Monthly Archives: December 2010

NFL Scoreboard Thread

Posted on December 26, 2010 by SouthernGirl2

Gametime! Are you ready? Let’s Go!

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Sunday Open Thread

Posted on December 26, 2010 by SouthernGirl2

Sweet Honey in the Rock is an internationally renowned all-woman, African-American a cappella ensemble. They are an American Grammy Award-winning (and many times nominated) troupe who express their history as women of color through song, while entertaining their audience. They … Continue reading →

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President Obama Visits Troops At Marine Corps Base Hawaii

Posted on December 25, 2010 by SouthernGirl2

MSNBC President Barack Obama and the first lady, Michelle, continued their holiday tradition of visiting about 200 Marines and their families during Christmas dinner Saturday at Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe.  The first couple made their way around the … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2010 by SouthernGirl2

Christmas Glitters Graphics Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” is a song introduced by Judy Garland in the 1944 MGM musical Meet Me in St. Louis. Frank Sinatra later recorded a version with modified lyrics, which has become more common … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread

Posted on December 24, 2010 by SouthernGirl2

Christmas Glitters Graphics Silent Night” (German: Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht) is a popular Christmas carol. The original lyrics of the song Stille Nacht were written in German by the Austrian priest Father Joseph Mohr and the melody was composed by … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread

Posted on December 23, 2010 by SouthernGirl2

Christmas Religious Graphics This Christmas” is a well-known Christmas song originally recorded by R&B singer/songwriter Donny Hathaway and released as an Atco single in 1970. Hathaway co-wrote the song (it is credited to Nadine McKinnor and “Donny Pitts,” the stage … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread

Posted on December 22, 2010 by SouthernGirl2

Carol of the Bells” (also known as the “Ukrainian Bell Carol“) is a choral miniature work originally composed by the Ukrainian composer Mykola Dmytrovych Leontovych. Throughout the composition, Leontovych used a four note motif as an ostinato which was taken … Continue reading →

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President Obama Signs DADT Repeal Act of 2010

Posted on December 22, 2010 by rikyrah

  As the Senate voted Saturday to end “don’t ask, don’t tell,” Obama praised members for “ending a policy that undermines our national security while violating the very ideals that our brave men and women in uniform risk their lives … Continue reading →

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Haley Barbour: Romancing Jim Crow

Posted on December 21, 2010 by SouthernGirl2

WASHINGTON — After facing intense criticism Monday over his comments about civil rights and the White Citizens Council, Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour (R) has released a follow-up statement condemning the segregationist group. When asked why my hometown in Mississippi did … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread

Posted on December 21, 2010 by SouthernGirl2

Christmas Cards Graphics Santa Baby” was originally recorded by Eartha Kitt with Heri René and his orchestra in New York city on October 6, 1953. It was released by RCA Victor Records as catalog number 20-5502 (in USA)[3] and by … Continue reading →

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