A Day in the Life of President Bush (photos): 6.29.06

yahoo.com, whitehouse.gov, washingtonpost.com, foxnews.com ^ | Thursday June 29, 2006 | GretchenM

[GretchenM]

President Bush and Japan's Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi held a press conference (text and video here) at the White House to discuss the war on terror, defending freedom and democracy, promoting regional security and prosperity in Asia (including North Korea), and enhancing closer cooperation on global economic issues (including Japan now agreeing to open its markets to US beef). This is Koizumi's farewell visit, as he steps down from his position as Prime Minister in September.

President and Mrs. Bush will host an official dinner tonight for the Prime Minister.

Secretary of State Rice continues her G8 Foreign Minister Summit visit in Moscow, before a July 15-17 summit of G8 leaders, to be held in St. Petersburg and hosted for the first time by Russian President Putin.

The US Supreme Court issued its ruling on the use of Guantanamo Bay. Bush told reporters Thursday that he would like to work with Congress to determine whether passing legislation setting up military tribunals is a valid option. Bush said, "The American people need to know this ruling, as I understand it, won't cause killers to be put out on the street. I was told this was not going to be the case … one thing I'm not going to do is jeopardize the safety of the American people."

Twins' News WaPo gossip column: Jenna Bush is reportedly going to take a teaching job in Latin America, potentially leaving around the end of summer. (Barbara recently moved to Manhattan, where she has a job in education programming at Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum.)

[GretchenM]

Oh my gosh! I forgot the rabbit killer episode. I was on the floor laughing. Literally.

[EmilyGeiger]

How beautiful!!!!! That is gorgeous. LOoks like a photo.

[snugs]

I did not know Black and Decker did toasters I thought it was DIY tools only

[GretchenM]

[EmilyGeiger]

You can't help me, you have hordes of toasters! You are who I envy. LOL

[silent_jonny]

Did you know what kitchen calamities and confusion you were bringing down on your head when you got that toaster?

I've never been afraid of a household appliance before, but now ... Who knows what evil lurks in the third slot of that toaster ... :o

[retrokitten]

That is absolutely amazing! Such adorable little guys! I love the little mischievous little grin. What a beautiful keepsake.

[EmilyGeiger]

I love Carol Burnett. She was wonderful in the movie version of ANnie, as well.

I loved the skit where she played Scarlet and came down wearing the curtain rod with the curtains

[mystery-ak]

You can't help me, you have hordes of toasters! You are who I envy. LOL



LOL......

[Majie Purple]

Thanks for # 274!
& you're right, silent is better than quiet in S N ville!
I'm glad for your sake that it doesn't mean you're deaf mute!

[silent_jonny]

Um, he can't.
It's part of the omerta.

Yeah, what she said :)

[GretchenM]

I googled it and found:

Black & Decker OptiToast [among other models they make, such as toaster ovens]

[mystery-ak]

It is beautiful isn't it.....jonny is so talented....

[GretchenM]

Maybe this can expand your inventory (having Black and Decker for the awards).

[mystery-ak]

scroll up....I posted a pic of Carol as Scarlett..

[retrokitten]

They make all kinds of stuff, but their most known for tools. Our iron is Black and Decker.

[GretchenM]

What are DIY tools?

[silent_jonny]

Three half sandwiches means you can cook an entire day's worth at once!

"Three half sandwiches"--that sounds like something John Kerry would eat, with his pinky extended :)

[EmilyGeiger]

LOL! That kills me every time I see it. So funny!

[retrokitten]

Who knows what evil lurks in the third slot of that toaster

Where did you get it? For some reason I am dying to know.