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...refreshing to read that Obama's goals for the halfway mark in his Administration weren't aiming too high. Too often, politicians say they will do this or that, leaving themselves no room to work. By saying that he intends to begin rather than complete processes that are incredibly complex, Obama shows a remarkable grasp of the reality in which the world works. Reforms in education and energy won't happen overnight, and it's great to see a President who understands that getting things in motion is the first step. Shawna Browning, Angel Fire...
...promptly abandoned by my numbingly French host family and had bravely ventured out in search of my first French meal. Unfortunately, in this astronomically expensive and quite residential quartier, baguette sandwiches with camembert or jambon simply do not abound.After an inordinate number of blocks, I could sense the blisters begin to burgeon on my heels. There I was in the City of Lights, which I had always planned to eat my way through, without a boulangerie, patisserie, or marché in sight. But I quickly forgot why I ever believed such joints were necessary when I discovered Mecca itself...
...begin, a shoutout because we can. Our good friend, Roberto Padwan, helped us with this glorious conception. This guy is such an artist, you would probably crap your pants if you saw him. And his words? Oh, they would explode your mind grapes. So he’s not writing. You’re welcome...
...military is playing only a supporting role in providing inaugural security. The Secret Service, charged with protecting the President-elect and his family, is calling the shots. In addition to the military, the agency will be reinforced by some 8,000 police officers, many of whom will begin pulling 12-hour shifts directing traffic and patrolling downtown starting Friday. The D.C. police department is helping nervous companies by posting on its website a list of more than 50 licensed security firms that have declared they "are available for entities seeking security assistance" (no mention of how many...
...hearings begin just the latest stage in Clinton's ongoing evolution as a political celebrity. From the powerful, embattled First Lady and junior Senator to the hard-nosed, hard-luck presidential contender, Clinton is now set to emerge as Barack Obama's top diplomat, charged with managing multiple crises that threaten the success of his presidency. (See the members of Obama's White House...