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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 Preston6 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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Blood Moon March 3: A Night the Sky Turns Red
There are nights when the sky feels closer than usual. You look up, expecting the familiar silver glow of the moon, and instead you see something strange. A deep red circle hangs in the darkness. It feels ancient, almost unsettling. On March 3, many people will search the sky for that rare sight known as the blood moon March 3 event. Some will step outside quietly with their phones. Others will gather with family on rooftops or in open fields. A few will watch through telescopes, tracing shadows across the lunar surface. No matter how you see it, a blood moon carries emotion. It makes you pause. It reminds you that even the moon can change before our eyes.
By Muqadas khanabout 3 hours ago in FYI
The Story Behind the Green White Orange Flag Colors
Across different parts of the world, color combinations in national flags carry deep meaning. They reflect struggles, beliefs, landscapes, and shared identity. One of the most recognizable tricolor patterns is the green, white, and orange combination. At first glance, it may look like a simple arrangement of bright colors. But behind it lies a layered story shaped by politics, faith, and cultural pride.
By Scott Anderyabout 6 hours ago in FYI
KAI KF-21 Boramae South Korea’s Advanced Fighter Jet Revealed. AI-Generated.
The unveiling of the KAI KF-21 Boramae marks a defining milestone in South Korea’s aerospace and defense evolution. Developed by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) the KF-21 represents the nation’s ambitious effort to strengthen its domestic defense capabilities while positioning itself as a competitive force in the global fighter aircraft market. As regional security dynamics continue to evolve the introduction of this advanced multirole fighter jet reflects technological maturity strategic independence, and long-term defense planning.
By Beckett Dowhanabout 6 hours ago in FYI
Understanding NIIN Numbers in Military Supply Chains. AI-Generated.
Military supply chains operate in some of the most complex and demanding environments in the world. From combat vehicles and aircraft to communication systems and field equipment, every component must be accurately identified, tracked, and supplied without delay. One of the most important systems supporting this global logistics network is the National Item Identification Number, commonly known as the NIIN.
By Beckett Dowhanabout 11 hours ago in FYI
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 18 hours ago in FYI
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