#dakota baker

[idreamonpaper]

best character of yours to chew on, go

AN EXCELLENT QUESTION!

Hmmm, if you want someone patient and squishy then Dakota is your best choice! She'll laugh, and joke that so long as you don't take a chunk out of her you can stay as long as you'd like.

If you want someone that's also patient then Sandro is also your best choice. Will just let you cling on to him and keep doing laundry and ask if this means you want a snack.

Do Not chew on Icarus, pls he will Bite

[verilydigital]

Who are some of your fictional crushes?

Here’s an assortment of some of my fictional crushes (in no particular order)✨💖

If it wasn’t obvious enough they were crushes from my other posts about ‘em😅

Dominic Drago from Lackadaisy (art by Tracy Butler)

Ballister Boldheart from Nimona

The Dakota Dude from Wild West C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa

Basil (of Baker Street) from The Great Mouse Detective

Clark Kent specifically the version from My Adventures With Superman

Mr. Grasshopper from James and The Giant Peach

Dorian “Zib” Zibowski from Lackadaisy (art by Tracy Butler)

Hunter from Road Rovers

I have about a bajillion more, but that’s a few off the top of my head for now.

(Feel free to agree or judge lol)

[rabbitcruiser]

Presidents’ Day

Celebrated each year, on the third Monday in February, Presidents’ Day is a federal holiday to pay tribute to the presidents of the United States, including George Washington, the country’s first president, and Abraham Lincoln, who served during the Civil War. The holiday was originally established to honor Washington, but over time it has come to be a day to recognize all of the nation’s presidents. It is a day when many businesses and government offices are closed and people have the day off from work or school. Some people celebrate Presidents’ Day by participating in parades or other events, while others use it as a time to relax and spend time with family and friends.

History of Presidents’ Day

Presidents’ Day has its roots in the celebration of George Washington’s birthday, which has been observed as a national holiday in the United States since the late 18th century. Washington was born on February 22, 1732, and his birthday was first officially recognized as a national holiday by an act of Congress in 1879. The holiday was originally called “Washington’s Birthday,” and it was observed on February 22 each year.

In the 20th century, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which was designed to create more three-day weekends for the nation’s workers by moving several holidays to Mondays. As part of this act, the holiday honoring Washington was moved to the third Monday in February and was renamed “Presidents’ Day” to recognize not just Washington, but all of the presidents of the United States. The holiday has been observed on the third Monday in February since 1971.

Presidents’ Day is not only a time to honor US presidents, but also a time to reflect on the important role that they have played in shaping the nation’s history.

How to Celebrate Presidents’ Day

There are many ways to celebrate Presidents’ Day. Some people choose to honor the holiday by taking part in parades or other events that are held in honor of the presidents. Others use the day as an opportunity to learn more about the presidents and their contributions to the country. Here are a few ideas for celebrating Presidents’ Day:

Attend a Parade, or Visit a Presidential Museum or Library

Many cities and towns hold parades on Presidents’ Day to celebrate the presidents of the USA. Look for one in your area and join in the celebration. There are also many museums and libraries dedicated to the presidents of the United States.

Read a Book About a President

There are many books available about US presidents. Consider reading one of these to learn more about a particular president or the history of the presidency:

Washington: A Life by Ron Chernow. This Pulitzer Prize-winning biography provides an honest portrait of George Washington, the man who became the United States’ first president.

Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin. This book chronicles the life and presidency of Abraham Lincoln, focusing on his ability to lead and manage a diverse group of advisors and cabinet members.

John F. Kennedy: A Biography by Michael O’Brien. A comprehensive biography of JFK, examining the life and legacy of the 35th president, from his childhood and education to his assassination in 1963.

The Reagan Diaries edited by Douglas Brinkley. A collection of diary entries written by President Ronald Reagan during his two terms in office, this book provides a unique, behind-the-scenes look at the Reagan presidency.

Barack Obama: The Story by David Maraniss. Offering a detailed and nuanced portrait of Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States, it covers Obama’s early life, political career, and presidency, and offers insight into the man and his leadership style.

Watch a Movie or Documentary

There are many films and documentaries about US presidents, but here’s a few to get you started:

Lincoln (2012) – A biographical drama that stars Daniel Day-Lewis as Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States. It focuses on Lincoln’s role in the abolition of slavery and the passage of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution.

Truman (1995) – Starring Gary Sinise as the 33rd president of the United States, Harry S. Truman, the film covers Truman’s life, career, and presidency, including his role in the dropping of the atomic bombs on Japan and the Korean War.

JFK (1991) – A biographical drama starring Kevin Costner as President John F. Kennedy, this film examines the events leading up to Kennedy’s assassination and the investigations that followed.

Nixon (1995) – Stars Anthony Hopkins as President Richard Nixon. The film covers Nixon’s political career, the Watergate scandal and his eventual resignation from office.

