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President Barack Obama’s Address to Congress on The Economy [Full Speech]

Written by J.R. on Wednesday, February 25th, 2009 in Videos, World, Politics, News, Barack Obama.

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Photo of President Barack Obama During Address To Congress on The Economy
President Obama addressed the nation before a joint session of Congress on Tuesday. The 52-minute speech focused on the economy and the promotion of his economic agenda.

During his nationally televised address, Obama stated, “now is the time to act boldly” to build a “new foundation for lasting prosperity.”
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NY Post ‘Slammed’ For Obama Cartoon, Linking Dead Monkey/Chimp To President

Written by J.R. on Wednesday, February 18th, 2009 in Entertainment, Books/Magazines, WTF, Politics, News, Barack Obama.

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New York Post Cartoon by Sean Delonas of Dead Chimp
The New York Post is drawing criticism for a troubling cartoon which appears to link President Barack Obama to a dead crazed monkey / chimpanzee. In the media, on blog web sites across the net as well as civil rights activist the Rev. Al Sharpton, many are outraged at the possible linking of the president with a rabid chimp.
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Etta James Slams Beyonce Says, ”She Gon Get Her Ass Whipped” For Performance At Obama’s Inauguration

Written by Denise on Friday, February 6th, 2009 in Celebrity News, Entertainment, Gossip/Rumors, People - U.S., Beyoncé Knowles, WTF, Music News, News, Barack Obama.

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Photo of Etta James and Beyonce Knowles
Etta James, 71, born Jamesetta Hawkins has caused quite an uproar with remarks she made while performing on last week. The blues/soul singer stated, “You guys know your president, right? You know the one with the big ears? (’Yeah we know’em!’ [the crowd shouts with cheers]) Wait a minute, he ain’t my president, he might be yours — he ain’t my president. But I tell you that woman [Beyonce Knowles] he had singing for him singing my song, she gon’ get her ass whipped. The great Beyoncé … she ain’t mine… but I can’t stand Beyoncé. She had no business up there, singing up there on a big ol’ president day … gon’ be singing my song that I’ve been singing forever,” Etta James said in the midst of screams and cheers from the crowd.
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Video of Beyonce Singing ‘At Last’ During Neighborhood Inaugural Ball

Written by Denise on Thursday, January 22nd, 2009 in Videos, Music, Beyoncé Knowles, Politics, Music Videos, Barack Obama.

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Beyonce sings “At Last” originally sung by Etta James while Michelle and Barack Obama enjoy their first dance during the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball on January 20, 2009.
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President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, Neighborhood Inaugural Ball

Written by Denise on Wednesday, January 21st, 2009 in Entertainment, Fashion, Photos, World, Politics, News, Barack Obama, Michelle Obama.

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Photo President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, Neighborhood Inaugural Ball
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama shared their first dance as Beyonce Knowles-Carter sang “At Last”, at the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball on Tuesday, January 20, 2009.
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Recap of the ‘We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration,’ Plus Photos and Video

Written by Denise on Monday, January 19th, 2009 in Entertainment, Photos, Videos, Events/Concerts, Politics, News, Barack Obama.

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Barack and Michelle Obama Waves To Crowd at The Obama Inaugural Celebration
President-elect Barack Obama and wife Michelle Obama walked down the steps of Lincoln Memorial to a crowd of thousands for “We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration” on Sunday, January 18, 2009 marking the beginning of the Obama inauguration as the 44th President of The United States of America.

Obama did a speech addressing the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and the economic crisis.

“In the course of our history, only a handful of generations have been asked to confront challenges as serious as the ones we face right now. Our nation is at war. Our economy is in crisis. The true character of our nation is revealed not during times of comfort and ease, but by the right we do when the moment is hard. I ask you to help me reveal that character once more, and together, we can carry forward as one nation, and one people, the legacy of our forefathers that we celebrate today,” Obama stated.
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Paparazzi Photo of Shirtless Obama Reveals A More ‘Chiseled’ President-Elect

Written by J.R. on Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008 in Entertainment, Photos, People - U.S., Politics, News, Barack Obama.

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Photo of Barack Obama shirtless
This past weekend a photo was taken of President-elect Barack Obama, who was taking a nice stroll sporting a pair of black shorts while shirtless holding a bottled water suggesting that he may have just had an intensive work-out and was heading for a nice rest on the beach.
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Ebony Magazine Names Barack Obama ‘Person of The Year’

Written by Denise on Thursday, December 4th, 2008 in People - U.S., Books/Magazines, Politics, Barack Obama.

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In the latest edition of Ebony magazine, President-elect Barack Obama is named “Person of the Year”. Barack Obama will be featured in its January issue, which will be available on newsstands December 9.
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will.i.am Performs Live On Oprah, ‘It’s A New Day’

Written by Denise on Sunday, November 9th, 2008 in Entertainment, Television, People - U.S., Videos, Will.i.am, Black Eyed Peas, Politics, Music Videos, Hip Hop, Music News, News, Barack Obama.

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Black Eyed Peas music artist and producer will.i.am premiered his track, “It’s A New Day,” on the Oprah Winfrey Show on Friday, November 7, 2008 following Barack Obama’s win over John McCain for U.S. President-Elect on November 4th. The song “It’s A New Day” follows behind his previous song supporting the campaign of President-Elect Barack Obama “Yes We Can”, which he released in January 2008 that was directed by Jesse Dylan.
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Barack Obama Makes History, Wins Presidential Election Against John McCain

Written by Denise on Wednesday, November 5th, 2008 in People - U.S., World, Politics, News, Barack Obama.

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Democrat Senator Barack Obama will officially be the 44th U.S. President in which his opponent for the presidential seat Republican Senator John McCain told his group of loyal supporters with Sarah Palin by his side, “The American people have spoken” and Barack Obama will be “my President.”

Before speaking in front of more than 100,000 people in Chicago, Illinois after his projected winning was announced across broadcasting networks, Barack Obama graced the stage with wife Michelle Obama and their two daughters Sasha and Malia.
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