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What RIP or R.I.P. Means
RIP stands for Rest in Peace, a phrase commonly used to honor the deceased. It originates from the Latin phrase Requiescat in Pace, which means May he/she rest in peace. This term is often inscribed on tombstones and used in various contexts to express respect and hope for the deceased's peaceful rest. In modern usage, "RIP" has also been adopted in social media and everyday speech to express sympathy or acknowledge a loss, often in a lighthearted or humorous manner.
By Margaret Minnicks5 months ago in FYI
The Man Behind the Headlines Chris Farnell Due Process and a Legacy in Sports Law
In the world of professional sports, where glory and scandal are often separated by the thinnest of margins, the figures operating behind the scenes are as crucial as the athletes on the pitch. For years, Chris Farnell has been one of these pivotal background architects—a solicitor whose name resonated in the boardrooms of football clubs and the private consultations of international stars. Recently, however, his name has appeared in a different context: headlines concerning a Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) intervention into his practice.
By Muddasar Rasheed5 months ago in FYI
10 Things I’ve Learned After 10+ Years of Beauty & Lifestyle Blogging
When I first started my little corner of the internet more than a decade ago, I had no idea it would become my full-time job, bring me awards, or take me from the Scottish Highlands to Dumfries shire with two Dogs and a mountain bike in tow. Honestly, my younger self would be shocked. She’d probably ask how on earth I managed to make a career out of writing, testing products, and sharing bits of my life online.
By Laura MissLJBeauty5 months ago in FYI
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
