DEPARTMENT OF STATE PUBLIC SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2013

DEPARTMENT OF STATE
PUBLIC SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2013

SECRETARY JOHN KERRY
Secretary Kerry has no public schedule.

DEPUTY SECRETARY BILL BURNS
10:00 a.m. Deputy Secretary Burns meets with NATO Deputy Secretary General Ambassador Alexander Vershbow, at the Department of State.

11:00 a.m. Deputy Secretary Burns meets with Vice Foreign Minister of China Liu Zhenmin, at the Department of State.

UNDER SECRETARY FOR POLITICAL AFFAIRS WENDY SHERMAN
Under Secretary Sherman attends meetings and briefings, at the Department of State.

ACTING ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR DEMOCRACY, HUMAN RIGHTS AND LABOR UZRA ZEYA
9:30 a.m. Acting Assistant Secretary Zeya attends a meeting, at the White House.

OFFICE OF GLOBAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE AMBASSADOR-AT-LARGE-STEPHEN RAPP
Ambassador Rapp co leads the U.S. observer delegation with the ICC Assembly of State Parties (ASP), at The Hague.

"In Rockland Harbor" The Maine Windjammer Project

"In Rockland Harbor" By Doug Mills

The schooner Harvey Gamage under full sail in Rockland Harbor. [07-13-2012]

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Choose The National Thanksgiving Turkey

On Wednesday, November 27th, President Obama will pardon the 2013 National Thanksgiving Turkey and once again the American people will decide which bird takes the title.

Turkeys have carved out a pivotal role in the holiday season at the White House since the 19th century, but last year, for the first time, the pardon winner was chosen through a competitive online vote. 

Which of these two turkeys will be plucked from obscurity and awarded the title? Hatched on the same day on the farm of John Burkel near Badger, Minnesota, Caramel and Popcorn may have been raised together, but each has flown their own path. Caramel is a steady and deliberate bird that enjoys soybean meal and rocking out to Lady Gaga. When Popcorn is feeling peckish, he can't stop snacking on his namesake, corn, and has been known to strut around to Beyonce's "Halo". 

People all across the country are flocking to cast a vote, so be sure to learn more about Caramel and Popcorn, listen to them croon their distinct gobble sounds and then tell us who you think should be named the National Thanksgiving Turkey! 

Are you on #TeamCaramel or #TeamPopcorn? Find out how you can vote on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook at Whitehouse.gov/Turkey.

We'll count up the hashtags to make sure there's no fowl play. The deadline for voting is 8pm ET on Tuesday, November 26th.

Don't forget to tune in to President Obama's remarks and the ceremony on Wednesday, November 27th on http://wh.gov/live at 1:15 pm ET to find out which turkey has been selected as the 2013 National Thanksgiving Turkey. And for more on how this Presidential tradition came to be check out the definitive history of the Presidential Turkey Pardon.

Note: It's all gravy -- no turkeys will be harmed during the selection of the National Thanksgiving Turkey.  After the pardoning, both turkeys travel to George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens where they will be on display for visitors during "Christmas at Mount Vernon." The turkeys will then travel to their permanent home at Morven Park's Turkey Hill, the historic turkey farm located at the home of former Virginia Governor Westmorland Davis in Leesburg, Virginia. Additionally, if for any reason one turkey is unable to perform the duties of the National Thanksgiving Turkey, his alternate will take his place during the National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation.

White House Schedule - November 26, 2013

During a foggy morning, President Barack Obama waves from Air Force One as he gets ready to depart Seattle, Wash., Nov. 25, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

In the morning, the President will attend a DNC event in Los Angeles, California. 

Later, the President will travel to DreamWorks Animation to meet with film industry representatives, tour the studio, and deliver remarks on the economy.  

In the afternoon, the President will depart Los Angeles, California en route Washington, D.C.

12:00 PM	The President attends a DNC event Private Residence
1:40 PM	The President departs Los Angeles en route Washington, D.C. Local Event Time:  4:40 PM PST Los Angeles International Airport
1:50 PM	The President tours DreamWorks Animation DreamWorks Animation
2:10 PM	The President meets with film industry representatives Local Event Time:  11:10 AM PST CA, DreamWorks Studios, Glendale
3:15 PM	The President delivers remarks Local Event Time:  12:15 PM PST CA, DreamWorks Studios, Glendale
9:05 PM	The President arrives Joint Base Andrews
9:20 PM	The President arrives the White House South Lawn

Jacquie Lee Performs "Who's Loving You" On The Voice Top 8

Los Angeles, California - Sixteen year old New Jersey native Jacquie Lee looked beautiful as she performed a powerful version of "Who's Loving You" on November 25th during The Voice top 8 performances.

