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“The 45,000 or so residents of Dunn County live off on the western side of Wisconsin, not far from central Minnesota, but not close to much of anything. Like other rural counties, it leans heavily Republican, going by double digits to Donald Trump in 2020. This year, Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., notched a 14-point margin there, and Tim Michels beat the incumbent Democratic Gov. Tony Evers by 9 percentage points.

But when it came to health care, Dunn County voters said they would support a national health insurance program. The overwhelmingly Republican residents of this farming community approved a ballot measure that affirms their support for a single-payer public health insurance program. The idea, which passed 51-49, ran 11 points ahead of Evers, who was reelected statewide, and 16 points ahead of Senate candidate Mandela Barnes.

The largely unnoticed rural election result affirmed support for nationalizing and expanding health insurance, a program popularly known as Medicare for All. While the national media discourse about the election largely ignored health care issues beyond abortion rights, voters across the country registered support for progressive reforms focused on improving health care access and reining in the for-profit industries that dominate the medical system.

In Arizona and South Dakota, like in Dunn County, progressive health care initiatives outpaced Democratic Party candidates by a wide margin. Arizona voters passed Proposition 209, a measure that reduces the allowable interest rate for medical debt and expands exemptions for what can be garnished by medical debt collectors, with a landslide 72 percent in favor. South Dakota became the 40th state to expand Medicaid coverage, making an additional 40,000 residents eligible.

Oregon passed Measure 111, making it the first state to enshrine a right to “cost-effective, clinically appropriate affordable health care” for every resident in the state constitution. In Massachusetts, voters enacted Question 2, which forces dental insurance companies to spend at least 83 percent of premiums on actual dental care, rather than administrative costs and profits...

The support for an expanded public support for health care across the country gives the administration a mandate as it drafts rules implementing key provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act, which allows Medicare to negotiate prices on the costliest prescription drugs covered by the program.” -via The Intercept, 11/29/22

[davepaste]

Didn't expect my next weed order to take like a week to ship, so I look at the local dispos to see if i can get something to fill the gap

the cheapest junk (pre-ground) starts at 75$ for a half ounce pretax

i immediately become very comfortable waiting the few extra days

[nationallawreview]

Massachusetts SJC Rules in Favor of Insureds for Ambiguous Insurance Policy Term

In Zurich American Insurance Company v. Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (and a consolidated case[1]) (Docket No. SJC-13535), the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts ruled in favor of insureds in a dispute over an ambiguous term in two policies insuring Norwood Hospital in Norwood, Massachusetts. A severe storm with heavy rain caused damage to the hospital basement and to the hospital’s main…

[firbolg-freak]

had a tiny medical scare this morning and can’t stop thinking about my chronically ill homies

[alan-p-49]

Do I need to do witchcraft to get my testosterone? Do I need to send Lady Lilith to Blue Cross Blue Shield to tell them to approve my testosterone or else? Do I need to ask Perun to go fuck shit up? Like the hospital said that all I have to say that I have gender dysphoria without any checks or anything and they'll explain my insurance that but nooo those hoes in New Jersey just wanna be pretentious bc "I never needed it before" smh

[minnesotafollower]

U.S. States That Could Have Greatest Benefit from Immigrant Labor

This blog has published many posts about the U.S. need for immigrant labor.[1] Now a Washington Post article supplies a national statistical analysis of that need.[2] The article opens with the following general statements: “The plentiful supply of immigrants is one of the main reasonsthe U.S. economy has outperformed that of its peers in the affluent world since the eve of the pandemic,…

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I had a bad day yesterday that just kept getting worse so I decided to get my shift covered today and rest instead of working hours that make me wanna die.

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The Essence of Motorcycle Insurance in the USA

Motorcycle insurance stands as a crucial safeguard for riders navigating the open roads of the United States. Rooted in the early 20th century, it emerged hand-in-hand with the rising popularity of motorcycles, providing a financial safety net for riders facing potential risks and uncertainties.

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Historical Evolution

While pinpointing the exact introduction date of motorcycle insurance in the USA proves challenging due to its gradual development, its emergence parallels the increasing prevalence of motorcycles in the early 1900s. As these two-wheeled machines gained traction among the public, insurance companies recognized the need for specialized coverage to protect riders from accidents, damages, liabilities, and injuries.

Companies Offering Coverage

Numerous insurance giants cater to the diverse needs of motorcycle enthusiasts across the country. From Progressive, known for its competitive rates and extensive coverage options, to GEICO, offering affordability and discounts for safe riders, and Allstate, famed for its customizable policies and customer service excellence—these companies, along with State Farm, Nationwide, and USAA, tailor insurance packages to match varied rider preferences and requirements.

Best and Cheapest Providers

Determining the "best" or "cheapest" motorcycle insurance company remains subjective and reliant on individual factors. However, certain providers consistently rank high due to their quality service, competitive rates, and range of offerings. Progressive shines with its comprehensive coverage, GEICO with its affordability and discounts, while Allstate and State Farm boast customizable policies. Nationwide and USAA also stand out for their flexibility and specialized services for military personnel and families.

Advantages and Considerations

Motorcycle insurance carries numerous advantages. It furnishes financial protection against accidents, theft, and injuries, meeting legal requirements in most states. The ability to customize coverage grants riders peace of mind, knowing unexpected expenses are covered. However, costs can vary significantly based on multiple factors, potentially making premiums expensive for certain riders. Policy limitations, deductibles, and the complexity of policy terms also stand as potential drawbacks.

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Text in original post: two excerpts from Wikipedia.

In June 2020, the city council of Somerville, Massachusetts voted to recognize polyamorous domestic partnerships in the city, becoming the first American city to do so. This measure was passed so that those in a polyamorous relationship would have access to their partners' health insurance, amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

In March 2021, the Cambridge, Massachusetts City Council approved an ordinance amending the city's laws, stipulating that "a domestic partnership needn't only include two partners". The measure was supported by the Polyamory Legal Advocacy Coalition, also known as PLAC, composed of the Chosen Family Law Center, Harvard Law School LGBTQ+ Advocacy Clinic, and some members on the American Psychological Association's Committee on Consensual Non-Monogamy. This ordinance was originally proposed in July 2020. In April 2021, the adjacent town of Arlington, Massachusetts also approved domestic partnerships of more than two people, which was later approved by the state Attorney General's office.

