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• Elephant Scare Prank
• Awesome Uses Of The New Facebook Profiles Page
• Epic Fails - Part 10
• Finger Monkeys
• Winter Swimming in Siberia
• Bus Restaurant Le Truc

Elephant Scare Prank Posted: 15 Dec 2010 08:48 AM PST He hides in the trees and wait just for a car…

Awesome Uses Of The New Facebook Profiles Page Posted: 15 Dec 2010 08:34 AM PST Facebook has redesigned its profile pages giving greater emphasis to photos. A few creative people on Facebook are taking advantage of the row of photos that runs along the top to spruce up their pages.

Epic Fails - Part 10 Posted: 15 Dec 2010 07:39 AM PST Here is a new set of the best and the most epic fails. Enjoy. Previous parts: Epic Fails - Part 1 Epic Fails - Part 2 Epic Fails - Part 3 Epic Fails - Part 4 Epic Fails - Part 5 Epic Fails - Part 6 Epic Fails - Part 7 Epic Fails - Part 8 Epic Fails - Part 9

Finger Monkeys Posted: 15 Dec 2010 07:18 AM PST The finger monkey is the tiniest living primate in the world. It's so small that it can hold on to your finger. This cute little primate hugs and grips on to your finger so tight that it pulls your heartstrings and you wish you could take it home with you. Finger monkeys are, as a matter of fact, pygmy marmosets. They are also known by the names 'pocket monkey' and 'tiny lion'. These primates belong to the family Callitrichidae, species Cebuella and genus C. pygmaea. They are native to rain-forests of Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador and Colombia. (Source: Buzzle)

Winter Swimming in Siberia Posted: 15 Dec 2010 07:04 AM PST Would you do this at - 36C? I would never do it, I simply couldn't. But these people from a local club in Krasnoyarsk went swimming in the Yenisei River on December 12, while the air temperature was -36C. The Yenisei River goes through portions of northern Russia and Mongolia before depositing into the Arctic. I don't know how they are doing it, but judging by the look on their faces it can be said that they enjoy it a lot…It's just crazy! I'm freezing now. Source: torontosun

Bus Restaurant Le Truc Posted: 15 Dec 2010 06:58 AM PST Le Truc is a 1989 Ford Ward School Bus turned into a bus restaurant. It can be seen on the streets of San Francisco. The menu of Le Truc has just one page with 8 different dishes. For example, sandwich costs $8. Source: facebook

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Giving Our Kids a Healthy Start

Good morning, As a mother, I know that there is nothing more important than the health and well-being of our children. That's why I was so thrilled to join my husband Monday when he signed the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act into law. By helping provide healthier, more nutritious school meals to more children, this legislation is an important step toward ensuring that no child goes to school hungry and every child has the basic nutrition they need to learn, grow and pursue their dreams. Yesterday, Assistant White House Chef Sam Kass had a very special guest in the kitchen to talk about the importance of having high-quality and delicious school meals: Giving our kids a good start to their day and their future is something that’s very near to my heart.  That's why earlier this year, I started Let’s Move! a nationwide campaign to address the alarming childhood obesity rates in our nation so we can raise a healthier generation of kids. Everyone knows that a child's health is ultimately the parents' responsibility. Everywhere I go, I meet parents who are doing their best to keep their kids healthy by cutting down on desserts, serving more fruits and vegetables and trying to teach their kids to eat well and stay active.  But kids spend much of their day at school, and for many children, school meals are their main source of nourishment.  So it's critical that all the hard work parents do to keep their kids healthy isn't undone by the foods in the school cafeteria or the vending machines in the hallway. The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act is a big step in the right direction.  Here are just a few things this legislation will do: 115,000 more students will have access to school meal programs.  This bill will also cut red tape and paperwork, making it easier for parents to enroll their children in these programs. Nutritional standards will help ensure that our kids have access to healthy food options. Communities and schools will receive assistance in setting up local farm-to-school networks to ensure that more fresh local foods are used in school meals. Getting the proper nutrition has a major impact not just on our children's health, but on their performance at school.  Students who get the nutrition they need perform better in the classroom and miss fewer days of school.  And lunchtime is a great time to teach our students important lessons about healthy eating that will last them a lifetime. As parents who love our children and as citizens who love our country, it's our duty to give children every opportunity to fulfill their potential.  Thanks to the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, we’re one step closer to realizing that goal. Sincerely, First Lady Michelle Obama P.S. If you want to stay up to date with the Let's Move! initiative, sign up for email updates.   This email was sent to e0nstar1.blog@gmail.com. Unsubscribe e0nstar1.blog@gmail.com | Privacy Policy Please do not reply to this email. Contact the White House The White House • 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW • Washington, DC 20500 • 202-456-1111