Check out her powerful performance of "Who's Loving You" below.
Tune in to The Voice result show tonight to see if this beautiful and powerful singers move on to the top 6.

Photos Credit: NBC UNIVERSAL

DEPARTMENT OF STATE PUBLIC SCHEDULE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2013

DEPARTMENT OF STATE
PUBLIC SCHEDULE
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2013

SECRETARY JOHN KERRY
Secretary Kerry attends meetings and briefings, at the Department of State.

DEPUTY SECRETARY BILL BURNS
3:00 p.m. Deputy Secretary Burns attends a meeting, at the White House.

USAID ADMINISTRATOR RAJ SHAH
Administrator Shah attends meetings and briefings, at USAID.

UNDER SECRETARY FOR POLITICAL AFFAIRS WENDY SHERMAN
Under Secretary Sherman returns from foreign travel.

ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIAN AFFAIRS NISHA DESAI BISWAL
2:00 p.m. Assistant Secretary Biswal meets with Turkmenistan Ambassador to the U.S. Meret Orazov, at the Department of State.

ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR POPULATION, REFUGEES AND MIGRATION ANNE CLAIRE RICHARD
Assistant Secretary Richard is on foreign travel in Geneva, Switzerland to take part in a United Nations-led dialogue on humanitarian access inside Syria.

ACTING ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION AFFAIRS DEAN PITTMAN
10:00 a.m. Acting Assistant Secretary Pittman attends the Federal Interagency Panel for World Heritage hosted by the Department of the Interior, at the Department on Interior.

ACTING ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR DEMOCRACY, HUMAN RIGHTS AND LABOR UZRA ZEYA
2:00 p.m. Acting Assistant Secretary Zeya meets with NGOs, at the Department of State.

OFFICE OF GLOBAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE AMBASSADOR-AT-LARGE-STEPHEN RAPP
Ambassador Rapp is on foreign travel to Oslo, Norway for meetings with officials on international war crimes issues.

AMBASSADOR-AT-LARGE FOR GLOBAL WOMEN’S ISSUES CATHY RUSSELL
9:30 a.m. Ambassador Russell delivers remarks at an event on “Health Sector Responses to Violence Against Women and Girls”, at the Pan American Health Organization, in Washington, DC. 

SPECIAL ENVOY AND COORDINATOR FOR INTERNATIONAL ENERGY AFFAIRS AMBASSADOR CARLOS PASCUAL
4:00 p.m. Special Envoy Pascual participates in a panel discussion on financing options for Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL), at the United Nations, in New York City.

"On The Horizon" The Maine Windjammer Project

"On The Horizon" By Doug Mills

Tall ship Angelique on the horizon as seen from the Victory Chimes. [07-04-2011]

Olivia Somerlyn: American Music Awards 2013

Los Angeles, California - Eighteen year old singer Olivia Somerlyn looked gorgeous in a white dress with matching color high heels as she stepped out Sunday evening to attend the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.

Photos Credit: Getty

New York 7 Day Forecast

This Afternoon

 Partly sunny, with a high near 35. South wind 13 to 15 mph.

Tonight 

A slight chance of snow showers after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 24. South wind 11 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday

 Snow showers likely, mainly after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 37. South wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tuesday Night

 Rain, snow, and sleet before 1am, then rain between 1am and 5am, then rain and sleet after 5am. Low around 34. Southeast wind around 7 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Wednesday

 Rain and sleet before 11am, then rain, snow, and sleet between 11am and noon, then snow after noon. High near 37. Breezy, with a northwest wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

 Snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 18. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thanksgiving Day

 A chance of snow showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday Night

 Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

Friday

 Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.

Friday Night

 Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.

Saturday

 Partly sunny, with a high near 32.

Saturday Night

 Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

Sunday

 Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.

WINTER WEATHER ALERT: Winter Storm Watch Issued For Western New York

Western New York - The National Weather Service out of New York has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the western part of the state.

National Weather Service as follows.

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...WESTERN SOUTHERN TIER.

* TIMING...LATE TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH EARLY WEDNESDAY
  EVENING.

* HAZARDS...HEAVY SNOW POSSIBLY MIXED WITH SLEET AND FREEZING
  RAIN AT TIMES.

* ACCUMULATIONS...SNOW POTENTIALLY ACCUMULATING 6 INCHES OR MORE.

* IMPACTS...TRAVEL MAY BE DIFFICULT AT TIMES WITH SNOW COVERED
  ROADS AND REDUCED VISIBILITY. SNOW COULD ALSO DISRUPT EARLY
  HOLIDAY TRAVEL TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY.

