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A Failed Artist, A Disillusioned Poet, An Underpaid Game Show Host
I took my son and niece to Gori, a small town in Georgia where Joseph Stalin was born. They talked me into visiting the Stalin's Museum, the largest in the post-Soviet space. I had resisted going there because I just can't stand the monster and know enough about him, or so I thought.
By Lana V Lynx27 days ago in FYI
Cultural appropriation and White women wearing dreadlocks and braids
Nappy by nature is not a choice Is it imitation (the best form of flattery) or cultural misappropriation when White males and females wear dreadlocks and braids. Some African American women think it is.
By Cheryl E Preston4 months ago in FYI
Black Cowgirls were prominent in the American West
There were black cowgirls in the American West In the episode of Family Matters titled The Good the Bad, and the Urkel, Carl Winslow (Reginald VelJohnson) dreams he is in the Old West, where Rachel Crawford (Telma Hopkins) runs a saloon. This led me to wonder if there were Black cowgirls or African American female saloon owners in those days.
By Cheryl E Preston4 months ago in FYI
Glass Half Full vs. Glass Half Empty
In modern times, the idiom “glass half full” has become a common expression used to describe someone who has an optimistic outlook on life. It is often contrasted with its opposite, “glass half empty,” which describes someone who has a negative or pessimistic attitude.
By Margaret Minnicks4 months ago in FYI
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Why Aviation Prioritizes Reliability Over Innovation Speed . AI-Generated.
In many industries, speed defines success. New features, faster rollouts, and rapid innovation are celebrated as competitive advantages. Aviation, however, operates under a very different philosophy. In aerospace engineering, reliability always comes before innovation speed, because even small uncertainties can have serious consequences at 35,000 feet.
By Beckett Dowhanabout 9 hours ago in FYI
Europe Thinks it Can’t Deter Russia Without America. It’s Already Doing So
Europe is in trouble. For decades, the United States has been Europe’s primary security guarantor. That arrangement now looks increasingly fragile. Political crises are pulling the two sides of the Atlantic apart, placing at risk the security framework Europe has relied on since the end of the Second World War.
By Lawrence Leaseabout 16 hours ago in FYI
Interesting Things About the Month of February
February: A Unique Month February follows January, which has 31 days, and comes before March, which also has 31 days. Therefore, the shortest month of the year is sandwiched between two long months. February is the only month on both the Julian and Gregorian calendars with only 28 days. During a leap year, the month has 29 days. Because a common year has only 28 days, it has no full moon because full moons occur every 29 and a half days.
By Margaret Minnicksabout 16 hours ago in FYI
When Safety Comes First: Understanding the Ramipril Medication Recall. AI-Generated.
Ramipril is one of the most commonly prescribed medications for treating high blood pressure, heart failure, and kidney disease related to diabetes. For millions of patients worldwide, it plays a vital role in preventing strokes and heart attacks. However, recent medication recalls involving certain batches of Ramipril have raised concerns and questions among patients and healthcare providers alike. The incident highlights how closely monitored the pharmaceutical supply chain is and why patient safety remains the highest priority in modern medicine.
By Sajida Sikandara day ago in FYI
Iran Hit by Wave of Explosions Amid Escalating Tensions with Trump. AI-Generated.
Iran has been hit by a series of explosions across several cities, raising alarms over the stability of the region and intensifying already high tensions with the United States. The wave of blasts, reported over the past few days, comes as former President Donald Trump has repeatedly warned of potential military action against Iran, citing concerns over nuclear development and regional influence.
By Aarif Lasharia day ago in FYI
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