David Axelrod, a senior adviser to President Barack Obama said Sunday that the Republicans seeking the presidential nomination don’t understand the reasons behind the “Occupy” protests that haves sprung up around the country, including Boston. Axelrod told ABC’s “This Week” that people “want a financial system that works on the level. They want to get [...]
Jimmy Carter in Boston: “If I knew then what I know now, I would have sent one more helicopter”
May 18, 2011 Leave a Comment
President Jimmy Carter was at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum Tuesday afternoon to promote his new book, “White House Diary,” a daily account of his 1977-1980 time in the Oval Office. He described the journals that went into the book as “personal diaries” that he never meant to publish, although he did [...]
FAIL: Naked Cowboy makes bid for 2012 presidency and no one shows up
Sept. 29, 2010 Leave a Comment
Only four reporters were there — including Blast
George W. Bush billboard asks, ‘Miss Me Yet?’
Feb. 9, 2010 4 Comments
A billboard just outside Wyoming, Minn. has sparked a national conversation regarding our current president’s relative effectiveness as compared to former President George W. Bush.
Nintendo President: Wii price drop fueling sales
Oct. 6, 2009 Leave a Comment
The long awaited Wii price-cut seems to be proving effective.
Justice department to examine war interrogation memos
April 21, 2009 Leave a Comment
According to this blog, nothing has happened in world news for three weeks. That’s my bad. First off, I just want to say sorry for not posting in almost a month. I was swamped with school work, finals and assignments to end off the year. But now, I’m in the clear, so I can again devote some time every day to writing for Blast.
Obama’s hot as lava
Feb. 1, 2009 1 Comment
Lava lamps have commemorated popular characters like Elvis or Superman through the years. But in the 45 year history of the original company, Lava Lamp LLC., they never got involved like this. That is, until Obama was elected. The Chicago-founded business has created these groovy lamps since 1965 and the company felt it was important [...]
President Barack Obama
Jan. 20, 2009 Leave a Comment
He spoke of laying the groundwork for a productive and happy tomorrow, one where future generations don’t inherit the same worries we face today, to make sure they are able to harness the freedom that is rightfully theirs and to keep its flame lit as it passes from generation to generation.
Bush’s last radio address to the nation
Jan. 17, 2009 Leave a Comment
The following is the full text of President George W. Bush’s final radio address to the nation before he leaves office next week. THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. For the last eight years, I have had the honor of speaking to the American people Saturday mornings through this radio address. In hundreds of broadcasts, I have [...]
EarthTalk: School environmental club? Bush’s legacy?
Nov. 24, 2008 1 Comment
Dear EarthTalk: I’m thinking about starting an environmental club in my middle school.‚ Can you give me some ideas about how to start?‚ Can you connect me with other school clubs? – Rosemary, Andover Township, NJ Starting an environmental club at school is a great way to get students energized about taking care of the [...]
Oliver Stone makes you feel bad for Dubya
Oct. 28, 2008 1 Comment
“W.” was an incredibly well created piece of film, both visually appealing and character driven. It gave new insight into a public figure in ways that have not been shown before. Thought it had a few minor flaws, “W.” is worth your money.
