IOTD …. “Image of the Day, #756 …. 🎂🍰 Sweet Tooth Delight 🍰🎂 …. “!!

Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first.

~Ernestine Ulmer~

~GRAPHIC SOURCE~~ 

Antonella Di Maria Torte & Design

https://www.facebook.com/Antonella-Di-Maria-Torte-Design-213362848726132/

~OFFICIAL WEBSITE~

http://www.antonelladimaria.it

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Cinco de Mayo …. “🇺🇸🇲🇽 America vs. Mexico: ATTN explains 🇲🇽🇺🇸 …. “!!

~~May 5, 2018~~ 

CINCO DE MAYO

In the United States, Cinco de Mayo is seen as THE day to celebrate Mexican food, culture, and traditions

As time has passed, the historical context of  ‘Cinco de Mayo‘ started to be forgotten.

History of Cinco de Mayo in the US
In 1862, at the time the Battle of Puebla took place, the United States was engaged in its Civil War. The French presence in Mexico was a strategic move:

by gaining a toehold in Mexico, the French could then support the Confederate Army.

The defeat of the French at the Battle of Puebla was not definitive, but it helped to stave off the French while the U.S. Union forces made advances.
Thus Cinco de Mayo can be seen as a turning point in the US Civil War.

Cinco de Mayo was first celebrated in the United States in Southern California in 1863 as a show of solidarity with Mexico against French rule.

“As it appears in … full read/full credit”

SHORT VIDEO INCLUDED

https://www.tripsavvy.com/cinco-de-mayo-celebrated-in-us-1588747

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ATTN: Facebook Video

What is Earth Day? …. “🌎 How did it Begin? … Trip Down Memory/History Lane 🌎 …. “!!

~~April 22, 2018~~ 

TRIP DOWN HISTORY LANE

HOW DID IT BEGIN?

It seems that a lot of effort has been placed in the celebration of our planet, Mother Earth.

In the United States, the ‘Environmental Protection Agency‘ was created to assure that norms and regulations were put in place to do this country’s part in the worldwide effort to protect this planet.

At the time of this writing, it looks like all those efforts are in the process of dismantling by the current EPA top official in association with the Executive branch of the current government.

That cannot be allowed. Grassroot efforts must be undertaken once again to assure that Mother Earth is protected.

In this instance, history MUST repeat itself.

Remember, there is no ‘Planet B’!

HortyRex©

#HappyEarthDay #EarthDay2018 #MotherEarth #NoPlanetB #DecimatedForests #Pollution #WhatHappensNext #SpeciesExtinction #Brainchild #SenatorGaylordNelson #Wisconsin #StaunchEnvironmentalist #ProvideUnity #GrassrootsEnvironmentalMovement #IncreaseEcologicalAwareness #MotherEarth #NeedsProtection #NarratedJulianLennon

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 “We need the tonic of wildness – to wade sometimes in marshes where the bittern and the meadow-hen lurk, and hear the booming of the snipe; to smell the whispering sedge where only some wilder and more solitary fowl builds her nest, and the mink crawls with its belly close to the ground. At the same time that we are earnest to explore and learn all things, we require that all things be mysterious and unexplorable, that land and sea be infinitely wild, unsurveyed and unfathomed by us because unfathomable. We can never have enough of nature.”

~Henry David Thoreau~

We ALL are connected through NATURE!! 

~~What is Earth Day?~~

~~Published on Jun 21, 2017~~

This is a remake of our earlier Earth Day video.

Reading Through History

Earth Day 2018 …. “🌿🌱🌷🌾🌎☀️🐝🦋🦎 …. ‘Celebrate the Natural Beauty of our Planet’ …. 🦎🦋🐝☀️🌎🌾🌷🌱🌿 …. “!!

~~April 22, 2018~~ 

CELEBRATE EARTH DAY 

   🌿 🌱 🌷 🌾 🌎 ☀️ 🐝 🦋 🦎

🌿 🌱 🌷 🌾 🌎 ☀️ 🐝 🦋 🦎

#HappyEarthDay #EarthDay2018 #MotherEarth #NoPlanetB #MotherEarth #NeedsProtection #EarthDay  #MargaretLifesADance #LifesaDance #MargaretBMoss#BeInspired #NemesisMaturity #EarthDayNetwork #Worldwide

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IOTD …. “🌎 Gallery of Images of the Day …. Very Special Edition …. Happy Earth Day, 2018 …. Awesome Video Included 🌎 …. “!!

~~April 22, 2018~~ 

EARTH DAY 2018

~THERE’S A LOT DO TO STILL~

I was 20 years old in 1970.

