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.
Weird personal request: if there is anyone out there who studied history at University of Bristol, could you please drop me a line? pls boost for reach
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.
When we hear about the rise of neurodivergent people, children, teens and young adults, we should realize that from the 1940-1990’s we saw an uptake in the use of pesticides, insecticides, tetra ethyl lead in gasoline, tobacco use, and questionable medications that we didn’t fully understand.
Sometimes effects to human health take decades and generations before they fully manifest.
@HopelessDemigod Lead in gasoline started in the 1920s and was phased out in the 1970s. If you are concerned with how different social factors may be affecting @actuallyautistic and other neurodivergent people you need to actually listen to them when they tell you what's happening to them.
Baldur's Gate 3 IS a unicorn. No other studio could make it.
Anyone asking why other studios doesn't make games like this misses THE key point: Larian is privately owned. They don't have a publisher like say EA that deliberately sabotage the development process for profit.
@WhyNotZoidberg What really grinds me is, that all this corporate meddling doesn't even guarantee that a game will be profitable at all. It's all glorified guessing, done by people who don't actually care about the medium they are making decisions about.
And every time one of their soulless amalgamations of mindless trend chasing fails gloriously, they fail to learn any lesson from it, it's frustrating.
Looking for someone to read you (part) of a story? Multiple someones?
Tonight (October 12)! Join me for the OUTspoken Reading Series via The Publishing Triangle and Bureau of General Services-Queer Division, where I’ll be reading from my Hi-Lo YA, “Stuck With You” from Lorimer Children & Teens, alongside an amazing list of awesome queer authors!
The awkward teenager dilemma starts at 7:00p EDT, here: https://www.youtube.com/@bgsqd #QueerBooks#QueerAuthors#lgbtqia
Via @NathanBurgoine:
"Looking for someone to read you (part) of a story? Multiple someones?
Tonight (October 12)! Join me for the OUTspoken Reading Series via The Publishing Triangle and Bureau of General Services-Queer Division, where I’ll be reading from my Hi-Lo YA, “Stuck With You” from Lorimer Children & Teens, alongside an amazing list of awesome queer authors!"
The reason for Android's Notification system being better than iOS, is solely due to the ability to turn off individual aspects of an application's notifications.
Google, the poor multi-billion dollar scrappy startup that maintains Android, made a payment app that has one notification setting, "Google Pay". So all the ads, promotions, everything.
3rd party apps like PhonePe & Paytm have a better system.
Good point (even though it sounds bad if you consider the notification channel’s purpose) but not true in that particular case: I’ve talked to a bunch of people using Viber and it still has only one active “call” channel
I would too but gotta get these “good morning” and “celebrate the day of lightly salted cucumbers” pictures/post cards from my grandparents somehow haha
Ich finde es toll, wie viele Literaturmenschen im #Fediverse unterwegs sind. #neuhier ist zum Beispiel die Philologin @AndreaStrobl. Vielleicht wollt ihr ihr folgen?
@Sascha_Raubal Super. Danke für diese Liste, die weiterhelfen dürfte. Habe sie zur eigenen Verwendung in Friendica in meinem info-Ordner gespeichert. Noch den Verweis auf literatur.social dazu, dann müsste man sich ja eigentlich finden können …
Elevate Your Life: A Guide to Personal Growth for Teens and Young Adults
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, the quest for personal growth and self-improvement is a journey many embark on. "Elevate Your Life" is more than just a book; it's your personal guide to unlocking the potential within you and taking those crucial first steps towards becoming a better, more empowered version of yourself. Targeted at teens and young adults, this self-improvement handbook is a treasure trove of wisdom, distilled from a wealth of valuable life and business experiences.
The pages of "Elevate Your Life" are filled with lessons that transcend age and are universally applicable. These invaluable life lessons offer a roadmap to developing essential interpersonal skills, increasing your personal value, and nurturing a positive outlook on life. While the book serves as your guide, the journey of transformation is yours to undertake.
