NIKE …. “🏈👟 Released its Commercial starring Colin Kaepernick …. Inspirational Sports-Related Stories 👟🏈 …. “!

~~September 6, 2018~~

COLIN KAEPERNICK

TRIUMPHANT RETURN

I must confess I’m not a football fan; I really don’t know much about the game; I really don’t care about it.

However, I do know a lot about Colin Kaepernick.

I respect the man and agree with the peaceful protest and the message that he’s trying to bring to the forefront by using the platform that he had when he was able to play football.

After being shunned for at least two seasons; after continued pressure from the NFL, after continued disparaging from the occupant of the Oval Office, Kap makes a triumphant return!

Take a look.

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HOW DID THIS BEGIN?

In a 49ers’ final preseason game, backup quarterback Colin Kaepernick decided sit on the bench to protest racial inequality and police brutality for the national anthem.

~TAKING A  KNEE~

Former Seahawks player and Green Beret Nate Boyer who talked Kap into making the change. Boyer wrote an open letter to Kaepernick and it caused the two to meet up and discuss America and honoring the anthem.

“Soldiers take a knee in front of a fallen brother’s grave, you know, to show respect. When we’re on a patrol, you know, and we go into a security halt, we take a knee, and we pull security.”

It was US Army veteran, Nate Boyer, who suggested to Kaepernick to take a knee as a sign of respect

This is their inspiring story of what can happen when people with different perspectives decide to sit down, have a conversation, and hear each other out.

Kaepernick was the first NFL player to kneel during the national anthem before games in 2016 to protest racial inequality and police brutality. Critics accused the protest of disrespecting the US flag and military and Drumpf called for players who protested during the anthem to be fired.

Nike released a commercial starring Colin Kaepernick on Wednesday, September 5, following this week’s announcement of a partnership between the two that prompted boycott threats as well as criticism from Drumpf.

Nike and Kaepernick posted the commercial on Twitter and YouTube.

The ad, narrated by Kaepernick, showcases various inspirational sports-related stories, including amateur athletes such as a football-playing homecoming queen and an Ironman participant who lost 120 pounds and recovered from a brain tumor. Professional athletes, including Serena Williams, LeBron James, and the Seattle Seahawks’ Shaquem Griffin (whose left hand was amputated when he was young), are also featured.

Kaepernick narrates the ad, which features a wide range of athletes including inspirational amateurs, Serena Williams, and LeBron James.
Kaepernick is shown only in the closing seconds of the commercial, which does not feature the former NFL player in football gear.

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https://www.businessinsider.com/nike-releases-colin-kaepernick-commercial-2018-9

~~Dream Crazy~~

Nike

~~Published on Sep 5, 2018~~

Don’t ask if your dreams are crazy. Ask if they’re crazy enough.

Just Do It

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Something to think about …. “Selfish Incompetence …. Corruption/Stupidity …. “!!

~~May 11, 2017~~ 

THE SAD REALITY 

The Drumpf regime, as an iceberg

This explains the total lack of action from the members of the party in the majority.

I’m hoping that Karma catches up to them and there will be a price to pay.

They ALL disgust me!

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“All governments suffer a recurring problem: Power attracts pathological personalities.”

~Frank Herbert~

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We ALL are ONE!! 

IOTD …. “Image of the Day, #660 …. A Diligent Day at Work …. Loving it …. “!!

~~May 9, 2017~~ 

LOVE WHAT YOU DO

“Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work.

And the only way to do great work is to love what you do.”

~Steve Jobs~

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We ALL are  ONE!! 

IOTD …. Images of the Day …. Special Edition …. “Kellyanne …. before and after Drumpf …. “!!

~~February 22, 2017~~ 

EVERYTHING HAS A PRICE

“Never dare to sell your soul for money, because no amount of wealth would buy you an air conditioner in hell.”

~Edmond Mbiaka~

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The Borowitz Report

An overwhelming majority of Americans say that their lives have improved since Kellyanne Conway went away, a new poll finds.

According to the poll, Americans have been sleeping more, eating better, and enjoying a markedly greater sense of well-being following Conway’s sudden departure.

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We ALL are ONE!! 

Keith Olbermann, #34 …. “The Enormous Cost of Trump’s War on Immigrants …. “!!

~~February 16, 2017~~ 

FIRST THEY CAME FOR THE UNDOCUMENTED AMERICAN

“First they came …” is a statement and poem written by Pastor Martin Niemöller (1892–1984) about the cowardice of German intellectuals following the Nazis’ rise to power and subsequent purging of their chosen targets, group after group.

~Wikipedia~

America and Americans have been know for their kind actions in benefit of others (so they claim).

Nevertheless, this belief is shattered as we see the heartlessness in the deportment of these undocumented Americans who do not fall under the category of criminals, drug dealers and the like.

Take into account the story of Guadalupe Garcia de Rayos.

As I write this, the phrase ‘cut your nose to spite your face’ comes to mind.

Be careful what you wish for!

