What kind of high-tech precautions were taken on inauguration day? Advanced ballistics fabrics, a truck-limo hybrid with bunker-like doors, and a trailing machine gun vehicle were among the latest defenses issued the President, in the ...READ»
(written but somehow not posted the day after the election)
Last Tuesday was a banner day for America, the world and also for social media. Not only did more people apparently watch the inauguration of President Obama on TV, they ...READ»
President Obama's Inaugural speech included a clutch of promises and observations that will have scientists, medical researchers and environmentalists in the US and around the world breathing a sigh of relief. "We will restore ...READ»
IN the midst of President <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/20/us/politics/20text-obama.html">Barack Obama's inaugural address</a> some very promising statements on energy.First, he recognized both the environmental ...READ»
YOU SHOW me yours, and I'll show mine. My Obamabilia, that is. I just watched a CNN story on the Mt McKinley-sized dune of opportunistic landfill featuring Obama's face, "with kind eyes," according to an ad for ornamental plates. I ...READ»
Perhaps one of the greatest Change Leaders of our day, Barack Hussein Obama, has spoken today as he was sworn into the US Presidency. Here are his words:
My fellow citizens:
I stand here today humbled by the task before us, ...READ»
It's inauguration day, and as well as expecting excitement and crowds, if you're in Washington you can certainly expect some cellphone network issues. And that's information coming directly from the carriers themselves.
It's simply ...READ»
With the 44th president of the United States being sworn into office, brands across the nation have geared up to join the celebrations, capitalize on the fervor or just underscore their patriotism. From cookies and cupcakes to comic ...READ»
I am so excited to see Barack Obama’s inaugural speech that I can hardly think of anything else. I am not head-over-heels in love with the guy, either. I think of him as just another politician much like all the others, but with a ...READ»
Today's inauguration, the perfect made-for-Internet viewing event, is expected to draw the largest audience yet for an event online. Here's a brief guide to watching (and participating in) the festivities from your desk.READ»