I'm to stressed to read fiction, but last Friday, just before the war began I finished: Venomous Lumpsucker
Three words: Extinction Credit Economics
How would capitalism react to fines placed on causing extinction?
I was impressed by Beauman's understanding that you don't need to be evil to participate in the ecology's destruction. The extinction industry arseholes aren't competent or smart, just indifferent and greedy.
Going Postal" is an emotionally charged novel that takes readers on a rollercoaster ride through the turbulent world of the United States Postal Service, marked by twenty-seven devastating mass shootings from 1970 to 2021. But this story isn't just about violence; it's a profound exploration of what drives a person to the brink of despair and what it takes to claw back from the edge.
Author R.J. DiPerna offers a unique insider's perspective, revealing the cracks in both individuals and a massive governmental agency grappling with its own flaws. This gripping narrative unearths the raw truths of mental illness, addiction, abuse, and the intricate web of human relationships, from friendship and romance to betrayal and revenge.
Enter the lives of Gemma and Dani, two women seeking a fresh start, only to find themselves embroiled in a bitter battle for their livelihoods. Their unwavering determination pushes them to extreme measures as they fight for their secure jobs, forming alliances and sowing chaos among coworkers, management, and the union. The indomitable spirit of these women ignites a chain reaction, forcing five characters to confront their breaking points, with vengeance on their minds.
Author R.J. DiPerna, a former USPS employee, infuses her narrative with authenticity and a poignant message. "Going Postal" isn't just a novel; it's a catalyst for change. It urges us to recognize the subtle signs of despair, extend a hand of friendship, and dismantle the negative stigmas surrounding mental health and addiction. Through her own diverse life experiences, DiPerna demonstrates the power of resilience, sparking a conversation about empathy and support. This Suspense Thrillers novel is a poignant reminder of the human capacity for redemption and transformation
this might be the harshest #book review i ever seen in a textbook. Imagine being attacked this hard over 400 years after you wrote your book. I guess modern #authors should hope not to get this treatment in 2423. #bookstodon#books
The book is a nonfiction work that addresses the dysfunction of the student lending system. It draws on the author's personal experience and work as a blogger and uses a range of online articles as source material to support its arguments. The book is grounded in reality but is also polemical in nature, advocating for the restoration of student bankruptcy rights. Overall, this book sheds light on an important issue and offers a compelling case for change.
The book provides a historical perspective of the 1.2 million African American service members' experiences on the unit and personal level serving in a segregated U.S. military and for an American society that denied them equal opportunity and basic civil rights. African Americans served in every military branch (Army, Army Air Corps, Navy, and Marine Corps). Besides serving in segregated units, they were assigned menial tasks, provided inferior training and resources, denied opportunities to serve in combat units, and faced racism despite fighting for liberty, justice, and freedom abroad while being denied those platitudes at home. Basically, they battled for liberty and freedom on two fronts. home and abroad.
I wanted to tell a story of service and experience that has not been ignored by American history books, news media, and the entertainment industry. I wanted to tell the story of African Americans fighting on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day, on the islands of the Pacific against imperial Japan, and during the desperate days of the Battle of the Bulge. And, how they also had to face and battle the hypocrisy, racist beliefs, and attitudes of a military that operated segregated combat and support forces to deliver on FDR's four freedoms.
Latest item listed on eBay as I continue raising funds for new Eating the Fantastic podcasting equipment — the DC Comics 1994 Editorial Presentation — in which Death is called "the most popular supporting character in all of comics" — which I expect caused @neilhimself to blush. https://www.ebay.com/itm/166371988714
Recently purchased Deadpool on Xbox 360, Glad I got it just got to find time between trying out the BETA of Call of Duty, The Edit that I've been sitting on for the past 3+ months as well as Marvel's Spider-Man 2 releasing in less than 10 days.
Looking to dip my toes into Linux for the first time. I have a 2016 Intel MacBook Pro with pretty solid specs collecting dust right now that I think I’m going to use. Research so far has indicated to me that the two best options for me are likely Mint or Elementary OS. Does anyone have any insight? Also open to other OS’s. I would consider myself decently tech savvy but I am not a programmer or anything. Comfortable dipping into the terminal when the need arises and all that.
It's kind of crazy how #BaldursGate draws you in and hours pass without you even noticing. 😳 I'm really enjoying the storytelling and there is no wrong way mentally of the game. 😊
Interact with the story by helping the main character make choices, complete tasks in the form of mini-games, and most importantly, find hints about their night out in this FMV.