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Friday, June 24, 2011
Past Summer Favorites
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- The Fancy Teacup said...
You look like an absolute doll in dresses! Can't wait to see your new outfits when summer finally arrives for you.
♥, Jamie
www.TheFancyTeacup.com - June 24, 2011 at 12:01 PM
- Emma said...
I love all of these outfits! They've made me realise how quickly time goes by - I remember you posting some of those outfits like it was only last week!
- June 24, 2011 at 12:04 PM
- She is Sara said...
You always look amazing in the summer! I have trouble figuring out what do when it is hot out. I love all of these looks, and you manage to keep your hair all cute in each look too!
- June 24, 2011 at 12:13 PM
- annah. said...
such beautiful dresses! and shoes...
i have such trouble with summer footwear, i'm hoping to combat that this summer...
Annah xx
girlandbird.blogspot.com - June 24, 2011 at 12:19 PM
- Amber Rose, Laughing With Broken Eyes said...
You know that I adore your blog and your fashion style, but on another note... I just can't believe the weather where you are! Honestly, I'm a bit jealous. It's been 100 or so degrees EVERY day this week (Alabama) and I would kill for some tights/cardigan weather. Then again, I know that if the situation was reversed (which it has been before), I'd be complaining about missing the sun.
I hope you're having a great day! - June 24, 2011 at 12:23 PM
- Maria E. said...
I'm waiting for summer weather to come too! It's been cold and rainy for over a week here in MN, and the sun finally decided to make an apperance today.
First Impressions
Flying Ships Vintage - June 24, 2011 at 12:27 PM
- Michelle said...
this might come across as random but i think you are responsible with my obsession with everything floral, because ever since i discovered your blog (which was pretty recent) and read most of your posts (i'm not a stalker! just getting all caught up, your blog reads like a novel so i couldn't help myself :)), i can't get floral prints out of my mind! love your past summer outfits, so cute!
- June 24, 2011 at 12:29 PM
- Sorcha said...
Beautiful! I've never really experimented with florals myself but you wear them so effortlessly it makes me want to!
Sorcha x
Bonfire Brunette - June 24, 2011 at 12:40 PM
- Nikki said...
i LOVE that cut-out heart dress! you ahev sooooooo many dresses! I think I could live in your closet! x
- June 24, 2011 at 1:01 PM
- curious constellation said...
Such amazing outfits!
- June 24, 2011 at 1:10 PM
- Ashley, Lions Lace Lattes said...
Great summer outfits. Love the "Mix it up" outfit. :)
Can't wait to see what you come up with this year!! - June 24, 2011 at 1:54 PM
- GEMBEAR said...
you really do have fantastic style!
- June 24, 2011 at 2:54 PM
- Carly Anne said...
The heart-back dress is just darling!
And I hear you about the un-summery weather... Here in Chicago we've only have a handful of qualifiedly summer days. And it's the end of June! Sigh. - June 24, 2011 at 3:11 PM
- Camille said...
Beautiful! I absolutely love it all :)
♥ Camille
http://www.thedeweydecimals.com - June 24, 2011 at 3:29 PM
- GIRL AND CLOSET said...
Tieka, I'm smitten with these gorgeous outfits!! And I can't wait to see more, I'm loving the description of your [soon to be] summer outfit, sounds SO beautiful & laid back -love!!
And I too am daydreaming of summer outfits & waiting for the gorgeous weather to start we've had a few but hardly enough, boo! And today we are having a rain monsoon -sheeesh! Have a lovely weekend!! xx veronika - June 24, 2011 at 3:38 PM
- Sara said...
Beautiful, beautiful photos. For real.
- June 24, 2011 at 3:45 PM
- SomeoneLikeYou said...
In Ohio, the weather has been awful as well... All we get is rain,rain,and more rain here! Can you believe I had to wear a sweater and heavy knee socks today just to keep warm?!
- June 24, 2011 at 4:01 PM
- Miranda / Summertime Den said...
The second it's my favorite!
