{"id":47836,"date":"2025-04-12T08:30:31","date_gmt":"2025-04-12T13:30:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/?p=47836"},"modified":"2025-04-12T14:02:32","modified_gmt":"2025-04-12T19:02:32","slug":"association-of-retired-belly-dancers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/?p=47836","title":{"rendered":"Association of Retired Belly Dancers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>WLBOTT <\/strong>is proud to sponsor the <em>Association of Retired Belly Dancers<\/em> (<strong>ARBD<\/strong>) Gala. The Gala will be held next February in Edmonton, Alberta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-12-2025-08_08_35-AM.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"47838\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-12-2025-08_08_35-AM.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47838\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-12-2025-08_08_35-AM.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-12-2025-08_08_35-AM-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-12-2025-08_08_35-AM-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-12-2025-08_08_35-AM-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-12-2025-08_08_35-AM-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The 47th Annual Shimmy Summit<\/strong>, proudly presented by WLBOTT:<br><em>&#8220;Peace Through Twine, Joy Through Hip Scarves.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Collages3_mr.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"480\" data-id=\"47884\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Collages3_mr.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47884\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Collages3_mr.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Collages3_mr-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Collages3_mr-1024x256.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Collages3_mr-768x192.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Collages3_mr-1536x384.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Collages3_mr-1200x300.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Highlights might include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Chair-Assisted Shimmying for the Golden-Aged<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Twine Weaving with Interpretive Undulation<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>A panel on \u201cThe Ethics of Sequins in a Post-Sequin World\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><strong>The Grand Finale: A collaborative dance titled <\/strong><em>The Entwining<\/em><strong> \u2014 featuring Elders and Dancers moving as one, like a migrating flock of slightly confused flamingos<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gathering at the Venue<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The enthusiasm and anticipation was palpable. Next time we&#8217;ll hire additional security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/f9Pp4uhWc3VNkpYfB1ol-0-wx8vi.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"47852\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/f9Pp4uhWc3VNkpYfB1ol-0-wx8vi.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/f9Pp4uhWc3VNkpYfB1ol-0-wx8vi.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/f9Pp4uhWc3VNkpYfB1ol-0-wx8vi-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4dIE1x5DXBb5HpsVae6U-0-j41cm.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"47850\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4dIE1x5DXBb5HpsVae6U-0-j41cm.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4dIE1x5DXBb5HpsVae6U-0-j41cm.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4dIE1x5DXBb5HpsVae6U-0-j41cm-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ufm0iQLKHf7NLRVaGznB-0-xni52.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"47851\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ufm0iQLKHf7NLRVaGznB-0-xni52.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ufm0iQLKHf7NLRVaGznB-0-xni52.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ufm0iQLKHf7NLRVaGznB-0-xni52-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ufm0iQLKHf7NLRVaGznB-0-xni52-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0mPSnuiZOpq05lbWdcQC-1-0q36x.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"896\" height=\"1280\" data-id=\"47853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0mPSnuiZOpq05lbWdcQC-1-0q36x.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0mPSnuiZOpq05lbWdcQC-1-0q36x.jpg 896w, https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0mPSnuiZOpq05lbWdcQC-1-0q36x-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0mPSnuiZOpq05lbWdcQC-1-0q36x-717x1024.jpg 717w, https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0mPSnuiZOpq05lbWdcQC-1-0q36x-768x1097.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 896px) 100vw, 896px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pLn800JPzJry8wG0UxGp-0-scg83.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"47875\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pLn800JPzJry8wG0UxGp-0-scg83.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pLn800JPzJry8wG0UxGp-0-scg83.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pLn800JPzJry8wG0UxGp-0-scg83-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/XiN4YncJeIb8xlDL45MZ-1-93q4c.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1408\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"47876\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/XiN4YncJeIb8xlDL45MZ-1-93q4c.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47876\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/XiN4YncJeIb8xlDL45MZ-1-93q4c.jpg 1408w, https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/XiN4YncJeIb8xlDL45MZ-1-93q4c-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/XiN4YncJeIb8xlDL45MZ-1-93q4c-1024x559.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/XiN4YncJeIb8xlDL45MZ-1-93q4c-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/XiN4YncJeIb8xlDL45MZ-1-93q4c-1200x655.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Breakout Session: \u201cThe Ethics of Sequins in a Post-Sequin World\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-12-2025-07_43_48-AM.