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Weekend Music Thread-Cover Songs

Music KillgoreTrout - January 12, 2013 86

This weekend's music thread is about cover songs. Some artists can take a song and really make it their own, through various creative styles and performances. So, think of some of your favorite cover songs and add them to this weekend's thread.

Vox Populi – 1-11-2013

Vox Populi Archives AdLib - January 11, 2013 0

AdLib is online. AdLib : Night Killgore and Sally! Have a great weekend! Looking forward to Music Thread and Funnies! SallyT : Good night AdLib SallyT :...

Weekend Music Thread-Songs Of Life and Being

Music KillgoreTrout - January 5, 2013 44

This weekend's theme is about songs that make us slow down and think, stop to smell the roses, and just indulge ourselves in wonder as well as songs about the cosmos and Karma.

Vox Populi – 1-4-2013

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AdLib : See you then! You have a great weekend too! SallyT : I will be seeing you! Have a great weekend! SallyT : There are...

Weekend Music Thread-Happy New Year

Music KillgoreTrout - December 29, 2012 33

Well folks, we've made one more trip around the sun. The old gives way to the new once again. 2012 is over and 2013...

Weekend Music Thread-Tis The Season

Music KillgoreTrout - December 22, 2012 55

Whether you say Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays or Feliz Navidad, Joyeux Noel, Fröhliche Weihnachten, or any other language preferred, let's start the holiday off with your favorite Christmas/Holiday songs.

Vox Populi – 12-21-2012

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Morning Blog

Morning Blog Kalima - December 17, 2012 810

Welcome to Morning Blog, the place to catch up on the latest international news from around the globe.

Weekend Music Thread-Let’s Get The Healing Done

Music KillgoreTrout - December 15, 2012 17

I had to debate with myself for a while as to whether or not to post a music thread, due to this recent, horrible...

Vox Populi – 12-14-2012

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AdLib : Sorry all, got sidelined putting my little one to bed. After today's terrible events, I took my time enjoying her breaths and...

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