Monthly Archives: October 2015

Saturday Open Thread

Posted on October 31, 2015 by rikyrah

Have a great weekend, Everyone! ICYMI Top prize goes to ‘LIL POPE’ Top prize goes to Lil' Pope. #HappyHalloween https://t.co/WJo1nYUWup — The White House (@WhiteHouse) October 30, 2015

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Friday Open Thread | Simply Red Week

Posted on October 30, 2015 by rikyrah

TGIF Shine On Beautiful People!

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Thursday Open Thread | Simply Red Week

Posted on October 29, 2015 by rikyrah

Hope you’re enjoying Simply Red week.

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Wednesday Open Thread | Simply Red Week

Posted on October 28, 2015 by rikyrah

Happy HUMP day, Everyone! More Simply Red….

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Tuesday Open Thread |Simply Red Week

Posted on October 27, 2015 by rikyrah

Simpley Red contines…. Several low-charting singles would follow for the band. Among the comparative flops was a re-recording of the Frantic Elevators’ “Holding Back the Years”, done up in a new soul-ballad style arrangement. Released as Simply Red’s third single … Continue reading →

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Spring Valley HS Police Officer brutally assaults student

Posted on October 26, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

The full video of the Spring Valley High School Police Officer brutally assaulting a peaceful student. pic.twitter.com/oHIS8GrtSS — Shaun King (@ShaunKing) October 26, 2015

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Monday Open Thread | Simply Red Week

Posted on October 26, 2015 by rikyrah

Happy Monday, Everyone. This week’s feature artist is Simply Red. Simply Red are an English soul and pop band that sold more than 50 million albums over a 25-year career. Their style drew upon influences ranging from blue-eyed soul, New … Continue reading →

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Sunday Open Thread

Posted on October 25, 2015 by rikyrah

Good Morning. Hope you are enjoying this weekend with family and friends.

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Saturday Open Thread | Black Dancers Week : Misty Copeland

Posted on October 24, 2015 by rikyrah

We cannot end Black Dancers Week without Misty Copeland – the first Black Lead Female Dancer of the American Ballet Theater. ………………………… Misty Copeland Is Promoted to Principal Dancer at American Ballet Theater By MICHAEL COOPER JUNE 30, 2015 Misty … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread | Black Dancers Week: Judith Jamison

Posted on October 23, 2015 by rikyrah

Judith Jamison Biography Ballet Dancer, Choreographer (1943–) Judith Jamison, choreographer and dancer, has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the Kennedy Center Honors and the National Medal of Arts. Synopsis Born on May 10, 1943, in Philadelphia, Judith Jamison … Continue reading →

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