IOTD …. “☮️ Images of the Day …. Very Special Edition …. ‘The Last Lockdown’ ☮️ …. “!!

~~September 21, 2018~~ 

THE LAST LOCKDOWN

THE SAD REALITY COMES THROUGH LOUD AND CLEAR

I have no words.

The sculpture explains it all even if you don’t read the article below.

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Father Of Parkland Shooting Victim Sculpts Haunting Image Of Child Hiding Under Desk
Manuel Oliver created “The Last Lockdown” partially using 3D printing

Artist Manuel Oliver, who lost his 17-year-old son Joaquin during the February shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, has created a striking sculpture depicting a child hiding under a desk to signify when a school is on lockdown.
The statue is one of 10 being shown across the country during voter registration drives, specifically in congressional districts where politicians back the gun lobby. The title of the project is “The Last Lockdown.”

The figures were created using 3D printers, an intentional reference to the debate over guns potentially being 3D printed.

The desks are real school desks.  “We want you to feel unsettled,” the project’s co-creator Sean Leonard said. 

Oliver and Leonard teamed up with Giffords, the gun reform group founded by former congresswoman Gabby Giffords.

Giffords is a mass shooting victim herself, being left partially paralyzed after a lone gunman opened fire at a meet-and-greet in Tucson, Arizona, in 2011.

~~SOURCE~~ 

http://www.huffingtonpost.com

#IOTD #ImageOfTheDay #VerySpecialEdition #DearBloggerFriend #HerOwnWords #Concept #Serious #ManuelOliver #SonJoaquinOliver #FebruaryShooting #MarjoryStonemanDouglasHighSchool #ParklandFlorida #TheLastLockdown #GabyGiffords 

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‘We Are The World’ …. “🌎 We Always have Been, We Always will Be 🌎 …. “!!

~~July 13, 2018~~ 

TURBULENT TIMES

~We Always have Been, We Always will Be~

I find myself so pulled by the negativity and awful events taking place in our world nowadays. Sometimes it’s so overwhelming that I can’t really breathe.

I can’t fathom or wrap my head around the level of inhumanity, greed, vileness, evil, violence, crime, injustice and so much more that inhabits this world.

Music helps me.

Here’s an example.

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Yael Silver (Tony-winning producer Once On This Island), Robin Carus and Van Dean (Broadway Records, President) today released “We Are The World,” a music video featuring an all-star roster of theater artists and calling for healing and unity in the world today.

“More than ever, people need to know that their voices make a difference and their voices together are incredibly powerful,” said producer Yael Silver.

“We Are The World spoke to us universally and we wanted to share our united voices with the world.”

Participating artists include (in alphabetical order):

Christy Altomare, Kelli Barrett, Andrea Burns, Nikki Renee Daniels, Jordan Donica, Rachel Eskenazi-Gold, Justin Guarini, Derek Klena, Jeff Kready, Sydney Lucas, Beth Malone, Lesli Margherita, Constantine Maroulis, Bebe Neuwirth, Orfeh, George Psomas, Anthony Rapp, Courtney Reed, Chita Rivera, Kate Rockwell, Jarrod Spector, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Ephraim Sykes, Jenna Ushkowitz and Ben Vereen.

The video also features a Broadway kids chorus that includes (in alphabetical order):

Paige Brady, Ava Briglia, Courtney Chu, Tori Feinstein, Sophia Gennusa, James Ignacio, Luka Kain, Jake Lucas, Eliza Holland Madore, Mehret Marsh, Cayen Martin, Aliyah Mastin, Willow McCarthy, Rileigh McDonald, Callia Muhammad, Julian Rivera-Summerville, Mimi Ryder, Milly Shapiro, Ava Ulloa, Alexandra Vlachos, Aviva Winick, Rocco Wu, Timothy Yang and Kasey Youme Lee.

http://www.BroadwayRecords.com

~~We Are the World~~

Broadway United

~~Published on Jun 27, 2018~~

Broadway Records

#WeAreTheWorld #WeAlwaysHaveBeen #WeAlwaysWillBe #TurbulentTimes #BroadwayRecords #YaelSilver #TonyWinningProducer #OnceOnThisIsland #RobinCarus  #VanDean #BroadwayRecordsPresident #MusicVideo #AllStarRoster #TheaterArtists #CallingForHhealing #UnityInTheWorld #Today

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortéz …. “🧐🇵🇷 Get to know the Girl from the Bronx 🧐🇵🇷 … “!!

~~June 29, 2018~~ 

THE GIRL FROM THE BRONX

Who knew her name before the recent primaries? 

I don’t think many.

She was the upset of the evening.

