InfoAnda - MEMO FROM MARTHA's: Chief golfs with his chef

Pakistanis angry over detentions in Times Sq. case
Monday, May 24, 2010
ISLAMABAD – Relatives of three men detained by Pakistan for alleged links to the suspect in the attempted Times Square bombing say the men are innocent.
They

Taiwan denies boycotting Australian film festival
Thursday, August 6, 2009

AFP - Thursday, August 6TAIPEI (AFP) - - Taiwan's Beijing-friendly government on Wednesday denied boycotting an Australian film festival amid a row over the e

Merkel's support dips, regional ally resigns International
Thursday, September 3, 2009

By Sarah Marsh and Noah Barkin

BERLIN (Reuters) - Chancellor Angela Merkel suffered a double blow on Thursday as a senior party ally in east German

Minister seeks closure of anti-Berlusconi websites
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
ROME (AFP) - – The Italian government moved Tuesday to close down Internet sites encouraging further violence against Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, who

Asian markets mixed after Wall Street rally
Wednesday, March 18, 2009

By ELAINE KURTENBACH,AP Business Writer AP - Wednesday, March 18SHANGHAI - Asia's stock market rally seemed to be running out of steam Wednesday, despite an

Amy Winehouse Facing Police Probe After Allegedly Abusing "Cinderella" Panto Actors | 22 December 2009
Some 500 arrested in Syria crackdown: rights group | | 26 April 2011
Film explores African-Americans' unhealthy soul food habit | | 28 December 2012

Bosnia revokes filming permission for Jolie film | 14 October 2010

Forum Views () Forum Replies ()

Read more with google mobile : MEMO FROM MARTHA's: Chief golfs with his chef

Yahoo! My Yahoo! Mail Yahoo! Search Search: Sign InNew User? Sign Up News Home - Help Navigation Primary Navigation Home Singapore Asia Pacific World Business Entertainment Sports Technology Top Stories Most Popular Secondary Navigation Africa Europe Latin America Middle East North America Search Search: MEMO FROM MARTHA's: Chief golfs with his chef By GLEN JOHNSON,Associated Press Writer AP - Wednesday, August 26 OAK BLUFFS, Mass. - A day after playing golf with the chairman of the UBS banking giant, President Barack Obama hit the links with an assistant White House chef during his Martha's Vineyard vacation. ADVERTISEMENT That's not to say Sam Kass is an ordinary cook. Kass is a former restaurant chef who has long cooked for the Obamas, preparing healthy meals for a busy family. And when the newly elected president and his wife, first lady Michelle Obama, moved from Chicago to Washington this past winter, they brought along Kass as an assistant to White House Executive Chef Cristeta Comerford. Kass was in Tuesday's foursome at the Mink Meadows course in Vineyard Haven. He was joined by Michael Ruemmler of the White House advance team and perennial Obama playing partner Marvin Nicholson, once an Augusta National caddie who now works as White House trip director. On Monday, Obama played a round at the Farm Neck Golf Club in Oak Bluffs with Nicholson, UBS Chief Executive Officer Robert Wolf and Eric Whitaker, a physician and another longtime friend from Chicago. ___ It doesn't sound like the duffer-in-chief is playing too well. On the second hole, a neighbor described Obama shooting _ at best _ a triple-bogey, or three over par. "He and his foursome were coming up the fairway and it must have been his _ I don't know _ second or third shot. All I heard him say was 'fore!' and he hit a tree, but he was not too far from the green," said Sally Fitzgerald, a year-round resident who lives next to the second hole. "So, he chipped up _ a pretty good chip, and then I think he had three putts to get in, but that's a tough green." Later, as he was finishing up his 9-hole round, he left a putt short. It was close enough for him; the president picked it up as a gimme _ a time-saving measure when the ball is close to the hole. ___ And it's not as if the president's foursome