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West Indies and England look to make progress in ICC Test Championship

JAMAICA: After plenty of ODI cricket over the past few weeks attention now shifts to the highest form of the game as the West Indies.... » more
2/3/2009 3:32:01 PM







New Zealand snatch two-nil Rose Bowl Series lead

WHANGAREI: A late innings collapse from the Commonwealth Bank Southern Stars allowed New Zealand to escape with a four-run victory in the second match of.... » more
2/3/2009 12:27:45 PM







McCullum cleared for Friday's ODI

MELBOURNE: BLACKCAPS standby wicketkeeper Gareth Hopkins will return home to New Zealand today [Tuesday] after Brendon McCullum was cleared to take full part in Friday's.... » more
2/3/2009 12:16:35 PM







Cricket Australia stands Andrew Symonds down from national selection

MELBOURNE: Cricket Australia (CA) has advised its National Selection Panel (NSP) that Andrew Symonds cannot be considered for national selection until he has completed further.... » more
2/3/2009 11:56:52 AM







Test Championship Mace begins its journey to South Africa for top-of-the-table showdown

MELBOURNE: ICC President David Morgan and Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat will take possession of the Reliance Mobile Test Championship Mace on Wednesday morning in Melbourne,.... » more
2/3/2009 9:28:34 AM







India eye series win

COLOMBO: India will aim to clinch the five match series when they take on Sri Lanka in the third ODI at the R.Premadasa Stadium.... » more
2/3/2009 9:26:57 AM







Vettori questions, Ponting explodes

PERTH: Daniel Vettori has rightly taken Brad Haddin to task about the Broom dismissal in the 1st ODI at Perth. In this instance, there is.... » more
2/2/2009 7:26:07 PM

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PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA'S WEEKLY VIDEO ADDRESS
President Barack Obama plans to publish a weekly video address every Saturday morning of his presidency.
January 31st, 2009
In this week's address, President Barack Obama urged the swift passage of an American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan and announced that Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is preparing a new strategy for reviving our financial system. (watch now)
January 24th, 2009
In his first weekly address as President, Barack Obama discusses how the American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan will jump-start the economy. (watch now)

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WHITE HOUSE HISTORY
For more than 200 years, the White House has been more than just the home of the Presidents and their families. Throughout the world, it is recognized as the symbol of the President, of the President's administration, and of the United States.
About the Building
For two hundred years, the White House has stood as a symbol of the Presidency, the United States government, and the American people. Its history, and the history of the nation's capital, began when President George Washington signed an Act of Congress in December of 1790 declaring that the federal government would reside in a district "not exceeding ten miles square…on the river Potomac." President Washington, together with city planner Pierre L’Enfant, chose the site for the new residence, which is now 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. As preparations began for the new federal city, a competition was held to find a builder of the "President’s House." Nine proposals were submitted, and Irish-born architect James Hoban won a gold medal for his practical and handsome design.
Construction began when the first cornerstone was laid in October of 1792. Although President Washington oversaw the construction of the house, he never lived in it. It was not until 1800, when the White House was nearly completed, that its first residents, President John Adams and his wife, Abigail, moved in. Since that time, each President has made his own changes and additions. The White House is, after all, the President’s private home. It is also the only private residence of a head of state that is open to the public, free of charge.
The White House has a unique and fascinating history. It survived a fire at the hands of the British in 1814 (during the war of 1812) and another fire in the West Wing in 1929, while Herbert Hoover was President. Throughout much of Harry S. Truman’s presidency, the interior of the house, with the exception of the third floor, was completely gutted and renovated while the Trumans lived at Blair House, right across Pennsylvania Avenue. Nonetheless, the exterior stone walls are those first put in place when the White House was constructed two centuries ago.
Presidents can express their individual style in how they decorate some parts of the house and in how they receive the public during their stay. Thomas Jefferson held the first Inaugural open house in 1805. Many of those who attended the swearing-in ceremony at the U.S. Capitol simply followed him home, where he greeted them in the Blue Room. President Jefferson also opened the house for public tours, and it has remained open, except during wartime, ever since. In addition, he welcomed visitors to annual receptions on New Year’s Day and on the Fourth of July. In 1829, a horde of 20,000 Inaugural callers forced President Andrew Jackson to flee to the safety of a hotel while, on the lawn, aides filled washtubs with orange juice and whiskey to lure the mob out of the mud-tracked White House.
After Abraham Lincoln’s presidency, Inaugural crowds became far too large for the White House to accommodate them comfortably. However, not until Grover Cleveland’s first presidency did this unsafe practice change. He held a presidential review of the troops from a flag-draped grandstand built in front of the White House. This procession evolved into the official Inaugural parade we know today. Receptions on New Year’s Day and the Fourth of July continued to be held until the early 1930s.
There are 132 rooms, 35 bathrooms, and 6 levels in the Residence. There are also 412 doors, 147 windows, 28 fireplaces, 8 staircases, and 3 elevators.
At various times in history, the White House has been known as the "President's Palace," the "President's House," and the "Executive Mansion." President Theodore Roosevelt officially gave the White House its current name in 1901.
Presidential Firsts while in office... President James Polk (1845-49) was the first President to have his photograph taken... President Theodore Roosevelt (1901-09) was not only the first President to ride in an automobile, but also the first President to travel outside the country when he visited Panama... President Franklin Roosevelt (1933-45) was the first President to ride in an airplane.
With five full-time chefs, the White House kitchen is able to serve dinner to as many as 140 guests and hors d'oeuvres to more than 1,000.
The White House requires 570 gallons of paint to cover its outside surface.
For recreation, the White House has a variety of facilities available to its residents, including a tennis court, jogging track, swimming pool, movie theater, and bowling lane.

