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]

www.mainewindjammerproject.com

www.shootmainestudios.com

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]

WEATHER ALERT: High Wind Watch Issued

Connecticut/Rhode Island - The National Weather Service out of Connecticut has issued a High Wind Watch for most of these two states.

National Weather Service as follows.

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN NEW YORK HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND
WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.

* LOCATIONS...NEW YORK CITY...LONG ISLAND...NEW LONDON AND
  MIDDLESEX COUNTIES...AND SOUTHERN NEW HAVEN...SOUTHERN
  FAIRFIELD...AND SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER COUNTIES.

* HAZARDS...STRONG WINDS.

* WINDS...SOUTH 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS OF 50 TO 60 MPH.

* TIMING...STRONGEST WINDS WILL BE LATE TUESDAY NIGHT INTO
  WEDNESDAY MORNING.

* IMPACTS...POTENTIAL FOR DOWNED TREES AND TREE LIMBS AS WELL AS
  POSSIBLE POWER OUTAGES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WATCH MEANS THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A HAZARDOUS
HIGH WIND EVENT. SUSTAINED WINDS OF AT LEAST 40 MPH...OR GUSTS OF
58 MPH OR STRONGER MAY OCCUR. CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST
FORECASTS.

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN TAUNTON HAS ISSUED A HIGH WIND
WATCH...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.

* LOCATION...NORTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT...CENTRAL AND EASTERN
  MASSACHUSETTS AND ALL OF RHODE ISLAND.

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 55 MPH.

* TIMING...EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH MID AFTERNOON
  WEDNESDAY.

* IMPACTS...STRONG SOUTHERLY AND SOUTHEASTERLY WINDS MAY LEAD TO
  LOCALIZED DAMAGE. WINDS OF THIS MAGNITUDE MAY DOWN TREES AND
  POWER LINES...AS WELL AS LEAD TO SOME PROPERTY DAMAGE. SOME
  POWER OUTAGES ARE POSSIBLE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH WIND WATCH MEANS THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR STRONG DAMAGING
WINDS TO DEVELOP IN THE MENTIONED AREAS.  THESE STRONG WINDS ARE
CAPABLE OF DOWNING TREES AND POWER LINES AS WELL AS CAUSING
PROPERTY DAMAGE.  IF A HIGH WIND WARNING IS ISSUED...STAY INSIDE

AND AWAY FROM WINDOWS.