required just two carts. With Secret Service and support staff watching every move and preparing for every contingency, Obama's public course in Vineyard Haven was almost paralyzed. Ronnie Lytle, a local retiree who had come for an 8:20 a.m. tee time, didn't get to play because so many carts were being reserved for the president's party. She said she had a knee replacement and can't walk the course. "I hope I didn't mess anyone's day up," Lytle said Obama told her. "You did," she replied. "But I don't care." ___ Visitors to Martha's Vineyard aren't likely to see the Obama family while they are on the island. Still, they're everywhere. From cardboard cutouts on the porches of bed and breakfast inns to posters of a beaming first family in shop windows, the enthusiasm for the Obamas is clear. Ice cream flavors are named for the Obamas, T-shirts promote First Pooch Bo and homes are decorated with handmade signs welcoming the first family to the island. Obama, however, is unlikely to venture much into public _ partly because he wants his privacy and partly because of security concerns on an island that features tight streets and many visitors. "Folks have been very warm in welcoming him," deputy press secretary Bill Burton told reporters. "He's been coming here for some 10 years now and he plans to come back. So hopefully, going forward, there will be some opportunities for him to be out in the public, but for right now he's just spending a little time with his family." __ One visitor Obama definitely plans to avoid: anti-war protester Cindy Sheehan. Remember her? The mother of a fallen U.S. soldier dogged President George W. Bush during his summer vacations at his ranch near Crawford, Texas. With a new White House occupant, the activist is on the island to push the president to end the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. "While Obama was golfing yesterday, four American soldiers died in Afghanistan," read a flier announcing a Thursday news conference. "There are no vacations for body bags." During the Bush presidency, Sheehan and her corps of anti-war protesters lined up near Bush's ranch to protest the war and to honor the memory of her son. It eventually became something of a media circus. ___ Obama and the first lady visited White House senior adviser Valerie Jarrett later Tuesday and then accompanied her to a nearby restaurant. The Obamas' motorcade left their rented compound in Chilmark for Jarrett's nearby home in Oak Bluffs early Tuesday evening. Reporters traveling with the Obamas did not see the couple enter the home on the north shore of Martha's Vineyard. The Obamas then accompanied Jarrett and Eric Whitaker, another longtime Obama friend to Sweet Life, a restaurant in Oak Bluffs, where they dined with the president's half-sister, Maya Soetoro-Ng, and her husband, Konrad Ng. ___ Associated Press writer Jason Bronis contributed to this report. Email Story IM Story Printable View Blog This Sign in to recommend this article » 0 users recommend Related Articles: World Debate on possible third term for Colombia's UribeAFP - Wednesday, August 26 Most HK health workers seen balking at H1N1 vaccineReuters - Wednesday, August 26 Former California officer arrested in robbery caseAP - Wednesday, August 26 New park offers X-rated views of NYC hotel guestsAP - Wednesday, August 26 LA school board approves school choice planAP - Wednesday, August 26 Most Popular – World Viewed Jackson killed by drugs cocktail: court Global stock markets up, hit 10-month highs NASA calls off Discovery launch Homes of former Porsche executives searched: report France to claim exclusive Mediterranean fishing zone View Complete List » Search: Home Singapore Asia Pacific World Business Entertainment Sports Technology Top Stories Most Popular Copyright © 2009 Yahoo! Southeast Asia Pte Ltd. (Co. Reg. No. 199700735D). All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy - Terms of Service - Community - Intellectual Property Rights Policy - Help