The President (2019) – A documentary profiling President Barack Obama, covering his life, career, and presidency.

Participate in a Service Project

Presidents’ Day is a good time to think about ways to serve your community. Consider participating in a service project or volunteering your time to help others.

Source

[nathalieskinoblog]

Persuasion / Überredung 2022 - 1971

[rileyripley]

The way I want to be DEMOLISHED these women is immaculate rn

[mayhempro]

oh, the weather outside is 𝔣𝔯𝔦𝔤𝔥𝔱𝔣𝔲𝔩

MAYHEM PRO    is a discord-based, kayfabe e-fed, where the members write their own matches and promos, develop their characters, win championships, build friendships, and tell their story in and out of the ring. Whether you’re new to the community, or you’ve been here for far too long, we’d love to have you here! Right now may be the perfect time to join as we're only a few weeks away from our next Pay Per View event, State of Emergency , which will be split over two action packed nights. If you have any questions, comments, or are interested in joining but don’t know how, feel free to drop something in the inbox or send us a message!

[quasi-normalcy]

My mom informs me that there was one specific night when I was three years old and staying in a hotel room in Grand Forks, North Dakota, when I saw TNG's "The Best of Both Worlds, part 1" on television and then immediately followed it up with the Tom Baker Doctor Who serial "The Seeds of Doom" about evil plants, and was too terrified to sleep for the rest of the night. I have no memory of this occasion, but it is very possible that it was the single most formative event of my entire personality.

[cozysip]

*✶   uncommon names:

a  list  of  uncommon  names that  i’ve  been  compilating  from  pinterest.  please  note  the  names ( not sorted  in f/m). are  from  a  variety  of  origins  and  it’s  best  to  research ,  in  accordance to  naming  your  character  appropriately .

a - d :

ada, althea, amaya, amalia, anita, anya, aspen, ayla, baker, boheme, bria, bondi, cade, calliope, cara, caroline, celosia, charlotte, cleo, coral, coco, dakota.

e - i :

elena, ellie, esme, everlee, enzo, ford, genevieve, gracie, haven, harlow, hazel, inessa, isla, ivy, izzy.

j - n :

jasper, jolene, josephine, josie, kaia, kate, katie, lexie, lilac, lina, luxe, malia, maya, mila, nala, naomi, nova.

o - r :

oakley, oaklynn, quincy penelope,penn, poppy, raina, ruby, ruthe.

s - v :

sage, savannah, scout, sienna, skye, sonnet, sutton, vienna.

w- z :

wiley, wren, zella, zoe, zola, zoriana.

[hollywoodfamerp]

Hollywood Fame is heading to the most magical place on earth!

Pack your bags for Walt Disney World, a place where dreams come true and a little pixie dust goes a long way! We will be staying at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, which features exotic animals, dazzling pools, award-winning dining, and more. Who knows? You may even meet a new friend right outside your window! Under the cut, you will find the roommates list for the trip. The roommates were arranged by a RANDOM generator. Unless we got a message from you telling us you wanted to be with a specific person or your FC was listed on the ships list, you were included in the generator.  As we get more people into the roleplay, we will update the list. If you do not see your characters name on this list, please message us POLITELY and let us know! Mistakes happen, and the generator isn't perfect. Hopefully, everyone is accounted for - if not, we’ll fix it! As stated before, as we accept new apps before AND during the event, this list will be updated. This is also applicable if FCs are unfollowed/leave the group, so please understand that this list is subject to change. So, that being said - please LIKE THIS POST so you can not only keep track of this list but also so we know you saw this notice.

Akanishi Jin and Lee Sunmi

Ana de Armas and Louis Tomlinson

Andrew Garfield and Lily James

Anne Hathaway and Jade Thirlwall

Ariana DeBose and Ariana Grande

Awsten Knight and Miley Cyrus

Bella Hadid and Thomas Doherty

Billie Lourd and Dylan O'Brien

Cari Fletcher and Victoria de Angelis

Cha Eunwoo and Choi Soobin

Chloe Bailey and Gareth Southgate

Choi Minho and Kim Ahyoung (Yura)

Chris Evans and Naomi Scott

Colby Lopez (Seth Rollins) and Rebecca Quin (Becky Lynch)

Dakota Johnson and Sam Heughan

Danielle Campbell and Joe Burrow

Danny Amendola and Olivia Culpo

David Tennant and Harry Kane

Demi Bennett (Rhea Ripley) and Ashley Fliehr (Charlotte Flair)

Dove Cameron and Aaron Tveit

Dua Lipa and Joseph Quinn

Emilia Clarke and Park Seonghwa

Emily Blunt and John Krasinski

Emma D’Arcy and Hailee Steinfeld

Erin Moriarty and Fryea Allan

Ethan Torchio and Damiano David

Florence Pugh and Cillian Murphy

Georgia Tennant and Jason Sudeikis

Glen Powell and Meryl Streep

Hailey Baldwin and Luke Hemmings

Harry Styles and Ashton Irwin

Hwang Hyunjin and Bang Chan

Jackson Wang and Chittaphon Leechaiyapornkul (Ten)

