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Tuesday, February 28, 2012

VIDEO Clinton Foundation Global Health Story: mHealth and Early Infant Diagnosis

Our partnership with HP brings increased computing power and data capacity to Kenyan health facilities. This program brought 5 data centers into Kenya that now connect over 2,000 health facilities and 20,000 health-care workers to increase the volume and efficiency of treating HIV patients and preventing mother-to-child HIV transmission. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jszwfU6byGI&feature=youtu.be

Clinton Presidential Center's Newest Exhibit, "Play Ball! Lou Brock coming

On Friday, March 2, the Clinton Center welcomes Major League Baseball Hall of Famer, Cardinals legend, and Arkansas native Lou Brock as the exhibit grand opening featured speaker. http://www.newportindependent.com/state_news/x1771586230/Clinton-Presidential-Centers-Newest-Exhibit-Play-Ball-The-St-Louis-Cardinals

Bill Clinton to speak at Columbia College commencement ceremony

Former President Bill Clinton will be the commencement speaker for Columbia College on May 5, the college confirmed Tuesday.Clinton agreed to speak at the request of Columbia College President Caroline Whitson, who said she has known Clinton “most of his adult life.”
Read more here: http://www.thestate.com/2012/02/28/2170652/bill-clinton-to-speak-at-columbia.html#storylink=cpy

Monday, February 27, 2012

An Apology to former President Bill Clinton for That PBS Documentary

I like what this man has to say. http://uspolitics.einnews.com/column/82749172/an-apology-to-former-president-bill-clinton-for-that-pbs-documentary

Now my rant. I also read in the paper that the program, like all PBS "educational" programs, was partly financed by the US government and partly by an anonymous donor (curious who). I can see this running on Fox, but PBS??? This confuses me for sure.

Bill Clinton, Kohl, EU among 231 Nobel candidates

A total of 231 nominees are up for the Nobel Peace Prize this year, the Nobel Institute said Monday, with Bill Clinton, Helmut Kohl, the EU and US soldier and WikiLeaks suspect Bradley Manning known to be on the list.http://news.yahoo.com/bill-clinton-kohl-eu-among-231-nobel-candidates-101242673.html

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Join Honorary Chair Chelsea Clinton and President Bill Clinton in Washington, D.C April 1

This is no joke
From Los Angeles to London, the Millennium Network has been hosting exciting and inspiring events that bring together the next generation of leaders and philanthropists to build a better world by supporting the Clinton Foundation's work in improving global health, strengthening economies, promoting healthier childhoods, and protecting the environment. You can purchase your tickets today at http://action.clintonfoundation.org/mndc2012/?utm_campaign=MnDC2012&utm_medium=email&utm_source=022212MnDC2012

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Bill Clinton to Address Ex-Im Bank's 2012 Annual Conference April 12th - 13th 2012

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- President Bill Clinton will offer a keynote address to the Ex-Im Bank 2012 Annual Conference on April 12th, Fred P. Hochberg, chairman and president of the Export-Import Bank of the United States' (Ex-Im Bank) announced today. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/president-bill-clinton-to-address-ex-im-banks-2012-annual-conference-april-12th-13th-2012-2012-02-22

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Become a member of the Clinton Foundation Giving Circle

And the first 50 to sign up with a monthly gift of $20 or more will receive a Clinton Foundation sustainable water bottle.
https://re.clintonfoundation.org/SSLPage.aspx?pid=4364&utm_campaign=GivingCirlce&utm_medium=web&utm_source=022012GicivingCircleSM

Bill Clinton essay contest Winners will enjoy a meet-and-greet session with Clinton

The essays will be judged by a panel of influential community members including City of St. Augustine Mayor Joe Boles, St. Johns County Council on Aging Executive Director Cathy Brown, St. John's County School District Executive Director for Curriculum Timothy Egnor, St. Johns County School Board District 3 Representative Bill Mignon, St. Johns County Commissioner Mark Miner, St. Johns County Cultural Events Division General Manager Ryan Murphy, Herbie Wiles Insurance President Doug Wiles and Northeast Florida Regional Airport Executive Director Ed Wuellner.
The winners will enjoy a meet-and-greet session with Clinton and a ticket to his speaking engagement March 19. http://www.news4jax.com/news/Bill-Clinton-essay-contest/-/475880/8819674/-/jpio45z/-/

Saturday, February 18, 2012

Gallup: Reagan and Clinton are favorite presidents

Americans believe Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton will be judged the best presidents of the past four decades, the Gallup Poll is reporting.
At least 6 in 10 respondents say Reagan and Clinton will be considered an above average or outstanding president, Gallup said http://www.wbir.com/national/article/206401/16/Gallup-Reagan-and-Clinton-are-favorite-presidents