- June 24, 2011 at 4:13 PM
- SoFashionistica said...
All of these looks are so pretty and very summer-friendly! I like the pretty floral dress with the heart-shaped cutout! I want!
- June 24, 2011 at 5:10 PM
- efromwonderland said...
can i come live with you in Michigan?
- June 24, 2011 at 5:14 PM
- Jennyboo said...
I am loving all of the florals! Why can't the summer weather come to Michigan already? It has been raining all week in Ann Arbor and am I definitely not prepared to it. These photos give me hope for better weather to come! xx
- June 24, 2011 at 6:32 PM
- M said...
I wish I'd own your closet! :D
- June 24, 2011 at 7:10 PM
- Kelly said...
I can't wait to rock floral shorts in summer (currently winter here in Aus!) ...
Kelly xo
Elegantly Academic - June 24, 2011 at 7:25 PM
- herecomesthesun said...
Yay thanks for sharing! Posts like this are great for readers like me who have only been following your blog for a couple of months. You have such great taste :) x
- June 24, 2011 at 8:21 PM
- Caroline said...
I remember all of these from last year! Don't worry, I haven't had any great summer weather yet either :( You're not the only one wishing for a little sun! I would love to see remix some of these dresses!!
- June 25, 2011 at 11:04 AM
- RCagz said...
Summer's so wonderful for girly and floral dresses, fingers crossed the weather stays just as wonderful!
And I love the shoes from the last photo, so cute!! xoxo - June 25, 2011 at 5:36 PM
- Elaine said...
Messy buns are so useful in the summertime. My hair gets pretty gross even when I wash it a lot, because I live close to Appalachia, but buns get everything out of the way!
- June 25, 2011 at 8:51 PM
- life full of colors said...
You are so pretty girl , look like perfect girlish style always !!! I love almost all yours outfits. I hope your summer will arrive soon, for now i send you warm hugs from Cyprus ( where we have already high summer ) Katerina
- June 26, 2011 at 9:38 AM
- hellolyndsey said...
you are such a gorgeous girl, i loved all of the outfits!
lyndsey of hellolyndsey - June 26, 2011 at 10:19 PM
- wiley said...
i love so many of these photos, but that summer marsh shot just personifies summer.
beautiful. - June 26, 2011 at 10:25 PM
- Amanda Weiss said...
These are fabulous girl! Hopefully you get some real summer weather soon!
bspoke - June 26, 2011 at 10:38 PM
- Adie Andrews said...
You last summer favorites are so amazing and beautiful. As a matter of fact I can't even choose which I love the most as I simply love all of them
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- aclineo said...
the 'sunset on the peer' ones are my faves
- June 28, 2011 at 1:58 PM
- Meanz said...
You look so darling in all of these Tieka :)
Meanz (Koi Story) - June 28, 2011 at 10:16 PM
- Jenni Wells said...
The heart cut out dress is darling! Love this idea.
- June 30, 2011 at 8:03 PM
- DanelDavis said...
Looks adorable. Thanks for sharing with us.
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flats for Olympics 2012 - July 1, 2011 at 10:03 AM
i've just discovered your blog and i can honestly say i'm so excited to finally find a fashion blogger from michigan! and your style is impeccably adorable.
sunset on the pier = loove <3 - July 10, 2011 at 7:52 PM


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Black students in Los Angeles are struggling to improve their academic achievement, and there are a number of efforts under way to provide the resources needed to help them succeed.
One such effort is being pushed by Los Angeles Unified School Director Board of Education member Marguerite LaMotte and the others comes from the Coalition for Black Student Equity and the African American Education Alliance.
Board member LaMotte recently held an event in her district office entitled "Reconnecting the Academic Village." This day-long conference is held each year and is open to all parents and other stakeholders in her district.
The whole purpose of the event according to Carole Cobb, Ph.D., coordinator for the LAUSD English Mastery Program, was to help attendees identify the roles of each stakeholder and then help them figure out how to carry out these responsibilities.