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Garcia de Rayos came illegally to the United States from Guanajuato, Mexico, in the mid-1990’s with her parents when she was 14. She was arrested in 2008 in a workplace raid at Golfland Sunsplash, a waterpark in Mesa, Arizona.
She was convicted in March 2009 of criminal impersonation for having a fake Social Security number, a sixth-degree felony.

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I feel this is important information about what is happening in the Republican Administration lead by Drumpf and what we need to be aware of.

Keith Olbermann series called “The Resistance” continues.

He has posted installment #34.

The video speaks for itself.

If this resonates with you, good.

If they don’t, just scroll away to the next blog.

Thank you!

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Drumpf is the president, which means Keith’s not going anywhere.

Catch every episode of his new GQ show, The Resistance, and then come join the fight.

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~~The Enormous Cost of Drumpf’s War on Immigrants~~

The Resistance with Keith Olbermann

~~Published on Feb 15, 2017~~

His heartlessness aside, Trump’s deportation obsession will cripple the economy

GQ

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IOTD …. Image of the day, Special Edition …. “Welcome home, Mónica …. “!!

~~August 23, 2016~~

WELCOME HOME

Dear Mónica,

Your country awaits you. Your country celebrates you.

Your country thanks you.

We are so proud of you!

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Puerto Rico prepares big welcome home for Olympic tennis champ Monica Puig

 Puerto Ricans were looking forward to the arrival of Monica Puig, the tennis player whose singles title at the Rio Games made her the Caribbean island’s first gold medalist.

Mónica arrived at San Juan International Airport on Aug. 22.

The people of Puerto Rico were out in the streets.

A spectacular welcome ceremony will be held, Puerto Rico Olympic Committee president Sara Rosario Velez told reporters Monday.

The 22-year-old Puig, who is ranked 34th in the world, defeated Germany’s Angelique Kerber, the world No. 2, 6-4, 4-6, 6-1 in the women’s gold medal match on Saturday. August 6.

More than 8 million Puerto Ricans around the world, of whom 3.4 million live on the island, eagerly anticipated the Olympic championship match.

Thousands of people gathered in bars, restaurants and private homes across Puerto Rico to watch the historic match.

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~~LLEGA MONICA PUIG A PUERTO RICO~~
Dania Alexandrino

~~Published on Aug 20, 2016~~

Recibimiento protocolar de Monica Puig por el Gobernador de Puerto Rico Alejandro Garcia Padilla y la Primera Dama Wilma Pastrana

~~Puerto Rico Celebrates First Gold Medal~~

~~Published on Aug 19, 2016~~

The tennis player Mónica Puig became a hero for Puerto Rico when she took home the commonwealth’s first gold medal in women’s singles on Saturday. The win spurred celebrations across the island.

We ALL are ONE!! 

LINDSEY STIRLING …. First Single New Album …. “The ARENA” …. “!!

~~June 30, 2016~~

THE ARENA

Drops the first single

MATTHEW MEADOW

JUNE 28, 2016

American violinist, dancer, performance artist, singer and composer Lindsey Stirling is ready to start the promotion of her third studio album “Brave Enough“, due out on August 19th via her own imprint Lindseystomp Records.

The first official single is the song “The Arena“, which was released along the pre-order of the album on iTunes on June 28th.

The same day, the singer also premiered the music video to support this new single and first taste of this new era.

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After teasing the release of her forthcoming third studio album, Lindsey Stirling has dropped the first single in June 28, titled “The Arena.”

The music is noticeably more powerful and poignant than a lot of her previous work, making use of strong drum work and more electronic influence in the bassline and backing synths.

The music video also works to present a stronger Lindsey Stirling herself, as the concept of an “arena” and the motif of a post-apocalyptic wasteland battleground are surely settings in which only the strong survive.

The album: Brave Enough.

We ALL are connected through MUSIC!!

Lindsey’s dance partner in the video is also a professional dancer and has appeared on Dancing With The Stars, Derek Hough.

The album, entitled Brave Enough, is now available for pre-order and will release on August 19.

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Lindsey Stirling Drops The First Single To Her New Album

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~~The Arena~~

Lindsey Stirling

~~Published on Jun 28, 2016~~

Pre-order #BraveEnough on iTunes in the US for an instant download of “The Arena.” Album out worldwide 8/19!

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THE GALLERY …. “Faces humanize the Names …. Hits Home”!!

~~June 15, 2016~~ 

SAY THEIR NAMES

It’s been three days since the tragedy in Orlando.

It feels like an eternity.

It feels life is passing by in slow motion.

I thank the Human Rights Campaign for preparing the graphics included below.

As information poored in, as the investigation continues, the victim list was released.

Slowly we learned their names.

Now we see the face that goes with each name.

It’s a possibility that the number may increase since there are several critical victims in local hospitals.

Take a look.

These are human beings no different than any of us.

They all bled red.

They all had lives, dreams, hope, vitality, jobs, an full life ahead of them, family and friends.

How different are they from anyone?

Their sexuality?

Take that factor away …. what do you see?

I urge you, dare you, to look at each graphic, read each tibit of personal information.

I assure you, your heart will skip a beat.

There will always be haters.

There will always be bigots.

There will always be shameless politicians.

But Faces humanize the Names …. it hits home.