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MON, FEBRUARY 2, 7:01 PM EST
Holder
Eric Holder has been confirmed as Attorney General of the United States.
MON, FEBRUARY 2, 6:29 PM EST
What governors know
Everybody knows our economy needs a jolt. And no one knows that better than the country's governors, whether they are Democratic or Republican.
MON, FEBRUARY 2, 4:11 PM EST
Relief for Gaza
President Obama signed a memorandum today directing more than $20 million for "urgent refugee and migration needs" in Gaza.
MON, FEBRUARY 2, 2:09 PM EST
Bipartisan Super Bowl Party
President Obama spent his Super Bowl Sunday with a bipartisan group of senators and congressmen and women, including some from Pennsylvania and Arizona. He also sat down for an interview with NBC's Matt Lauer.
SUN, FEBRUARY 1, 7:40 PM EST
Latest version of SCHIP legislation published for comment
On January 29th, the U.S. Senate approved the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009, better known as the State Children's Health Insurance Program or SCHIP. Once signed into law, this legislation will continue coverage for six to seven million children and increase that coverage to four million more.
SAT, JANUARY 31, 4:45 AM EST
Moving forward
In the weekly address, President Barack Obama urged the swift passage of an American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan and announced that Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is preparing a new strategy for reviving our financial system.
FRI, JANUARY 30, 11:17 AM EST
A strong middle class = a strong America
The President today signed an executive order creating a Middle Class Task Force and asked his right hand man, Vice President Joe Biden, to lead it.
FRI, JANUARY 30, 10:05 AM EST
Save the Date: First Meeting 2/27/2009
The Task Force’s first official meeting will be on February 27, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The topic of the first meeting will be: “Green Jobs: A Pathway to a Strong Middle Class.”
FRI, JANUARY 30, 10:03 AM EST
Vice President Joe Biden: “Time to put middle class front and center”
In an editorial in in today’s USA Today, Vice President Joe Biden argues that a strong middle class equals a strong America.
FRI, JANUARY 30, 10:02 AM EST
Today's event (Update:Video)
America’s road to economic recovery will be driven by our middle class. Today, President Barack Obama created a task force specifically dedicated to strengthening our nation’s core -- our working families and small businesses -- and put Vice President Joe Biden in charge.
FRI, JANUARY 30, 10:01 AM EST
About the Task Force
Vice President Joe Biden and other members of the White House Task Force on Middle Class Working Families are dedicated to strengthening our nation’s middle class. They have some pretty high goals and want to make sure you’re involved every step of the way.
FRI, JANUARY 30, 10:00 AM EST
Press Release: Vice President Biden announces Middle Class Task Force
President Barack Obama today announced the creation of a White House Task Force on Middle Class Working Families to be chaired by Vice President Joe Biden. The Task Force is a major initiative targeted at raising the living standards of middle-class, working families in America. It is comprised of top-level administration policy makers, and in addition to regular meetings, it will conduct outreach sessions with representatives of labor, business, and the advocacy communities.
FRI, JANUARY 30, 9:52 AM EST
SCHIP passes
In a step towards providing health care to millions of children around the country, the Senate this morning passed the State Children's Health Insurance Program, or SCHIP.
THU, JANUARY 29, 9:21 PM EST
Shameful
President Obama today said it was "the height of irresponsibility" for financial corporations to have doled out $18 billion in bonuses to their employees in a year when many banks shed jobs and turned to the government for funds.
THU, JANUARY 29, 12:00 PM EST
A Wonderful Day (Update: Video)
Surrounded by leaders like House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and with the new law’s namesake, Lilly Ledbetter, at his side, President Obama signed into law the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act -- a powerful tool to fight discrimination.
THU, JANUARY 29, 6:10 AM EST
President Obama Declares Emergencies in Arkansas and Kentucky
Last night, President Obama declared federal emergencies caused by winter storms in two states, answering requests for aid from Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe and Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear. (with picture of signing)
