DEI MAY DIE

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A few dozen influentials including foundation presidents say that rethinking their diversity would be seriously reconsidered.

D.E.I. Goes Quiet. As corporate diversity, equity and inclusion programs come under attack, some companies are rebranding their efforts. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/13/business/dealbook/dei-goes-quiet.html

All too often diversity initiatives encourage an us-versus-them mentality.

According to published reports, there are a few issues to consider in DEI.

A MANIAC MANNEQUIN

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As the US enters the 2024 campaign, Russia’s Putin wants to fill the 24-hour news cycle with stupidity from his controlled puppet.

Here is an interesting perspective on the role of political figures as mannequins or puppets, particularly in the context of media manipulation. The historical references to the military use of mannequins add depth to our analogy. Worthless information overload.

A MUSSEL SUCKER'S AMERICAN DREAM

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The inside story of one mussel sucker's quest to achieve the American Dream on City Island - A Slice of New York City Paradise.

NYC natives of City Island refer to those who were not born there as “mussel suckers” while calling themselves “clam diggers,” maybe going back to the days when clam digging was in abundance. However, Clam diggers have stopped but the name remains. 

GET WITH THE BEAT

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Rhythm keeps the breath in music and I am old enough to have friends who’ve considered themselves former beatniks.

A fine late drummer who comes to mind is the one some called a drum god and Buddy Rich called him the inspiration for every big-name drummer in the business. He was Gene Krupa, the king of swing.

US VOTER GOP DON CON

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Once a conman always a loser-liar. Donald Trump will say and do anything to save himself from the embarrassment of being a FRAUD.

As a title boy, after he learned to say mommy and daddy, he asked- “what is in it for me” This guy is public enemy number one.

What will he say next to try and scam American voters? Wait for it… 

Whatever it is, it will be another lie and if it does not go well. He’ll say he was only kidding, or another bigger lie from the big old loser man.

BAN MAGAZINES

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Ban high-powered rifle magazines, not books. Assault weapons and high-capacity magazines are a clear and present danger to humanity.

Let us effectively draw attention to the issue of gun violence and contrast it with the recent challenges to book bans. We need to address the dangers posed by assault weapons and high-capacity magazines while highlighting the ongoing fight for students' access to literature.

GOP LOSERS

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While two out of the three GOP candidates were brave, and answered their questions, the elephant was noticeably absent and scared.

AARON KEEPS RUNNING

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Will Aaron also be the chosen one and become Don’s running mate by turning the key to a losing MAGA highway off-ramp?

Don likes to promote washed-up meathead celebrities to run as Republicans for national political positions, who then lose.

American freedom of speech comes with consequences, it does not offer opportunities to insinuate or falsely attack with total impunity. 

Is he an overrated signal caller who cut cheese to join the Gotham football franchise hoping for a Hail Mary and passing inconsistent theories in a dwindling career?

HAPPIEST FORMULA

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The best formula for happiness combines historical wisdom and psychological research into the following critical ingredients.

So if I you want to be happy for the rest of your life, there are these formulas to follow. Gratitude, Mindset, Purpose, Self-care, Social Connections.

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Guillermo Álvarez Guedes was a famous friend, actor, comic, and movie star. For several reasons, his name always makes me smile.

He was one of the best Cuban humorists of all time. More than a comedian, he was the analyst or psychologist of the Cuban mentality.

We both moved to the NE to get away from the crazy Miami mob and ended up hating the snow, the violence, landfills, and everything that happens in the colder northern United States. Therefore, he finally, returned to South Florida.