Sulawesi Babirusa Babyrousa celebensis – Palm Oil Detectives

Source: Sulawesi Babirusa Babyrousa celebensis – Palm Oil Detectives

♫ Amie ♫ | Filosofa’s Word

This one charted at #27 in the U.S. and in Canada … and nowhere else, as best I can find out.  I went with the live version tonight … the studio version has a bit better sound quality, but … I was in the mood to ‘see’ as well as ‘hear’.  And thank you, Keith, for your three excellent suggestions!  You’ve helped me out this week!!!  Got any more?  😊

Amie

Pure Prairie League 

Source: ♫ Amie ♫ | Filosofa’s Word

7 billion human beings – Silent Songs of Sonsnow

“I am one of the 7 billion human beings alive today. We each have a responsibility to think about humanity and the good of the world because it affects our own future. We weren’t born on this planet at this time to create problems but to bring about some benefit.”

His Holiness the great 14th Dalai Lama

Source: 7 billion human beings – Silent Songs of Sonsnow

Planet Fitness outlets receive bomb threats after far right derides gym policy | LGBTQ+ rights | The Guardian

More than 40 Planet Fitness locations across the country have received bomb threats after a conservative movement against the gym’s trans-inclusive locker room policy went viral online.

In the weeks since the backlash against the gym chain started in March, at least 43 locations in Connecticut, Florida, Alabama and other states have received bomb threats, according to progressive media watchdog group Media Matters

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Source: Planet Fitness outlets receive bomb threats after far right derides gym policy | LGBTQ+ rights | The Guardian

Swing Dancing at the 1939 New York World’s Fair ~ Vintage Everyday

There is a remarkable bit of film, taken some time in 1939 or 1940, from the New York World’s Fair. It is silent, in color and features numerous couples, black and white but mostly all female, swing dancing and fox trotting to the music of Glen Gray and the Casa Loma Orchestra. It comes from a wonderful series of amateur films taken by a fellow named Medicus that documents nearly all aspects of the Fair.

Source: Swing Dancing at the 1939 New York World’s Fair ~ Vintage Everyday

Baisakhi: A Reflection on Sacrifice – Kaushal Kishore

 

Baisakhi, observed on the 13th of April annually, carries deep cultural and religious significance, especially within the Sikh community. It’s a lively celebration marking both the harvest festival in Punjab and the inception of the Khalsa community by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699.

The day commences with worshippers gathering at gurdwaras for special prayers and joining colourful processions known as Nagar Kirtan. Festivities include traditional music, dances like Bhangra and Gidda, and lavish feasts.

Every year on April 13th, Amritsar hosts a lively fair commemorating Baisakhi at Sri Harmandir Sahib Gurdwara (Golden Temple), drawing thousands from near and far.

A short distance away from the Golden Temple complex is a spacious park, Jallianwalla Bagh, where on April 13, 1919, thoudands of people had gathered to celebrate Baisakhi, and also to peacefully protest the repressive Rowlatt Act, and the arrest of two nationalist leaders, Satya Pal and Saifuddin Kitchlew.

Unexpectedly, Brigadier General Reginald Dyer, acting on the directive of Lieutenant Governor of Punjab, Michael O’Dwyer, led British forces into the park. With no prior warning to disperse, he commanded his troops to open fire on the unarmed gathering.

Narrow Entry to Jallianwala Bagh

Jallianwala Bagh had only one exit, the other three sides being enclosed by walls. After positioning his troops to block the sole exit, Dyer ordered them to shoot at the crowd, persisting in firing even as the protestors attempted to escape.

Bullet Marks on the Wall

The tragic event claiming 379 lives and injuring 2000 ignited intense anger among Indians, prompting a harsh response from the government. Newspapers were censored, and their editors imprisoned, reminiscent of the oppressive measures taken after the 1857 revolt.

The lacklustre investigation, coupled with initial praise for Dyer, fueled widespread resentment toward the British, culminating in the non-cooperation movement of 1920. The event marked a pivotal moment in India’s contemporary narrative, propelling Gandhi towards wholehearted dedication to Indian nationalism and independence from British rule.

Their sacrifice will always remain etched in the heart of every Indian. I had the privilege to visit this holy place and to pay homage to the martyrs of Jallianwala Bagh massacre…

Source: Baisakhi: A Reflection on Sacrifice – Kaushal Kishore

Songs I Like (24) | beetleypete

From the very first time I heard them, I loved Earth Wind & Fire. They threw every genre into the mix, combining Disco with Funk and Soul, even a hint of Jazz or a big power ballad, sometimes in the same song.

To watch them on video was a delight. They had so many band members and backing singers on stage, there was so much going on to see. I really wish I had seen them live.

In 1979, this song became a favourite with Disco fans, and Soul fans too. Forty-five years later, I reckon it is still fantastic.

The lyrics are on the video.

Source: Songs I Like (24) | beetleypete

Writing With Pepe Y Cogito – yaskhan

@captainedward is in italics 

A wild soul
An untamed spirit 
A whole child 

wildflowers bloom
Her soul fragrant 
Innocence awakened 

Fragrant weeds 
Wildflower corsage 
Sprouting seeds

Inhale the ambrose 
Flowery corset 
Blooms begin 

Waist unlaced 
Her petals open 
Flower breathes 

Letting go 
Strings attached 
Breathing blooms 
Unfettered 

Breathing blooms 
Verses of unlaced 
Self-restraint 

Floral undone 
Sonants pure 
Aphrodisiac 

Poetry 
Sublimes pheromones 
Venus traps 

Poesy 
Ethereal essence 
Stirring the heart 

Stirring love
In the poet’s art
From the heart 

Ditty symphony 
Aesthetics 
Soulful 

Soul awakes 
Touching beauty’s truth 
With her mind 

Pulling heartstrings
The awakening 
Of her quintessential 

The wild part 
Erato beguiles 
With her lyre 

Hermes feels 
Music of the gods 
Instrument of love 

Hermes strung 
Heart-shaped instrument 
Muses play 

Hermes hymn 
Heart shaped string 
Cupid’s flirt 

Hermes hymn 
Heart shaped string quiver 
Eros bows 

Musings 
Quivering senses 
The heart strings warmed 

Emotions 
Muse plays on heart strings 
Warm cool jazz 

Sweet sensibility 
Sense of the pulse 
Heart warming musings 

A sweet sense 
Heart’s ability 
Warm pulses 

Surrender 
Sensational 
Warmth 

Catch the breeze 
That carries your dream 
Poems wake 

I breathe the zephyr 
carrying my dreams 
awakening words 

Zephyrus 
My bare page flutters 
Words fly off 

Gently 
They caress 
Syllables sync 

Soft vowels 
Sweet diphthongs caress 
Consonants 

Qbits touch 
Whisper of vowels 
Sweetly serenading 

Orbiting
Particles of speech 
Entangle 

Asterisk 
Soul particles 
Celestial energy 

Astral signs 
Portraits of the souls 
Seeing stars 

Starry eyes 
Heart beating 
Souls embrace 

Souls embrace 
No solo mio 
Aria 

Aether wrapped 
Folding into a song 
Rendezvous 

Duet sings 
Cyber aether rings 
Fond rondelles 

Orchestra 
Pulling heart strings 
Fusion mystical 

Heartstrings hum
In mystic fusion 
Recharging 

Syllables synchronise
Fusing along 
Emotionally charged

Source: Writing With Pepe Y Cogito – yaskhan