![]() While I personally am an avid blood donor, it’s more than just donating blood myself. Even if I just have the power to reach only one student, I know I am helping to make a difference in the lives of patients who are in need of life-saving blood□□□□□ #mao #mao #fyp s #missgreatlakesbay s #missamerica s #missmichigan d #roadtomissmichigan s #missmichiganscholarshipprogramĥ33 Likes, TikTok video from □Miss Great Lakes Bay□ "I seriously can’t believe this happened to me today□ My CSI, Give of Yourself, Donate Blood, is all about increasing blood donation. Days like today remind me just how important my advocacy is. That in itself was such an eye opening experience to not only my students, but myself as well. Every single student was able to think of someone in their life that was in need of a blood transfusion. Today, I was able to share my personal story to my students and asked them to find their own personal connection to blood donation as well. ![]() My initiative is about encouraging those around me to give of them selves as well. I seriously can’t believe this happened to me today□ My CSI, Give of Yourself, Donate Blood, is all about increasing blood donation. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Spatial racism is a form of racism that depicts a pattern of housing development in which racially and economically segregated suburbs or gentrified areas of cities are created ( George, 2001 Brokaw, 1997). Standard segregation measures show that American cities are more integrated today than they have been since 1910, but spatial racism still exists ( Glaeser & Vigdor, 2012 Williams & Collins, 2001). ![]() The opportunity for contact further depends on whether or not members of smaller groups live near or work with one another ( Blau, 1977 Hallinan & Smith, 1985 Hallinan & Williams, 1989). Considerable research has demonstrated that the degree of intersectionality and the opportunity for contact between social positions (class, age, and education level) either constrain or facilitate social relations between racial ethnic groups. cities and in the workforce, Americans remain segregated in their social patterns ( Hoenig, 2013 Nesbitt, 2012). Despite increased racial integration in U.S. ![]() ![]() But as a fiction writer, I just poured it all into the mulch heap and let whatever weird thing emerges emerge. The Rumpus: So what was the research process for The Orphan Master’s Son, a novel set in North Korea? How did you even begin to start synthesizing all this information?Īdam Johnson: If I were writing a nonfiction book, I would’ve kept note cards and my bibliography-all the crap they trained me to do in school. In the latter, fourteen other students and I collaborated on a graphic novel called Shake Girl, which Johnson and Kealey edited. Along with Tom Kealey, he taught two of the best classes of my college career, one on new media writing and one on the graphic novel. I would know, because I was a student of his. He also teaches creative writing at Stanford. He’s published three books, the latest of which, a novel called The Orphan Master’s Son, follows the extraordinary life of a North Korean orphan. Johnson’s fiction has appeared in publications as varied as Tin House, Esquire, The Paris Review, and Playboy, and his awards include a Whiting Writers’ Award, a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship, and a Stegner Fellowship. When I saw Stephen Elliott call The Orphan Master’s Son “the best novel I’ve read in forever,” in one of his Daily Rumpus emails I knew I had to interview Adam Johnson for the Rumpus. ![]() ![]() ![]() He states each of his laws in detail along with examples of how to handle a situation and work smart (and not hard) to achieve power. The premise of the laws is that certain acts always augment power while others curtail it. These are compiled from the writings of strategists as great as Sun Tzu and Clausewitz, statesmen as illustrious as Bismarck and Talleyrand, and some of the other powerful personalities to have walked the earth. ![]() In his handbook, Robert Greene lists down The 48 Laws of Power on the art of indirectly obtaining power based on the rules set forth by successful men and women for over thousands of years. In addition to having an almost cult-like following within the business world, especially in Washington, D.C., Greene’s books are sought after not by just businessmen, but also war historians and some renowned figures in the music industry such as Jay-Z and 50 Cent. However, the book was equally controversial due to the author’s take on several aspects such as power, money, and fame. His debut book, The 48 Laws of Power, was critically acclaimed. The 48 Laws of Power was written by Robert Greene, who is also known for writing bestselling non-fiction books such as The 33 Strategies of War, The Art of Seduction, Mastery, The 50 th Law, and The Laws of Human Nature. ![]() ![]() Hand of Hope provides worldwide humanitarian outreaches such as feeding programs, medical care, orphanages, disaster response, human trafficking intervention and rehabilitation, and much more – always sharing the love and Gospel of Christ. Joyce’s passion to help hurting people is foundational to the vision of Hand of Hope, the missions arm of Joyce Meyer Ministries. Joyce Meyer Ministries has offices in nine countries. She teaches in cities across America as well as internationally. Joyce has authored more than 100 books, which have been translated into more than 100 languages and over 65 million of her books have been distributed worldwide. Joyce’s programs, Enjoying Everyday Life and Everyday Answers with Joyce Meyer, can be seen around the world through television, radio, and the Internet. Her candid communication style allows her to share openly and practically about her experiences so others can apply what she has learned to their lives. ![]() Through Joyce Meyer Ministries, Joyce teaches on a number of topics with a particular focus on how the Word of God applies to our everyday lives. ![]() A New York Times bestselling author, Joyce’s books have helped millions of people find hope and restoration through Jesus Christ. Joyce Meyer is one of the world's leading practical