Jamie Campbell Bower and Tate McRae

Jenna Ortega and Halle Bailey

Jeon Jungkook and Choi San

Jessica Chastain and Claudia Jessie

Jonathan Bailey and Simone Ashley

Jordyn Woods and Bae Joohyun (Irene)

Josephine Skriver and Aaron Taylor-Johnson

Josh O'Connor and Troye Sivan

Joshua Hong (Hong Jisoo) and Olivia O'Brien

Jung Wooyoung and Brittany Baker (Britt Baker)

Jung Yoonoh (Jaehyun) and Lee Taeyong

Kang Seulgi and Byn Baekhyun

Kelsea Ballerini and Joe Keery

Kim Hongjoong and Diamanté Quiava Valentin Harper (Saweetie)

Kim Jisoo and Christian Yu

Kim Mingyu and Sana Minatozaki

Kim Taehyung and Chou Tzuyu

Kit Connor and Michael Evans Behling

Kylie Jenner and Billie Eilish

Lauren Jauregui and Bill Skarsgard

Lee Jeno and Na Jaemin

Lee Know (Minho) and Lee Felix

Lee Taemin and Kim Jongin

Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Emma Stone

Lucas Wong and Kim Jungwoo

Lupita Nyong'o and Tessa Thompson

Madelyn Cline and Anya Taylor-Joy

Maia Mitchell and Alycia Debnam-Carey

Maika Monroe and Sydney Sweeney

Mark Lee and Lee Donghyuck (Haechan)

Matt Smith and Jonathan Good (Jon Moxley)

Maxence Danet-Fauvel and Hunter Schafer

Mazz Murray and Jang Gyuri

Min Yoongi and Kim Namjoon

Nicholas Galitzine and Taylor Zakhar Perez

Nick Robinson and Jake Gyllenhaal

Nicola Coughlan and Liam Hemsworth

Olivia Cooke and Austin Butler

Olivia Rodrigo and Isabela Merced

Pamela Martinez (Bayley) and Mercedes Justine Varnado (Sasha

Banks)

Pedro Pascal and Kendall Jenner

Renee Paquette (Renee Young) and Niall Horan

Renee Rapp and Barbara Palvin

Robyn (Rihanna) Fenty and Drew Starkey

Romee Strijd and Elizabeth Lail

Ryan Gosling and Gigi Hadid

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively

Sabrina Carpenter and Hannah Waddingham

Sam Claflin and Chris Pine

Samantha Gibb and Megan Jovon Ruth Pete (Megan Thee Stallion)

Saoirse Ronan and Jack Lowden

Sebastian Stan and Margot Robbie

Selena Gomez and Nick Jonas

Shawn Mendes and Jeon Wonwoo

Sophie Turner and Logan Lerman

Taylor York and Hayley Williams

Tom Hardy and Perrie Edwards

Tom Holland and Natalia Dyer

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift

Troian Bellisario and Lucy Hale

Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron

Vanessa Merrell and Solana Rowe (SZA)

Veronica Merrell and Rylee Arnold

Walton Goggins and Ella Purnell

Wong Kunhang and Mason Mount

Xiao Dejun (Xiaojun) and Yoo Jimin (Karina)

Xu Minghao and Jennie Kim

Yoo Siah (Yooa) and Kim Minjeong (Winter)

Zendaya Coleman and Paul Mescal

Zoë Kravitz and Lili Reinhart

[darkmaga-retard]

David Blackmon

Aug 11, 2024

A Permian Basin frac spread operated by Liberty Frac.

In case you missed it, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported Thursday that domestic oil and gas producers achieved new record high oil production during the week ended August 4. Producers pumped out an amazing 13.4 million barrels per day (bpd) for the week, an increase of 800,000 bpd from the same week a year ago.

For context, this weekly production record is more than 3 times the 3.794 million bpd the U.S. produced in September 2008, just 16 years ago, and more than double the volume produced in September 2012. The former 62-year nadir in U.S. production came the month before the first successful well was drilled into the Eagle Ford Shale, kicking off the shale revolution in oil production that has driven the rise of the domestic industry ever since.

The Eagle Ford was in full boom, along with the Bakken in North Dakota, by September 2012, and the mammoth Permian Basin was in the early stages of its own drilling boom at the same time. Since then, the industry has continued to achieve record after record in the face of a seemingly endless parade of predictions by various experts that it has peaked and would embark on a decline.

Yet, here it is, setting yet another new production record even as both Baker Hughes and Enverus report the domestic count of active drilling rigs has declined by 15% over the past 12 months. That’s a continuation of a steady drop in drilling activity since 2017, during which the number of active U.S. rigs has declined by 70%.