I remember the establishment of this day. I took a summer class in college all about the environment in my country, Puerto Rico. I bought books, I read them all. I became aware of Bill McKibben (The End of Nature), Jeffrey Hollender (How To Make the World a Better Place), The Earthworks Group (50 Simple Things You Can Do series) and many more.

I was young, idealistic adult and a believer that my generation would change things.

As I look back today, it saddens me to see that I was wrong.

More than ever, there’s a lot of work to do today.

HortyRex©

Here are some of my ‘green books’!! 

 Earth Day 1970, an event to increase public awareness of the world’s environmental problems, is celebrated in the United States for the first time.

Millions of Americans, including students from thousands of colleges and universities, participated in rallies, marches, and educational programs.

Earth Day was the brainchild of Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin, a staunch environmentalist who hoped to provide unity to the grassroots environmental movement and increase ecological awareness.

“The objective was to get a nationwide demonstration of concern for the environment so large that it would shake the political establishment out of its lethargy,” Senator Nelson said, “and, finally, force this issue permanently onto the national political agenda.”

Earth Day indeed increased environmental awareness in America, and in July of that year the Environmental Protection Agency was established by special executive order to regulate and enforce national pollution legislation.

“As it appears in … full read/full credit”

http://www.history.com

~~GALLERY~~ 

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~~Earth Day 2018 Narrated by Julian Lennon~~

~~Published on Apr 11, 2018~~

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Samantha Bee …. “🇵🇷 The Great American Puerto Rico …. FRONTAL ENTERO 🇵🇷 …. “!!

~~March 31, 2018~~

SAMANTHA BEE

THE GREAT AMERICAN PUERTO RICO

Samantha Bee has become one of my favorite late night comedians.

The fact that she went to Puerto Rico, my country, in an attempt to put the spotlight back on the current status of Puerto Rico, makes he more dear to my heart.

The 45 minutes special is included below.

It’s very factual, interesting, educational and funny.

It speaks for itself.

Be prepared for an entertaining and true adventure!

Thanks so very much, Sam, for doing this!

HortyRex©

Full Frontal aired a one-hour special from Puerto Rico in which Samantha Bee and her correspondents visit the island that was top-of-show news when Hurricane María hit months ago, leaving 1,000+ dead, about 10K homeless, and 3.4M without power.

The Great American Puerto Rico was taped in February 2018; 103K still were without power, Bee reported, calling it “shameful” given that Puerto Ricans are American citizens.

“If this happened in Connecticut, it would be front page news every day,” she said, adding,

“How did we f*ck this up so badly?!”

Bee says in the special she grabbed her correspondents and rushed to Puerto Rico “to find out what the hell was going on,” telling her crew “Let’s make America give a damn about Puerto Rico.”

During the special Bee announces she had moved her TBS late-night show’s T-shirt production to Puerto Rico, and challenged others to do same, most especially former The Daily Show colleague/current CBS Late Show host Stephen Colbert.

Bee had first announced her Puerto Rico special back in January, during another Full Frontal special in which she sent her staff to race around, apologizing on behalf of the United States for all the things Drumpf had done at that point.

~~SOURCE~~

http://deadline.com

~~Samantha Bee The Great American Puerto Rico~~

~Published on Mar 29, 2018~

Tito Quiñones

~RELATED~

Samantha Bee …. “  America’s 100-Year-History Of Screwing Puerto Rico   …. Nothing New …. “!!

https://hrexach.wordpress.com/2017/10/07/samantha-bee-americas-100-year-history-of-screwing-puerto-rico-nothing-new/

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‘Almost Like Praying’ …. “🇵🇷 María, María …. Lin-Manuel Miranda 🇵🇷 …. Salsa Remix …. “!!

~~February 10, 2018~~ 

ALMOST LIKE PRAYING SALSA REMIX

Hayley Levitt • New York City, Miami • Feb 8, 2018

Lin-Manuel Miranda Releases Salsa Remix of “Almost Like Praying”
The song was first released in October 2017 to raise funds for disaster relief in Puerto Rico.

This is what makes Puerto Ricans Puerto Ricans.

The undying spirit against adversity. My heart and soul have been aching since Hurricane María battered my country. The days after have been sadder as images come out of the utter devastation of a beautiful Caribbean Island.

The Puerto Rican spirit is battered but not broken after Maria.

#PuertoRicoSeLevanta

HortyRex©

~GRAPHICS SOURCE~~ 

Google Images

DISCLAIMER
I do not own these images.
No intention of taking credit.
If anyone knows the owner of any, please advise and it will be corrected immediately.

HortyRex©

At 10:30am this morning, Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda released a salsa remix of “Almost Like Praying,” his single benefiting the Hispanic Federation’s “Unidos” Disaster Relief Fund for hurricane recovery and rebuilding initiatives in Puerto Rico. Spanish Broadcasting System teamed up with Miranda for a world-premiere radio launch of the remix in New York (Mega 97.9FM), Miami (El Nuevo Zol 106.7FM), and Puerto Rico (Estereotempo 96.5FM).

