White House gets an 'arty' makeoverOctober 8th, 2009 LONDON - US President Barack Obama and wife Michelle have given a makeover to White House with some modern and abstract artwork. The landscapes, still life and portraits of the past have been replaced by bold colours, irregular shapes and squiggly lines.
White House announces that Obama's news conference moved to 8 p.m. EDT WednesdayJuly 20th, 2009 Obama news conference moved to 8 p.m. WednesdayWASHINGTON — The White House says President Barack Obama's news conference on Wednesday will begin at 8 p.m.
White House staffers joke about Obama's 'evil eye'July 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - White House staffers have joked about the menacing glance that comes when President Barack Obama meets with world leaders who don't align with his progressive view. White House photographers have captured what they call the "evil eye" in recent weeks, during sessions with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Colombia's Alvaro Uribev.
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.
Obamas dine out and take an evening stroll on the White House South LawnMay 3rd, 2009 Obamas take a walk, holding hands in the eveningWASHINGTON — The first couple took full advantage of the cool spring night. After a date night out on Saturday evening, President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama decided to take a stroll when their motorcade arrived back at the White House.
Bo, the First Dog, loves to chew people's feet: Michelle ObamaApril 24th, 2009 NEW YORK - The Obamas' new Portuguese water dog, Bo, can't get enough of other people's feet, according to First Lady Michelle Obama. Michelle spoke about the dog's foot fetish on April 23, to kids visiting the White House for the annual "Take Your Child To Work Day".
Paris Hilton shows off her 'puppies' for Guess!April 21st, 2009 LONDON - Paris Hilton has posed with her pet pooch in a series of saucy shots for Guess 2009 spring/summer collection. The chihuahua sat next to the hotel heiress while she modelled in a gold bikini, reports the Sun.
Obamas make $2.7 million with his booksApril 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle together made $2.7 million, largely from the sale of his book, in 2008 and paid $855,323 in federal income tax. Releasing copies of Obama's state and federal tax returns Wednesday, the White House said the vast majority of the family's income is from the sale of the president's books.
Obamas report 2008 income of $2.6 mnApril 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle reported income of more than $2.6 million in 2008, documents released by the White House showed Wednesday. The vast majority of the $2,656,902 million reported by the Obama's came from proceeds from the president's book sales, the White House said.
How Obama's dog was vetted before his White House residencyApril 14th, 2009 CHICAGO - It's Bo day at Obama residence. The eagerly awaited White House pooch, a Portuguese water dog, joins the First family today.
Here's everything you wanted to know about Obamas' pooch!April 13th, 2009 NEW YORK - A 6-month-old Portuguese water dog is set to become the envy of his fellow pooches when he paws into the house and lives of the US First Family, the Obamas. President Barack Obama had promised his daughters Malia, 10, and Sasha, 7, a puppy during the campaign.
The First Dog 'will move in on Tuesday'April 12th, 2009 LONDON - The first US family has gotten a new addition - a dog. Now, Barack and Michelle are planning to introduce their daughters' eagerly anticipated pooch on Tuesday, it has emerged.
A typical Brit uses 13k carrier bags in his lifetimeApril 7th, 2009 LONDON - A new survey has revealed that Britons use 13,000 carrier bags in their lifetime. The research conducted by British government has revealed that an average consumer uses more than 160 new plastic bags a year.
Obama inked 500, 000 dollar book bonanza five days before taking officeMarch 19th, 2009 WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama secured a 500, 000 dollar advance for a children's book project five days before taking office, a disclosure report shows. The terms of the book deal were disclosed in a Senate financial disclosure report filed Tuesday, reports the Washington Times.
Aniston's pooch scenes dropped from 'Marley and Me'March 12th, 2009 LONDON - Jennifer Aniston's own pooch appeared in 'Marley and Me'but his scenes ended up being chopped from the film's final cut. The ex 'Friends' star shared the screen with Owen Wilson, whose own dog made it to the final cut of the comedy.
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