lived and worked overseas for five years and then came home and changed my career.
Looking back, is there any advice you'd give your 21-year-old self?
Stop working so hard!
I'm off to South America at the end of February for six weeks. We're tackling the Inca Trail at the end of the trip and I'm interested to see how I cope at high altitude. After that, I'll start training for my second City 2 Surf – I'm keen to improve on my time this year.
Quick fire questions
Favourite brekkie spot?
Bennett Street Dairy on Bondi Road – great food and amazing service.
Morning or evening workout?
If I'm not teaching, I do prefer to get it done first thing in the morning. But I like to do something every day, so if I only have time in the evening, that's when I'll do it!
Pilates must-have?
A foam roller. I'm on it every day. It's so important to release!
Favourite happy mood music? Jump Around, House of Pain.
Cats or dogs?
Cats! I have an adorable little fur baby, Sammi.
Mates or dates?
Dates. My mates would understand these days!
I teach Pilates to…
Help people move and develop a love of exercise.
If I wasn't a Pilates Instructor I'd be…
Really upset that I'm not a Pilates Instructor anymore!
When I'm not teaching, I'm…
Probably upstairs running Elixr Education, down at the beach or on the coast walk, or at home with Sammi.
I live according to the mantra(s)…
Just Do It (thanks, Nike!)
Do something every day that makes you feel good and is good for you.
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Harvey Freeman [textual record, moving images, graphic material] – 2006-2012.
1 optical disc (48:20 min.) : col. ; DVD
35 photographs : col. ; 16 x 11 cm
Accession consists of records related to the military career of Corporal Tamar Freeman, particularly her 6-month deployment to Kandahar, Afghanistan. Included is postcard and email correspondence sent to her parents detailing issues of camp life, her religious observance, as well as her role as a medic; a DVD of the film "Sisters in Arms" written and directed by Tamar's sister, Beth Freeman; newspaper clippings and articles on Tamar and the film "Sisters in Arms"; photographs of Tamar receiving an award from the Canadian Jewish Congress, of her family greeting her at the airport upon return to Canada, a portrait of Tamar with another soldier and General Hillier, as well as images taken of fellow soldiers and the surroundings while in Afghanistan.
Corporal Tamar Freeman (1967-) is the daughter of Harvey and Gilda Freeman. She began her military career as an army reservist in 1990. As a reservist, she committed one day per week and one weekend per month to working in hospitals on board ships and in defence research facilities. In 2006, she joined the regular infantry as a medic in the Second Field Ambulance unit. She served in Kandahar for 6 months between 2006 and 2007 as a medic treating wounded soldiers, Afghan allies and civilians. She also served as part of the Provincial Reconstruction Team at a village medical clinic. She received the Alan Rose Award for International Human Dignity from the Canadian Jewish Congress in 2007. Corporal Freeman is currently stationed at Base Borden in Ontario.
Partially closed. Researchers must receive permission from the OJA Director prior to accessing some of the records.
Use restrictions note: Personal emails are confidential and require the permission of Tamar Freeman before accessing.
Afghan War, 2001---Participation, Canadian
Soldiers--Canada
Freeman, Tamar
Kulanu Toronto [graphic material (electronic), textual record, moving images] – 2009-2015.
graphic material (electronic)
ca. 400 photographs (jpg)
2 optical discs
Accession consists of material documenting Kulanu Toronto, the city's main Jewish LGBTQ+ social, educational, and cultural group. Included are: 209 photographs of Kulanu Toronto at the 2013 Pride parade; 194 photographs of the World Congress of GLBT Jews held in Winnipeg in 2013; newspaper clippings documenting various activities and initiatives of Kulanu Toronto including its opposition to the presence of the Queers Against Israeli Apartheid (QuAII) group at Pride; material pertaining to the Eighteen: 22 LGBTQ Jewish gathering in Salzburg, Austria; and copies of two Martin Gladstone documentaries, Reclaiming Our Pride and Why is it Hate?
Kulanu Toronto was founded in 2000. It incorporated as a not-for-profit in 2014. Following its dissolution in 2018, some of its functions were taken over by the Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre LGBTQ Initiative.
Copyright is not held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission prior to use.
Partially closed. Researchers must receive permission from the donor prior to accessing some of the records.
Gay pride parades
Jewish sexual minorities
Kulanu Toronto
Reclaiming Our Pride video [moving images] – 2010.