[Note that a link in the Wikipedia article indicates that the MA state attorney general at that time was Maura Healey, an out lesbian, who became governor of the state of Massachusetts in 2022.]

In March 2023, the city of Somerville, Massachusetts passed an ordinance prohibiting discrimination against polyamorous people in employment and policing.

[Another note: the cities of Somerville, Cambridge, and Arlington, Massachusetts are all neighboring; each has a border with the other two. They are located just north of the city of Boston, MA.]

Based Massachusetts, once again being a forerunner in queer rights.

I do acknowledge that these are city-level rather than state-level, and there may be a way to go before polyamory is more widely legalized.

But, still, seeing things like this gives me hope that, maybe, just maybe, things will be that bit more okay for the future.

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Journal Entry #75 - Happy Independence Day....Simply Talking

JOURNAL ENTRY #75 Name: Manley M Collins Social Security Number: 5 7 9 – * * – 6 5 4 1 Date of Birth: 06/21 Place of Birth: Washington, District of Columbia Country of Birth: United States of America Date: July 4, 2023

TOPIC: Happy Independence Day…Just Simply Talking

Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) with SplitSpot and Pine Street Inn is in the appeals process. For some odd reason, I am telling them racism and discrimination during and after the end result of any situation. I am telling before applying for services and jobs, and now no one is hiring or accepting me for housing for telling before. What is the importance of Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination? Just like Southampton, what is the importance of Boston Public Health Commission?

Street money donations to me went to Boston Public Library (BPL), Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

I obtained my Zumba certification and started practicing plus putting videos on YouTube. I have joined the important Zumba groups. I got my first education course Cueing Like A Pro for free. My first instructor class was in Foxboro, Massachusetts at Fit Factory. It was fun and I was the only African (Cameroonian)-American male in the class. The photo is on my photostreams. Zumba did let me know I am independent contractor while doing classes. Along with my fitness coach interview from OrangeTheory, I received the inside track of how much personal trainers and group fitness instructors are paid per hour. I will be working a lot. I toured a space using Peerspace to host my first class. I am debating whether to go back to the Hartford Business Insurance or try K and K business insurance for the first time.

I am working with Massachusetts Vocational Rehabilitation Commission and they have done a wonderful job in helping revamp my resume, begin getting the motivation to job search, and listen to similar topics to DeVry University and University of Phoenix. They tried to push me to talk about my future like I was crazy, but I simply told them the past and present issues at hand. The only future situation is the upcoming Olympics 2024.

I attended another Inclusion Summit with the University of Phoenix.

My project and program management skills are very beneficial in managing the limited income and benefits.

My Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or food stamps benefits went from $450 per month during pandemic with federal help, then to $200 per month with state help, and now to $20 per month a reality in having cash available, and mind you I am still under the poverty line and low-income status.

My Medicare benefits are coming for the first time. I had to inquire about how to get my medical premium paid for and MassHealth Medicaid had an answer for me plus an application. I sent the application right back in. At the same time, I returned back to my roots with applying for Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Part C with the ultimate plan including all the bells and whistles. BCBS also offers international travel insurance plans too. I am excited. Hello again Anthem BCBS and CareFirst BCBS. Nothing the other insurance policies, but I was introduced with BCBS when I had my internship with the federal government.

After suppressing my sugar for a long time, and no sugar and carbs diet, my body went haywire in March 2023, I gained ten (10) pounds because metabolism or the hunger gene or starvation body notification kept going off like crazy. I am drinking plenty of Powerade and Vitamin Water, eating a lot of 7-Eleven Pizzas and McDonald's French Fries combined with my nutritional shakes, Lenny and Larry's cookies, One A Day Multivitamin, and Metamucil. I went back to Digestive Advantage gummies again. Someone really loved my glowing skin, which means the collagen vitamin powders is working.

I attended a Meetup Memorial Day Picnic in Cambridge and it was fun. I met plenty of people. We played throw the football. I saw some new games that I never seen before. I spoke with a variety of different people. I played UNO and got some free food at the park. Thanks for a great time, Tal as the host and others. We shared food and drinks as well.

City of Boston Election Board sent me another rejection notice stating I am not allowed to vote, but I cannot help the automated processes connected to the RMV and any other departments to capture new residents.

Massachusetts is finally giving up sex in 2023, very surprising and I wonder why.

I attended the United States Department of State Foreign Service seminar. It was very enlightening and helpful to understand the positions. I gave real-time questions and got real-time answers.

I have a mentee from the University of Phoenix and met twice already to help guide her during her doctoral journey and process. I attended the University of Phoenix mentor and mentee conference in June 2023. It feels good helping someone else during their journey.

I changed therapist services until I find the right one. I left Boston Medical Center, then went to Life Stance, and then Trust Therapists, and then TCA Counseling Group, and then Boston Neurobehavioral.

I attended the Volontaire Paris Olympics 2024 Webinar, which gave more insight on the volunteer process. I am glad an investigation is going on regarding the Paris Olympics 2024 ticketing process, but I could not find any affordable seats for any of my events, such as athletics and basketball. Remaining athletic tickets were $900 per seat and basketball medaling ceremony games did not have anything.

I spent my birthday in Raynham, Massachusetts at the Marriott Courtyard. I did the gym, went to Walmart, ate at Applebee's, listen to audiobooks, synchronize my computer with the cloud, my smartphone and new USB drive, socialized over the sex apps and finally got one friend to come over, and slept naked. Yes, I made phone call to the Federal Express attorney team. I saw somewhat of the suburban and countryside of Greater Boston area.

