Barack Obama

President Obama wins the Nobel Peace Prize?

October 9, 2009

As I listened to the news on the way in to town this morning, I heard President Obama’s name mentioned as a nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize, and my immediate reaction was: yeah right. I thought, he hasn’t done anything yet, maybe in eight years, if he accomplishes many of the goals he set [...]

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Got an experience with universal health care you want to share?

August 15, 2009

I’ve gotten emails and comments from readers (a few self-described as scared) wondering what it’s like living with universal health care. To address these questions, I’ve decided to write a series on health care this week starting with a description of the system here in Germany on Tuesday and ending with a post with personal [...]

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Obama Fingers

March 11, 2009

They’re finger lickin’ good
Today at our book club meeting, Jentry brought along the Netto advertisement for this week. This delectable product is on offer for Netto’s American Week. Run out and get your before they run out!
Update:
From Spiegel International, Tender, Juicy Obama Fingers Hit the Shelves:

“We noticed that American products and the American way [...]

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Weekly Winners – 24 Jan 2009

January 24, 2009

January 18 – 24, 2009

I almost decided to skip Weekly Winner this week, since I have been feeling poorly and haven’t taken any photos, but then I remembered that I did take one, and I really wanted to post it, but it seemed a bit late in the game to give it it’s own post [...]

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Video Wednesday: History

January 21, 2009

President Obama’s Inaugural Address in two parts

I also encourage you to check out the new kick-ass WhiteHouse.gov website.

Yesterday was an amazing day. Lately I’ve been really exhausted though and have had trouble getting much accomplished. Must be fighting off a bug, or something. Either way, there may not be a lot of [...]

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The Year in Review: 2008 Highlights

January 1, 2009

I meant to get this out on December 31, but that didn’t quite work out, so HAPPY NEW YEAR! And here are some highlights of the last year on AmiExpat:

2008 started for us in the United States
We experienced a trip through Hell on Iberia Airlines while traveling back to Germany from Northern Virginia
I started doing [...]

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Message for Obama Book

November 28, 2008

The Guardian’s Message for Obama book, featuring my message, is now available for purchase. Wow, that was quick! My copy might even be there waiting for me when I get back to Germany. How exciting!
Now I’m off to a cookie making party at TGAW’s parent’s house. Oliver should have a nice sugar high by this [...]

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