"Board member LaMotte has a gathering of District One schools every year and the idea is to give (parents, teachers, administrators, students and other stakeholders) a charge and a challenge," added Cobb, who noted that one of the quests of the meeting is to help people think about what they can do outside of their comfort zone and/or their paid assignment to impact student achievement, and then to actually take the steps needed to move forward.
While this event focuses on all students in District One, a number of efforts are specifically working to make sure that the needs of Black are met. One of these is being advocated by the Coalition for Black Student Equity (CBSE), which is an umbrella organization that includes groups such as the Southern Christian Leaders Conference, the Los Angeles NAACP, the Urban League, the National Action Network as well as parents, students, teachers, administrators and other community stakeholders.
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The Breakers took command of the match early with 3 goals inside 20 minutes. From then on they were rarely challenged by the young Chargers team who did well to rally from the early set back.
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In Rochester, Emily Van Egmond also kicked of her American career as she started and played the full 90 minutes in Western New York Flash's 4 - 1 win over FC Indiana.
It was a great first up performance for Van Egmond who, positioned in central midfield, was the fulcrum of the Flash attacks. A strong first half performance from the 18 year old was topped off a stunning 30 yard strike forcing the 'keeper to tip it onto the cross bar. Despite that, the Flash went into the break 2-1 leaders.
In the second half Van Egmond, and the Flash, turned up the heat with two goals snuffing out any chance of an Indiana come back. Van Egmond went close to scoring on debut, first with a header that went just high then a 6 yard strike that flashed just wide.
Match Report: WNY Flash v FC Indiana
Meanwhile in the USL W-League, Servet Uzunlar and Kahlia Hogg's Pali Blues also kicked off their 2012 season with the first match a derby against the LA Strikers.
Recovering from a medial strain, Uzunlar was unavailable for the clash while Hogg, previously a Canberra United midfielder, started the match at full back. Two second half goals saw the Blues defeat the Strikers 2 - 0 will Hogg playing the full 90 minutes and acquitting herself well in her American debut.
In Sweden, Lisa De Vanna's Linkoping salvaged a 1 - 1 draw with KIF Orebro after going down an early goal. The point sees Linkoping remain 7th with only 1 win from six starts.
In Division 1, Perth Glory Carys Hawkins' Umeå Södra retained their second place standing with a 2 – 1 win over Rågsved. The news wasn't as good for Adelaide United Marijana Rajcic with her team Gustafs going down 3 – 2 in the 90th minute to Västerås BK
Match Report: Linkoping v KIF Orebro [Google translated]
In Denmark, the Top 4 Championship playoffs continued with Aivi Luik and Michelle Heyman's Brondby IF taking on Leena Khamis' Fortuna Hjorring. In a tight match it ended up 1 - 1 with Heyman scoring for Brondy after being set up by former Sydney FC championship winning midfielder Julie Rydahl.
American Tiffany Weimer managed an equaliser with Khamis, who played a great match as the target striker, setting up Lisa Marie Woods for what could have been a match winner. The draw sees Fortuna remain on top of the Championships play offs table on goal difference.
Match Report: Fortuna Hjorring v Brondby [Google translated]
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At some point this year, student loan debt will exceed $1 trillion, surpassing credit card debt. Students accepted a home mortgage worth of debt before they ever even had a regular income. This is based on phony promises, and that the debt is inescapable, regardless of life circumstances or ability to pay. Due to the 2005 bankruptcy bill, debtors cannot discharge student loans through bankruptcy. The government is shielded from the risk, and creditors are licensed to collect by almost any means they deem necessary.
This student loan epidemic is going to lead to a generation of wage slavery. If students are lucky enough to find a job during our economic crisis, they will be spending a lot of their money paying off their student loans, and the banks will continue to see massive profits. Different institutions are encouraging people to take out student loans through mainstream media, when in reality taking out these loans are a big scam.
Title: The $1 Trillion Student Loan Rip-Off: How An Entire Generation Was Tricked Into Taking On Crushing Debt That Just Enriches Banks."
