IM Austria Prague 2014 Tour : Salzburg
Getting off the high of our Sound of Music Tour, we continued to explore other musically enchanting sites in Salzburg. If it wasn’t made obvious enough by the souvenir shops hawking Mozart shirts and trinkets,…
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An Economic Update: Where We Are and Where We’re Going
Our economy is stronger than it was when President Obama took office during the Great Recession, but we’re not there yet. To build an economy that works for every American — not just the privileged…
Whenever challenges face the world, one fact is clear: The world looks to the United States. ( video )
An Interview You Should Watch: Whenever challenges face the world, one fact is clear: The world looks to the United States. Last night, in an interview with 60 Minutes, President Obama explained why the United…
IM Austria Prague 2014 : Sound of Music Tour
The Sound of Music played on a constant loop through the “timeless” medium of VHS tapes was my childhood. That was my “High school Musical.” I loved the tomboyish nature of Sister Maria and…
Here’s What a Medal of Honor Presentation at the White House Looks Like:
Here’s What a Medal of Honor Presentation at the White House Looks Like: This afternoon at the White House, President Obama will award the Medal of Honor to Army Command Sergeant Major Bennie G. Adkins…
Faces of 9/11: Where are they now?
A voice on the phone. A cry in the dark. A flag raised amid death and devastation. These are the stories forever linked with the September 11, 2001, terror attacks in New York, Washington and…
Jokowi’s Sea of Troubles
Written by Our Correspondent MON,01 SEPTEMBER 2014 Incoming Indonesian president faces a wide range of economic pressures, but nationalism to prevail A month and a half before Indonesia’s president-elect Joko “Jokowi” Widodo takes office, he already faces considerable headwinds and is…
IM Austria Prague 2014 Tour : Salzkammergut
The trick of taking a picture of a postcard and then claiming that you’re a really good photographer is a common joke in our tour group, common enough that I can’t believe I nearly fall…
First Day at the White House ( video)
Ever wondered what a first day as a new employee at the White House looks like? What about a first day as the very first employee of a brand-new government service designed to remake the…
IM Vienna Prague 2014 Tour : Emmersdorf & Melk
It’s certainly a rare day during an IM Tour when I can breathe out and finally call it a vacation. Don’t get me wrong the sites and places we visit are amazing and unique, but…
IM Vienna Parague Tour 2014
Vienna Part 3 I admit I may have misguided a few of you. So far I’ve been spouting off about the majestic nature and musical roots of Vienna and not even one word about…
Austria and Prague IM Tour 2014; Vienna part 2
We would continue our journey through Vienna, a city renowned for its origin for many of classical music’s greats, one of which was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. You’ll see numerous nods and tourist memorabilia throughout Austria…
Indonesia awaits new president
Despite complaints from the Prabowo Subianto-Hatta Rajasa presidential candidate ticket, the General Elections Commission (KPU) has invited the pair, along with front-runner Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and running mate Jusuf Kalla, to attend the announcement of…
Indonesian general Prabowo’s post-election bluff nears use-by date Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/world/indonesian-general-prabowo8217s-postelection-bluff-nears-useby-date-20140721-zv8y0.html#ixzz384ffYckn
July 21, 2014 – 12:46PM Michael Bachelard Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/world/indonesian-general-prabowo8217s-postelection-bluff-nears-useby-date-20140721-zv8y0.html#ixzz384gImLAtIn the almost two weeks since Indonesia’s presidential election on July 9, the big question in Indonesia has been, “What does Prabowo Subianto think he’s doing?” It…
Austria and Prague IM Tour 2014: Vienna Part 1
People who know my family know that music is almost a constant on our trips and in our house. Whether my dad is belting out power ballads that clearly show his age, my brother blasting…
Prabowo’s game plan
BY EDWARD ASPINALL AND MARCUS MIETZNER, GUEST CONTRIBUTORS – 10 JULY 2014POSTED IN: INDONESIA VOTES Let’s be clear about one thing: Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has won Indonesia’s 9 July presidential election. If the formal vote counting and…
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