fake_innocent Wrote:Wah! Who moved this out of the new sections even if it not Asian...this is important! >.<

I think the person who moved it (most likely Hollinaz) was right in moving it Joanna.. Even though it's important it's still American news. It'll be just as affecting though in the general discussion as it would be in here and it also seems to suit better in the general discussion section as well since it can be discussed as a subject from here on rather then news (if you get what I’m trying to say).

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and use my wings when storms come around

No one pays attention in the general discussion section compared to here, but that besides the point...I'm only upset if someone would have told me sooner about it...I wouldn't have fussed about it.

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weeeeeeee like i said in the CTMT! His speech was wonderful!!!!! Nothing is impossible anymore regarding being president of the US! =].

Congrates Mr. President OBAMA! =]

and yes indeed "change" for the US will take time. but i sure have faith in Mr. president to get us back up! =]

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Barack Obama held his first press conference
November 7, 2008


President-elect Barack Obama speaks to the press in Chicago for the first time.

In his first press conference, President-elect Obama tackles the economy and a letter from Iran's President.

As expected, the economy was the main topic of his first press conference. Mr. Obama have spoken with his economic advisers earlier and urgently explained to the nation of the bad economic news that the U.S is facing as of right now.

The jobless rate hit 6.5 percent in October, the highest in 14 years.

Obama began his press conference by acknowledging the new numbers: "This morning we woke up to more sobering news about the state of our economy. The 240,000 jobs lost in October marks the tenth consecutive month our economy shed jobs. In total, we've lost nearly 1.2 million jobs this year, and more than ten million Americans are now unemployed.

"Tens of millions of families are struggling to figure out how to pay the bills and stay in their homes. Their stories are an urgent reminder that we are facing the greatest economic challenge of our lifetime."

When asked about the letter of congratulation sent to him by Iranian President, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Obama repeated something he said during the presidential campaign: "Iran's development of a nuclear weapon, I believe is unacceptable. We have to mount an international effort to prevent that from happening. Iran's support of terrorist organizations ... is something that has to cease. I will be reviewing the letter from President Ahmadinejad, and we will respond appropriately ... obviously how we approach and deal with a country like Iran is not something that we should simply do in a knee-jerk fashion ... we've got to think it through."

Here is the video of the press conference:


Source: pri.org

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An Update:

In about two more days till the Inauguration Day, President-Elect Barack Obama will make his oath along with his Elect-Vice President, Joe Biden this January 20th.

Our beloved Flipino singer, Charice will also be there to sing at the event. You don't want to miss this one!

http://www.ampedasia.com/forums/charice-...14094.html

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Presidential Inauguration 2009
A Guide to Inauguration Events in Washington, DC by By Rachel Cooper, About.com

Overview of the Inauguration Schedule

Saturday, January 17 - Obama, Biden and their families will travel by train to Washington, DC and will host events along the way in Philadelphia, Wilmington, and Baltimore. See the schedule.

Sunday, January 18 – An official welcome concert will be held on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to kick off the inaugural celebration. The event will be open to the public and broadcast live exclusively on HBO. See details including the lineup of performers.

Monday, January 19 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - To honor Dr. King’s legacy, Obama, Biden and their families will participate in activities dedicated to serving others in communities across the Washington, DC area. Additional events will be held throughout the week. See the schedule of events.

Inaugural Eve Concert for America's Children - A free youth concert will be held at the Verizon Center. The concert will be broadcast on Disney Channel 8:00 - 9:30 p.m. EST. Read more.

Tuesday, January 20 - Inauguration Day- Swearing-in ceremony, Inaugural Parade, and official Inaugural Balls.

(See details below)

The 2009 inaugural events are expected to draw record breaking crowds to Washington, DC. Getting around the region throughout the four-day inaugural weekend will be challenging. Washington Metro is gearing up for the events with increased hours and security. See Inauguration 2009 Transportation Guide for details.