Holidays at the White House: Simple Gifts

Your Daily Snapshot for Wednesday, Dec. 15,  2010   Holidays at the White House: Simple Gifts Tour the 2010 Simple Gifts decorations, send “Seasons Greetings” to our troops, watch behind-the-scenes videos and more on our Holidays at the White House page. Photo of the Day President Barack Obama whistles as he walks along the Colonnade of the White House following a holiday reception, Dec. 14, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) In Case You Missed It Here are some of the top stories from the White House blog. Cool Roofs: An Easy Upgrade Cathy Zoi, Acting Undersecretary of the Department of Energy, discusses the importance of cool roofs in saving energy and money. Open for Questions: Environmental Justice with CEQ Chair Nancy Sutley and EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson On Wednesday, December 15 at 12:50 p.m. EST, White House Council on Environmental Quality Chair Nancy Sutley and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson will answer your questions about the Administration's work to create a healthy environment for all Ameircans. The First Lady Reads "The Night Before Christmas" at Children’s National Medical Center Continuing a tradition dating back to Bess Truman, First Lady Michelle Obama visits the Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Watch a video of Mrs. Obama read "The Night Before Christmas" to children, parents and staff. Today's Schedule All times are Eastern Standard Time (EST). 9:15 AM: The President delivers a statement to the press 9:30 AM: The President holds a working meeting with business leaders 10:00 AM: White House Environmental Justice Forum 11:00 AM: The Vice President chairs a United Nations Security Council High-Level Meeting on Iraq 12:50 PM: Open for Questions: Environmental Justice with CEQ Chair Nancy Sutley and EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson 4:05 PM: The President meets with Secretary of State Clinton   Indicates events that will be live streamed on WhiteHouse.gov/live. Get Updates Sign Up for the Daily Snapshot  Stay Connected     Facebook Twitter YouTube Flickr iTunes           This email was sent to e0nstar1.blog@gmail.com Manage Subscriptions for e0nstar1.blog@gmail.com Sign Up for Updates from the White House Unsubscribe e0nstar1.blog@gmail.com | Privacy Policy Please do not reply to this email. Contact the White House The White House • 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW • Washington, DC 20500 • 202-456-1111

Open for Questions: Environmental Justice with CEQ Chair Sutley and EPA Administrator Jackson

Energy and Climate Agenda Wednesday, Deceber 15, 2010   The Week in Energy and Climate Today at 12:50 p.m. EST, White House Council on Environmental Quality Chair Nancy Sutley and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson will host a live chat to answer your questions about the Administration's work to create a healthy environment for all Americans. Be sure to tune in and submit your questions. Throughout the day today the White House Forum on Environmental Justice will be streamed live on WhiteHouse.gov/live starting at 10:00 a.m. EST on WhiteHouse.gov/live. Highlights  Cool Roofs: An Easy Upgrade December 14, 2010 Cool roofs save energy and money – check out a video with Secretary Chu about the new cool roof at the Department of Energy. A Global Focus on Climate Change December 14, 2010 White House Council on Environmental Quality Chair Nancy Sutley participates in the 16th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Boosting Exports of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Technology December 14, 2010 Secretary Locke discusses how the Obama Administration is working to promote innovation and competitiveness in high-growth sectors like renewable energy and energy efficiency (RE&EE). Celebrating EPA's 40th Anniversary December 6, 2010 Nancy Sutley, Chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality, joins EPA in celebrating its 40th Anniversary. Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Turns 50 December 6, 2010 Heather Zichal, Deputy Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change, reflects on the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. EPA@40: Healthier Families, Cleaner Communities, A Stronger America December 3, 2010 EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson commemorates the EPA's 40th anniversary and reflects on the many ways EPA has protected the air we breathe, safeguarded the water that flows into our homes, and cared for the land where we build our communities and grow our food. What You Missed: Tuesday Talk with Secretary Steven Chu December 2, 2010 Energy Secretary Steven Chu answers your questions during Tuesday Talks. PCAST Energy Report Released November 29, 2010 A new report by the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) provides specific and practical recommendations on how the Nation can transform its current carbon-based economy into a safer, more sustainable, and economically advantageous energy ecosystem. Get Updates Sign up for the Weekly Energy and Climate Agenda. Stay Connected       Facebook Twitter YouTube Flickr iTunes         This email was sent to e0nstar1.blog@gmail.com Manage Subscriptions for e0nstar1.blog@gmail.com Sign Up for Updates from the White House Unsubscribe e0nstar1.blog@gmail.com | Privacy Policy Please do not reply to this email. Contact the White House The White House • 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW • Washington, DC 20500 • 202-456-1111