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Royal iPod?

We've learned that President Obama gave Queen Elizabeth an iPod Wednesday during his visit to Buckingham Palace. The iPod came with songs and accessories. 

The British press reports that the iPod also contained video of the Queen's visit to Washington, D.C., and Virginia in 2007.  

Interestingly, the queen reportedly already owns an iPod.

The president also gave the Queen a rare songbook signed by American composer Richard Rodgers.  

In return, the Queen gave the Obamas a silver framed and signed photograph of herself and her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh.

RUSSIAN re-START

The US and Russia are not only pushing the "reset" button to freshen their mutual relations, they're chucking their long-standing way of dealing with arms-reduction.

President Obama met Russian President Dmitri Medvedev Wednesday for the first time as president, ahead of their G20 meetings in London. Along with the talk of mutual agreement on a variety of issues, the leaders announced their intention to substitute a new arms-reduction treaty in place of the long-standing "Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty", or START. Keep Reading ...

Yes, there were sleeves

First Lady Michelle Obama chose a conservative, yet fashionable, ensemble to wear to Buckingham Place.  The dress is by designer Isabel Toledo and the coat she wore over it is by designer Jason Wu (of inaugural ball dress fame).

First Lady picks budget conscious outfit for London debut

Amid the somber and serious talks about the global economic crisis, First Lady Michelle Obama chose her wardrobe carefully for her first foray into the international spotlight: her budget conscious outfit today was by American retailer J.Crew.

Michelle Obama in London today

Michelle Obama in London today

 

 

Her mint green pencil skirt cost $158, the "Crystal Constellation Cardigan" in Champagne goes for $298 and her "Perfect-fit tank" sells for just $18.00.
Eager fashionista eyes await to see what the First Lady will wear later today when she meets Queen Elizabeth for the first time along with her husband.

 

 

Wheels down in London

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama have landed in London for the first leg of their week long European trip.