Monthly Archives: December 2012

Friday Open Thread

“Santa Baby“ was originally recorded by Eartha Kitt with Heri René and his orchestra in New York city on October 6, 1953. It was released by RCA Victor Records as catalog number 20-5502 (in USA)[3] and by EMI on the … Continue reading

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Thursday Open Thread

“Silver Bells” is a classic Christmas song, composed by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans. The lyric is unusual for a Christmas song in that it describes the festival in the city and not a rural setting. Silver Bells was first … Continue reading

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Wednesday Open Thread

Ray Charles Robinson (September 23, 1930 – June 10, 2004), better known by his shortened stage name Ray Charles, was an American musician. Ray was a pioneer in the genre of soul music during the 1950s by fusing rhythm & … Continue reading

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Photos |First Lady Michelle Obama donates to Toys for Tots

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Video- George Zimmerman case: Judge denies motion to take him off GPS

Orlando Sentinel Judge Debra Nelson denied a motion this morning to modify the conditions of George Zimmerman’s release after his attorneys argued their client has complied with GPS monitoring and residency restrictions but deserves to be free due to safety … Continue reading

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Tuesday Open Thread

“Jingle Bells” is one of the best-known and commonly sung winter songs in the world. It was written by James Lord Pierpont (1822–1893) and published under the title “One Horse Open Sleigh” in the autumn of 1857. Even though it … Continue reading

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Monday Open Thread

Ametia                    Rikyrah                            SG2 Sleigh Ride” is a popular light orchestral piece composed by Leroy Anderson. The composer had the original idea for the piece during a heat wave in July 1946; he finished the work in February 1948. Lyrics, about … Continue reading

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Photos | The First Family Attend the Annual ‘Christmas in Washington’ Presentation

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Video | Melissa Harris Perry & Daughter Parker’s Co-Interview With Gabriele Douglas

Really appreciated the interview MHP and her daughter Parker had with Gabby Douglas. It was a smart move to get another young black pre-teenage girl interview Gabby, ask the quesitons that are dear to young girls, and receive the answers … Continue reading

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Sunday Open Thread

“Mary, Did You Know?” is a Christmas song with lyrics written by Mark Lowry and music written by Buddy Greene. Mark wrote the words in 1984 “when his pastor asked him to write the program for the living Christmas tree … Continue reading

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