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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 Lynx2 months 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 Preston5 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 Preston5 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 Minnicks5 months ago in FYI
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Common Parts Required During Aircraft Maintenance Checks. AI-Generated.
Aircraft maintenance checks are critical to ensuring safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance in aviation operations. Whether performed during routine A, B, C, or D checks, maintenance inspections require careful evaluation and replacement of various aircraft components. These checks are structured to identify wear, prevent system failures, and extend the operational lifespan of aircraft.
By Beckett Dowhanabout 2 hours ago in FYI
A Planetary Alignment will coincide with Mercury Retrograde
Double phenomena in the heavens Some people say in jest that the planets have aligned in their favor when life works the way they desire. Were you aware that there are seasons when things do line up in the heavens? There will be a planetary alignment AKA a planet parade, on February 28, 2026.
By Cheryl E Prestonabout 11 hours ago in FYI
The Technology Behind High-Speed Communication in Aircraft. AI-Generated.
Modern aircraft operate as complex digital ecosystems rather than simple mechanical machines. Every flight depends on constant communication between onboard systems, ground control networks, navigation satellites, and monitoring sensors. The speed and accuracy of this communication directly influence aircraft performance, efficiency, and safety.
By Beckett Dowhana day ago in FYI
Why Subscription Models Are Reshaping the Software Industry?
There was a time when buying software felt definitive. You paid once, installed it, and owned that version indefinitely. Updates arrived occasionally, often bundled into paid upgrades released years later. Revenue flowed in spikes around product launches, and companies measured success largely by sales volume.
By Mary L. Rodriqueza day ago in FYI
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