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Guerilla Gardening

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Richard Guzman

The statistics are hard to believe:  70% of Americans overweight or obese, adult obesity doubling between 1980 and 2008, but tripling for kids, so that today a third of U.S. kids are overweight or obese.  This in an era where … Continue reading →

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Guzman for Aurora: The Fiestas Patrias Parade

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Richard Guzman

Below, video highlights of Aurora’s 2016 Fiestas Patrias Parade featuring Guzman for Aurora. The youth group Simply Destinee made up a large part of the marchers supporting Rick Guzman’s run for mayor of Aurora.  Learn more at GUZMAN for AURORA.   Enjoy … Continue reading →

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Django Unchained: Revenge Fantasies and Realities

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Richard Guzman

Of course Django Unchained (2012) is your average Quentin Tarantino bloodfest, yet for me the main moment of the film suggests it could have been even bloodier.  In one of the film’s quiet, reflective seconds slave master Calvin Candie (Leonardo … Continue reading →

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