Former US soldier returning 400-year-old law books to Germany that were World War II souvenirsOctober 6th, 2009 400-year-old law books headed back to GermanyWASHINGTON — Germany got back two 400-year-old law books Tuesday from a former American soldier who took them as souvenirs from a salt mine storage vault in the closing months of World War II. Robert Thomas was an 18-year-old member of George Patton's Third Army, 90th Division, when he took the books — one in Latin, the other in German.
Obamas celebrate 17th wedding anniversary with dinner outOctober 3rd, 2009 Obamas celebrate anniversary with dinner outWASHINGTON — There was no trip to New York and no fancy outing as the Obamas celebrated their first wedding anniversary since they moved to the White House. Instead they kept it simple, with a dinner out Saturday night at an elegant, American-fare restaurant near Georgetown.
On vacation, Obamas visit home of friend, adviser Valerie JarrettAugust 26th, 2009 Obamas visit top adviser's home on vacationOAK BLUFFS, Mass. — President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama are spending the evening at White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett's house around dinnertime.
On vacation, Obamas visit home of friend, adviser Valerie Jarrett, who joins them for dinnerAugust 26th, 2009 Obamas visit top adviser's home, then go to dinnerOAK BLUFFS, Mass. — President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama visited White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett's house and then accompanied her to a nearby restaurant.
Gergen's new book about the Presidency is going to be beyond ObamaAugust 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Harvard professor and CNN pundit David Gergen has been signed to write a book on how a US president's administration gets rolling and assumes office. Earlier, Simon and Schuster editor Alice Mayhew had said: "He's writing about this administration and how it takes office, but he's writing from the perspective of Gergen, which is unique, I think, as he has worked in so many administrations on the inside."
When it comes to books revolving round Obama and his team, there's already been Richard Wolffe's "Renegade" and the campaign-focused book "Battle for America 2008" by Dan Balz and Haynes Johnson, Politico reports.
Obamas make Vanity Fair best-dressed list; Angelina Jolie doesn't make cut, Brad Pitt remainsAugust 5th, 2009 President and first lady make best dressed listNEW YORK — Barack and Michelle Obama are edging out Hollywood stars on Vanity Fair's International Best-Dressed List. The president makes the list for the first time in issues out Wednesday, joining his wife, who has been named twice before.
Yes he can: Prison decides Obama's books are suitable reading for al-Qaida inmate after allJuly 10th, 2009 Al-Qaida inmate gets access to Obama's booksMcLEAN, Va. — The Bureau of Prisons says it reversed course months ago to allow some of the country's most dangerous prisoners to read two books written by President Barack Obama.
Obamas' to head for Martha's Vineyard for summer vacationJuly 6th, 2009 WASHINGTON - For their summer vacation, the Obamas are reportedly headed to Martha's Vineyard. The trip, however, could come with some complications for the first family, reports Politico.
Obamas' Broadway and dinner date shows New York's 'affordable' night life: MayorJune 2nd, 2009 NEW YORK - New York's billionaire Mayor Michael Bloomberg has claimed that a dinner and Broadway undertaken by Barack Obama and his wife Michelle is a celebration of New York's affordable night life.I can't think of anything that is better as an advertisement for our tourism industry, for Broadway, for our restaurants, for saying that this is a safe city and an affordable city," Bloomberg said Monday. "The President doesn't get paid that much.
'Really hot' Obama to appear shirtless on mag coverApril 21st, 2009 MELBOURNE - President Obama will appear shirtless on the front cover of a US magazine. Obama will be seen semi-nude in a bathing suit on the cover of May issue of The Washingtonian magazine.
Obama's pooch Bo bags book deal days after White House debut!April 17th, 2009 LONDON - Just two days after entering the White House, the First Dog, Bo, has been given a book deal. A deal has already been done to publish "Bo America's Commander In Leash", a children's book.
How Obamas earned 2.73 million dollars in 2008, and what they spent it onApril 16th, 2009 NEW YORK - President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama earned 2.73 million dollars in income in 2008, according to their tax statements. President Obama and the First Lady invested 47,000 dollars on their daughters' education last year.
Obamas using own money to renovate White HouseMarch 31st, 2009 NEW YORK - The Obamas are using their own money to renovate the White House, forgoing the 100,000 dollars in federal funds that is traditionally allotted to new presidents for such renovation projects. First Lady Michelle Obama''''s communications director Camille Johnston said that the Obamas, who are worth millions, will pay to overhaul the White House residence from their own pockets.
Foreign publishers have invaded market, say Indian publishersMarch 18th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Despite a growing domestic market and increasing exports, Indian book publishers are concerned over the 'invasion' by their foreign counterparts and have demanded that the government scrap the foreign direct investment (FDI) in the industry. 'We demand the government scrap the FDI in the business of publishing to give a breathing space to Indian publishers,' Anand Bhushan, advisor and former chairman of the New Delhi-based Federation of Indian Publishers (FIP), told IANS here.
Reading books is a bliss for AsinDecember 22nd, 2008 Actress Asin's favourite pastime is reading books and that too in a cosy corner of her house. 'Apart from acting, I love reading.
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