Right on the heels of yesterday’s message about the value of time spent with children from Hillary’s Too Small to Fail initiative came this adorable twitpic from her hubby.
Hey
@McIlroyRory – I’m working on my short game. (Only a few strokes behind my niece Fiona and nephew Simon.) pic.twitter.com/8xUbkkYVKS
This evening, the Clintons are hosting a fundraising dinner followed by a conversation session in Bridgehampton, New York. HuffPo is reporting a similar event to take place in Washington D.C. early next month.
Clinton Foundation Fundraiser Hosted By Bill, Hillary Clinton To Take Place Sept. 9
By KEN THOMAS
WASHINGTON — Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton are headlining a fundraiser next month for the Clinton Foundation.
Chelsea Clinton will join her parents for a reception and dinner on Sept. 9 in Washington. That’s according to an invitation obtained by The Associated Press.
The event costs $1,000 a person for a cocktail reception and $25,000 a couple for a reception and dinner at the family’s Washington residence.
While two new honors for Hillary were announced today, (big ones see the two previous posts), President Clinton was in Washington helping to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington and Martin Luther King’s “I have a Dream” speech. The picture is of Presidents Carter, Clinton, Obama, and First Lady Michelle Obama at the entrance to the Lincoln Memorial. It was quite a day!
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Though she did not attend today, I have always loved this picture of Hillary with Dr. King’s sister Christine King Farris who spoke today.
Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-NY, left, poses for pictures with the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s sister Dr. Christine King Farris during a fund-raising dinner honoring Clinton with a “Salute to Greatness” award by the King Center Saturday Jan. 17, 2009, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Clinton hails poet Seamus Heaney
Former US president Bill Clinton has praised Seamus Heaney as “our finest poet of the rhythms of ordinary lives” and a “powerful voice for peace”.
The farmer’s son who went on to become a world renowned Nobel laureate died in hospital in Dublin aged 74.
Mr Clinton and his wife Hillary said they were saddened to learn of the death of their “friend”.
“Both his stunning work and his life were a gift to the world. His mind, heart, and his uniquely Irish gift for language made him our finest poet of the rhythms of ordinary lives and a powerful voice for peace. And he was a good and true friend,” the Clintons said.
“We loved him and we will miss him. More than a brilliant artist, Seamus was, from the first day we met him, a joy to be with and a warm and caring friend – in short, a true son of Northern Ireland. His wonderful work, like that of his fellow Irish Nobel Prize winners Shaw, Yeats, and Beckett, will be a lasting gift for all the world.”
Both Bill and Hillary Clinton are talking to the media, but before everyone jumps to 2016 conclusions, let’s understand that we are likely to be seeing Clintons on the horizon with some frequency over the upcoming week as they host heavy hitters from all over the globe at the 2013 Clinton Global Initiative. Live feeds will be streamed here.
This will be the first year that Hillary will be able to participate fully since accepting the post of Secretary of State. Over the past four years she did make time to address participants but was otherwise occupied during the week representing all of us at the U.N. General Assembly. She will not be subject to that obligation this year, and we can all be assured that both her husband and her daughter will be thrilled to have her aboard for the long run this time around.
For starters, we can look forward, on Sunday, to seeing former President Clinton (and informal Obama Administration “Secretary of Explaining Stuff”) with Fareed Zakaria on CNN’s GPS discussing the Syrian weapons deal. Most assuredly he will be granting other interviews in the course of the week likely on morning and evening news broadcasts.
Meanwhile, Hillary’s first interview with the print media since leaving the State Department will be available when New York Magazine hits the stands on Monday coinciding with the opening of CGI according to Politico.
Hillary Clinton grants interview to N.Y. Mag
After an eight-month hiatus, Hillary Clinton is talking to the media again.
Earlier this month, the former Secretary of State and likely 2016 presidential candidate sat down with New York Magazine’s Joe Hagan for her first major interview since leaving the State Department on Feb. 1, POLITICO has learned.
The interview is expected to be published in print and online on Monday, the first day of the annual Clinton Global Initiative meeting in New York. All three Clintons — Hillary, former President Bill, and daughter Chelsea — are featured speakers at the event.
A Clinton spokesperson declined to comment on the interview; Hagan did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
We know that Mme. Secretary has been working assiduously out of camera range getting her own initiative, Too Small to Fail, organized and off the ground. A joint effort between the Bill, Hillary, and Chelsea Clinton Foundation and Next Generation, Too Small to Fail is dedicated to the health and well being of children aged 0-5. Yesterday, the foundation announced the formation of leadership and advisory councils for the initiative, and we can be sure that Hillary and her team will be diving into their projects over the coming week.
