#the philantropist

[redjaybathood]

So, not sure if doing this in ask is ideal but I thought you might find it interesting. Had some musing on the idea we discussed. Namely on why the Cass, Harvey & Jason trio is so effective at fixing Gotham.

Some of it is circumstances, IE the dominos of the gang war, Black Mask, Red Hood & Court of Owls one after the other clearing a path. But the last only came about as a result of their effectiveness.

So why are they so effective?

Well one is dividing the tasks, Cass is Batman, Jason is doing the social/ecenomic stuff and Harvey is acting as mediator and aid to both, while focussing on the legal side of things.

All are rather meh on the law, which is not true for Bruce, he allies with the cops and tries to do things the right way. Cass is fine handing millions in evidence off to charities, Jason is well, Jason and Harvey knows how to work and cheat the system.

& Finally they all have different approaches, Harvey is focused on a mixture of philosophy and law. Jason is utilitarian and has a bottom up approach to addressing social ills over Bruce's top down perspective. Cass is resolute and hands on and more than capable of yanking the others back if they start going too far.

These elements let them focus their energies, come at things from multiple angles, balance each other out and avoid going too far, while also avoid restraining themselves too much. In contrast, Bruce is obsessed with control, resents being Bruce Wayne and can be incredibly inflexible to the point of self destruction.

Thus addressing Gotham's many issues went from pushing a boulder up a hill while people shank you, to having someone helping push the boulder while a third keeps the knifes out of your back.

That's an amazing metaphor, actually 😁

And basically they're all interchangeable vis-a-vis who's the pushing the boulder, who's keeping the knives out etc because knives come in so much different forms and shapes

[higherentity]

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Absolutely BREATHTAKING Actress and Philanthropist Angelina Jolie at the recent Tony Wards

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NEWS ON BEHALF OF ANNE LISTER ITALIA

Anne Lister's journals introduced us to Madame de Bourke, a dear friend of her who lived in Paris. She was the widowed countess of a Danish diplomat, with an intriguing and surprising life that began in Italy, since Maria Assunta Leonida Butini (her maiden name) was born in Siena, Tuscany. Our research sparked from Anne's journals, and thanks to documents we've found in archives between Naples and Copenhagen plus a few other biographical accounts, we have reconstructed her story.

🚨 Spoiler alert: unfortunately Anne Lister died before her, and could never know how right she had been about this woman. Read the article about Madame de Bourke on our website and find out why!

📸 Images courtesy @westyorkshirearchive @rigsarkivet

[jokerislandgirl32]

zach headcanons? :)

I’ve had this ask in my inbox for months…I am so sorry it took this long to get it out, but I appreciate you sending it, and I have been working on it!

I’ve put the headcanons into sections and subsections to ease any confusion. The full post can be found below the cut because it is long, lol…Enjoy!

Physical

Freckles: When Zach exposes himself to sunlight his freckles from childhood come out again, and not just on his face. I feel like he is the type of person who has freckles on his face, arms, back, and chest. But he does not like that, so he stays out of the sun for this reason. 

Body/Facial Hair: Zach is more than capable of growing a full beard, and he has body hair elsewhere, but he either waxes or shaves it (let’s be honest, he gets the Zachbots to do it, haha). Zach is very neat and orderly, so he does not like to have an excessive amount of hair aggravating him, managing the hair on his head on a daily basis is bad enough. He likes to have his triangular goatee though, so he keeps that on his face. 

Wavy/Curly Hair: Zach’s hair is naturally wavy/curly. He uses hair gel to keep it tamed and slick. If he does not tame it after it gets wet it starts to get wavy immediately, which he detests.

Eyes: (This is implied in canon too) Zach’s eye color changes depending on his emotions and the environment he is in. His eyes range from emerald to an electric green. 

Family/Lineage

Siblings/Twin: My personal headcanon for Zach is that he had an identical twin brother, Zebulon, Zeb, Varmitech. This twin died when they were children, leaving Zach as the only child who was thus spoiled by his parents as they poured all their energy and affection into Zach while they mourned the loss of Zeb. Zach’s favorite number is 22 because this was the day his twin was born. Zach was born a few minutes later in the early morning hours on the 23rd. 

Parents: Zach’s parents are Victor and Valerie Varmitech. Victor was the CEO of Varmitech Industries before his death. Valerie is the proprietor of a flower shop.

Lineage: Zach is of Irish, English, Scottish, Greek, and Italian descent. On the paternal side of his family Zach’s ancestors were English, Greek, and Italian. The maternal side of Zach’s family is of Irish, English, and Scottish descent. 

Languages

Zach is able to communicate or understand a few languages besides English. He can speak and/or read in Spanish, Italian, and Mandarin for business purposes. 

Intelligence/Schooling

Zach was a straight A student throughout his academic career, due to his high grades and intelligence, he skipped a grade in school. Allowing him to graduate from high school a year early at the age of 17. Zach went to a well respected private school which the Kratt Brothers also attended. Zach then attended college and graduated at the age of 22 with a Masters Degree. He majored in robotics engineering and minored in mechanical engineering, computer science, and artificial intelligence (I’m not too smart on all of this, I’m still researching it myself, so let’s hope this makes sense, lol).

Athletic Capability

Contrary to popular belief, Zach participated in some sports as a youth/teen, the first of which was fencing which he picked up at summer camp, but Zach also was a talented swimmer. Aided by his thin body, long feet, and extra toe of course. He became educated in dancing. He is excellent at waltzing and knows a bit of ballet. 

Birthday/Zodiac Sign

Zach’s definitely a fall baby in my book, the way he loves Halloween just makes me think he’s connected to this season on a deeper level (like myself, a fellow fall baby), and I headcanon his birthday as October 23. The reason I believe his birthday is on this date is because he exhibits many of the characteristics of Scorpios.

