Monthly Archives: June 2011

Friday Open Thread

Posted on June 10, 2011 by SouthernGirl2

Archie Bell & the Drells was a R&B vocal group from Houston, Texas, and one of the main acts on Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff‘s Philadelphia International Records. The band’s hits include “Tighten Up“, “I Can’t Stop Dancing” (both 1968), … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread

Posted on June 9, 2011 by SouthernGirl2

Bobby Hebb (July 26, 1938 – August 3, 2010)[1] was an African American singer and songwriter, best known for his writing and recording of “Sunny“. He was born Robert Von Hebb in Nashville, Tennessee. Hebb’s parents, William and Ovalla Hebb, … Continue reading →

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President Obama Announces Job Training Plan At Northern Virginia Community College

Posted on June 8, 2011 by rikyrah

President Obama in ACTION   Watch the full speech here on C-Span. Remarks by the President at a Skills for America’s Future Manufacturing Event Northern Virginia Community College Alexandria Campus, Alexandria, Virginia 11:38 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank … Continue reading →

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First Lady Michelle Obama Visits CentroNia Child Care Facility in Washington

Posted on June 8, 2011 by SouthernGirl2
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Wednesday Open Thread

Posted on June 8, 2011 by SouthernGirl2

Junior Walker was born Autry DeWalt Mixon, Jr. in Blytheville, Arkansas[1] and grew up in South Bend, Indiana. His saxophone style was the anchor for the band’s overall sound. The other original members of the group were drummer Tony Washington, … Continue reading →

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President Obama & First Lady Michelle Host Official State Dinner for German Chancellor Angela Merkel

Posted on June 7, 2011 by SouthernGirl2
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel Receives An Official White House Welcoming Ceremony

Posted on June 7, 2011 by SouthernGirl2

Forbes WASHINGTON — Nearly 17 years after the last dinner for a leader from Germany, the White House was readying an elaborate, red-carpet welcome Tuesday for Chancellor Angela Merkel. Her visit will literally begin with a bang – a 19-gun … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread

Posted on June 7, 2011 by SouthernGirl2

Tommy James and the Shondells are an American rock and roll group whose period of greatest success came in the late 1960s. They had two No. 1 singles in the U.S. — “Hanky Panky” (1966) and “Crimson and Clover” (1969) — and … Continue reading →

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JOBS, JOBS, Where Are The Job, GOP? Get Out of Our WOMBS, Leave Medicare & Social Security ALONE, & Put Us To WORK!

Posted on June 6, 2011 by rikyrah

While many Americans remain unemployed, House Speaker John Boehner, the GOP, and the media would rather focus on this: The media  has been focusing on this: and this:   Instead of  this:    Republicans Vote to End MEDICARE   And this:   House Republicans … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread

Posted on June 6, 2011 by SouthernGirl2

Jerome Louis “J.J.” Jackson (born April 8, 1941, Bronx, New York)[1] is an American soul/R&B singer, songwriter, and arranger. His singing style is as a belter. Jackson started out as a songwriter and arranger for Brother Jack McDuff, Jimmy Witherspoon, … Continue reading →

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