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bloodravenlib

@bloodravenlib@mas.to

Just an #academic #librarian. Avid #reader, #book #blogger, #reviewer. Student of #Tarot, oracle cards, and #cartomancy.

"Knowledge is Power. Guard it well."

Feel free to check out my blogs:

My book blog: https://itinerantlibrarian.blogspot.com/

My cartomancy and commonplace blog: https://itinerantlibrarian.wordpress.com/

My professional/librarianship/LIS blog:

https://simplelibrarian.blogspot.com/

My BookWyrm (still in progress):
https://bookwyrm.social/user/bloodravenlib

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bloodravenlib, to PuertoRico
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Meanwhile,

>Crisis in island’s hospital systems continues as Hospital el Maestro mulls filing for bankruptcy https://www.sanjuandailystar.com/post/crisis-in-island-s-hospital-systems-continues-as-hospital-el-maestro-mulls-filing-for-bankruptcy

bloodravenlib, to books
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>Every subscription you can cancel by going to the library
https://www.popsci.com/diy/free-services-public-library/

As the article states: "Every library is different, and not every library is going to offer all of the services outlined here. You will have to check the website for your local library—or head to the library and ask someone—to find out what your library has to offer."

So go ahead and check what your local library offers.

@bookstodon
@librarians

bloodravenlib, to books
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I finished my nonfiction, and was looking for another to start. I picked this up, unsure if I would be in the mood, and first few pages drew me in, so this is my current nonfiction read now. I will review it on the blog when done.

The book is: "The People's Hospital: Hope and Peril in American Medicine."
https://www.worldcat.org/title/1371333441

bloodravenlib, to random
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You know all those asshole wealthy people telling the rest of us to "cut back on the lattes and avocado toast?" Well, turns out "some consumers have given up their iced lattes to save cash."

>Many Americans have had enough of high food prices. Restaurants and food manufacturers report slow sales. https://irjci.blogspot.com/2024/05/many-americans-have-had-enough-of-high.html

bloodravenlib, to random
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And while certain pundits, "experts," and other wonks say the economy is fine. You know shit is bad when not only YOU have to crowdfund for your surgery, but so does your hospital.

>Rural Hospital Turns to Crowdfunding for Help https://dailyyonder.com/rural-hospital-turns-to-crowdfunding-for-help/2023/10/30/

bloodravenlib, to random
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The happiest place on Earth may need to start handing out Depends and other adult diapers. 💩

>Disneyland and Disney World have a real problem with people pooping in line https://boingboing.net/2023/11/06/disneyland-and-disney-world-have-a-real-problem-with-people-pooping-in-line.html

bloodravenlib, to religion
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As if obnoxious who insist on proselytizing and pushing religion down our throats weren't bad enough.

Time for some serious hexing and putting some wards on our doors.

>How Evangelicals Use Digital Surveillance to Target the Unconverted
https://newrepublic.com/article/179397/evangelical-app-targeting-immigrants-surveillance

bloodravenlib, to random
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>‘No cash accepted’ signs are bad news for unbanked Americans https://chicago.suntimes.com/2024/2/2/24058122/cashless-economy-businesses-unbanked-underbanked-people-jay-zagorsky-the-conversation

FTA: "The next time you see a sign in a shop or restaurant window stating “No cash accepted,” you’re really looking at a business excluding many unbanked and underbanked people. Insisting that all businesses accept cash is a simple way to ensure everyone is financially included in the modern economy."

Exactly, and cash is (STILL) legal tender for all bills and debts.

bloodravenlib, to internet
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Meh, just another reminder why I am glad I quit Reddit.

>Reddit enforces user activity tracking on site to push advertising revenue https://www.ghacks.net/2023/09/28/reddit-enforces-user-activity-tracking-on-site-to-push-advertising-revenue/

bloodravenlib, to television
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Guess it is getting remade/re-envisioned/what have you. Anyhow, I still remember watching the previous mini-series with Richard Chamberlain.

>Watch: 'Shogun' trailer brings James Clavell novel to life https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/TV/2023/11/02/Shogun-series-trailer-FX-Hulu/5321698932419/

bloodravenlib, to tarot
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card of evening: Ten of Swords.

For some folks this may be the end of the line. That project or idea was not going anywhere despite your efforts. It's time to accept the loss and put it out of its misery. Grieve it, rest, then heal.

bloodravenlib, to random
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In other news. IMHO, if you find yourself "crying when unboxing a gifted tumbler" you may need some professional help. Having said that, they do make a good product.

