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I never planned to be a public speaker. I never participated in recitation and one history teacher gave me a failing grade because of it.

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Kaniadtong Sabado, Enero 25, nakadawat og pasidungog ang Cebu Schools Athletic Schools Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI)  gikan sa inila ug ma-impluwensang sports association sa nasud nga mao ang Philippine Sportswriter's Association kon PSA ubos sa ilang presidente nga si Lorenzo Lomibao, Jr. Ang maong kalihukan didto ipahigayon sa maanindot nga Manila Hotel.

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The conference was about to begin. The emcee was rehearsing her spiels for the last time. My heart was pounding, fast and heavy.

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Bestselling author, well-known speaker and radio counselor Harold J. Sala helps you begin a new year with confidence and security, no matter what storms come your way.

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The conference was about to begin. The emcee was rehearsing her spiels for the last time. My heart was pounding, fast and heavy.

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Bestselling author, well-known speaker and radio counselor Harold J. Sala helps you begin a new year with confidence and security, no matter what storms come your way.

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