* FORECASTER CONFIDENCE...THERE REMAINS SOME UNCERTAINTY WITH
  RESPECT TO THE TRACK OF THE LOW AND PRECIPITATION AMOUNT AND
  TYPE. JUST A SMALL CHANGE IN THE TRACK OF THE LOW COULD
  GREATLY REDUCE EXPECTED ACCUMULATIONS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WATCH MEANS THAT HEAVY SNOW AND/OR ICE
ACCUMULATIONS ARE POSSIBLE. IF YOU ARE WITHIN THE WATCH AREA...
REMAIN ALERT TO RAPIDLY CHANGING WEATHER CONDITIONS.

STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR YOUR FAVORITE SOURCE OF
WEATHER INFORMATION FOR THE LATEST UPDATES. ADDITIONAL DETAILS
CAN ALSO BE FOUND AT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/BUFFALO.

Kendall & Kylie Jenner: American Music Awards 2013

Los Angeles, California - TV personalities/sisters Kendall Jenner (18) and Kylie Jenner (16) looked beautiful as they stepped  out Sunday evening to attend the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.

Kendall Nicole Jenner is an American television personality, model, and brand ambassador for Seventeen Magazine. She is best known for appearing on the E! reality TV show Keeping Up with the Kardashians that she shares with her family.

Kylie Kristen Jenner is an American reality television star, model and brand ambassador for Seventeen. She

White House Schedule - November 25, 2013

President Barack Obama talks with Secretary of State John Kerry, National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice, and Phil Gordon, White House Coordinator for the Middle East, North Africa, and the Gulf Region, left, in the Oval Office, Nov. 22, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

11:50 AM	The President departs Seattle, WA Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Open Press
2:35 PM	The President delivers remarks on immigration reform Betty Ann Ong Chinese Recreation Center Open to pre-credentialed media
4:10 PM	The President delivers remarks at a DNC event San Francisco Jazz Center Travel Pool Coverage
5:00 PM	The President attends a DNC event Private Residence

DEPARTMENT OF STATE PUBLIC SCHEDULE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2013

DEPARTMENT OF STATE
PUBLIC SCHEDULE
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2013

SECRETARY JOHN KERRY
PM Secretary Kerry returns from foreign travel.

DEPUTY SECRETARY BILL BURNS
Deputy Secretary Burns attends meetings and briefings, at the Department of State.

USAID ADMINISTRATOR RAJ SHAH
Administrator Shah attends meetings and briefings, at USAID.

UNDER SECRETARY FOR POLITICAL AFFAIRS WENDY SHERMAN
Under Secretary Sherman is on foreign travel to Geneva, Switzerland, for UN hosted meetings on Syria.

ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIAN AFFAIRS NISHA DESAI BISWAL
10:00 a.m. Assistant Secretary Biswal delivers remarks at the signing of the U.S.-Bangladesh Trade and Investment Cooperation Forum Agreement, at the office of the United States Trade Representative, Washington DC.
11:00 a.m. Assistant Secretary Biswal meets with Indian Chargé d’Affaires Taranjit Singh Sandhu, at the Department of State.

ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR OCEANS AND INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND SCIENTIFIC AFFAIRS KERRI-ANN JONES
3:30 p.m. Assistant Secretary Jones attends an interagency meeting, at the White House.

ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR POPULATION, REFUGEES AND MIGRATION ANNE CLAIRE RICHARD
Assistant Secretary Richard is on foreign travel in Geneva, Switzerland through November 27 to take part in a UN-led dialogue on humanitarian access inside Syria.

ACTING ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR DEMOCRACY, HUMAN RIGHTS AND LABOR UZRA ZEYA
3:00 a.m. Acting Assistant Secretary Zeya hosts the Transgender Day of Remembrance event, at the Department of State.

OFFICE OF GLOBAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE AMBASSADOR-AT-LARGE-STEPHEN RAPP
Ambassador Rapp co-leads the US observer delegation to the ICC Assembly of State Parties (ASP), at the Hague.

AMBASSADOR-AT-LARGE FOR GLOBAL WOMEN’S ISSUES CATHERINE RUSSELL
9:30 a.m. Ambassador Russell delivers remarks at a panel commemorating the 14^th anniversary of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, at the Department of State. 
2:00 p.m. Ambassador Russell meets with Brazilian Public Prosecutor for the State of Minas Gerais, Nivia Monica Da Silva, at the Department of State.

Cierra Ramirez: American Music Awards 2013

Los Angeles, California - Eighteen year old actress Cierra Ramirez looked adorable in black shorts, top, mid leg high socks and high heels with a gold vest as she stepped out to walk the red carpet for the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 24, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.

Cierra Alexa Ramirez is an American actress and singer .She stars as one of the main characters in the ABC Family series, The Fosters, as Mariana.

Photos Credit: Getty