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When it comes to firsts, Michelle Obama seems to break new ground every day. Of course, being the first black first lady is at the top of the heap. But she’s first in many other “first lady” categories, too.
As the media assesses her husband’s first 100 days in office tomorrow, we look at the mark she has made in her short time in the White House:
Tallest: Mrs. Obama is tall (5-foot-11), but she’s not the tallest first lady in American
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Apr 28 2009
Posted: under "A Slice Of Life", "DID YOU KNOW".
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Casual Chic
J. Crew made its European debut when Mrs. Obama wore the brand’s embroidered beige cardigan and sea-foam pencil skirt to visit Maggie’s Cancer Caring Center with Sarah Brown.
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Apr 05 2009
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While President Barack Obama met world leaders to tackle the global financial crisis, Mrs Obama launched a charm offensive in London.
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British and American reports have focused on the President’s packed schedule, but have also given prominent billing to the First Lady’s glamorous and ever-changing wardrobe.
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She dazzled spectators during her first appointment on Wednesday in a mint green silk skirt and embellished cardigan from her perennial favourite US high street chain J Crew, and cut an elegant figure in a black and white dress, pearls and a black coat for the evening’s formal dinner.
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Apr 02 2009
Posted: under Funny and Hilarious Jokes.
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Have you ever wondered why foreigners have trouble with the English Language?
Let’s face it
English is a stupid language.
There is no egg in the eggplant
No ham in the hamburger
And neither pine nor apple in the pineapple.
English muffins were not invented in England.
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Mar 07 2009
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> > The next time you are washing your hands and complain
> > because the water temperature isn’t just how you like it,
> > think about how things used to be. Here are some facts
> > about the1500s:
> >
> > These are interesting…
> >
> > Most people got married in June because they took
> > their yearly bath in May, and still smelled pretty good by
> > June. However, they were starting to smell, so brides
> > carried a bouquet of flowers to hide the body odor. Hence
> > the custom today of carrying a bouquet when getting
> > married.
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Dec 16 2008
Posted: under "Jamaica Labrish ~ Louise Bennett".
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“Jamaica Labrish ~ Louise Bennett”
Back to Africa
LOUISE BENNETT
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Back to Africa, Miss Mattie?
You no know wha you dah seh?
You haf fe come from somewhe fus
Before you go back deh!
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Me know say dat you great great great
Granma was African,
But Mattie, doan you great great great
Granpa was Englishman?
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Sep 29 2008