I’ve often been criticized for taking a skeptical stance related to predictions of “peak oil,” whether they be on the supply side or the demand side of the equation. Those criticisms generally come from the same people making all those consistently wrong predictions.

July marked my 45th year of either being in the U.S. oil and gas industry or writing about it. The longer I’m around this vibrant, nimble, and innovative business, the more it surprises and often amazes me.

[brokenfuturerpg]

PBS FEMENINOS POR EDAD

Hola personitas. Venimos con un aporte que nos ha costado un tiempito reunir. Es posible que algunos PB tengan 1 añito más de lo que pone, porque igual cumplieron recién. Esperamos les guste ^^

-14

Evie Gardner (9)

Charlie Townsend (10)

Alexis & Ava McClure (10)

Everleight Souta (10)

Anniston Price (11)

Sienna Fizz (11)

Willow Morgan (11)

Blayke Busby (12)

Maya Le Clark (12)

Brooklynn Prince (13)

Kingston Foster (13)

Trinity Valenzuela (13)

14-17

River Woollard (14)

Isla Stanford (14)

Nuala Chee (14)

Shiloh Nelson (14)

Raegan Revord (15)

Sarah Dorothy Little (15)

Scarlett Estevez (15)

Cailey Fleming (16)

Indi Star (16)

Nicolette Durazzo (16)

Pressley Hosbach (16)

Priah Ferguson (16)

Havanna Winter (17)

Kristina Pimenova (17)

Mabel Chee (17)

McKenna Grace (17)

Ruby Rose Turner (17)

18-23

Dafne Keen (18)

Grace Vanderwaal (19)

Lily Chee (19)

Loreto Peralta (19)

Millie Bobby Brown (19)

Sissy Sheridan (19)

Anna CathCart (20)

Maddie Ziegler (20)

AmyBeth MnNulty (21)

Ava Michelle (21)

Billie Eilish (21)

Kaia Gerber (21)

Rowan Blanchard (21)

Sadie Sink (21)

Sophia Lillis (21)

Cara Taylor (22)

Iris Law (22)

Mackenzie Foy (22)

Meghan Roche (22)

Isabela Moner (22)

Yael Yurman (22)

Ester Expósito (23)

Kiernan Shipka (23)

24-29

Aitana Ocaña (24)

Amandla Stenberg (24)

Brec Bassinger (24)

Fran Summers (24)

Joey King (24)

Lani Baker (24)

Lily-Rose Depp (24)

Paris Berelc (24)

Sabrina Carpenter (24)

Ariel Winter (25)

Bella Thorne (25)

Elle Fanning (25)

Georgina Amorós (25)

Luna Bijl (25)

Maya Hawke (25)

Peyton List (25)

Sydney Sweeney (25)

Vittoria Ceretti (25)

Bella Hadid (26)

Camila Cabello (26)

Chloë Grace Moretz (26)

Ella Purnel (26)

Grace Elizabeth (26)

Hailee Steinfeld (26)

Jean Campbell (26)

Kylie Jenner (26)

Lana Condor (26)

Lili Reinhart (26)

Lisa Manoban (26)

Madelaine Arthur (26)

Maisie Williams (26)

Momo Hirai (26)

Odeya Rush (26)

Olivia Holt (26)

Pyper America Smith (26)

Shannon Purser (26)

Valentina Zenere (26)

Zendaya(26)

Abigail Breslin (27)

Anya Taylor-Joy (27)

Courtney Eaton (27)

Dove Cameron (27)

Dua Lipa (27)

Jennie Kim (27)

Karen Méndez (27)

Katherine McNamara (27)

Kelianne Stankus (27)

Kelly Berglund (27)

Kendall Jenner (27)

Lydia Graham (27)

María Pedraza (27)

Sarah Gilman (27)

Sophie Turner (27)

Birgit Kos (28)

Danna Paola (28)

Georgia Hirst (28)

Gigi Hadid (28)

Jisoo Kim (28)

Melanie Martinez (28)

Natalia Dyer (28)

Nicola Peltz (28)

Haley Lu Richardson (28)

Halsey (28)

Liana Liberato (28)

Tiera Skovbye (28)

Adele Exarchopoulos (29)

AnnaSophia Robb (29)

Barbara Palvin (29)

Camila Mendes (29)

Claudia Salas (29)

Cleo Massey (29)

Dakota Fanning (29)

Emilija Baranac (29)

India Eisley (29)

Julia Garner (29)

Letitia Wright (29)

Luma Grothe (29)

Madelaine Petsch (29)

Meghan Trainor (29)

Mina El Hammani (29)

Ritu Arya (29)

Saoirse Ronan (29)

Taissa Farmiga (29)

30-39

Alycia Debnam-Carey (30)

Ariana Grande (30)

Charlotte McKinney (30)

Debby Ryan (30)

Elizabeth Gillies (30)

Irina Isasia (30)

Linnea Berthelsen (30)

