Monthly Archives: December 2015

Freddie Gray Case | State vs Officer William Porter | Day 6

Posted on December 7, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

The mood in the courtroom Thursday during the testimony of Freddie Gray‘s best friend, Brandon Ross, 31, was heavy. The room was silent and still after those present heard the screams and pleading from Ross and bystanders on the cellphone-video … Continue reading →

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President Obama’s Oval Office Address on Terrorism

Posted on December 7, 2015 by rikyrah

ICYMI President Obama addresses the nation on terrorism after the San Bernardino killings. Leading up to this address the media and GOP have been relentless in their FEARMONGERING/WARMONGERING, even going so far as to INVADE the home of the couple … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | Holiday Music

Posted on December 7, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

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, about a person who … Continue reading →

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Sunday Open Thread | Holiday Music

Posted on December 6, 2015 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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Saturday Open Thread | Holiday Music

Posted on December 5, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

“Santa Baby” was originally recorded by Eartha Kitt with Henri René and his orchestra in New York City, in July, 1953. It was released by RCA Victor Records as catalog number 20-5502 (in the USA),[2] and by EMI on the … Continue reading →

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MSNBC, CNN & CBS Major Fail | Invade Home of Dead San Bernardino Shooters

Posted on December 4, 2015 by rikyrah

Who the fuck let these SNAKES into that house? Who gave their stamp of approval for this shameful display of theatrics?! The landlord- GTFOH! Said the media forced their way in. Can we say CRIME SCENE? And Kerry Sanders showing … Continue reading →

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Video & photos |President Obama & First Family at Lighting of National Christmas Tree

Posted on December 4, 2015 by rikyrah

ICYMI1 So much happening. How about some Christmas JOY?

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Freddie Gray Case | State vs Officer William Porter | Day 5

Posted on December 4, 2015 by SouthernGirl2

Baltimore (CNN)—Cell phone video recordings of Freddie Gray screaming and being dragged to a transport wagon on April 12 were too much on Thursday for Gray’s mother, Gloria Darden. She was in court while the recordings were being shown to … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread | Holiday Music

Posted on December 4, 2015 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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THE WIZ | 3 Chics Politico Live Blogging

Posted on December 3, 2015 by rikyrah

Join 3 Chics for live blogging of The Wiz, Live tonight at 8pm EDT/7 CDT on NBC. Ease on down the road with us! Watch it LIVE HERE. and also check out bios and behind-the-scenes interviews with the cast members. If you … Continue reading →

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