Topic: Political Families

New Appointment: White House Farmer? [updated]

Leaders of the new food culture say rip up the South Lawn and plant a vegetable garden. Is this the beginning of the recessionary Victory Garden?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»

First Lady: OMG, No Brand Yet?!

  A smart, dynamic woman, with a law degree and professional experience, 45 years old and raising a family, newly arrived First Lady Michelle Obama has an opportunity to make her mark on any number of important domestic ...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»

• Tom Dair's Smart Design blog

Tree Braids - Get First Lady Michelle Obama's Hairdo

Tree braids are as versatile as recreating any style. And it is no secret that First Lady Michelle Obama is a trend setter in her own right. Get First Lady Michelle Obama's hairdo in treebraids, with change to spare.READ»

Michelle Obama as Post-Balance Rorschach Test

In September, I predicted, “Sarah Palin’s and Michelle Obama’s impact will be a subtle yet powerful shift away from the “balance” mindset and the “all or nothing” work life dichotomy that drew the battle lines of the ...READ»

What I Didn’t Get to Say to Michelle Obama (But Maybe My Message Still Got Through)

The National Design Award honoree took your statements about design and the U.S. all the way to the White House. Did he get his moment with Michelle?READ»

• Tom Dair's Smart Design blog

Rumor Mill: Vegetables from the White House Garden to be Sold at DC Farmer's Market

Ten years ago, few people could have imagined that the First Family would rip up part of the White House lawn and plant a vegetable garden. But that's exactly what happened in March, when Michelle Obama started work on a 1,100 ...READ»

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»

Health Insurance Quote Reform Weekly EasyToInsureME

Sept. 25, 2009 This Week in Health Care Reform READ»

National Payment Processing

National Payment Processing, Universal Merchant Services, Jason Moore Merchant ServicesREAD»

Michelle Obama -- Public Speaking 101

Dynamic communication is one of the keys to success that I discuss in Straight Talk for Success.  If you want to become a dynamic communicator, you need to learn how to do three things: 1) become an excellent conversationalist; 2) ...READ»

Updates

Off the Runway There's no shortage of drama at Liz Claiborne ("Project Rehab," April 2008). On election night, Michelle Obama wore a black-and-red dress by Narciso Rodriguez. Unfortunately for Liz CEO William McComb, he had just ended ...READ»

How Do You Serve?



Michelle Obama, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Maria Shriver, Nancy Pelosi, Arianna Huffington, and Bon Jovi all told us how they serve yesterday at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service, the world's largest gathering of volunteer and service leaders from the government, non-profits, entertainment, academia, business and the media. 
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Jenna Bush Makes Parents Look Good

I was watching Larry King last week and happened to catch the segment with guests Laura and Jenna Bush. They were there promoting their new children’s book, Read All About It. I haven’t really followed the Bush children. Except ...READ»

Rio Wins 2016 Summer Olympics Bid

Rio de Janeiro? After years of speculation, a rigorous four-year $50 million pitch by Chicago’s bid team, and impassioned pleas by Oprah and, you know, the Obamas, Chicago was the first city eliminated as a possible host city for ...READ»

Presidential BlackBerry Enters Final Security Tests

While the world breathlessly awaited the first glimpse of the Obama pooch, another much-anticipated member of the family was quietly gearing up to join the President's side, and it just might edge out Bo for the role of best friend. ...READ»

Famous People Who Live in Chicago

Here are some of the more notable residents in around the University of Chicago Booth School of Business:READ»

Elizabeth and John Edwards on Politics Meets Web 2.0

On Monday, I attended Personal Democracy Forum 2008 to moderate a panel, "Data Geeks Unite!"   "Four experts in web services and data aggregation will showcase their offerings, ranging from sophisticated ...READ»

After(life) a Fashion

Award-winning clothing designer Geoffrey Beene died yesterday at the age of 77. Widely considered one of the fashion industry's most innovative thinkers -- no less than Jackie Kennedy wore his clothes -- Beene focused on designing ...READ»

Speaker For Hire

Colin Powell’s speaking engagement at the International Franchise Association annual convention cost the organization at least $100,000.READ»

The Clinton Campaign: Tomorrow Never Dies

In an e-mail today addressed to her supporters, Hillary Clinton offered her thanks and expressed a willingness to help the Democratic party unite behind Senator Obama. On Saturday, she plans to hold an event in Washington that will ...READ»

Recession Fashion

The depressing economy may be prompting us to keep our wallets shut, but so far it's doing very little to curb our fashion obsession. Amidst widespread corporate layoffs, our nation elected a new president, and subsequent fashion coverage followed the historic event.READ»

Kennedy Trusts Seen as an Educational Tool

The recent death of Massachusetts Senator Edward M. “Ted” Kennedy might provoke some insightful thought about the nature of trusts – and how comprehensive and versatile they can be. READ»