Members of Obama's transition team are being bombarded with résumés, gifts and coffee requests from applicants in hopes of winning a position in the new administration.
290,000 Résumés and Counting
Obamas Attend Chicago Funeral
The future first couple visit a South Side church Friday for the funeral of a relative of Eric Whitaker, an Obama family friend and adviser.
Migratory birds find haven at Lhasa River wetland
Migratory birds fly above the Lhasa River wetland in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Nov. 26, 2008. Tens of thousands of migratory birds have flied to the Lhasa River wetland recently to spend their winter days.
Migratory birds fly above the Lhasa River wetland in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Nov. 26, 2008. Tens of thousands of migratory birds have flied to the Lhasa River wetland recently to spend their winter days.
Migratory birds rest on the Lhasa River in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Nov. 26, 2008. Tens of thousands of migratory birds have flied to the Lhasa River wetland recently to spend their winter days.
Migratory birds play with each other above the Lhasa River in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Nov. 25, 2008. Tens of thousands of migratory birds have flied to the Lhasa River wetland recently to spend their winter days.
Migratory birds play with each other above the Lhasa River in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Nov. 25, 2008. Tens of thousands of migratory birds have flied to the Lhasa River wetland recently to spend their winter days.
Indian police launch operation to rescue hostages
Indian soldiers and policemen enter the Nariman House to rescue the hostages in Mumbai's Jewish centre, Mumbai, Inida on Nov. 28, 2008. Gunfight with terrorists continued on Friday during the rescue operation by Indian soliders in Mumbai's Taj Mahal hotel, Oberoi hotel and Nariman House, where many people were trapped or held as hostages by terrorists.
Indian policemen discuss rescue plan before the operation near Nariman House in Mumbai's Jewish centre, Mumbai, Inida on Nov. 28, 2008. Gunfight with terrorists continued on Friday during the rescue operation by Indian soliders in Mumbai's Taj Mahal hotel, Oberoi hotel and Nariman House, where many people were trapped or held as hostages by terrorists.
Rescuers take cover behind the cars before taking operation near Taj Mahal hotel in Mumbai, Inida on Nov. 28, 2008. Gunfight with terrorists continued on Friday during the rescue operation by Indian soliders in Mumbai's Taj Mahal hotel, Oberoi hotel and Nariman House, where many people were trapped or held as hostages by terrorists.
Journalists lie on the ground while reporting the situation to avoid the stray bullets near Taj Mahal hotel in Mumbai, Inida on Nov. 28, 2008. Gunfight with terrorists continued on Friday during the rescue operation by Indian soliders in Mumbai's Taj Mahal hotel, Oberoi hotel and Nariman House, where many people were trapped or held as hostages by terrorists.
Journalists lie on the ground while reporting the situation to avoid the stray bullets near Taj Mahal hotel in Mumbai, Inida on Nov. 28, 2008. Gunfight with terrorists continued on Friday during the rescue operation by Indian soliders in Mumbai's Taj Mahal hotel, Oberoi hotel and Nariman House, where many people were trapped or held as hostages by terrorists.
Journalists lie on the ground while reporting the situation to avoid the stray bullets near Taj Mahal hotel in Mumbai, Inida on Nov. 28, 2008. Gunfight with terrorists continued on Friday during the rescue operation by Indian soliders in Mumbai's Taj Mahal hotel, Oberoi hotel and Nariman House, where many people were trapped or held as hostages by terrorists.
Millions celebrate annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade in New York
Millions of revelers filled the streets of Manhattan in New York Thursday to watch the 82nd annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Some 3.5 million people crowded the streets for the annual event, while another 50 million households reportedly watched from home. Twenty-eight floats; 10 marching bands; and hundreds of clowns, acrobats and cheerleaders accompanied Buzz and the other new balloons: Dr. Seuss's Horton elephant and a Smurf.
The Horton balloon makes its way through Times Square during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York Nov. 27, 2008
Horton the Elephant is a fictional character from the books Horton Hatches the Egg and Horton Hears a Who, both by Dr. Seuss. The Smurfs are a fictional group of small sky blue creatures who live in Smurf Village somewhere in the woods.
"Take a picture of Shrek," shouted 3-year-old Tom Birkeley, who was sitting on his father Martin Birkeley's shoulders. "I like Shrek, I want that picture."
Like many others, British the Birkeleys flew to New York to watch the parade and join other customers in the coming Christmas shopping season unfolding Friday.
The Shrek balloon makes its way through Times Square during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York Nov. 27, 2008.
