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[Bèsame*]

Olympic Fever

[Bèsame*]

With seemingly unstoppable momentum during the summer of 1967, on 18 May The Beatles signed a contract to represent the BBC, and Britain, on Our World, the world’s first live television satellite link-up to be seen by approximately 400 million people across five continents.

The Beatles’ appearance was announced four days later, on 22 May. John Lennon wrote the song ‘All You Need Is Love’ especially for the occasion, to the brief given by the BBC: it had to be simple so that viewers around the world would understand it.

"We were big enough to command an audience of that size, and it was for love. It was for love and bloody peace. It was a fabulous time. I even get excited now when I realise that’s what it was for: peace and love, people putting flowers in guns."
Ringo Starr
Anthology

Our World took place on 25 June 1967. Between the announcement and the broadcast date, The Beatles recorded the rhythm track and some basic vocals.

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by Bèsame*

Olympic Fever

Any excitement I had about the Olympics faded fast when I learned that Steven Van de Velde, 29, and his partner, Matthew Immers, secured their spot in the upcoming Games, for two men's beach volleyball.

While Immers didn't do anything criminal as far as I know and I actually feel kind of bad that he's stuck with the guy, Steven Van de Velde flew from Amsterdam to England ten years ago to meet a 12 year girl who he met online and was charged with raping her. He was aware of her age at the time and was sentenced to a 4 year term but only served one year in the Netherlands.

And I quote: The Dutch Olympic Committee has stood by its decision to nominate Van de Velde for the national team, despite the backlash. The organization has maintained that the decision lies with the national volleyball federation, which has opted not to impose further sanctions on him.

"Van de Velde now meets all the qualification requirements for the Olympic Games and is therefore part of the team," the committee said.

First, there are going to be TONS of underage girls there, both competing and as spectators and volunteers and working the event. Second, I don't think a person rightfully convicted of a violent crime should ever be able to participate and/or qualify for an Olympic event...or hold office...or take part in the judicial system...or...so on and so forth. Third, Sha'Carri Richardson, a black female track runner, was disqualified for popping positive for marijuana, a drug that does NOT enhance performance even though she's been killing it. Her Olympic dreams are OVER, for taking something because her mother died and she was hurting and stressed out, not because she violated another human being.

I hope the numbers for the men's volleyball segments tank. I'll watch Simone Biles because...duh, she's Simon Biles...but that's it at this point.

/rant

[nhplowboi]

Ruth must be rolling in her grave! God help us!!

[Kätzchen]

Originally Posted by nhplowboi

Ruth must be rolling in her grave! God help us!!

Thurgood Marshall, as well.

I’m not surprised by the T——p appointed Supreme Court Justices.

Citizens can kiss our country goodbye: It’s no longer America, as it has always been, if T——p wins the election. The Domino effect will kill our democracy.


No more beacon of light or hope.


<<<<<<<—— *heartbroken*

[nhplowboi]

I think I have posted about America's Got Talent before but I just enjoy the hell out of that show. The talent in the different categories is solid and the audience reactions are as great as the performers. That show always hits my emotion bone and was excellent tonight!

[Stone-Butch]

I love both AGT and Canadas Got Talent. I met the first winner for Canada , went to see her show with my brother, she is H O T. and can sing too lol.

[Gemme]

There is no monetary amount comparable for how good a nice, hot shower feels when it's been a long, hard day.

[Kätzchen]

I’ve been living on high protein pasta salads this summer
(Barilla+ sea shell pasta, avocado, olives, chickpeas, black beans, cubed ham or chicken, tiny tomatoes, on a bed of dark green romaine, drizzled homemade lemon vinaigrette with fresh Parmesan cheese).

[Kätzchen]

LINK TO CALENDAR: https://starwalk.space/en/news/october-meteor-showers

[Stone-Butch]

Someone shot at you know who and only hit his ear? If someone who can shoot better comes along send them up here we have a job for him too.

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by Stone-Butch

Someone shot at you know who and only hit his ear? If someone who can shoot better comes along send them up here we have a job for him too.

The kid shot well enough to kill someone.

[Stone-Butch]

I had no idea, I will stifle.

[Bèsame*]

I have 3 pinwheels in my garden right now. I love them! So Summer!!

[nhplowboi]

OK let's get to work people!! Kamala is going to need everyone's help! Let's stop the bickering, roll up our sleeves and get to work!

[Orema]

Originally Posted by nhplowboi

OK let's get to work people!! Kamala is going to need everyone's help! Let's stop the bickering, roll up our sleeves and get to work!

Harris will have my vote if she gets the nomination. I hope she’ll put Whitmer on the ticket with her, but I’m here for whoever gets the nomination. The Democratic nominee is the only thing between this country and Trump and I’m voting Blue.

Edit: Something else, I refuse to bicker, but the bickering doesn’t bother me. IF we have disagreements, the time to face them is now, but we need to make a commitment to vote for the nominee whomever wins the nomination.

[Kätzchen]

Image Credit: Blaine Franger @ BlaineBethanyGallery.com

[Stone-Butch]

WOW, I feel like a lonely little petunia in an onion patch.........

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by nhplowboi

OK let's get to work people!! Kamala is going to need everyone's help! Let's stop the bickering, roll up our sleeves and get to work!

Originally Posted by Orema

Harris will have my vote if she gets the nomination. I hope she’ll put Whitmer on the ticket with her, but I’m here for whoever gets the nomination. The Democratic nominee is the only thing between this country and Trump and I’m voting Blue.

Edit: Something else, I refuse to bicker, but the bickering doesn’t bother me. IF we have disagreements, the time to face them is now, but we need to make a commitment to vote for the nominee whomever wins the nomination.

Reports I saw said that her campaign raised more than $231 million in less than 48 hours, smashing Trump's previous record. Now, he wants to get his money back for the ads bashing Biden since his opponent has changed. *scoffs*

"We're not going back!"

Biden put aside his ego and is supporting a candidate that can win the election and I am living for it. Tickled pink, even. I love that the Zoom call for black women filled all 1000 allotted slots immediately and Zoom had to open it up completely. More than 44,000 black women came together to rally and support Kamala for more than 4 hours on that call.

For the first time in a long time, I am feeling something resembling hope for the future.

Also, I had a great interview today and my Prime goodies showed up as well.

I even think I know where my "I'm speaking!" shirt is.

It's been a great day!

[Bèsame*]