Gaza and America
Three informative readings:
Brian Ames: A gentleman competitor with big dance dreams
It is almost accidental that Brian is an accomplished Bronze-level dancer today. Seven years ago, he was barely aware of this beautiful art form. His dreams then are not his dreams today. Dancesport has taken a place in the core of his personal and professional life, which means it is at the core of his hopes and dreams.
Think, America!
What is wrong with the cover image, calling for MATA – Make America Think Again? Why did I cross out the word “again”?
MATA is a courageous call. But I argue that America has never been able to think properly; thus, there is no need for the word “again”! More precisely, the ruling class thinks and fools around all the time, but most Americans are incapable of critical thinking, thanks to the brainwashing over the past 247 years, and counting.
America vs. China: three videos
In a previous post (Why does America hate China?), I highlighted why America hates China: China is too successful, too quickly! In this post, I provide three long videos to help you further understand the relationship between America and China.
The most efficient amateur male in pro/am ballroom dancing!
My first out-of-town ballroom dance competition was OSB 2019, and I placed 4th (Gentlemen, Open Smooth, age-group C). After that, I started privately claiming that I am America’s most efficient male amateur in pro/am ballroom dancing (age-group C initially and S1 now) based on this simple fact: All the other five finalists had been dancing for many more years than I had. Now, it is time to reveal this claim publicly!
It is democracy, stupid!
In a previous post, I called out, “America: It is democracy, stupid!” In this post, I will make the same call far beyond America …
Dancing Queens & Kings: Call for Participation (6)
My forthcoming book, “Dancing Queens & Kings,” is calling for participation. The only requirement is that you have competed at the USDC or OSB and have an interesting story to tell. Below is the new and final timeline:
- 12/31/2023: 1 page highlighting your compelling story in pro/am ballroom dancing.
- 1/31/2024: 10-page full story.
- 4/30/2024: Book review by Sam Sodano.
- 6/30/2024: Publication at Amazon.
I am looking for 40 stories and will accept up to 50 submissions of 1 page (1st come, 1st accepted). After your 1 page is accepted, your 10-page is almost guaranteed to be included in the book, unless it is so poorly written that it is totally unsalvageable.
Ten Dancing Queens & Kings at OSB 2023
In this post, I will present 10 amateur ballroom dancers who attended OSB 2023 after choosing to participate in my book (“Dancing Queens & Kings”):
- Annette Burden (S2): Winner of both Closed-Gold Rhythm and Smooth.
- Irene Fong (S1): Winner of Closed-Gold Smooth.
- Eric Leininger (S1): a danceholic.
- Brian Ames (C): Placed 3rd in MIB Rhythm and Smooth.
- Nichelle Kennedy (C): A new champion in Open Smooth.
- Giovanni Fortezza (C): 2nd place in Open Rhythm.
- Sara Granberg (B): A finalist in Ballroom – Silver.
- Alexis Salapatek (A): A new champion in Open Smooth.
- Francesca Mattozzi (A): A rising star in Smooth and Ballroom.
- Frank Li (S1): Winner of the top male student award (Gold) two years in a row.
Now, let me briefly highlight them one by one …
The most efficient male amateur in pro/am ballroom dancing?
My first out-of-town ballroom dance competition was OSB 2019, and I finished 4th (Gentlemen, Open Smooth, age-group C). After that, I started claiming, privately, that I am America’s most efficient…
Biden meets Xi today!
Today, China’s Xi is scheduled to meet with President Biden in San Francisco (Biden to meet Xi on Wednesday in San Francisco Bay area, US says).
What can we expect from this meeting?
Nothing substantial, other than it is nice for them to talk face-to-face.
Specifically, three perspectives:
- Trust.
- Competition.
- It is the system, stupid!
Let me briefly elaborate on each …