04/20/2009
by Jamie Stiehm Huffington Post Posted April 15, 2009 President Barack Obama isn't the only 40 something Abraham Lincoln admirer in Washington, D.C. We each love his way with words and his prairie populist provenance, but let's just say the
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10/31/2008
On October 30th, the Maryland Humanities Council and the Maryland Art Museum joined hands to produce a great Chautauqua type event. Presidents Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt engaged in spirited conversation about the essential qualities of a good president. The questions centered
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Loyola Students Launch Interactive Website in Honor of Lincoln Bicentennial
CHICAGO— Loyola University Chicago journalism students are celebrating the 200th birthday of one of our country’s greatest presidents, Abraham Lincoln, by launching an interactive Website in his honor.
Students enrolled in Professor John Slania’s course, Lincoln and Citizen Journalism, are studying Lincoln in contemporary society and creating a Web magazine packed full of articles, photographs, recorded audio, video, blogs, and much more. The site can be found at www.luc.edu/orgs/lincolnatloyola.
“Journalism is shifting in a new direction. This is a wonderful opportunity for students who want to go into journalism, as well as many others fields, to get experience by reporting, writing and telling stories on multiple platforms,” Slania said.
Organized as a newsroom within the classroom, the students act as an actual media center. They record living history and document Lincoln’s impact on America today while creating a compelling Web magazine that captures the essence of this famous president.
The students hope to learn the history and importance of our country’s 16th president and share their findings as a contribution for Illinois’ statewide Lincoln Bicentennial celebration.
This class is just one of many courses, presentations, speeches and lectures at Loyola in celebrations of the Bicentennial. Loyola is marking the event with a February 11, appearance of Pulitzer Prize winning author, Doris Kearns Goodwin presenting a lecture on “Lincoln and Leadership.”
For additional information, contact John Slania, Journalism Program Director, at jslania@luc.edu.
Posted by: john (jslania@luc.edu) on 11/11/2008
Lincoln is our country’s greatest presidents. He is my hero.
Posted by: max (maxjustlogin@hotmail.com) on 11/18/2008
It's a great event and great initiative following, I wish I had the same in my old school days, keep up the good work.
Posted by: voip (matchvoip@gmail.com) on 11/23/2008
It is hard times and such an event will only deliver and represent what we as a people should truly be searching for, conversation and understanding and most important listening.
Posted by: David (grabdavid@gmail.com) on 01/09/2009
I agree with max although I'm not an american, but I admire Lincoln's personality from what I read and deserves special attention especially from students and young people.
Posted by: Ziare (cron@ziareaz.ro) on 01/24/2009
I'd like to know what Abraham Lincoln would say about a same-sex couple getting married: http://tinyurl.com/marriageandgays. The issues are different and the same. That would be a worthy humanties dialogue.
Posted by: Tahlib Disney-Britton (tahlib@freedomtomarry.org) on 02/11/2009
Hey Hasan thanks a lot for the wonderful post. I was really impressed with your write-up and i must say you have covered all the wonderful tips that i needed. Thanks once again...Lincon is definitely my hero too.
Posted by: DebtCC Community Expert (webmaster@debtconsolidationcare.com) on 02/11/2009
Hi.. Hasan
I must say that, really it’s an awesome article and the information that I got from this article. It helped me a lot to understand the conversation about the essential qualities of a good president between Lincoln and Theodore Roosevet. Surely your article will help many of the visitors to get some good information.
Posted by: JasB (peanjonny84@gmail.com) on 02/25/2009
It's great to see more homage being rightfully paid to one of our greatest presidents.
Posted by: justin hess (newbizj2@gmail.com) on 02/28/2009
Unfortunately not all countries have such BIG presidents in the past.
Succes.
Posted by: prajini (office@smartcomm.ro) on 03/02/2009
I was raised in central Illinois "The land of Lincoln" I remember touring a home he lived in. It was very interesting how modest it was.