Miranda himself introduced the single, followed by an interview live from the SBS studios in New York City.

“The benefit single ‘Almost Like Praying’ has had tremendous success with audiences worldwide,” said Miranda. “As we now continue to help establish long-term self-sustainable initiatives to rebuild Puerto Rico, we are thrilled to bring this new version to Salsa-music fans. Although it has been over four months since Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, the island still needs much help to get its most basic infrastructure up and running – including electricity, roads and bridges, healthcare and other vital programs.”

The original “Almost Like Praying” was released for download and streaming on October 6, 2017, and within its first week, hit No. 1 in digital sales in 17 countries. One hundred percent of the proceeds have gone to the Hispanic Federation’s “Unidos” Disaster Relief Fund, which has sponsored hundreds of initiatives to assist in the relief, recovery, and now rebuilding of Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory since 1898.

~SOURCE~

http://www.theatermania.com

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#WeAllAreOne #ItIsWhatItIs #DrRex #HortyRex #hrexach

~~Almost Like Praying feat Artists for Puerto Rico~~

Salsa Remix Music Video

~~Published on Feb 9, 2018~~

 Download and stream here: Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “Almost Like Praying” was written and recorded to benefit hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico with proceeds benefiting The Hispanic Federation’s Unidos Disaster Relief Fund Proceeds go to https://hispanicfederation.org/unidos/

Lin-Manuel Miranda

Atlantic Records

Rincón Beach Resort …. “🇵🇷 Our Favorite Spot in the World 🇵🇷 …. Before and After Hurricane María …. “!!

A PICTURE SAYS A THOUSAND WORDS

The red “*“ marks the spot where our favorite spot on the world is located.

~RINCON BEACH RESORT~

Whenever we travel to Puerto Rico to visit family and friends and to get away from the daily hustle and bustle, we land in Aguadilla. We drive to Rincón and check in.

The resort is our base. We drive from the base to surrounding towns to see friends and family.

As a matter of fact, we were due for our next trip before Hurricane María nearly flattened Puerto Rico 118 days ago.

Prior to that, Hurricane Irma also grazed the island.

BEST INLET EVER

AERIAL VIEWS OF THE RESORT

BEAUTIFUL SHORELINE AND SANDY BEACH

AWESOME, PERFECT RELAXING ATMOSPHERE

*(just what the doctor ordered)*

INNER COURTYARD

~Google Images~~

HURRICANE MARIA PATH OVER PUERTO RICO

*(the red “*“ marks the spot where the resort is located)*

NOTICE HOW BIG MARIA WAS 

It engulfed and swallowed Puerto Rico.

According to the National Hurricane Center, hurricane-force winds extended up to 30 miles from Hurricane María’s center, while tropical storm-force winds extend outward for up to 125 miles.

Keep in mind that Puerto Rico is 100 miles long X 35 miles wide.

There was no place to hide!

HortyRex©

NOTICE THE STEP DOWN WHERE THE BEACH USED TO BE

*(compare to the ‘before’ pictures)*

It’s all gone. My heart is hurting.

The friend who sent me the pictures told me that the beach lost its shore, the trees and the palm trees are gone as you can see.

The beach itself is deeper and not safe for swimming.

THE SOFT SAND IS GONE, REPLACED BY ROCKS AND DEBRIS

THE SOFT BEACH IS GONE

CANNOT WALK TO THE POINT ANYMORE

INCREDIBLE BEACH EROSION

THANKFULLY THE INNER COURTYARD SEEMS ABOUT THE SAME

~PHOTOGRAPHER~

Thank you to my friend Héctor

#hsegarra

SOMEWHERE IN BEAUTIFUL PUERTO RICO

Post-storm Puerto Rico …. “🇵🇷 Still in Emergency/Survival Mode ….. 48 Days In 🇵🇷 …. “!!

~~November 7, 2017~~ 

HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN PUERTO RICO

CBS 60 MINUTES OVERTIME

This past Sunday, November 5, CBS Television had a special segment detailing information about many Puerto Ricans, American citizens, having endured the longest blackout in American history following a direct hit from Hurricane María. I’ve been looking for this special on YouTube to share it with you.

The situation in Puerto Rico is still dire. 

It seems that the segment presented in the regular show isn’t available yet. I will keep looking and share it when I find it.

During my search, I found this 60 Minutes Overtime presented on November 5 by Brit McCandless Farmer.

Take a look, please!

