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Frontispiece from Elles
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Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864–1901)
Frontispiece from Elles, 1896
Lithograph printed in olive green, blue, and orange on cream wove paper
20 11/16 x 15 13/16 in. (52.5 x 40.2 cm)
Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, 1962.107
A monument in modern printmaking, Toulouse-Lautrec's Elles portfolio has been interpreted as a chronicle of the daily lives of lesbians involved in the worlds of prostitution and entertainment. The evocative image of a woman in nightdress letting down her hair, seen from behind, in combination with the presence of a man's top hat introduces one of the themes.
The Impressionist Line from Degas to Toulouse-Lautrec: Drawings and Prints from the Clark
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Drawing and Printmaking in Nineteenth-Century France
Complete Artist Index
— Degas
— Gauguin
— Manet
— Toulouse-Lautrec
Works by Decade


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Encarta defintitions 1, and 2 (Microsoft).
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Map Vicksburg and its defences. Constructed and engraved to illustrate "The war with the South"
Vicksburg and its defences. Constructed and engraved to illustrate "The war with the South"
- From Tomes, Robert. The war with the South, New York, Virtue & Yorston, 1862-1867. v. 2, between p. 566 and 567.
- Signed (facsim.): Charles, Sholl, Topl. Engineer.
- "Entered according to act of Congress AD. 1863 by Virtue, Yorston & Co."
- Caption in lower margin: A topographical map of Vicksburg & its vicinity showing all batteries that were in existence at the time of its fall, with the names of the owners of plantations, &c.
1 map, col., 21 x 17 cm.
Scale ca. 1:72,500. LC Civil War Maps (2nd ed.), 283.2 From Tomes, Robert. The war with the South, New York, Virtue & Yorston, 1862-1867. v. 2, between p. 566 and 567. Signed (facsim.): Charles, Sholl, Topl. Engineer. "Entered according to act of Congress AD. 1863 by Virtue, Yorston & Co." Caption in lower margin: A topographical map of Vicksburg & its vicinity showing all batteries that were in existence at the time of its fall, with the names of the owners of plantations, &c. Description derived from published bibliography. Available also through the Library of Congress web site as raster image.
Sholl, Charles. Vicksburg and its defences. Constructed and engraved to illustrate "The war with the South" . [S.l, 1863] Map. https://www.loc.gov/item/99447426/.
Sholl, C. (1863) Vicksburg and its defences. Constructed and engraved to illustrate "The war with the South" . [S.l] [Map] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/99447426/.
Sholl, Charles. Vicksburg and its defences. Constructed and engraved to illustrate "The war with the South" . [S.l, 1863] Map. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, <www.loc.gov/item/99447426/>.
Contributor: United States Coast Survey - Krebs, Charles G.
Contributor: United States Coast Survey - Maedel, J. W.
In and about Vicksburg. An illustrated guide book to the city of Vicksburg, Mississippi. Also available in digital form.
Pemberton's Headquarters, Vicksburg, Miss. 1 negative : glass ; 8 x 10 in.


Few people can say they've literally walked in Bp. Baraga's footsteps, but today we speak with one who can. Listen to this week's episode to hear about Curtis Chambers' amazing journey across the UP and more about the upcoming commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of Bp. Baraga's passing.
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Achi Avelino was born 4 June 1993, known best by his stage name Avelino, is an English rapper of Congolese descent from Tottenham, London, known for his "unique tone" and "deep wordplay".
Avelino first released freestyles on YouTube. His debut mix tape, "Underdog Music", was released in 2013 through More Music Records. The project was credited by GRM Daily. Avelino rose to prominence in 2014 following the release of his second mix tape, Iconic Ambition, which was featured on DJ Semtex's Mix tape Top 5 on BBC Radio 1Xtra. He went on to support Stormzy on tour throughout 2015, having previously collaborated on the mix tape track "No Comment".
On 10 February 2017 Avelino released a single titled "Energy" which features grime heavyweights, Skepta and Stormzy. The single was used by EA Sports game, FIFA 18 demo and is being touted as the headline song on FIFA 18 soundtrack. At the time of writing, Energy's official music video has racked up over 1.5 million views on YouTube and various remixes.


Another letter, from a reader who wishes to remain anonymous, about the children she aborted.
The pain I once thought had softened, has perplexingly returned! Not a type of "haunting" Lord, but an objective view from a different angle. Its restoration has sparked renewed visions of my children that hold your hand in Heaven. My thoughts now different regarding the innocent lives I took so that my own life could proceed. I stopped their little hearts from beating, so that my heart would continue to feed my body and soul. Little did I know then, that my actions would actually end up leaving permanent indentations.
The sparkle in my babies eyes is extinguished! Their precious feet don't know the ocean waves or the sand beneath them. Their tiny hands have never touched paint or pudding... or softly brushed the skin on my cheek. Their angelic faces have never witnessed the wind, the snow, or the rain. I have never rocked them to sleep, or sung them a lullaby. They don't know their brother or their cousins, grandparents, aunts and uncles! YOU had plan for these children Lord, and somehow I felt qualified to STOP those plans! How devastating that thought now is to me! The blessings that I take so much for granted will never be offered to them... and for that I am eternally sinful. How self-seeking of me Lord! Oh Father, I am so sorry I let you down. I am so sorry that I let your/our children down. I am sorry that I was so self-absorbed to see that you might have given them to me for a reason. Maybe you trusted me enough to raise them to walk in your light. Maybe you knew I might be the perfect "mom" just for them. Of course....you just knew!
Oh Father, how I ache for my mistake. How my heart hurts for my children in Heaven. How I long to RE-live the last 23 years, so that I could be the mother YOU wanted me to be... and guide the children you bequest to my care. What a difference my life would be! What did you plan for them dear Father? Was one to find the cure of some disease, or the birth of some great invention? Was one of them supposed to be President and lead us to a world of peace? Would one such child of mine find the way to stop the useless act of abortion itself? Has my termination of their lives affected the world in ways I never thought possible?! Only You know the answer to my questions Lord.
I know that you have forgiven me Father, I feel your acceptance every time my heart beats for them. I know that you held my hand even as I underwent the "procedures" themselves. I know that you were with me Lord, even when I was betraying you the most. And for that I am on my knees. I think that sometimes the thought of you there with me, is even harder than the knowledge of the act itself. How it must have felt for you to stand with me, hold my hand and personally carry your/our children home to Heaven! God, I apologize for not being more sensitive to YOU! I am sorry that I didn't believe in You yet, and wasn't walking with you at those key moments in my life. If I had, maybe my children would be with me today!
Please know Lord that I am grateful that you didn't leave me to undergo such a heart wrenching decision, and act, by myself. Thank you for carrying me through the entrance to the clinic, the years in between and eventually my exit into Heaven. My life changed the minute I laid on that table.... It has never been the same. I couldn't have made it this far without You.
Please take me and use me for your good Lord! You brought me here for a reason, I know Father. I have heard you speak to my heart regarding the other woman who even contemplate this act. I want to touch each of them as You guide me to share your miracle of creation. I promise I'll speak your heart Lord, and give to them what no one else gave me..... The truth, ALL the choices and the knowledge of your truest gift.....Life!
And Lord, if it's not too late to ask, please continue to love our babies until I get there. I so want to hold their hands and rock them to sleep. I want to talk with them and tell them all about their incredible brother. I want them to know that I think of them often, and that their brother is a LARGE part of my heart. He is my reason for living and breathing dear Father..... But you already know that.....Just as you know each hair on his head.. and the plans you have for him! Thank you Lord so much for sending my beloved son to me.... you know how much I love him Lord.... As much as you love your Christ Child!
Thank you Lord for bringing me to the place I am today. Thank you for allowing me to hold my children, even if only in heart and soul. Thank you for your compassion Father.....for your unconditional love and forgiveness. I will try harder EACH DAY to be more like you. I'm a work in progress Lord, so I know you'll be patient. Please help me grow and flourish in this ministry of "life".. And to be the child you created me to be.
As invited in this post on "returning to our roots".


