Posted on 02/20/2006 4:55:31 PM PST by snugs
The President and the First Lady spent the weekend in Washington as is their normal practice they attended St John's Church on Sunday.
The President's father attended the the 55th NBA All-Star Game in Houston, Texas on Sunday
Today the President visited Johnson Controls Battery Technology in Glendale, Wisconsin, and spoke at Johnson Controls Building Efficiency Business Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He also visited United Solar Ovonic, LLC in Auburn Hills, Mich.
Scott McClellan advised that whilst travelling the President had spoken to President Vicente Fox of Mexico to exchange ideas on how to stop violence and improve security along the two countries' mutual border.
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice flew out of Washington today on a five-day Middle East visit
The President's brother Florida Gov. Jeb Bush is in the Bahamas
Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island
History of the Holiday
The original version of the holiday was in commemoration of George Washington's birthday in 1796 (the last full year of his presidency). Washington, according to the calendar that has been used since at least the mid-18th century, was born on February 22, 1732. According to the old style calendar in use back then, however, he was born on February 11. At least in 1796, many Americans celebrated his birthday on the 22nd while others marked the occasion on the 11th instead.
More information on the holiday can be found at President's Day
QUOTE OF THE DAY
President Discusses Advanced Energy Initiative In Milwaukee
Johnson Controls Building Efficiency Business
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
THE PRESIDENT: John, thanks. Thanks for letting me come by to say "hello." (Laughter.) I've got something on my mind I want to share with you. First, Happy President's Day. It turns out most folks in Washington don't work on President's Day. (Laughter.) The only one working is the President. (Laughter.)
I want to talk to you about the fact that I think we're in an important moment in history, and that we have a chance to transform the way we power our economy and how we lead our lives. That's what I'm here to talk about. It's a good place to come to talk about it because, the truth of the matter is, in order to seize the moment, this country has got to remain technologically advanced.
Johnson Controls has been on the cutting edge of energy technology and other technologies for more than a century. And the innovators that work here and the smart folks who work here are on the leading edge of change, and that's why I've come. And there's a role for government to help and I want to explain that role. Before I do, again, I want to thank you, John. I want to thank all the folks who work for Johnson Controls. It's not easy to host the President. (Laughter.)
PHOTO OF THE DAY 
President George W. Bush delivers remarks on energy at Johnson Controls in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Monday, Feb. 20, 2006.
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Boarding Marine One on the South Lawn
he looks good and at peace today...
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President Bush, mimics the form of a cross-country skier, as he walks across the runway following his arrival at Gen. Mitchell International Airport, Monday, Feb. 20, 2006 in Milwaukee, Wis. Looking on is Al Hubbard, right, Assistant to the President
President George W. Bush is shown new technology Lithium-ion batteries powering a hybrid vehicle by Johnson Controls Battery Technology employee Mike Andrew in Glendale, Wisconsin, February 20, 2006
President George W. Bush dons safety glasses as he tours the Johnson Controls Battery Technology Center in Glendale, Wisconsin, February 20, 2006
I have a question for the gardeners on this thread. I am trying to grow some avocado plants from seeds. I have 3 right now. One is about 2' tall. I have cut them back like what a site on the web said to do. What do I do with this tall one? Do I cut it back again to make it bushier or just leave it tall. I have them on the kitchen counter near our back door and they must really like it there.
President George W. Bush holds a set of new technology Lithium-ion batteries being tested for use in future hybrid vehicles as he tours the Johnson Controls Battery Technology Center in Glendale, Wisconsin, February 20, 2006
Re the cross country skiing imitating photo - I did that exactly once, a long time ago, and it was quite a workout. Phew! President Bush would definitely be up to it, though!
Me, I prefer innertubing in the snow, tobogganing or sledding, the sit-down types of stuff.
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