Source: Alternet, October 20, 2011
Author: Alex Pareene
Student Researcher: Joshua Nervis – Sonoma State University
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Darn Good Writin' from Russ Moore
Moore reflects on the power of taking the Scripture seriously in matters of racial justice. He looks at both the history of biblical argument in the SBC context and the wider culture, speculating that the possibility of the first African-American SBC president heralds the possibility of yet more advancement. The conclusion from his piece:
I'm thrilled about where God might be taking the SBC. A denomination formed to protect slavery led by a descendant of slaves, that's just the kind of providential irony our God loves. Maybe it will prompt our denomination to stop seeing non-white people as opportunities for "ethnic ministry," and prompt us to see there opportunities to find our leaders. Maybe seeing a non-white face with the gavel of the SBC might remind us that the Man we'll see on the Judgment Seat, well, he isn't a white guy either.
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Last night the Coyotes lost in depressing fashion, surrendering three late period goals in a 3-2 OT loss to the Calgary Flames. We have reaction to this game and all of the action in the hockey world in today's edition of the Tracks.
Some quick-hits of Johnny Gaudreau love in the media the last few weeks.
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Addicted Brain, The: Why We Abuse Drugs, Alcohol, and Nicotine
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Addiction destroys lives. In The Addicted Brain, leading neuroscientist Michael Kuhar, Ph.D., explains how and why this happens–and presents advances in drug addiction treatment and prevention. Using breathtaking brain imagery and other research, Kuhar shows the powerful, long-term brain changes that drugs can cause, revealing why it can be so difficult for addicts to escape their grip.
Discover why some people are far more susceptible to addiction than others as the author illuminates striking neural similarities between drugs and other pleasures potentially capable of causing abuse or addiction–including alcohol, gambling, sex, caffeine, and even Internet overuse. Kuhar concludes by outlining the 12 characteristics most often associated with successful drug addiction treatment.
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I chose this book from the Amazon Vine program for a few reasons: I am a public defender who works with addicts (and recovering addicts) on a daily basis, and I recently lost a close friend to a drug overdose. I wanted to know more about how the brain functions after substance abuse, and this book did the job.Dr. Kuhar starts the book very slowly, in a steady "Hey kids, this is what a drug is, and this is what a neuron is" style, very appropriate for a junior high health class. The complexity of the topics discussed slowly increases as Dr. Kuhar begins to bring in more sophisticated topics, like the way that different types of drugs function and the various treatment methods available to patients. There are many examples from ethical animal testing (with a good disclaimer, right from the beginning, about how and why responsible scientists use animals in experiments), and Dr. Kuhar cites a wide variety of recent medical and scientific journals, so the book really feels... Read more
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Maybe it's because I work in mental health, but I found much of the information in here to be fairly basic and well known. I was hoping for more in depth analysis--what are the long-term effects of drug use on cognition and processing? We know that drug use modifies brain chemistry--the changes that manifest themselves in the genes, are they passed down to the drug addict's offspring? What if the addict stops using--do the genes return to normal? Some of this was addressed in the book. We see a lot of adolescents who have smoked salvia or methamphetamines where I work--do the changes in their personalities and processing last a lifetime, if the person never does the drug again? How maleable is the brain? What about alcoholics? If they sober up and stay that way, can the brain recover? And how does this manifest itself in their day to day lives? I had a lot of questions (clearly) and wasn't satisfied with the depth of the answers the book provided. The author is obviously very...
