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BULWORTH

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Nearly three decades later, this film seems prescient of political leaders Obama and Trump.
I am proud to have been cast to make a short cameo as a reporter in this major motion picture that few film fans may realize. Check the credits and you will see me as a reporter.

DONT BE CRUEL

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There have been time in my life that I have lost my temper for good reasons, but I don’t like violence or profanity.

US VAMPIRES

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There are undead creatures feeding on the vital young-blood, of the living. While rooted in dark folklore of Dracula.

ICE-CREAM FOR BREAKFAST

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When sleeping women wake, mountains move" is a powerful phrase symbolizing feminine empowerment and collective strength. It suggests that when marginalized or calm women find their voice, realize their inner power, and take action. While popularly circulated as a Chinese proverb, its true geographical origin is untraceable, and it has evolved into a universal metaphor for resilience.
The holiday was invented on a snowy February morning during the 1960s by Florence Rappaport in Rochester, New York, the mother of six children. To entertain her two youngest children, Ruth (now Kristal) and Joe she declared it to be Ice Cream For Breakfast Day.

DELICIOUS DANCING

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More adults are rediscovering the joy of dancing not just by watching , but by participating. Across the U.S., dance camps for adults are offering a chance to reconnect with their bodies, creatively and community. Many participants say the experience brings both personal growth and a sense of camaraderie. Dance in America refers to one of three prominent organizations depending on needs: a nationwide ballroom apparel company, a Utah-based dance competition circuit, or a national network of pre-professional dance companies. 1. Dance America Inc. (Dance-wear & Shoes) For over 25 years, this Margate, Florida-based company has been one of the leading suppliers of high-quality ballroom, Latin, and standard dance apparel and footwear. They produce their own ready-to-wear line of tops, dresses, and trousers, and also distribute major international brands like Ray Rose, Supa dance, and Aida. Website: Shop the collection or find retailers at Dance America Inc. Catalog: Browse discounted lines on DanceShopper or men's gear on DanceShopper Men's. 2. Dance America USA (Competitions & Camps) This regional organization hosts highly popular dance competitions, conventions, and camps primarily located in Utah. Their event schedule spans the spring, featuring popular stops like the DA Championship, Spring Fling, and Wasatch Challenge at local venues like Olympus High School and Snow Canyon High School. Website: Check event schedules, register for camps, or stream audio critiques via Dance America USA . Updates: Follow the Dance America USA Instagram for event recaps and competition dates. 3. Regional Dance America (RDA) If you are looking for a pre-professional or nonprofit dance organization, RDA is a national association of dance companies that connects young dancers to performance opportunities, scholarships, and networking regardless of their geographic location. Website: Find member companies and scholarship info at Regional Dance America.

GOLF

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Modern golf originated in 15th-century Scotland, with the first recorded mention appearing in a 1457 Act of the Scottish Parliament that banned the game to protect military archery training. While early, stick-and-ball games existed elsewhere, the sport as it is recognized today took shape on the Scottish coast.

STRESSED FOLKS

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It has been said that supportive people are sent from heaven, but so are thunder and lightning.

ROBOTO

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My name is Roberto F. E. Soto, but some call me UB, GB, Roboto, or PoP. I am an island man; that’s who I am, therefore I can…
I do not chase validation; I generate it and do not wait to be chosen — I arrive already decided.

YOU ME US WE

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Ah, the good ole days! When we were in school, making friends was much easier. We had plenty of time to interact and socialize in the lunchroom and on the playground. There seemed to be an endless supply of new kids to talk to and become friends with; I could barely speak English. Dennis, Kevin and Bob were patient.
Think for a moment about the last time someone told a story about you from the past. Did you recognize that person they were describing? But to them, I'm frozen in time….

CRITICAL THOUGHT

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Here is some food for thought that captures something people often miss: not glorifying contrarianism, but diagnosing a failure mode in human thinking. These points at overlaps with what modern psychology calls groupthink and social conformity. When a belief is widely shared, the social cost of questioning it rises while the perceived need to question it falls. That combination is dangerous. We don’t just inherit a belief, we inherit the confidence of the crowd along with it. - Quote by Dante: “Consider your origin. You were not formed to live like brutes but to follow virtue and knowledge”