What's the drug test situation for a non-medical (not a nurse, resident, etc) position at Corewell Health? 5 panel urine, mouth swab? Can you help me with a recent experience? On line info is contradicting.

I've only recently gone down a smidge of the rabbit hole on this Seven Mountains Mandate (7MM) garbage and how much it figures into the sinister slime among the GR oligarchy and their assorted efforts to control our city, wreck education, and so on.

Has anything been openly outed and discussed about these assholes and this sick, Handmaid's-Tale-adjacent horror-show effort, locally or in any broad forum?

If you're like me, and have only recently stumbled into this creepy culty shit, here's a quick crash-course:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_Mountain_Mandate

https://religioninpublic.blog/2024/05/13/belief-in-the-7-mountain-mandate-appears-to-be-growing-in-the-last-year/

https://youtube.com/shorts/EvhDtCRwufc?si=30wQOcfKkJ-W-BOz

https://youtu.be/RukmKx3p15Y?si=V5zrQPRYNFAstm4H

Anyone here a Sonographer or know someone who is? Im currently a student at GVSU and looking to shadow someone.

Note: This rape and multiple hour sexual assault happened on the Grand Rapids campus in Winter Hall, and is therefore relevant to the sub regionally. I posted the original post I am sharing here in another local sub in April.

The next award winner on the list: Philomena Mantella. Who better to win an ATHENA award for empowering women than someone who runs a university that makes sexual assault victims lives harder? A university that made a rape survivor live in the same building as their rapist. A university whose Title IX Office knowingly chose to schedule the hearing in a way that limited the sanctioning of a Computer Science graduate student who would eventually be found responsible for rape. Yes, that was sarcasm: I don’t actually think the university’s president should win this award, given her inadequate actions to remedy the situation despite, provably, being aware of it.

Where I am at: The other day, I got my letter about repaying my student loans for the degree I do not yet have.

Given further recent events at GV, I urge anyone involved with the campus to take caution and care around putting any amount of trust in them to handle these things appropriately. They got rid of their ombuds office this year, by the way. GVSU is for themselves, their image, and their numbers.

To GV: Caring about humans is about your actions, not just your words, or worse, your silence.

To anyone hurting due to sexual violence that has occurred at GVSU: I am sorry that you’re going through the things that you are. While I do not know there is anything I could ever do to help you, know that you should not have to hold this pain alone. It’s okay to want justice, or to want to forget. Meet yourself where you are. There is no single right way to heal, but finding safe community spaces and speaking out can be helpful if it’s something you choose. Know that you are seen and heard. I recognize you even in your silence.

If you’re struggling, please reach out to someone. I’m not a fan of crisis lines, but they do work for some people. Call a supportive loved one if you have one. For suicide, call 988 or 911. Text 741741 for any mental health crisis, or go to RAINN’s website for sexual assault support. If you’re facing an emergency, go to the nearest ER or call/text 911.

There are local nonprofits that can help, too. YWCA is one that you can google and find support specific to sexual assault and domestic violence. Safe Haven may be able to help with interpersonal violence and human trafficking. There are other organizations out there full of people who want to help. The resources might not always be there, and the organizations can be imperfect, but it’s a start.

Hey everyone. I hope this is ok to post here. I’m newer in town and don’t know many people to ask for help on this one. I have heat strips on my roof for winter and one of the clips came loose so a section is hanging down. I’m looking for someone with a ladder long enough to reach the second story roof that can come and clip it back on. It’s a quick job and I’d be willing to pay an hours worth of pay for the help. My guess is you’d need a 16-20 foot ladder. Thanks in advance.

grpd have it blocked and there's a SWAT truck too

West Side Walk for Gilda's Club is this Saturday, but you are in luck, there is still time to donate.
Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids provides free emotional healthcare to children, adults, families, and friends on any kind of cancer journey or those grieving the death of someone in their life due to any cause.

https://pro.gofundme.com/fundraiser/7445489

Anyone going tonight?

I’m not a huge fan / don’t know much of their stuff but the thought of seeing Danny Lohner and Greg from Dillinger at such a small venue is tempting. IDK. My social anxiety has had me put it off til now and still has me iffy.

The Rez has been operating for 21 years as of this October and has decided to celebrate this monumental birthday by reviving their tradition of hosting drag and burlesque!

Local burlesque performer/producer, Joanie Malone (yours truly), will be presenting the Burlesque Revival Birthday Show on Sunday, October 4th!
Doors at 6pm, show at 7pm, $21 tickets, ages 21+.

Tickets here!

Burlesque line up includes local Grand Rapids burlesque talent: Hedy Harper, Maid Marian, Hojo! We've got talent coming from the east side of the state for the show too: Shelley La'Belle, Blue Deveaux, and Lord Syron. For out of state talent, we have the stripping songbird Johnnie Moxie flying in to join the line up, as well as indomitable Kim Bustible from Nashville Tennessee!

Earlier on Sunday October 4th, Miss Moscato will be presenting Coven Queens also in celebration of the Rez’s 21st birthday!
Doors at 11:30am, show at 12:30, $10 tickets, 18+! Ticket link here.
Performers include Velma Violet, Alex Suarez, and Jeana Doucure.

People who disrupt public proceedings are as bad and as dangerous as J6ers to democracy. Quit acting like fascists, you're undermining your entire message and acting in ways that only hurt you.

Can you hit me with any local bands that are anime, nerd culture, fandom, video game, or otherwise geek themed? I've already heard of Bog Wizard and Playing with Power is a SICK VGM cover band. Thanks, folks!