Even when she is not in front of the camera lenses, our Hillary seems to be in the news and on our screens with great regularity due to all the 2016 speculation, but it will be wonderful to see her addressing and explaining her new endeavors. She, as we all know, is an excellent “explainer” herself!
In the very local news, Bill and Hillary Clinton, who remained mute on the mayoral primaries in New York City due to their friends on both sides of the aisle who were involved, have finally broken their collective silence with an endorsement that comes as no surprise whatsoever.
Clintons back de Blasio
The Clintons, as expected, endorsed Bill de Blasio for New York City mayor.
De Blasio is a former aide in the Clinton Administration and he was the campaign manager for Hillary Clinton’s Senate run in 2000.
“Bill de Blasio has been a friend to both President Clinton and Secretary Clinton for many years,” their offices said in a joint statement. “They were proud to see him run a thoughtful, creative campaign about the issues, and they are behind him as he moves on to the general election as the Democratic nominee.”
In other local news Clinton Vineyards in the Hudson Valley is introducing a new wine.
Hillary Clinton Wine!
First came the Hollywood movies. Now a New York vineyard, coincidentally named Clinton Vineyards, is taking Hillary Clinton’s-as-of-yet nonexistent presidential bid to a new level: Victory wine!
Sharing this from the Clinton Foundation.
In our experience, the best way to unlock human potential is through the power of creative cooperation.
We create partnerships of great purpose to find solutions that last. And whether it’s improving global health and wellness, increasing opportunity for women and girls, reducing childhood obesity, creating economic opportunity and growth, or helping communities address the effects of climate change, we know we’re only successful when we work with others.
That’s where you come in. As a Clinton Foundation supporter, you’re helping transform lives and communities from what they are today to what they can be. Your partnership is an essential element in the work of the Clinton Foundation and we value your input to continually improve our efforts. So many of you have given us your thoughts over these last few months and we have been working to incorporate your ideas in our programs and communications.
Please watch our new video that reflects much of that feedback and explains the unique approach we take to changing lives. We hope you take great pride in being a part of our work.
We hope you’ll share the video and invite your friends and family to join you – and to join us – in helping people realize their full potential.
Thank you!
The Clinton Foundation
P.S. In case you missed it, watch Chelsea Clinton on the Daily Show to learn more about our work.
With our power to bring people together to solve our toughest problems, the Clinton Foundation transforms lives and communities through access to new markets, skills training and education, and healthier living in a cleaner world.
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Wishing you both all the best on this special day and many more happy and healthy years together!
Adorable Twitpic from Bill Clinton this morning.
Beautiful morning walk in Hyde Park
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New York, NYStatementWe were saddened to learn of the death of Tom Foley. Tom was as skilled and knowledgeable a lawmaker as has ever served in Congress. For three decades–including three terms as Speaker of the House–Tom never forgot that principled compromise and respect for opposing viewpoints are essential foundations of our democracy–core convictions that also made him an outstanding Ambassador to Japan. His good, warm heart and keen mind will be a lasting example for all who choose to devote their lives to public service. Our thoughts and prayers are with Heather and his entire family, and with Tom’s many friends throughout the world.
Apparently President Clinton has co-opted his dog-nephew, Barney, for this one. Looks like fun for pet and animal lovers!
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“Presidential Pets” kicks off with a free public event on opening day.
Socks. Buddy. Barney. The Clinton Center pays tribute to presidential pets that helped make the White House a home. From snakes to chocolate Labs, these famous pets provide an enjoyable look at presidential history. The display will include items from President George W. Bush, President Clinton, President George Bush, President Ford, President Nixon, President Johnson, and more.
The opening will include a keynote presentation by Julia Moberg, author of Presidential Pets: The Weird, Wacky, Little, Big, Scary, Strange Animals That Have Lived in The White House. Julia Moberg grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Southlake, Texas. She attended New York University, where she received both her BFA and MFA in Dramatic Writing at Tisch School of the Arts. She is the former editor of the Children’s Book-of-the-Month Club, and the author of the young adult novel Skies Over Sweetwater.
After the program, Julia Moberg will be signing copies of her book, Presidential Pets: The Weird, Wacky, Little, Big, Scary, Strange Animals That Have Lived in The White House. The Clinton Museum Store will be selling copies of the book at the event.
When:
Saturday, February 1, 2014
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Book-signing and reception to follow.Where:
Great Hall
Clinton Presidential CenterThe Julia Moberg program is free and open to the public; however, reservations are required. Questions about the event or to reserve your seats, please email operationslr@clintonfoundation.org or call 501-748-0425.