Miley Cyrus (30)

Naomi Scott (30)

Sofia Carson (30)

Cara Delevigne (31)

Demi Lovato (31)

Gaia Weiss (31)

Grace Phipps (31)

Josefin Asplund (31)

Karlie Kloss (31)

Kate Upton (31)

Kaya Scodelario (31)

Lali Espósito (31)

Madeline Brewer (31)

Mimi Doblas (31)

Selena Gomez (31)

Shailene Woodley (31)

Vanessa Morgan (31)

Emma Roberts (32)

Jasmine Tookes (32)

Kiko Mizuhara (32)

Malese Jow (32)

Sarah Hyland (32)

Willa Holland (32)

Ashley Benson (33)

Brie Larson (33)

Daveigh Chase (33)

Emma Watson (33)

Indiana Evans (33)

Jane Levy (33)

Jennifer Lawrence (33)

Jordan Claire Robbins (33)

Kristen Stewart (33)

Leven Rambin (33)

Margot Robbie (33)

Sophie Cookson (33)

Taylor Swift (33)

Blanca Suárez (34)

Candice Swanepoel (34)

Cariba Heine (34)

Coco Rocha (34)

Emma Greenwell (34)

Emma Stone (34)

Emmy Raver-Lampman (34)

Elizabeth Olsen (34)

Janel Parrish (34)

Kat Graham (34)

Lily Collins (34)

Lily James (34)

Lucy Hale (34)

Nathalie Emmanuel (34)

Nina Dobrev (34)

Melissa Benoist (34)

Phoebe Tonkin (34)

Riley Keough (34)

Úrsula Corberó (34)

Vanessa Hudgens (34)

Zoë Kravitz (34)

Adele (35)

Ana de Armas (35)

Blake Lively (35)

Claire Holt (35)

Gemma Ward (35)

Jessie J (35)

Karen Gillan (35)

Rihanna (35)

Tania Raymonde (35)

Vanessa Kirby (35)

Alba Flores (36)

Candice Accola (36)

Chiara Ferragni (36)

Ellen Page (36)

Emilia Clarke (36)

Holland Roden (36)

Lyndsy Fonseca (36)

Rose Leslie (36)

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley (36)

Shay Mitchell (36)

Shelley Hennig (36)

Alexandra Daddario (37)

Amanda Seyfried (37)

Àstrid Bergès-Frisbey (37)

Camila Sodi (37)

Ilfenesh Hadera (37)

Irina Shayk (37)

Jameela Jamil (37)

Lady Gaga (37)

Lily Aldridge (37)

Leighton Meester (37)

Megan Fox (37)

Nathalie Kelley (37)

Pom Klementieff (37)

Ruby Rose (37)

Troian Bellisario (37)

Anna Kendrick (38)

Arden Cho (38)

Crystal Reed (38)

Diana Hoyos (38)

Doutzen Kroes (38)

Gal Gadot (38)

Isabel Lucas (38)

Jena Malone (38)

Katy Perry (38)

Keira Knightley (38)

Lana del Rey (38)

Laura Haddock (38)

Maggie Civantos (38)

Rooney Mara (38)

Scarlett Johansson (38)

Ashley Madekwe (39)

Gina Rodriguez (39)

Martha Higareda (39)

Olivia Wilde (39)

Paty Cantú (39)

Rachel Taylor (39)

Tessa Thompson (39)

Torrey DeVitto (39)

40-49

Alyssa Sutherland (40)

Anne Hathaway (40)

Emily Blunt (40)

Esther Acebo (40)

Gemma Chan (40)

Golshifteh Farahani (40)

Jamie Chung (40)

Katie McGrath (40)

Mila Kunis (40)

Miranda Kerr (40)

Nicky Minaj (40)

Alexis Bledel (41)

Anna Paquin (41)

Beyoncé (41)

Cobie Smulders (41)

Elisabeth Moss (41)

Hayley Atwell (41)

Kirsten Dunst (41)

Lauren Cohan (41)

Melissa Fumero (41)

Natalie Dormer (41)

Priyanka Chopra (41)

Bryce Dallas Howard (42)

Carrie Coon (42)

Genevieve Cortese (42)

Jenna Dewan (42)

Natalie Portman (42)

Stephanie Beatriz (42)

Hannah Simone (43)

Kristen Bell (43)

Rebel Wilson (43)

Sophia Myles (43)

Zooey Deschanel (43)

Bianca Lawson (44)

Claire Danes (44)

Evangeline Lilly (44)

Felicia Day (44)

Jennifer Morrison (44)

Jodi Lyn O’Keefe (44)

Maggie Q (44)

Rachel McAdams (44)

Rose Byrne (44)

Chelsea Peretti (45)

Cindy Sampson (45)

Danai Gurira (45)

Ginnifer Goodwin (45)

Katheryn Winnick (45)

Michelle Rodriguez (45)

Zoe Saldana (45)

