Monthly Archives: March 2013

Monday Open Thread | The Movies of John Hughes

Posted on March 25, 2013 by rikyrah

Most of my formative weekends were spent in a darkened movie theater. And, one of the most influential filmmakers during those years was the late John Hughes. John Wilden Hughes, Jr.[1] (February 18, 1950 – August 6, 2009) was an … Continue reading →

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George Zimmerman’s brother compares Trayvon Martin to baby killer in racist tweet

Posted on March 24, 2013 by SouthernGirl2

Mediaite : Robert Zimmerman, Jr., brother of Trayvon Martin shooter George Zimmerman, continued his everything-including-the-racist-kitchen-sink PR offensive on behalf of his brother by repeatedly tweeting a photo comparison of the teenager his brother shot, and De’Marquise Elkins, the 17 year-old who … Continue reading →

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Sunday Open Thread | Sandy Patty | Praise & Worship

Posted on March 24, 2013 by SouthernGirl2

Sandra Faye “Sandi” Patty (born July 12, 1956) is an American Christian music singer. For many years she was known as Sandi Patti. She has been dubbed “The Voice” by critics because of her wide range and flexibility. Patty was … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Current Events, Gospel, Inspiration, Music, News, Open Thread, Politics, Praise, Spirituality, Worship | Tagged , , , , | 23 Comments

Video | OMAHA, NE Police Using Excessive Force

Posted on March 23, 2013 by rikyrah

Read the commentary from the Youtube video poster. 12 fucking cop cars to handle an inquiry of why a truck was being towed with expired license plates?

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Video | CNN Parroting RIGHT WING Smears on VP Biden’s Paris Trip: Questioning President Obama’s Travel & Transparency

Posted on March 23, 2013 by rikyrah

Who REALLY wants to know how much the President Obama and Vice President Biden’s trips costs? WHO?!!! Erin Burnett and CNN aka FOX WANNABES are picking up where WINGNUT, Rep Michele Bachmann, teabaggers, and hack journalists left off. One day, CNN goes … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread | Michael Rose | Reggae Week

Posted on March 23, 2013 by SouthernGirl2

Michael Rose (born 11 July 1957) is a Grammy award winning reggae singer from Jamaica. Possessing a wide-ranged voice, Rose would regularly meet in Kingston with singers, musicians, writers, and producers such as Dennis Brown, Big Youth, The Wailers, Gregory … Continue reading →

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Photos | President Obama receives welcoming ceremony in Jordan

Posted on March 22, 2013 by SouthernGirl2
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Photos | President Obama Visits the Church of the Nativity

Posted on March 22, 2013 by SouthernGirl2
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Photos | President Obama Visits the Holocaust Memorial Museum

Posted on March 22, 2013 by SouthernGirl2
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Friday Open Thread | Michael Rose | Reggae Week

Posted on March 22, 2013 by SouthernGirl2

The singer took to the road in 1996, as part of Heartbeat’s Culture Splash Tour. He continued touring during 1997, and live appearances from this period were featured on the Party in Session — Live album, released later that year. … Continue reading →

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