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The Addicted Brain focuses on the physiological causes and results of addiction and explains why and how addiction is a brain disease using illustrations, Pet scan brain imaging and numerous research studies.Dr. Michael Kuhar is a scientist who explains addiction clearly, and at times charmingly to the layman; at one point he assures the reader that scientists who do research on animal subjects are sensitive to caring for the animals and `many have beloved pets at home'. At another point he says, "Wow," when talking about an accidental discovery that led to important research. But this is a serious book by an award winning scientist that clearly shows how drugs change and overwhelm the brain to produce long lasting changes that make it so difficult to stop using them. He also addresses vulnerabilities to addiction, citing studies about personality traits, social rank and status, genetics and early stressors, in which he cites his own research... Read more |
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Chapter 5: The Dark Side Develops! 59
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Chapter 7: The Brain Is Changed—For a Long Time! 85
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Chapter 9: Stress, Social Status, and Drugs 115
Chapter 10: Gambling, Sex, and Food 127
Chapter 11: What Else Do Drugs Do to Me? 137
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10/02/2012 15:03
The world's most popular food bloggers were invited to tour the Holy Land and have a taste of Israel's cuisine.
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"There are so many ways to tour Israel, but we have such great food," says Boaz Melnik, director of Taste of Israel - an event that brought food enthusiasts from far and wide to tour Israel's world of culinary. He asks: "Why not take a journey of Israel through the plate?"
Cuisine is an important part of Israeli culture and six bloggers from around the world were recently selected and invited to the Holy Land by Taste of Israel to take a bite.
Taste of Israel was created by a group of students from the Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) in Herzaliya called StandWithUs, which is an organization dedicated to Israeli advocacy and education.
"This year's project was a huge success," 25-year-old Melnik tells
The Jerusalem Post
. The student-run group takes a new project under their wings each year to help shape Israel's image abroad.
"News is not the only reality of Israel and we wanted people to see a different side of it," explains Melnik. "There were many different ideas for this year's project, but food is something that brings people together, it's something everyone can connect with."
After six months of volunteer work, fundraising and planning, the student group was able to make their idea a reality. They received funding from the Tourism Ministry and a few private donors.
Participants of this appetizing adventure were chosen based on the popularity and quality of their blogs, and included food-enthusiasts from the US, Singapore, and Spain.
Bloggers included New York native Carey Jones of
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who has more than 150,000
followers, Amy Sherman for San Fransisco of
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who has more than 140,000
followers, and another Singaporean, Zing Yang of the lifestyle blog,
Dr. Leslie Tay, creator of Singarpore's most read food blog,
The Post
in a phone interview that he never thought of Israel as a significant member of the culinary world, and admitted that he didn't know what was considered "Israeli" cuisine before this trip.With an impressive 700,000 monthly page views, Tay is an important voice within Singaporean culture and lifestyle.
"There is only one kosher restaurant in Singapore as far as I know, and I have never been," explains Tay. "I had no idea what to expect." He adds jokingly that the only exposure that he ever had to anything Jewish was kosher salt.
The five-day long journey of Israeli tastes which began in Tel Aviv, brought the bloggers to restaurants throughout the country that were known for their food, as well as their history. The students had the guidance of cooking professionals such as chef Nir Zook, to help choose appropriate restaurants for the event. The bloggers also got to participate in a cooking workshop with chef Yair Feinberg.
The students planned the tour specifically so the writers, who had never visited the country before, could learn about the history and culture of the country as they discovered all the delicious delicacies it has to offer.
A crowd favorite was 'Israeli breakfast,' which is a common favorite among tourists. Amy Sherman of Cooking with Amy posted this mouthwatering photo on
with the caption, "Israeli breakfast day 1."
Their adventure included a trip to Nazareth, where bloggers enjoyed their first felafel experience. This Israeli diet staple introduced a new world of flavor to these adventurous 'foodies.'
Joelen Tan of
What's Cookin' Chicago
, which was named one of the top 50 food blogs, called the infamous Israeli dish "a Middle Eastern version of the Chicago Hot Dog," in her blog post after the second day of the tour.
"I was so impressed by the diversity of the food. It was truly a crucible for all different types of cuisine," recalls Tay. The food is a true representation of every ethnicity that resides in the Holy Land; a mixture of Arab, Jewish, and many other cuisines, he explains.
