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Come Enjoy Passover With Me, Vocal Friends!
What is Passover?! Passover is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the liberation and evacuation of the Jewish slaves from Egypt, during the monarchy of the Pharaoh Ramses II. Prior to the ancient Jews escaping Egypt, their firstborn children were passed over and spared from death. That where the name "Passover" comes from.
By Talia Devora3 years ago in FYI
Unloved By Vocal Creators
Introduction. I thought I would just list some of my Vocal creations that have a lot of reads but do not seem to have to been read by many Vocal Creators. This is not a whine but just something I have noticed (I do get a lot of Vocal reads and writes) and if you read this you may see something of mine that you missed.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 years ago in FYI
Where April Fools' Day Started And Pranks For This Year
April Fools’ Day, also known as All Fools’ Day, is a day filled with pranks and jokes, celebrated annually on April 1st. Its exact origins are unclear, but it’s believed to have begun in France in the 16th century.
By Jason Ray Morton 3 years ago in FYI
Stalking the Wild Tautogram
Vocal has outdone themselves with the latest wild Challenge! I had to hit the books (OK- I looked into the eye of the Google-machine) to understand the nature of this newest beast that is consuming the brains of those around me because I had never heard of this thing before.
By Judey Kalchik 3 years ago in FYI
The Vocal Top Story Drug
Introduction I don’t know if this is just me, with my imposter syndrome and feelings of inability and inadequacy, but maybe others may feel this as well. I also understand that people who have never had a Vocal Top Story or Challenge win or placement may see this as a red flag or bragging on my part, but it is not. I know many great creators who have not been recognised for some excellent creations, and I am not sure what to actually do about it.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 years ago in FYI
Inside the Supreme Court Case that Included Centerfolds, a Pre-Trial Arrest, and an Exploding Wheelchair. Created with: OG Collection.
With each Supreme Court term comes landmark decisions, headlines about Justices’ remarks, and politicians’ reactions. Every once in a while there is a case that creates a significant legal precedent and has enough tawdry details to land in both the tabloids and in an FBI file. Keeton v. Hustler Magazine, Inc. argued in 1983 and decided in 1984 has this bombshell combination.
By OG Collection 3 years ago in FYI
Seven Christmas Things I Learned In Five Minutes
There are all sorts of interesting histories behind our favorite holiday. From what things mean to the validity of how we view some traditions, Christmas is open to interpretation. Here are seven of the craziest facts about the holiday that I could find in five minutes. You won’t believe some of them and I’m sure you’ll disagree with one or two.
By Jason Ray Morton 3 years ago in FYI
Peek Inside Bob Guccione’s Office Through his Archives. Created with: OG Collection.
One of the first steps of the archival process is to inventory each item in a collection. This undertaking occurs after background research, which for this collection included watching archival interviews with Bob Guccione and reading many issues of Omni, and before physically rearranging any items. Observing thousands of original sketches, illustrations, and scribbles, reveals the inner workings of Guccione. His sketchbooks and drafts support the understanding of Bob as a constant thinker, entrepreneur, and innovator, as well as confirm other facts key to understanding the OG Collection.
By OG Collection 3 years ago in FYI