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The Steve Jobs of Coffee Finishes His Last Cup
He turned a small chain of coffee shops in Seattle into a worldwide caffeine empire. He taught millions of people the difference between a latte and a cold brew. He even put off his corporate retirement to help handle a major crisis.
But now that the world's most well-known barista, Howard Schultz, is finally hanging up his apron at Starbucks, a major question arises: How does Starbucks, or any firm, move forward when its iconic boss departs? "Starbucks is a pretty dynamic organization, but the challenge is where do you go from here?" says Craig Rowley, senior client partner and global practice leader for the consumer sector.
Schultz announced this week that he would give up his seat as chairman of the board on June 26. Whether as board chairman or CEO (which he was from 1987 to 2000 and again from 2008 to 2017), Schultz is widely credited for being instrumental in growing Starbucks into a 28,000-café chain in 77 countries (and having its stock soar 21,000% during his tenure). But he's also known for being the driving force behind the purpose-driven culture at the company, one that eschewed maximum profitability in favor of creating a comfortable place for customers to sit and pass the time served by happy, well-taken-care-of employees.
Starbucks is in good shape, experts say, but the departure of an iconic leader provides both challenges and opportunities for his or her successors. Schultz and the company took care of the most obvious one: who would be his replacement on the board. Schultz told The New York Times that he let the board know last year that he wanted to leave. Creating that time frame can help ensure a smooth transition, says Alan Guarino, Korn Ferry vice chairman and co-CEO of the Board & CEO Services practice. Starbucks' new chairman will be Myron Ullman, the current lead independent director and a member of the company's board since 2003.
Unless there is some overriding strategic reason, the board chair's successor should come from inside the board, Guarino says. That's a departure from succession plans for a CEO, where a board can be a little more willing to consider an outsider. Picking an existing board member can continue any good working relationship directors already have with one another, Guarino says. Plus, it ensures that the company retains a high amount of institutional knowledge.
But the bigger questions may be more existential. For instance, should a company continue on the path its iconic leader spent decades laying out? Starbucks may not be facing the complete disruption hounding the rest of retail—people just need their regular coffee fix—but it still has to contend with the general trend of people going to physical stores less often. "You can't sell a cup of coffee online, so how do you drive that experience?" Rowley says.
Then there's a question about the company's ethos—putting profitability behind other goals. Schultz and his peers set up Starbucks cafés as "second living rooms" where people were encouraged to stay for hours on end. But that can depress sales during busy times, and stakeholders always want to see growth. Leaders will have to walk a fine line, Rowley says; making a decision on what of Schultz's legacy to keep and what to refine will have ramifications on everything from employee benefits to store size.
Finally, will a company's new generation of leaders want Starbucks at the forefront of various social causes? Indeed, when two black men were arrested for waiting in a Philadelphia café without purchasing anything, Schultz was out next to his handpicked successor, Ron Johnson, apologizing for the company's behavior and getting more than 8,000 US stores to close for an afternoon to train its employees in unconscious bias.
It's a tall order at Starbucks, or any company, says Jane Stevenson, Korn Ferry's global leader on CEO Succession. "Managing history and the future—that is very tough to do," she says.
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Thiseio or Thissio (, ) is a traditional neighbourhood in the old city of Athens, Greece, northwest of the Acropolis, and surrounded by the archaeological sites of the Agora, Keramikos and Pnyx. The name refers to the Temple of Hephaestus, which was mistakenly known as Thiseion, in reference to Theseus, the mythical king of Athens.

The area is famous for its many pedestrian streets, Acropolis views, archaeological sites, churches, synagogues, cafés, open terraces and cultural meeting points. Thiseio is served by the nearby Thiseio metro station is connected to the other neighbourhoods of the old city of Athens through a network of pedestrian streets passing across the major archaeological sites.

Residential streets
Here is a list of residential streets in the Thiseio area:

Archaeological center
Thiseio is surrounded by hills, heights and historical sites which are within a walking distance. The Ancient Agora of Athens, Stoa of Attalos, the Temple of Hephaestus and Kerameikos Archaeological Museum can be entered from Thiseio; all others: the National Observatory of Athens,  Acropolis of Athens, Philopappos Monument,  Mouseion Hill,  Pnyx, which is considered the birthplace of Democracy and the Mount  Lycabettus can be easily reached or viewed from Thiseio. The panoramic views of them and their natural surroundings from the Areopagus height are spectacular, especially by night.

Historical landmarks
The historical churches of Agia Marina, the church of Agii Assomati, the church of Agios Athanasios Kourkouris and many others are situated in Thiseio. Also, situated in Thiseio are the two synagogues of modern Athens, Etz Chaim or Romaniote Synagogue and the Sepharadi Beth Shalom, the Holocaust Memorial of Athens as well as the ancient Synagogue in the Agora of Athens  inside the archaeological site.
Beautifully restored neoclassical homes, small streets and many architectural landmarks and archaeological sites make Thiseio one of the most cultural, picturesque, distinguished and peaceful neighbourhoods of Athens and one of the most beautiful viewpoints of Acropolis.
Due to Thiseio's position, adjacently to other traditional and historical neighbourhoods and the major archaeological sites, pedestrian-only streets join them. Therefore, Athenians go for a leisurely walk around Thissio and enjoy cultural events and promenades along narrow serpentine-like paths which twist their way through historical sites.

Apostolou Pavlou  is a pedestrianized street which meets Dionysiou Areopagitou Street to form the main pedestrian zone around the archaeological site of Agora from Thiseio to the Acropolis.
There are numerous small and friendly boutique shops, restaurants, cafés where people readily are welcomed and invited to socialize at leisure; all set in a quiet enclave and frequented by both tourists and locals alike.

As one of the many entertainment centers of the city of Athens, Thiseio is rich in history and culture. It has museums, galleries, the two synagogues of Athens, exhibition centers and open-air theatres and cinemas.

Notable people
Vasilis Avlonitis (1904–1970), actor
Charalabos (Babis) Drossos (1927–2015), Premier League soccer player

The N.O.A Meteorological Station

The National Observatory of Athens handles the most antique meteorological station in Greece and one of the oldest in Southern Europe. The station is located at the center of Athens, in the Thiseio neighbourhood (Hill of Nymphs). The A class Meteorological station has been located at the same position from the 11th of September 1890; while it started its operation in 1858 at a different location in Thiseio.

References

External links
 Informative text in English, attractions, and photos
 William Smith, A Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities, John Murray, London, 1875
 Informative text in English, landmarks and photos