Without hesitation he insists that his favorite Israeli dish was hummus. He even recreated the dish when he arrived home in Singapore, but with goma sauce (sesame based sauce) for an Asian twist, he tells
The Post
At the end of the second day, after touring through Nazareth, Ein Kamonim cheese farm, and the Jish village, the team was brought to the shores of Lake Kinneret for a special treat.
The students prepared a Poyke dinner for the bloggers, a taste of casual Israeli life. Poyke is essentially a slow cooked stew type dish, and "could be anything including yesterday's leftovers," described Tay in his blog article."Yes, I know what you are thinking, but it actually tasted pretty good!"
"It really symbolized Israeli culture more than anything else on the tour. Not only is it an Israeli tradition, but it represents the melting pot of Israeli society," says Melnik. It is made with so many random ingredients that no one would ever expect to blend together, but it always ends with something very tasty, he explains.
The group also toured Jerusalem with a visit to the renowned restaurant Mahane-Yuda, a trip to the Dead Sea, a tour of the Muni Winery, and much more.
Tay says that he always thought of Israel as a country of political difficulty, but now after this trip, he believes that with passionate young people such as those of StandWithUs there is a possibility for change.
"At the end of the day, I think everyone just wants to live in peace," says Tay.
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That Pottery Place Studio's shelves brim with hundreds of unfinished ceramic pieces, each ready to blossom with a completely unique bouquet of colors and designs. Plates shaped like watermelons and cats sit propped alongside decorative birdbaths, planters, coffee mugs, and owl figurines designed to scare pigeons away from the china hutch. Guests of the DIY, BYOB painting room can throw their creativity at these 3-D canvases using the studio's stencils, brushes, sponges, and dozens of glazes. Staff members shape twice-weekly classes around more complex seasonal projects, though they also make the rounds sharing tips on technique and helping sort through idea books with painters during open studio time. For those who want to build their pottery piece from the ground up, instructors also teach clay workshops on hand building, press molds, and slip casting.
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In 2001, the first of many ziplines began to sprout from the grounds surrounding the Old Mill Farm. The cows would inspect the strange contraptions quizzically, but they soon grew comfortable with the droves of smiling guests whooshing overhead. Today, spread across more than 100 acres near the North Oconee River in Lula, Georgia, North Georgia Canopy Tours lead groups on high-flying adventures. Complete with commemorative photo packages, the tours entertain guests with serene views and exhilarating activities. The ziplines reach up to 70 feet off the ground and extend as far as 850 feet, allowing zipliners to catch glimpses of flying squirrels migrating south in V formation.
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The Robertson family exemplifies the unifying power of family fitness. While parents Mark and Melissa manage Ascension Climbing's incoming clients, their three kids—Grace, Caleb, and Zeke—provide one-on-one training in the art of scaling mountainsides or the gum-studded underside of a giant's desk. Grace, who formerly coached college climbing teams, transfers her expertise to competitive clients during one-on-one lessons at one of 18 ropes. Zeke oversees the littlest ones at Ascension's climbing walls and two bouldering caves, and Caleb fills in the schedule with lessons on climbing safety and technique.
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Arcadia Boutique is turning two, but don't expect an Elmo cake at this birthday bash. To celebrate, owner Ali McCloud whose boutique was one of the first eco-fashion retail stores in Philly, in 2007 is mashing three events into one.
The nonprofit Nest will host a trunk show showcasing housewares and accessories crafted by women from developing countries. The b-day party will also mark the opening of Todd Marrone's "Hanging Jackets" exhibit, which features abstract portraits of musicians painted onto vinyl jackets. (And talk about a cool goody bag guests can walk away with a reusable tote customized by Marrone.) Meanwhile, partiers will receive 20 percent off of all merchandise along with complimentary tapas, champagne and music.
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>>> we'll win the war, sir. it's inevitable, isn't it?
>> well, ain't won yet.
>> you'll begin your second term with divine stature. imagine the possibilities, peaceful and great, why tarnish your invaluable luster with a battle in the house? it's a rat's nest in there. the same gang of talentless hicks and hacks who rejected the amendment ten months ago. we'll lose.