Celebrating by communicating like no tomorrow across social media apps and at the Marriott Courtyard plus switching rooms in a different part of Massachusetts. Massachusetts has mobile homes parks, ya'll, all neat, clean, groomed to a 'T', and sparkly. It is my first trip on MBTA's Purple line or regional rail and GBTA bus system.

Black Entertainment Television "12 Years a Slave" movie pissed me the heck off. United States of America truly showed the separation of and disruption the African-American/Black family. It is still done through the courts.

Eric Tolendano and Olivier Nakache French film "The Intouchables" movie was fresh and exciting about two heterosexual men taking care of each other and serving a purpose in each other lives. English subtitles were great. I was able to match the language with how they say it French. However, the movie does depict Africans or Black people are the same no matter where we are. It was combined sad and happy emotional ending.

I lost another USB drive or taken from my back pocket, but re-purchased another one with storage upgrade. Still sending everything to the technology cloud.

I ate my meal (grilled salmon, steamed broccoli, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, vanilla ice cream, and blondie) at Applebee's and got a buzz from Peach on the Beach.

I had a happy birthday. God blessed me to see another year. Thank you and I am grateful.

I am still going to American Red Cross Boston Food Pantry and Boston Medical Center Food Pantry.

One of the individual human defendants is trying to settle and get out of a lawsuit they brought on themselves. I do not submit. I do not tolerate racism or discrimination in any shape form or fashion.

I met with Pine Street Inn leasing department for their permanent housing locations.

I attended the Boston Public Library Morning Brew discussing the preservation of Boston communities’ histories.

I registered for the USATF Masters Championships and already booked everything.

I attended my first Tend Dental appointment. They gave a referral to O'Trafford Dental Specialists and they were going to restart the same process as Tend to provide treatment for my 20-year root canal issue.

I attended Massachusetts Superior Court Hearing regarding Southampton and met the attorney general staff member attorney representing Commonwealth of Massachusetts. I spoke with the attorney after we got instructions from Judge and we, the attorney and I, discussed the notice of appearances and withdrawals during the case.

I had my Massachusetts Superior Court Rule 16 (Pre-Trial) Conference and it was okay. The attorney and an unexpected individual human defendant showed up, and bombarded the Judge. I kept calm and got my instructions. We are in the discovery phase. Just as fast Federal Express attorney team sending documents, and I sending the same punch or even harder back.

I did a lot of surveys. I updated my EZPassNY account. My Great Lakes account moved or migrated to the parent company Nelnet. Edfinancial/IDAPP is upgrading their systems too. I hope they are holding back the already payments made until the systems are finished upgrading. Joel Osteen is still giving great messages. I am still reading United States Congressmen and Congresswomen newsletters and emails. IBM reimagined my machine after installation of another SSD PC Card upgrade…thank goodness for backups. IBM Support did help after to find the parts that were missing from my machine, which was not on the original custom order. I signed up for another Google and FaceBook class action suit. Zoom application is becoming a more important role for my classes and meeting new individuals.

I requested my Annual Credit Report and saw some accounts as expected dropped off. I spoke to Paris 2024 Olympics - On Location Experience for the Olympic and Paralympic Games provided okay packages, but not customizable enough for customer to enough the events of his/her choice especially when priced $15,000 plus per week.

I attended the French Library Online Conversation Club and a Soiree. I researched more on the French language certifications. French Levels of Testing

Going for Nationality License, Long Term Residence Permit DILF - initial / first - A 1.1 DELF tout public - A1, A2, B1, B2 DELF prim - A1.1, A1, A2 DELF junior/scolaire - A1, A2, B1, B2 DALF - C1, C2

Campus France levels of testing TCF (Test de Connaissance du Français Test of Knowledge of French) TEF (Test d'Evaluation du français French Assessment) DELF DALF

I bought a new shoulder wallet and new shorts from Marshalls Clothing Store. I repurchased my Nike athletic outfit - white top, black long spandex.

LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com) Certifications Taken at Boston Public Library

(Currently on => Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Professional by Oracle University)

Managerial Economics by Stefan Michel

Linux: System Maintenance by Scott Simpson

Programming Foundations: Database by Scott Simpson

Product Management First Steps by Doug Winnie

Introduction to Responsible Artificial Intelligence Algorithm by Martin Kemka

Foundations of Responsible Artificial Intelligence by Ayodele Odubela

Generative Artificial Intelligence for Business Leaders by Tomer Cohen

Microsoft Exchange Server 2019: Administration by Robert McMillen

The Data Science of Economic, Banking, and Finance with Barton Poulson

Running a Profitable Business: Understanding Cash Flow by Jim Stice and Earl Stice

Oracle Cloud Database Migration and Integration 2022 Professional Workshop by Oracle University

Project Management Foundations: Integration by Oliver Yarbrough

Learning Apache Tomcat by Josh Samuelson

Apache Web Server: Administration by Jon Peck

Business Analysis Foundations by Greta Blash

Oracle Database 19c: Basic SQL by Bob Bryla

Project Management Foundations: Schedules by Bonnie Biafore

Cybersecurity for Small and Medium Businesses: Essential Training by Kristin Judge

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 Essential Training by Grant McWilliams

How to Regain Control of Your Time, Energy, and Priorities by Pete Mockaitis

Oracle Autonomous Database by Oracle University

Demonstrating Accountability as a Leader by Dr. Shirley Davis

Essential French in Two Hours with Paul Noble by HarperCollins

Essential Lessons for First-Time Managers by Dave Labowitz and Madecraft

Deploying Exchange Server 2016 by Robert McMillen

Project Management Skills for Leaders

QuickBooks Online Essential Training (2021) by Bonnie Biafore

Learning Cloud Computing: Core Concepts by David Linthicum

Learning Oracle Database 19c by Bob Bryla

Setting Up a Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server by Sandra Toner

What is Business Analysis? by Laura Paton

From my Nokia first cellphone to current Apple iPhone and Samsung Galaxy Smartphone Apps:

ZIN Play App is Zumba's app to replicate the website. I can make playlists and work with the latest workouts, etc.

Massachusetts Lottery app is the ability to play the lottery, monitor the jackpot, and scan the tickets from the app. I am impressed on my first use.

