Monthly Archives: July 2013

Saturday Open Thread

Posted on July 13, 2013 by rikyrah

Good Morning. Enjoy this weekend with family and friends. This week, the White House hosted the second Annual Kids’ State Dinner, while the President laid out his vision for building a better, smarter, faster government, awarded the 2012 National Medals … Continue reading →

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State of Florida vs George Zimmerman -Verdict Watch

Posted on July 12, 2013 by SouthernGirl2

(CBS NEWS) Deliberations have begun in the trial of George Zimmerman, the former neighborhood watch volunteer charged in the shooting death of Florida teen Trayvon Martin. The jury, which consists of a panel of six women, is weighing a second-degree … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread | Soundtrack Composers | John Williams

Posted on July 12, 2013 by rikyrah

You couldn’t have a week like this without John Williams. John Towner Williams (born February 8, 1932) is an American composer, conductor and pianist. He is considered to be one of the greatest film composers of all time.[1][citation needed] In … Continue reading →

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State of Florida vs George Zimmerman Trial (day 14 )

Posted on July 12, 2013 by SouthernGirl2

(CNN) — George Zimmerman was the star witness Thursday in his trial for the death of Trayvon Martin — for the prosecution, not in his defense. Assistant State Attorney Bernie de la Rionda tried to use the defendant’s words against … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread | Soundtrack Composers | Mike Post

Posted on July 11, 2013 by rikyrah

Today’s composer is Mike Post. Mr. Post wrote a lot of music for the tv of my youth. I loved Mike Post so much that I bought a CD of his tv themes..LOL Mike Post (born Leland Michael Postil, September … Continue reading →

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State of Florida vs George Zimmerman Trial (day 13 )

Posted on July 11, 2013 by SouthernGirl2

(Washington Post) In the end, George Zimmerman — a man who gave his account of a tragic night to police many times and who told his story on national television — stayed silent. The neighborhood watch volunteer, whose February 2012 … Continue reading →

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The Kids’ State Dinner

Posted on July 10, 2013 by rikyrah

hat tip-The Obama Diary First Lady Michelle Obama welcomes junior chefs and their parents to the 2013 Kids’ State Dinner at the White House. July 9, 2013. President Obama makes a surprise appearance at the 2013 Kids’ State Dinner.   … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread | Soundtrack Composers | Elmer Bernstein

Posted on July 10, 2013 by rikyrah

Today’s composer is Elmer Bernstein: Elmer Bernstein (April 4, 1922 – August 18, 2004) was an American composer and conductor best known for his many film scores. In a career which spanned fifty years, he composed music for hundreds of … Continue reading →

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State of Florida vs George Zimmerman Trial (day 12 )

Posted on July 10, 2013 by SouthernGirl2

(CNN) — In a hearing Tuesday outside of the jury’s presence, attorneys in the George Zimmerman trial argued about whether jurors should see the defense’s 3D re-creation of the altercation between the neighborhood watch captain and Trayvon Martin. The defense … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread | Soundtrack Composers | Bernard Herrmann

Posted on July 9, 2013 by rikyrah

Today’s Composer is Bernard Herrmann.   Bernard Herrmann (June 29, 1911 – December 24, 1975) was an American composer known for his work in motion pictures. An Academy Award-winner (for The Devil and Daniel Webster, 1941), Herrmann is particularly known … Continue reading →

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