I heard this little fact on the radio one afternoon. Ohio, specifically Dayton, was home to some of the most successful funk bands of the 70s and 80s. There were strong band competitions every week and it fostered that creative environment (and horn sections that were ON POINT) - thus were born The Ohio Players, Slave, The Dazz Band, Lakeside, Heatwave, Sun and Zapp. So all … [Read more...] about Monday Afternoon Thread: Ohio Funk Week!
Politics
Monday Open Thread: The March on Washington in Pictures
GOOD MORNING P.O.U.! This week's series will look at rare photos and memorabilia from the 1963 March on Washington For Jobs and Freedom. … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: The March on Washington in Pictures
Wednesday Evening Thread: Smile, You’re Half Way There!
Good Evening POU - smile, you're half way to the weekend! In case you missed it: Rev. Al talks about the Digital Divide … [Read more...] about Wednesday Evening Thread: Smile, You’re Half Way There!
Friday Evening Thread: TGIF!
What a week! In case you missed it this week: "And if Congress thinks that what I’ve done is inappropriate or wrong in some fashion, they’re free to make that case. But there’s not an action that I take that you don't have some folks in Congress who say that I'm usurping my authority. Some of those folks think I usurp my authority by having the gall to win the presidency. … [Read more...] about Friday Evening Thread: TGIF!
