On This Day: President Obama enters the South Portico of the White House following his arrival aboard Marine One on the South Lawn, March 30, 2025 (Photo by Pete Souza)
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Today (all times Eastern)
9:15: The President and First Lady depart the White House
10:45: The Vice President delivers remarks at the opening of the Edward M Kennedy Institute, Boston
10:50: The President and First Lady arrive Boston
11:25: The President delivers remarks at the opening of the Edward M Kennedy Institute, Boston
1:20: The President participates in a DNC fundraiser, Area Four, Boston
2:55: Depart Boston
4:35: Arrive White House
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On This Day
Standing on the Colonnade with Phil Schiliro, assistant to the President for Legislative Affairs, prior to the Omnibus Public Lands Management Act Bil signing ceremony in the Red Room of the White House, March 30, 2025 (Photo by Pete Souza)
President Obama walks to a podium in the Cross Hall, Grand Foyer of the White House, before making a statement regarding the American auto industry, March 30, 2025 (Photo by Samantha Appleton)
President Obama walks away from the podium after delivering a statement regarding the American auto industry in the Cross Hall, Grand Foyer of the White House, March 30, 2025 (Photo by Chuck Kennedy)
President Obama and Staff Secretary Lisa Brown on the Colonnade prior to the Omnibus Public Lands Management Act Bill signing ceremony, March 30, 2025 (Photo by Pete Souza)
President Obama conducts interviews in the Map Room of the White House, March 30, 2025 (Photo by Pete Souza)
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President Obama walks towards the Oval Office, after returning to the White House from Northern Virginia Community College in Alexandria, Va., March 30, 2025 (Photo by Pete Souza)
President Obama and Vice President Biden meet with advisors for a health care implementation meeting in the Oval Office, March 30, 2025 (Photo by Pete Souza)
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First Lady Michelle Obama greets actress Hilary Swank and other guest mentors in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House during an event celebrating Women’s History Month, March 30, 2025 (Photo by Chuck Kennedy)
President Obama shakes hands with members of the audience following his speech on energy security at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., March 30, 2025 (Photo by Pete Souza)
President Obama greets James Brady in Press Secretary Jay Carney’s West Wing office at the White House, March 30, 2011. Brady, former President Ronald Reagan’s press secretary, was wounded during the assassination attempt on President Reagan 30 years ago. Brady’s wife Sarah, right, and son Scott, center, joined him for the meeting (Photo by Pete Souza)
President Obama talks with White House correspondents Bill Plante, CBS News, and Savannah Guthrie, NBC News, in the Upper Press Office of the White House, March 30, 2025 (Photo by Pete Souza)
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President Obama looks out the window of Marine One as he departs the White House South Lawn en route to Joint Base Andrews, Md., for a trip to Vermont, March 30, 2025 (Photo by Pete Souza)
President Obama talks with Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., and Marcelle Leahy aboard Air Force One en route to Burlington, Vt., March 30, 2025 (Photo by Pete Souza)
President Obama is reflected in sunglasses as he greets people on the tarmac following his arrival at Portland International Jetport in Portland, Maine, March 30, 2025 (Photo by Pete Souza)
I recently started an exercise regime, I walk five miles a day, my only problem is that after walking the five miles I usually end up in a fast food joint like Popeye’s or McDonald’s. The thought of eating a salad repulses me, and a smoothie can go straight to hell. I need to find something to eat that will satisfy me and fill me up.
Don, I totally understand the walking outside versus walking on a treadmill! Every day I walk my dog, and we have a wonderful time together! Just one small suggestion…..if you like McDonald’s and Popeye’s…….go on line and check out and compare their various offerings regarding fat and calories. Choose the least objectionable that’s not a salad, and start there. Don’t order fries…..make that concession, and drink tea or water, not a carbonated bev……..even diet drinks are not good for us.
Good luck……you’re getting vitamin D by being outside, and that is a very good thing.
