Mar 16 2010

A Simple Graph

It seems at first a simple graph; a few skinny bars reaching various heights along a non-descript x-axis.  By most accounts it is a simple depiction I suppose—a graph in this instance showing the number of pallets of relief aid that flowed across beaches the Navy created in response to the [...]

Jan 30 2010

Obama Urges His Party Not to ‘Run for the Hills’ - Voice of America

The Guardian

Obama Urges His Party Not to 'Run for the Hills'Voice of AmericaBARACK OBAMA: "The worst of the storm has passed. But I think all of you understand the devastation remains. One in ten Americans still can't find work. …Obama, Republicans clash in unusual sessionReuters60 is the loneliest number for ObamaUSA TodayObama Supports Line-Item Veto [...]

Jan 15 2010

President Obama’s Remarks After His Call with Haitian President Préval

Earlier this afternoon the President gave another update on the situation in Haiti — needless to say they still need help.
Donate $10 to the Red Cross to be charged to your cell phone bill by texting "HAITI" to "90999." 
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Jan 13 2010

Help for Haiti

The President has been receiving updates on the urgent situation in Haiti late into last night and this morning, and top members of his team have been convening to formulate the government response.  
You can also help immediately by donating to the Red Cross to assist the relief effort. Contribute online here, or donate $10 to be [...]