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“I Think That Works!”
This week, the President hosted the Japanese Prime Minister, joked around at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, sat down for an interview with the Wall Street Journal, took a walk with the 2015 National Teacher of the Year, and participated in a “virtual field trip” with students at D.C.’s Anacostia Neighborhood Library.
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Harry Potter, Math Whiz, and Pencils: 3 Things You Didn’t Know About A Young President Obama
Yesterday, President Obama traveled to the Anacostia Neighborhood Library in Washington, D.C. to announce new partnerships to expand access to free books for America’s students, and to ensure every student has easy access to their local libraries. While in a conversation with kids, the President shared new details of what he was like as a young student.
President Obama on Why Transparency Matters in Securing the Most Progressive Trade Deal in History
The TPP gives us the greatest opportunity to level the playing field for American businesses and their employees. That’s why the President has taken important steps to include new voices in the trade discussion and increase the transparency of our trade negotiations. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, the President laid out what the public can expect to see before he signs an agreement and before any vote is taken in Congress.
America’s Response to the Earthquake in Nepal: What We Can Do to Help
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the heart of Nepal on April 25. It toppled communities, severely cut off access to food and water, and caused tens of thousands of people to take shelter in makeshift camps. Find out how you can help make a difference and assist us in spreading the word.
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Opening Day … Seattle
Seattle Times staff
Seattle Yacht Club’s Opening Day boat parade celebrates spring with a “Myths and Monsters” theme Saturday, May 2, through Seattle’s Montlake Cut.
It’s the 95th year for the annual event that draws thousands of spectators in boats along the log boom and lining the shore of the Lake Washington Ship Canal.
Crew races hosted by the University of Washington start the day at 10 a.m. with hundreds of rowers, from teens to 70-year-olds. Then come races, with the University of Washington teams hosting New Zealand (the current world champions), Columbia University and the University of Virginia for the 29th annual Windermere Cup.
For shoreside spectators, viewing is on the banks of Montlake Cut, the narrow canal that connects Portage Bay and Lake Washington, near the Montlake Bridge, and any vantage point overlooking the area. Early arrival is recommended for parking, suggested in University of Washington lots along Montlake Boulevard.
The Montlake Bridge is closed to traffic from approximately 9:20 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
Joint Base Lewis McChord’s 16th Combat Aviation Brigade’s Apache Guardian and Black Hawk helicopters fly over (weather permitting) to kick off the noon parade. Seattle Fire Department boats and a boat hosting the UW Husky Band start the procession of vessels of all kinds and sizes decorated in the “Myths and Monsters” theme, from dinghies, aqua cars and wooden boats to sailboats, powerboats and yachts.
Sunny weather is in the forecast to complete the perfect Seattle spring day on and off the water.
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