Monthly Archives: February 2012

African American History: Alexander Miles

Posted on February 25, 2012 by SouthernGirl2

Alexander Miles was an African-American inventor who was best known for being awarded a patent for an automatically opening and closing elevator door design in 1887. He was awarded the patant, U.S. Patent 371,207, on October 11th, 1887. Contrary to … Continue reading →

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First Lady Michelle Obama tours the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati Ohio

Posted on February 24, 2012 by SouthernGirl2
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Serendipity SOUL | Friday Open Thread | India Irie Week!

Posted on February 24, 2012 by rikyrah

3 Chics hopes you’ve enjoyed Ms. indie Irie this week. Today’s tune is a Don Henley classic “HEART OF THE MATTER.”

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African American History: Ella Fitzgerald

Posted on February 24, 2012 by SouthernGirl2

Ella Jane Fitzgerald (April 25, 1917 – June 15, 1996), also known as the “First Lady of Song” and “Lady Ella,” was an American jazz and song vocalist.[1] With a vocal range spanning three octaves (Db3 to Db6), she was … Continue reading →

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President Obama is Really Terrible at the Whole Muslim Thing

Posted on February 23, 2012 by SouthernGirl2

Hat tip Osborneink.com It is long past time that we adopted a collective and individual response to the Obama-is-a-seekrit-Mooslim smear: hysterical laughter followed by immediate dismissal of absolutely everything else that person has to say about anything. Such people must … Continue reading →

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President Barack Obama at the University of Miami

Posted on February 23, 2012 by SouthernGirl2
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Video | President Obama Speaks About Renewable Energy At University Of Miami

Posted on February 23, 2012 by rikyrah

Photo Gallery to follow…

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Girl Scouts Gone Bad? Right Wing Unleases Mad Charges | Hide Yo Cookie Jars!

Posted on February 23, 2012 by rikyrah

Seriously, Imma buy up every box of cookies from every Girl Scout that comes a knockin on my door. FOR SALE Indiana House Repuglican Bob Morris decries the evils of the girls in Green. The latest from the lunatic GOP, … Continue reading →

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Elijah Cummings, Maryland Congressman & Speaker Nancy Pelosi Hear Sandra Fluke’s Testimony |A TRUE WIN For Women & Democrats!!

Posted on February 23, 2012 by rikyrah

You can watch live testimony of Sandra Fluke on C-Span Democrats Hold On Contraceptives and Women’s Health. Check out the full hearing in the video library. Remember this video of Sandra Fluke Elijah Cummings with Sandra Fluke & CNN’s Soledad O’Brien … Continue reading →

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Governor Bob McDonnell: Is He Having His “Come To Jesus & Out Of The VAG” Moment?

Posted on February 23, 2012 by rikyrah

NOPE; I DON’T SEE ANY JOBS UP IN THERE! Virginia Gov., a VP Hopeful, Alters Abortion Ultrasound Stance Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, a potential GOP vice presidential candidate, pulled his support for a controversial state bill that would require women … Continue reading →

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