Now if they could just tell me how to make my living room dog and blogger/work friendly, we would have further proof we are the greatest nation on Earth.
White House remodeling ‘situation room’
The Situation Room at the White House isn’t one room at all but a sprawling 5,000-square-foot complex. And it’s nothing like the state-of-the-art Counter-Terrorist Unit on TV’s “24.”
When a remodeling project is completed — after eight months and a classified number of taxpayer dollars — White House officials expect their ‘Sit Room’ to function at a higher level and look a lot better than the place Henry Kissinger once described as “uncomfortable, unaesthetic and essentially oppressive.” [Yes, but doesn’t Kissinger need a blond in every room too? Okay, well, so do I 😉 ]…
Despite Hollywood’s glamorous depictions, the Sit Room will still feature understated surroundings. Walls covered with cream-colored fabric and cherry cabinetry telegraph law firm more than war room.
But there are plenty of bells and whistles. A reception area comes complete with a lead-lined cabinet for visitors to deposit cell phones and Blackberries. Nearby are two retro-looking, glass-encased booths for making calls both secure and private.
The president’s primary conference room is outfitted with six screens — each with split-screen technology — and has cameras, microphones and speakers in the ceiling. A new so-called “surge room” is positioned next to the theater-style, tiered area where the watch officers will sit.
Speakers in the ceiling. A ‘surge room.’ Hmm, sounds like something the Tammy Power Shack needs.