>> i like our chances now.
>> wow. we're back. that was a clip from the new steven spielberg movie " lincoln " based on doris kearns goodwin 's book. kevin mccarthy rented out a movie theater tonight to show the house. what's the takeaway from the story to show it's relevant in washington. joining us is doris kearns goodwin , the author. congratulations for greatness.
>> thank you.
>> this show is all about politic. we to want talk about that, not the battlefield but the politics. the movie focuses on after lincoln had just been re-elected he put all the marbles on the i'm going to outlaw slavery forever. why, in short, did he do it and how did he get it done?
>> he did it because he had the strength of his conviction, which is an important lesson in leadership, number one. he knew if he didn't get it passed before the war ended that it might not ever get passed because once peace came, the democrats would never be willing to vote for it. and then he used compromise and every means possible to get it going. so i think that's the lesson. you need the leadership and the strength of the conviction to understand what is important but then you use politics, messy politics to get it done and he did both.
>> he used pork and patronage and percesuasion. a lot of people will say, we can't do that, you can't buy a member of congress over the job promise because this is about history making here and you would say?
>> i would say that you do what you can to achieve a worthy end. he appealed both to the better angels of some of the characters that he had to get to vote for the amendment by appealing to their sense of history and the war has to mean something and you want this to happen. just like lbj appealed to dirkson saying you'll be remembered for 200 years, only you and lincoln will be remembered. but on the other hand, he gave dirkson every project works that would damn illinois. it was easier to do some of this then.
>> the guy who stole the movie, the same guy who stole the oliver stone movie, jfk, is tommy lee jones , certainly one of my big heroes, the guy who believed in emancipation, 40 acres of the mule and wanted to take the freed african-american and make him a citizen under the law. what a great performance. we'll talk about lincoln forever but thaddeus stevens . his housekeeper was also his mistress. i love that scene, by the way. it's a great performance, as well as everything else.
>> what is so powerful about both tommy lee jones and the real thaddeus stevens , he had to temper his debate on the house floor because if he said all of the things that he really believed, that this amendment will open the way for blacks voting, for blacks inter-marriage, then other people on the conservative republican side would have appealed away and you watched that face of his when he's making that speech, when he's pulling back from his deepest convictions because he knows he has to do this to get the compromise done. you need the compromise on both the conservative and radical side to reach that level.
>> we all knew that the emancipation proclamation was a military tool. it was to deplete the power of the south because it said to the slaves, make your move. you can get out now and you're free because war rules. the power of the military, the power of the president. was it at all related to the war itself that he would get permanent emancipation? was it related at all to the war?
>> no. what he worried about was once the war came to an end, then the military necessity that legitimated the emancipation proclamation would no longer be there and he worried that courts would decide that he didn't have the power to do it. but the critical thing had he to face was that that had to keep going in order to get it passed and extended the war in a certain sense by letting the peace talks go along slower than they might have accomplished something.
>> was that a real offer from that group that came up, including the vice presidents of the confederacy, was that a really good offer he could have accepted otherwise?
>> no, not as long as the confederacy was still existing that somehow it had to be a compromise between two different countries and lincoln insisted that we are one country. as the war kept going on, every kid that was killed, every soldier who died, lincoln felt it personal. he felt it through the whole war but even more intensely then but he thought that saving slavery from being existed, going onward, was worth that terrible price.
>> doris kearns goodwin , thanks. i love seeing that book in bookstores. you have a whole new life to a great book. there's a new cover which just says " lincoln " on the cover. same book and bigger promotion for you. you deserve it. thank you so much. one of our great historians.
>> you're welcome, chris.
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What can Bub Hub do for dads?
We at the Bub Hub are making a concerted effort to match the large amount of resources we provide for parents and mums with specific stuff for the dads as well; from support from other dads in the forum, information and resources, to tipping competitions.