WED, JANUARY 28, 9:53 PM EST
Cleaning house
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar kicked off the daily press briefing today with his plans for cleaning out a department that has become famous for scandal, before passing the podium to Press Secretary Robert Gibbs.
WED, JANUARY 28, 2:15 PM EST
CEOs at the White House
Iconic American companies like IBM, Jet Blue, and Honeywell sent their leadership to meet with the President this morning to discuss how they can get the economy moving again.
TUE, JANUARY 27, 5:50 PM EST
Sec. Geithner tightens the reins
In one of his first acts as Secretary of the Treasury, Timothy Geithner today announced new rules that will make it harder for banks to lobby for a share of money set aside by the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act.
TUE, JANUARY 27, 2:01 PM EST
On the Hill
President Obama is on Capitol Hill today to hear out Republican ideas for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan.
TUE, JANUARY 27, 9:48 AM EST
President to Muslim World: "Americans are not your enemy"
"My job is to communicate to the American people that the Muslim world is filled with extraordinary people who simply want to live their lives and see their children live better lives," President Obama told Al Arabiya, an Arabic-language news channel based out of Dubai. "My job to the Muslim world is to communicate that the Americans are not your enemy."
MON, JANUARY 26, 7:55 PM EST
Timothy Geithner sworn in as Secretary of the Treasury
Timothy Geithner is now officially the 75th Secretary of the United States Treasury.
MON, JANUARY 26, 6:30 PM EST
Press Briefing Highlights
This afternoon, in his second press briefing, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs fielded questions on energy independence, the stimulus package, and the auto industry.
MON, JANUARY 26, 4:35 PM EST
From peril to progress (Update 1: Full Remarks)
"This moment of peril must be turned to one of progress," President Barack Obama said this morning, as he signed two Presidential Memoranda aimed at getting us on the path to energy independence.
MON, JANUARY 26, 4:15 PM EST
The year of the ox
Today marks the beginning of the Year of the Ox, the second symbol in the Chinese Zodiac.
MON, JANUARY 26, 3:47 PM EST
58 years of Indian democracy
Today is India Republic Day, the 58th anniversary of India's independence and the adoption of its Constitution.
SUN, JANUARY 25, 1:48 PM EST
Now Comes Lilly Ledbetter
For incoming White House staff, the past few days have been a singularly thrilling -- and learning -- experience.
SAT, JANUARY 24, 10:12 AM EST
Statement released after the President rescinds "Mexico City Policy"
Yesterday, President Obama rescinded the "Mexico City Policy" and released the following statement.
SAT, JANUARY 24, 5:55 AM EST
President Obama delivers Your Weekly Address
In his first weekly address since being sworn in as the 44th president of the United States, President Barack Obama discusses how the American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan will jump-start the economy.
FRI, JANUARY 23, 7:10 PM EST
President Obama on the Selection of Kirsten Gillibrand
This afternoon, New York Governor David Paterson announced his selection of Kirsten Gillibrand to fill Secretary Clinton's seat in the United States Senate.
FRI, JANUARY 23, 2:23 PM EST
Executive Orders to date
Yesterday, President Obama issued a series of Executive Orders.
WED, JANUARY 21, 1:27 PM EST
President Barack Obama's Inaugural Address
Yesterday, President Obama delivered his Inaugural Address, calling for a "new era of responsibility." Watch the video.
TUE, JANUARY 20, 2:15 PM EST
A National Day of Renewal and Reconciliation
President Barack Obama's first proclamation.
TUE, JANUARY 20, 12:01 PM EST
Change has come to WhiteHouse.gov
The first post on WhiteHouse.gov.
TUE, JANUARY 20, 12:01 PM EST
Honoring Dr. King’s Legacy and Serving America
The President, Vice President, and their families attend service events in Washington on Martin Luther King Day, one day before Inauguration.
TUE, JANUARY 20, 12:01 PM EST
The Whistle Stop Tour
Following the same route that Abraham Lincoln rode 150 years ago, President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, and Dr. Jill Biden made their way to the inauguration on a whistle stop train tour that wove its way from Philadelphia through Delaware and Maryland on its way to Washington.






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