Carice Van Houten (46)

Emily Deschanel (46)

Liv Tyler (46)

Lynn Collins (46)

Naomie Harris (46)

Shakira (46)

Elsa Pataky (47)

Isla Fisher (47)

Kate Winslet (47)

Marion Cotillard (47)

Milla Jovovich (47)

Paz Vega (47)

Reese Witherspoon (47)

Angelina Jolie (48)

Charlize Theron (48)

Christina Hendrix (48)

Drew Barrymore (48)

Eva Longoria (48)

Amy Adams (49)

Aishwarya Rai (49)

Elizabeth Banks (49)

Eva Mendes (49)

Lena Headey (49)

Penélope Cruz (49)

Victoria Beckham (49)

50-59

Gwyneth Paltrow (50)

Kristen Wiig (50)

Li Bingbing (50)

Vera Farmiga (50)

Najwa Nimri (50)

Sofía Vergara (51)

Winona Ryder (51)

Cara Buono (52)

Jennifer Connelly (52)

Melissa McCarthy (53)

Naomi Campbell (53)

Uma Thurman (53)

Queen Latifah (53)

Cate Blanchett (54)

Jennifer Aniston (54)

Jennifer Lopez (54)

Lucy Liu (54)

Naomi Watts (54)

Julia Roberts (55)

Lauren Graham (56)

Nicole Kidman (56)

Salma Hayek (56)

Pamela Anderson (56)

Helena Bonham Carter (57)

Robin Wright (57)

Sandra Bullock (59)

+60

Demi Moore (60)

Marcia Cross (61)

Julianne Moore (62)

Jamie Lee Curtis (64)

Michelle Pfeiffer (65)

Sharon Stone (65)

Geena Davis (67)

Sigourney Weaver (73)

Jessica Lange (74)

Meryl Streep (74)

Susan Sarandon (76)

Diane Keaton (77)

Hellen Mirren (77)

[trepans-apprentice]

resident evil 7 au

besties my friend ever @kittyking445 has planted a seed and by god i am watering it. Whos yr OC in the resident evil 7 Baker family!! We got!! Hq Corvus Sebbi Mason Dakota Navi+Nova Allo sm1th uh theres others ik im forgetting i am just talking to a wall rn

[rabbitcruiser]

Presidents’ Day

Celebrated each year, on the third Monday in February, Presidents’ Day is a federal holiday to pay tribute to the presidents of the United States, including George Washington, the country’s first president, and Abraham Lincoln, who served during the Civil War. The holiday was originally established to honor Washington, but over time it has come to be a day to recognize all of the nation’s presidents. It is a day when many businesses and government offices are closed and people have the day off from work or school. Some people celebrate Presidents’ Day by participating in parades or other events, while others use it as a time to relax and spend time with family and friends.

History of Presidents’ Day

Presidents’ Day has its roots in the celebration of George Washington’s birthday, which has been observed as a national holiday in the United States since the late 18th century. Washington was born on February 22, 1732, and his birthday was first officially recognized as a national holiday by an act of Congress in 1879. The holiday was originally called “Washington’s Birthday,” and it was observed on February 22 each year.

In the 20th century, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which was designed to create more three-day weekends for the nation’s workers by moving several holidays to Mondays. As part of this act, the holiday honoring Washington was moved to the third Monday in February and was renamed “Presidents’ Day” to recognize not just Washington, but all of the presidents of the United States. The holiday has been observed on the third Monday in February since 1971.

Presidents’ Day is not only a time to honor US presidents, but also a time to reflect on the important role that they have played in shaping the nation’s history.

How to Celebrate Presidents’ Day

There are many ways to celebrate Presidents’ Day. Some people choose to honor the holiday by taking part in parades or other events that are held in honor of the presidents. Others use the day as an opportunity to learn more about the presidents and their contributions to the country. Here are a few ideas for celebrating Presidents’ Day:

Attend a Parade, or Visit a Presidential Museum or Library

Many cities and towns hold parades on Presidents’ Day to celebrate the presidents of the USA. Look for one in your area and join in the celebration. There are also many museums and libraries dedicated to the presidents of the United States.

Read a Book About a President

There are many books available about US presidents. Consider reading one of these to learn more about a particular president or the history of the presidency:

Washington: A Life by Ron Chernow. This Pulitzer Prize-winning biography provides an honest portrait of George Washington, the man who became the United States’ first president.

Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin. This book chronicles the life and presidency of Abraham Lincoln, focusing on his ability to lead and manage a diverse group of advisors and cabinet members.

John F. Kennedy: A Biography by Michael O’Brien. A comprehensive biography of JFK, examining the life and legacy of the 35th president, from his childhood and education to his assassination in 1963.

The Reagan Diaries edited by Douglas Brinkley. A collection of diary entries written by President Ronald Reagan during his two terms in office, this book provides a unique, behind-the-scenes look at the Reagan presidency.