Posted by: I quit smoking (bkmason09@gmail.com) on 03/12/2009
Lincoln truly was a dynamic reader. I heard that he was a very introverted person, but it just shows you what a little will power can do.
Posted by: Chris (chris.fraser@unb.ca) on 03/14/2009
I have to agree with you max, Lincoln is one of the greatest presidents.
Posted by: Mike (rrjosh@gmail.com) on 04/12/2009
Nice, I live in Belgium and we do not have things like this ;(
Good work
Ernest Musial
http://www.seodir.eu
Posted by: Ernest Musial (koverpl@gmail.Com) on 04/14/2009
Lincoln was a good president for bad times... regards!
Posted by: Dose (info@human-diseases.com) on 04/16/2009
Lincoln was the greatest president of all. No one else has faced what he did and accomplished so much. Great event!
Posted by: bill (billed2234@hotmail.com) on 04/19/2009
09/02/2008
The Last Stop Lincoln and the "Mud Circuit" is a history of Lincoln's appearances in Christian County Illinois, when he rode and worked the Eighth Judicial Circuit. Why was I drawn to this local history? The storyteller is a character
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The fact that there is a commission celebrating Abraham Lincoln is a joke. I understand he was a president etc, but I do not see a FPBC (Franklin Pierce Bicentennial Commission) getting started anytime soon. In fact, I would make an argument that FP is more deserving of a celebration. He was not a tyrant.
Posted by: Chris Villadanger (cchrisvv@yahoo.com) on 09/02/2008
I'm looking forward to reading this book. It should be interesting to learn the connection between the pioneers and their relationships with Lincoln. He was one of our most important presidents and any new information about him and his personality will be enjoyable. Also, it will be interesting to read about Senator Durbin's ancestors and how they wre connected to Lincoln.
Posted by: Kay Holt (alleykatz1@comcast.net) on 09/08/2008
Hey that something that will make me read it as well;
Posted by: Brad Star (Brad@eukhost.com) on 09/13/2008
thank you for your share,i like it!
Posted by: newenergy (wcq1980@sogou.com) on 09/30/2008
Gym Goes Online
The traditional view of gym class is changing all over the United States. While most of us remember the endless games of kick ball and calisthenics, students at all grade levels are having a very different experience in elementary schools, middle schools and high schools across the country. The traditional gym class is shifting from team sports and group oriented activities to more independent and individual activities to keep kids active all year round.
Reasons Behind the Change
Two factors most influence the change in the traditional gym class. On the one hand, the increasingly competitive standardized testing is taking class time away from physical education. Many schools recognize that the way to bolster test scores is to devote more time to core subjects, like math and reading, and often gym class is the place with the most room to cut from busy school schedules. This trend is taking place in schools in all areas, including urban and suburban schools.
The second issue behind the shift from traditional gym class is the focus on the obesity rates of children in the United States. Educators agree that traditional formats, particularly combined with large class sizes, don't give students the amount of exercise that they need to lead healthy lives. The average group oriented gym class usually only engages a child for a few minutes out of the average hour long gym class. Think about how much time a student stands around waiting for their turn in a game of kickball and you'll see how much time the student actually participates in physical activity during a traditional gym class.
Independent Physical Activity
Unlike the team sports that have traditionally dominated physical education, today's gym classes take advantage of the greater variety of individual activities that make the most use out of student exercise time. Activities like yoga, martial arts, bike riding, and jogging have come to the forefront in modern physical education where the new focus is on tailoring gym class to meet the needs of the students who take it and, hopefully, help them to develop lifelong habits of regular exercise.
While many students get embarrassed by their lack of coordination in team sports, there is a much greater variety of activities that students can participate in, taking the attention off of performing in a group and onto establishing strong personal exercise and fitness goals. By encouraging independent physical activities, physical education programs encourage more students to take responsibility for their personal fitness and feel better about themselves when they exercise.