The thing is, Don, after making the tough changes and eliminating foods we know are bad for us, the benefits start to show up soon, and as you begin to feel better, sleep better, lose weight and look better, it does become easier to follow the healthier path. Old habits are hard to break, but it can be done. Some great suggestions above - also check out The Alkaline Way, as a dietary guideline.
Don if you must eat at one of the fast foodies, have the “small” portion to satisfy your hunger then the rest of the day eat some nuts and fruits the rest of the day. Eat fruits that are high in water content like melons. Good Luck.
The solution might be a sandwich shop where you can choose lean meats or better yet, chicken and stuff it full of vegetables. That way, you’re getting the meat that you crave, but you’re also balancing it with healthy vegetables. Don’t forget the water!
Squeeze lemon in your water:) Very good for you! Don’t try to do everything “good” at once…you’ll just end up hating it all and giving up. Don’t beat yourself up if you “opps” every now and then…but keep in mind that if having a fit body was fun and easy, everyone would have one! You just worked hard, don’t sabotage your efforts:)
Let my apologize beforehand, desertflower, for my incoming sarcasm. But squeezed lemon and water taste exactly like squeezed lemon and water. You all mean well, but at this time I’m going to withdraw my plea for help and proceed to go to hell the way I want to.
I’m right there with ya annieb, let’s ignore them and just enjoy every moment that we have PBO as our World Leader. Conserve our energy for good not evil :-)
“His trip will build on the success of the August 2014 US-Africa Leaders’ Summit and continue our efforts to work with countries in sub-Saharan Africa, including Kenya, to accelerate economic growth, strengthen democratic institutions and improve security,” the White House also said in a statement.
You’re welcome, GGail. Looking forward to checking him out when he takes over. Larry Wilmore’s The Nightly Show has been great after taking over Colbert’s time slot and hopefully Trevor will be the same.
I refuse to believe that this pilot had these sorts of mental issues and the airlines didn’t know anything about. How was he even allowed to fly? I would to read the after action report from his employers.
GM everyone, I haven’t been around lately and won’t really be catching up o the reading just the pictures and NW & Chips you do great news catchups. Went to ER on Saturday, ended up diagnosed with Viral Pneumonia. Put’s you right down on your but. 1st time I haven on TOD since last Friday. :-( hopefully the antibiotics will finally take affect and get me back to normal. Have a great one you all.
Indiana Convicts Its First Pregnant Person of ‘Feticide’ rhrc.us/193efNx #PurviPatel's sentencing is today http://t.co/gchRVCttZI— RH Reality Check (@rhrealitycheck) March 30, 2025
Their MOSAD(sp) was already for a diplomatic solution. It is the wicked Netanyahu, his Lukid(sp) and NeoCons in Israel were the loudest who Never saw an agreement accommodate/contain their obsessive warmongering.
So true. Many of our local Dems, myself included, have made a “boatload” of phone calls this weekend. Not just about this bill, but others-vouchers, guns in parks and tutition equality. Some “biggies” getting out of committee today and tomorrow.
How tiny and unstable is one willing to put his/her body in order to deceive and be a part of Evil?
Doc, Doc, Doc institutionalize her and whoever checked her luggage in.
I must say for all his 2008 faults and flaws, particularly his crime of putting the ignorant Sarah Palin on national stage, the “Maverick” can deliver a good speech.
Future Senators at the EMK Institute watching Senator McCain speak. pic.twitter.com/sVi8JEo1nn
GG, leave the old “Bomb, bomb, bomb Iran, Maverick” alone! Forgive his (many) transgressions during this time of Advent. Give him a pass. He is helpless now.
Annieb, I believe Senator Ted Kennedy would be cussing up a good ole Irish-Catholic storm at these nutjobs today. He would show them what a “real” tea party was all about :D:D
In my opinion the problem is that the decent people were defeated by those extreme Republicans, and the other ones were so afraid of being challenge and defeated, they ran so far to the right that they weren’t the same. The House and Senate are fill with extreme right wing conservatives, there is no moderates in the Republican party anymore.
