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Such bullishness in the immediate aftermath of war is far more characteristic of American history than the Vietnam syndrome was, mainly because the United States usually won its wars. Though Americans like to think of war as an aberration from the peaceful flow of their history, it has in fact played an integral role in the economic and political development of the nation. Military conflicts have created “emergency” conditions in which social and economic arrangements have been reshaped or scrapped....

According to reports, the 76ers will also receive Paul Millsap in the deal while the Nets will acquire Seth Curry, Andre Drummond and two first-round picks in addition to Simmons. NBA LEAGUE PASS: Sign up to unlock live out-of-market games (7-day free trial) This is one of those deals that has the potential to completely shake up the league. For the Nets, it reshapes their roster around Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, giving them one of the league’s more unique players in Simmons and more depth as they pursue their first title in franchise history....

Many have expressed concerns about the ramifications of Tumblr’s decision, with gamers in particular unsure of what it means for them. Tumblr has a massive gaming audience, as indicated by the platform’s annual “most popular fandom” lists. Some of the most popular fandoms in 2018 included Overwatch, Undertale, Splatoon, The Sims 4, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, and Cuphead. In 2017, indie hits such as Dream Daddy and Mystic Messenger also found themselves in the top 10....

Game Rant participated in a group interview with World of Warcraft Classic associate production director Clayton Stone and senior software engineer Kevin Vigue that discussed hurdles faced when preparing this return to Wrath of the Lich King. Capturing the legacy of World of Warcraft’s most iconic chapters was no small feat. Stone and Vigue told some of the best stories from the development of Wrath of the Lich King Classic, and shared what they were most excited for from Classic’s future....

Many thought that Shadowlands was an interesting and ambitious addition, but now they’re already looking ahead to the next big expansion, World of Warcraft: Dragonflight. This will be the ninth main expansion for the MMORPG, and it looks like it will be shaking things up even more than its predecessor. Dragonflight has already caused a stir amongst World of Warcraft fans ever since it was announced in April of this year, and with a release date rumored to be in the next few months, players are looking forward to seeing the expansion in action and getting to grips with the new features it will be adding, like a revamp to the game’s profession system​​​​​​....

While some may worry about the commodification of Pride Month and the blatant tokenism on display by some companies who make a fuss during June but otherwise do nothing to support the LGBTQIA+ community throughout the rest of the year, it’s still great to see such prominent companies like Microsoft supporting queer individuals so visibly. This year, Xbox has stepped up its support with several initiatives to bring LGBTQIA+ concerns to the forefront, and hopefully, other companies will follow suit throughout June and beyond....

And that’s not all. Final Fantasy 7 Remake’s INTERmission DLC comes with a huge host of plot developments for Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 2. Fans who are in for the long haul should consider this DLC to be mandatory playing (or at least viewing) if they want to keep up with the conversation. Yuffie’s two chapters, compact though they are, set up Part 2 like little else in the main game....

Senior receiver/return man Dennis Norfleet has been kicked off the team, Norfleet’s high school coach told MLive.com. MORE: Michigan self-reports NCAA violations | Big Ten coach rankings: Meyer, then the rest “Evidently he was dismissed from the team. Dennis informed us he was no longer on the team,” Dale Harvel, coach at Martin Luther King High School in Detroit, said Tuesday. “Something about a disciplinary thing between him and coach Harbaugh....

Residents took video of the crocodile and notified authorities after they saw the body of the 25-year-old man, who was captured by the reptile after he entered the lagoon, Riviera Maya News reported. The extremely graphic footage was also posted on Twitter by reporter Porfirio Ibarra on Thursday, and was filmed at the Laguna del Carpintero bridge in Tamaulipas, Mexico. The man, who hasn’t been identified, ignored signs at the park that warned people against swimming in the water, according to police, The Daily Mail reported....

Nick Morris, who was 15 miles off Honolulu County, had the yellowfin tuna on his fishing line when a great white shark appeared by the side of his boat, local broadcaster KHON2 reported. The shark snatched the tuna from Morris’ fishing line in a matter of seconds, dragging it 30 to 40 feet underwater. In an interview with the television station, Morris showed KHON2 the red mark on his hand where the fishing line was dragged from his hand....

Snake catcher Brandon Wilkinson of Snake Catchers Brisbane & Gold Coast was called to a home in Ashgrove, Greater Brisbane to remove the unwanted visitor. Pictures posted to Facebook show the snake resting in the box of brightly colored toys. “This Carpet Python just wanted to join in and play with the toys too. Unfortunately though, he wasn’t invited,” Wilkinson said in a Facebook post. Carpet pythons are non-venomous snakes that live throughout Australia....

The GhostEzra account, which has more than 334,000 subscribers on Telegram, has shared a number of antisemitic smears and conspiracy theories since Thursday. One post was about the billionaire philanthropist George Soros, who is often the target of antisemitic slurs. Another message falsely claimed that a Donald Trump speech condemning the media was about “Zionists.” GhostEzra also shared an image that appeared to highlight Jewish journalists and presenters at news outlets such as The New York Times, CNN and Fox News with the caption: “Probably just a coincidence....

You can use any instrument of your choice to produce the music for your song including but not limited to, guitar, piano, or music software. Popular chord progressions include G – D – Em – C, G – Em – C – D, G – D – Em – Bm – C – G – C – D, and D – C – G – D. [2] X Research source...

In python, the dot notation is used to access methods and/or variables defined in the class. An example is shown below. This is where the functionality of classes and their ability to store values can be seen. Methods use the dot notation as well: Just like a normal function, use parenthesis to call the method of myDuck To create this function, add a few spaces between the first and second lines of the class and type def init(self): on the second line (make sure to indent)....

Visualize yourself, as you see yourself, in five years. Where do you see yourself living? What do you see yourself doing? It’s possible that you’re already quite happy and satisfied in your life and you want your five year plan to continue on the path you’re already on. If that’s the case, think more about what you’ll need to continue living the way you enjoy. Starting a novel Watching less television Quitting smoking Starting a band Getting more exercise...

Hi John Hi there Long time no see Hey![2] X Research source How’s school been going? My friend, how have you been? I had such a great time with you last weekend. When was the last time we talked, a month ago? That trip we took together was a blast! We’ll have to do it again soon. I know it’s been a while since we’ve talked, but I wanted to remind you about....

For example, you may write about your struggles with body image in high school and how you overcame them in adulthood. Or you may write about your disastrous 15th birthday party and how it affected your relationship with your mother. For example, you write a personal narrative about your complicated relationship with your birth mother. Or you may write about a conflict you have with a sport you play or a club you are a part of....