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Clinton Foundation program helped the Arlington Hotel in Hot Springs, AR retrofit 11,000 lights to save $3500/month

http://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2012/feb/16/historic-hotel-shines-bright-saves-energy-20120216/?f=trilakes

Clinton Foundation recipes for health

Reed Alexander, star of iCarly, teamed up with the The Alliance for a Healthier Generation to create healthy school meals. He introduced four recipes that will be used across our 14,000 partner schools, serving more than 9 million kids.See the at-home versions and find out how to bring these recipes to your local school http://www.healthiergeneration.org/schools.aspx?id=6060&terms=recipes

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Clinton Foundation's work to improve the lives of local farmers in Rwanda and Malawi

We're proud to share the story of 9-year-old Ossining, NY resident, Caroline Reed. She recently organized a bake sale to raise money to fight hunger in developing nations after hearing about the Clinton Foundation's work to improve the lives of local farmers in Rwanda and Malawi http://www.thedailyossining.com/news/ossining-girls-bake-sale-earnings-fight-hunger

Monday, February 13, 2012

Clinton Foundation and UBS Wealth Management Americas Celebrate Successful Conclusion of Small Business Advisory Program Pilot in New York City Metro

NEW YORK, Feb 13, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The William J. Clinton Foundation and UBS Wealth Management Americas (UBS WMA) celebrated the conclusion of the New York City metropolitan area pilot of their CEO-UBS Small Business Advisory Program with a dinner recognizing the achievements of the participating small business owners. The successful six month program represents the fulfillment of a philanthropic partnership between the Foundation's Clinton Economic Opportunity Initiative (CEO) and UBS WMA, announced at the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) America conference in June 2011. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/clinton-foundation-and-ubs-wealth-management-americas-celebrate-successful-conclusion-of-small-business-advisory-program-pilot-in-new-york-city-metro-area-2012-02-13

Bill Clinton: Poverty helping fuel violence in Nigeria

LAGOS, Nigeria—Former U.S. President Bill Clinton warned Monday that the rampant poverty that plagues oil-rich Nigeria -- felt most acutely in its Muslim north -- is fueling the religious violence now tearing at the nation.
A radical Islamist sect known as Boko Haram claimed Monday it killed 12 soldiers and beheaded three government informants in its bloody wave of sectarian
http://www.boston.com/news/world/africa/articles/2012/02/13/clinton_poverty_helping_fuel_violence_in_nigeria/

PHOTOS Bill Clinton ThisDay Awards

http://news.yahoo.com/photos/former-u-president-bill-clinton-sips-soft-drink-photo-005002799.html
http://news.yahoo.com/photos/cherie-blair-wife-former-british-prime-minister-tony-photo-234354627.html
http://news.yahoo.com/photos/nigerian-minister-finance-ngozi-okonjo-iweala-left-listens-photo-234439426.html
http://news.yahoo.com/photos/former-u-president-bill-clinton-attends-annual-thisday-photo-230316517.html
http://news.yahoo.com/photos/former-u-president-bill-clinton-speaks-during-annual-photo-225042500.html

Bill Clinton endorses Marty Chavez

Clinton's relationship with Chavez goes back decades to when the former president was governor of Arkansas. Chavez was also an enthusiastic supporter and superdelegate for Hillary Clinton's 2008 White House run. http://www.politico.com/blogs/david-catanese/2012/02/clinton-endorses-marty-chavez-114261.html

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Bill Clinton: 'Nuts' not to invest in Ireland

Addressing the forum, Bill Clinton has told a gathering of U.S. investors that it is ‘nuts’ for major corporations not to take advantage of this 'unique time' to invest in Ireland.
Read more: http://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/clinton-nuts-not-to-invest-in-ireland-539294.html?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed#ixzz1lwjiuYnM

PHOTOS President Clinton and Irish PM Kenny at the ‘Invest in Ireland’ round table

PHOTOS
http://news.yahoo.com/photos/bill-clinton-holds-ireland-business-20120209-131115-105.html
http://news.yahoo.com/photos/former-u-president-bill-clinton-waits-backstage-addressing-photo-192601470.html
http://news.yahoo.com/photos/former-u-president-bill-clinton-left-speaks-conference-photo-183743440.html
http://sports.yahoo.com/photos/former-u-president-bill-clinton-addresses-audience-during-photo-190554805.html
http://news.yahoo.com/photos/former-u-president-bill-clinton-center-greeted-irish-photo-183507350.html
http://news.yahoo.com/photos/former-u-president-bill-clinton-irish-prime-minister-photo-183802840.html
https://twitter.com/#!/ClintonTweet/status/167643829686648832/photo/1
http://sports.yahoo.com/photos/singer-gloria-estefan-presents-dress-designer-narciso-rodriguez-photo-024520469.html
http://sports.yahoo.com/photos/actress-rebecca-romijn-presents-dress-designer-marchesa-heart-photo-034045604.html
http://news.yahoo.com/photos/actress-rebecca-romijn-presents-dress-designer-marchesa-heart-photo-045820342.html

