Monthly Archives: November 2016

Friday Open Thread | Billy Joel Week

Posted on November 18, 2016 by rikyrah

TGIF, Everyone! Hope you’re enjoying Billy Joel week.

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Thursday Open Thread | Billy Joel Week

Posted on November 17, 2016 by rikyrah

More Billy Joel We Didn’t Start the FIRE

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Prosecutors charge cop who killed Philando Castile — then still give him special treatment

Posted on November 16, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

For 20 minutes, Ramsey County, Minn., District Attorney John Choi eloquently, compassionately and thoroughly explained why his office chose to charge St. Anthony Police Officer Jeronimo Yanez in the shooting death of Philando Castile. For the first time we learned … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread | Billy Joel Week

Posted on November 16, 2016 by rikyrah

Happy HUMP Day, Everyone! Continuing with Billy Joel. Leave a Tender Moment Alone

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Tuesday Open Thread | Remembering Gwen Ifill

Posted on November 15, 2016 by rikyrah

Gwen Ifill, Award-Winning Political Reporter and Author, Dies at 61 Gwen Ifill, a groundbreaking journalist who covered the White House, Congress and national campaigns during three decades for The Washington Post, The New York Times, NBC and, most prominently, PBS, … Continue reading →

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#MichaelSlager Trial

Posted on November 14, 2016 by SouthernGirl2

When they return to court Monday, jurors will have had three days to ruminate on questions they heard from attorneys hoping to upend the case against the policeman who killed Walter Scott. With all but a few of the 27 … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | Billy Joel Week

Posted on November 14, 2016 by rikyrah

Happy Monday, Everyone. Welcome to Billy Joel Week. Because I love BILLY JOEL, OK. My Life- “I don’t need you to worry; THIS IS MY LIFE.”

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Sunday Open Thread

Posted on November 13, 2016 by rikyrah
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Saturday Open Thread

Posted on November 12, 2016 by rikyrah

Published on Nov 11, 2016 This week, the President welcomed the Cleveland Cavaliers, gave some words of wisdom to the final internship class of his presidency, and met with the President-elect. That’s November 4th through the 10th or, “Be Kind, … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread: Almost Christmas at a Theater Near You

Posted on November 11, 2016 by rikyrah

Almost Christmas looks like a fun way to spend a couple of hours in the movie theater. If you and the family want to go see a movie this weekend, why not give it a try?

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