Bible teachers. ![]() ![]() ![]() It doesn’t hurt that their families are the modern-day Californian version of the Montagues and Capulets. I wish I knew more!! It was the perfect start to my summer reading excursion. Ever since last year’s homecoming dance, best friends-turned-best enemies Zorie and Lennon have made an art of avoiding each other. Their story was typical, but sometimes you just need a cute story with a happy ending. ![]() I enjoyed the dynamic between Zorie and Lennon. T here’s a lot going on in Class of ’09, a new FX limited series about a group of FBI Academy graduates on divergent paths into a dystopian-ish future. What will happen when they get home? Modern day Romeo & Juliet with dramatic twists. What could go astray on a camping trip when your friends ditch you in the middle of the woods and you don’t want to go back to the drama at home? By sticking together and continuing their trip, Zorie and Lennon are forced to hash out their own issues.įollow their journey and hiking expidition with hopes of a happy ending. Starry Eyes is about two teenagers named Zorie and Lennon and their extended journey to find their ways back to each other.Įstranged best friends turned lovers, Zorie and Lennon, find themselves stuck together on an outdoor adventure gone wrong. ![]() This book destroyed me in all the right ways. ![]() ![]() ![]() Lettie, conversely, wanted to study magic, so the sisters swapped places. At the bakery, Cesari’s, Sophie finds that Lettie and Martha have used a spell to switch appearances it is Martha that works in the bakery now, as she wants to find a husband and start a family. She runs into an attractive young man who offers to walk her to her destination, but Sophie is too afraid to speak with him and runs away. On May Day, she goes out into Market Chipping to visit Lettie. Sophie grows shy, fearful, and lacking in confidence while working in the hat shop. She apprentices for her stepmother Fanny and helps run the family hat shop while her sisters Lettie and Martha are apprenticed to a baker and a witch, respectively. Sophie Hatter, an 18-year-old young woman living in the town of Market Chipping, believes that being the eldest daughter has consigned her to a life of mundanity and boredom. Howl’s Moving Castle takes place in a fantasy kingdom called Ingary. ![]() ![]() ![]() Effectively working as fantasy thrillers, they operate in dimly lit underworlds featuring troubled protagonists attempting to guard the sanctity of their kingdoms, but at what cost? With the safety of the people comes a great many sacrifices along the way, ones including their freedoms as they’re shielded from the demons that threaten them. The series itself aims to be a quintet that focuses on the world of demons and the threat that they pose to the safety of everyday mortals living their lives. Well known for his unique take on the genre of fantasy, Brett is well regarded within his field having managed to generate a considerable amount of attention in a relatively short amount of time. With more entries into the franchise expected shortly, this series has fast found both commercial and critical acclaim, achieving a respectable amount of success during its run. Brett, the Demon Cycle series has been running since 2008 and has been going for over three books and counting. ![]() Written by the American fantasy novelist Peter V. ![]() ![]() Which means everything about our interconnected world - from how we manufacture products, to how we grow food, to how we keep the lights on, to how we shuttle stuff about, to how we pay for it all - is about to change.A world ending. All this is ending.In The End of the World is Just the Beginning, author and geopolitical strategist Peter Zeihan maps out the next world: a world where countries or regions will have no choice but to make their own goods, grow their own food, secure their own energy, fight their own battles, and do it all with populations that are both shrinking and aging.The list of countries that make it all work is smaller than you think. Billions of people have been fed and educated as the American-led trade system spread across the globe.All of this was artificial. American security policy forced warring nations to lay down their arms. Complex, innovative industries were created to satisfy American consumers. The American dollar underpins internationalized energy and financial markets. Finally, we reached the point that almost anything you could ever want could be sent to your home within days - even hours - of when you decided you wanted it.America made that happen, but now America has lost interest in keeping it going.Globe-spanning supply chains are only possible with the protection of the U.S. 2019 was the last great year for the world economy.For generations, everything has been getting faster, better, and cheaper. ![]() ![]() Tracy is a young girl, growing up during the hip hop era, surrounded by sex,boys that just want to use her, violence. Her only problem was ''boys''.from age 6 to 18 Tracy has different relationships wit different men. Living in Germantown, Tracy goes to school and does well. At first Tracy lived with both of her parents, when Tracy turned 13, and her mother became pregnant with her brother Jason, Her mother and father decided to separate for a while. In a Largely Black neighboorhood in Philadelphia, Lives a Girl named Tracy Ellison. The Conflict is that Tracy is doing what she wants,living her life the way she wants too,but that all comes to a stop, when she realizes who she is, and that she needs to have respect for herself. The theme of da story is a Girl named Tracy growing up too fast, falling for boys and what they tell them,while she falls for violence,sex,heart breaks. The Setting of the story is in Philadelphia in Germantown, a middle class neighboor hood. ![]() and Mercedes, the one who thinks shes too fly,and ends up falling into drugs. Tracy is the one growing up too fast, Raheema is her next door neighboor the one who doesnt do relationships with young boys. ![]() The main Characters Are Tracy,Raheema, and Mercedes,Tracys mother,Victor,Carl. ![]() The title of the book is Flyy Girl, the author of the book is Omar Tyree. ![]() |