I’m so very glad for her; mainly because she has Puerto Rican heritage and also because she brings new ideas which are very much needed in the current political climate.

I wish her the best and hope that the ‘monsters’ in Washington don’t have the ability to change or corrupt her.

Here’s to you, Alex!!

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A former Bernie Sanders organizer, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortéz of Queens, New York City won the democrats spot in the 2018 primary elections over incumbent Rep. Joe Crowley. A 28-year-old Latina woman, Ocasio-Cortez may also be one of the youngest elected to House, at age 28. Check out our extended interview with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

Alexandria (born October 13, 1989) is an American democratic socialist, activist, educator, community organizer, and politician.

On June 26, 2018, Ocasio-Cortez won the Democratic primary in New York’s 14th congressional district, defeating the incumbent, Democratic Caucus Chair Joseph Crowley, in what has been described as the biggest upset victory in the 2018 midterm election season.

Ocasio-Cortéz is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, and is also considered to be a left-wing populist.

~Wikipedia~

After securing a stunning upset victory over long-term incumbent Joe Crowley in Tuesday’s Democratic primary, June 26, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortéz has suddenly become a household name.

The 28-year-old, who’s all but guaranteed to be the next congresswoman for New York’s 14th District, appeared on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert to talk about the surprise over her win and facing off against Drumpf.

Most significantly, she unpacked democratic socialism – an ideology that’s still unfamiliar, and perhaps frightening, to many – for a massive late-night TV audience.

“I believe that in a modern, moral, and wealthy society, no person in America should be too poor to live,” she explained.

“What that means to me is health care as a human right, it means that every child no matter where you are born should have access to a college or trade-school education if they so choose it.

I think that no person should be homeless if we have public structures or public policy to allow for people to have homes and food and lead a dignified life in the United States.”

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

https://www.thecut.com/2018/06/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-stephen-colbert.html

~~Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Talks Democratic Socialism~~

~~Published on Jun 29, 2018~~

Newcomer and democratic socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortéz beat a top-ranking Democrat in the primary to represent New York’s 14th district.

The 28-year-old Latina from the Bronx ran on a platform of free college tuition and abolishing ICE – without any corporate money.

~~Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Interview with NowThis~~

Extended Cut

~~Published on Jun 27, 2018~~

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortéz has won the Democratic primary against veteran incumbent Joe Crowley for her district in Queens, New York. Here’s what she has to say about her campaign and the future of politics.

NowThis News

~~Alexandria Ocasio Cortéz~~

Drumpf Isn’t Ready For A Girl From The Bronx

~~Published on Jun 29, 2018~~

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Drumpf might both be from New York City,but she doesn’t think he knows to deal with a girl from the Bronx.

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

#LateShowWithStephenColbert #StephenColbert #AlexandriaOcasioCortez #GetToNow #GirlFromTheBronx #DemocraticSocialist #NewcomerDemocraticSocialist #NewYork #TheBronx #DemocraticGPrimary #VeteranIncumbent #JoeCrowley

#WeAllAreOne #ItIsWhatItIs #DrRex #HortyRex #hrexach

 

A Picture Says a Thousand Words …. “🙄 This one, a cartoon, screams, #68 …. Ah! …. Words and Actions have Consequences 🙄 …. “!!

~~May 30, 2018~~ 

SHE GOT THE BOOT

Well, she brought it upon herself, she shot herself in the foot.

Am I happy? I have to say ‘yes’!

Why?

Because of what she stands for and the way she has damaged the American psyche.

Words and actions do have consequences and one definitely reaps what one sows!!

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Steve Sack is an American cartoonist who won a 2013 Pulitzer Prize for editorial cartooning.

With Chris Foote he draws the cartoon activity panel Doodles and he is editorial cartoonist for the Minneapolis Star Tribune, where he started in 1981.

~Wikipedia~

#PictureSaysThousandWords #ThisOneScreams #68 #Cartoon #Screams #Cartoonist #FacebookTimeline #SteveSack #AmericanCartoonist #ABCTelevision #Roseanne #RoseanneBarr #ShowCancelled #Twitter #Deplorable #RacistInsultingTweet #WordsHaveConsequences #ValeryJarret

#WeAllAreOne #ItIsWhatItIs #DrRex #HortyRex #hrexachwordpress

Borowitz Report …. “🤔 Drumpf Deleting Tweets …. 🤔 Spell Check …. “!!

Abhay’s Earth Anthem …. “🌎 Tribute to the Planet’s Beauty and Diversity 🌎 …. “!!

~~April 22, 2018~~ 

ABHAY’S EARTH ANTHEM 

Amazing! I’ve just learned about this today!

