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Do You See The Truth In What You See Around You
You probably keep your eyes open and pay attention to the things going on around you, particularly those that affect you and those you love. If not, chances are you’re a bit on the younger side, and you haven’t figured out how much the world plays a part in your life, your affairs, and your future. Most of the time, you can catch up by using one of your senses other than sight. But, eventually, open eyes are how you tell what’s what in the world.
By Jason Ray Morton 5 days ago in FYI
The work of a disc jockey DJ Lamberto
DJ Lamberto con cuffie DJ Lamberto milanojuly 2023 DJ Lamberto, stage name Lamberto Mosca, is an internationally renowned Italian DJ, record producer, and remixer. He is considered one of the pioneers of house, disco, soul, and funk music, with a decade-long career, bringing his sound to the most prestigious clubs in Ibiza, the world's nightlife capital.
By DJ Lamberto7 days ago in FYI
When Being “Ugly” Was a Crime: The Forgotten Laws That Targeted Disabled and Disfigured People in America
In modern times, the idea that someone could be arrested simply for being “ugly” sounds shocking and unbelievable. Yet, in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, several cities in the United States enforced laws that effectively criminalized the public presence of people who were visibly disabled, disfigured, or deemed “unsightly.” These controversial rules, commonly known as **“Ugly Laws,”** reveal a troubling chapter in the history of discrimination against disabled individuals.
By Irshad Abbasi 7 days ago in FYI
A Wander Back Through Vocal's Top Stories
Introduction I don't know what prompted this, although I did a piece on the history of Vocal's Challenges which I have included at the end of this story. I also was not sure how to approach this either, but how I have decided to do it is to include the first ever Top Story, the last Top Story at the time of publishing this, my own first and last (you got to do some self promotion) then one for each of the seven years that we have had Top Stories.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 7 days ago in FYI
Apple MacBook Neo: A Simple Laptop for Work and Quiet Days
Some laptops try to impress you with numbers, bright lights, and endless features. But many people are not looking for that. They want something simple. Something reliable. A laptop that feels calm and easy to live with every day.
By Muqadas khan8 days ago in FYI
How Influencers & Streamers Killed News Networks
There was a time when the evening news ruled the world. At 6 PM sharp, families gathered around the TV to watch polished anchors in suits deliver “the truth.” Names like CNN, Fox News, and MSNBC dominated living rooms. Legacy institutions like BBC and The New York Times shaped global conversations.
By AnthonyBTV8 days ago in FYI
5 Black Entertainers & Inventors
I was excited to see this challenge from Sam Spinelli inviting to educate him and his kids about black people who made significant contributions to their professional fields and humanity in general. I was especially excited because Sam wanted the story to feature at least three women (out of five people).
By Lana V Lynx9 days ago in FYI
Outside Lands 2026: Music, Memory, and Magic
There is something different about a festival held in a park surrounded by fog. The air feels softer. The sound carries in a strange, beautiful way. Strangers stand shoulder to shoulder, waiting for a song that might stay with them for years. Outside Lands 2026 is already stirring that quiet excitement. Even before the lineup is announced, people are talking about outfits, travel plans, and who they want to see on stage. It is not just another music festival. It is a yearly ritual for thousands who return to Golden Gate Park for three days of sound, food, and shared emotion. Outside Lands 2026 promises more than performances. It promises moments.
By Muqadas khan9 days 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 khan10 days ago in FYI
