Barack Obama

How Obama has raised America's global image

Sandy Smith — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:02:08 -0600

While numerous factors contributed to the United States' rise to the top spot in the annual Country Brand Index survey for the first time ever, the most significant factor is the man in the White House: President Barack Obama.

Obama Effect Helps US Top Country Brand Survey

Sandy Smith — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:31:40 -0600

For the first time in its five-year history, the top ranking in the worldwide Country Brand Index (CBI) survey of national reputations has gone to the United States. The global brand consultancy FutureBrand, which conducts the survey, credited the worldwide popularity of President Barack Obama for the U.S.'s sudden jump to the top spot.

Obama Weather Forecasts Your Weather

Denise Clay — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:01:16 -0600

If you are not sure what to wear, then you need to only ask the President. You do not even need a special red phone to the White House. All you need to do is check Obama weather and President Obama will tell what you need to wear.

The White House Opens Its Cybersecurity Center

Michael Santo — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:33:02 -0500

The Obama White House had already made great strides in bringing the administration further into technology than any other administration. On Friday, as promised, the U.S. opened a new $9 million cybersecurity center.

Obama Daughters Get Swine Flu Shots

Michael Santo — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:12:21 -0500

Concerned about the safety of swine flu shows? Many are. It's a new vaccine, after all. At the same time, the President has declared it a national emergency.

Obama Declares a National Emergency for H1N1 Swine Flu

Michael Santo — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:54:05 -0500

U.S. President Barack Obama has declared swine flu a national emergency. Obama did so as by signing a declarative proclamation on Friday night.

Obama family portrait: no Bo

Nicole Palmby — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:27:12 -0500

The first official Obama family portrait has been released from the White House today, and people have already noticed that while President Obama, First Lady Michelle, and both Malia and Sasha are all smiling at the camera, First Dog Bo is missing from the shot.

The Obama Administration Unveils New Mortgage Help

Michael Santo — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:09:34 -0500

On Monday, the U.S. federal government launched a new program aimed at helping to stabilize the U.S. housing market. The program will use government-backed mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to provide temporary financing for housing finance agencies.

Shepard Fairey admits wrongdoing in AP lawsuit

Sandy Smith — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:43:38 -0500

In a statement issued Friday, artist Shepard Fairey admitted to falsifying information about which photo he used as the basis for his now-iconic "Hope" poster portrait of President Barack Obama.

President Obama Sends Diwali Greetings to the World

Michael Santo — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:10:17 -0500

Diwali is an official holiday in India, and a significant festival in Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, and Jainism. The entire festival runs over 5 consecutive days. The Diwali date, or rather, the date of Day One, is October 17th, with the "most important day" being the third day.

Obama Asks Congress for $250 Checks for Seniors

Michael Santo — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:29:10 -0500

It's amazing how poorly we treat our seniors in this country. Many were hard hit by the recession, with their retirement funds wiped out or severely diminished. And even though, if one looks at the inflation numbers used to calculate senior citizens' cost of living increases next year, they should get no increase in their Social Security payments, Barack Obama wants to help them anyway.

Nobel panel defends Obama Peace Prize award

Sandy Smith — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:52:08 -0500

The Norwegian panel that awards the Nobel Peace Prize yesterday issued a spirited defense of their decision to award the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize to U.S. President Barack Obama.