In general, requests to “Tell the Obama Administration” are aggravating and light up my fighting Irish. However, this is a public comment forum, and sometimes I sign these to lend weight to issues I care about. No more BigOil controlling how we are devastating the oceans. Where the heck do they expect all life forms to live once we have corrupted everything with our oil dependence, BigOil never seems to have enough money or power. Sign if you feel moved to: http://action.priceofoil.org/p/salsa/web/tellafriend/public
i saw that included in this program was a meme about how great an institution the Senate is…
i cannot stomach the HYPOCRISY!!!
…for the past 6+ years it has been chamber of obstruction towards the President….the Letter to Iran….the threatened bill to increase sanctions on Iran…the historic number of Filibusters…even now Loretta Lynch waits for confirmation…longer than any other nominee for attorney general in the history of the Senate…
give me a break….
This is the Senate…not that version that will be touted today!!
SUCH A BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE FROM OUR BELOVED PRESIDENT…NOT AT ALL A SPEECH…BUT A VERY COMPASSIONATE AND HEARTFELT GATHERING OF PRAISE AND REMEMBERANCE FOR A TRUE AND VERY MISSED FRIEND. I REMEMBER WHEN HE STRUGGLED WITH HIS HEALTH TO WATCH THE PRESIDENT’S INAUGURATION…YOU COULD SEE THE PAIN…BUT HE TOOK THAT CANE AND FOUND HIS PLACE TO HONOR ONE OF THE GREATEST DECISIONS WE EVER MADE IN THIS COUNTRY…THE ELECTION OF PRESIDENT BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA!….THINKING OF THE TWO OF THEM AND THEIR FRIENDSHIP…BRINGS SUCH PEACE TO MY HEART!
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Good morning TOD folks!
Looking forward to the ceremony today.
Mooooooorning vetivera24, moooooooorning everyone!
Morning Chips.
Vetivera!
Morning NCLB!
furst.
Almost. Good morning AMK
GM vv.
I recently started an exercise regime, I walk five miles a day, my only problem is that after walking the five miles I usually end up in a fast food joint like Popeye’s or McDonald’s. The thought of eating a salad repulses me, and a smoothie can go straight to hell. I need to find something to eat that will satisfy me and fill me up.
solution: exercise bike (stationary one, not the other one) or the thingy peeps walk on
I love walking, I have a treadmill at home that I don’t use because walking outdoors is my thing. I just need to eat right which is so hard to do.
Don, I totally understand the walking outside versus walking on a treadmill! Every day I walk my dog, and we have a wonderful time together! Just one small suggestion…..if you like McDonald’s and Popeye’s…….go on line and check out and compare their various offerings regarding fat and calories. Choose the least objectionable that’s not a salad, and start there. Don’t order fries…..make that concession, and drink tea or water, not a carbonated bev……..even diet drinks are not good for us.
Good luck……you’re getting vitamin D by being outside, and that is a very good thing.
No fries! Just shoot me why don’t you!
The thing is, Don, after making the tough changes and eliminating foods we know are bad for us, the benefits start to show up soon, and as you begin to feel better, sleep better, lose weight and look better, it does become easier to follow the healthier path. Old habits are hard to break, but it can be done. Some great suggestions above - also check out The Alkaline Way, as a dietary guideline.
I did Atkins before and I lost @100 pounds, but the cravings just become so great.
For you Don…this is a great website….check it out
Don if you must eat at one of the fast foodies, have the “small” portion to satisfy your hunger then the rest of the day eat some nuts and fruits the rest of the day. Eat fruits that are high in water content like melons. Good Luck.
that is a doable option.
The solution might be a sandwich shop where you can choose lean meats or better yet, chicken and stuff it full of vegetables. That way, you’re getting the meat that you crave, but you’re also balancing it with healthy vegetables. Don’t forget the water!
Water! Honey I don’t do water, I like fruit punch or fruit juice, water is the devil’s milk. I’m all screwed up.
yup, you are, dood.
You don’t have to be so gleeful about my undoing, amk.
I drink tons of water everyday, fyi. :)
If your cholesterol levels are under control, I wouldn’t worry too much about junk food.
