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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 Preston5 days ago in FYI
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
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Crude Oil Prices and the Cost of Everyday Survival
Every morning, before most of us check the weather, global markets are already reacting to crude oil prices. The numbers rise and fall quietly on trading screens, yet they shape how we live. They influence how much it costs to drive to work, ship groceries across states, or heat a small apartment during winter.
By Muqadas khanabout 4 hours ago in FYI
Austin Shooting: A City Confronts Fear and Change
On a warm night in Austin, the sound of music and conversation once filled the air. Food trucks glowed under string lights. People laughed outside bars and apartment buildings. Then gunfire shattered that normal rhythm. In seconds, everything changed. The words austin shooting began trending online, but behind those words were real people, real families, and real grief. For residents, it was not just another headline. It was a reminder that even cities known for creativity and culture are not immune to violence. This article explores what happened, how the community responded, and what the austin shooting reveals about safety, fear, and the long road toward healing.
By Muqadas khanabout 14 hours ago in FYI
Which Military Patch Is Best: Embroidered, PVC, or Woven?
Military patches serve as powerful symbols of pride, honor, and identity. These small yet significant emblems proudly represent specific units, ranks, missions, and achievements, carrying stories that extend well beyond mere fabric and thread. When it comes to selecting the best type of military patch, however, one crucial question often arises: Should you opt for embroidered, PVC, or woven patches?
By Willamsoneabout 15 hours ago in FYI
Level Four Entrepreneurship: What Ashkan Rajaee Gets Right About Ego, Leadership, and the Self Employed Reality
There is a moment in almost every entrepreneurial journey when things start to look successful on paper. Revenue is climbing. Clients are steady. A small team may even be in place. On the surface, it feels like arrival.
By Anthony Jamesabout 18 hours ago in FYI
The Digital Backbone of Modern Aviation. AI-Generated.
Modern aviation has evolved far beyond mechanical flight controls and analog instrumentation. Today’s aircraft operate as highly integrated digital systems, relying on continuous streams of data to function efficiently and safely. From cockpit displays and navigation systems to onboard diagnostics and passenger connectivity, everything depends on seamless communication.
By Beckett Dowhanabout 19 hours ago in FYI
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