ClassBuzz is Zumba's app to create gifs and manage virtual and in-person classes.

mTicket is a Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority purple line to manage automated tickets. It worked properly. The conductors were able to scan right from the smartphone.

AirFrance is an airplane app and keeps me updated on my favorite trip from Boston to European trip.

Wix Owner is an app that helps manage my websites and new options with VistaPrint. It works well, but VistaPrint and Wix hit a snag in letting customers change their website plan to take advantage of certain features. Wix is the first company I provided my corporation's business paperwork and bank account information.

Virgin Pulse is a health app that works in coordination of Massachusetts General Hospital to provide wellness, mental health, and self-care support with a MGH ACO HealthPlan (MassHealth Medicaid).

OpenTable is a restaurant reservation app that worked well when a new older friend decided to treat me to Eataly Boston (La Pizza & La Pasta diner) in the Prudential Center.

Health Plan Member is a health and medical app to help manage information regarding the MGH ACO HealthPlan (MassHealth Medicaid).

Top Ten (10) Personal Music Playlists

In My Feelings - Kehlani AND In My Feelings - Drake

Temperature Rising - Tory Lanez

Superhero - Dosseh

Birthday Cake - Rihanna

Birthday - Katy Perry

Rachet Birthday - Drake

It's Your Birthday - Luke

Champagne Life - Ne Yo

Break My Soul - Beyonce (Plus The Queens Remix and Honey Dijon Remix)

You Brought the Sunshine (DJ Spen Remix) - The Clark Sisters

The audio books are still letting me know what is happening in the world and how the world thinks. I am going through African-American/Black authors works and books because I am African-American/Black first. If time permits and I finish the African-American/Black authors, then I will visit other races and ethnicities on similar topics.

Eric Jerome Dickey's Blackbirds was a good sibling or friends’ story. I really loved my family and friends, but I guess I was slighted on always seeing the best version of themselves. I could not get too angry with someone (biological father and his family) that was never there. Thank goodness for getting through my child molestation therapy that I never encountered soft dicks or penises. The cocks, dicks, or penises I chased after or chased after me were good and great, and each one knew how to fuck or make love. I did meet some kings of ding-a-lings (for example 11 inches length by 7 inches round), but did not challenge myself to take them. I want to meet a dude with diphallia or anyone as a hermaphrodite. I still have not encountered the best besides myself. Unfortunately, my last bottoming or submission experience was 2010 after chasing each other for five years. I am very glad I evolved in being a dominant top or Type A or active male for females and males. This is probably another reason for me not getting along with males because I do not submit to anyone except to a female who wants the moment for an hour or two. I am very proud of the dominant and aggressive females that I had in life that taught me a good lesson or two in bed. I am very proud of the super feminine and submissive females that fed my ego to the max. It is only one vagina or pussy that I had had superpowers over me like kryptonite before I had to let her go. Yes, if I had preference, priority order 1. Vagina or Pussy, 2. Ass or Butt, 3. Dick or Cock or Penis in any sexual activity in the present or future. Most posts will be written in another language. This is not a coming out story, but taking the power from those who live to disrupt my peace, harmony, and healing, and my optimistic future. Friendships can be cherished if life can allow such closeness over time.

Eric Jerome Dickey's Genevieve was a good family story with a horny spouse. The past can be a detrimental thing, when people have to change names and stay away from family for years or decades. Despite all that happens in and with family, when a strong spouse goes through her final therapeutic session and stands by her man that is a bond no one can go against. Yes, Genevieve "Lakeisha Shawnna Smith" Forbes was my favorite character.

Eric Jerome Dickey's Drive Me Crazy was okay, but highlights again the spin on journalism on high crime, affairs, and mischievous moves. Even though, Earl "Driver" was the main character, his weakness was women and an impersonation of intelligence personality. This story highlights the horrible side of law enforcement, and overstepping and overuse of the law enforcement powers even after someone is long gone or left the force. This reflected back on my situations in Maryland, Ohio, and New York, "Who put all levels of law enforcement up to the decision when there was no supporting evidence?" Ohio, I can admit I was wrong, but could have been let go with a warning. Maryland and New York, as I mentioned an arrest for no reason, "Who made the decision?" Washington, DC and Delaware, still chasing me until something happens for when I miss child support payments and this is because of my ignorance or lack of knowledge of having a child is a criminal offense whether in or out of wedlock, but the church and family sees a child as a blessing and then rip the family apart. Soul stirring Rufus was my comedian in this book. The band of the two brothers was hilarious. Samantha "Panther" helps me understand how she came into Earl "Driver's" life and comes into play for Eric Jerome Dickey's Naughty or Nice. Plagiarism is so real, but Corporate America rejects original thoughts from people like myself, but everyone and even the news steal ideas to what can make the headlines or makes profits. And I am labeled the crazy one and loss all my sh*t.

Eric Jerome Dickey's Bad Men and Wicked Women was excellent. Jake Ellis and Ken Swift were my favorite characters in this one. I need an African male, heterosexual bull co-worker or friend like Jake Ellis in my life. This was another action packed and suspensefully written piece of work. Heterosexuals and Lesbians need to treat the wife right because the ones perceived weak and unsuspecting are the most powerful in a spouse's downfall. This story did give the perspective on how everything is the same in war and fighting, and the glorified world is partially fixed especially in the fields of journalism, such as what makes the news and how a severe crime scene(s) has/have a whole lotta spin. The good jobs perceived to be good and stable, but those getting the good and stable jobs do not realize the grunt work put into having that position. The business of money laundering and blood money is a concept I understand regarding the San Bernadino business. The real banks tried to show me how it is done with a little bit of my money and my own money. Most people believe killers or murderers have no heart, but this story gave whole another perception of protection around offspring, mistreated individuals, and family. In my heyday, this is why South Carolina, Georgia, and Washington, DC knew to contact Marvell (Jake Ellis and Ken Swift combined) and he will handle it, and I do not mind reliving it for any future offspring, protected class of people that can't defend themselves, and family. I have not killed anyone, yet, and if I did, I would not incriminate myself publicly, I would call someone like San Bernadino or ensure my DNA and GPS tracking is nowhere near the crime scene. Eric Jerome Dickey's books are having me flashback hard to my visit in 2011 to California…I actually physically saw most of the places, streets, and all he described.