Ancient Agora of Athens
Neighbourhoods in Athens
Squares in Athens

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Alliance for Women in Media
"Emerging Voices" Scholarship Program
The 2015 application period is closed. Please check back for more information regarding the 2016 program.
Scholarship Background
Created in 2012 by the Alliance for Women in Media (AWM) Foundation and Ford Motor Company Fund, the "Emerging Voices" Scholarship program consists of two $2,500 scholarships, made payable directly to each student's educational institute in the name of Ford Motor Company Fund. The winning students will provide journalistic content for AWM's website based on assigned topics or prompts.
Vittoria DeGiosio, King's College Class of 2015, and Jami Hirsch, University of Missouri-St. Louis Class of 2016, are the scholarship recipients of the 2014 "Emerging Voices" program. The students were formally announced as winners during the Gracie Awards Luncheon on June 11, 2014 in New York. Check out Jami's first blog, The Gracies Gala: Because (Her) Dreams Can Come True. Read Tori's blogs, What Is My Current Media Obsession? and Glitz, Glam and Giving Back in NYC at the Gracies.
Anna Lee, New York University, Class of 2016 and Marisch Perera, Pace University, Class of 2015, are the scholarship recipients of the "Emerging Voices" program. The students were formally announced as winners during the Gracie Awards Luncheon on June 26 in New York. The "Emerging Voices" Scholarship program consists of two $2,500 scholarships, made payable directly to each student's educational institute in the name of Ford Motor Company Fund. The winning students will write original content that will be featured on AWM's website during the upcoming months. Check out the first blog post, The Power of the Media, and third blog post, Adding steam to the STEM movement, written by Anna Lee. Our second blog post, written by Marisch Perera, is an interview with AWM Foundation Honorary Trustee Caroline Beasley.
Luisa Garcia, a rising junior at The College of New Rochelle, and Anne Johnson, a rising junior at Wake Forest University, are the scholarship recipients of the "Emerging Voices" program. The students were formally announced as winners during the Gracie Awards Luncheon on May 23, 2012 in Los Angeles, CA. You may read Garcia's first blog on the the Alliance for Women in the Media's "Reflections Blog."
"Ford believes that effective and diverse communications are critical for a community that works for all," said Jim Vella, President, Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services. "This program offers the next generation of leaders an opportunity to develop and expand their voice."
"The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation is proud to continue our long association with Ford Motor Company Fund by partnering on this scholarship program," said AWMF President Erin Fuller. "These two women are truly tomorrow's media professionals, and we look forward to sharing their outstanding work on our website and in our blog in the coming months."
For the 2012 competition, each winning student produced three to four separate pieces of content for AWM between June 1, 2012 and October 1, 2012. One of these pieces will be written about the student's experience attending the Gracie Awards, and one of the pieces will be published in an upcoming AWM Special Report.
Click here to view more information about the Alliance for Women in Media scholarship.
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Were you sad because of the lack of ID@Xbox games coverage on Gamersyde for a while? Don't worry, the Xbox network was actually preparing something to feed your hunger for indie titles. The menu is inside the news,and it's huge!


Prior to Ohio: Swam, ran cross country, and competed in track & field all four years at Clearfield Area Junior/Senior High School…Was nominated swim team captain junior and senior year... Awarded All-American in 50-yard freestyle in 2014…Set records in 50-yard freestyle and the 100-yard freestyle in 2014…Was the District IX Champion 2013-16 and a PIAA State Medalist, and helped her team to become the Women's District IX Champions in 2016…Competed for the Clearfield YMCA Pool Sharks- eight years and the Clearfield Community Pool Sharks- 10 years…Graduated on the High Honor Roll and was awarded good citizenship all four years…Was involved as a Student Council Officer, on Homecoming Court, on Prom Committee, and in National Honor Society.
Personal: Daughter of Jon and Sue Mikesell…Has one brother, Luke, and one sister Paige…Lists favorite athlete as Natalie Coughlin and her favorite team as the Pittsburgh Steelers… Hobbies include camping, hiking, and going to the beach…Plans to major and Early Childhood Education.


Speed Dreams Community • View topic - Empty's Soapbox : Perception and Feel - "Sim" is a Lie.
Empty's Soapbox : Perception and Feel - "Sim" is a Lie.
Starting a discussion about realism in Sims, and whether 'true to life' is better/worse the 'user expectation'.
Re: Empty's Soapbox : Perception and Feel - "Sim" is a Lie.
I like the way sims are described in the vid. It is quite true that what is really important is the perception of the car behaviour but in my opinion there is another aspect wich might be even more important: Immersion. It is not enough to have a car the handles or feels "right". If the car handles like a ferrari, but the 3d model is not making you feel you are in a ferrari or even worse, the car sounds like your neighboor's lawn mower, you will never feel the car is "right". That is the difference beetween a graphically impressive GT5 wich lacks that little something to make you smile at each corner and GTR2 or Rfactor which is graphically less good but they are so immersive (I like all 3 of them but they are different).
Now what I have seen and felt playing Speed Dreams, I would say it lacks immersion, graphically and soundwise it is very basic. I don't blame that, I mean some 3d models are impressive (for so little poly) and some sounds are cool and It is not easy to get good sounds and combine everything to reproduce a cars "ambience".
I don't how much the new graphics engine has advanced but I wonder if there is a way to have a higher polycount per car (to make a decent interior), higher texture size and possibility to implement a multi-shader system (that is to avoid a reflective dashboard with leather texture, wich is strange ).
Soundwise I wonder how much improvements it would make to have a gearbox sound, engine oscilation (after gear change or when reving too low) and more realistic bangs and booms (after throttle release or gear chage), finally a different sound for inside and outside fo the car.
Besides that the physics are quite good in speed dreams. There is only one point to review it is the way a car looses grip, it is totally impossible to drift a car (even in dirt) and when pushing hard the cars have strange ways to slide out of corners, but excpet that I am convinced the physics are good. When experimenting around with setups I noticed it is possible to change massively the behaviour of a car with suspension tweaking and that is a really good point in SD.
jjsca wrote: I don't how much the new graphics engine has advanced but I wonder if there is a way to have a higher polycount per car (to make a decent interior), higher texture size and possibility to implement a multi-shader system (that is to avoid a reflective dashboard with leather texture, wich is strange ).
Basically for SD2.x we don't have any options. PLIB is old and the limiting factor, there is some work on a OSG render which is in the SVN repo but at this time it only does a minimal rendering of the scene. Just making better internal textures would make a lot of difference. There is somewhat a disconnect between feature capabilities and actual content.
Regarding 'immersion' in the videos, did you see my video on Bezel compensation?
I'm planning to do another 'GoPro 1st person' view of racing 1st/cockpit view next week.
jjsca wrote: Soundwise I wonder how much improvements it would make to have a gearbox sound, engine oscilation (after gear change or when reving too low) and more realistic bangs and booms (after throttle release or gear chage), finally a different sound for inside and outside fo the car.
This guy's a sound geek, and got hired to work on Forza 5. Dream job or what...?
J.J. your comments are awesome. Its great to have people on the forum who share a passion for SIM racing and (hopefully) see potential in what SD could become.
I must say the graphics on many of these new driving/racing sims are amazing to me. I'm really impressed with the Youtube example you've linked above. However, my economic reality just doesn't allow me to have such things. I live in the boondocks and have no internet, 3G, or land-line phone at home and all my hardware is so low spec I could never run the beautiful graphics those sims require.
It is precisely those limitations that drew me to Speed Dreams. Still, I think Speed Dreams has very good physics and I think most cars respond as they should, when set up properly. The graphics are certainly not cutting edge, but respectable. Personally, I don't drive the cars from the driver's seat, so interiors and animated drivers are not important to me.
I prefer a middle ground between gaming and sim. I never cared much for the Need for Speed games because they were too arcade-like, but I don't need so much realism (as in Flightgear) that I have to study a manual just to start the engine.
When it comes to perception, I really think physics trumps graphics. I think of it like a stage play. If the play and actors are good then, the scenery could be cardboard cut outs and costumes don't matter much – it's still a good play and the audience can suspend their disbelief. But a bad play with bad actors can't be saved with the most realistic scenery.
And if you hadn't heard, Loic Duval has 'totaled' Audi #1 during practice. No word on his condition, other than he's awake and talking when taken the medical center.