>Stanley Cups popularity — why are we crazy for the drinkware? https://chicago.suntimes.com/entertainment-and-culture/2024/1/5/24026659/stanley-cups-what-are-they-why-so-popular

bloodravenlib, to random
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Dang it. PRH bought out one of the publishers of cartomancy decks. That piece of news slipped under radar last month. Given my boycott of PRH, I need to reconsider if I no longer get decks from them. sigh (insert expletive here)

In case anyone is curious, the reason for the boycott:

https://itinerantlibrarian.blogspot.com/2023/03/in-some-books-i-am-not-reading-at-least.html

bloodravenlib, to books
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Now future librarians, and many in the field, also have to learn how they "can physically, legally and financially protect themselves and their organizations."

How book-banning campaigns have changed the lives and education of librarians – they now need to learn how to plan for safety and legally protect themselves https://theconversation.com/how-book-banning-campaigns-have-changed-the-lives-and-education-of-librarians-they-now-need-to-learn-how-to-plan-for-safety-and-legally-protect-themselves-205743 via @conversationus

bloodravenlib, to random
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Alphas Explain Why They Love Joe Rogan https://www.theonion.com/alphas-explain-why-they-love-joe-rogan-1850708478

. I DGAF about the guy, but then again, I am not an "alpha" anything.

bloodravenlib, to Writers
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>Ten Types Of Authors Who Can Go Fuck Themselves by Gabino Iglesias.

https://mysterytribune.com/ten-types-of-authors-who-can-go-fuck-themselves#google_vignette

If you are one of these types of , stop it or really go fuck yourself.

@bookstodon
@bookstodon

bloodravenlib, to books
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Personally, when it comes to spammers, and other scammers and con artists, fuck 'em. However, @pluralistic tells an interesting history here worth a read.

>Pluralistic: Sympathy for the spammer (15 Jan 2024) https://pluralistic.net/2024/01/15/passive-income-brainworms/

bloodravenlib, to books
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On follow up from Dr. Chuck Tingle, re: the TxLA . He keeps it classy and kind.

>THE TEXAS LIBRARY ASSOCIATION HAVE ISSUED AN APOLOGY AND A RE-INVITATION. HERE IS MY STATEMENT
https://www.tumblr.com/drchucktingle/739232084332347392/the-texas-library-association-have-issued-an?source=share

@bookstodon

bloodravenlib, to books
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In news. What publishers do with e-books in relation to libraries is, to put it mildly, a racket that would make a mobster blush.

>Libraries struggle to afford the demand for e-books and seek new state laws in fight with publishers
https://apnews.com/article/libraries-ebooks-publishers-expensive-laws-5d494dbaee0961eea7eaac384b9f75d2

bloodravenlib, to ai
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>AI poisons everything
https://freethoughtblogs.com/pharyngula/2024/03/17/ai-poisons-everything/ by @pzmyers

Another scientific paper using caught. I am sure in time they'll be catching papers in as well. needing tenure are another group that churn out articles for journals. And they have the audacity to still call it .

bloodravenlib, to PuertoRico
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Meanwhile,

>A New Alliance Could Change Puerto Rican Politics https://jacobin.com/2024/03/puerto-rican-left-la-alianza-pip-mvc-rafael-bernabe/

bloodravenlib, to sciencefiction
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Sad news from the world of letters and

>Science fiction master Vernor Vinge dead at 79
https://boingboing.net/2024/03/21/hard-sf-master-vernor-vinge-dead-at-79.html

@bookstodon

bloodravenlib, to Humor
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OK, this is kind of cheeky.

>Ketchup dispensers installed outside restaurants that refuse to serve it https://boingboing.net/2024/03/29/ketchup-dispensers-installed-outside-restaurants-that-refuse-to-serve-it.html

bloodravenlib, to climate
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Because unlike a lot of gringo fuckbagels, insurance companies do believe in and understand the idea of .

>Insurers Are Deserting Homeowners After Natural Disasters https://jacobin.com/2024/04/insurance-natural-disasters-louisiana-regulation/

bloodravenlib, to random
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Today's story. Apparently the honorable legislator saw "Cocaine Bear." Sir, it is a movie, not a documentary.

>Florida state congressman wants looser hunting laws to shoot dangerous bears "that are on crack" https://boingboing.net/2024/02/05/politician-warns-of-bears-on-c.html

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