Taking it Online
Many schools are taking the gym student completely out of the gym by making it an independent study class. In this way, students get credit for doing physical activities outside of school, such as taking a martial arts class or jogging a certain amount of time each day before school. Such programs take the pressure off of the student's class schedule, allowing them to focus more on academic areas in school and enjoying physical activity outside of school. Student and physical education teachers track progress and work together to set goals without using valuable academic time in school. Schools across the country have set up online monitoring programs where students can measure their individual activities while keeping everyone healthy and happy.
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Posted by: cris (istrain@gmail.com) on 10/13/2008
Contrary to the this opinion, this is an awful read and I do not recommend it to anyone unless you are trying to fall asleep.
Posted by: Sameer Aghera (Saghera@gmail.com) on 10/14/2008
After reading this interesting article its amazing to see how far we have come ethically and industrially compared to when Lincoln was in office in the early establishments of our country. Although the foundations havent changed its the values behind our foundations and the morals that hold it together that we will always have deal with.
Posted by: anthony (atm_seven@hotmail.com) on 11/10/2008
I agree your opinions are exactly that opinions, but they are not to be taken lightly because they really make since!
Posted by: franco (francoyanks@yahoo.com) on 11/13/2008
very informative articles..
Posted by: Aire Daniel (Aireplay@gmail.com) on 11/14/2008
Ive read a little about the "mud circuit". Its very interesting to see how Lincoln went about his business opposed to how its done today!
Posted by: franco (francoyanks@yahoo.com) on 11/14/2008
I have just stumbled across this site and as a staunch supporter of Lincoln I am offended at some of the users posts. Lincoln deserves to be honored.
Posted by: Jesus Mondea (topgoogletrends@yahoo.com) on 11/21/2008
This book seems to be a very small part of who Lincoln was.
Posted by: Lose Stomach Fat (bmfeeney@hotmail.com) on 11/21/2008
After reading what Ellen Makevech said about the book, I decided to read it and found it very interesting to learn of the early years of Lincoln on what was the frontier of the United States. As portrayed, people and the times were quite different. Some of the cases Lincoln had were unbelievable, especially about the "young bills".
Posted by: Sam Thompson (admirer4u30@yahoo.com) on 12/06/2008
I also decide to read the book and found it to be a very interesting read.
Posted by: Monitoring Software (bmfeeney@hotmail.com) on 12/20/2008
regarding obesity and focus on academics. it is a shame but what do you prefer, a smarter America or a just a performing sports America. I think academics and technology will serve better. However, if ones does truly become smart then they will also understand the importance that being overweight has all kinds of negatives and disadvantages. Being smart academically is also being healthy physically. keep the kids in gym class and not make it an elective for god's sake.
Posted by: Rollin Rausch (qpost3@lycos.com) on 12/21/2008
This book has provided us with some piece of information about Lincoln. It is always interesting to learn something more about a famous person. We can always learn something from it.
Posted by: Weeksgo (weeksgo@gmail.com) on 12/25/2008
Thanks for the insight!
Posted by: Steve (steve@another.com) on 01/08/2009
Very nice and informative article.
Posted by: Pakistan travel (aslamkhanjadoon@gmail.com) on 01/19/2009
Lincoln was an intriguing person, in fact. I must read this book. Thanks for an article!
Posted by: Khantchareck (info@musictubers.com) on 04/16/2009
Thanks for your work!
Posted by: Strup (adulterra20@gmail.com) on 04/18/2009
08/21/2008
Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the first female Speaker of the House, reads to her grandchildren. What better way to insure the widespread commemoration of Lincoln's birthday than to organize a circle of grandmother-readers. We can also enlist honorary grandmothers for those who seek to draw closer to children.
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As a grandmother, educator and youth services librarian I find it refreshing to hear that we are taking our roles seriously in the area of reading to our children. How else will they learn if they do not hear, and how else will they think if they have not learned. History has all of the drama that fiction can offer and perhaps more. It gives our children a sense of where they have come from and a true trajectory for where they are going. Inspiration comes from those who have gone before us, making a stand for what they believed in. I for one, would like to encourage our youth to find historical people of character and learn from them and their resolve to make a difference in our world.
