Monthly Archives: July 2014

Wednesday Open Thread | Male Groups of the 60’s – The Spinners

Posted on July 16, 2014 by rikyrah

More from The Spinners.

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Videos | Belhaven North Carolina Hospital’s Closure May Have Claimed a Life

Posted on July 15, 2014 by rikyrah

THE MAYOR ADAM O’NEIL’S WARNING: You can watch the whole series of events the community went through to prevent this disgraceful closure here: Audio contradicts Vidant Statement re. Pantego Creek, LLC

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Tuesday Open Thread | Male Groups of the 60’s – The Spinners

Posted on July 15, 2014 by rikyrah

More from The Spinners.

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Senator Mark Begich Brags about being “Total Thorn” in POTUS’ Side

Posted on July 14, 2014 by rikyrah

“I’m a thorn in Obama’s side. “I’ll be a thorn in his [posterior],” Begich (D-Alaska) said in an interview. “There’s times when I’m a total thorn, you know, and he doesn’t appreciate it. (*my caption)*I tried to get become that … Continue reading →

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Videos | Attorney General Eric Holder Challenges Republicans on Impeachment, Gridlock & Stands Firm on Statement about America’s Cowardice on RACE

Posted on July 14, 2014 by rikyrah

And the Wasilla Hillbilly-Don’t start NONE, won’t be NONE. Attorney General Holder delivers landmark speech on race IN 2009 Attorney General Holder standing by his statement on America’s cowardice about race July 13, 2014 Pierre Thomas, why don’t you ask … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | Male Groups of the 60’s – The Spinners

Posted on July 14, 2014 by rikyrah

For this week, we’ll enjoy fabulous music of some male groups of the 1960’s. Today’s group is The Spinners. The Spinners are an American soul music vocal group, active for over 50 years, and with a long run of classic … Continue reading →

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Sunday Open Thread | Sarah Vaughn

Posted on July 13, 2014 by rikyrah

Sarah Vaughan “The Lord’s Prayer” Sarah Vaughan “The Divine One” A Little Tear

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Reverend Dr. William Barber Speaks on America’s TRUE MORAL COMPASS

Posted on July 12, 2014 by rikyrah

True MORAL COMPASS

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Saturday Open Thread |Sarah Vaughn Week

Posted on July 12, 2014 by rikyrah

Happy Saturday, Everyone. Here’s more Sarah Vaughn. Enjoy your weekend. Sarah Lois Vaughan was born in Newark, New Jersey, on March 27, 1924. Outside of their regular jobs—as a carpenter and as a laundress—her parents were also musicians. Growing up … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread | Sarah Vaughn Week

Posted on July 11, 2014 by rikyrah

Happy FRY-day, Everyone! Hope you’re enjoying Ms. Vaughn Tenderly Over the Rainbow Good night My Love

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