Other News on Wednesday, 26 August 2009
Afghan bomb blast kills 36: police
extends reach into Arab world with Maktoob buy
Oil hits $75 for first time in 10 months
British PM upbeat after talks with Israel's PM
High bidder 'can't pay' for crypt atop Monroe
Frenchman hurt by 'exploding iPhone'
Israel's Netanyahu says seeking settlements formula | International |
Analysis: Iraq's premier must work to keep job
Yahoo to launch Arabic portal with Arab partner
Russia says nothing suspicious found on Arctic Sea | International |
Diplomats: Iran's enrichment program stagnates
Britain threatens to cut Internet for online pirates
UK, Israel warn Iran over nuclear program | International |
Iraq recalls envoy to Syria over truck bombings
Biel tops Pitt as 'most dangerous' celebrity on Web
European court raps Italy over G8 Genoa protests | International |
Iran resumes mass trial of opposition figures
UK proposes cutting Web access to file sharers
Head of troubled Darfur peacekeeping force resigns | International |
Karzai ahead in early Afghan election results
Qaeda-linked group claims bloody Baghdad attack
Netbook pioneer Asustek eyes recovery; bets on China
Iraq suspends decision to pull down blast walls
White House, Congress projects record deficits
Remains found in Alaska could be 1,000 years old
NKorea report says a senior military official dies
Transients board locomotive in Colo., get arrested
NKorea invites US envoys for talks, report says
Union wants ban on lithium batteries in cargo
Calif. school still closed after pipe bomb attack
Official: Explosion hits southern Afghan city
Official: Huge explosion hits southern Afghan city
Obama reappoints 'bold' Bernanke as Fed chairman
Pakistani Taliban say chief Baitullah Mehsud dead
Chinese president visits restive Xinjiang region
China mine blast kills 14: govt
3 dead in barn after standoff in northeast Tenn.
Karzai, Abdullah at 40 percent in partial returns
Man convicted in brutal slayings of Tenn. couple
Malaysian court puts caning of woman on hold
Hikers rescued in Alaska after journey into wild
Papa John's founder finds his beloved 1971 Camaro
Russia, Mongolia create uranium joint venture
HCL Technologies quarterly profit surges 110 pct
Daewoo to make $1.7 bln investment in Myanmar
Jessica Biel tops list as most risky star in cyberspace | Entertainment |
Pete Townshend plans new musical Floss | Entertainment |
Canada police know woman with accused model killer | Entertainment |
Orthodox Church condemns Madonna gig in Bulgaria
Los Lonely Boys to release 1969 tribute EP | Entertainment |
Bulgaria's church deplores Madonna concert
Caillat has a 'Breakthrough' with sophomore CD
LaToya Jackson appearing on '20/20' next month
Budget impasse forces Shyamalan movie from Pa.
Q&A: After `300,' Gerard Butler is still battling
Head of troubled Darfur peacekeeping force resigns
Russia seizes Norwegian yacht: border guards
North, South Korea hold rare talks on split families | International |
US ranks 28th in Internet connection speed: report
US inches toward dialogue with NKorea
Zimbabwe's Mugabe treated in Dubai hospital: paper | International |
NASA calls off Discovery launch
New ETA arms caches found in France
Iraq focuses bombings blame on operatives in Syria
Sony adds wireless e-reader as Kindle rival
Profile of swine flu begins to emerge: study
GM still wants to sell Opel: sources
Top reformist confesses in Iran political trial
YouTube to share ad money with more video makers
U.S. limits visas in Honduras, stepping up pressure | International |
Sony unveils new e-reader in Kindle challenge
Oil price hits ten-month peak at 75 dollars
Indonesian police arrest suspect over hotel blasts | International |
Australia Aborigines ask U.N. for refugee status | International |
Multitaskers distracted by everything: study
Iran puts leading reformers on trial over unrest
Chavez threatens break with Colombia | International |
Armstrong twitters up Dublin bike ride
Bomb kills 40 in Afghanistan's Kandahar: police
The Pirate Bay back online after fine threat
German prosecutors seek life for 'veil martyr' killer
Argentine farmers call new anti-government strike | International |
Iraq and Syria recall envoys over bombing claims
Sony adds wireless e-reader as Kindle rival
Sony unveils new e-reader in Kindle challenge
Sony adds wireless e-reader as Kindle rival | Technology |
YouTube to share ad money with more video makers | Technology |
Attorney: Alleged Iowa coach shooter incompetent
Car bomb blasts in Afghanistan kill at least 41
Tongans hold funeral service at sea for ferry dead
Chicken owner shoots own leg while hunting opossum
Taiwan FM offers resignation over typhoon blunder
Indonesian police arrest suspect over hotel blasts
'Drats!' Valve trouble postpones shuttle launch
US inches toward dialogue with NKorea
Most China organ transplants come from death row
Obamas visit top adviser's home, then go to dinner
Rocket launch: SKorea fails to contact satellite
MEMO FROM MARTHA's: Chief golfs with his chef
Karzai, top rival run about even in Afghan returns
LA school board approves school choice plan
N.Korea may invite U.S. for nuclear talks
New park offers X-rated views of NYC hotel guests
California Catholics try TV to draw churchgoers
