February 2010
2 February 2010: Vice President Biden, Dr. Jill Biden to Lead U.S. Delegation to Opening Weekend of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games
The Vice President and Dr. Jill Biden will lead the U.S. delegation to the opening weekend of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Press Release)
2 February 2010: Geary Sikich, Principal, Logical Management Systems
Mr. Sikich is engaged in the development and financing of private placement offerings in the alternative energy sector (biofuels, etc.), multi-media entertainment and advertising technology and food products. (15:31, 14.1MB MP3) (Click here for more podcasts!)
9 February 2010: Olympic Torch Passes Through Peace Arch International Park
The Olympic Flag passing beneath the Peace Arch.
The Olympic Torch passed through the Peace Arch International Park on the Canada – U.S. border at Blaine Washington, making a brief detour onto U.S. soil from its journey across Canada before continuing to Vancouver to light the flame at the Olympics' opening ceremony. (Flickr Gallery)
12 February 2010: This Week in Canadian Agriculture, Issue #4
Report Highlights: Ottawa Tries to Pry Markets Open * Canadian Canola Marketing Effort Gets a Boost * Canadian Beans' Export Success Story * Niche U.S. Markets are Buying More Branded Canadian Beef * Canadian Food Safety Initiatives * Deloitte Study Finds Canadian Food and Beverage Processors Close Gap with United States *Canadian Conference Board Report Card Gives Canada a "D" for Innovation * Dairy Farmers Defend Supply Management (76KB PDF)
12 February 2010: U.S., Canada Sign Agreement on Government Procurement
United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk today signed a U.S.-Canada agreement on government procurement. (Press Release) (Joint Statement from United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk and Canada's Minister of International Trade, Peter Van Loan) (Statement from Ambassador Jacobson)
13 February 2010: President Obama's Remarks to U.S.-Islamic World Forum
"It falls to us all, governments and individuals, to do the hard work that must be done—turning words into deeds and 'Writing the Next Chapter' in the ties between us, with faith in each other, on the basis of mutual respect." (Full Remarks) (White House Blog) (Video) (Related: President Obama Announces Special Envoy to the Organization of the Islamic Conference)
16 February 2010: Podcast: Peter Hanes, Information Technology Specialist
While in Ottawa, Hanes was the program coordinator for Library and Archives Canada's Canada-U.S. Black Studies mini-film festival, "Exploring our Shared North American Black Historical and Cultural Connections." (10:51, 9.9MB MP3) (Click here for more podcasts!)
22 February 2010: EPA Administrator Jackson Unveils Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Action Plan
"We have an historic opportunity to restore and protect these waters. This action plan outlines our strategy to protect the environmental, human health, and economic interests of the millions of people who rely on the Great Lakes". (Full Remarks) (Action Plan - 1.3MB PDF)
23 February 2010: Secretary Clinton's Remarks at the NATO Strategic Concept Seminar
"Today I want to speak specifically about NATO. I want to outline some of the basic goals that I hope will define the new Strategic Concept, discuss some of the key questions we will need to answer as we formulate that document, and explore our vision for a revitalized Alliance for the 21st century." (Full Remarks) (Video)
24 February 2010: Podcast: Orde Kittrie, Professor of Law, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University
In this podcast, Professor Kittrie talks about nuclear nonproliferation, which is a primary policy issue for both the U.S. and Canada. (7:36, 7MB MP3) (Click here for more podcasts!)
27 February 2010: President Obama on Earthquake in Chile
Earthquake in Chile
"On behalf of the American people, Michelle and I send our deepest condolences to the Chilean people. The United States stands ready to assist in the rescue and recovery efforts, and we have resources that are positioned to deploy should the Chilean government ask for our help." (Full Remarks) (Secretary Clinton's Remarks) (Complete America.gov Coverage)
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A World Free of Nuclear Weapons
Since the first atomic bombs exploded in 1945, some have tried to rid the world of nuclear weapons. President Obama has embraced this goal with new vigor. This issue of eJournal USA examines the challenges to achieving nuclear disarmament. It conveys the hopes of some thinkers, and explains the doubts of others. (Français)
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