Eric Jerome Dickey's A Wanted Woman was very action packed just like an action movie. A 14-hour audiobook. The main character "The Woman of a 1,000 faces" or "Reaper" or "MX401" was very good depiction of a superb assassin. I was highly impressed. In combination with movies, such as John Wick, 007, Wanted, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, and Equalizer plus violent video games plus news information about gangs, they all inform me that the Cain and Abel biblical depiction of life that killing without remorse does exist. The United States legal world and business world kept driving me into a path I never saw in real life as a way to make a living or never told by education in schools/college/universities. My foundational thought growing up was anyone dying by a gun or bullet was an accident, or someone was angry, or run away from the scene, and to always stay away from guns. As my honest way of living is dwindling down to nothing in the United States of America, no work experience in other avenues of work, or my work experience exceeds W-2, 1099, and Corporate-to-Corporate jobs, I want to meet a real assassin who got started with or without blood money. I do not want drug dealer money because it is too complicated. Doctoral research on my mental health issues already state that I have the capability to do it. As a former armed security guard plus my first legal gun license permit does start the seeding. As a former member of US Veteran Reserve Corp, I saw the weapon training at a secret location for assassins. The name or lingo changes from calling someone a mercenary. The lottery and lawsuits are long shots in trying to get money for all my losses. I am going to give this sports and fitness career a try, but I am inching closer to the unconsidered side of life that is coming out for real if I remain in United States of America. I always wondered by inflation and expensive locations going up, how people could afford that lifestyle?!?! I could travel and know the world another way. Honest living does take on a different connation. The hurt each other never stopped since the beginning of life.

Eric Jerome Dickey's One Night is a book recommended for everyone. I thought just like the character of "Man from Orange County." I am no more NAIVE about women. I really, really, sincerely really did not know about how WOMEN think, process, and do sht. Jacqueline Francesca Parker Summers is one hll of a woman. Best line: Crazy Got to Understand Crazy 2nd Best line: Who wants to battle for Cheesecake? Me: 20 babies…but I will settle to make or have four (4) babies…or at least keep trying. Thank God for this life's break to understand the world.

Eric Jerome Dickey's Naughtier than Nice was super naughty and connected so well. My favorite characters turned into an insane asylum with everyone stubborn. It was a complete opposite of the Naughty or Nice. This book does put in perspective what people do to get money or materialistic things or destroy their own lives. Criminals, con artists, people constantly changing their names or identity, blackmailers, and women or men scorn over a bad breakup do not come to me to pull a scam or got residual feelings. Everything was done the first time around in my life and my apologies for being Fort Knox, US Federal Reserve Bank, the Pentagon, and the entire United States Department of Defense forged as one unit. Thanks to all the servicemembers men and women who do serve in the military and fought for the USA to be free to be crazy. I like somewhat of the James Baldwin connection using the Beale Streets character. Again, everyone said I was crazy or insane. Now, I am definitely going somewhere else to have another country fight for my freedom after this book.

Eric Jerome Dickey’s Naughty or Nice was super hot and funny. Michael “CarpeDiem0707” Davidson and Olivia “Livvy” McBroom Badera are my favorite characters. There is nothing on this earth that can match a woman’s orgasm. Michael “Carpe” reminded me of being such a terrible person to the women in Atlanta, Georgia; Washington, District of Columbia; Maryland; and Chicago, Illinois for making the pussy or vagina talk, vibrate, gush, and sing, and put the women to sleep. Atlanta gave me my first Male-Female-Male (MFM) ménage à trois, but I will experience my Female-Female-Male-Female (FFMF) or Female-Male-Female (FMF) before I leave this world. My self-pleasure (masturbation) to all my fantasies with women is so fulfilling. Second chances on anything or anyone is where I get fcked up with the exception of Planet Fitness and Crunch Fitness, or the gyms, and track and field. I believe and know there is an abundance of first chances and I will continue to chase those first chances until the end of time. I am that motherfcking sex athlete.

E. Lynn Harris’s What Becomes of the Brokenhearted is well deserving, and connects all the books together or at least gives the backdrop of how the books are written. I saved this book for last. Washington, DC’s Black Pride Memorial Day weekend was strong in 1980s and still going strong in 2020s. So many memories for me. Traxx nightclub DC was around in the 1980s….I did not see it until the 1990s. Good times dancing and chatting up conversation, and lots and lots of hugs. E. Lynn Harris books are therapeutic for plenty of various topics. It is disappointing how introverted E. Lynn Harris was, but real as alcoholism takes over, depression takes life to a specific low, and introverts driven for all their love in one person. I am very touched by his books coming at the right time of my life. Thank you, E. Lynn Harris and co-authors. Thanks to the publishing company, actors, and actresses making the audiobooks possible.

I love all of you despite all our differences. I am grateful for the organizations I joined, programs I participated, and schools/universities attended. I am grateful for therapy, medical, medication, and health help by all the research, doctors, nurses, and other heroes. I am grateful for my families, my friends, my social networks, my teammates, my peers, my co-workers, and those I met once in meetings, passing by, or conversations. I never took anything or anyone for granted. I am healing, but willing to talk and discuss about anything. I appreciate and love myself, and my spirit. God is the best person to keep first.

