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Sep 11, 2015

Palestine flag to fly at UN headquarters after majority vote 119 of 193 UN member states gathered at general assembly vote yes to resolution

English: The postage stamp of United Nations, Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People (1981) Русский: Почтовая марка Организации Объединённых Наций, неотъемлемые права палестинского народа (1981) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Map of Israel, the Palestinian territories (West Bank and Gaza Strip), the Golan Heights, and portions of neighbouring countries. Also United Nations deployment areas in countries adjoining Israel or Israeli-held territory, as of January 2004. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Palestine’s flag will fly at UN headquarters after the general assembly overwhelmingly approved a Palestinian resolution, infuriating Israel with a move that Palestinians described as a step toward UN membership.

There were 119 votes in favor out of 193 UN members.

The US and Israel were among eight countries that voted against the Palestinian-drafted resolution, which says the flags of non-member observer states such as Palestine shall be raised at the New York headquarters.

Most of the 28-nation European Union were among the 45 nations that abstained from voting. However, France and more than half a dozen others voted in favor of the Palestinian resolution after the EU split on the issue.

“It’s a step to the recognition of Palestine as a full member state of the United Nations,” Palestinian prime minister Rami Hamdallah told reporters in Paris earlier on Thursday.

The only other non-member observer state is the Vatican, which reacted coolly when the Palestinians first circulated their draft resolution last month.

The Palestinians initially presented their initiative as a joint effort with the Holy See, but the Vatican said it would not co-sponsor the resolution and requested that its name be removed from the text.

The Vatican said on Wednesday it had not decided whether to fly its flag next to Palestine’s should the resolution pass.

The resolution says observer states’ flags will be flown within 20 days. Palestinian diplomats say they expect their flag to be raised on 30 September, the day the Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, addresses world leaders at the annual gathering of the assembly.

Ron Proser, Israel’s UN ambassador, criticised the assembly for adopting the resolution, saying “the assembly would vote to declare the Earth is flat if the Palestinians proposed it”. US ambassador Samantha Power said raising the Palestinian flag will not bring Israelis and Palestinians any closer together.

Alongside France, EU members Sweden, Italy, Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, Luxembourg, Belgium, Malta and Poland voted yes.

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Sep 9, 2015

Promoting Twilight In The Park: Free Summer Concerts In Balboa Park San Diego

From Chloe Louise at the ronnie republic......I am looking for more pictures from Twilight in the Park.......to include in my blog........Seriously, I love to go there and I love to write about it......I would like everyone in San Diego to know about this great opportunity to listen to music in Balboa Park free on summer nights. I would also appreciate any tips on promoting it on my blog......thanks....cl....the ronnie re.......here is my e-mail....chloe.louise.langendorf.louis@gmail.com......

Remembering Mike Waggener: Twilight In The Park Summer Concert Series: Balboa Park Success Story

Jul 25, 2018

Mike Waggener Appreciation Evening........

Mike passed away in April. He worked very hard to establish Twilight in the Park concert series in Balboa Park. The concerts have been so well attended there was not a seat left for Santana Ways last year. All of Mike's work was volunteer.

Rest in peace, Mike, and thank you for spending your time to enrich our life in San Diego.

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2017 Update..........

Just reminding everyone Twilight In The Park summer concert series starts again next week on Tuesday, June 20.

It is a lovely experience in the evening and a good way to walk your dog in the summer in San Diego.

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It's impossible not to notice the success of Twilight in the Park--the summer concert series held Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 at the Spreckles" Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park, San Diego, California.

The concerts start the 3rd week in June and continue through the end of August.

The live music was particularly impressive this year as the place was packed and the enthusiasm of the crowd was infectious.

Speaking with organizer Mike Waggener about the goal of the evening events he was very anxious for the citizens of San Diego to know that the concerts are for everyone--every group of people are included and everyone is welcome.

The kids, the young families, the seniors, the dancers, the singers.......there is plenty of space for everyone......lovely wheelchair access, several parking lots and frequent trams.