One float in particular brought cries of delight from children as the giant gas-filled Buzz Light year balloon came by. This was the first time the Disney character was included in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade.
Buzz Light year, which was created in May 26, 1995, is a fictional character that first appeared in the full-length CGI ( Computer-generated Imagery) animated film Toy Story.
People also cheered as singer Miley Cirus, American actress and singer-songwriter, came by waving to her many fans. Other celebrities included the famous New York Radio City Rockettes, a well-known precision dance company performing out of the Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan.
This year's parade route stretched 2.5 miles and wound from Central Park West and West 77th Street to Herald Square, in front of Macy's original, parent store.
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade began in 1924 and ran annually except two years during World War II when it was cancelled. For the department store chain this year's parade was extra special considering Macy's was also celebrating its 150th anniversary.
The Kermit the Frog balloon makes its way down Broadway during The Macy's Thanksgiving day parade in New York Nov. 27, 2008.
The Snoopy balloon makes its way through Columbus circle during the The Macy's Thanksgiving day parade in New York Nov. 27, 2008.
A man dressed as Santa Claus waves to the crowd during the Macy's Thanksgiving day parade in New York Nov. 27, 2008.
Santa Claus rides on a Christmas float through Times Square during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York, Nov. 27, 2008.
Santa Claus rides on a Christmas float through Times Square during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York, Nov. 27, 2008.
All hostages at Mumbai's Taj Hotel rescued
A guest at the Taj Hotel is rescued by firemen in Mumbai, India, Nov. 27, 2008. All hostages at Taj Hotel have been rescued, but there could still be some people trapped at Trident Hotel and Nariman House where operations were on to flush out militants, Maharashtra police chief A N Roy said Thursday.
NSG commondos surround Nariman Bhavan where suspected terrorists are holed up at Nariman Bhavan (Chabaria House), at Colaba market in Mumbai, India, Nov. 27, 2008.
NSG commondos surround Nariman Bhavan where suspected terrorists are holed up at Nariman Bhavan (Chabaria House), at Colaba market in Mumbai, India, Nov. 27, 2008
Darus Sarboski from Polland walks out from Hotel Oberoi after being hostage for more than 16 hours, in Mumbai, India, Nov. 27, 2008
Indian commandos take positions outside the Oberoi in Mumbai, India, Nov. 27, 2008.
A view of the site of attack in the Colaba area in Mumbai, India, Nov. 27, 2008.
Taj Hotel guests wait outside the hotel near Regal Cinema after the terror attacks in Mumbai, India, Nov. 27, 2008.
Taj Hotel guests wait outside the hotel near Regal Cinema after the terror attacks in Mumbai, India, Nov. 27, 2008.
Halle Berry is Cigarette Un-Sexy
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Halle Berry smokes away at her cigarette on the set of her new psychological drama, Frankie and Alice, in Vancouver, Canada on Thursday.
It seems like her character smokes like a chimney.
Halle, 42, stars and produces in her new film, which follows a young woman struggling with multiple personality disorder. Halle, who plays both Frankie and Alice, is torn between who she is and a racist Caucasian alter-personality that preys upon her mind.
On Friday, her model boyfriend Gabriel Aubry was spotted loading a couple of boxes into the car, including a salon hairdryer to help maintain Halle’s new hairdo.
Also pictured below: Halle’s costar Stellan Skarsgard.
Halle Berry is Cigarette Un-Sexy
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Halle Berry
Halle Berry smokes away at her cigarette on the set of her new psychological drama, Frankie and Alice, in Vancouver, Canada on Thursday.
It seems like her character smokes like a chimney.
Halle, 42, stars and produces in her new film, which follows a young woman struggling with multiple personality disorder. Halle, who plays both Frankie and Alice, is torn between who she is and a racist Caucasian alter-personality that preys upon her mind.
On Friday, her model boyfriend Gabriel Aubry was spotted loading a couple of boxes into the car, including a salon hairdryer to help maintain Halle’s new hairdo.
Also pictured below: Halle’s costar Stellan Skarsgard.
Britney Spears Twinkles At Star Academy
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Britney Spears puts on a top hat and channels her inner circus ringleader as she performs her hit single “Womanzier” at Star Academy, France’s version of American Idol.
Watch the performance below or at YouTube.
This performance is rather similar to last night’s performance at the Bambi Awards. Tomorrow, Britney will be performing at Idol judge Simon Cowell’s show, X-Factor.
WHAT DO YOU THINK of Brit’s latest “Womanizer” performance — RED HOT or NOT?
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