Barack Obama: The Story by David Maraniss. Offering a detailed and nuanced portrait of Barack Obama, the 44th president of the United States, it covers Obama’s early life, political career, and presidency, and offers insight into the man and his leadership style.

Watch a Movie or Documentary

There are many films and documentaries about US presidents, but here’s a few to get you started:

Lincoln (2012) – A biographical drama that stars Daniel Day-Lewis as Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States. It focuses on Lincoln’s role in the abolition of slavery and the passage of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution.

Truman (1995) – Starring Gary Sinise as the 33rd president of the United States, Harry S. Truman, the film covers Truman’s life, career, and presidency, including his role in the dropping of the atomic bombs on Japan and the Korean War.

JFK (1991) – A biographical drama starring Kevin Costner as President John F. Kennedy, this film examines the events leading up to Kennedy’s assassination and the investigations that followed.

Nixon (1995) – Stars Anthony Hopkins as President Richard Nixon. The film covers Nixon’s political career, the Watergate scandal and his eventual resignation from office.

The President (2019) – A documentary profiling President Barack Obama, covering his life, career, and presidency.

Participate in a Service Project

Presidents’ Day is a good time to think about ways to serve your community. Consider participating in a service project or volunteering your time to help others.

Source

[lcnelyday]

indigenous faces we should have more gifs for in the rpc.

Gil Birmingham Adam Beach Julia Jones Q'orianka Kilcher Irene Bedard Kimberly Guerrero Forrest Goodluck Shauna Baker Tanaya Beatty Jessica Matten Alyssa Wapanatâhk Devery Jacobs Kaniehtiio Horn Zahn McClarnon Alaqua Cox Kiowa Gordon Blu Hunt Martin Sensmeier Grace Dove Cara Gee Michael Greyeyes Phillip Lewitski Dakota Beavers Michelle Thrush Stefany Mathias Deanna Taushi Allison Anna Lambe

*bonus points if the character is not in traditional regalia or a period piece.

[dontmeantobepoliticalbut]

The COVID pandemic provided a real-time experiment of a strengthened social safety net, in which several anti-poverty programs were bolstered and benefits increased. One such program, called Pandemic EBT, provided a voucher for families to purchase groceries while children were unable to attend school in person, helping them to obtain the nutrition they would otherwise get through free school meals and lifting millions of children out of hunger.

In late 2022, Congress approved a similar, permanent program on a bipartisan basis. Called SUN Bucks, or Summer EBT, the program begins this month and provides families with $40 per child per month in grocery benefits over the summer, or $120 in total, when they don’t have access to free lunches at school.

Thirty-seven states, five territories, and the District of Columbia will participate in the program. But 13 states, all led by Republican governors, have opted out of the program, depriving millions of low-income kids. Several of these states have also declined to expand Medicaid, increasing the burden on households too poor to afford health care or basic groceries.

SUN Bucks isn’t as generous as its pandemic-era iteration, but the Department of Agriculture nonetheless estimates that the program will reach more than 20 million children. “We always see summer as one of the hungriest times of year,” said Kelsey Boone, the senior child nutrition policy analyst at the Food Research and Action Center. “We see summer EBT as kind of filling that gap in the summer nutrition programs that only reach a fraction of the children that participate in reduced-price school meals during the school year.”

The baker’s dozen of red states that opted out are Alabama, Alaska, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Oklahoma, Mississippi, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming. Their governors have cited an array of reasons, including logistical difficulties, but much of the opposition appears patently ideological.

“An EBT card does nothing to promote nutrition at a time when childhood obesity has become an epidemic,” said Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds in December, referring to the debit-like card that food stamp recipients use to purchase groceries. A Florida state official told WFSU News that “we anticipate that our state’s full approach to serving children will continue to be successful this year without any additional federal programs that inherently always come with some federal strings attached.”

A spokesperson for Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves insisted that Summer EBT amounted to “attempts to expand the welfare state,” adding that if “Democrats in Washington had their way, Americans would still be locked down, subjected to Covid vaccine and mask mandates, and welfare rolls would’ve exploded.” (Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen, who initially said his state would not participate because he did not “believe in welfare,” reversed course in February after speaking to low-income children.)

Some governors cited the cost of Summer EBT as prohibitive; a spokesperson for South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem said in January that “federal money often comes with strings attached, and more of it is often not a good thing.” The federal government will cover the cost of the program, but states must provide the funds for half of the operational costs. Others argued that it is redundant, pointing to state summer meal programs. Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt rejected the $60 million in federal funding, saying he was “satisfied that kids won’t be going hungry in the summertime.” (He told KJRH News in January, “We gave over $20 million over the last couple of years to different food banks.”)

But Chris Bernard, the president and CEO of Hunger Free Oklahoma, noted that only 6% of eligible children in the state participate in summer meal programs. Moreover, he argued, the existing summer food programs administered by the state are insufficient on their own. “These programs are meant to complement each other, not be exclusive,” Bernard said.