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Binance has hired former UN Advisor as Executive Vice President for Europe
The new employee has the technological and governmental experience, which will take the company to the next level
What's new? Binance cryptocurrency exchange has announced the appointment of Martin Bruncko as its new executive vice president for Europe. Binance stated in a press release that Bruno has a combination of government and technology practice with extensive experience in creating transformational IT companies.
Binance Press Release
What does Bruncko say? He noted in the release that he was glad to join the cryptocurrency trading platform. The new vice president for Europe added:
"I am very excited to be joining Binance in its new phase of growth, as it is starting to put a major focus on compliance and an expansion into more traditional fintech areas. Its cutting edge technologies and the shift toward working ever more closely with regulators give Binance almost limitless opportunities. I look forward to realizing this potential in Europe and beyond."
What is known about the new employee? Previously, Bruncko served as junior minister for innovations and deputy for European affairs of the minister of finance of Slovakia. He was a member of the Economic and Financial Committee of the EU, Board Member in the European Stability Mechanism, Senior Director, and Head of Europe at the World Economic Forum. Bruncko has been a founder, executive, and board member in several European fintech companies including Stasis, GA Drilling, Neulogy and AeroMobil.
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Intervention Rules
By Carter Malkasian
Courtesy Reuters
Michael Mazarr ("The Rise and Fall of the Failed-State Paradigm," January/February 2014) argues that Washington's interventions over the past decade have distracted the United States from what should be its core mission: stabilizing the international system. Yet although these interventions were indeed plagued by mistakes and fell short of expectations, the United States should not overcorrect. It must be able to protect its interests in weak states, even if large-scale interventions remain unlikely.
Military intervention is not a fad; it has been a key feature of U.S. foreign policy since at least World War II, well before what Mazarr calls the "decade of distraction." Whether to defend human rights, fight communism, or counter terrorism, the United States has intervened in weak states time and again. The current backlash against state building is therefore unlikely to last, especially since terrorism, the true driver of U.S. national security strategy over the last decade, is still tied to at least 15 weak states.
As Washington refocuses its attention on balancing rising powers, it should not assume that traditional wars will be more likely than wars in weak states. The U.S. military needs to be able to conduct a full range of combat operations, including counterinsurgency. The odds of a traditional war, especially with another nuclear power, remain low. If the United States were to wage war against a second-tier power, such as Iran, the U.S. military's technological edge and combat experience would allow the United States to win -- at least before an insurgency began. And if Washington went to war with a first-tier power, such as China, the conflict would probably not play out on the ground. Since 1945, nuclear deterrence has severely constrained great-power conflict, and it will most likely continue to do so.
The United States should consider intervention in weak states a reduced yet significant concern. As Mazarr himself notes, his argument does not "suggest that a concern for the problems posed by weak or failing states can or should disappear entirely from the U.S. foreign policy and national security agendas." But I would go further. The United States needs to understand which elements of state building are essential to its future security. Core state-building capabilities, organizations, doctrines, and personnel must be protected. The U.S. military should not have to relearn the painful lessons of the past decade. Given the United States' long history of interventions, the low probability of a great-power war, and ongoing problems with terrorism, weak states are likely to trouble U.S. diplomats and generals for many decades to come.
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A reissue of the classic Cinelli Milano bar plugs offer a pop of intense, bold color and style. Embossed anodized aluminum caps are available in gem-like shades of blue, green, orange, purple, red, and yellow, as well as silver and black. Sold in sets of two.


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Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.2
Daily Devotional: Holy Spirit/Holy Souls Gift of the Holy Spirit: Knowledge—the correct estimation of created things and their relative value before God. Proclamation of Faith: "I believe in Jesus Christ." The Blessed Mother: In imitation of the Blessed Mother, let us look to Jesus as our Good Shepherd. Jesus: In imitation of Jesus, let us imitate His generosity of heart in being merciful to others.
Glorious Characteristic: Integrity—we will retain all the parts of our old bodies, our bodies will be complete. (John 20:24-27) Spiritual Work of Mercy: Comfort the sorrowful. Corporal Work of Mercy: Comfort the imprisoned. Sacrament: Confirmation Commandment:
Honor your father and mother.
Thought for the Day: Adapted from Mother Teresa: Prayer leads to humility, which leads to obedience, which leads to love, which leads to eternal life.
Feast Day of the Dedication of the Churches of Saints Peter and Paul
St. Peter's is probably the most famous church in Christendom. Massive in scale and a veritable museum of art and architecture, it began on a much humbler scale. Vatican Hill was a simple cemetery where believers gathered at Saint Peter's tomb to pray. In 319, Constantine built a basilica on the site that stood for more than a thousand years until, despite numerous restorations, it threatened to collapse. In 1506, Pope Julius II ordered it razed and reconstructed, but the new basilica was not completed and dedicated for more than two centuries.
St. Paul's Outside-the-Walls stands near the Abaazia delle Tre Fontane, where Saint Paul is believed to have been beheaded. The largest church in Rome until St. Peter's was rebuilt, the basilica also rises over the traditional site of its namesake's grave. The most recent edifice was constructed after a fire in 1823. The first basilica was also Constantine's doing.
Constantine's building projects enticed the first of a centuries-long parade of pilgrims to Rome. From the time the basilicas were first built until the empire crumbled under "barbarian" invasions, the two churches, although miles apart, were linked by a roofed colonnade of marble columns.
Peter, the rough fisherman whom Jesus named the rock on which the Church is built, and the educated Paul, reformed persecutor of Christians, Roman citizen, and missionary to the gentiles, are the original odd couple. The major similarity in their faith-journeys is the journey's end: both, according to tradition, died a martyr's death in Rome—Peter on a cross and Paul beneath the sword. Their combined gifts shaped the early Church and believers have prayed at their tombs from the earliest days.
Saints Peter and Paul, pray for us.
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Keegan Brown (Durham, 5 november 1992) is een dartsspeler uit Engeland die uitkomt voor de PDC. Hij werd in 2014 PDC World Youth-kampioen en wordt begeleid door de Australische darter Simon Whitlock.

Carrière
Brown begon met darten op zijn negende levensjaar. Hij kwalificeerde zich in 2011 voor de PDC World Youth Championship waarin hij met 4-2 verloor van Michael van Gerwen bij de laatste 64.

In januari 2012 nam Brown deel aan de Professional Darts Coporation Q-School om zo een tour kaart voor twee jaar te verkrijgen. Hij slaagde hierin door als zevende te eindigen op de Tour Order of Merit na vier speeldagen. De top 24 zou een tour kaart winnen. Brown boekte in 2012 een aantal opmerkelijke resultaten in de tour evenementen, met als opvallendste resultaat de vijfde en zesde Players Championships. Tijdens de vijfde editie bereikte hij de laatste 16 voordat hij met 6-2 werd uitgeschakeld door Justin Pipe en in de zesde editie versloeg hij onder meer James Wade, Andy Hamilton en Terry Jenkins voordat hij in de halve finale met 6-1 verloor van Dave Chisnall.

In mei 2014 won Brown de World Youth Championship door in de finale Rowby-John Rodriguez met 6-4 te verslaan. Deze overwinning leverde hem kwalificatie voor de Grand Slam of Darts 2014 en Grand Slam of Darts 2015 op.

Brown werd in de groepsfase van de Grand Slam of Darts 2014 ingedeeld in groep C met Adrian Lewis, Dave Chisnall en Rowby-John Rodriguez. Nadat Brown zijn openingswedstrijd op de Grand Slam met 5-1 van Dave Chisnall verloor wist hij zijn tweede wedstrijd met 5-1 van Adrian Lewis te winnen. In de laatste wedstrijd moest Brown met Rodriguez, van wie hij in de finale van de PDC World Youth Championship won, uitmaken wie er samen met Dave Chisnall door ging naar de volgende ronde. Brown was met 5-3 te sterk voor Rodriguez waardoor hij zich als nummer twee van groep C plaatste voor de knock-outfase. In de achtste finale was Brown met 10-7 te sterk voor Raymond van Barneveld, waarna in de kwartfinale opnieuw Dave Chisnall te sterk was met 16-14.

In 2015 wist Brown zijn eerste senior PDC-toernooi te winnen, door in de finale van een Players Championship Adrian Lewis met 6-3 te verslaan. Zeven jaar later, in 2022, won Brown een tweede Players Championship. Ditmaal won hij in de finale met 8-7 van Nathan Aspinall.