Mike wanted to be sure and mention that there is plenty of room for everyone to dance--kids and couples--the area is giant.......and this year Mike has incorporated dancing lessons, as well.

But this year particularly one could not help but notice the immense talent of the bands..........

I'm talking about Santana Ways--the crowd was on their feet as the band played several encores.

Talking about The Coronado Big Band--swing fan or not their rendition of Sing Sing Sing is truly amazing and unforgettable.

Mike related that most of the line-up stays the same as the bands and orchestra are extremely talented and we are so lucky to have them year after year but there is always room for new groups, too. The goal is to have something for everybody.

As the 30 year organizer of the famous summer event Mike was very thrilled for all of the guests to know that one new band we have this years is Bi-Nacional deMambo Orchestra from Tijuana.

Oh, and my favorite part......there is plenty of room for dogs and their owners--enough space for the dogs to spread out and enjoy themselves, too.

For locals.......we are located near North Park, South Park, Downtown, Logan Heights and it is perfect for walking your dog in the evening......many folks are bringing their dinner and enjoying a picnic on the steps, in the spacious area of bench seating or bringing a blanket and relaxing on the grass.

Thank you, Mike, from the citizens of San Diego for working so hard for 30 years to bring us this fantastic opportunity for music in Balboa Park on summer nights......good job and well done.

Looks Friendly: Needs A Place To Stay

This very cute individual needs a home.............

Arriving at Pit Bulls And Friends Dog Rescue in the North Park area of San Diego today.

Fred Kole, owner and director will be receiving this very beautiful pit bull puppy along with 8 other members of his or her family--foster parents are needed.

There are many ways to help and here is a link to the facebook page for more information:

https://www.facebook.com/pitbullsandfriendsrescue

here is Fred's phone number 619-813-7461

be sure and check out Teddy.....he has the cutest ears.........

Sep 8, 2015

Talking about Donald Trump..........and his hair.......

At the end of the day this is the look Donald Trump would like to achieve--this is the message he is really trying to send--but when it comes to color, texture, strength, confidence--it might just come down to gene pool.

These dogs need a mom........or a dad...........

These very cute dogs are looking for a new home or a new foster home........would you like to be a mother?........or father or provide a temporary foster home.

There are many options and there are many ways to help.........

As you can see by the photos these kids are in need of assistance and luckily they will be arriving at the pit bull rescue group Pit Bulls and Friends Dog Rescue in San Diego tomorrow.

Fred Kole runs the organization and he is always in need of help of any kind as there are always more dogs needing a place to stay than available homes and parents.

Be sure and see the last picture of the adorable puppy.....he is really a cute one...he or she, that is.

If you can help or you know anyone that can help give Fred a call--he will really appreciate it and he is friendly and nice to talk with on the phone, as well. His dog knowledge is impressive and he takes his dog rescue very seriously.

Thanks for reading and thank you for your good ideas.

Here is Fred's number.......619-813-7461

Pitbulls and Friends Dog Rescue....San Diego

here is a link to the page of Pit Bulls and Friends Dog Rescue:

http://www.pitbullsandfriends.org/

and here is a link to the facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/pitbullsandfriendsrescue

I copied these pictures from the facebook page....please check it out for a little more information.

Chloe Louise shared Cindy Eischer's album.

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Cindy Eischer added 6 new photos to the album: DOGS in Need of fund to spay/neutere, shots etc.

Cindy Eischer added 6 new photos to the album: DOGS in Need of fund to spay/neutere, shots etc. — with Mina Rahim.

Need funds to get 3 dogs spayed/neutered, shots and micro-chipped At Pets R Us in Pamdale...total fee is $354 . Appointment set for Sept 8th. Women reached out to the community for help. Please send your donations to 661-272-1600 under cindy Eischer or Paypal to Eischer@att.net. Thank you for helping. She is signing over the 5 pups from mom to go to a rescue in San Diego on the same say the other 3 dogs are being fixed. right now, I'm paying for everything out of pocket to make sure no more litters are born so I need and appreciate what monetary help you can give. Thank you.