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JACE  Author Icon
I've added a new entry to my book, "From My Mind to...." Open in new Window.:
         "Scatterbrained" Open in new Window.

And a Thank You!
JACE  Author Icon
I've added a new entry to my book, "From My Mind to...." Open in new Window.:
         "Decorating For Christmas" Open in new Window.

It's that time again!
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Hey Folks, we have a new member, starproms Author Icon, who needs some help creating a Static Item by dragging a Word document. I've tried several options and can't duplicate her issue. Original "Trying to post first item but lots of 'line spacing' "  Open in new Window.

Suggestions? It's most likely something simple I've overlooked.
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I have always struggled with drag and n drop formatting here.

I had limited success using the 
 tags right in the Word doc tags to preserve some formatting, but in general I copy>paste>check>fix formatting. 

 

It's just been the fastest (and I've also gotten faster at it over time).
      
				
 
Jayngle Bells Author Icon - OMG I forgot to use double bracing to get the wml tags to show *Facepalm* 

 

UGH 

 

"Had success using the {pre}{/pre} tags"
      
				
 
I read that. I am not really sure if this would be the case, but I don't like Microsoft's browsers. They've always acted up on me. I use Opera or any other browser instead, especially for WdC. I was hesitant to tell the newbie this but, just maybe, it could apply.
      
				
JACE  Author Icon
 
I've added a new entry to my book, "From My Mind to...." Open in new Window.: 

          "Starbucks" Open in new Window.
      
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I'm sorry. I double checked and "Venti Blonde Ristretto Iced Mocha" doesn't qualify as coffee. *Laugh* 
      
				
JACE  Author Icon
 
🌝 HuntersMoon Author Icon - The three shots of Blonde Espresso gave me the jolt I needed. *Wink*
      
				
 
I don't see your post in my Notebook in Newsfeed. 

Is it public? 


      
			      		
JACE  Author Icon
 
You posted this note in MY Notebook. It will not appear on the Newsfeed. 

 

I looked back about 16 hours on the Newsfeed and didn't see any notes that you posted. The following information is from an entry on Notebooks in "Writing.Com 101" Open in new Window.--"Notebook Tab" Open in new Window.: 

 


When you post a note in your own Notebook tab, the note is added to the Community Newsfeed, and to the Personal Newsfeeds of those who have set you as one of their Favorites or Fans. You can also use the note form at the top of either Newsfeed page to post a note, and the note will be stored in your Notebook tab.
 

 

We can try an experiment: You post a note in your Notebook tab in your Port and tag me {suser:sybaritescribe}. That note should be displayed both in your Port's Notebook tab AND your Newsfeed. I will answer your note in your Notebook tab. Then you can see if it shows on the Newsfeed.
      
				
JACE  Author Icon
 
I've added a new entry to my book, "From My Mind to...." Open in new Window.: 

          "Snow Good; Ice Bad" Open in new Window.
      
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"Maybe no one else will be fool enough to be out." Never fear. I'm pretty pretty sure ALL the fools will be out. *Rolling* 
      
				
JACE  Author Icon
 
It's Baaaack! 

 


FORUM
WDC L'il Helper Contest Open in new Window. (E)
Submit your best How-To essay or narrative that explains a specific aspect of Writing.com.
#2308999 by JACE Author IconMail Icon
 
 

 

I've brought back the contest seeking those How-To articles languishing unseen in your Ports. These articles were written with love in an effort to help other members of WDC tackle some specific site feature. One of the most common How-To's is How to Create a Bitem Link. 

 

The contest opens tomorrow morning (December 3) and runs to the end of the month. Not only are big prizes available, but you get to help fellow members with your unique perspectives. 

 

Looking forward to your entries.
      
			      
JACE  Author Icon
 
I've added a new entry to my book, "From My Mind to...." Open in new Window.: 

          "No Snow Here Today" Open in new Window.
      
			      
JACE  Author Icon
 
Checked my email this morning and found this lovely little gem from FrosTIGGY ☃️ Author Icon: 

 


 Merit Badge in WdC Positive Influence
[Click For More Info]

  Thank you for all you do on WdC.  I appreciate your encouragement and support *^*Hearto*^*    

WDC Positive Influence
 

 

Thank you so much for your thoughtful gesture!
      
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Have you considered that maybe it's less a kindness and more of a suggestion? Just sayin... *Rolling* 
      
				
JACE  Author Icon
 
I've added a new entry to my book, "From My Mind to...." Open in new Window.: 

          "A Thanksgiving Anniversary" Open in new Window.
      
