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Anonymous
The Detroit Free Press did a story called Surviving hard economy in Michigan, more dads stay at home. In it, they report that the number of stay-at-home dads jumped 38% in three years, according to 2009 census estimates. The 2009 data suggest that there are 158,000 stay-at-home dads in the U.S. However, since the latest figures do not include fathers who work part-time or those looking for work, the number is likely higher.
As part of the story, they interviewed Chris Singer, author of SAHD in Lansing.
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Anonymous
At the recent M3 Summit, a group of Dad Bloggers, including Eric Elkins (The Dating Dad), Paul Banas (GreadDad), CC Chapman (Digital Dads), Clay Nichols (DadLabs), Kevin Metzger (The DADvocate), and Donny Claxton (DaddyClaxton).
They talk about the fact that just like Moms, Dads are online sharing experiences, advice, tips, or just a place to have conversations and get to know each other. These Dads are helping define a new generation of what it means to be a Dad.
One of the key points is that Dads today are really active in their kids’ lives, whether they’re working from home, being a full-time “Stay at Home Dad”, or just being an active Dad before or after their full-time job.
CNN also adds a few stats about US Dads:
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Saw this ad while watching TV last night:
(Quick recap - Edward Cullen, of Twilight fame, drives a Volvo in the multiple installments of the movie franchise. Volvo, looking to capitalize on Twilight insanity, offers free Volvo to one lucky sparkle-vamp fan who is able to complete 6 phases of contest.)
Yes. You read that correctly. Because nothing says, "I'm a bad-ass vampire who bucks the system," like driving a Volvo "cross-over" to high school.
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And stay off the grass while you’re at it!
First Catcher in the Rye, now Twitter. With many institutions, from the U.S. Open to the Marines to the NFL banning Twitter from their ranks, I find it only a stark testament to how powerful this new micro-blogging platform has grown-up to be.
Though I find it hard to believe that Osama Bin Laden compulsively checks his BlackBerry to see if @ArmyGuy44 has accidentally relayed any positional information, I can understand the military cracking down on top secret Twitter revelations. But how about our passionate soldiers wanting to maintain some semblance of normalcy and recreation in contact with friends and family over social networks?
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September 11, 2001 changed the way I view the world. It became a scary place, the thought that there were individuals out there capable of such disaster and cold-hearted wickedness. Almost instantaneously my view changed from heartache to awe as I viewed Americans from all walks of life reaching out and aiding those in need. The outpouring of human compassion left me staggered at how resilient and empathetic Americans truly are. Eight years later citizens still find themselves ready and willing to lend a hand in any way possible. This remains a very important lesson to pass on to our children, and many resources exist to help parents come up with fantastic ideas to give back on this somber day.
In fact, earlier this year, President Obama signed legislation that established September 11th as a National Day of Service and Remembrance in order to help Americans turn tragedy into triumpth by volunteering to help others. This day provides not only a way to honor the lives lost on September 11th and those who rose in service to help, but it brings a spirit of unity and support and helps us teach our children invaluable lessons.
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Let me be clear - I haven't watched a Red Sox game since 1986.
It was that year I realized a number of gargantuan truths:
I loved Dwight Evans.
I loved Dennis Johnson more.
Space camp was no longer a viable option.
No one knew me like Robert Smith knew me.
That was also the year of the Superbowl Shuffle and Buckner's knees. I renounced my New England fandom.
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President Obama created quite an interesting discussion in American homes with a recent government proposal, and no, I’m not talking about healthcare! To fulfill his ultimate goal of the United States having the best college completion rate in the world by 2020, Obama plans to massively overhaul the college financial aid system. These sweeping changes, planned for the 2010-2011 school year, leave many lower-income high school seniors facing a difficult decision. Should they apply to school now, or take a “gap year” and start college the year after, when more scholarship money is available? The maximum for Pell grants should increase by about $1,000, and a whopping 800,000 more students will receive grants than before! Tax credits and work-study funds will also both increase, once again with an enormous number of families now eligible.
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image from CBC News
Deciding whether or not (and when) to return to work after giving birth presents a daunting decision for all working moms. While some women simply cannot wait to settle into the role of a stay-at-home mom, others are itching to jump back into the working world. And with everyone (including men!) continuously voicing varying opinions on this highly personal issue, there doesn’t seem to be any end in sight for the controversy.
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It seems political figures can’t keep themselves out of the news – and not because of their careers. The recent case involving South Carolina’s Governor Mark Sanford, in which he fled to Argentina (unbeknownst to his staff and other state leaders) to see his mistress, Maria Belen Chapur, is the latest in a long string of similar stories, and it has brought with it a firestorm of criticism, calls for his impeachment, and more than a little sympathy for his wife Jenny.
Much of the public controversy in this case revolves around the question of whether or not Sanford’s actions make him an unfit leader. As previous cases of politician infidelity, like those of Bill Clinton, John Edwards, and Elliott Spitzer, have proven, for those in the public spotlight, their personal lives do not remain separate from their political ones. And, like those other instances, Sanford’s situation brings up issues of loyalty, trust, and transparency, both when it comes to his constituency and when it comes to his family.
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