1 DVD ( 58 mins., 41 secs.)
Accession consists of 1 DVD titled "Reclaiming Our Pride: A documentary film about Pride and Prejudice" by Martin Gladstone. The film explores the controversy that surrounded the 2009 Gay Pride Parade generated by the inclusion of groups that branded Israel an apartheid state.
Produced by Queer Films Corporation.
Gladstone, Martin
Pride Toronto
Queers Against Israeli Apartheid
graphic material 21
graphic material (electronic) 3
moving images (electronic) 1
multiple media 1
textual record (electronic) 1
Anniversaries 1
Diaries 1
Family-owned business enterprises 2
Jewish sexual minorities 2
Jewish women 1
Newsletters 1
Nonprofit organizations 4
Occupations 1
Societies 2
South Africa--Emigration and immigration 1
Torah scrolls 1
Zionism 1
Freeman, Tamar 1
Gladstone, Martin 1
Kulanu Toronto 1
Pride Toronto 1
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The market has been volatile in the fourth quarter as the Federal Reserve continued its rate hikes to normalize the interest rates. Small cap stocks have been hit hard as a result, as the Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) has underperformed the larger S&P 500 ETF (SPY) by nearly 7 percentage points. SEC filings and hedge fund investor letters indicate that the smart money seems to be paring back their overall long exposure since summer months, and the funds' movements is one of the reasons why the major indexes have retraced. In this article, we analyze what the smart money thinks of Prudential Public Limited Company (NYSE:PUK) and find out how it is affected by hedge funds' moves.
Is Prudential Public Limited Company (NYSE:PUK) undervalued? Hedge funds are taking a bullish view. The number of long hedge fund positions went up by 4 recently. Our calculations also showed that PUK isn't among the 30 most popular stocks among hedge funds. PUK was in 9 hedge funds' portfolios at the end of the fourth quarter of 2018. There were 5 hedge funds in our database with PUK holdings at the end of the previous quarter.
Let's take a look at the key hedge fund action regarding Prudential Public Limited Company (NYSE:PUK).
How have hedgies been trading Prudential Public Limited Company (NYSE:PUK)?
At Q4's end, a total of 9 of the hedge funds tracked by Insider Monkey held long positions in this stock, a change of 80% from one quarter earlier. The graph below displays the number of hedge funds with bullish position in PUK over the last 14 quarters. So, let's review which hedge funds were among the top holders of the stock and which hedge funds were making big moves.
Of the funds tracked by Insider Monkey, Jim Simons's Renaissance Technologies has the biggest position in Prudential Public Limited Company (NYSE:PUK), worth close to $16.3 million, accounting for less than 0.1%% of its total 13F portfolio. On Renaissance Technologies's heels is PEAK6 Capital Management, managed by Matthew Hulsizer, which holds a $4.7 million position; the fund has less than 0.1%% of its 13F portfolio invested in the stock. Other professional money managers with similar optimism contain Peter Rathjens, Bruce Clarke and John Campbell's Arrowstreet Capital, Paul Marshall and Ian Wace's Marshall Wace LLP and Robert B. Gillam's McKinley Capital Management.
As one would reasonably expect, some big names have been driving this bullishness. PEAK6 Capital Management, managed by Matthew Hulsizer, initiated the most outsized position in Prudential Public Limited Company (NYSE:PUK). PEAK6 Capital Management had $4.7 million invested in the company at the end of the quarter. Paul Marshall and Ian Wace's Marshall Wace LLP also made a $1.1 million investment in the stock during the quarter. The following funds were also among the new PUK investors: Ken Griffin's Citadel Investment Group, D. E. Shaw's D E Shaw, and Michael Platt and William Reeves's BlueCrest Capital Mgmt..
Let's now review hedge fund activity in other stocks – not necessarily in the same industry as Prudential Public Limited Company (NYSE:PUK) but similarly valued. We will take a look at Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Grp, Inc. (NYSE:SMFG), Lloyds Banking Group PLC (NYSE:LYG), The Southern Company (NYSE:SO), and Allergan plc (NYSE:AGN). This group of stocks' market values are closest to PUK's market value.