Cholesterol levels are good.
That’s excellent. Just kep up your exercise routine.
I am slightly above the limit and what does the wifey make me do? The horror.
Squeeze lemon in your water:) Very good for you! Don’t try to do everything “good” at once…you’ll just end up hating it all and giving up. Don’t beat yourself up if you “opps” every now and then…but keep in mind that if having a fit body was fun and easy, everyone would have one! You just worked hard, don’t sabotage your efforts:)
Let my apologize beforehand, desertflower, for my incoming sarcasm. But squeezed lemon and water taste exactly like squeezed lemon and water. You all mean well, but at this time I’m going to withdraw my plea for help and proceed to go to hell the way I want to.
Thanks, Don
😳😳😳
Sorry sweetness. Good luck!!
Don, you are a grown-ass man, you make your life the way you want, to hell with consequences - You go boy! :shock:
LOL!!! Very funny!
:wink:
hahaha..you tell him!!
smart kid.
GM TODville.
Expect to see RWNJ heads explode in July:
I love it!
arapaho415, What can they say that they haven’t already said? But I know it won’t stop them, so we will ignore the idiots.
I’m right there with ya annieb, let’s ignore them and just enjoy every moment that we have PBO as our World Leader. Conserve our energy for good not evil :-)
http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Obama-to-travel-to-Kenya-in-July-this-year/-/539546/2670576/-/lo31qwz/-/index.html
“His trip will build on the success of the August 2014 US-Africa Leaders’ Summit and continue our efforts to work with countries in sub-Saharan Africa, including Kenya, to accelerate economic growth, strengthen democratic institutions and improve security,” the White House also said in a statement.
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GREAT!!!!!
NW, thanks for posting Trevor Noah on the previous Post. He is funny! :D
You’re welcome, GGail. Looking forward to checking him out when he takes over. Larry Wilmore’s The Nightly Show has been great after taking over Colbert’s time slot and hopefully Trevor will be the same.
I will make it a point to check his show & Larry Wilmore’s out on the weekends online.
FLOTUS will be on Jimmy Fallon show Thursday night 4-2-15.
I thought she did Fallon already?
I will see if I can fine the article I was reading this morning.
http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/03/30/michelle-obama-to-appear-on-the-tonight-show-starring-jimmy-fallon-on-thursday-april-2/381364/
Thanks annieb for the heads up :-)
I refuse to believe that this pilot had these sorts of mental issues and the airlines didn’t know anything about. How was he even allowed to fly? I would to read the after action report from his employers.
If your Youtube is acting weird, it’s also live here and on C-SPAN
https://www.emkinstitute.org/explore-the-institute/public-events-programs/special/dedication-event-live-stream
http://www.c-span.org/video/?324924-1/edward-m-kennedy-institute-dedication-ceremony&live
GM everyone, I haven’t been around lately and won’t really be catching up o the reading just the pictures and NW & Chips you do great news catchups. Went to ER on Saturday, ended up diagnosed with Viral Pneumonia. Put’s you right down on your but. 1st time I haven on TOD since last Friday. :-( hopefully the antibiotics will finally take affect and get me back to normal. Have a great one you all.
Wishing you a speedy recovery ….Roberta
Feel better soon!
Best wishes for a quick recovery, R.
Get well, Roberta.
Get well soon Roberta <3
Wishing you a healthy recovery, Roberta. Get well soon.
Roberta, take very good care of yourself. Pneumonia really takes a lot of out of you! Gets lots of rest and listen to your doctors.
<3
Wishing you, Roberta in MN a speedy recovery.
Please Get Well Soon {{{{ <3 + Prayers }}}}
Local media are reporting that shots have been fired at the headquarters of the National Security Agency outside of Washington.
Live aerial footage showed two vehicles - one of which was a police vehicle - with extensive damage near an security gate.
NBC4 has a photo of a uniformed man being put into an ambulance.
Around 40,000 people work at the facility which is located in Fort Meade, Maryland.
