Monthly Archives: February 2011

Wednesday Open Thread

Posted on February 16, 2011 by SouthernGirl2

TLC is an American R&B girl group, originally consisting of lead singer Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins, Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas. Although originally conceived as “2nd Nature”, the group’s name was later changed to “TLC” by their manager … Continue reading →

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President Obama’s First 2011 Press Conference

Posted on February 15, 2011 by rikyrah

As ususal, the media makes it ALL about them. President Obama:  “You guys are pretty impatient. If something doesn’t happen today, then the assumption is it isn’t going to happen,”  “My goal here is to actually solve the problem….It’s not … Continue reading →

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President Obama & First Lady Honor the 2010 Recipients of the Medal of Freedom

Posted on February 15, 2011 by rikyrah

The Medal of Freedom is presented to people who have made important contributions to U.S. national security, world peace, culture or other significant public or private endeavors. The President and First lady honor the following 15 recipients of the Medal of … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread

Posted on February 15, 2011 by SouthernGirl2

Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966) is an American recording artist and actress. Born in Gary, Indiana, and raised in Encino, Los Angeles, she is the youngest child of the Jackson family of musicians. She first performed on … Continue reading →

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President Obama Discusses the 2012 U.S. Government Budget

Posted on February 14, 2011 by rikyrah

Breakdown of budget in PDFs here: The Budget Budget of the United States Government, Fiscal Year 2012 contains the Budget Message of the President, information on the President’s priorities, budget overviews organized by agency, and summary tables. To download “Budget … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread

Posted on February 14, 2011 by SouthernGirl2

Eric Marlon Bishop (born December 13, 1967), professionally known as Jamie Foxx, is an American actor, R&B singer-songwriter, stand-up comedian, and talk radio host. As an actor, his work in the film Ray earned him the Academy Award and BAFTA … Continue reading →

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Sunday Open Thread

Posted on February 13, 2011 by SouthernGirl2

Pastor John P Kee (born John Prince Kee on June 4, 1962) is an American gospel singer and pastor. John P. Kee was born the 15th out of 16 children in Durham, North Carolina. At an early age he began to develop … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread

Posted on February 12, 2011 by SouthernGirl2

Mad props to the people of Egypt The Beatles were an English rock band, formed in Liverpool in 1960, and one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music.[1] From 1962, the group consisted … Continue reading →

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Photos: Egypt Celebrating A Revolution

Posted on February 11, 2011 by SouthernGirl2

  Obama: ‘Egypt Will Never Be the Same’

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Serendipity SOUL-Friday Open Thread

Posted on February 11, 2011 by rikyrah

Wiki:  Ladysmith Black Mambazo is a male choral group from South Africa that sings in the vocal styles of isicathamiya and mbube. They rose to worldwide prominence as a result of singing with Paul Simon on his album, Graceland and … Continue reading →

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