Let the music, the lyrics and the song take you to where your heart wants to go.

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The Earth Anthem penned by poet-diplomat Abhay K was translated into Portuguese and launched in Brasilia to commemorate World Environment Day.

Abhay had written the anthem in 2008, inspired by the Upanishads and the image of the Earth taken by the Apollo 17 crew. He penned it in Russia’s St Petersburg and so far it has been translated into 30 languages.

According to IANS, he said,

“Whichever country we come from, we all have our planet in common. A tribute to her in the form of an anthem, therefore, should be able to find favour with people from all countries. Such an anthem will not only connect all of us across the world through a common musical thread but will also inspire the next generation to put the planet before themselves.”

For his Earth Anthem, he was termed ‘inspiring’ by UNESCO, Habitat for Humanity, and many others. He has plans of continuing the the Earth Anthem project by collaborating with the world’s leading musicians and singers to create consecutive editions.

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

https://yourstory.com/2017/06/abhay-earth-anthem/

~~EARTH ANTHEM~~

Multilanguage

~~Published on Jun 4, 2013~~

Earth Anthem written and produced by poet-diplomat Abhay K. (www.abhayk.com) is in 8 world languages including 6 official UN languages.

Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish as well as Hindi & Nepali.

Singer: Shreya Sotang, Music: Sapan Ghimire

UNESCO has hailed the idea of an official Earth Anthem proposed by Abhay K. as a creative and inspiring thought that would contribute bringing the world together.

More at http://www.earthanthem.net

Earth Anthem (Multilingual) by Abhay K.

Our cosmic oasis, cosmic blue pearl, the most beautiful planet in the universe, our cosmic oasis, cosmic blue pearl all the continents and the oceans of the world, united we stand as flora and fauna, united we stand as species of one earth …

#HappyEarthDay #EarthDay2018 #MotherEarth #NoPlanetB #MotherEarth #NeedsProtection #AbhaysEarthAnthem #TributeToPlanetsBeautyAndDiversity #Multilanguage #PoetDiplomat #AbhayKumai #Commemorate #WorldEnvironmentDay

#WeAllAreOne #ItIsWhatItIs #DrRex #HortyRex #hrexachwordpress

 

Pentatonix …. “🎼🎼 Ed Sheeran’s ‘Perfect’ Cover …. 🎼🎼 …. “!!

~~April 13, 2018~~ 

PERFECT

~Pentatonix Creates ‘Perfect’ Harmonies in Latest Video~

THEY NEVER CEASE TO AMAZE ME!!

Another cover from one of my favorite music groups.

Their talent is amazing.

Another hit for sure!!

Just downloaded their new album to in music library.

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Pentatonix, the a cappella quartet, released their latest album of covers, PTX Presents: Top Pop Vol. 1 on Friday (April 13). The group has followed the premiere of the album with a new video – this time for their take on Ed Sheeran’s”Perfect”.

For “Perfect“, the well-dressed singers harmonize in various rooms of a muted old-school building as baritone Scott Hoying takes lead.

At the video’s peak, cellist Kevin Olusola’s solo leads to a ballerina pirouetting, right before the group joins in on the swoon of a chorus.

~SOURCE~

http://www.billboard.com

#ACapella #Pentatonix #FiveMemberACapellaGroup #ScottHoying #KirstinMaldonado #KevinOlusola #MitchGrassi #MattSallee #Awesome #DebutsNewVideo #Cover #OfficialMusicVideo #Cover #RecentSmash #PTXPresents #TopPopVol1 #Perfect #EdSheeeran #MusicVoiceSoul

#WeAllAreOne #ItIsWhatItIs #DrRex #HortyRex #hrexach

~~Perfect~~

PTXofficial

~~Published on Apr 13, 2018~~

Pentatonix

OFFICIAL VIDEO

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Randy Rainbow Song Parody …. “🙄 You Can’t Stop Them …. At ALL 🙄 …. “!!

~~April 9, 2018~~ 

PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATIONS

Fresh off the presses!

PUBLISHED TODAY

Randy has a new video out … quite apropos.

Thanks for keeping us kinda sane with these videos during this endless fuckery that Drumpf’s presidency is.

This video says it all.

RANDY RANDY RANDY!!

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~~GRAPHICS SOURCE~~ 

Google Images

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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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~FOLLOW RANDY RAINBOW~

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/RandyRainbow

Follow @RandyRainbow on INSTAGRAM

https://instagram.com/randyrainbow/

Randy’s Twitter Account

Tweets by RandyRainbow

#JustForFun #Parody #RandyRainbow #Exclusive #RandyRainbowOfficialPage #Trump #Drumpf #Laughter #TheBestMedicine #USA #ComedianRandyRainbow #CantStopHisTweets #PresidentialProclamations

#WeAllAreOne #ItIsWhatItIs #DrRex #HortyRex #hrexach

~~YOU CAN’T STOP HIS TWEETS!~~

~~Published on Apr 9, 2018~~

A Randy Rainbow Song Parody

Fresh off the presses!