Resultaten op wereldkampioenschappen

PDC
2015: Laatste 32 (verloren van Adrian Lewis met 2-4)
2016: Laatste 64 (verloren van Peter Wright met 0-3)
2018: Laatste 16 (verloren van Phil Taylor met 0-4)
2019: Laatste 32 (verloren van James Wade met 3-4)
2020: Laatste 64 (verloren van Seigo Asada met 2-3)
2021: Laatste 64 (verloren van Dave Chisnall met 1-3)
2023: Laatste 96 (verloren van Florian Hempel met 2-3)

PDC World Youth Championship
2011: Laatste 64 (verloren van Michael van Gerwen met 2-4)
2013: Laatste 64 (verloren van Reece Robinson met 1-6)
2014: Winnaar (gewonnen in de finale van Rowby-John Rodriguez met 6-4)
2015: Laatste 64 (verloren van Rowby-John Rodriguez met 4-6)
2016: Laatste 32 (verloren van Kenny Neyens met 3-6)

Resultaten op de World Matchplay
 2015: Laatste 16 (verloren van Dave Chisnall met 11-13)
 2018: Laatste 32 (verloren van Dave Chisnall met 4-10)
 2019: Laatste 16 (verloren van Daryl Gurney met 9-11)
 2020: Laatste 32 (verloren van James Wade met 10-12)

Trivia
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NLE Choppa Real Name, Girlfriend 2021, Baby, Daughter, Kids, Mom, Shooting
NLE Choppa, the gangsta figure portraying rapper, is a favorite of millions of people around the world. But a fact about his personal life cost him many admirers as well.
Lashed at by ex-girlfriend who is also his baby mama, here's the rollercoaster life of Choppa, but in a simple way. Also, details about his age, net worth, and real name.
Who Is NLE Choppa Girlfriend Today?
As of today, in 2021, Choppa is single and isn't dating anyone. Publicly, he's a single man.
However, fans always think that Choppa is dating someone on the side and keeping it a secret.
While there are talks about how Choppa appeared on an Instagram of a beautiful Instagram influencer, Yung Blasian.
NLE reportedly posted steamy pictures with the 22 years old CEO of an Eye Lashes company called Winks by Blasian.
However, Choppa has since removed those posts, signaling that the relationship is over.
Eighteen years old Choppa has a notorious history of keeping personal life hushed up. His past relationship details also came out when his former girlfriend decided to become vocal about it.
However, as mentioned, today, NLE is single.
Ex-Girlfriend Mariah
Choppa began dating a beautiful black woman in 2019. The couple began their relationship on solid grounds.
NLE Choppa's ex-girlfriend Mariah. (instagram.com)
Both were ambitious and were attracted to each other as well.
However, during the end of 2019, things got sour between the two, and the couple split. But, the split happened in a very unconventional way, at least for the fans.
Choppa went on a live stream on Instagram with a woman, and that was not Mariah. It was an extremely sexy Instagram influencer and businesswoman who went by the name Yung Blasian.
Fans began asking questions about what happened with Mariah, and that's how their relationship officially ended.
Months later, Mariah took it to her Instagram and revealed some facts about how things were between her and Choppa.
Also, by that time, Mariah was carrying Choppa's baby as well.
NLE Choppa's Baby
Between September and October, while Choppa and Mariah were still dating, Mariah became pregnant with the couple's baby.
Initially, Mariah thought of getting an abortion as she felt it was not the right time for both. Also, by this time, Mariah and Choppa were experiencing offsets in their relationship.
As an alleged conversation between the couple, it shows that Choppa was against abortion and wanted a baby boy.
"It's a beautiful experience. When I found out that I had a baby on the way, it changed my mind and my whole way of thinking. I knew I needed to change and be a better person for my daughter."
Despite Mariah and Choppa's split, it did not stop Mariah from giving birth to her first child. Although Choppa initially said that he wanted a son, Mariah gave birth to a daughter.
Mariah and baby daughter Clover. (instagram.com)
NLE Choppa and Mariah's daughter was born on June 20, 2020. Her name is Clover.
Backlash On NLE
Mariah posted a series of conversations between herself and Choppa. She gave the screenshots dates to let everyone know what happened between them and when it happened.
Around November, according to the conversation screenshots, Choppa insisted on having the baby.
NLE Choppa with baby daughter Clover. (pinterest.com)
It also showed Choppa's vows to always be there for Mariah and never letting her go. When things got worse between the couple, Choppa also posted a song with little dirt on Mariah.
He roughly said,
"You take a female, and you make her famous, and then she blocks you."
Mariah also addressed this fact through her story, claiming that it was NLE who blocked her multiple times.
Allegedly, Choppa also shot at Mariah with a short-range gun. Fortunately, his aim was misplaced.
The conversation screenshots also showed Choppa contradicting his previous words and asking Mariah to abort the baby.
This extensive online tirade went on for quite some time and only stopped when both Choppa and Mariah seized to talk about it.
NLE's Choppa's Ex-Girlfriend Dating
As of now, Choppa's ex-girlfriend Mariah is dating a new man. She's already featured her new boyfriend on her YouTube videos as well.
She's also taking care of her baby on her own as well, doing QnA sessions, where fans ask about her baby daughter Clover.
NLE Choppa Age, Birthday, Background
Famous rapper NLE Choppa was born on November 1, 2002, in Tennessee, in the United States.
Choppa's age is 18 years old today. He celebrates birth on November 1 every year.
Choppa's parents are African-American by ethnicity and American by nationality. However, his mother has a Jamaican background as well.
NLE attended Cordova High School and played basketball as well.
Choppa's real name is Bryson Lashun Potts.
NLE Choppa Meaning & Real Name
A lot of Choppa fans wonder about his real name and what's the meaning behind his stage name.
As mentioned, his real name is Bryson Lashun Potts. However, at a very young age, Potts gave himself a stage name.
Initially, he went by the name YNR Choppa. As of now, the full form of YNR remains a mystery.
Later, Bryson changed his stage name from YNR Choppa to NLE Choppa.
NLE stands for "No Love Entertainment," his own record label. Choppa is a nickname that he's used to from a very young age.
The Top Shotta singer also goes by the name "Awakened Choppa." In Late 2020, Choppa stated how he's awakened and wants to rap about better things and not about violence.
Where Is NLE Choppa Today?
NLE Choppa currently lives in Memphis and follows a holistic and healthy lifestyle.
After the spiritual awakening Choppa experienced in mid-2020, Choppa opted for a vegan lifestyle and also began gardening as well.
The Shotta Flow singer revealed how he previously had a hard life, and that gravitated him towards violence.
However, today, he's about that holy life and prioritizes meditation and connection to God.
NLE Choppa Net Worth
In 2021, NLE Choppa has a massive net worth of $3 million. His net worth is an estimated evaluation that includes his earnings from music, sponsors, house, real estate, and so on.
Choppa lives in a massive house in Memphis, and he's also thinking about adding a studio there.
The Memphis born rapper is also a fancy cars enthusiast, however, he does not post pictures of his ride on social media that often.
Top Shotta Mariah Clover Shotta Flow Awakened Choppa


