Saturday, July 27, 2013

A DAY FOR KOREAN VETS

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Two Korean War veterans pose with the U.S. wreath after President Barack Obama and Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel spoke at a ceremony to mark the 60th anniversary of the armistice ending the Korean War at the Korean War Memorial in Washington, D.C., July 27, 2013.
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APPLAUDING VETERANS

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07/27/2013 05:18 PM CDT

President Barack Obama applauds as Korean War veterans stand at a ceremony to mark the 60th anniversary of the armistice ending the Korean War at the Korean War Memorial in Washington, D.C., July 27, 2013.
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HONORING THE ANTHEM

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07/27/2013 04:38 PM CDT

President Barack Obama and Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel render honors during the playing of the national anthem as they mark the 60th anniversary of the armistice ending the Korean War at the Korean War Memorial in Washington, D.C., July 27, 2013.
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KOREAN GUESTS

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07/27/2013 04:51 PM CDT

Korean guests applaud as President Barack Obama and Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel mark the 60th anniversary of the armistice ending the Korean War at the Korean War Memorial in Washington, D.C., July 27, 2013.
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ARMISTICE EVENT

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07/27/2013 03:46 PM CDT

President Barack Obama walks onto a stage at the Korean War Memorial in Washington, D.C., July 27, 2013, as Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, left, and Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki look on as they mark the 60th anniversary of the armistice ending the Korean War.
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KOREAN WAR ANNIVERSARY

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07/27/2013 03:14 PM CDT

President Barack Obama arrives for a wreath-laying ceremony at the Korean War Memorial in Washington, D.C., July 27, 2013, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the signing of the armistice that ended the Korean War.
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HAGEL REMARKS

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07/27/2013 02:24 PM CDT

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel delivers remarks during an event to mark the 60th anniversary of the suspension of the 1950-1953 Korean War at the Korean War Memorial in Washington, D.C., July 27, 2013. Hagel introduced President Barack Obama shortly after taking his turm at the lectern.
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A Better Bargain for the Middle Class

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A Better Bargain for the Middle Class

In this week’s address, President Obama tells the American people about his speech at Knox College on Wednesday, where he discussed the cornerstones of what it means to be middle class, including having a good job, a home that is your own, quality education, a secure retirement, and affordable health care.

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NCAA Champions: On Tuesday, President Obama welcomed the NCAA Champion Louisville Cardinals to the White House. President Obama, an avid basketball fan, celebrated the team’s accomplishments both on and off the court – praising their cumulative 3.3 grade-point-average, the thousands of dollars they helped raise for charity, and their determination, despite physical obstacles, to win the men’s NCAA title.

Vice President and Dr. Biden in India: The Vice President and Dr. Biden traveled to India and Singapore, as part of their six-day trip – meeting with leaders and visiting schools and aid workers to discuss the important opportunity to strengthen our partnerships within the region and reaffirm our commitment to rebalancing U.S. foreign policy toward the Asia-Pacific. When they arrived in New Delhi on Monday, they visited Mahatma Gandhi’s granddaughter and toured the Gandhi Smriti museum.

On Tuesday, the Vice President met with Indian Prime Minist Dr. Manmohan Singh, President Pranab Mukherjee, and Vice President Hamid Ansair. The leaders discussed the relationship between the United States and India. Later, Vice President Biden spoke at a dinner hosted by Indian Vice President Hamid Ansari, where he spoke about the importance of the partnership between the two countries. During the day, Dr. Biden visited the settlement of Kachhpura, where USAID Health and Urban Poor Program has been stationed since 2011.

Speaking from the Bombay Stock Exchange on Wednesday, the Vice President spoke about moving both the U.S. and Indian economies forward – noting that American interests were very similar to Indian interests. Dr. Biden hosted a roundtable discussion to hear more about how groups are working to improve nutrition in India and visited The Dilaasa Crisis Intervention Department for Women, a center for female survivors of domestic violence.

Women at the Indian Institute of Technology met with Vice President Biden on Thursday for a roundtable discussion. The Vice President spoke about the importance of engaging women in science, technology, and engineering and explained what the U.S. is doing to promote STEM in the United States. Dr. Biden visited an all-girls school, where she taught a grammar lesson.

National Council of La Raza: First Lady Michelle Obama spoke to more than 1,800 people at the National Council of La Raza’s Annual Conference on Tuesday, highlighting the importance of healthy eating, while keeping in mind the tradition and culture behind food. “While food might be love, the truth is that we are loving ourselves and our kids to death,” the First Lady said. “So we need to step up. We need to own this as a serious problem in our communities.” 

