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CD VALUES

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Just when I was about to throw out my entire CD collection, I learned some may be wort much more than I paid way back when.

CDs From The '80s, '90s and '00s Are Now Selling For Over $10,000. Reportedly long before you could find all the music you could ever need on the iHeartRadio app, there were CDs. Music lovers would add to their collection any time their favorite bands released an album.

DEMOCRACY 民主 DEMOCRACIA

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We are constantly attempting to capture the challenges of multilingualism in both personal and professional daily struggles.

Indeed, language barriers often go beyond just vocabulary and grammar; they impact confidence, communication, and the ability to contribute fully. The shift toward more inclusive environments where everyone feels heard, regardless of their linguistic background, is so important for creating truly diverse and innovative teams.

FRIGHTENING WORDS

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Sorry for this dump. I’m old enough to recall that the most frightening words in the English language have now frighteningly evolved.

As I have previously stated, I'm an NPA (No Political Affiliation) I am not a registered Democrat or Republican although I was recruited by the Regan-Bush administration to serve as Division Chief at the US Information Agency's Spanish-language content arm.

DODGERS BEAT YANKEES

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It’s Los Angeles vs. New York. They meet once again in a World Series Classic for the first time since 1981. On the first day of the start of the series, my former college roomie —born and bred in Brooklyn— and I had the following exchange: 

Me: “Go Dodgers!!!”

Roomie: “Damn the Dodgers.!!! We supported them through all the bad years. And then they finally win the World Series and they pack up and move to California. The hell with them and their progeny!!!”

GYPSY NOMAD

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My moving memories of South Florida when streets were vibrant and full of clubs, hotels, assorted stores, head shops, and street life.

Florida Pop Festivals in the late 60s were touted as the first significant music festivals in the new Sex, Drugs, and Rock'n Roll long with Peace and Love cultural lifestyle.

I was there because I decided to leave my Northeastern lifestyle after attending grammar and high school there to seek higher education and a new beginning at the University of Miami and Florida International University, where I earned my BFA.

AMERICA

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As we arrive at the end of Hispanic Heritage Month, let us all clearly understand that America’s roots are truly Hispanic.

The United States of America’s origins are intertwined with a significant Hispanic identity. American history is Hispanic history.

NUESTRA AMERICA

Al llegar a la conclusión del Mes de la Herencia Hispana, entendamos todos que las raíces de Estados Unidos son hispanas.

Los orígenes de los Estados Unidos de América están entrelazados con una importante identidad hispana. La historia americana es historia hispana.

MEGA

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Make Español Great Again. We were in America first as our history, language, and culture indicate that we are here to stay.

Hispanic Heritage Month is a 30-day month-long celebration of Hispanic and Latino history and culture is celebrated annually from September 15 to October 15. In 1968, it began as a weeklong celebration under President Johnson, and 20 years later in 1988, President Reagan expanded it to a full month. 

PROFOUND STRENGTHS

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Resilient folks embodying these traits know are crucial for navigating life's complexities with grace. We go deeper into these strengths:

Resilience is the cornerstone of enduring challenges. It’s about embracing adversity, learning from it, and moving forward with a renewed sense of purpose. People who exhibit this strength understand that while they may not control their circumstances, they control their reactions to them. This mindset transforms obstacles into opportunities for growth.

WRITING LESSONS

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According to a #GreekReporter article, finding the “oldest” languages can be challenging as they are often shrouded in mystery.

However, based on historical evidence and linguistic research, historians and philologists can make educated guesses.

Ancient written languages emerged as a revolutionary development in human history, allowing civilizations to record and preserve their knowledge, culture, and history for future generations.