J. Barrett

Author of Orabelle, Book 1 and Maialen, Book 2 of the Keepers Of Imbria

[ABC13 Houston @abc13houston]

Nearly 100 people sickened in salmonella outbreak linked in part to recalled eggs produced in Texas: FDA https://t.co/SJmkeQFo0K

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

Denmark, particularly in Copenhagen, has installed floating platforms/islands planted with wildflowers and native vegetation in its harbors and canals.

These create safe urban habitats and sanctuaries for birds, bees, pollinators, insects, and even some aquatic life.

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[Suzie rizzio @Suzierizzo1]

Pleaae don’t stop talking about the Epstein files because every single one of these girls deserve Justice!

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@WorkElizab Yes

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@astrodustX Her life

[Mr PitBull Stories @MrPitbull07]

A young woman named MacKenzie Tuttle graduated from Princeton in 1992 with a degree in English. One of her professors was Toni Morrison, who later described her as one of the finest creative writing students she had ever taught.

After graduation, MacKenzie took a job at the New York investment firm D. E. Shaw. There she met a colleague named Jeff Bezos, who had an ambitious idea: selling books on the internet.

She didn’t laugh at the idea.

They married in 1993, and the following year drove across the country to the Seattle area to build what would become Amazon.

In the beginning, there was no global empire.

There was a garage.

MacKenzie handled accounting, wrote business materials, answered customer emails and phone calls, and packed orders alongside Jeff. Like many startups, everyone did whatever needed to be done.

As Amazon grew, MacKenzie stepped away from day-to-day operations to raise their four children while continuing to pursue her own passion for writing.

Her debut novel, The Testing of Luther Albright, won the American Book Award. She later published a second novel and quietly built a respected literary career.

Meanwhile, the story of Amazon became one of the most famous business stories ever told.

Jeff Bezos became one of the world’s most recognizable entrepreneurs.

MacKenzie’s role was rarely part of the public narrative.

She never seemed interested in changing that.

What many people don’t know is that she also knew financial hardship.

Her family filed for bankruptcy while she was still a student, and she has spoken about the kindness of people who helped her through difficult times—acts of generosity she never forgot.

In 2019, after her divorce, MacKenzie Scott received approximately 4% of Amazon’s shares.

Almost immediately, she made a decision that surprised the world.

She signed the Giving Pledge, promising to donate the majority of her wealth during her lifetime.

Then she did something even more unusual.

Instead of building a massive public foundation or attaching her name to buildings, she began giving away billions of dollars through large, unrestricted grants.

Universities.

Food banks.

Housing organizations.

Rural communities.

Women’s health initiatives.

Tribal colleges.

Climate organizations.

Small nonprofits that had never imagined receiving gifts of that size.

Many recipients reportedly thought the phone calls were scams.

They weren’t.

Since 2019, MacKenzie Scott has donated tens of billions of dollars to thousands of organizations, making her one of the most significant philanthropists of the modern era.

Despite giving away enormous sums, her fortune has remained substantial because of Amazon’s continued growth.

The woman who once packed Amazon’s first orders is now helping fund opportunities for millions of people she will probably never meet.

She never asked for buildings in her name.

She never demanded headlines.

Sometimes the greatest legacy isn’t the company you help build.

It’s what you choose to do with the success that follows.

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@ronsterd89 Those types of barstools don’t pull out.

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@ronsterd89 Attached barstools don’t pull out.

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@ronsterd89 2 handles on coffee cup

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@ronsterd89 Plastic water bottle

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Save this now, these knots could save your life in a crucial moment.

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@KindlePromos @audiobookrecs The Keepers of Imbria series by J Barrett

[Archaeo - Histories @archeohistories]

In 1871, photographer William Henry Jackson captured a powerful image of a Bannock Tribe family group in the Idaho Territory. The Bannock people, originally from the Great Basin region, were known for their nomadic lifestyle, hunting, and fishing, relying heavily on the natural resources of the land. This photograph offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the lives of the Bannock people, who, like many Native American tribes, were facing significant changes due to increasing contact with settlers and the pressures of westward expansion.

The family in the photograph exemplifies the close-knit nature of the Bannock community, where survival and well-being were often dependent on cooperation and the sharing of resources. The attire worn by the individuals, which would have included garments made from animal hides and adorned with beadwork, reflects the rich cultural traditions of the tribe. These elements not only served practical purposes but also held symbolic significance, telling stories of heritage, identity, and spiritual connection to the land.

William Henry Jackson’s photograph is a poignant reminder of the indigenous cultures that inhabited the American West long before the arrival of settlers. It highlights both the resilience and beauty of the Bannock people, whose way of life was in the process of being profoundly disrupted. Today, such images are invaluable, preserving the legacy of the Bannock Tribe and other Native American communities, ensuring that their stories are remembered and honored.

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[Adam Kinzinger (Slava Ukraini) 🇺🇸🇺🇦 @AdamKinzinger]

Trump, after having a 90 min phone call with Putin, puts out a truth social that he is considering withdrawing all troops from Germany. Something sinister is going on between them. It’s time for “concerned” Republicans to speak out

[The Day Warrior @thedaywar90]

BREAKING: 🇺🇸 Former U.S. Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton:

"It is shocking that Trump said no one informed him that Iran could close the Strait of Hormuz. I find it unbelievable that one of the fundamental pillars of geopolitical strategy in the Middle East was ignored. That was the first thing we assumed Iran would do. It is their main tool of global leverage. We are now seeing the consequences of a foreign policy driven by impulse rather than strategy.

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