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Andrew Wheeler, former coal lobbyist, confirmed as No. 2 official at EPA
April 13, 2018 / 12:43 PM / AP
Democrats call for Trump to fire EPA chief
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WASHINGTON -- The Senate on Thursday confirmed a former coal industry lobbyist as the second-highest official at the Environmental Protection Agency, putting him next in line to run the agency if embattled administrator Scott Pruitt is forced out or resigns. Senators approved Andrew Wheeler as the agency's deputy administrator despite complaints from Democrats that Wheeler helped lead a fight by the coal industry to block regulations that protect Americans' health and begin to address climate change.
The Senate confirmed Wheeler Thursday 53-45. Three Democrats -- Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota, Joe Donnelly of Indiana and Joe Manchin of West Virginia -- joined with Republicans to support Wheeler.
Until his nomination by President Donald Trump last fall, Wheeler worked as a lobbyist with a client list that included Murray Energy, one of the nation's largest coal mining companies. He accompanied Murray CEO Robert "Bob" Murray during a series of closed-door meetings to lobby the Trump administration to kill environmental regulations affecting coal mines.
"Andrew Wheeler's coal credentials are without equal. He is, without question, a member of the coal industry's Hall of Fame," said Sen. Edward Markey, D-Mass.
"Sadly, I am concerned that Andrew Wheeler's background means that he will never understand that saving coal is not the job of the EPA," Markey added. "It is the EPA's job to regulate coal to protect public health and the environment."
Republicans countered that Wheeler, 53, is well-qualified to lead the agency, having worked at the EPA early in his career and serving as Republican staff chief of the Senate Environment Committee before becoming a lobbyist nine years ago.
Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso, chairman of the Senate environment panel, said Wheeler has demonstrated his commitment to sound environmental policies and has "exemplified excellence in his professional endeavors," both in government and in the private sector.
In the style of his boss, Mr. Trump, Pruitt tweeted his approval soon after the Senate vote.
"Let me be the first to congratulate Andrew Wheeler as EPA's new deputy administrator. Andrew has spent his entire career advancing sound environmental policies & I look forward to working with him to implement President Trump's environmental agenda," Pruitt wrote.
Let me be the first to congratulate Andrew Wheeler as @EPA's new deputy administrator. Andrew has spent his entire career advancing sound environmental policies & I look forward to working with him to implement President Trump's environmental agenda.
— Administrator Pruitt (@EPAScottPruitt) April 12, 2018
Democratic Sen. Tom Udall of New Mexico had called for the vote to be delayed while lawmakers review Wheeler's credentials, citing Pruitt's uncertain status amid damaging ethics disclosures. His request was denied.
"The problem with the Wheeler nomination is if (Pruitt) goes tomorrow, Wheeler is in fact the administrator. And that's a very, very serious problem," Udall said Wednesday.
Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., said circumstances surrounding Wheeler have changed since the environment panel voted along party lines in February to advance Wheeler's nomination. "With the cloud over Administrator Pruitt," lawmakers are uncertain if they are voting on Wheeler to lead EPA or "be the deputy administrator," Cardin said
Heitkamp, who faces a tough re-election in a state won easily by Mr. Trump, said she is confident Wheeler will "be open to working on issues important to North Dakota in a pragmatic and fair way. And I'll hold him accountable to make sure he implements the mission of the EPA in a way that works for my state."
Heitkamp and Manchin, who also faces a tough race in state Mr. Trump won easily, broke last year with their party's leaders to vote in favor of confirming Pruitt, a former Oklahoma attorney general aligned with the oil and gas industry. Since arriving at EPA in February 2017, Pruitt has worked relentlessly to scrap, roll back and rewrite pollution regulations opposed by the fossil-fuel industry.
Maine Sen. Susan Collins, the sole Republican to oppose Pruitt, supported Wheeler's nomination. "Mr. Wheeler has demonstrated that he understands the mission of the EPA and the role of Congress when it comes to oversight and accountability," she said.
Senators asked Wheeler about the meeting with the Trump administration on behalf of Murray Energy during a November hearing. Wheeler acknowledged he attended but said he couldn't remember any details.
Photos later emerged that showed Wheeler sitting at the table during an undisclosed meeting where Murray handed Energy Secretary Rick Perry a four-page "action plan" to revive the nation's struggling coal industry. The Trump administration later carried out several of the recommended actions.
Like Pruitt, Wheeler has expressed public skepticism about the consensus of climate scientists that the continued burning of fossil fuels is the primary cause of global warming.
Environmental groups said the combination of Pruitt and Wheeler could prove devastating to the environment.
"Before the Trump administration, it would have been inconceivable that a coal and chemical industry lobbyist with a long history of hostility toward environmental policy would be the No. 2 at EPA," said Ken Cook, president of the Environmental Working Group.
First published on April 13, 2018 / 12:43 PM
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Though she likes Nobu as a person, she wishes she could spend more time with the Chairman instead. When Memojrs War Two breaks out, the government closes the geisha districts so that ,emoirs women can more actively contribute to the war effort. Nobu uses his influence to find Sayuri the safe and relatively easy job of sewing parachutes in a village outside of Kyoto. Chiyo is thrilled, but Satsu merely follows along, doing as she is told. The first indication that something may be amiss is when Mr. Tanaka invites a doctor to come and examine the girls.
Summafy She has no idea that to him she is merely a commodity who will soon Skmmary sold to an okiya where she is expected to one day become a geisha. Events unfold quickly, and the girls are picked up again soon after this overnight visit, but they are not taken back to Mr. Sayuri severs her links to the Nitta okiya and in effect, Japan. The Chairman remains her danna geiisha his death and the story concludes with pf reflection on Sayuri and her life. References to actual locations[ edit ] Much of the novel is set in the popular Hanamachi geisha district fo Gion in Kyoto and contains references to actual places frequented by geisha and their patrons, such as the Ichiriki Ochaya.
Part of the story is also set in the Amami Islandsand Sayuri narrates the story from her suite in the Waldorf towers in New York City. In Popular Culture[ edit ] Lawsuit[ edit ] After the Japanese edition of the novel was published, Arthur Golden was sued for breach of contract and defamation of character by Mineko Iwasakia retired geisha he had interviewed for background information while writing the novel. The plaintiff asserted that Smumary had agreed to protect her anonymity if she told him about her life as a geisha, due to the traditional code of silence about geisa clients. However, Golden listed Iwasaki as a source in his acknowledgments for the novel, causing her to face a serious backlash, to the point of gesha threats.
