West Wing Week: 06/23/11 or "The Receding Tide"
This week, President Obama addressed the nation on his plan to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan, delivering on a promise he made to the American people in December of 2009. The President also traveled Fort Drum to meet with soldiers and their families, welcomed young elected officials to the White House, and talked to mayors from across the country about job creation and economic growth.
Showing posts with label USA. Show all posts
Showing posts with label USA. Show all posts
Friday, June 24, 2011
Friday, June 17, 2011
West Wing Week: June 10 -16, 2011
West Wing Week: 06/17/11 or "Where the Future Will Be Won"
This week, walk step-by-step with President Obama as he meets with his Jobs Council to discuss ideas that will improve America's competitiveness, tours a leading manufacturer of energy efficient lighting in North Carolina, travels to Puerto Rico, hosts a Father's Day event for military dad's and their kids, and more.
This week, walk step-by-step with President Obama as he meets with his Jobs Council to discuss ideas that will improve America's competitiveness, tours a leading manufacturer of energy efficient lighting in North Carolina, travels to Puerto Rico, hosts a Father's Day event for military dad's and their kids, and more.
Friday, June 3, 2011
West Wing Week: May 27 - June 2, 2011
West Wing Week: 06/02/11 or "One Step at a Time"
This week, President Obama traveled to Joplin, Missouri to see the devastation first hand. He finished his week-long trip to Europe in Poland and on Memorial Day, he visited Arlington National Cemetery.
This week, President Obama traveled to Joplin, Missouri to see the devastation first hand. He finished his week-long trip to Europe in Poland and on Memorial Day, he visited Arlington National Cemetery.
Friday, May 6, 2011
West Wing Week: April 29 - May 5, 2011
West Wing Week: "A Good Day For America"
This week, the President announced the death of Osama bin Laden, visited New York City to honor the victims of 9/11 and their families, made sure the federal government was doing its part in the states devastated by storms and much more.
This week, the President announced the death of Osama bin Laden, visited New York City to honor the victims of 9/11 and their families, made sure the federal government was doing its part in the states devastated by storms and much more.
Friday, April 15, 2011
West Wing Week: April 8 -14, 2011
West Wing Week:
"Open for Business"
This week, with the threat of a government shutdown averted, President Obama focused on fiscal responsibility and balancing the need to cut spending and the deficit while continuing to support education, clean energy, and other investments needed to win the future. The Amir of Qatar also visited the White House.
"Open for Business"
This week, with the threat of a government shutdown averted, President Obama focused on fiscal responsibility and balancing the need to cut spending and the deficit while continuing to support education, clean energy, and other investments needed to win the future. The Amir of Qatar also visited the White House.
Friday, April 8, 2011
West Wing Week: April 1 - 7, 2011
West Wing Week:
"Windmills? Call Them Wind Turbines!"
This week, President Obama focused on securing our nation's clean energy future, making stops at facilities in Maryland and Pennsylvania; met with Congressional leadership, hoping to avoid a government shutdown in the face of budget disagreements; and kept his eye on foreign policy, discussing world events with foreign heads of state.
via The White House Blog
"Windmills? Call Them Wind Turbines!"
This week, President Obama focused on securing our nation's clean energy future, making stops at facilities in Maryland and Pennsylvania; met with Congressional leadership, hoping to avoid a government shutdown in the face of budget disagreements; and kept his eye on foreign policy, discussing world events with foreign heads of state.
via The White House Blog
Friday, April 1, 2011
West Wing Week: March 25 - March 31, 2011
West Wing Week:
"Under the Big Blue Whale"
This week, President Obama focused on the situation in Libya, monitoring conditions on the ground and keeping Congress and the American people informed as the mission transitions from U.S. to NATO command. Education month also continued, with the President making stops at a multicultural high school in Washington, D.C., and dropping in on a science fair in New York City.
via The White House blog
"Under the Big Blue Whale"
This week, President Obama focused on the situation in Libya, monitoring conditions on the ground and keeping Congress and the American people informed as the mission transitions from U.S. to NATO command. Education month also continued, with the President making stops at a multicultural high school in Washington, D.C., and dropping in on a science fair in New York City.
via The White House blog
Friday, March 25, 2011
West Wing Week: March 18 - March 24, 2011
West Wing Week: "OCONUS II - Mamalluca"
This week, President Obama remained focused on Libya, receiving secure communications from his national security team as the first family visited Latin America. The President made stops in Brazil, Chile, and El Salvador to promote American exports and economic cooperation among the neighbors in our hemisphere.