			      
JACE  Author Icon
 
Note to members who joined Stories.Com:
 

 

I was poking through the "Site News & Announcements" Open in new Window. and came across a notice of a Stories.Com hat for sale around the site's first anniversary. I was just wondering if anyone still has one of those hats, and perhaps still wears it?
      
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I used to have one but alas, everything from back then is gone now.  I had a bunch of stuff from one of the conventions, too.
      
				
JACE  Author Icon
 
Rick Dean - Dinosaur Author Icon - I've always felt like I missed out coming along several years after the conventions were held.
      
				
 
JACE Author Icon - Let's just say many of us are glad that the conventions existed before the proliferation of social media.  Plausible deniability.  
      
				
JACE  Author Icon
 
There's a great question by one of our Newbies over at "Writing.Com General Discussion" Open in new Window. that you should check out. "Reviewing Contest Entries"  Open in new Window.. I would be interested to read your comments. 

 

Check it out.
      
			      
JACE  Author Icon
 
Have you ever wondered: Do bears even realize we have a right to their arms?
      
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Jim  Author Icon
 
Only if they read the Second Amendment.  *Laugh*
      
				
 
*Shock* I thought the right to bare arms meant I could wear sleeveless shirts in public; suns out, guns out! I had no idea it had anything to do with bears *FacePalm*
      
				
 
Not if they live in the UK! *Shock* *Laugh*
      
				
JACE  Author Icon
 
I'm not sure how this came up on my Facebook feed, but I found it on YouTube and thought, "someone might enjoy this." 

 


Grammarian vs. Errorist
 

 


      
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That was entertaining. *Laugh* 
      
				
 
I found this same video a few weeks ago, and, yes, it is entertaining. Clever twist. too.
      
				
JACE  Author Icon
 
The Indomitable Penny
 

 

The last penny was stamped yesterday at the Philadelphia Mint where it was born 232 years ago. It was recently revealed that the production cost of one penny may have been as high as 4 1/2 cents, hence the move to stop making them. Here are some facts about the smallest portion of our cash system: 

 

*Bullet* The penny was born in Philadelphia with the first batch minted in March 1793 using horse-power and, of course, manual labor. In 1836, a steam-powered press revolutionized the process. 

 

*Bullet* The earliest pennies were large and almost pure copper, featuring symbolic designs representing liberty. Lincoln didn't appear on the penny until 1909. 

 

*Bullet* Philadelphia began minting pennies using steel in 1943 for a short period to aid the war effort. Some steel pennies may be worth up to 15 cents each. 

 

*Bullet* Philadelphia was the only U.S. mint for almost 50 years. It took the discovery of gold to create mints at Denver and San Francisco. Coins from those mints were marked with a 'D' and 'S', respectively. Check your coins--those minted in Philadelphia have no 'P' except on those coins minted in 2017, the 225th anniversary of the Philadelphia mint. 

 

*Bullet* Another U.S. mint still exists at West Point, NY, though it is primarily used for minting bullion coins and stores a significant amount of gold, silver and platinum. 

 

 *Bullet* Though production ended yesterday, pennies will be around for some time to come. It's estimated there are more than 130 billion pennies in circulation, and they won't expire. Stores are already trying to decide what to do in cases of penny shortages. The obvious solution is rounding up or down to the nearest nickel. Personal note: USAEUR (United States Army, Europe) did away with pennies for all transactions when I was stationed in Germany from 1978 to 1981, rounding to the nearest nickel. Lo, I survived ... and so will America. 

 

The above facts were gleaned from an article on Billypen.com, Philly and the penny have a history; here are 8 things you should know by Kevin Donahue, 12 Nov 2025. Honestly, there are so many interesting articles on the subject of pennies. Google facts about the penny. 


      
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JACE  Author Icon
 
🌝 HuntersMoon Author Icon - Only if you 'round' up. *Wink*
      
				
 
🌝 HuntersMoon Author Icon - Could be true, except... I heard that the cost of minting nickels was about US $0.14 each, so they could be next on the non-minting block. Meanwhile, my local grocery store has already implemented "Penny Rounding", and my favorite local fast food places have a "two-fer" going: Round up to the nearest dollar as a donation to an education fund for at-risk kids. The kids get some help and nobody has to mess with pennies.
      
				
 
Wicked cool facts about pennies! Thanks for sharing! 
      
				
				
		
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