Two people have been taken to hospital, according to several local media reports.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-32121316
Two men in the SUV dressed as woman….one shot
THE.FUCK.
I look forward to watching the show.
Their MOSAD(sp) was already for a diplomatic solution. It is the wicked Netanyahu, his Lukid(sp) and NeoCons in Israel were the loudest who Never saw an agreement accommodate/contain their obsessive warmongering.
snicker
So true. Many of our local Dems, myself included, have made a “boatload” of phone calls this weekend. Not just about this bill, but others-vouchers, guns in parks and tutition equality. Some “biggies” getting out of committee today and tomorrow.
If it’s Monday, it’s time for another strange story…
How tiny and unstable is one willing to put his/her body in order to deceive and be a part of Evil?
Doc, Doc, Doc institutionalize her and whoever checked her luggage in.
money speaks louder than words
I must say for all his 2008 faults and flaws, particularly his crime of putting the ignorant Sarah Palin on national stage, the “Maverick” can deliver a good speech.
Uuuuggh! I just clicked on the WH feed up top and saw that McAngry was speaking. YUCK!
Y’all please give me a heads up when VP Joe or PBO gets to the podium.
GG, leave the old “Bomb, bomb, bomb Iran, Maverick” alone! Forgive his (many) transgressions during this time of Advent. Give him a pass. He is helpless now.
No way! NC. I’ll leave him alone when he leaves my President alone
I’m with you GGail.
:-)
Have POTUS and FLOTUS arrive yet?
I would love to have seen if Senator Ted Kennedy could have dealt with the todays Republicans in the House and Senate? I don’t think so.
Annieb, I believe Senator Ted Kennedy would be cussing up a good ole Irish-Catholic storm at these nutjobs today. He would show them what a “real” tea party was all about :D :D
In my opinion the problem is that the decent people were defeated by those extreme Republicans, and the other ones were so afraid of being challenge and defeated, they ran so far to the right that they weren’t the same. The House and Senate are fill with extreme right wing conservatives, there is no moderates in the Republican party anymore.
Yup…Uncle Joey went there… :)
Brian Mitchell Stokes??!!! He’s the one I would like to play PBO on the Broadway version of “Obama.”
In general, requests to “Tell the Obama Administration” are aggravating and light up my fighting Irish. However, this is a public comment forum, and sometimes I sign these to lend weight to issues I care about. No more BigOil controlling how we are devastating the oceans. Where the heck do they expect all life forms to live once we have corrupted everything with our oil dependence, BigOil never seems to have enough money or power. Sign if you feel moved to: http://action.priceofoil.org/p/salsa/web/tellafriend/public
PBO & FLOTUS are here! :)
New post:
http://theobamadiary.com/2015/03/30/the-opening-of-the-edward-m-kennedy-institute/
i saw that included in this program was a meme about how great an institution the Senate is…
i cannot stomach the HYPOCRISY!!!
…for the past 6+ years it has been chamber of obstruction towards the President….the Letter to Iran….the threatened bill to increase sanctions on Iran…the historic number of Filibusters…even now Loretta Lynch waits for confirmation…longer than any other nominee for attorney general in the history of the Senate…
give me a break….
This is the Senate…not that version that will be touted today!!
SUCH A BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE FROM OUR BELOVED PRESIDENT…NOT AT ALL A SPEECH…BUT A VERY COMPASSIONATE AND HEARTFELT GATHERING OF PRAISE AND REMEMBERANCE FOR A TRUE AND VERY MISSED FRIEND. I REMEMBER WHEN HE STRUGGLED WITH HIS HEALTH TO WATCH THE PRESIDENT’S INAUGURATION…YOU COULD SEE THE PAIN…BUT HE TOOK THAT CANE AND FOUND HIS PLACE TO HONOR ONE OF THE GREATEST DECISIONS WE EVER MADE IN THIS COUNTRY…THE ELECTION OF PRESIDENT BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA!….THINKING OF THE TWO OF THEM AND THEIR FRIENDSHIP…BRINGS SUCH PEACE TO MY HEART!