This week, President Obama remained focused on Libya, receiving secure communications from his national security team as the first family visited Latin America. The President made stops in Brazil, Chile, and El Salvador to promote American exports and economic cooperation among the neighbors in our hemisphere.
Friday, March 18, 2011
West Wing Week: March 11 - March 17, 2011
West Wing Week: "Punching Above Your Weight"
via The White House Blog
via The White House Blog
President Obama: Standing with Japan
President Obama provides an update on the situation in Japan following earthquakes and a tsunami and says the United States is committed to providing support and helping Japan recover and rebuild. March 17, 2011.
Friday, March 11, 2011
West Wing Week: March 4 - March 10, 2011
West Wing Week: "Law School in 15 Seconds"
This week, President Obama focused on education, visiting some innovative classrooms in Miami and Boston, and dropping in on a US History class in Alexandria, Virginia with Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard.
via The White House Blog
This week, President Obama focused on education, visiting some innovative classrooms in Miami and Boston, and dropping in on a US History class in Alexandria, Virginia with Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard.
via The White House Blog
Friday, March 4, 2011
West Wing Week: Feb 25 - March 3, 2011
West Wing Week:"Green Eggs and Governors"
Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. It was a busy week on the 18 acres, with President Obama welcoming the nation's governors, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon, and Mexican President Felipe Calderón to the White House. The First Lady and Education Secretary Arne Duncan also kicked off Education Month at the Library of Congress.
via The White House Blog
Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. It was a busy week on the 18 acres, with President Obama welcoming the nation's governors, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon, and Mexican President Felipe Calderón to the White House. The First Lady and Education Secretary Arne Duncan also kicked off Education Month at the Library of Congress.
via The White House Blog
Friday, February 25, 2011
West Wing Week: Feb 18 - Feb 24
West Wing Week: "Don't Bump My Atoms"
Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. This week, President Obama held events in Oregon and Ohio focused on winning the future through investments in innovation and small business, and convened his Council on Jobs and Competitiveness at the White House.
via The White House Blog
Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. This week, President Obama held events in Oregon and Ohio focused on winning the future through investments in innovation and small business, and convened his Council on Jobs and Competitiveness at the White House.
via The White House Blog
Friday, February 18, 2011
West Wing Week: Feb 11 - Feb 17
West Wing Week: "Goodbye, Gibbs"
Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. This week, President Obama released his federal budget, discussing the need to take responsibility for our deficits while investing in education, to prepare our children to be competitive in the global economy and win the future. He also responded to the situation in Egypt, chatted with some Boy Scouts, and honored some of our greatest Americans.
Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. This week, President Obama released his federal budget, discussing the need to take responsibility for our deficits while investing in education, to prepare our children to be competitive in the global economy and win the future. He also responded to the situation in Egypt, chatted with some Boy Scouts, and honored some of our greatest Americans.
Friday, February 11, 2011
West Wing Week: Feb 4 - Feb 10
West Wing Week: "The New Electrification"
Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. This week, President Obama focused on the second part of his State of the Union goals of out-innovating, out-building, and out-competing the rest of the world, putting forward plans to build up the nation's infrastructure, investing in things like high speed rail, and expanding broadband access so all of America's families will be equipped to win the future. The Prime Minister of Canada also dropped by.
via The White House Blog
Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. This week, President Obama focused on the second part of his State of the Union goals of out-innovating, out-building, and out-competing the rest of the world, putting forward plans to build up the nation's infrastructure, investing in things like high speed rail, and expanding broadband access so all of America's families will be equipped to win the future. The Prime Minister of Canada also dropped by.
via The White House Blog
Friday, February 4, 2011
West Wing Week: Jan. 28 - Feb. 3
West Wing Week: "Enter the Hub"
Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. This week, President Obama focused on the innovation part of his plan for winning the future by out-innovating, out-educating, and out-building the rest of the world, with events at Penn State and around Washington, D.C.
via The White House Blog
Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. This week, President Obama focused on the innovation part of his plan for winning the future by out-innovating, out-educating, and out-building the rest of the world, with events at Penn State and around Washington, D.C.
via The White House Blog
Friday, January 28, 2011
West Wing Week: Jan. 21st - 27th
West Wing Week: "To Build Stuff and Invent Stuff"
Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. This week, the President delivered his State of the Union address, focused on jobs and the economy, and he took those ideas on the road traveling to Upstate New York and Wisconsin.
via The White House Blog
Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. This week, the President delivered his State of the Union address, focused on jobs and the economy, and he took those ideas on the road traveling to Upstate New York and Wisconsin.
via The White House Blog
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Hollywood consider censoring The King's Speech
Hollywood considering censoring The King's Speech
Hollywood is considering re-editing "The King's Speech," the British film nominated for 12 Oscars, in order to remove coarse language for US audiences.