By embracing and practicing the lessons found within "Elevate Your Life," you have the opportunity to make a profound impact on your life's trajectory. It's a testament to your willingness to cultivate personal growth and navigate the path to becoming the best version of yourself.
One of the striking aspects of this handbook is its emphasis on action. The words on these pages are not meant to be mere philosophy but practical guidance for daily life. The difference lies in your decision to put these lessons into practice. As you begin to apply them in your interactions and experiences, the positive changes you'll witness in yourself will be undeniable.
Imagine the conversations with friends and family when they start to notice the newfound positivity, confidence, and wisdom radiating from you. "Elevate Your Life" empowers you to be the driver of your personal transformation, steering your life towards success, fulfillment, and happiness.
So, whether you're a teenager on the cusp of adulthood or a young adult navigating the complexities of life, "Elevate Your Life" is your trusted companion on the path to self-improvement. It's a handbook that not only imparts valuable life lessons but also encourages you to take action and elevate your life to new heights. Your journey to a better you begins here.
#Numismatic show and tell for a lesser known Ptolemaic god, Harpokrates, a Hellenic interpretation of the Egyptian god of the newborn sun, Horus, as a child. Usually depicted with finger pressed to his lips and often with roses, he also later became associated with secrets and silence, leading to the concept of 'sub rosa'. Here shown on the reverse of a rare bronze obol struck in 137 to 138 CE under Hadrian, in Alexandria, Egypt, wearing a pharaonic hemhem crown #AncientCoins#Egypt#Mythology
@taoish@medievodon@histodons I'm afraid it would be a one-sided process as I have no notes to share. I am aware of it, but that's all. I'd be very interested in reading more tho'. After I cracked that joke about Harpo, I found out that apparently there was a running joke that he was named after Harpocrates, as the mute member of the trio. It wasn't actually true, apparently. He was named for the harp he played
Trump Unleashed: A Satirical Take on the 45th President
In the ever-evolving landscape of American politics, there emerges a book that dares to take a unique and satirical perspective on the 45th President of the United States, Donald J Trump. Aptly titled "Trump Unleashed," this book is a rollercoaster journey through the often eccentric actions and statements of one of the most polarizing figures in contemporary politics.
What sets "Trump Unleashed" apart is its unapologetic use of satire as a lens through which to view the tumultuous political career of DJ Trump. As readers delve into this witty and comical narrative, they are presented with a delightful, tongue-in-cheek commentary on the various facets of Donald Trump's tenure, particularly during his days as the commander-in-chief.
The book takes the reader on a humorous voyage, navigating through the intricate maze of Trump's policies, tweets, speeches, and headline-grabbing moments. With a knowing wink and a dash of irony, "Trump Unleashed" dissects the various episodes that made headlines and raised eyebrows during Trump's presidency. From Twitter tirades to unconventional press briefings, the satirical lens uncovers the comedy hidden within the political landscape.
"Trump Unleashed" invites readers to sit back, relax, and enjoy a satirical journey through the era of Trump's political career. Through witty anecdotes and clever scenarios, it casts a spotlight on the absurd, the outlandish, and the unbelievable moments that unfolded during those turbulent times. It's a satirical take on Trump, a contemporary statesman whose actions and decisions were nothing short of unprecedented.
So, if you're looking for a unique perspective on the political circus that surrounded the 45th President, "Trump Unleashed" is your ticket to a satirical ride filled with humor, jest, and an astute understanding of the absurdity that was the Trump presidency.
First - do you know about The Naked Scientist? (it is clean!!) The Space Boffins podcast is awesome. The October episode send talks about space burial and the Benu sample. It also has an interesting interview with Jean Wright who has a new #book .....
... called Sew Sister: The Untold Story of Jean Wright and #NASA 's Seamstresses by Elise Matich.
Short and sweet it is a picture book biography. According to the summary, it is a first in a series that will "explore the lives of figures who have been overlooked or overshadowed in their fields."