I am the co-founder of the Bub Hub. The Bub Hub is a rarity among parenting websites in having males highly involved in the day to day running of the site. We set up the Bub Hub to help parents and, we hope you agree, we have successfully achieved that result.
The team here agrees that we need to do more for our dads!
I suppose that since most women insist on reading the instruction manual (we men all know that's a waste of paper) and many feel the need to ask for directions, it is only natural that almost all the feedback we had for developing the site over the last six years has come from females. So, whilst a lot of the resources apply universally to parents there are also a lot of bits just for mums, basically, because they asked for it!
As a dad of three great kids and having worked in the parenting space for seven odd years, I have some personal tips for Dad's to keep in mind:
- Having a baby is a huge change of life for both parents so DO SOME RESEARCH and don't be afraid to ask for advice or assistance from friends and family. If you leave the research to your partner, you cannot be unhappy if your perspective is overlooked! The experience can seem scary if you are not well-informed. You do not have to be an expert but the more you know, the calmer and more fun the journey will be. Trust me when I tell you that a small amount of research compared to being pregnant and having the baby is an AWESOME trade off for us blokes AND normally earns big brownie points!
- This may sound contradictory to my first point but it is crucial to understand that every birth and baby is different! So, while you get advice from lots of sources, only keep what works for you as a couple and your baby and remember that what worked for baby one may not work for baby number 2, number 3 etc. Having babies is a very natural process so try not to overcomplicate it.
- While we boys basically stand around being blamed for the pain (tip do NOT argue with them about that during the birth) we can and, in my opinion, should be prepared to help with the birth and not just with the breathing. Make sure you have a Hospital Bag packed and ready two weeks or so prior to the birth. Be prepared to do anything to help make your partner feel better during the birth, from fetching ice chips to taking abuse to back rubs to cutting the cord. Most important is to be involved in deciding the birthing plan and help to ensure that it happens (some hospitals are great with this and others not so good). The feeling when you look down at your newborn is indescribable but sooooooo worth it.
- In my opinion, it is crucial for Dads to be aware that while their partner may not be working after the birth, this does not mean that life is easy! A woman's body goes through some pretty significant changes for a natural birth, not to mention the major surgery involved with a Caesarean. Do yourself a favour and take the mindset that going to work is a LOT easier than staying at home and that you should be prepared to help prior to and after work.
- I realise that we are all very busy these days but I cannot stress the importance of being involved with your kids. Be a coach, attend the Kindy function, go to swimming lessons, play in the park or just read a story. Thirty minutes of one-on-one time is good for you! Yes, your kids will love it but small children do not understand stress and are joyful, happy beings. Trust me when I tell you that spending time with small kids is better than a tonic (most of the time!).
- This last point is a biggie! Kids are great - no question - but you did not marry your kids and it is crucial for parents to have some alone time. I strongly recommend having a date night 1-2 times per month once baby is old enough to be left with someone so the parents can reconnect. Once the baby is 18 months+ you can even consider a weekend away! Even if the weekend is the kids going to the grandparents so you can have the house to yourselves! Sleeping in, not watching the wiggles 24/7, adult conversations for 48 hours recharges the batteries. I strongly recommend it.
I know that dads often prefer to learn through experience which, while making the journey interesting, can also cause unnecessary anguish. So I encourage all dads to grab the bull by the horns and take advantage of the following features:
Dad's Info Hub
The Bub Hub has a number of info hubs catering to various topics. Each acts as a central repository for all of the pages and features on the Bub Hub that relate to that topic. A popular section of the site is our Dad's Info Hub. This is a good page for all the dads to add to their 'favorites' and all the mums to send to their partners!
Dad's Chat Forum
The Dad's Chat section of one of Australia's fastest growing forums (73,000+ members and climbing) is there for dads to get online support from other dads and even feedback from the mums! I have been lured back to join the team of Moderators specifically to look after this section (aptly due to my maleness) and I'm keen to encourage more dads to join. Membership is free and the forum is a great place to share, research, ask questions and even vent (within reason) 24/7, particularly for first time dads.
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