Scorpios are persistent, strategic, strong, enigmatic, independent, smart, loyal, vengeful, and shrewd. Scorpios keep to themselves, they enjoy excelling at work and are always working, the are drawn to dark things and may have evil intentions, and they can have an addictive and charming personality among other traits. Zach is all of this, and he uses these traits to his advantage.

Philanthropy

We all know Zach despises nature and animals, and he’s hyper focused on himself and his wants and needs, but he and his company do give to important causes. Cancer research and cancer hospitals are at the top of the list, as his father and brother passed from cancer. The company also gives to education purposes. They fund scholarships for youth interested in science, robotics, and engineering. 

Voice

Zach’s voice is naturally deeper than the octave he usually speaks in. He speaks in a higher octave because he thinks it makes people pay greater attention to him. Similarly, Zach has an amazing singing voice, he even took choir in middle school. He just hides his singing voice because he was ridiculed during a chorus performance when he was ill.

Sexuality

Zach is Demiromantic. Zach has a hard time connecting with people romantically, but when he does it is a strong, unbreakable connection. He has to build trust with his partner to be able to love them and fully commit to them, and since this is so difficult for him to do he’s open to being in a romantic relationship with anyone so long as they show him the love and commitment he so craves. 

Well…That’s all I’ve got for now, I do have more headcanons for Zach, but I’ll leave this post alone!

[scotianostra]

On June 19th 1937 the playwright and author J.M. Barrie died.

After graduating from Edinburgh University in 1882, Barrie worked as a journalist. He published his first novel, Better Dead, in 1887. Barrie soon had a string of popular novels set in Scotland, including A Window in Thrums .After having some success with fiction, Barrie began writing plays in 1890s. His play, Walker London, was warmly received. The comedy poked fun at the institution of marriage. He got married himself in 1894 to actress Mary Ansell, but it didn't turn out to be a happy union. Perhaps to escape his difficult home life, Barrie took to going out for long walks in London's Kensington Gardens where he met the five Llewelyn Davies brothers in the late 1890s. He found inspiration for his best-known work—Peter Pan—in his friendship with the Davies family. Barrie would later become the boys' guardian after the death of their parents.

The famous character of Peter Pan first appeared in the 1902 book The Little White Bird. Two years later, his play Peter Pan premiered on the London stage and became a great success. Audiences were drawn in the fantastical tale of the flying boy who never grew up and his adventures in Neverland with the Darling children. Barrie also wrote a book based on the play called Peter and Wendy, which was published in 1911. The book earned raves from critics.

As a part of his will, he gave the copyright to Peter Pan to a children's hospital in London. After his death, Barrie's beloved characters were transformed into animated figures in the Disney classic Peter Pan. The story was also the basis for the 1991 film Hook. And a live-action version of the story, Peter Pan, was released in 2003.

Barrie is buried at Kirriemuir Cemetery

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Selena Gomez Won 2 Peoples Choice Awards!!! The Social Celebrity of 2022 & The Comedy TV Star of 2022

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🤎✨The Beauty of Lauryn Hill✨🤎

[brettesims]

It’s in our nature to be giving. Self love should always be placed first but the more we give the more we ultimately receive. What you give away you always get to keep. Giving/tithing is a principle of energy. I always say, vibrantly living is abundantly giving! Need a cause to giveback to? Check out my Nonprofit!

~ B

[vulgar-mary-p-ppins]

This is a good personal friend of mine! If anyone can help him, please do! He’s such a sweet kid! Share this around. Reach people! We are a community first!

[stareastsea]

happy 26 birthday to my sunshine, love of my life, my source of happiness.. "everything is cool, grow up slowly" my dear.. thank you for being born, thank you for being THE Wang Yibo and thank you for always being yourself.. wishing you all the best in every step of your life, stay healthy and be happy.. happiness is really suit you.. may you never lose your smile.. i love you so much 💚

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[this-is-chavez]

[malialauren]

Hello world of Tumblr!

My name is Malia Lauren but everyone calls me Mimi. I am Italian, a Christian, a philanthropist, a film fanatic, wanna be film maker, a sister, and an aspiring pediatric oncologist(with a long way ahead). I love nature, gardening, reading, cooking, long drives, Disney and the beach. Most importantly though I am a care taker and a giver; giving to others is so important to me. I can’t wait to see who comes along on this journey with me.

You are made with purpose!

-love Mimi <3

[scotianostra]

William Quarrier the shoe retailer and philanthropist was born on September 29th 1829.

Not a well known name, I only learned of him myself a few years back, the settlement of Quarrier's Village between Kilmacolm and Bridge of Weir is named after him.

Born at Cross Shore Street Greenock, Quarrier had personal experience of child poverty. His widowed mother moved to Glasgow when he was five years of age and he had to work long hours in a factory. Later, he was apprenticed to a shoemaker and by the age of 23 he had his own successful business.

A committed Christian, Quarrier was deeply moved by the plight of the many destitute children who slept rough on Glasgow's streets. His first enterprise was to organise the ragged shoeblack boys who worked in Glasgow's railway stations into a smart uniformed Shoeblack Brigade. He acquired premises to house some of the boys and gave them basic education. He planned to set up homes, but not on the lines of the vast impersonal institutions which were set up as the orphanages of the time.

In 1871 Quarrier opened his first home in Renfrew Lane. This was followed by several homes in Glasgow, culminating in the City Orphanage in James Morrison Street, which accommodated 100 boys and gave temporary care to a further 100 boys and girls. Quarrier bought a farm near Bridge of Weir and in 1878 he opened the first of his cottages which were eventually to provide homes for 500 children.

The charity Quarriers is still going strong to this day, you can read more about them here https://www.quarriers.org.uk/about-us/history/