#ABetterBargin: Kicking off a series of speeches about the economy, President Obama boarded Air Force One on Wednesday and took off for the Midwest. His first stop was Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois – the place he made his first speech on the economy after being elected as U.S. Senator back in 2005; the President also traveled to the University of Central Missouri. At both events, the President discussed the economic progress we have made in the last five years, and encouraged Americans that we’re not done yet.

“As a country, we’ve recovered faster and gone further than most other advanced nations in the world.  With new American revolutions in energy and technology and manufacturing and health care, we're actually poised to reverse the forces that battered the middle class for so long, and start building an economy where everyone who works hard can get ahead. 

But -- and here's the big “but” -- I’m here to tell you today that we're not there yet. We all know that.  We're not there yet.  We've got more work to do.”

Instagram: While President Obama was preparing to head to Illinois, the Chief Official White House Photographer, Pete Souza, launched his own Instagram account – giving followers a behind-the-scenes look at the presidency. Follow his Instagram here, and then go follow the official Instagram accounts for the White House and First Lady Michelle Obama.

Meeting with the President of Vietnam: President Truong Sang of Vietnam visited the White House on Thursday for a bilateral meeting with President Obama in the Oval Office. The leaders discussed the Trans-Pacific Partnership and other ways the U.S. and Vietnam can work together to create jobs in both countries.

Talking Infrastructure: Reiterating his speeches on the economy in the Midwest the day before, the President visited Jacksonville, Florida on Thursday. The President said,

“We’ve got to help more manufacturers bring more jobs back to America.  We’ve got to keep creating good jobs in manufacturing.  We’ve got to create good jobs in wind and solar energy.  We’ve got to tap into this natural gas revolution that’s bringing energy costs down in this country, which means manufacturers now want to locate here because they’re thinking that we’ve got durable, reliable supplies of energy. We’ve got to create more jobs today doing what you’re doing right here at JAXPORT -- and that’s building this country’s future.”

Iftar Dinner: Muslim Americans were invited to the White House on Thursday night to celebrate an Iftar dinner. President Obama, who has hosted this event for five years, thanked the community for their contributions to the United States.

 

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Thousands Joined In. Did You?

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Thousands Joined In. Did You?

President Obama is fighting to build a better bargain for the middle class -- one that ensures that everyone who works hard can get ahead in the 21st century economy. And this week, he asked you to add your voices to the debate.

The response has been amazing. We've already received tens of thousands of submissions, and we're getting more every day.

There's just one problem: We didn't see your name.

Click here to add your name in support of the middle class.

Thanks to the grit and resilience of the American people, we’ve cleared away the rubble from the financial crisis and begun to lay a new foundation for stronger, more durable economic growth. But we’re not there yet. We need a strategy that builds on the cornerstones of what it means to be middle class in America, and what it takes to work your way into the middle class. Good jobs. A good education. Homeownership that’s based on a solid foundation. Affordable health care that’s there for you when you get sick. A secure retirement even if you’re not rich. More chances for folks to earn their way into the middle class as long as they’re willing to work for it.

The President thinks that some in Washington haven't been focused on what really matters to middle-class Americans. Join the thousands who have already signed their names and help bring clarity to this debate. Let us know that you think the middle class matters, and that our economy grows best from the middle out, not the top down.

So if that's something you believe in, if you think we need to make our economy work for working Americans, will you add your name?

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2013-07-26 21:32:59 (M6.2) SOUTH SANDWICH ISLANDS REGION -57.8 -24.0 (442af)

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Magnitude 6.2
Date-Time
  • 26 Jul 2013 21:32:59 UTC
  • 26 Jul 2013 19:32:59 near epicenter
  • 26 Jul 2013 11:32:59 standard time in your timezone
Location 57.789S 23.959W
Depth 10 km
Distances
  • 203 km (125 mi) NE of Bristol Island, South Sandwich Islands
  • 2715 km (1683 mi) ESE of Ushuaia, Argentina
  • 2937 km (1820 mi) ESE of Rio Gallegos, Argentina
  • 2952 km (1830 mi) ESE of Punta Arenas, Chile
  • 2258 km (1399 mi) ESE of Stanley, Falkland Islands
Location Uncertainty Horizontal: 18.4 km; Vertical 2.8 km
Parameters Nph = 65; Dmin = 873.3 km; Rmss = 1.35 seconds; Gp = 85°
Version = 8
Event ID us c000iq6f

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FLOSSING LESSON

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U.S. Army Spc. Kassandra Torres, right, shows Afghan commando medics the proper way to floss during a basic dental class on Forward Operating Base Thunder in Paktya province, Afghanistan, July 21, 2013. Torres, a dental assistant, is assigned to the 3rd Special Forces Group.
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