Posted by: Donna L. Johnson (djohnson@siouxcitylibrary.org) on 11/06/2008
As a grandmother, educator and youth services librarian I find it refreshing to hear that we are taking our roles seriously in the area of reading to our children. How else will they learn if they do not hear, and how else will they think if they have not learned. History has all of the drama that fiction can offer and perhaps more. It gives our children a sense of where they have come from and a true trajectory for where they are going. Inspiration comes from those who have gone before us, making a stand for what they believed in. I for one, would like to encourage our youth to find historical people of character and learn from them and their resolve to make a difference in our world.
Posted by: Side (asykral@gmail.com) on 02/21/2009
Lincoln would approve.
Posted by: Rob (syosset79-1@yahoo.com) on 03/04/2009
08/08/2008
Today's Lincoln Bicentennial commissioners, historians and civic planners look back on the 100th and 150th anniversaries of Lincoln's birth, and sadly note that an acknowledgement of the tragedies of slavery and perpetuation of racism were not at the heart of
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08/04/2008
Funded by the Fetzer Institute, the ALBC organized a planning meeting to envision ten Town Halls on wide ranging issues on Lincoln race, freedom, and equality of opportunity on Tuesday July 22 at the Wilson International Center for Scholars. Chaired
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nice article !
Posted by: Ischia (hotelgrilli@libero.it) on 09/27/2008
I'm creating a "townbook" about Lincoln and would be very interested in organizing or partisipating a Town Hall meeting or somehow contributing to this bicentenial commision. I can be contacted at the email provided.
Thanks
Posted by: Lincoln Trail (aaron@acwolf.com) on 11/10/2008
Yes, i agree. Fantastic article
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06/24/2008
Nearly 30 groups met on May 29th in Washington to deliberate on the many ways to celebrate Lincoln's bicentennial in the nation's capitol.
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I am glad to see the efforts are (seemingly) finaly growing some legs, thanks for the update
Posted by: Charles (alleyoopscoop@yahoo.com) on 07/02/2008
Attending Abraham Lincoln grammar school in Revere, Massachusetts, in the 1950s, I grew up thinking there were only 2 presidents, Lincoln, and then Truman.
Now using the pen name Margaret Grace, I write a mystery series set in the fictional town of Lincoln Point, CA, where every Lincoln event, large and small is celebrated and the city buildings are decorated with Lincoln portraits and quotes.
Posted by: Camille Minichino (camille@minichino.com) on 07/11/2008
Quite interesting read actually. :)
Posted by: filmsol (tommiehansen@hotmail.com) on 08/12/2008
Cultural Tourism DC hosts a comprehensive calendar of events in general all year long! www.culturaltourismdc.org
Posted by: Elizabeth (ehgoldberg@gmail.com) on 10/23/2008
President Lincoln was always one of my favorite topics to read about while growing up. I can not imagine the fortitude required to carry our country through a difficult time like that. Even greater though, he pulled the country back together. Brian
Posted by: Clinton Missouri (sizzlingletters@hotmail.com) on 02/02/2009
ITs really great to know that there is some effort put into the whole issue. I really admire Lincoln and OBama and to see lincoln's bicentennial plan as a good thing.
Posted by: Sunil (sunilm87@gmail.com) on 02/22/2009
Its really true that on may twenty ninth to consider on the many ways to celebrate the birthday of our most idolized president Mr.Abraham Lincoln. The Library of Congress’s long-anticipated displayed is focused on its singular collection of documents supplemented by some nearly unique artifacts including his beaver hat, the contents of his pockets the night he was assassinated, and possibly a cane his widow gave to Frederick Douglass.
Posted by: Samantha Parker (peanjonny84@gmail.com) on 03/28/2009
