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4 ugly websites from companies that should know better

Good website design is about more than looks. It’s about practical page layout, logical navigation, clear messaging, and of course, relevant content. Still, first impressions are powerful, in the real world and online. If a site’s homepage doesn’t make the grade visually, users might not want to stick around. These big-name companies should know better.

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Obama will participate in Google+ 'Hangout' after State of the Union

The chat will take place Monday afternoon, Jan. 30, capping a week of social media engagement the White House is planning around the State of the Union speech.
4 ugly websites from companies that should know better

Good website design is about more than looks. It’s about practical page layout, logical navigation, clear messaging, and of course, relevant content. Still, first impressions are powerful, in the real world and online. If a site’s homepage doesn’t make the grade visually, users might not want to stick around. These big-name companies should know better.
Economist Mom
Economist comedians – no, seriously!

Few manage to be both smart and funny, and even fewer can be smart, funny economists. Here are a few who succeed.
Obama and the press: Who said they were cozy?

Obama has a different relationship with the press than his predecessors, favoring long interviews over press conferences and Q&As. His approach has left reporters surprised - and sometimes frustrated.
The Vote
Why Obama is selling his budget on YouTube

Obama will sit down Monday afternoon with an interviewer from YouTube to sell his $3.8 trillion budget for fiscal year 2011.
Global News Blog
Text of remarks from President Barack Obama

US President Barack Obama addressed relief efforts in the aftermath of the Haiti earthquake on Thursday morning. President Obama told the Haitian people that "one of th largest relief efforts in our recent history is moving towards Haiti."
Howard Schmidt, cybersecurity 'czar': Who is he?
Obama's town hall talk in China – not seen on Facebook, YouTube

Some 400 students attended Obama's town hall meeting in Shanghai, China, Monday. But Chinese censors blocked Facebook and YouTube, limiting coverage to local TV and China's official news agency.
The Vote
White House website traffic drops - conservative news site celebrates
Horizons
South Korea again hit by cyber-attacks, as search for hackers intensifies
The Vote
Forget the Atari -- White House now on Facebook and Twitter
The Vote
Going online with Obama: Will he play fair?
Terrorism & Security
Obama offers olive branch to Iran in new video

The president seeks 'new beginnings' with the Iranian people and leaders in a message marking the Iranian new year.
The Vote
Hey - it's a brand spanking new White House website