E. Lynn Harris and R. M. Johnson’s No One in the World was very well written. The End leaves room for more or an encore. Colby Aiden Winslow is my favorite character. I did not like him at first, but he knew family. Cissy Winslow is a close second favorite character. Tyler, the US Senator, was a good character also describing the benefits of family and how the world sees people. From all E. Lynn books presents attorneys as whores. Captain-Save-A-Hoe was a funny line. Family has it benefits, but for me, my family said my life would’ve been this way or that way and ended up being all lies for my entire life with the exception of my ex female partner that only came out right. Everyone is a criminal in some shape or form. However, the legal profession is making a path of reality on making someone like me a criminal despite all the education and navigation I prevented to get caught. As a criminal, I never do random…I presented everything upfront…I send everything including the consequences directly back to the source. Afraid of YOU…hll no. This book provides the sides of what family, people, and criminals do when anyone is in a tough spot. For Massachusetts, I tell the truth at the time it happened, then everyone does whatever it takes to turn it into lie. Again, to reiterate “Afraid of YOU…hll no!”

E. Lynn Harris’s Any Way the Wind Blows was good. John Basil Henderson is my favorite character. Bartholomew “Bart” Dunbar reminded me so much of all the gay men that wanted to out me since I was still finding myself in life’s current mess. This could be a root cause for me not getting along with gay men. Ava Harrington paints a very bad picture of mothers, actors, actresses, models, and singers. I thank God I never went that or pursued that route of life for acting, modeling, and singing. Ava’s motherhood issues do shed light that mothers can be more terrible than deadbeat dads. Corporate America does its dirt, but I understand the rewards and consequences of doing business. The hunt for stardom, revenge, or celebrity status is more dangerous than me and my mental health issues. Everyone wonders why I bolt so fast OR patiently wait for all consequences for your actions, and send back paperwork to discuss the issues and tell everywhere so everyone will know what you did along with my response.

E. Lynn Harris’s A Love of My Own was also good, down-to-earth, and more realistic. Sebastian, Zola Denise Norwood, William Jabbar Lewis, Hayden, and Drew Taylor were my favorite characters. I guess I see the reason Corporate America did not like me because I do/did not cross the rules or boundaries, just do the work and learn, and stuck to my data/information and decisions. I thank Corporate America second to Sports and Fitness for teaching me Termination (Let Go), Disconnect (Let Go), and Resilience (Bounce Back). Raymond Jr and Basil was bound to happen. Raymond Jr. and Drew reminded me to realize men can feel emotional just like women. However, I will stick to my realism and not fairy tales.

E. Lynn Harris’s I Say a Little Prayer was hilarious from start to finish. I laughed two days straight. A gun toting or weapon toting Skyler, and Pastor Kenneth and First Lady Sister Vivian were my favorite characters. I am impartial to Chauncey and Bassell because there are the 1% of people who do have self-control and can turn gay on and off, not every LGBTIQA+ or heterosexual cheats. For example, I never cheated in any of my relationships; what happens is the moment someone says let’s go monogamous, I do all my dirt up to the verbal commitment, always plays safe and get tested, then invest all my love, trust, sexual experience, 100% full attention, and energy all into that one person, then when the person leaves or we breakup, I go right back to serial dating. Quote from the book: “Save a Sin to not Lie to a Minister” was funny. The gay-for-play or gay-for-pay was new terminology for me and reminded me of Harvard University COOP Bookstore having a book, "How to be Gay." The acronyms were cute. The names and reflection on the black culture for those and me that can relate is too funny. I really miss and going to miss, Atlanta, Georgia, my first loving outweighs the hate city and good memories outweigh the bad memories there for me. It is awesome to visit the Atlanta metro area.

E. Lynn Harris’s Not a Day Goes By was spectacularly angry and wonderfully written. John Bassell Henderson and his daddy were my favorite characters. Despite everything going on, Bassell stuck to his core and never picked a team. I dislike Raymond Jr, Zuric, and Nico for attempting to make Bassell pick a team. The novel made me reflect on my heterosexual relationships heading in with all love and trust in women, then Yancey and Ava were revealed in the moment of change or distance or space (the difference with my females they kept the kids). With all the Derricks (male or female) of the world, I am still wondering with my Washington, DC or Chicago residences with family or my own place, who the f*ck kept showing up at my lobby or houses, introducing the themselves, and leaving no contact information? My families and receptionist told me constantly.

James Baldwin’s Go Tell It On the Mountain was seriously good to find out what happened before my birth. Richard and Debra were my favorite characters. Richard was strong and had my attitude, “Do me motherfckers!” and take them down right with him, but I am sorry he committed suicide after being set free without knowing he was a daddy and his soul was broken after being jailed for no reason. Debra was strong to show how stand by a cheating husband and pastor, and keep his sins with him even while he pastors a church or being a missionary. New York been doing its shady sht then in the 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s until now and the future. Latinos and everyone else want this country, and history repeats itself repeatedly just with new folks. Everyone, including Jesus, was and is a sinner. Adultery, Violators of the Ten Commandments, and everything was dumped at my doorstep and I never complained or created drama in the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s until 2007. Thanks to my higher being or God for keeping me safe back then and now.

E. Lynn Harris’s Basketball Jones was okay. No favorite characters in this one. However out of guilt and not knowing, for and to all my 1980s, 1990s, 2000s male and female friends, my sincere apologies “I AM SORRY” if I lied out of not knowing what I was saying via any communication method in the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s, or did not tend to your needs as I should have, or did not give you the opportunity to be with me. More power to new beginnings as the story showed.

E. Lynn Harris’s Just Too Good to Be True was slightly depressing. Sports Athletes, I am amazed at the sports industry and I thought direct sales in Corporate America was hard. Women, the church and family culture, and disowning your own kids really surprised me and bad jokes are harmful. I did not know. Delmarr and Sylvester are my favorite characters in this one.

E. Lynn Harris's Abide With Me was more realistic. The World is Evil and I am glad I got mine out early. I may still be suffering, but better position. I was Raymond Tyler Jr mixed with Nicole until 2007. Thanks for my ten (10) Delaney friends. Bassell is too funny and reminds of every sport athlete or military person I ran across. Jared is my dude and still reminds me of my past, current, and future dream type of life always keep trying. Delaney is my stand-up girl. "Family and Friends at a distance."

Just As I Am by E. Lynn Harris is one of the most powerful and relevant novels read or heard so far. Some much Black love poured into it. 15 Hours of Listening…I couldn't stop listening. Self-Reflection, Retrospection of Culture, and Healing Therapy for me. No change in my rules.

