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Disruptions likely when president visits Canyon

The First Family's visit to the Grand Canyon is likely to cause some delays and closures for tourists Sunday.

Obama girls, with mom and grandmother, back home

The rest of the First Family is home after some fun in Europe.

Kennedy Endorses Obama — 'Change in Air'

Summoning memories of his brother the slain president, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy led two generations of the First Family of Democratic politics Monday in endorsing Barack Obama for the White House, declaring, "I feel change is in the air."

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Is Barack Obama Mother-In-Law A Black Witch?
Source: Wonkette » top

excerpt: "" Jane Mayer of the New Yorker is one helluva reporter and would never make up something this incendiary. Oh… what is that, Intern Riley?… It's from Townhall, not Jane Mayer of the New Yorker?… THEN IT'S EVEN TRUER. ""

Michelle Obama sent 3 secret service agents to confiscate cell phones and make sure her burger was cooked the right way...Or did she??
Source: New York Post

The New York posts take on the First Family's burger outing and then.... The rest of the story:

The Washington Times puts pictures of the President's children with an article about kids being murdered
Source: The Huffington Post

In their never-ending effort to demonstrate how stuck in stupid they actually are, the editors at the Washington times went where no media outlet has gone before: tying the children of the President of the United States to societal tragedy. Disgusting.

He Is Crazy.....
Source: NY Daily News

Bo Obama that is! Puppies will chew and apparently Bo loves to chew on toes! Actually, for many puppies it is a sign of affection. Several of our dogs have done this and it does make you jump! LOL Exert from article:

Easter Egg Roll at the White House: The Obamas having a ball. Must See Pictures!
Source: thisweekwithbarackobama.blogspot.com

This memorable event has been opened up nationally for the first time. The First Family, especially the President, seems to be enjoying himself more than the kids! LOL Fergie opened the proceedings with a great rendition of the anthem and then the kids got stuck in!

Obama Daughters Name Their New Puppy 'Bo'
Source: Yahoo! News

Bo? It's no jest. The first family has settled on a first pet — a 6-month-old Portuguese water dog that the Obama girls are naming Bo.

What Obama Watches on TV
Source: Yahoo! News

President Barack Obama can't stand to be without his "Entourage."

First lady Michelle Obama hits her stride
Source: Chicago Sun-Times

THE EAST WING | In just a month, Michelle Obama has put her mark on her new domain, as she embraces an activist agenda

Obamas Juggle Dating, Family, And Fixing The Economy
Source: CBS News

A busy few days of politics, relaxation and romance awaits the Obamas.

Michelle Obama quietly lays the groundwork for policy role
Source: McClatchy,com

While her inaugural wear, choice of a decorator and disapproval of unauthorized Sasha and Malia dolls make headlines, first lady Michelle Obama has quietly assembled a staff that's steeped in women's and workplace issues to support her role as a policy advocate.

Why it matters to our family that the new President is black It feels like there is no excuse for prejudice anymore
Source: The Times

The name Obama has just as much currency in our house as Charlie, Lola, Clarice Bean and, of course, Bob the Builder, from whom the President borrowed his most winning catchphrase.

Congratulations and Best Wishes President Obama!

Let's take this opportunity to celebrate our nation, our democracy and our combined effort and faith in something larger than ourselves. We can put our politics aside and join together to send our best wishes and hopes to President Obama and his beautiful family.

A Red, White and Blue Christmas:Barney's final farewell
Source: Welcome to the White House

Barney takes after his pet President Loafer and dreams of what he wishes life would be. President Loafer tells him "We are sprinting to the finish not napping to the finish" You'll find it under Barney Cam

WSJ Blasts Obama's Decision To Send Daughters To A Private School
Source: Wall Street Journal

Essentially the argument is that Obama has the money to make this happen for his kids,but that he supports teachers' unions and opposes vouchers so he opposes it for other people's kids. Hypocrite? Or just a President Elect trying to keep his kids safe?

Obama's '60 Minutes' Interview Highest Overnight Ratings In Nearly 10 Years for CBS
Source: eurweb.com

A record audience tuned in to CBS' "60 Minutes" Sunday night to watch the first televised interview with Barack Obama and his wife Michelle since he was elected the 44th U.S. President.

VIDEO: President-Elect Barack and Michelle Obama Interview Together On 60 Minutes
Source: blacktennispros.blogspot.com

On Sunday November 16, for the first time since the November 4th election, President-Elect Barack Obama and wife Michelle will sit down together for an interview with with CBS's 60 Minutes.

Michelle Obama's Mother to Move into White House
Source: Yahoo! News

You can call it the Camelot effect or maybe it's just that people are nosy. Whatever it is, people can't stop searching for information about the Obama family, not just the immediate first family, but the extended family as well.

Victory, Grant Park, high emotions and a brand new President... wowwowwow!! (Day 7)...Live from Chicago!

I am crying as I write this, full of emotion for an awful lot of reasons. I can barely see the keyboard but I have to get this out, both to Newsvine and to Britain. I will feel better when I have said it, if I can find the words to say it.

The Obamas: A Great First Family in The Making?

I have to say that this is such a cool album of pictures, they show why the Obamas would be a wonderful First Family. The main things that are pretty obvious in this compilation is the togetherness, the love and mutual respect between them.

15 things you might not know about Michelle Obama
Source: Yahoo! News

1 As a child, she loved girlie stuff like her Easy Bake Oven and Barbie (she had the car and the house, too). 2When it comes to television, she's a fan of Sex in the City, The Sopranos and HGTV. 3 Her favorite author: Toni Morrison

Philippine Ombudsman under pressure to clear Gloria Arroyo's husband of multimillion dollar kickback allegations
Source: The Daily Tribune (Without Fear or Favor)

There is hardly any doubt that the Lozada testimony has put on the pressure on [Philippine President Gloria Arroyo] and her criminal aides...

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