(link via telegraph.co.uk)
I've seen The King's Speech and yes, there is some "coarse" language in the film but it is an important part of the storyline about the stammering Duke of York (who eventually becomes King George VI) when he is treated by the unconventional speech therapist, Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush). The expletives are uttered by Prince Albert, the Duke of York (Colin Firth) to show how he doesn't stammer when he swears.
Apparently, the reason the film might be re-edited for US audiences is so that the rating can be changed. In the USA, The King's Speech was given an 'R' rating (Restricted) because of the swearing. The restricted rating means anyone under 17 has to be accompanied by an adult to see it. This means the audience numbers aren't as high as they could be if the rating was less restricted. By contrast, The King's Speech is rated 12A in UK cinemas.
I think if the expetives are removed, it would take away a vital part of the story and also would remove one of the funniest scenes from the film!
What do you think? Have you seen The King's Speech? Were you offended by the swearing? If you haven't seen the film yet, are you bothered by the fact that it contains swearing? Do you think the film should be censored in the USA?
Related link from my blog:
The King's Speech - movie review
Hollywood is considering re-editing "The King's Speech," the British film nominated for 12 Oscars, in order to remove coarse language for US audiences.
(link via telegraph.co.uk)
I've seen The King's Speech and yes, there is some "coarse" language in the film but it is an important part of the storyline about the stammering Duke of York (who eventually becomes King George VI) when he is treated by the unconventional speech therapist, Lionel Logue (Geoffrey Rush). The expletives are uttered by Prince Albert, the Duke of York (Colin Firth) to show how he doesn't stammer when he swears.
Apparently, the reason the film might be re-edited for US audiences is so that the rating can be changed. In the USA, The King's Speech was given an 'R' rating (Restricted) because of the swearing. The restricted rating means anyone under 17 has to be accompanied by an adult to see it. This means the audience numbers aren't as high as they could be if the rating was less restricted. By contrast, The King's Speech is rated 12A in UK cinemas.
I think if the expetives are removed, it would take away a vital part of the story and also would remove one of the funniest scenes from the film!
What do you think? Have you seen The King's Speech? Were you offended by the swearing? If you haven't seen the film yet, are you bothered by the fact that it contains swearing? Do you think the film should be censored in the USA?
Related link from my blog:
The King's Speech - movie review
Friday, January 21, 2011
West Wing Week: Jan. 14th - Jan. 20th
West Wing Week: "A Rather Large Painting"
Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.Watch as the President welcomes the presidents of China and Pakistan, serves the D.C. community in observance of Martin Luther King Day, speaks in remembrance of Ambassador Richard Holbrooke and President John F. Kennedy, and more.
via The White House Blog
Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.Watch as the President welcomes the presidents of China and Pakistan, serves the D.C. community in observance of Martin Luther King Day, speaks in remembrance of Ambassador Richard Holbrooke and President John F. Kennedy, and more.
via The White House Blog
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Travelling to the USA? You'll have to pay £9 to apply for permission to visit!
US to charge £9 for Esta compulsory travel entry form
The US government is to start charging UK travellers $14 (£9) to apply for permission to enter the country. The compulsory Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (Esta) is free at present, but from 9 September visitors to the US will have to pay for it.
[link via BBC News]
How charming (not)! Charging £9 for permission to visit the USA. What a funny way to encourage tourism!!
I think it's an absolutely ridiculous idea. Add it to the standard (in my experience) very unfriendly welcome from Immigration and Customs agents and it's a wonder tourists consider visiting the USA at all.
What are your views about the new charge for ESTA? Have you visited the USA before? What are your experiences with the Immigration and Customs agents?
ESTA Application For UK Citizens
The US government is to start charging UK travellers $14 (£9) to apply for permission to enter the country. The compulsory Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (Esta) is free at present, but from 9 September visitors to the US will have to pay for it.
[link via BBC News]
How charming (not)! Charging £9 for permission to visit the USA. What a funny way to encourage tourism!!
I think it's an absolutely ridiculous idea. Add it to the standard (in my experience) very unfriendly welcome from Immigration and Customs agents and it's a wonder tourists consider visiting the USA at all.
What are your views about the new charge for ESTA? Have you visited the USA before? What are your experiences with the Immigration and Customs agents?
ESTA Application For UK Citizens
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