Even though Stitt opted out of Summer EBT, several Native tribes in the state will be participating and will provide the benefits to Native and non-Native children living in tribal territories. As much of the state is composed of tribal lands, this means that a large portion of Oklahoma’s population of low-income children will be served. However, this will also result in piecemeal application of the benefits across the state. Children living in Oklahoma’s second-largest city, Tulsa, will be eligible to receive the benefits through the Muscogee Nation, but families in the state’s largest metropolitan area, Oklahoma City, will not be able to obtain Summer EBT.

“You could be in a school district that’s bordering one of these other territories but not in it, and you’re going to miss out. But even your sibling could attend the other school district, and they’ll get the benefit,” Bernard said. “It makes for confusion. It makes for an unnecessary absence of resources for families.”

Neighboring Texas, the second-largest state in the country, with 3.8 million children eligible for the program, also opted out of Summer EBT; however, the reasoning seemed more logistical than political. Texas’s Health and Human Services Commission argued that it was given insufficient time by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to get the program up and running. Moreover, the state is currently busy unenrolling people from Medicaid after the federal government removed its pandemic-era requirements for continuous coverage.

As a result, the charitable sector may bear much of the brunt of keeping low-income families fed over the summer. For example, the Houston Food Bank operates a summer meal program at around 200 sites in the Houston area, but it’s expensive to administer and reaches a relatively low percentage of children who need it.

“For years, we’ve argued that, yes, we’re happy to do this, but we do not think this is the best solution. The best solution is for those families just to be able to buy the food they need less expensively at supermarkets,” said Brian Greene, the organization’s president and CEO. He added that food banks are “not meeting the need to begin with,” so having to help even more families with children will further strain the charitable sector—not to mention low-income Texans themselves.

“We’ll keep doing as best we can, and it won’t be enough by a large margin. But it’s the families who are going to be taking the hit,” Greene said.

Still, even if a state doesn’t opt into Summer EBT this year, it does not preclude them from doing so in 2025. Stitt has not ruled out participating in the future, and states like Texas that dealt with administrative burdens may find those issues resolved in time for next year.

Something similar occurred with the Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid expansion, the cost of which is largely borne by the federal government. Many Democratic-led states adopted the expansion in 2014, while many red states refused it, even as research demonstrated the expansion’s health and fiscal benefits. Since 2019, six more Republican-led states have joined the club. Seven of the remaining 10 holdouts have also rejected SUN Bucks.

[ivankaramazov07]

Cast and characters for my upcoming story

(on aAO3)

Priya Barclay

a sweet-but-psycho, lively, chaotic, psycopath; a hired assassin in a bustling north dakota town, faced with the demons of her past, a deep melancholia, and a looming threat to the handful of people that still matter to her. how far can she run, and how good is she at the chase?

Meena Carter Beckett

A sullen, weary, work-driven theatre actress in her mid-20s, sick of the small town life and it's peril. intelligent, tired, soft_ convinced there is good in the world and that there is hope for her; a woman whose faith and faculty for love is tested when an unexpected dead body appears in the theatre.

Ingrid Osborne

a businesswoman and artist who's wit and love of puzzles is the only means of survival left for her as she tries to escape from the ghost's of her and her town's past, her path to survival fraught by the peril that her past mistakes have put her in.

Simon Baker Barclay

priya's supposedly long dead father, who appears in the wake of political upheavals and seems to know each and every move his daughter will take_ his letters sending her down a rabbit hole of terror as she tries to work out how much of the danger she faces is related to him.

August Baker barclay

Priya's brother, a young actor with a faculty for the morbid and the mind of a genius, who's life starts to change as his family's violent past begins to unravel, his thirst for excitement putting him in deeper peril as he tries to solve the mysteries of his hometown and to pave a safer path for his sister and his lover, as the danger of their lives begins to seep slowly into his.

Anne Lincoln Lawrence

a police detective who watches the horror of her past mistakes turn into the present. a stubborn, quiet, sullen woman who must do her best to hide her past before it comes to haunt, not just her but those who are here today because her mistakes made them so_ and she will do what it takes to keep the bodies in their graves.

DS Ophelia Cooper

An passionate, fierce, loving woman who is driven by spite to delve into the mysteries of her lover's past and her hometown_ leaving her life and everything that matters to her at such jeopardy that there is only one way to go_ forward, until she has served this town and it's multitudinous graves justice.

Vincent Ellis

a brilliant, gentle, kind boy brought up by his town's unsettling rage and his own deranged intelligence_ a hired assassin who knows perhaps a little too much about too many things_ things that should never be talked about and never be known. Priya's mentor and teacher, and the man who's heard a bit of every secret_ what will he do when it is time for this town to lay its secrets to rest?

@glitterypin @xoxonxo

yes, i would love to hear feedback on this im very excited yay