As you can see these stocks had an average of 25.5 hedge funds with bullish positions and the average amount invested in these stocks was $1145 million. That figure was $30 million in PUK's case. Allergan plc (NYSE:AGN) is the most popular stock in this table. On the other hand Lloyds Banking Group PLC (NYSE:LYG) is the least popular one with only 10 bullish hedge fund positions. Compared to these stocks Prudential Public Limited Company (NYSE:PUK) is even less popular than LYG. Our calculations showed that top 15 most popular stocks among hedge funds returned 19.7% through March 15th and outperformed the S&P 500 ETF (SPY) by 6.6 percentage points. Hedge funds were also right about betting on PUK as the stock returned 22.4% and outperformed the market as well.


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Bill would require Arizona tribes to resolve water disputes
'They are going to consider it an attack on their very existence. And it really is.'
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PHOENIX (AP) — Republican legislative leaders have introduced legislation to require tribes in Arizona to resolve longstanding water disputes with the state before negotiating new gambling pacts.
Cosponsors of the legislation, House Bill 244 7, include House Speaker Rusty Bowers, R-Mesa, and Senate President Karen Fann, R-Prescott, the Arizona Republic reports.
The bill's chief sponsor, Prescott Republican Rep. Steve Pierce, said it would help speed up the state's complex and lengthy negotiations with tribes over water rights because tribes want to retain the economic benefits of gambling casinos.
"It needs to be resolved for the tribes and for the state," Pierce said of the water disputes.
Republican Gov. Doug Ducey's office in recent years has been negotiating new tribal gambling compacts, potentially overhauling them.
Terms of the state's compacts with individual tribes dictate how much gambling revenue is shared with state and local governments.
Ducey during his Jan. 13 State of the State address thanked tribal leaders for the negotiations, and said a deal was "close."
"It's been a give and take," he said. "We owe it to our tribes and our citizens to get it done."
Under the proposed water legislation, "This state may not enter into, negotiate, execute, extend or renew any tribal-state gaming compact with a tribe that is a party to litigation regarding water rights in which this state is an adverse party."
Pierce told the Republic that he had't heard from Ducey's office about the water bill but that he expects initial opposition from tribes.
That's understandable but the bill would help the tribes, Pierce said. "The sooner they get things resolved, the bills from the lawyers' offices go down."
Sen. Jamescita Peshlakai, D-Cameron and Navajo, said it's certain the tribes will oppose the measure.
"They are going to consider it an attack on their very existence. And it really is."
She said the issues were individually important.
"This bill would try to merge them together to address an Arizona state water crisis that the state itself has not prepared for. Each of those issues needs to be addressed on their own," Peshlakai said.
Sarah Porter, director of the Kyl Center for Water Policy at Arizona State University's Morrison Institute, said a problem with the bill is that tribes don't hold all the cards in the water disputes.
"It is not really in the tribes' power to settle," Porter said. "They could deeply desire to settle, but there are lots of other parties and entities that have to participate."
Porter said a tribe could have a gambling compact tied up as the parties in a water settlement wait for approval from the federal government, for example.
"This bill would change the balance of power ... and give the other parties to a potential water settlement also power over tribes ability to negotiate a gaming compact," Porter said.
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Thomas Fire destroys entire apartment complex in downtown Ventura
By Brandi Hitt
VENTURA, Calif. (KABC) -- The massive Thomas Fire continued to engulf everything in its path Tuesday, even destroying an entire apartment complex in downtown Ventura.
The multi-story Hawaiian Village apartment complex was fully engulfed in flames by 4 a.m.
Firefighters tried to prevent the flames from swallowing up the complex. However, all of the apartment units were destroyed in the blaze.
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Samantha Wells-Zuniga, a resident of the complex, fled just in time and was forced to sit on the sidewalk and watch her home burn. She said she was with her 4-year-old grandson when the fire came out of nowhere.
The Hawaiian Village apartment complex in downtown Ventura was engulfed in flames amid the Thomas Fire.
She said around 10 p.m. Monday, she thought she had plenty of time. But by midnight, the fire had reached her patio and quickly devoured everything in sight.
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"We've been watching all these disasters on TV, you really don't think about when it happens to you, and what do you pack in that moment? I'm like throwing shoes and things that don't really matter," Wells-Zuniga said as she fought back tears. "I just wanted to get out of the house, so we just left basically with just the clothes on our back and the Christmas presents that we just shopped for."
Wells-Zuniga said the apartment complex is home to many elderly residents, and she was not certain if everyone got out safely.
Police and fire officials described it as an "all-hands-on-deck" situation, as they tried to save lives.
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