Margaret Minnicks
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Margaret Minnicks has a bachelor's degree in English. She is an ordained minister with two master's degrees in theology and Christian education. She has been an online writer for over 15 years. Thanks for reading and sending TIPS her way.
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LeVar Burton Was Never Sony's Choice for a Permanent Host of 'Jeopardy!'
LeVar Burton was a fan favorite to be the permanent host of Jeopardy! Even though he was a guest host for a week, the former Rainbow Reader host was not Sony's choice to follow in the footsteps of Alex Trebek. Because Mike Richards stepped down from the job after nine days, Sony Pictures Television intends to resume the search for a permanent syndicated host. Guest hosts will continue to tape episodes for the upcoming season.
By Margaret Minnicks4 years ago in Geeks
Hot Sauce Is Good For Your Health
Some people head to the store when they run out of toilet paper, remote control batteries, or light bulbs. I used to head to the store when I ran out of hot sauce, but I don't have to do that anymore. That's because I no longer run out of hot sauce. Now I stock up on the condiment and keep extra bottles on hand. I use hot sauce on foods for its many health benefits.
By Margaret Minnicks4 years ago in Feast
What's the Difference Between a Casket and a Coffin?
Many people used the word "casket" and the word "coffin" interchangeably because they both serve the same purposes. However, there are some differences between the two containers for a deceased person. The major difference is their appearance. They do not look the same. The only thing they have in common is that they hold the remains of a deceased for burial and for display during a funeral service. It is the family's preference whether they choose a casket or coffin for their deceased loved one.
By Margaret Minnicks4 years ago in FYI
Words That Meant Something Different Before the Internet
Today, technology is an integral part of everybody's daily activities. There are hundreds of concepts, terms, and terminologies that mean something entirely different now than they did before the internet. During this age of computers, smartphones, and other modern-day forms of communication, one must know what those terms mean now as well as what they used to mean.
By Margaret Minnicks4 years ago in FYI
Cherries and Their Health Benefits
Some people buy cherries on every trip to the grocery store. They buy them because they are convenient to just pick up and eat. Some people like them because they are sweet, and some people like them because they are also tart.
By Margaret Minnicks4 years ago in Feast
Make Your Own Mini Cheesecakes. Top Story - July 2021.
A cheesecake is still a cheesecake whether it is a mini one or an oversized one. Cheesecakes are tasty and delicious no matter what size they are. If you have a taste for cheesecake, take a few minutes and make your own in a variety of flavors.
By Margaret Minnicks4 years ago in Feast
Why Olympic Winners Pose With Medals Between Their Teeth
If you watch the Olympics every four years, there is a photograph of the winners you are bound to see. Winners are photographed on the podium with their medals between their teeth as if they are biting them. There is a good reason for that particular pose. If you have no idea why they are photographed that way, keep reading to discover the reason behind such a strange practice.
By Margaret Minnicks4 years ago in FYI
14-Year-Old Zaila Avant-garde First African American Wins National Spelling Bee
On Thursday, July 8, 2021, 14-year-old Zaila Avant-garde made history. The Harvey, Louisiana teen became the first African American to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee in its 96-year history. The only Black winner before her was Jody-Anne Maxwell from Jamaica in 1998. Zaila's championship also breaks a streak dating back to 2008 when at least one champion or co-champion was of South Asian descent.
By Margaret Minnicks5 years ago in Unbalanced
