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A New Chapter

January 20th marked the beginning of a new chapter in American history as we moved away from the partisan and war-minded administration of George W. Bush to the more modern and hopeful Barack H. Obama. And, he's the first African American President elected to office, a detail retired General Colin Powell noted following the inaugural address. A southpaw from Illinois, President Obama has already signed Executive Orders and begun the undoings of the last eight years. First to go was the steadf...

MC Yogi says It’s a Brighter Day

"We have chosen Hope." ~President Barack Hussein Obama Change has come to America as former Senator Barack Hussein Obama (D-IL) was sworn in by Chief Justice Roberts just past noon eastern standard time. Festivities filled and packed with supporters and hopefuls, Capitol Hill became the stage for this historic inauguration. The 44th President of the United States Barack Obama represents more than hope, more than change. He is the nation's first African American President. He calls out to the ...

Live as History Happens

CNN’s PhotoSynth

CNN is getting its viewers involved in cataloging a historic moment in American History. On January 20th, viewers will be able to email photos to CNN, which will in turn will import those photos to Microsoft's PhotoSynth application, to render (hopefully) a true to life 3D model of Washington DC as the festivities unfold. At 12pm EST, the Moment will happen. President-Elect Barack Obama will shed the 'elect' from his name as he places his hand on the Bible and takes the presidential oath of offi...