Topic: Laura Bush

Powell, Giuliani, Montana, Forbes, L. Bush & Obama: Great Speakers, Great Motivators, Great Leaders

What do all these greats have in common? Read on to find out...READ»

What Do Presidential Libraries Say About Their Namesakes' Legacies?

Laura Bush revealed Robert A.M. Stern's design for the George Bush presidential library this week. Our approval rating (low), plus the architectural legacies of six of his presidential predecessors.READ»

Why Aren't Government Staffers More Net Savvy?

Congress has been briefed that highly-sensitive government and personal info was leaked into the public domain by unthinking use of file-sharing software. That's terrible. But why the hell aren't Governmental employees more net ...READ»

What Should I Tell Michelle Obama About Design?

The First Lady will host the National Design Award honorees at a White House reception this Friday.READ»

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The Wordsmith

A ferocious (!) defender of language, she has given voice to many of America's iconic brands.READ»

Our Obsession With Women's Looks Not Over Yet

Just when I was beginning to think our national obsession with women's looks was over, we have the ongoing discussion about Michelle Obama's arms. In Sunday's New York Times, Maureen Dowd told of discussions with her fellow columnist ...READ»