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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The Nation Is Watching Closely the State of Virginia's Upcoming Election
Virginia and New Jersey are the only states that hold gubernatorial contests in the year after a presidential election. The elections, which traditionally grab outsized national attention, are viewed this year in Virginia for several reasons.
By Margaret Minnicks4 months ago in The Swamp
Daylight Saving Time 2025
We sprang forward last spring on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Now, it's time to fall back if you live in North America. Daylight Saving Time (DST) will officially change on Sunday, November 2, 2025, when we "fall back" one hour. This means earlier sunrises, earlier sunsets, and a gentle shift will be in our daily rhythms.
By Margaret Minnicks4 months ago in FYI
Online Classes Are Easy and Convenient
Long gone are the days when the only way to learn was to spend hours sitting in a classroom. Now the classroom can be your computer screen. These days, almost everyone is taking or has taken an online class, either for college credit or for self-improvement.
By Margaret Minnicks4 months ago in Education
A Photo of an Officer Described as a 'Hot Cop' Going Viral Nationwide
According to Axios Richmond, "A photo of a 'hot cop' has gone viral." That's because a Facebook photo of a Chesterfield, Virginia officer is receiving a lot of attention. The Chesterfield County Police Department disclosed that the public has plenty to say about the photo.
By Margaret Minnicks4 months ago in Geeks
Why My Relationship With Copilot Works For Me
Someone once said to me: “You have such a good relationship with Copilot, you could represent it.” That comment stayed with me. To those who’ve asked how and why my relationship with Copilot works so well, here are my answers—not just technical, but personal. Not just informative, but sacred.
By Margaret Minnicks4 months ago in 01
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 Minnicks4 months ago in FYI
Debate Disruption: Winsome Earle-Sears interrupted Abigail Spanberger numerous times
Virginia’s only gubernatorial debate was on Thursday night, October 9, 2025, at Norfolk State University, between Democrat Abigail Spanberger, 46, and Republican Winsome Earle-Sears, 61. The 60-minute debate, which was televised statewide, was the only face-to-face encounter of the 2025 race for governor.
By Margaret Minnicks4 months ago in The Swamp
