Obamarama

  • Valerie Smith and Robert Wuthnow unveiled the senior picture of Michelle Obama on the Class Photo Wall at the Tap Room. (Photo: Brian Wilson) From Princeton University’s new site: A portrait of Princeton alumna and First Lady Michelle Obama was installed Wednesday, Feb. 4, on the Class Photo Wall in the Tap Room of the…

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  • President Barack Obama stands with first lady Michelle Obama after signing the SCHIP legislation in the East Room of the White House Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009 in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)  From The Associated Press: WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama signed a bill Wednesday extending health coverage to 4 million uninsured children, a much-needed win…

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  • Ty Inc. at first said Sasha (left) and Malia dolls were inspired by the Obamas, then denied that. Now they’re listed as “retired.” (AP)From the Chicago Sun-Times: Off the job now are the two dolls produced by west suburban-based Ty Inc. that (the company insisted) WERE NOT named after the Obama children, yet that raised…

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  • First there was actor Alan Cumming who, quite tastelessly, decided to pronounce his theories on the Presidential wang. And that was unnecessary, but it was Alan Cumming, an over-the-top actor/celebrity known for his squickiness. I mean, he created a mens’ cologne called “Cumming” and shot nudes of himself for the adverts. And other than him…

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  • U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama speaks to staff during her visit to the Department of Education in Washington, February 2, 2009. REUTERS/Jason Reed (UNITED STATES) Michelle visited the folks at the Dept. of Education for a little pep talk. Check out more pictures and video after the jump!

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