Other free activities include a petting zoo and pony rides from Cockrill’s County Critters. Also, the Humane Society of Pulaski County will have on-site adoptions available. These activities will be held in the Clinton Center Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Visitors also will have a chance to meet Viper, the “First Dog” of Arkansas from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Reservations for the petting zoo, Humane Society and meeting Viper are not required.
This needs no explanation.
I’m following my leader! pic.twitter.com/aubau3Eeng
Just in case you don’t tweet, live under a rock, or somehow misplaced your Clinton Decoder Pin, here is The Leader and her reply.
Well, that explains what happened to my iPad! RT
@BillClinton: I’m following my leader! pic.twitter.com/uxRSkP9yNl
When Bill Clinton appeared on Ellen yesterday, he spoke about Too Small to Fail. Over the course of the campaign cycle, several newsletters came through from Too Small to Fail, but, in an effort to keep readers apprised of Hillary’s campaign appearances, I held off on posting them so as not to crowd too many posts here.
Since President Clinton seemed to imply that this message is perhaps more important than any campaign, I guess it is high time we played catch-up here. These are the messages that were on hold.
A Village Turns Out to Close the Word Gap
This past year has been an important one for Too Small to Fail. We’ve built new partnerships and made many new friends along the way. The truth is that many dedicated people are working on closing the word gap around the country—from hospitals to churches, community centers to early learning facilities—but our emerging work together has helped to elevate the importance of talking, reading and singing to children from birth in order to build young brains and change the future of America. And we’re starting to see great results.
Last week, Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton spoke at the annual American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) conference in San Diego. During her speech, she announced the launch of the AAP’s updated early literacy toolkit for pediatricians and parents, which provides information and tips for doctors to speak with parents about early brain development and why talking, reading and singing regularly to children from birth helps their health and well-being. The toolkit is titled “Books Build Connections,” and was developed in partnership with Too Small to Fail. It is available online for free at www.aap.org/literacy.
We then made our way to Dreamforce 2014, an annual multi-day software and technology conference produced by Salesforce in San Francisco. At Dreamforce, hundreds of volunteers joined Secretary Clinton, Marc Benioff and our partners UPS, Bay Area Council, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital, Kaiser Permanente, and Goodby Silverstein & Partners to stuff thousands of tote bags with books, CDs, clothes, and other materials. The tote bags are part of our “Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing” campaign, and will go to families in Oakland to help them close the word gap.
Finally, we wrapped our week up in Washington DC, where we gathered with more than 100 federal agency representatives, early childhood advocates, pediatricians, city mayors and many others to announce new initiatives, discuss ways that communities are tackling the problem of the word gap, and to share new research about language development. It was an inspiring and informative day, and participants left energized to take on the word gap in new ways.
We couldn’t do what we do without our partners, but also without the parents, caregivers and caring communities that want to help our next generation of children succeed. Thank you for all that you do, and we continue to look forward to our work together.
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In Seattle, parents learn how talking with their children from birth establishes a solid foundation for life. >>
Why Talking Math Matters
Counting steps to the mailbox. Pointing out how much bigger a tree is compared to a sapling. Identifying the shapes of houses, road signs or other objects around you. These are all ways that parents introduce math concepts into the learning of very young children. Early math can be fun and easy, and both parents and children benefit from the shared experience of talking about the math that surrounds us.
According to the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, approximately 1 in 5 adults in the United States has difficulty understanding middle-school math. Unfortunately, this difficulty with math translates into difficulty managing many important tasks—like following recipes and calculating change. Familiarity with early mathematical concepts paves the way for more complicated mathematical and logical thinking in adulthood, which can be helpful in jobs and in other areas of adult life.
Studies have found that the more early math concepts children are familiar with by the time they enter school, the more likely they are to do well in math and other subjects later on. Much like vocabulary and early language skills, early math skills develop from infancy through simple interactions with loved ones. Early math is much more than just counting, however. Parents and caregivers can help their children develop an appreciation of math by using opportunities throughout the day to talk about math concepts like numbers, size order and shapes.
Parents can help their children learn to love math by incorporating math talk into every day activities and by encouraging their children to talk math back. No matter your comfort with middle-school math, working early math language into your day with your children is easy to do and will help them in the long run.
Resources for Sharing:
- These tips from NAEYC help parents of infants and toddlers incorporate math talk and math activities into every day routines.