We ALL are ONE!!

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~~Glowing Tributes for Orlando Victims~~

Wall Street Journal

~~Published on Jun 14, 2016~~

World landmarks have been bathed in light in a show of solidarity with the victims of Orlando’s mass shooting. Photo: Getty Images

We ALL are ONE!! 

At the end of the day …. “Invictus Games Opening Ceremony …. Orlando, Florida”!!

~~May 9, 2016~~ 

WE ARE INVICTUS 

Memorable moments from Invictus Opening Ceremony

Thomas Neumann
ESPN.com

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Invictus Games were created to honor, educate and inspire, and the Opening Ceremony of this year’s event delivered the message with flying colors.

First lady Michelle Obama, Britain’s Prince Harry and Academy Award-winning actor Morgan Freeman delivered stirring speeches after performances from the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, soprano Laura Wright and singer-songwriter James Blunt.

“Let’s put on a hell of a show in honor of our fallen comrades who didn’t make it,” Prince Harry said.

“We are Invictus.”

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The most powerful moment arguably belonged to U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Israel Del Toro Jr., who took the stage to a standing ovation and silenced the crowd with the story of his injury and subsequent months long coma and rehabilitation.

He described how he was severely burned when his vehicle struck a land mine in Afghanistan in 2005, followed by an arduous road to recovery.

Del Toro said the only time he doubted his resolve was when he saw his scarred face and worried how son Israel Del Toro III, who was 3 years old at the time, would react. Del Toro thanked wife Carmen and Izzy, now 13, for their love and care.

~~GALLERY~~ 

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Most of the 10,000 or so spectators stood for the entire roll call of 14 participating nations — Afghanistan, Australia, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, France, Georgia, Germany, Italy, Jordan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States — as nearly 500 competitors and their families entered Champion Stadium at the Walt Disney World Resort.

Freeman powerfully orated the Invictus Pledge to the crowd to help conclude the ceremony:

Your service sets an example
Your bravery inspires me
It is my honor now
To support and give you courage
To fight for you as you fought for us
To keep your family close beside
To take the steps you need to take
I am here for you

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Prince Harry and Michelle Obama speeches at the Invictus Games Orlando Opening Ceremony

~~Published on May 9, 2016~~

What an incredible start to the Invictus Games 2016 – the spectacular opening ceremony in Orlando launches four days of sporting competition between injured servicemen and women and veterans from 14 countries.

During the games, more than 500 competitors from countries including Italy, Germany, Australia, Estonia, Jordan and the UK and Afghanistan will compete in 10 events – archery, indoor rowing, powerlifting, road cycling, sitting volleyball, swimming, athletics, wheelchair basketball, rugby and tennis.

~~Invictus Games Opening Ceremony Highlights~~

~~Published on May 9, 2016~~

Sites and sounds from this year’s Invictus Games Opening Ceremonies.

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To start the day …. “DWTS: Mark & Paige Jive: 2nd Perfect Score”!!

~~May 4, 2016~~ 

SECOND PERFECT SCORE OF SEASON 22

You must know by now that DWTS is one of my favorite reality shows.

I love music and I love dancing.

The couples who are left are very talented and have shown improvement from the get go.

This performance was electrifying too.

Paige VanZant and Mark Ballas delivered an awesome dancing routine

They danced a jive to Tina Turner’s “Proud Mary”.

Hope you enjoy the video.

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Paige VanZant and Mark Ballas deliver ‘Proud’ and perfect jive routine

Season 22 of “Dancing with the Stars” hit its stride Monday night, May 2, 2016, having not one, but two couples earning perfect scores.

A few dances after Ginger Zee and partner Valentin Chmerkovskiy nailed their Viennese Waltz to Whitney Houston’s “I Have Nothing,” Paige VanZant and Mark Ballas busted out the gate with a red hot jive routine to “Proud Mary.”

“Scorching! Almost illegally hot,” Bruno Tonioli said. “You won that dance. Amazing.”

‘That was ridiculous!” CarrieAnne Inaba screamed. “Girl, everybody loves you.”

“This was UFC: Under. Full. Control,” Len Goodman said, confusing everyone, including host Tom Bergeron.

No one’s ever heard the term “UFC” in regards to critiquing a dance routine before, but it’s safe to assume it’s a high compliment.

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‘DWTS’: Paige VanZant and Mark Ballas deliver ‘Proud’ and perfect jive routine

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~~GALLERY~~

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Paige Michelle VanZant, (born March 26, 1994) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Women’s Strawweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

HORSESHOE BAY, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 19: Paige VanZant poses for a portrait during a UFC photo session at the Horseshoe Bay Resort on November 19, 2014 in Horseshoe Bay, Texas. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

A professional competitor since 2012, VanZant was a fighter in Invicta FC before moving over to the Ultimate Fighting Championship. She is currently ranked No. 8 in the UFC Strawweight division.

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~~Paige & Mark’s Jive~~

Dancing with the Stars

~~Published on May 2, 2016~~

Paige VanZant and Mark Ballas dance the Jive to “Proud Mary” by Tina Turner on Dancing with the Stars’ Season 22 Icons Night!

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