Monthly Archives: June 2015

Saturday Open Thread | These Eyes

Posted on June 13, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

The Guess Who are a Canadian rock band from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Initially gaining recognition in Canada, the group also found international success from the late 1960s through the mid-1970s with numerous hit singles, including “No Time“, “American Woman“, “These Eyes” … Continue reading →

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Tamir Rice Case: Judge Finds Probable Cause of Murder & Homicide for 2 Police Officers

Posted on June 12, 2015 by rikyrah

Officer Timothy Loehmann charged with murder Officer Frank Garnback, negligent homicide. There is PROBABLE CAUSE. BREAKING: Officer Timothy Loehmann charged with murder; Officer Frank Garnback, negligent homicide. #TamirRice via @PhilTrexler — 3ChicsPolitico (@3ChicsPolitico) June 11, 2015 Here is the Judge’s … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread | Ride Like The Wind

Posted on June 12, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Christopher Cross (born Christopher Charles Geppert; May 3, 1951) is an American singer-songwriter from San Antonio, Texas. His debut album earned him five Grammy Awards. He is perhaps best known for his US Top Ten hit songs, “Ride Like the … Continue reading →

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“Minute Maid” Father’s Day Video |#doingood

Posted on June 11, 2015 by rikyrah

Hat tip Rikyrah. Video got us all up in our FEELS. Thought ya’ll might need these: Smart marketing by Minute Maid. Did 21st century Don Draper have a hand in this ad? LOL

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Thursday Open Thread | If I Was Your Girlfriend

Posted on June 11, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Prince Roger Nelson (born June 7, 1958), known by his mononym Prince, is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and actor. A major figure in popular music for over three decades, Prince is renowned as an innovator and is widely-known for his … Continue reading →

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Video |Dajerria Becton’s Attorneys Hannah Stroud and Charlie Philips Speak | Civil Rights Violations

Posted on June 10, 2015 by rikyrah

Of course there are CIVIL RIGHTS VIOLATIONS, Excessive FORCE. Casebolt & Company can cut the BS about threats. No one is more threatened in this country more than our children.

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Full Video | First Lady Michelle Obama’s 2015 Commemencement Address Martin Luther King Jr. College Preparatory High School

Posted on June 10, 2015 by rikyrah

MRS. OBAMA: Wow! (Applause.) Yes! STUDENT: We love you so much, Michelle! MRS. OBAMA: Oh, I love you guys! (Applause.) Look, I am beyond excited to be here with the winners of our first-ever FAFSA Video Challenge, the King College … Continue reading →

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Happy 14th Birthday to First Daughter Natasha ” Sasha” Obama!

Posted on June 10, 2015 by rikyrah

Happy 14th Birthday to Sasha Obama!

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Video | Officer Eric Casebolt RESIGNS | McKinney Texas PD Chief & Mayor Hold Press Conference |

Posted on June 9, 2015 by rikyrah

Officer Eric Casebolt RESIGNS! Will receive pension. Well of course he will. Will post video of press conference when available.

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