- This article in the Seattle Times points out how children’s math problems begin before kindergarten—and how caregivers can help.
- LOTS of different tips and resources from Math at Play for parents on how to incorporate math into everyday learning.
Video
Who doesn’t love Sesame Street’s The Count for all things math? Fun video for parents and kids alike, here. >>
Fathers Are Not Just For Playtime
The role and meaning of fathers has changed over time. Fathers are taking care of children now more than ever before. In fact, the time that fathers spend weekly on child care has more than tripled since 1965. And the traditional term “father” more broadly now refers to trusted male figures (e.g. grandfathers, uncles, and mentors) who also play a vital role in the growth and development of a child. Just like mothers, fathers help very young children develop skills that benefit social, emotional and cognitive growth.
Starting from birth, fathers play a powerful role in helping their babies form close emotional bonds built on love and trust. Infants who are securely attached to their parents or caregivers are better able to self-regulate their emotions and more likely to develop positive relationships with their peers and other adults. There are simple and everyday actions that fathers can take—like reading or singing to a baby, stroking a baby’s forehead, or being responsive to a baby’s cries—to promote bonding and attachment.
A series of studies have emerged in recent years that outline the unique and positive role that fathers play in their children’s health and development. For example, children who have involved and nurturing fathers demonstrate higher language and cognitive abilities and fare better in school. They also show higher self-esteem and more sociable behavior towards their peers.
Dads tend to play with their children in different ways than moms, but both parents play important roles in their young children’s lives. And fathers—biological or not—are important contributors to their children’s development in many different ways.
Resources for Sharing:
- These tips from KidsHealth describe the various ways that fathers can bond with their children from infancy.
- This article from Huffington Post explains the science behind how fathers influence their children’s early development.
- These incredible photos show how fathers contribute to the daily lives of children.
Video
This fun video offers various ways that the laughter that fathers enjoy with their children can actually benefit them, too! >>
Hocus-Pocus, Time to Focus!
If you watch several preschoolers for a while, you may notice a difference in the way they focus on activities like dressing themselves or stacking blocks. Some may have long enough attention spans to quickly complete the tasks at hand, while some may get frustrated or distracted and give up early. The ability of young children to manage tasks like these is related to what researchers call “executive function” of the brain—the ability to control impulses, to concentrate for long periods of time, and to master complicated tasks.
Executive function develops in infancy, and is responsible for helping our brains manage multiple streams of information at the same time. In children, executive function governs self-control and concentration. As children grow into adulthood, these skills help them with a number of activities including managing stress, memorization, following instructions, problem solving and regulating emotions. Researchers have found that children with poorly developed executive function tend to have more behavioral problems and difficulty in school, whereas children with highly developed executive function know how to focus on tasks at hand and get along well with others. According to some studies, highly developed executive function is a better predictor of academic achievement than IQ.
Many factors play a critical role in the development of executive function, and parents can help young children develop these skills in simple ways early on. For example, by establishing routines, parents and caregivers can help children feel secure and learn how to manage their emotions. Games that encourage following rules—like “Simon Says”—or that encourage memorization also improve executive function. And the more that parents talk, read and sing to their children, the more children learn how to communicate their thoughts effectively with adults and peers.
Dual language learning can also help with executive function by training the brain to juggle multiple ideas and vocabulary simultaneously. With practice and plenty of love from parents and caregivers, children can learn the skills they will need to succeed in life.
Resources for Sharing:
- This article from Parents explains how executive function works, and how parents can encourage its development.
- This article from the Harvard Graduate School of Education offers tips and fun activities for parents to use with young children to improve memory and inhibit impulses.
Video
The Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University highlights experts, educators and children as they explore executive function. >>
Hillary Clinton eulogizes lawyer Thomas A. Twomey Jr. in East Hampton
November 22, 2014
By DEBBIE TUMA. Special to Newsday
Former President Bill Clinton and former Sec. of State Hillary Clinton arrive at the East Hampton Airport on Nov. 22, 2014 for a funeral. (Credit: Doug Kuntz)Hillary Rodham Clinton eulogized prominent environmental lawyer Thomas A. Twomey Jr. at his funeral in East Hampton on Saturday, recalling how he helped her connect with everyday Long Islanders and win her Senate seat from New York in 2000.
Happy Thanksgiving, Mme. Secretary, to you and your beautiful, growing family. Thank you all for everything you do. Wishing you all a lovely day together!
Happy Thanksgiving to all my friends here, too. All the best to you and yours.
