Posts Tagged ‘ Barack Obama ’

Comic Books Socially Relevant

Comic Books Socially Relevant

Tucked discreetly between the pages of â’X-Men,â’ â’Green Lanternâ’ and other comic book adventure stories are themes that delve into more than extraordinary feats of strength or superhuman powers. Oftentimes, socially relevant messages of the time are delivered to readers of all ages, albeit, in an untraditional often unintended fashion. The environmental, racial and political issues of yesterday and today are brought to life colorfully and creatively through the popular medium that has stood the test of time for more than 60 years. Comic books and graphic novels do more than create a fantasy world where good simply conquers...

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Stimulus Package Soapbox

Stimulus Package Soapbox

While the U.S. Government wrestles with the details of President Obama’s proposed stimulus package, a mystery man is moving quickly to give locals the money they need. Today, from 10am to 4pm at Union Station, Bailout Bill, Founder of BailoutBooth.com, will be giving away $50,000 in cash to anyone and everyone who walks up and explains why they need a bailout. “People need money and we’re here to give it to them,” says Bailout Bill, Founder of BailoutBooth.com. “Times are tough and the government is taking a long time to get their act together, so while they’re letting politics...

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RNC Response to Obama’s First Address

Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Michael Steele released the following statement: “Watching President Obama address our nation — and feeling the pride that is in every American’s heart — it’s worth pausing to celebrate our nation’s achievements. Yet even as we mark this historic event, we recognize the deep problems that continue to face our nation. Republicans are eager to work with President Obama on the challenges he discussed, especially restoring fiscal responsibility and growing our economy. “After last year’s State of the Union, then-candidate Barack Obama asked the nation to imagine a time when a President’s agenda would...

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President Obama’s First Address

Following are excerpts of President Obama’s address to the joint session of Congress: “While our economy may be weakened and our confidence shaken; though we are living through difficult and uncertain times, tonight I want every American to know this: We will rebuild, we will recover, and the United States of America will emerge stronger than before. “The weight of this crisis will not determine the destiny of this nation. The answers to our problems don’t lie beyond our reach. They exist in our laboratories and universities; in our fields and our factories; in the imaginations of our entrepreneurs...

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Crazy News

Crazy News

Torvald Alexander, 38, arrived home from a costume party and surprised a burglar in his Edinburgh, Scotland, house. “As soon as he saw me his eyes went wide with terror,” Alexander said, perhaps because he was dressed as Thor. “He looked like he had had a few drinks and decided to do a late night break in, but he hadn’t counted on the God of Thunder living here.” The burglar dove through a window to escape. (London Telegraph) Jason Viles had just gotten settled in a tanning bed in a salon in Regina, Sask., Canada, when he realized it...

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