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The Karate Kid

In 1984, we were introduced to a teenager named Daniel Larusso who was learning to deal with growing up–from the unexpected death of his father, to bullies at school, and possibly the most scary…girls.  Surprisingly, he learned how to succeed in life with the help of Mr. Miyagi, who’s “wax on…wax off” philosophy inspired us [...]
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Jordan vs. Bryant: Who’s The Greatest?

As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare to face the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the 2010 NBA Finals tonight, I stumbled upon a heated debate between the past, present, and the future.  The debate began on Twitter as USC professor Dr. Todd Boyd [@Dr_Todd_Boyd] proclaimed:  ”For everyone who wants to put Kobe on Jordan’s [...]
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The Road or Flight Not Taken

In 1916, poet Robert Frost published a volume of poetry entitled Mountain Interval.  Opening the collection is well-known poem The Road Not Taken, which speaks to the choices and opportunities that life presents and the adventures those choices may bring. In 2010, rising artist B.O.B. speaks to his own life adventures, choices and opportunities with [...]
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In Remembrance: Lasting Words

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Impact with Paperbacks: Mackenzie Bearup

Sheltering Books, Inc. founded by Mackenzie Bearup in 2007, is now a featured link on this website, allowing you to donate your own books easily to her organization. The story of Mackenzie Bearup and  Sheltering Books, Inc. was recently featured on CNN.com and reminds us that even one person can make a big difference.  Where [...]
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Who Are You?

Think of your very first day of school ever.  The details may be a blur, but more often than not, on our first day(s) of school the teacher asked us:  “What do you want to be when you grow up?” This simple question made our imaginations run wild.  We drew pictures of doctors, astronauts, pirates, [...]
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How to Get Ahead In Life

The above image is located at 725 Figueroa, the Ernst & Young Building in the heart of downtown Los Angeles.  Beneath the statue is the following poem: They said I had a head for business. They said to get ahead I had to lose my head They said be concrete & I became concrete. They [...]
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Super Mario Bros: The Nintendo Education System?

December 25, 1989. With wrapping paper still littering the floor, one gift reigned above all others for 6 year old me: The Nintendo Entertainment System. Complete with Super Mario Bros./Duck Hunt, I was sure to have hours of 8-bit fun! September 2009. The Nintendo Wii retails at a new low price and the 6 year [...]
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