Inauguration Swearing-in Ceremony - BROADCAST LIVE AT 11:30 a.m. EST

January 20, 2009 - The oath of office will be administered on the steps of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. Following the oath of office, the President will give his inaugural address, setting out his vision for America and goals for the nation.

TIME: Security checkpoints will open for the Inaugural Swearing-in Ceremony at 8 a.m. Ticketed guests are advised to arrive by 9 a.m. Ceremony begins at 11:30 a.m. EST. See details about the program.

TICKETS: Each Senator and Representative receives a limited quantity of free tickets that they may distribute to the public at their discretion. The public should be aware that no website or other ticket outlet actually has inaugural swearing-in tickets to sell, regardless of what they may claim.

Those who come to witness the swearing-in ceremony will be able to watch and listen to the ceremony on large screens that will be set up along the National Mall.

Presidential Inauguration Parade

Date: January 20, 2009
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Location: Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC

Tickets are not required. The public will not be allowed to lineup along the parade route before 7 a.m. Viewing stands and bleachers will extend from 3rd to 17th Sts.

The presidential inaugural parade is coordinated by the Armed Forces Inaugural Committee (AFIC) which includes members from all branches of the armed forces of the United States. Since 1789, the U.S. armed forces have participated in this important American tradition honoring our commander in chief with musical units, marching bands, color guards, salute batteries and honor cordons. Read more about the inaugural parade.

Inauguration Balls

Many inaugural balls and galas will take place at venues throughout Washington, DC from January 15 - 24, 2009. The official balls are planned by the Presidential Inaugural Committee and unofficial balls and parties are planned by the State Societies of Washington, DC and a variety of other organizations. Dozens of events will be announced in the coming weeks. See a guide to Inaugural Balls and Galas.

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Where to Watch on TV, Radio, and Online

*All contents taking from inaugurationday2009.com*

Television

All the major broadcast and cable networks will be carrying the inaugural ceremony live, starting at 11:30 AM. Most will carry the parade after the ceremony and lunch.

International viewers -- CNN International will broadcast the inauguration ceremony live; local times will vary around the globe.

A few special broadcasts to note:

• BET will carry the Inauguration ceremony and parade and will have extensive other coverage.
• Nickelodeon will not offer live coverage, but will periodically present the highlights of the day with a focus on what it means for children.
  

Radio

You will be able to listen to the ceremony, live, on your favorite NPR station. Other NPR shows will either have an inaugural focus or will be preempted for special coverage.

Streaming (Internet)

The Presidential Inauguration Committee web site will offer a live stream of the inauguration ceremony on its main page at pic2009.org. (Information about this viewing option is detailed on the Inaugural Committee blog. You will need to have installed Microsoft's Silverlight on your computer to watch this stream.)

Major news and other web sites will offer live streaming video and audio of the ceremony. Details are starting to appear, but not for all networks. Stay tuned here for links and information as they becomes available.

• ABC News
• C-SPAN main streaming page.
• CBS News
• CNN Live page.
• Fox News
• NBC News through MSNBC
• New York Times will be streaming the inauguration live.
• Terra will have both Spanish and English webcasts.
  

Movie Theaters

Several movie theater chain will be showing the inauguration on the Big Screen. If you're in one of these cities, you can get a free ticket to watch the ceremony: Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Hartford-New Haven, Houston, Los Angeles, Louisville (KY), Memphis, New York, Orlando, Phoenix, Providence, San Diego, Seattle, St. Louis, Washington (DC), and West Palm.

And if you're in Arizona or California, you can see the inauguration at selected UltraStar Cinemas sites. To reserve a seat, e-mail obamareservation@ultrastarmovies.com with full name, total number of guests and the name of the movie theater attending or visit www.UltraStarMovies.com for more information.

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obama surely has the charisma to change the perception of the US. heres hoping that the next 4 years will confirm that validation.

i am so happy that he win the elections, i hope that he can do as he promises when he made speech. he is great speaker.