Monthly Archives: January 2012

‘Obama’s World” Fareed Zakaria’s Time Magazine Interview

Posted on January 21, 2012 by rikyrah

Fareed Zakaria interviews President Obama in Time Magazine’s Janaury 30, 2012 issue. Photo by Christopher Morris Inside Obama’s World: The President talks to TIME About the Changing Nature of American Power  You can read the full transcript of the interview here.

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Jenny Sanford Blames Media For Newt Gingrich & South Carolina Electorate’s RACISM

Posted on January 21, 2012 by rikyrah

Here’s the exchange: CHRIS MATTHEWS, HOST: Why do you think people like Newt Gingrich bring up issues like food stamps in these discussions? I haven’t heard that phrase in years and all of a sudden it’s all over the place with … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread

Posted on January 21, 2012 by SouthernGirl2

The Dazz Band is an American funk music band that was most popular in the early 1980s. Emerging from Cleveland, Ohio, the group’s biggest hit songs include the Grammy Award-winning “Let It Whip” (1982), “Joystick” (1983), and “Let It All … Continue reading →

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Mitt Romney’s Top 10 Greatest Hits! | MONEY

Posted on January 20, 2012 by rikyrah

Now, about those tax returns, Mittens….

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Etta James, ICON & Blues Singer Dies At 73

Posted on January 20, 2012 by rikyrah

At last Etta james is at peace.  God Bless you, Ms. James. Wiki:  Early life and career: 1938–1959 Jamesetta Hawkins was born on January 25, 1938 in Los Angeles to Dorothy Hawkins, who was only fourteen at the time. Her … Continue reading →

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Iran Confiscates Barbie Dolls!

Posted on January 20, 2012 by rikyrah

HIDE YO WIFE, HIDE YO KIDS, HIDE YO BARBIE DOLLS! Agency: Iran shuts down shops selling Barbie dolls TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Police have closed down dozens of toy shop for selling Barbie dolls, part of a decades-long crackdown on … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread

Posted on January 20, 2012 by SouthernGirl2

Showtime at the Apollo The Apollo Theater in New York City is one of the oldest and most famous music halls in the United States, and the most famous club associated almost exclusively with African-American performers. It is listed on … Continue reading →

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President Obama Speaks on a Strategy to Help Boost Tourism and Travel

Posted on January 19, 2012 by SouthernGirl2
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President Obama Goes to the World Famous Apollo Theater

Posted on January 19, 2012 by SouthernGirl2

capitalnewyork.com Where dreams are born & legends are made On Thursday night, after an evening event at the home of Spike Lee, President Obama will host a star-studded concert at the Apollo Theater, headlined by Al Green and India.Arie. At … Continue reading →

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KODAK Files For Bankruptcy Protection

Posted on January 19, 2012 by rikyrah

Kodak, photography pioneer, files for bankruptcy protection Read about it here. A little  KODAK history:  1878 – George Eastman was one of the first to demonstrate the great convenience of gelatin dry plates over the cumbersome and messy wet plate … Continue reading →

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