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My Wikipedia-Styled Page
Disclaimer The headline is a Wikipedia-Styled Page, so it will not be confused with the official Wikipedia Page. Margaret Josephine Jackson Minnicks [MAR-guh-rut JOH-suh-feen JAK-suhn MIN-iks], born July 23, 1945, is an African American teacher, ordained minister, journalist, online writer, mother of two adult children, and grandmother of three adult children.
By Margaret Minnicks5 months ago in FYI
Meaning of the idiom: 'Close, but no cigar'
We’ve all been there. A near-win. A just-missed opportunity. A moment when the finish line was in sight, but the ribbon slipped through our fingers and the winning prize went to someone else. Someone might smile and say to you, “Close, but no cigar.” You might have thought it or said it yourself. The idiom acknowledges effort while denying reward.
By Margaret Minnicks5 months ago in FYI
Buyers and sellers
Running my new eBay store, Cinderbox, has been a learning experience. I’m trying to figure out ways to stand out in the sea of sellers—building a website, maybe even doing merch down the line. But this story isn’t really about my store. It’s about something bigger: negative reviews.
By Robert Kegel5 months ago in FYI
Unlocking the Potential of VR Franchises: A Blueprint for Location-Based VR Success. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
The VR market is currently experiencing a significant boom, creating tangible opportunities for entrepreneurs looking to enter the immersive entertainment space. However, establishing a successful location-based VR (LBVR) Park requires more than just high-end headsets and engaging games. Success hinges on smart design, efficient operations, and delivering a customer experience that encourages repeat visits.
By Sofia VR ARENA5 months ago in FYI
Life is A Game of Charades
We wake up in the morning get ready to face whatever the day brings us. We brace ourselves for challenges we do not foresee it could be school, work, or an event we have been preparing for. But most of us refuse to show how unprepared, scared, or how overywhelmed we are.
By Cheryl A Nocera 5 months ago in FYI
I Am A Triple Threat
A triple threat is an idiom for a person who excels in three distinct areas or skills. Usually, the three areas are related. Some people might think only celebrities and athletes are triple threats. However, this article is designed to set the record straight.
By Margaret Minnicks5 months ago in FYI
November's Great Rainbow - A Mikeydred November Dollar Prompt For All Vocal Creators
Introduction Every month, I set prompts in the Vocal Social Society and offer a dollar tip to five random creators who participate, asking them to share their stories in the comments and on the thread in the group.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 5 months ago in FYI
The Dead Sea Scrolls: An Unsolved Mystery
The Dead Sea Scrolls are a collection of ancient texts discovered in Qumran.They offer a unique insight into Second Temple Judaism and are fundamental to the study of the Bible. These texts could describe what the end of the world would be like after a war between Good and Evil.
By Ninfa Galeano5 months ago in FYI
The Rise of Google Baseball: How Technology Is Changing the Game
The Rise of Google Baseball: How Technology Is Changing the Game Google Baseball has become one of the most intriguing intersections between sports and technology in recent years. It represents a combination of data analytics, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing applied to the world’s most traditional sport—baseball. While baseball has always relied on numbers and statistics, Google has taken this to a new level, redefining how teams, coaches, and even fans experience the game.
By America today 5 months ago in FYI
Daylight Saving Time 2025
We sprang forward last spring on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Now, it's time to fall back if you live in North America. Daylight Saving Time (DST) will officially change on Sunday, November 2, 2025, when we "fall back" one hour. This means earlier sunrises, earlier sunsets, and a gentle shift will be in our daily rhythms.
By Margaret Minnicks5 months ago in FYI
