Monthly Archives: January 2013

Saturday Open Thread

Posted on January 19, 2013 by rikyrah

HERE’S THE INAUGURAL SCHEDULE: Pictures from the 2009 Inauguration

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Friday Open Thread | Diana Ross Week

Posted on January 18, 2013 by rikyrah

I hope you have enjoyed this week featuring Diana Ross. In taking this look at her career, it’s hard not to be in awe of Ms. Ross. When she accomplished what she did with her career, it was at a … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, First Lady Michelle Obama!!!

Posted on January 17, 2013 by rikyrah

Today is the 49th Birthday for our First Lady- Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama. Thank you, Mrs. Obama, for your service to our country. I couldn’t be more proud to have you as our First Lady if I tried.    

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Thursday Open Thread | Diana Ross Week

Posted on January 17, 2013 by rikyrah

Good Morning. Let’s reflect some more on Diana Ross. Continued solo career and development: 1981–1999 In October 1981, Ross released her first RCA album, Why Do Fools Fall in Love. The album sold over a million copies and featured hit … Continue reading →

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A Trio of Leadership In 2013

Posted on January 16, 2013 by rikyrah

THIS, here is the reason for the NRA’s DERANGEMENT. President Barack Hussein Obama Attorney General Eric Holder B. Todd Jones, Director U.S. Bureau of ( ATF&E) Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. How’s this for 21ST CENTURY DIVERSITY? WINNING!

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Video | President Obama Announces Gun Reform Plans

Posted on January 16, 2013 by rikyrah

Upated with video: President Obama Announces Action on Gun Control with 23 New Executive Order. Document can be read here.

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Wednesday Open Thread | Diana Ross Week

Posted on January 16, 2013 by rikyrah

Good Morning. Let’s reflect some more on Diana Ross. Film career: 1972–1999 Main articles: Lady Sings the Blues (film), Mahogany (film), The Wiz (film), Out of Darkness, and Double Platinum In 1971, Diana Ross began working on her first film, … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread | Diana Ross Week

Posted on January 15, 2013 by rikyrah

Good Morning. Let’s reflect some more on Diana Ross. Early solo career: 1970–1981 After her obligations with the Supremes were fulfilled with Jean Terrell set as the Supremes’ new lead vocalist, Ross signed a new contract as a solo artist … Continue reading →

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Video | President Obama Press Conference – Q & A On Debt Ceiling

Posted on January 14, 2013 by rikyrah

WE ARE NOT A “DEADBEAT NATION.” More to come.

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Monday Open Thread | Diana Ross Week

Posted on January 14, 2013 by rikyrah

Good Morning. We’re going to have some fun this week with a music legend: Diana Ross Diana Ross (born March 26, 1944[1]) is an American vocalist, recording artist and actress. Ross has a soprano vocal range.[2] Ross first rose to … Continue reading →

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