E. Lynn Harris’s Invisible Life was relevant and spot on the cards life dealt. Thank you for letting me know my life was unique and okay to be me, a Black man. Black authors can write……….Words from a Stranger provides Healing.

If Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin is hot 🔥 🥵 Make me wanna have twenty (20) babies

Happy Independence Day or July 4th, Happy Canada or Dominion Day, Happy Nude Recreation Month, Happy Cell Phone Courtesy Month, Happy Global Forgiveness Day, Happy Disobedience Day, Happy Bastille Day, Happy National Motorcycle Day, Happy Buffalo Soldiers Day, Happy Systems Administrator Day, Happy National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month

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What was Unusual About Mount Auburn Cemetery?

Mount Auburn Cemetery, located in Cambridge and Watertown, Massachusetts, holds a unique place in American history. As the first rural, or garden-style, cemetery in the United States, it initiated a significant change in the way we remember and honor those who have passed away.

The Uniqueness of Mount Auburn Cemetery

Prior to the creation of Mount Auburn Cemetery in 1831, most burials in the U.S were in churchyards or small town burial grounds. These places were often overcrowded, unsightly, and neglected. Moreover, they lacked the tranquility and beauty we usually associate with final resting places today. This is where the uniqueness of Mount Auburn Cemetery comes into play.

Mount Auburn Cemetery introduced a new concept - a peaceful and natural setting away from the city's hustle and bustle, where one could honor the departed and find solace amidst the serene greenery. This was quite unusual for its time, thus distinguishing it from other burial grounds.

Impact on American Culture

The creation of Mount Auburn Cemetery led to a fundamental shift in American burial practices, sparking the rural cemetery movement. Its emphasis on the integration of natural beauty with the burial site inspired numerous other cemeteries across the country. It also reflected changing societal views about death and mourning, placing more emphasis on remembrance and the celebration of life.

Why Visit Mount Auburn Cemetery Today

Aside from its historical significance, Mount Auburn Cemetery is an ideal spot for those interested in art, history, or nature. With its expansive green spaces, picturesque vistas, and impressive sculptures, it offers much more than a traditional burial ground. It is an arboretum, a sculpture garden, and an outdoor museum all in one. If you're in the area, it's worth considering a visit to this unusual historical landmark.

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so while i was writing the book, i became violently suicidal.

this was mostly due to the fact that i had a very bad reaction to some meds and my brain stopped producing any serotonin. also i was in the last semester of grad school where it's actually illegal to feel anything but dread. so it wasn't going well.

somewhere in the fog of it i became aware i needed help. nobody was taking clients or my insurance. i didn't want to do inpatient care - it wasn't right for my needs. there's not really an "in between" stage between "inpatient" and "no care," but i was trying to do the right thing. i was trying to activate the chain of command that was my emergency plan. i knew i needed help now.

i used betterhelp.

i know, i know. i'm a straight-A student and so smart and so clever, how could i ever use something so blatantly bad. to be honest with you, i didn't feel particularly keen on it from the getgo - things that seem too good to be true usually are. also, if something online is free, the price is usually your privacy.

the thing is that there was kind of a global pandemic happening at the time and i worked 5 jobs alongside of being a fulltime student and also like writing a book on the side. it is a miracle that i even thought about getting help. i would love to tell you i had the mental wherewithal to like, process whether this was the right choice for me. mostly i was desperate. i was so suicidal that i was trying to find a reason to stay inside of fortune cookies. i was the kind of suicidal that looks like splatterpaint. i hadn't been that bad in an entire decade.

they took my data. i gave them it freely. somewhere out there, they have a dossier on me. on everything i survived. my story in little datapoints, scattergraphed beautifully.

the first woman told me that really i should be grateful, because (and this is a direct quote): "at least you're not anne frank." i said that i felt that statement was antisemitic, as anne frank's life and experience shouldn't be compared to like, a nonbinary lesbian in western massachusetts. the therapist said that i should try to use lucid dreaming to try to picture myself in an actually scary situation, like running from nazis.

i applied for another therapist. i was willing to accept the possibility that there was a bad apple in the bunch. the next therapist and i even laughed about how inappropriate that statement was. and then, in our next session: the new therapist said if i was struggling with body image issues, i should just work harder on my appearance. she spent 3 sessions in a row talking about how she was grieving, and made me memorize facts about her grandmother so "she can live on through my clients."

i am a three's-a-charm kind of person. okay, so what if the last person made me uncomfortable. i figured it was just a misunderstanding of priorities - she had felt she was sharing with me, i had felt like i had to take care of her. i applied for another therapist.

the last woman asked me to help her pray. she bowed her head. i stared at her, frozen, while she said: lord, i beg you: cure her. take the pain of being gay away from her.

i spent somewhere between 2.5 and 3 months on betterhelp. in that whole time, i was not getting the professional help i so desperately needed, even though i was fucking trying.

in the end, i survived this because i finally could get off the meds that were literally killing me. a request for a real therapist finally went through. i survived because my friends saved my life. because nick let me sob myself dry in his arms. because maddie took the razors out of my room when i asked them to. because grace slept over in my bed for like 3 weeks in a row since nobody trusted me not to hurt myself when i was alone. i survived because i got fucking lucky. because even when i was desperately suicidal, i was too old and too self-aware to take "you need to be prettier" as good advice.

the thing is that there's a 19 year old me who isn't like that. who would have heard "just think about how grateful you should be" and said - oh, i see. i would have assumed that is what it means to be in therapy: the same thing my abusers used to tell me. that i am just pretending and lazy. that i am ugly and unworthy.

betterhelp positioned itself to take advantage of an incredibly vulnerable community. it preys on desperation. it knows it is serving people who are not doing well mentally. it saw that there is a huge need for real, immediate, compassionate mental health care: and then it fucking takes your money and privacy.

i still get their ads on instagram. last night i watched as a woman in a pool pretends to talk to a different woman. they discuss her anxiety.

there's a 19 year old version of me, and she didn't survive this. she was too tired, and drowning. i almost fucking died. this thing almost fucking killed me.

in the ad, the woman playing the therapist takes a note on a clipboard and then nods once, sagely.

i have to admit it's a pretty scene. the steam and light coming off the pool water lands on the actresses. like this, it almost looks baptismal, holy.

