Paul McCartney on Obama : ' Lay Off Him'

Paul McCartney is a man known for his words, usually when they're set to music. But he chose some special ones at the Library of Congress to praise President Obama, before whom he will soon be performing : Let him Be.
"I have to say I'm a big fan , he's a great guy," McCartney said at a Washington news conference Tuesday that was attended by politicians as well as journalists."So lay off him, he's doing great."
Tonight (Wednesday), the Beatles icon is being honored with a dinner at the White House and then will take part in a concert in tribute to his hit-laden career.
McCartney is the first non-American to be awarded the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, named for the songwriting brothers George and Ira Gershwin. The prize has been given out only twice before: Paul Simon in 2002 and Stevie Wonder in 2009.
The Liverpool, England-born McCartney , who turns 68 this month, is no strangers to receiving awards, having been knightred by Queen Elizabeth II in 1997. But at Tuesday's News conference, the formally titled Sir Paul said he was nervous about performing in the East Room, "like 3 feet away" from Obama. "I wouldn't have believed you if you told me as a kid growing up in Liverpool that this would happen," he said. "So it's very special to me."
The Jonas Brothers, Wonder, Elvis Costello, Herbie Hancock and comedian Jerry Seinfeld are scheduled to be among the performers at tonight's concert, which will be televised July 28.
McCartney was chosen for the Gershwin Prize in November 2009 by Librarian of Congress James Billington, who praised him not just for his music but for his world-wide activism as well.
Sir Paul has been writing and performing for more than five (5) decades - as a member of iconic groups and as a solo artist - in genres ranging from rock'n'roll to classical compositions," Billington said. "But he also has made an impact far beyond music through his humanitarianism and activism around the world, which are emblematic of the spirit of the Gershwin Prize."
As an example of his global concerns, McCartney called the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico "a disgrace." I think most of us think it's a disgrace, and the fact that something like this can happen" is something that is "going to be addressed," he said.
My spin : Way to go Sir Paul you is a class act all by yourself...why do it take people from other countries to tell how great our President is....don't keep me hanging, I'm waiting for an answer..
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Portrait of an American Marriage:Barack & Michelle

The first lady is furious over Obana-crazed females who are throwing themselves at the handsome commander-in -chief--rocking the couple's marriage.
That's the explosive assertion of a new book that also claims the first couple's union almost went down in flames.White House sources took the Enguirer behind the scenes of the growing marriage scandal and have revealed startling details beyond what best-selling author Christopher Andersen writes in his just-published book."Barack and Michelle : Portrait of an American Marriage."
Andersen's book has opened a hornet's nest about the actual state of the marriage and how close to destruction it was--and still could be if the first lady remain infuriated by women hitting on her husband, a Washington ,D.C, source said.
Like a young John F. kennedy, 48-year-old Barack attracts brazen females fans, who come on to him in crowds, and sometimes try to slip him their telephone number, according to the author. On more than one accasion, Barack tried not to look startled when some woman in the crown would gve his derriere(ass) a firm squeeze. After a campaign appearance in Illinios, says Andedsen, Obama returned to his car and declared : I wish they'd stop grabbing my ass. A miffed Nichelle complained: I want to tell these women. "Back Off." Get a life. It's just embarring, that's all.
Michelle knew that all the unseemly female fawning nourished Barack's already oversized ego, Andersen notes in his book. He's loving it , Michelle muttered at one point. He's a man , isn't he? The first lady,45, has continued to witness woman hitting on Barack at some White House fuctions and formal events--and it takes place even if she's in the room, says the source. It drives her absolutely batty. Barack laughs it off. Michelle has wigged out over it repeatedly--and it's led to verbal fights. Andersen claims the couple's marriage was once so shaky, they almost split up. On CBS : The Early Show," Andersen said that while Obama was in the Illinios State Senate, Obama's marriage was in bad shape. The marriage was angry all the time.
Michelle even complained to her mother: Barack just doesn't seem to care what I think. Barack cab be so selfish--and I just can't get through to him that we're supposed to be in this together. The author adds : She went so far as to question whether , after eight (8) years of marriage , their days as a coupe is numbered. For his part, Barack was also fed up with reprimands that he felt was unfair. Disclosed the D.C. source : Barack often slept downstairs on a couch when Michelle got mad enough to ban him from the bedroom......and when things got real ugly. he crashed for days at buddies places. It happen a lot, and everyone knew why.
My take on this mess: First of all, there are celebrity groupies, and they will try to get a man/woman , some just to see if they can, It is a known fact that Michelle is very jealous , she showed her true colors when Obmama was running for The State Senate in Illinios, when he appeared on "Push" . Married only eight(8) years , the oldest daughter is how old...huh? Sorry old girl, you can't keep a man by banning him from your bed, you said it yourself, Obama is just a man. Tell Barack how you feel , but in private. Your body language tells a lot about how you feel, and your smile is mostly fake, to have a true smile, your eyes smile also. Nagging and bitching can run a man away quicker than any woman. Hell the women even got after George W. Bush, and everyone know he's no prize. But hey, that's just me. Stay tuned: The saga conitunes:
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"Michelle Obama does Glamour "

First Lady Michelle Obama is fashion's star, but that's not why she's one of Glamour's December models.