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47842 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-12-2025-07_43_48-AM.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-12-2025-07_43_48-AM-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although rather academic in nature, the ethics of sequins proved to be our most popular breakout.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cThe Ethics of Sequins in a Post-Sequin World\u201d<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Moderated by Elder G<\/strong> (wearing a surprisingly tasteful tunic of ethically-sourced reflective lentils), this panel dives into the dazzling dilemma that has haunted retired belly dancers and fashion philosophers alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Panel Overview:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Opening Remarks<\/strong>:<br>Professor Leila Sparklebaum, author of <em>Bedazzled but Betrayed<\/em>, begins with a passionate history of sequins, from ancient mollusk shells to petroleum-based micro-discs of today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-12-2025-07_50_46-AM.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"47843\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-12-2025-07_50_46-AM.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47843\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-12-2025-07_50_46-AM.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-12-2025-07_50_46-AM-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-12-2025-07_50_46-AM-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-12-2025-07_50_46-AM-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-12-2025-07_50_46-AM-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ethical Quandaries Explored<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Are sequins merely decorative, or do they represent a deeper yearning for individual recognition in a hyper-conformist world?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Can one truly shimmy responsibly when one&#8217;s costume leaves a trail of microplastics behind?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sustainable Alternatives<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Bark shimmer beads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Sun-kissed dew droplets (limited availability)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Recycled DVD fragments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Biodegradable \u201ctwinklets\u201d made from compressed lentil glitter (WLBOTT is seeking a patent)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Audience Participation Segment<\/strong>:<br>Attendees are asked to share emotionally charged tales of their first sequin-related epiphany. Tissues provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Closing Thoughts<\/strong>:<br>A dramatic interpretive dance called <em>\u201cThe Unraveling,\u201d<\/em> choreographed using only natural fibers and hand-tied twine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/VXtayEkjpSRMfzBCeHf8-1-88a4t.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"896\" height=\"1280\" data-id=\"47846\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/VXtayEkjpSRMfzBCeHf8-1-88a4t.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47846\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/VXtayEkjpSRMfzBCeHf8-1-88a4t.jpg 896w, https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/VXtayEkjpSRMfzBCeHf8-1-88a4t-210x300.jpg 210w, https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/VXtayEkjpSRMfzBCeHf8-1-88a4t-717x1024.jpg 717w, https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/VXtayEkjpSRMfzBCeHf8-1-88a4t-768x1097.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 896px) 100vw, 896px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/wkKjRfcLb0eMvot6AN5g-0-i5b9w.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"47845\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/wkKjRfcLb0eMvot6AN5g-0-i5b9w.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47845\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/wkKjRfcLb0eMvot6AN5g-0-i5b9w.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/wkKjRfcLb0eMvot6AN5g-0-i5b9w-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/do9RmO08Ck8HnY8d7fpX-1-1pftf.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1408\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"47847\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/do9RmO08Ck8HnY8d7fpX-1-1pftf.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47847\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/do9RmO08Ck8HnY8d7fpX-1-1pftf.jpg 1408w, https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/do9RmO08Ck8HnY8d7fpX-1-1pftf-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/do9RmO08Ck8HnY8d7fpX-1-1pftf-1024x559.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/do9RmO08Ck8HnY8d7fpX-1-1pftf-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/do9RmO08Ck8HnY8d7fpX-1-1pftf-1200x655.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Posters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-12-2025-07_36_20-AM.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1536\" data-id=\"47858\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-12-2025-07_36_20-AM.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47858\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-12-2025-07_36_20-AM.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-12-2025-07_36_20-AM-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-12-2025-07_36_20-AM-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-12-2025-07_36_20-AM-768x1152.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0sIp2W98qJu5T5csXI6p-0-3trw1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"47856\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0sIp2W98qJu5T5csXI6p-0-3trw1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47856\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0sIp2W98qJu5T5csXI6p-0-3trw1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wlbott.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0sIp2W98qJu5T5csXI6p-0-3trw1-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a 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