Monthly Archives: July 2014

Thursday Open Thread | Peabo Bryson Week

Posted on July 31, 2014 by rikyrah

More Peabo! Hope you’re enjoying Peabo this week. HERE YOU GO, SG2! Feel.the.FIRE If Ever You’re In My Arms Again You

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Terrorism: Israel bombing Gaza Market Place

Posted on July 31, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

https://soundcloud.com/intifada/israel-killing-intimidating-journalists-amid-gaza-communication-blackout

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Video | First Lady Michelle Obama: “The BLOOD of AFRICA RUNS Through MY VEINS

Posted on July 30, 2014 by rikyrah

Remarks by the First Lady at the Summit of the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders-– Full Transcript

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Chris Gunness, UNRWA Spokesman, breaks down on Al Jazeera Arabic about massacre of Palestinians

Posted on July 30, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

Hat tip: raven_rainfall

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White House Condemns Israel’s shelling of UN School in Gaza Strip

Posted on July 30, 2014 by rikyrah

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States is condemning Israel’s shelling of a U.N. school in the Gaza Strip that was sheltering displaced Palestinians. It’s the sharpest criticism the U.S. has leveled at Israel over the more than three weeks of … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread | Peabo Bryson Week: DUETS!

Posted on July 30, 2014 by rikyrah

Happy HUMP day, folks! Peabo’s duets are unmatched in their silky smooth deliveries. Celine Dion & Peabo Bryson – Beauty And The Beast Peabo Bryson & Regina Belle – Without You (Love Theme From ‘Leonard Part 6’) Peabo Bryson and … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread | Peabo Bryson Week

Posted on July 29, 2014 by rikyrah

Hello, everyone! More Peabo… Bryson’s family not only instilled in him his work ethic, but a love for music as well. “My mother was a serious music lover. Whenever there was somebody great in town, she’d drag us along to … Continue reading →

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Shujayea: Massacre at Dawn

Posted on July 28, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

Shujayea: Massacre at Dawn A powerful film with exclusive footage from the day of the Israeli assault on the densely populated Shujayea district. Filmmakers: Amjad Almalki and Ahmad Ashour Amid a renewed cycle of escalating tensions and violence, Israel launched … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | Peabo Bryson Week!

Posted on July 28, 2014 by rikyrah

Happy Monday, Everyone! This week’s featured artist is Mr. Peabo Bryson. Peabo Bryson (born Robert Peapo Bryson, April 13, 1951, given name changed from “Peapo” to Peabo c. 1965) is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter, born in Greenville, South … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery| In Memory of Palestinians killed in Gaza

Posted on July 27, 2014 by SouthernGirl2

Hat tip: Humanize Palestine A Song for Palestine

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