Mrs. Obama's work in mentoring earned her the spot, which will be rotated with four other covers. She'll receive a special recognition in the annual Women of the Year issure that goes on sale December 10th.

In an interview with new Glamour columnist and CBS anchor Katie Couric, Mrs Obama said being a role model is one of the most potentially powerful things she can do at the White House. Mrs. Obama said she see now little bits of exposure really change my girls sinificantly, and I want that for more girls around the country and the world.

When it comes to her relationship with President Barack Obama, he helps her feel "whole". Cute's good, but only lasts for so long, and then it's, who are you as a person? Don't look at the bank, book, or the title, "look at the heart,look at the soul."

Mrs. Obama does know people are alwys looking at her, though, especially her fashion choices. I can't be surprised that people are interested. But I've tried to be at peace with the chocies that I make first, and then be open to everyone else's reflection, she said.

On the glamour cover she's in her own drop-waist, red cocktail gress with a modified ballskirt and a chunky , bow-inspired necklace. The outfit was from her own closet, and no designer will be credited in the magazine.

My take on this: Well done and hope you the best.....there is a long hard row to hoe in front of you...keep a level head and stand by your man.

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"Steen-Hall Eye Institute--Willis Knighton Medical Center"

...Willis Knighton North....

......Steen--Hall Eye Institute......

Just had cataract surgery on my right eye this past Monday morning, as an in-out patient, in by 5:am out by 9:am. I was a little scared and I'm sure I worried the hell out of everyone that had the procedure done. It took more time getting me prep than the actual surgery.

The nurses told me they was going to put me to sleep for about 10 mintues...only 10 minutes I asked and she replied yes, I inform her to be sure to wake me up, she smiled and said okay, she also inform me there would be five[5] people there beside the doctor, and I had a special nurse to hold my hand, if I became uncomfortable or hurt in any way, just squeeze her hand

Dr. Hall came in and asked how I was, I just looked at him and smile, I remember him saying ......okay team, she's ready. The next thing I remember , a nurse asked me if I was ready to go have breakfast and go home, I asked are you finished, she said yes. The nurse wheel me out to the small breakfast area where my man was waiting, he had a great big grin on his face and said there's my green-one-eyed susan. The nurse told him everything went find. My man says it sounds good and didn't take as long as he expected. I will be getting the left one done Monday October 5th.

Steen-Hall is the # one eye care institute in this part of the country, people come far and near for their major eye surgery. The eye institute is just across the street from the hospital, and has a walk-way over the street to the hospital, you don't have to go our side . It's quite neat.

Willis Knighton is North Louisiana's oldest hospice. When the hospitals was ranked about 3/4 weeks ago in the United States from 1 to 100...Willis Knighton was ranked in the top 10..... for 15 straight. We have 4 major WK hospitals in each part of the city and quite a few clinics. We also have one in Bossier City,La. and clinics there also.

We also have 3 major hospitals in the Shreveport/Bossier City area. We are a city on the grow.

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I Was Black Before The Election

President Obama poked fun at suggestions that racism is behind opposition to his health care plans.
Speaking to TV host David Letterman on CBS' The Late Show, he deadpanned: "I think it's important to realise that I was actually black before the election."
As the audience whooped with laughter at the subversive remark, Letterman kept up the joke, asking the President: "How long have you been a black man?"
Returning to his point, Obama said it was an honour that the American people had chosen him as their leader.
"That, I think, tells you a lot about where the country is at", he said.
He suggested that the fierce objections to his health reform proposals came from a "certain segment of society" that had a tendency to get "riled up" whenever a President tried to make a significant change.
"One of the things that you sign up for in politics is that folks yell at you," he said.

President Obama also used his time on the Late show couch to acknowledge that Americans were weary of the war in Afghanistan, and said US troops were performing heroically there and in Iraq. But he kept things light-hearted as he turned to the subject of his young daughters Malia and Sasha.
The girls "basically just goofed off all summer" he said, adding that he wished he could have done the same.
Obama's appearance on Letterman's popular late-night show wrapped up a media blitz seemingly aimed at putting him in front of as many cameras as possible to sell his message to a sceptical public. He was a guest on five different talk shows on Sunday morning and had been on "everything but the Food Channel," a Republican senator remarked.
Yet the President also had a joke ready when Letterman questioned what he was doing on his show.
"The main reason I'm here? I want to see that heart-shaped potato," he quipped, referring to an audience member featured earlier in the programme who had turned up with the quirky vegetable.