MondayDec 012014Statement by President Clinton, Secretary Clinton, and Chelsea Clinton on World AIDS Day 2014
StatementNot very long ago, it would have been hard to imagine that there would ever be an AIDS-free generation. Now we’re moving toward it with remarkable partnerships all over the world.
This year, 13 million people around the world are receiving life-saving AIDS drugs and treatment, including 8.2 million with access to lower prices as a result of negotiations by the Clinton Health Access Initiative. Mother to child transmissions are down in many countries, more children are on treatment, and health systems in developing nations are being improved to advance both prevention and treatment. None of this could have been achieved without the work and commitment of caring people around the globe, including colleagues and friends who died when Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 crashed in July en route to the 20th International AIDS Conference in Melbourne.
But there is still so much to do. This year roughly 1.5 million individuals died of HIV-related illnesses, and over 2 million were newly infected.
UNAIDS launched new targets in 2014 – that by 2020, 90% of all people living with HIV will know their status, 90% of those diagnosed will receive sustained antiretroviral therapy, and 90% of those receiving antiretroviral therapy will have viral suppression. While these are ambitious goals, we believe they can be achieved and will remain committed to doing our part.
The theme of this year’s World AIDS Day is right on target: “Focus, Partner, Achieve: an AIDS-free generation.” If we remain steadfast in our dedication to finding smart ways to work together, we will prevail.
Let’s join
@PEPFAR,@gatesfoundation &@girleffect in fighting for an AIDS-free future for girls.#WAD2014 More here: http://www.pepfar.gov/press/releases/2014/234531.htm …
Dear Friend,
I’ve seen Bill take on many roles over the years — from father to grandfather, from public servant to philanthropist — but everything he’s done in his life has been tied together in his belief that if we work together, tomorrow can be better than today.
When Bill left the White House, he opened the Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock, Arkansas with a vision to continue his life’s work of strengthening communities and empowering people everywhere to live their best life story.
This year we’re marking a full 10 years since the Clinton Presidential Center first opened its doors.
On behalf of the Clinton Foundation, I want to invite you to commemorate this moment, and to thank Bill for the lifetime of service that I hope you admire as much as I do.
Bill has devoted his life to making sure people everywhere can achieve their dreams, whether it’s increasing access to life-saving HIV/AIDS medicine in Africa, helping children here in the United States live healthier lifestyles and overcome obesity, or helping more people in more places around the world get access to clean water, clean air, education, and economic opportunity. Bill has always believed we have to put people first, and that’s still at the core of the work we do here at the Clinton Foundation and at the Clinton Presidential Center. The measure is simple — are people better off than when we started? For millions around the world, the answer is yes.
I hope you’ll join me in saying thank you and congratulations on 10 years of the Clinton Presidential Center.
Send your personal note of celebration today.
Sincerely,
Hillary Rodham Clinton
The Clinton Foundation also showed up in today’s news of the upcoming royal visit.
British Royal Couple’s New York Visit Is Set to Start This Weekend
… the duke will attend a reception focused on conservation issues, co-hosted by the Royal Foundation and the Clinton Foundation. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chelsea Clinton are expected to attend.
Yesterday, President Clinton welcomed world leaders to a Future of the Americas Summit at the University of Miami. Emilio and Gloria Estefan participated in the event and later welcomed President and Secretary Clinton as guests of honor at a fundraiser at their home. There are no photos, but there is a brief video along with this report.
Clinton Meets With Estefans After Holding Summit
Lauren Pastrana December 11, 2014Following the daylong meeting, Clinton and his wife Hillary were the guests of honor at a fundraiser at the Star Island home of Gloria and Emilio Estefan.
“President Clinton, when he left office
in 2001, still thought he hadn’t done enough, and thought as a private citizen he would like to do what he can,” Gloria Estefan said of the former Commander in Chief.
Emilio Estefan added, “Doesn’t matter if you’re Republican or Democrat, you bring everybody together.”
Hillary Clinton thanked the hosts, saying “They have lent their talents and voices in so many ways to try to bring people together. To do exactly as you quote Bill saying 20 years ago. So we’re grateful to you for all that you have done for so many.”
They were at a performance of Sting’s The Last Ship over the weekend. Currently, Sting is actually performing in the show based on the shipbuilding town where he grew up and worked in the trade for a time when he was young.
Bill and Hillary Clinton Holding hands out on a movie Date….
Posted by jamesb101 on December 21, 2014Hillary and Bill Clinton held hands while on their way to a showing of The Last Ship in NYC on Saturday, Dec. 20.
Marc and Chelsea doubled with them. Naturally, they all went backstage to congratulate Sting!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all the Still4Hillers!
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