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Things Biden and the Democrats did, this week #20

May 24-31 2024

The EPA awards $900 million to school districts across the country to replace diesel fueled school buses with cleaner alternatives. The money will go to 530 school districts across nearly every state, DC, tribal community, and US territory. The funds will help replace 3,400 buses with cleaner alternatives, 92% of the new buses will be 100% green electric. This adds to the $3 billion the Biden administration has already spent to replace 8,500 school buses across 1,000 school districts in the last 2 years.

For the first time the federal government released guidelines for Voluntary Carbon Markets. Voluntary Carbon Markets are a system by which companies off set their carbon emissions by funding project to fight climate change like investing in wind or solar power. Critics have changed that companies are using them just for PR and their funding often goes to projects that would happen any ways thus not offsetting emissions. The new guidelines seek to insure integrity in the Carbon Markets and make sure they make a meaningful impact. It also pushes companies to address emissions first and use offsets only as a last resort.

The IRS announced it'll take its direct file program nationwide in 2025. In 2024 140,000 tax payers in 12 states used the direct file pilot program and the IRS now plans to bring it to all Americans next tax season. Right now the program is only for simple W-2 returns with no side income but the IRS has plans to expand it to more complex filings in the future. This is one of the many projects at the IRS being funded through President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act.

The White House announced steps to boost nuclear energy in America. Nuclear power in the single largest green energy source in the country accounting for 19% of America's total energy. Boosting Nuclear energy is a key part of the Biden administration's strategy to reach a carbon free electricity sector by 2035. The administration has invested in bring the Palisades nuclear plant in Michigan back on-line, and extending the life of Diablo Canyon in California. In addition the Military will be deploying new small modular nuclear reactors and microreactors to power its installations. The Administration is setting up a task force to help combat the delays and cost overruns that have often derailed new nuclear projects and the Administration is supporting two Gen III+ SMR demonstration projects to highlight the safety and efficiency of the next generation of nuclear power.

The Department of Agriculture announced $824 million in new funding to protect livestock health and combat H5N1. The funding will go toward early detection, vaccine research, and supporting farmers impacted. The USDA is also launching a nation wide Dairy Herd Status Pilot Program, hopefully this program will give us a live look at the health of America's dairy herd and help with early detection. The Biden Administration has reacted quickly and proactively to the early cases of H5N1 to make sure it doesn't spread to the human population and become another pandemic situation.

The White House announced a partnership with 21 states to help supercharge America's aging energy grid. Years of little to no investment in America's Infrastructure has left our energy grid lagging behind the 21st century tech. This partnership aims to squeeze all the energy we can out of our current system while we rush to update and modernize. Last month the administration announced a plan to lay 100,000 miles of new transmission lines over the next five years. The 21 states all with Democratic governors are Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Washington, and Wisconsin.

The Department of Transportation announced $343 million to update 8 of America's oldest and busiest transportation stations for disability accessibility. These include the MBTA's the Green Line's light-rail B and C branches in Boston,  Cleveland's Blue Line, New Orleans'  St. Charles Streetcar route, and projects in San Francisco and New York City and other locations

The Department of interior announced two projects for water in Western states. $179 million for drought resilience projects in California and Utah and $242 million for expanding water access in California, Colorado and Washington. The projects should help support drinking water for 6.4 million people every year.

HUD announced $150 million for affordable housing for tribal communities. This adds to the over $1 billion dollars for tribal housing announced earlier in the month. Neil Whitegull of the Ho-Chunk Nation said at the announcement "I know a lot of times as Native Americans we've been here and we've seen people that have said, ‘Oh yeah, we'd like to help Indians.’ And they take a picture and they go away. We never see it, But there's been a commitment here, with the increase in funding, grants, and this administration that is bringing their folks out. And there's a real commitment, I think, to Native American tribes that we've never seen before."

Secretary of State Antony Blinken pledged $135 million to help Moldavia. Since the outbreak of Russia's war against neighboring Ukraine the US has given $774 million in aid to tiny Moldavia. Moldavia has long been dependent on Russian energy but thanks to US investment in the countries energy security Moldavia is breaking away from Russia and moving forward with EU membership.

The US and Guatemala launched the "Youth With Purpose” initiative. The initiative will be run through the Central America Service Corps, launched in 2022 by Vice President Harris the CASC is part of the Biden Administration's efforts to improve life in Central America. The Youth With Purpose program will train 25,000 young Guatemalans and connect with with service projects throughout the country.

Bonus: Today, May 31st 2024, is the last day of the Affordable Connectivity Program. The program helped 23 million Americans connect to the internet while saving them $30 to $75 dollars every month. Despite repeated calls from President Biden Republicans in Congress have refused to act to renew the program. The White House has worked with private companies to get them to agree to extend the savings to the end of 2024. The Biden Administration has invested $90 Billion high-speed internet investments. Such as $42.45 billion for Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment, $1 billion for the The Middle Mile program laying 12,000 miles of regional fiber networks, and distributed nearly 30,000 connected devices to students and communities, including more than 3,600 through the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program

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Uber Technologies and Lyft on Thursday agreed to adopt a $32.50 hourly minimum pay standard for Massachusetts drivers and pay $175 million to settle a lawsuit by the state’s attorney general alleging they improperly treated drivers as independent contractors who can legally receive lower compensation than employees.

The companies also agreed to give drivers paid sick leave, accident insurance, and healthcare stipends and to stop funding or supporting a ballot initiative that would have asked voters in November to cement app-based drivers’ status as contractors, Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell said.[...]

The agreement requires Uber to pay $148 million and Lyft to pay $27 million to the state. At least $140 million will be paid out to drivers, according to a court filing.

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