HortyRex©

Forty-eight days today, after Hurricane María hit the island, ‘60 Minutes‘ found its citizens trying to make do without water or power – and frequently losing hope

Every day and night in San Juan, there are blackouts. But having electricity at all is a privilege, since most of the island is still without power.

“At night, it really quiets down because it’s dark,” says 60 Minutes associate producer Jack Weingart.

“The street lights are out, and most homes and businesses are also dark. So at night, you just hear this constant humming of the generators.”

Weingart, along with producers Graham Messick and Michael Karzis and associate producer Vanessa Fica, recently traveled to Puerto Rico with correspondent Steve Kroft to report this week for 60 Minutes.

As they traveled throughout the island, the dire status on the ground surprised them most.

“It’s really still in an emergency mode,” Karzis says.

“They haven’t graduated into a relief mode or recovery.”

Vanessa Fica and Jack Weingart
 CBS NEWS

But what does this exodus mean to an already crippled island?  

“It means a territory, which is already fiscally circling the drain, having the tax base erode even further,” Karzis says.

“It does not help that you’re losing otherwise qualified professionals or a labor force that is dwindling. And what you’re left with are folks that are older, and are collecting pensions at this point or young kids.”

Almost seven weeks after the storm, producer Graham Messick says, it feels like some Puerto Ricans have given up.

“They’d lost hope,” he says. “And it’s like a state of suspended animation. People were just waiting for the power to come on. There’s just nothing to do. It’s boring. It’s hot. It’s uncomfortable.”

“And there are no answers. “

The video was produced by Will Croxton. It was edited by Will Croxton and Sarah Shafer Prediger.

“As it appears in … full read/full credit”

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/post-storm-puerto-rico-still-in-emergency-mode/

~~GRAPHICS SOURCE~~ 

CBS Television

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No intention of taking credit.
If anyone knows the owner of any, please advise and it will be corrected immediately.

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~~GALLERY~~

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#WeAllAreOne #ItIsWhatItIs #DrRex #HortyRex #hrexach

~~Post-storm Puerto Rico~~

“still in emergency mode”

~~Published on Nov 5, 2017~~

Forty-eight days after Hurricane Maria hit the island, 60 Minutes found its citizens trying to make do without water or power – and frequently losing hope.

We ALL are ONE!! 

Puerto Rico’s Recent History …. “🇵🇷 Understanding Unique Challenges Faced 🇵🇷 …. “!!

~~October 12, 2017~~ 

PUERTO RICO IS A COLONY OF THE UNITED STATES

UNIQUE POSITION

Many things have happened in Puerto Rico since 1898, the year the United States invaded the Island. It has been continued insult upon insult for almost a century.

After the devastating destruction and subsequent response by the American government, Puerto Rico remains in dire straits.

To add insult to injury, these are the words of the ‘so-called president’ of the mighty, inperialistic U.S. of A. this morning:

Puerto Rico ‘Survived’ So There’s No Need FEMA Or Military Anymore

HortyRex©

~Vox added a new video~

Why Puerto Rico will be without power for months
Millions of American citizens will be living in horrible conditions for the foreseeable future.

Yes, Puerto Rico is “an island surround by big water,” but this isn’t just a logistics problem. Here’s what you need to know about Puerto Rico’s recent history to understand the unique challenges they face.

Perpetual victim Drumpf is again blaming Puerto Rico for the island’s problems after it was destroyed by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. The news from PR isn’t good but you won’t find that news on FEMA’s website since they deleted the stats on how much of the island has power.

The U.S. citizens on the island feel abandoned, hungry and frustrated. About 10 percent of the island has power and there are no means of communication with the outside world.

“We cannot keep FEMA, the Military & the First Responders, who have been amazing (under the most difficult circumstances) in P.R. forever!” he added.

The good people of Puerto Rico have suffered beyond belief and this f*cking moron wants to take the little bit of help they’re receiving away.

FEMA has not handled the disaster well and even declared that it’s not their job to hand out food and water to hurricane victims. The agency is simply filling out paperwork. And Drumpf is busy tweeting.

This one is personal, Mr. Drumpf.

We’re still waiting to hear from family and friends down there.

“As it appears in … full read/ful credit”

http://deepstatenation.com/trump-puerto-rico-survived-so-theres-no-need-fema-or-military-anymore/

~~GRAPHICS SOURCE~~ 

Google Images

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If anyone knows the owner of any, please advise and it will be corrected immediately.

HortyRex©

#PuertoRico #HurricaneMaria #HumanitarianCrisis #PeopleDyingStory #LifeDeathStory #HumanitarianDisaster #PeopleOfPuertoRico #PuertoRicosRecentHistory #Understanding #UniqueChallengesFaced #Vox #FEMA #DisasterRelief #VeiledThreat #SadisticMoron #SubHumanPig

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We ALL are ONE!!