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Eight of My Mum’s Favourite Idioms
I have always loved idioms. When I was working, I used them all the time to explain principles of policies to the employees I was training.
By Calvin London5 months ago in FYI
What Drives the American Mind Today? The Economy First, Followed by Corruption and Division
1. The Economy and Cost of Living: Why Is It the Main Concern? Nearly half of Americans say they are very worried about the cost of living and the overall economy. Rising prices for goods, rent, and energy, along with slow economic growth, have made this issue the top priority for ordinary people. **Common question:** When will inflation finally go down? The answer remains uncertain. Analysts suggest that ongoing pressure on supply chains and energy prices may keep inflation high for longer than expected. Many citizens also ask: Will I get a better salary? Can I afford a home? These are daily worries for young and middle-class Americans. The sense of economic pressure has changed lifestyles across the country. Families are cutting expenses, small businesses are struggling with higher costs, and many workers are turning to part-time or remote jobs to survive financially. For most people, the economy is not an abstract idea—it is the main factor shaping how they plan their lives and futures.
By America today 5 months ago in FYI
About the Month of November
November: The Eleventh Month November is the eleventh month, next to the last month of the year, in the Julian and Gregorian Calendars. It is the last of four months with 30 days. The other three are April, June, and September.
By Margaret Minnicks5 months ago in FYI
“The Women Time Tried to Erase: True Stories from the American Frontier”
When we think of the American frontier, we often picture dusty saloons, weathered sheriffs, and rugged cowboys riding into the sunset. Hollywood made sure of that — spinning tales of John Wayne and the Marlboro Man until the myth became the memory. But what if I told you that some of the most fearless figures of the Wild West wore skirts instead of spurs, and bonnets instead of cowboy hats?
By fazalhaq5 months ago in FYI
Federal Government Shutdowns Over the Years
The federal government officially shut down on October 1, 2025. That means the shutdown is in its 22nd day as of this writing. There is no end in sight when it might end. This article identifies the length of other federal government shutdowns in previous years. So far, this is the second-longest one. Both of them were during President Donald Trump's first and second administrations.
By Margaret Minnicks5 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 Alpha Man5 months ago in FYI
The Historical and Logical Case for Jesus Christ, the Son of God
The following is not an appeal to blind faith or emotion. It is a reasoned argument grounded in history, logic, and evidence. Whether one accepts the divinity of Jesus Christ or not, the data surrounding His life, death, and resurrection demand an intellectually honest examination. Truth, by nature, does not depend on belief to exist; it simply is.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast5 months ago in FYI
President Donald J. Trump announced that U.S. forces have destroyed a “very large drug-carrying submarine”
President Donald J. Trump announced that U.S. forces have destroyed a “very large drug-carrying submarine” that was reportedly traveling along a well-known narcotrafficking route toward the United States. According to Trump’s statement, the vessel was “loaded mostly with fentanyl and other illegal narcotics.” He claimed that four “narcoterrorists” were on board — two were killed during the strike, while the remaining two, citizens of Ecuador and Colombia, were captured and will be returned to their home countries for detention and prosecution. Trump emphasized that “under my watch, the United States of America will not tolerate narcoterrorists trafficking illegal drugs by land or by sea.”
By Deyan Marinchev6 months ago in FYI
The People’s Right to Choose Their Leader
When the framers wrote the U.S. Constitution, they deliberately refused to limit how many times a president could serve. They placed their faith not in bureaucracy but in the will and wisdom of the people. Their logic was simple: in a free republic, authority must flow upward from the governed, not downward from government. For nearly 150 years that principle stood unchallenged, until one president broke the custom and the nation followed him willingly.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast6 months ago in FYI
Why Your Rowhome Hisses
If you’ve ever listened to a radiator ping as it warms or bled a stubborn baseboard on the first cold night, you’ve met Philadelphia’s heating history up close. Our housing stock spans coal‑to‑oil conversions, gravity furnaces, steam radiators, and modern air handlers, often layered one over the other. That history explains today’s comfort quirks—and points to fixes that make old systems feel new without gutting your home.
By The Weekend Project6 months ago in FYI
Khelofun stat check Who holds most international centuries by batting position
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By dobi6 months ago in FYI
Let's Get Physical
INCOME The United States' income can be viewed in several ways: the federal government's revenue was approximately $4.69 trillion in fiscal year 2025, the country's Gross National Income (GNI) was about $29.2 trillion in 2024, and the median household income was $83,730 in 2024. These figures vary depending on whether you are looking at government revenue, national economic output, or the income of individual households.
By Reneegede76 months ago in FYI