Randy Rainbow 60 Minutes Parody …. “🤨 Secretary of Education (Really?) …. Randy Interviews Betsy DeVos! 🤨 …. “!!

~~March 17, 2017~~ 

Randy Rainbow Interviews Betsy DeVos

‘Are You a Little High Right Now?’

“Laughter is the best medicine.”

Thanks for keeping us kinda sane with these videos during this endless fuckery that Drumpf’s presidency is.

This video says it all.

RANDY RANDY RANDY!!

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Satirist Randy Rainbow is at it again with his “interview” of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, who in a recent 60 Minutes interview, proved she knows very little about her job, except for the damage she’s done, like rescinding protections for transgender students, rolling back campus sexual assault guidelines, and slashing guidelines for disabled students.

In a 60 Minutes-esque profile, Rainbow says,

“The wealthiest member of Donald Trump’s cabinet, Betsy DeVos looks like a Macy’s Thanksgiving Day balloon of Helen Mirren and thinks the #MeToo movement is absolutely adorable.”

“When she’s not busy decoupaging or defunding public education she can be found at local elementary schools interviewing potential secretaries of state,” Rainbow continues.

Watch Rainbow skewer DeVos below.

~~SOURCE~~ 

http://www.advocate.com

~~GRAPHICS SOURCE~~ 

Google Images

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~FOLLOW RANDY RAINBOW~

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/RandyRainbow

Follow @RandyRainbow on INSTAGRAM

https://instagram.com/randyrainbow/

Randy’s Twitter Account

 

Tweets by RandyRainbow

#JustForFun #Parody #RandyRainbow #Exclusive #RandyRainbowOfficialPage #BetsyDeVos #SecretaryOfEducation #WealthiestMember #DrumpfsCabinet #MacysThanksgivingDayBalloon #HelenMirren #MeTooMovement #Interview

#WeAllAreOne #ItIsWhatItIs #DrRex #HortyRex #hrexach

~~Randy Rainbow Interviews Betsy DeVos!~~

~~Published on Mar 16, 2018~~

Randy Rainbow … right off the presses!!

STEPHEN HAWKING …. “💫✨💫 Fly High, Sir …. The Universe Awaits You 💫✨💫 …. “!!

~~March 14, 2018~~ 

Stephen William Hawking, CH CBE FRS FRSA, (8 January 1942 – 14 March 2018), was an English theoretical physicist, cosmologist, author and Director of Research at the Centre for Theoretical Cosmology within the University of Cambridge.

His scientific works included a collaboration with Roger Penrose on gravitational singularity theorems in the framework of general relativity and the theoretical prediction that black holes emit radiation, often called Hawking radiation.

Hawking was the first to set out a theory of cosmology explained by a union of the general theory of relativity and quantum mechanics.

He was a vigorous supporter of the many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics.

~Wikipedia~

The physicist, who died Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at age 76, wasn’t expected to see his 25th birthday, after being diagnosed with the incurable neurodegenerative condition ALS at age 21.

Though Hawking beat the odds for more than five decades, the scientist told the Guardian in 2011 that death was never far from his mind.

~~GRAPHICS SOURCE~~ 

Google Images

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🙏🏽 🙏🏽 … Fly High, Sir!!  🙏🏽 🙏🏽

Hicham Bennir’s Video

GREAT MINDS SO CONNECTED

COINCIDENCE?

🙏🏽 🙏🏽 … Thank You, Sir!!  🙏🏽 🙏🏽

University of Cambridge’s Video

#StephenHawking #PassedAway #FlyHighSir #TheUniverseAwaitsYou #EnglishTheoreticalPhysicist #Cosmologist #Author #DirectorOfResearch #CentreForTheoretical Cosmology #UniversityOfCambridge #ManyWorlds #InterpretationOfQuantumMechanics

#WeAllAreOne #ItIsWhatItIs #DrRex #HortyRex #hrexach

~Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis~

ALS is a group of rare neurological diseases that mainly involve the nerve cells (neurons) responsible for controlling voluntary muscle movement. Voluntary muscles produce movements like chewing, walking, and talking. The disease is progressive, meaning the symptoms get worse over time.

Currently, there is no cure for ALS and no effective treatment to halt, or reverse, the progression of the disease.