Monthly Archives: May 2015

Sunday Open Thread

Posted on May 31, 2015 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope you enjoy this weekend with family and friends. This week, the President donned a yarmulka at Adas Israel Congregation, where he also sang and danced with some preschoolers, marked the first Memorial Day since our war … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread | Music of the 1970’s

Posted on May 30, 2015 by rikyrah

Good Morning. I hope you enjoy this weekend with family and friends. We finish the 1970’s in 1975. We will return back to it. 1975 1. Born to Run – Bruce Springsteen 2. Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen 3. Walk This … Continue reading →

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Video| Minneapolis Police Threatens to Break Black Teen’s Legs | Why? ‘Because I feel Like Arresting You’

Posted on May 29, 2015 by rikyrah

ICYMI Yes, in the land of 10,000 Lakes, police harassment and brutality happens; YOU BETCHA! When Officer Rod Webber quickly approached the car that Hamza Jeylani was sitting in, the 17-year-old hit record on his cell phone. Hamza Jeylani Courtesy … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread | Music of the 1970’s

Posted on May 29, 2015 by rikyrah

Enjoy the music of the 1970’s. Top 10, according to Billboard. 1974 1. No Woman, No Cry – Bob Marley and the Wailers 2. Sweet Home Alabama – Lynyrd Skynyrd 3. You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet – Bachman-Turner Overdrive 4. … Continue reading →

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Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari’s Inauguration

Posted on May 28, 2015 by SouthernGirl2
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Thursday Open Thread | Music of the 1970’s

Posted on May 28, 2015 by rikyrah

Enjoy the music of the 1970’s. Top 10, according to Billboard. 1973 1. Free Bird – Lynyrd Skynyrd 2. Let’s Get It On – Marvin Gaye 3. Midnight Train to Georgia – Gladys Knight and the Pips 4. Dream On … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread | Music of the 1970’s

Posted on May 27, 2015 by rikyrah

Enjoy the music of the 1970’s. Top 10, according to Billboard. 1972 1. Superstition – Stevie Wonder 2. Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone – The Temptations 3. Smoke on the Water – Deep Purple 4. Lean on Me – Bill … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread | Music of the 1970’s

Posted on May 26, 2015 by rikyrah

Enjoy the music of the 1970’s. Top 10, according to Billboard. 1971 1. Stairway to Heaven – Led Zeppelin 2. Imagine – John Lennon 3. What’s Going On – Marvin Gaye 4. Let’s Stay Together – Al Green 5. Maggie … Continue reading →

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First Lady Michelle Obama Remarks at 2015 Oberlin College Commencement

Posted on May 25, 2015 by rikyrah

“If you truly wish to carry on the #Oberlin legacy, you need to run to and not from the noise.” – @FLOTUS #obieCRW pic.twitter.com/m2bsqltOgg — Oberlin College (@oberlincollege) May 25, 2015 “We have an opportunity be a beacon of hope … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | Music of the 1970’s

Posted on May 25, 2015 by rikyrah

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!! We’re going to begin the 1970’s. The top 10 songs for the decade. 1970 1. Layla – Derek and the Dominos 2. Bridge Over Troubled Water – Simon and Garfunkel 3. Let It Be – The Beatles … Continue reading →

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