Iwasaki later went on to write an autobiography, which shows a very different picture of twentieth-century geisha life than the one shown in Golden's novel. The book was published as Geisha, a Life [3] in the U. Memoirs of a Geisha film Infilm director Rob Marshall made a film version of the novel. Filming was primarily done in California, and in some locations in Kyoto, including Kiyomizu-dera and Fushimi Inari-taisha. Criticism[ edit ] Kimiko Akita, in "Orientalism and the Binary of Fact and Fiction in Memoirs of a Geisha", argues that Memoirs of a Geisha contains orientalist tropes and deep "cultural misrepresentations". She states that "Golden treated geisha as an object to be sexualized, exoticized, and romanticized by the West".
For the film, Marshall was criticized in Japan and the West for casting Chinese actors to play Japanese characters in roles firmly entwined with Japanese culture. He bought her flavoured ice and gave her two coins to cheer her up. Watching the Chairman walk away with two geishas, Chiyo decided that she would become a geisha at any cost, just so that she can be with him. She spent the coins on making her wish, and kept the Chairman's handkerchief. In the winter ofChiyo is 15 and she's helping Pumpkin get ready for her debut as an apprentice geisha, under Hatsumomo's tutelage.
After they left, she noticed that her friend forgot her shamisen and ran out of the Nitta Okiya to the back of Mizuki Teahouse Hatsumomo's prime and gave the mistress there her friend's shamisen. A few days later the okiya got a surprise visit from the famed geisha Mameha, who offered irresistable conditions to take Chiyo as her apprentice geisha. Mother's greed got the better of her and Chiyo became Sayuri. During her training, Sayuri showed considerable talents and Mother began to consider adopting her, instead of Pumpkin, as her daughter, to inherit the okiya.
This further intensified the feud between Hatsumomo and Mameha. She is in love with a man called The Chairman and wishes that he will become her danna, a patron, who can afford to keep a geisha as a mistress. At that moment, beauty itself struck me as a kind of painful melancholy. One misstep, one bit of scandal, and many geishas found themselves ostracized by the community. They could very easily find themselves in a brothel. During WW2 the geisha community was disbanded, and the girls had to find work elsewhere. Despite all the hardships I know she was enduring, Arthur Golden chose not to dwell on them in great detail. I was surprised by this because authors usually want and need to press home those poignant moments, so that when the character emerges from the depths of despair the reader can have a heady emotional response to triumph over tragedy.
I really did feel like I was sitting down for tea with Sayori, many years later, and she, as a way of entertaining me, was telling me her life story. She is surprised to see the Chairman. He tells her that he was always attracted to her, but since Nabu wanted her, he stepped aside.
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Now the Chairman can be with her. The Chairman becomes her danna. She has their child and asks the Chairman to relocate her to New York on a permanent basis. She opens a teahouse and moves into the Waldorf Towers. She becomes very successful. The story finishes forty years later. There are no more geisha. The Chairman, Nobu, and everyone else she knew is now dead. But, she says they all live on in her heart. When she is nine years old she is given to a house of geisha, while her older sister becomes a prostitute. Chiyo starts out as a maid and then goes to geisha school.
Canyon raids to keep her in the Nitta Okiya, but things her sister. I missing if Skmmary, anyways those who avidly pair the bustling of maidens, are getting off on that hard. After the war, Mameha and Sayuri found it also to connect as intelligent geishas.
She is bullied by one of the other geisha girls but gets her revenge in small ways. When she tries to escape with her sister, Chiyo falls off the roof and breaks her arm. Chiyo must spend many years repaying the Mother of the House for her keep and the doctor. As a geisha, she will be able to repay her debts and get her freedom. When the time comes for Mother to sell her virginity, she sets a record with the bidding of the men. Then she is claimed by an older geisha as her sister and given the name Sayuri. Next, she is adopted by Mother, and her name becomes via Sayuri. Afterward she makes a large amount when and secures the safety of the house by taking on a general as her danna.
He supports her and she is his exclusive lover. After the general is arrested she moves Summary of memoirs of geisha the country. Sayuri earns her keep by making parachutes. After the war, she goes back to work as a geisha. When the Minister of Finance wants to become her danna, as well as Nobu, another man she does not want, she plans a stunt that turns both men away from her. Then the Chairman, who she has always wanted, becomes her danna. She is his mistress since he has a wife. After she gives birth, she convinces him to set her up in New York City where she opens a teahouse and spends the rest of her life.
She is the second top geisha in the city. She takes Sayuri on to train at the request of the Chairman. She is proud of the accomplishments of Sayuri. The Baron is her danna and insists she aborts any children she becomes pregnant with. This saddens her, but she is fatalistic, so she takes it all in stride. She is cruel and manipulative. She bullies Sayuri and hates her because she knows she will replace her as head geisha. Mameha works toward removing her and is successful when Hatsumomo begins to lose money due to her erratic actions. Chairman Iwamura Ken — The one true love of Sayuri.
He meets her when she first comes to the geisha house as a child. He arranges for Mameha to train her to be a geisha and protect her. Although he desires her when she completes her training, he must let her go to his friend who he owes a great debt. In the end, she becomes his mistress and he sets her up in New York City with their illegitimate child. He is a good bit older than she is. She likes him but turns away because of his war injuries. His skin is greatly scarred and has lost an arm.
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Obituary for Bernard Kehler
With saddened hearts, the family of Bernard "Ben" Kehler announces Ben's peaceful passing on April 5, 2019, at Rideau Park Personal Care Home, with his loving wife Martha and family by his side. Ben was born in Kronsgart, Manitoba, on November 8, 1922. He attended Winnipeg Bible School and pastored a church in Bracken, Saskatchewan before moving to Brandon in 1950. He worked with Brandon Glass, CKX and Brawn's TV before starting Benmarks of Brandon, which he and Martha owned and operated for 40 years until 1996 when they retired. Ben loved music, gardening, travelling, and coffee time with friends. He and Martha were active members of McDiarmid Drive Alliance Church for more than 65 years. A gifted musician, Ben led the choir and sang in the church for many years, and he operated the sound for all church functions and broadcasts until his retirement. Ben is survived by his wife Martha (Steele) Kehler, his son Elwood "Woody" Kehler (Nancy Servante), Sheldon (Gwen) Kehler, Deanna (Brad) Danielson, 7 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Thank you to the staff that cared for Ben at Rideau Park Personal Care Home. Ben will be greatly missed. A service to celebrate Ben's life will be held at McDiarmid Drive Alliance Church at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. Flowers gratefully declined, donations in memory of Ben may be made to a charity of choice.


