Monthly Archives: June 2013

President Obama Delivers Remarks at University of Cape Town

hat tip-The Obama Diary The First Family Arrives in Capetown President Obama speaking to the students and citizens at University of Cape Town. Watch it live here. We’ll post full video and photos when available. The First Family Visits Robben … Continue reading

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Serendipity SOUL | Sunday Open Thread

Happy Sunday, Everyone. Enjoy the smooth jazz musings of David Sanborn. David Sanborn featuring Bob James MAPUTO Davide Sanborn and Al Jarreau Since I Fell For You

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The First Family in South Africa

Cannot give enough thanks for The Obama Diary, which has done such a fabulous job of covering not only this Overseas Trip, but every other Overseas Trip of President Obama, while the MSM has done a blackout. The President and … Continue reading

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The Zimmerman defense shouldn’t be allowed to put Rachel Jeantel back on the stand

Since Don West is discussing the case with his daughters about witnesses, then maybe Bernie de la Rionda needs to bring this before the court about the photo and other social media outlets where they are smearing and attempting to humiliate … Continue reading

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Serendipity SOUL | Saturday Open Thread | SUMMERTIME!

Enjoy your SUMMERTIME weekend!

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The First Family Arrives in South Africa

Hat tip-The Obama Diary: President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama are greeted by Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Maite Mkoana-Mashabne after arriving at Waterkloof Air Force Base in Pretoria, South Africa

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The First Family in Senegal- More Images

hat tip-The Obama Diary: The First Family visited Goree Island while in Senegal. U.S. President Barack Obama (2nd L) and his daughter Malia (L) arrive at Goree Island, a former slave trader’s port, June 27, 2013 in Dakar. Obama’s trip, … Continue reading

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State of Florida vs George Zimmerman Trial (day 5 )

(Yahoo News)SANFORD, Fla. — The sound of a single gunshot punctured George Zimmerman’s murder trial on Thursday — a jarring reminder of what ended the cries for help on a rainy February night last year. Jurors for the first time … Continue reading

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Friday Open Thread | Black Opera Singers Week | Othalie Graham

Happy Friday, Everyone! Todays featured artist is Othalie Graham . Wiki: ‘Othalie Graham is a Canadian dramatic soprano, whose operatic roles to date include the title roles of Puccini‘s Turandot, Verdi‘s Aida, Strauss‘ Elektra and Leonora in Verdi‘s Il trovatore as … Continue reading

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The First Family Continues Their Visit to Senegal

The First Family is still in Senegal. Some more pics. Hat tips-The Obama Diary, News24: President Obama looks out of the “door of no return” during a tour of the ‘House of Slaves’ on Goree Island

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