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

President Clinton is committed now more than ever to reducing childhood obesity

President Clinton is committed now more than ever to reducing childhood obesity and empowering children to live healthy, active lives. That's why we're proud to announce The Alliance for a Healthier Generation now reaches more than 14,000 schools across the US.

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Bill Clinton hosts Invest in Ireland event in New York

Former US president Bill Clinton is to host an "Invest in Ireland" discussion in New York on Thursday.
The event aims to encourage key business and economic leaders to invest in the Republic's economic recovery.
Attending the event will be http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-16927812

Monday, February 6, 2012

Bill Clinton And Tony Blair's Wife To Attend ThisDay Awards Coming Up On February 13th

America's Former president Bill Clinton and wife of the former Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Tony Blair, Cherie Blair will be attending this years ThisDay Annual Awards, organizers have announced.
The awards in its 17th edition will take place on Monday, February 13, 2012. http://obehiokoawo.blogspot.com/2012/02/president-bill-clinton-and-tony-blairs.html?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed

Bill Clinton, ‘America's first Jewish president’

Bill Clinton was affectionately introduced as so pro-Israel that he was effectively “the country’s first Jewish president” on Saturday night. In town to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Jewish Federation of Arkansas., Clinton was awarded the group’s Tikkun Former President Clinton (Mark Lennihan - AP) Olam Lifetime Achievement Award
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/she-the-people/post/bill-clinton-americas-first-jewish-president/2012/02/05/gIQAJ5lusQ_blog.html

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Bill Clinton pushes A+ programs

Former president Bill Clinton held a news conference Saturday afternoon to encourage the integration of A+ programs into Arkansas schools.A+ Schools is touted as the nation's most successful arts-based, whole-school reform model, according to the Thea Foundation
http://www.fox16.com/news/local/story/Bill-Clinton-pushes-A-programs/2RNQAXw7VEKpKZB9YUnyTA.cspx?rss=315

Friday, February 3, 2012

Clinton Development Initiative in Malawi

The Clinton Development Initiative in Malawi has now established more than 200 community tree nurseries to help build local capacity and long-term sustainability.

Learn more about how we're creating sustainable development in Africa: http://www.clintonfoundation.org/what-we-do/clinton-development-initiative/our-approach

Operation HOPE founder John Hope Bryant meets with President Bill Clinton

President Clinton and his foundation helped HOPE to launch our Banking on Our Future, Harlem program in schools there, and later we worked with him and the Clinton-Bush Katrina Fund to help survivors of Hurricane Katrina to regain some measure of financial dignity in their lives. The best is yet to come. http://blog.operationhope.org/2012/02/operation-hope-founder-john-hope-bryant-meets-with-president-bill-clinton/

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Bill Clinton ask you to Vote for the Alliance by clicking on the link below

The Alliance for a Healthier Generation is still in the running to win $100,000 to fight childhood obesity. Vote for the Alliance by clicking on the link below. Thanks for your support!
https://www.facebook.com/CarsDotCom?sk=app_297817783599257

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Bill Clinton wants to know what you would do to spread health & wellness in your community

Submit your tips: http://clintonfoundation.org/healthmatters/submitatip.php

Clinton Foundation enewsletter for Feb

In this month's newsletter, you can learn more about some of the specific accomplishments you have helped make possible -- including providing millions of meals to schoolchildren in Colombia, helping build sustainable forestry projects in Cambodia, and creating new jobs in Haiti, to name a few. http://whatcounts.com/dm?id=2F7041EC8BE64CCC6E862431C38F4B7894C0EA14EC605ED0

February Programs at the Clinton Center

In February, the Clinton Presidential Center welcomes back the “Picasso of LEGO® Bricks,” artist Nathan Sawaya just in time for the final few weeks of the popular “Art of the Brick” temporary exhibit. The Center also celebrates Black History Month, Valentine’s Day and Dr. Seuss’ birthday. All this and more! Click here for a complete listing of events. http://whatcounts.com/dm?id=2F7041EC8BE64CCC6E862431C38F4B78F724B73518315666