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If you've ever asked me for business advice, chances are good that I've encouraged you to get familiar with the writing of Seth Godin.
It's funny– I've only ever read a couple of his books — but his blog? I devour every single one of his daily posts — because Seth has made a 20+ year habit of taking the high road — of building healthy relationships, of creating connection, of advocating for ethical conduct (even when the rules allow you to get away without it), developing resilience, and of encouraging seasoned and would-be entrepreneurs alike to simply show up each day and do good work.
If you're trying to figure out how to escape the rat race and carve out a thoughtful niche, there's no one better than Seth to get you revved up as you consider what you'll bring to an already crowded market.
And if you're trying to figure out how to be a more thoughtful consumer, well, he's great for that, too.
I've also begun offering periodic discussion sessions (free to the public) where I share Junket's start-up story and open the floor for extended Q&A… If you'd like to join me for one of those, signing up for Junket's mailing list or following the shop's Event feed on Facebook are two ways to be in the know.
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OkCupid was launched in 2004, and Bumble was introduced into the market in 2014. Despite OkCupid coming early into the industry, it still does not have its strategies like the sister companies.
The two platforms have a variety of relationship options. The main aim of comparing them is to bring out the differences that exist in their structures and functioning. OkCupid provides more on top of what Bumble offers. Therefore, it can act as an alternative to Bumble.
While OkCupid has a website and a mobile option, Bumble has a mobile app and an offline magazine.
Looking for matches in both apps is all about swiping. One is allowed to swipe through the numerous profile pictures. When you swipe to the right, it shows that you like the profile. Swiping to the left indicates dislike or lack of interest.
In OkCupid, a roulette type matching feature allows users to react to profiles by either swiping to the left or right. Swiping to the right shows interest, while the left option means dislike.
To know more about the apps and the experiences they offer, read this article until the last period.
How Bumble and OkCupid Function?
The two sites are designed to function differently.
It is a one-stop shop for people looking for a variety of friendships. Bumble allows users to choose whether they are in for a friendship, business, or long-term relationship.
It suggests matches to its users according to their locations. If you are genuinely interested in someone's profile, the app allows you to Superswipe the profile. Superswipe goes for a fee. It will show the owner of the profile that you spent some money to reach them. This gives room for a possible match.
The site has a Double Take feature that allows users to swipe on their matches. The feature allows members to swipe to the left or right. This depends on their interests in other users' profiles.
It also presents to users matches who they are more compatible with. Compatibility is measured according to the answers on views, hobbies, and interests.
There are pros and cons of both sites, as discussed below.
Bumble OkCupid
Has top safety and privacy functions.
Has an exciting and inclusive design.
Availability of a video chat service.
The unpaid version is robust.
A good app for finding lasting partners.
It has top safety and privacy functions.
The app has an exciting and inclusive design.
Its unpaid version is robust.
The best app for finding all types of relations.
There are inclusive identification options for gender and sexual identities.
Search tools can be filtered to display only online users.
Profiles are less detailed.
There are unnecessary business and friend-finder features.
Important features require members to upgrade their membership.
Suggested matches disappear after twenty-fours if the users fail to communicate.
It displays user age on the profile.
Only women can initiate conversations.
Its free interface displays a lot of ads and may invite casual browsers.
The search function may return errant results.
There is no option for video chat.
All uploaded profile pictures are public.
Design and Usability: Bumble VS OkCupid
Both dating sites serve users of both android and mobile devices.
Web & App Design
The outlook of both platforms consists of these two modes:
Picture swiping to find desired matches. Swiping is so engaging. When you swipe to the right, it shows interest. Swiping to the left indicates dislike or rejection.
Text communication to know each other. How members chat on these platforms is not different from the normal chatting on any other messengers.
On Bumble, users may swipe left, right, or super-like a profile using icons at the lower section of their screens.
On OkCupid, a double-take section allows users to swipe left to pass or right to show interest in profiles.
Both Bumble and OkCupid are well designed. Their interfaces are easy to use as they are regularly updated.
iOS App Yes Yes
Android App Yes Yes
Web/Desktop Version Yes
Sign up with a Phone number or Facebook Yes
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Member Base
Bumble and OkCupid are among the most popular dating apps in the world. Their services are available in most countries, with the United States topping.
Male/Female Accounts
The site derives its benefits from focusing on a certain group of people. From the shared testimonials, the majority of the users are friendly, mature, and understand the main aim of the app. Even though the app has very few features, members do not take centuries to find their matches. Both genders have an almost equal representation.
The OkCupid website is always active. However, most of its daily visitors are young professionals interested in exploring the app and having fun. The site requires members to state exactly what kind of relationship they want from the dating site. The majority of users are men.
a. Number of users
Worldwide, the site has over 42 million paying users. It has 11 million members from the United States. Each month the site receives more than 700 thousand new users. Per month, there are over 6 million site visits.
The site has over 50 million users. In the United States, 10 million people have signed up. Daily, one million new logins are registered.
Bumble: The site consists mainly of young adults in their 20s and 30s.
OkCupid: Users fall between the age range of 25 and 34.
c. Geography
The dating sites offer services to different walks of life. However, the United States has the most members.
Account registration takes about 5-10 minutes. During the process, new users are required to sign up from their Facebook account or provide general information about themselves.
Upon completion of that process, the site provides users with a simple questionnaire. The survey seeks to know the members' likes, dislikes, relationship desires, habits, hobbies, sexual orientation, personality, and religion.
To make your profile look better, you need to add photos from your Facebook account or Instagram.
The profile needs to contain:
Registration is very fast and easy. Interested members who do not have Facebook accounts can only sign up via their phone numbers. However, it is encouraged that one should have an account with Facebook. Bumble imports members' information from their Facebook accounts. These details must also be included:
Their gender: It can be male, female, or any other specified option.
Birth date.
After linking your Facebook account with Bumble, you need to open up your location in your settings. This allows Bumble to suggest matches that are within your vicinity.
Bumble VS OkCupid: Differences In Searching And Matching
Finding matches in both happens by swiping. However, OkCupid has an advantage over Bumble due to its unique features and site operations.
Possibility to Meet your Love
Users of digital dating sites have continuously experienced challenges with the sites. You may want to end up with a match then things turn upside down. Some users are not after finding long-term relationships.
On the Bumble app, there is a real-time connect option. The feature is majorly aimed at creating real-life meetups fast. It is majorly used for events such as concerts or coffee shops to spot singles around. If a lady spots a single man closer to her location, she can begin the conversation. Only ladies are allowed to initiate conversations.
Meeting your perfect match on this platform has high chances. During signing up, the platform requires members to disclose the type of relationships they want. This allows users to know who to approach and start dating.
Possibility to Find Casual Hookup
Through its features, BumbleBff and BumbleBizz, members who are not in for relationships can swap to creating normal friendships and business contacts.
Due to the structure of the app, most users tend to be serious and determined. Hookups are therefore discouraged. Choosy members may end up losing their matches.
Since members have to disclose their relationship desires, either friendship, hookups, short-term, or long-term relationships, finding matches becomes easy. This very inclusive ecosystem hastens us.
Quality Of Profiles & User Safety
Like in other dating sites, you are not sure about who you will match with. You need to be vigilant with the strangers you meet and how you interact with them.
It is advisable that you keep your contact information, workplace, and address secret until you are sure. Always ensure that the first dates you organize are in public places. Another bit to note is that you need to make a relative or friend aware of your whereabouts.
In the recent past, the majority of people have presented catfishing cases. Some people ask for money online. This is the more reason you need to be extra careful. A person who dearly likes you does not change that for cash. Dating is not all about how much you are to spend on your partner.
Everyone is held accountable when it comes to safety measures. All the users are expected to uphold values such as respect, equality, and kindness. The website administrators take strict actions when people break specified rules on the platform.
The support representatives who assist customers whenever they face a problem are also available. The website requires its members to be more empowered to judge and take safety precautions when meeting strangers.
You should not consider an online partner as a relative. Make a move of informing a friend or a relative when going out for a date. Let them be aware of where and when the date is scheduled. Important to note is that your first date ought to be in a public place.
This site also advises users always to be cautious of possible scammers.
The site has an attractive profile. Below is how the user's profile looks:
The profiles are filled with information.
Users' photos uploaded on the profiles are public.
Answering more match questions gives room for getting a variety of accurate matches.
When you answer more match questions, you automatically unlock your personality traits. This will make your profile more unique.
Members can view the profiles of other users without paying a penny.
Verification of Users
On both sites, users have to be verified.
Bumble: the site does verify members through phone numbers or Facebook account details.
OkCupid: Accounts are verified Facebook or email log in details.
Fakes or Scam
Scammers always find their way on any dating platform. It is upon users to use the platforms at their own discretion. This is how to detect scammers in OkCupid:
Their locations are always in countries too far to reach.
They normally have at most two or no profile pictures.
Their profile pictures are always blurred, seem to be too far, or in bad lighting.
In OkCupid, fake accounts are deleted once suspected.
The Bumble app costs 9.99 USD a month. Customers can, however, extend the validity of matches beyond 24 hours.
The app gives users a Bumbleboost option that costs 10.99 USD a week and 24.99 USD for a month. This leaves users with lots of benefits such as:
Busybee. They can extend the 24-hour expiry deadline on matches.
Rematch. Users can easily connect with connections that have expired.
Beeline. Users can see a list of members who have swiped right on their pictures.
However, for users who want to purchase the services once, a maximum cost of 149.99 USD is applied.
The site also operates in coins. A coin is sold at 1.99 USD, 5 coins at 8.99 USD, 10 coins at 14.99 USD, 20 coins at 24.99 USD, and 30 coins at 37.99 USD.
Users are encouraged to pay through credit cards, mobile numbers, or PayPal.
The feature also allows premium users to get the ability to see the individuals that like them.
When compared to other dating sites, OkCupid tends to be average.
Users who opt for A-List Basic Subscription are entitled to a monthly subscription of 7.95 USD. Other standards include a three-month subscription at 19.05 USD and a six-month subscription at 23.70 USD.
To browse more features, users can subscribe to A-List Premium subscription. This option costs 24.90 USD for a month, 68.70 USD for a three-month subscription, and 119.40 USD for a six-month subscription.
The app also boosts members. The boost allows members to get their profiles highlighted and shown frequently on other members' Double Take Suggestions and OkCupid search. This add-on costs members 1.99 USD for one credit, 9.45 USD for 5 credits, and 16.90 USD for 10 credits.
Interested members in upgrading their membership plan pay through credit cards, PayPal, and mobile phone.
Members who have upgraded enjoy the following:
They use advanced search filters
They can see who likes them
They can see public question answers
Have a high messaging priority
They get a daily auto boost
They experience no ads when browsing
A variety of features freely provided on both sites include:
Free members can also create their profiles.
Members are given match suggestions.
People can use the communication services.
Users are awarded one rematch on expired connections.
The app does not require any fee to download.
Members keep track of those they like
They have a chance to participate in Double Take
Account registration is free
They can message other users
They can browse other members' profiles
Easy match searching
They can use basic search filters
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Finding long-term relationships on dating platforms depends on your seriousness. With Bumble, a long-term commitment can be a sure bet.
If the platform does not match your needs, you need to go for its alternative, OkCupid. Its data-driven matches with an inclusive ecosystem make matching easier and sure.
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