Monthly Archives: December 2013

Nelson Mandela – Dead at the Age of 95

Posted on December 5, 2013 by rikyrah

Nelson Mandela – a worldwide hero Thank you, Madiba Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s rights activist, dies Source: The Associated Press Katharine Lackey, USA TODAY William M. Welch, USA TODAY 4:54 p.m. EST December 5, 2013 Nelson Mandela, whose successful struggle … Continue reading →

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Thursday Open Thread

Posted on December 5, 2013 by SouthernGirl2

Jingle Bells” is one of the best-known and commonly sung winter songs in the world. It was written by James Lord Pierpont (1822–1893) and published under the title “One Horse Open Sleigh” in the autumn of 1857. Even though it … Continue reading →

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Videos | What’s Happening at the White House? President Obama remarks on the Economy- Holiday Press Preview 2013 & White House Youth Summit

Posted on December 4, 2013 by rikyrah

Updated Full transcript of PBO’s remarks on the economy US First Lady Michelle Obama (L) creates ornaments with children during the White House Christmas decorations viewing at the White House in Washington, DC, December 4, 2013.     AFP PHOTO / Jim … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread

Posted on December 4, 2013 by SouthernGirl2

   Ametia                  Rikyrah                      SG2 Sleigh Ride” is a popular light orchestral piece composed by Leroy Anderson. The composer had the original idea for the piece during a heat wave in July 1946; he finished the work in February 1948. Lyrics, … Continue reading →

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President Obama Makes a Statement on the Affordable Care Act

Posted on December 3, 2013 by rikyrah
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Tuesday Open Thread

Posted on December 3, 2013 by SouthernGirl2

God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen (also known as God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen) is an English traditional Christmas carol. The melody is in Aeolian mode. It was published by William B. Sandys in 1833, although the author is unknown.[1] Like … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread

Posted on December 2, 2013 by SouthernGirl2

“Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)“ is a Christmas holiday song originally sung by Darlene Love and included on the 1963 Christmas compilation album, A Christmas Gift for You from Philles Records. The song was written by Ellie Greenwich and Jeff … Continue reading →

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Sunday Open Thread | Praise and Worship

Posted on December 1, 2013 by SouthernGirl2

O come, O come, Emmanuel is a translation of the Latin text (“Veni, veni, Emmanuel“) by John Mason Neale and Henry Sloane Coffin in the mid-19th century. It is a metrical version of a collation of various Advent Antiphons (the … Continue reading →

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