Library-at-doorstep for old receives good responseOctober 11th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - The Chandigarh administration's initiative to take library books and magazines to the doorsteps of senior citizens and disabled has received an enthusiastic response, an official said Sunday. The scheme was launched keeping in mind the needs of senior citizens and disabled who are fond of reading but cannot make it to the libraries.
Obama nominates special envoy on North Korean human rights issuesSeptember 24th, 2009 Obama nominates envoy on North Korean human rightsWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is nominating a new special envoy on North Korean human rights issues. The White House announced on Thursday the nomination of Robert King, a one-time congressional aid on the House of Representatives' Foreign Affairs Committee.
Life magazines scanned and searchable online through Google partnershipSeptember 23rd, 2009 Life mag goes online through Google scan projectNEW YORK — Decades of Life magazine have been scanned and posted online, giving the public the first comprehensive electronic access to the iconic publication's archives. Life already has made images available through the Life.com Web site and a partnership with Google Inc.
Obama nominates public interest lawyer McBride, economics professor Haskew to TVA boardSeptember 10th, 2009 Obama nominates lawyer, professor for TVA boardNASHVILLE, Tenn. — President Barack Obama has named two nominees for the Tennessee Valley Authority board of directors.
Chandigarh's old, disabled will have library at doorstepSeptember 8th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - A helping hand from the administration in Chandigarh will now take library books and magazines right to the doorstep of senior citizens and the disabled. The scheme was launched Tuesday on the occasion of World Literacy Day.
Michelle Obama joins predecessors as honorary chairwomen of the National First Ladies' LibraryAugust 3rd, 2009 Mrs. Obama agrees to chair first ladies' libraryWASHINGTON — First lady Michelle Obama is becoming an honorary chairwoman of the National First Ladies' Library. She joins her predecessors, all of whom are serving as honorary chairwomen of the institution dedicated to the history of America's first ladies and their contributions to society.
Texas librarians bare skin, show wild side in calendar to raise money for disaster reliefJuly 29th, 2009 Texas librarians show wild side in calendarAUSTIN, Texas — So much for the stereotype. Texas librarians are baring their skin and revealing their tattoos — all to raise disaster relief money to help damaged libraries.
Newly declassified Eisenhower documents show dangers from Berlin to Baghdad to BangkokJuly 29th, 2009 Declassified Ike documents show policy challengesTOPEKA, Kan. — President Dwight D.
Obama nominates epidemiologist to head workplace safety agency in Labor DepartmentJuly 29th, 2009 Obama nominates OSHA headWASHINGTON — The White House says President Barack Obama plans to nominate an epidemiologist to head the government's workplace safety agency. The White House on Tuesday said David Michaels is Obama's choice to lead the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, commonly known as OSHA.
Bookworms find haven in capital's community librariesJuly 27th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Nita Sinha, 79, is a voracious reader but was afraid that her two grandchildren would forget books in their craze for computers. She came across a community library near her home and is now able to share her passion for books with them.
Obama nominates experts in foreign aid to head Peace CorpsJuly 14th, 2009 Obama nominates new Peace Corps directorWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says he will nominate a career international development specialist to be director of the Peace Corps. Aaron Williams is the vice president for international business development with RTI International.
Saddam gun may become centerpiece of George W Bush libraryJuly 7th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A gun found in former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein's foxhole when he was seized by Delta Force special troops in 2003 could become the centerpiece of an exhibition at the George W Bush presidential library in Dallas, Texas. According The Telegraph, the 9mm Glock 18C, presented to then-president Bush by Delta Force agents after their triumphant arrest of the Iraqi dictator, has become one of Bush's most prized possessions.
Veteran open government advocate named first ombudsman for Freedom of Information Act disputesJune 11th, 2009 First Freedom of Information ombudsman appointedWASHINGTON — The National Archives appointed a veteran open government advocate Wednesday to be the first Freedom of Information Act ombudsman, empowered to mediate disputes between people who request data and the agencies that have it. Miriam Nisbet, who now heads the information society division of the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization in Paris, was chosen to direct the Archives' new Office of Government Information Services, acting Archivist Adrienne Thomas announced.
Hawaii State Archives holds Lincoln document but no one sure how it got thereJune 9th, 2009 Hawaii archives holds mystery Lincoln documentHONOLULU — Documents bearing signatures of U.S. presidents have turned up in a lot of unexpected places: Attics, libraries, even thrift stores.
Obama nominates former GOP congressman to chair National Endowment for the HumanitiesJune 3rd, 2009 Obama picks former GOP rep to head Nat'l EndowmentWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has nominated former Republican Rep. Jim Leach as chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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