As many of you know my regular gig here at DKos, when I'm not filling in for TexDem, is a monthly diary showcasing the photographs taken by they White House Photography staff.
For this weeks Mojo Diary I thought I'd feature some of the videos that the White House staff put together. If you go to WhiteHouse.gov and click on the 1600 Penn tab you land on their page dedicated to the White House and how things function. There are interactive tours, floor plans, information about the art that is displayed and information about the history of the White House and other buildings on the grounds.
The other thing that is featured in the 1600 Penn section are videos of behind the scenes day to day operations.
©BobSegel - iPhone 6
Go behind the scenes at the White House and find such videos as exclusive interviews, a look at the ten letters President Obama reads each day, and see the process of creating the President's State of the Union address.
I've selected a few videos here from the Inside the White House Video Series. I'd encourage you to check out the rest of the videos when you have the time.
Letters to the President
Every day, President Obama reads ten letters from the public in order to stay in tune with America's issues and concerns. "Letters to the President" is an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the process of how those ten letters make it to the President's desk from among the tens of thousands of letters, faxes, and e-mails that flood the White House each day.
Catching Up with The Curator:
The Steinway Piano
Go inside the White House with White House Curator, Bill Allman, as he talks about one of the White House's most recognized artifacts, The Steinway Piano and learn about the famous piano that has helped to establish the East Room of the White House as a focal point for the performing arts.
All the President’s Pens
Why do presidents use so many pens to sign legislation? White House Staff Secretary Lisa Brown explains.
Beer Brewing at the White House
Go behind the scenes to see the White House home-brewing process in this recent, behind-the-scenes video.
Again, if you'd like to view the rest of the Inside the White House Video Series videos you can do so here. All White House videos, not just the ones in the Inside the White House Video Series can be found here.
On with the show!!
Mojo Friday Guidelines
Disclaimer; Kinda like the Pirates Code, they're just guidelines, meant for fun. They aren't hard and fast rules.
1) If you comment you have to recommend all comments. (in order to receive mojo you have to give mojo. It's only good mojo manners.)
2) Everything you say may be taken as a joke (so if you ask a question, expect a silly answer)
3) You must recommend the diary (and pimp it unapologetically)
4) You don't have to comment to recommend.
5) You can't steal my idea (right, like that ain't goin' to happen. It has in numerous forms, I'm flattered!)
6) Mojo mojo mojo mojo, mojo mojo mojo.
7) TexDem (that's me) is not bound by the guidelines. Neither are you
Mojo Friday Goals
Disclaimer; These are mostly here for nostalgia, the site has changed so much and the servers have been upgraded to the point I don't think we could fuck with the site with 1000 people participating. 2007 it ain't.
A. At least 300 different commenters and 1000 comments by 1:30 PM EST and 1500 by 5:00 PM EST Friday Night that it's posted.
B. 100 recommends for each comment, at least.
C. Stay on Recommend List at least five hours (this requires some strategic planning by you guys, refer to guideline #3)
D. At least 200 diary recommends. 300 would be better, spread the word.
E. And always, fun fun fun.
F. Have at least 75% average participation rate as seen here in the Mojo Friday Postgame Show by Woodtick and bjedward.
G. (New) Have at least 30 kossacks over 90% participation (see here for some tips).
H. Overload the servers with recommends, not to mention dominate Top Comments Mojo list. (we do tend to mess with the site with all of our recommends at one time)(also, to dominate the Top Comments Top Mojo we need at least 50 comments with over 200 recommends, see guideline B)
I. That's enough for now. (Have a suggestion? Post it.)
MKinTN posted a diary to help everyone achieve greater success called How to Succeed at Mojo Friday Without Really Trying.
For those of you new to MF (Mojo Friday) we have our own lingo about a few things. Thank's to MF'er Jez (the link will explain) go to this diary for a little more fun and explanation. Official Mojo Friday Snecktionary.