Video allegedly shows 'executions' in Sri Lanka: report
Workers at home where chaplain fell criticized
Drunk man found at grocery store eating avocados
China Life first half profit up 15 percent
Toyota to cut production capacity at Japan factory
Toyota to slash world production capacity: reports
Seoul shares up 0.4 pct; NCSoft, Korea Beral spike
S.Korea Aug consumer sentiment hits 7-yr high
Air China sees first half profit more than double
Chris Brown sentenced in LA for assault | Entertainment |
Korea Hot Stocks
Sale falls through on crypt above Marilyn Monroe | Entertainment |
Seoul shares open up; NCSoft, Samsung Techwin gain
US-ENTERTAINMENT Summary
Epson pleads guilty to price-fixing, to pay 26 mln dlr fine
Extract distilled from human stupidity | Entertainment |
India says Delhi talks aimed at building WTO consensus
NJ court appearance for comic Artie Lange delayed
Sale falls through on crypt above Marilyn Monroe
Chris Brown sentenced in Rihanna assault case
Ga. judge: Accused Miley Cyrus stalker 'a danger'
Billboard names Beyonce as 'Woman of the Year'
Argentina legalizes personal marijuana possession
Abdul to host 'VH1 Divas' Sept. 17 concert special
B'way's 'West Side Story' has a minor lyric change
Paisley, Underwood return as hosts of CMA Awards
Karzai widens lead in Afghan vote
French hostage in Somalia freed 'without violence'
Karzai leads in Afghan poll, run-off indicated | International |
Google Maps tracking traffic flow
German firms most bullish since crisis began
Russia admits mystery ship may have had suspect cargo
Advertising giant WPP profits slump in first half
Toll in Kandahar bomb at least 40: police
Abbas to call election if talks with Hamas fail | International |
Singer Chris Brown sentenced for Rihanna assault
Iran's Khatami says trial confessions invalid | International |
Bomb kills 40 in Afghanistan's Kandahar: police
Iraqi Shi'ite party leader dies, successor eyed | International |
Swelling US deficit threatens Obama reforms
Forensic experts unearth 60 Bosnian war victims | International |
French hostage escapes from rebels in Somalia | International |
Russia eyes landmark purchase of French assault ship | International |
Madagsacar leaders still deadlocked over top job | International |
Pakistani forces launch air attack on Taliban | International |
US-TECH Summary
Nokia to launch mobile financial service | Technology |
Nokia bets on Linux in iPhone battle: sources | Technology |
House gets guerrilla ad treatment | Technology |
IBM, Indian outsourcers win services deal from BP | Technology |
Official: Dalai Lama to visit Taiwan
Thai tennis star launches new herbal Viagra
Malaysian opposition wins bellwether vote
Kennedy successor to be chosen by special election
Upstart party has already changed Japan politics
Sen. Kennedy's death leaves 1 Kennedy sibling
Hope, reality collide in post-Katrina New Orleans
Ted Kennedy: Senator, family patriarch, dead at 77
Koreas to hold first Red Cross talks in 2 years
Text of Obama statement on Kennedy
UN says ex-rebels breached Nepal peace agreement
Israeli PM resists US pressure over settlements
Interrogation probe steams those on right and left
Most lawmakers and analysts welcome Bernanke news
Russia deploys air defence over N.Korea missile tests
AP IMPACT: Politics can drive stimulus priorities
Schwarzenegger mourns loss of `Uncle Teddy'
Pakistani Taliban seen as regrouping
House gets guerrilla ad treatment | Entertainment |
Taiwan dollar ends slightly lower on outflows
CNOOC says 1H profit down 55 pct on lower prices
S.Koreans most upbeat since 2002 but president cautions
Thai interest rate unchanged amid recovery doubts
Japan trade surplus rises for second month
Pakistan's medium-term outlook still fragile
SKorea to ratify EU free trade deal soon: Speaker
Indonesian police detain suspect in hotel bombings
Disputed time in Jackson case could be key
'Prince of Jihad' arrested in Indonesia: police
Mongolia tax repeal clears way for $4 bln mine
Peter Horton: 'thirtysomething' lacked big 'but'
Vietnam says inflation slowing
US race row raises questions over Bollywood spin
Seoul shares post highest close in 13 months =2
In greying Japan, youth may turn out to rock the vote
Mexico players fight for pre-Hispanic game site
'Bamboo schools' bring hope to Nepal's poor
Lee Young-ae marries businessman in US
"Extract" distilled from human stupidity
Greece at new risk of being pushed off euro
Bodies of missing Tenn. mom, Jo Ann Bain, and daughter found
Female Breasts Are Bigger Than Ever
AMD Trinity Accelerated Processing Units Now in Volume Production
The Avengers (2012 film), made the second biggest opening- and single-day gross of all-time
AMD to Start Production of piledriver
Ivy Bridge Quad-Core, Four-Thread Desktop CPUs
Islamists Protest Lady Gaga's Concert in Indonesia
Japan Successfully Broadcasts an 8K Signal Over the Air
ECB boosts loans to 1 trillion Euro to stop credit crunch
Egypt : Mohammed Morsi won with 52 percent
What do you call 100,000 Frenchmen with their hands up
AMD Launches AMD Embedded R-Series APU Platform
Fed Should not Ignore Emerging Market Crisis
Fed casts shadow over India, emerging markets
Why are Chinese tourists so rude? A few insights

USD EUR - 1 year graph		BlogMeter 1.01