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check out this run-down of parent trekkers giving first-hand advice about visiting NYC with kids.

Bet you didn't know that ketchup could be used for so many (actually useful) things.  Then again, any dad with a kid at least 3 years old knows that ketchup has an infinite number of uses.

Decent List, though I'd add Yellowstone, Millenium Park here in Chicago, and Mt. Rushmore.

I don't watch Oprah very often, though when I do, it's surprisingly good TV, even for me as a guy.  Yesterday, Oprah did a great segment on unforgettable, unconventional dads.  It's about time, Oprah - thanks!

Can parents really "learn" how to parent, or is it innate?  That is the question of this study and this NYT article.  3 interesting insights from this study:

1.  Ironically, dads seem to be more confident about moms regarding parenting.

2. As a result, moms were more open to learn new parenting skills than dads.

3. Were dads so confident because they didn't even know what they didn't know  It's one of those things where: the more you know, the more you realize you don't know.

Check out this nifty virtual home tour that reveals all kinds of
potential dangers around the house for kids.  We probably have all the obvious ones covered, but this also showed me some new dangers I hadn't thought of.

Remember to check us out on twitter!  Lots of cool, savvy, useful, and interesting links and tidbits.  Of late: bruce lee strength training, a funny comic, and manly survival skills.

Now, there are experts saying the recession won't be the "typical" 8-12 months long - it will be more like 2-3 years.  For more on recessions, check out Roubini's description of the "L curve"  Also, here's a good history of all previous recessions in the US.

Regardless of what you think of Warren Buffett, he is one of the richest men on the face of the planet.  And he made his money investing it in great companies with great management teams doing good business that he can understand.  Every year he writes an annual letter to his shareholders - it is remarkably transparent and written in remarkably plain-old English - quite refreshing for a multibillionaire CEO.  Anyway, check it out.

This NYT article claims, "The best way to improve children’s performance in the classroom may be to take them out of it."  That's right, recess (especially if it's outdoors) may actually help kids learn better.  And beyond recess, how about incorporating action and exercise right into math?  NPR showed us what kind of "deskercise" these elementary school kids do in SC to keep mental sharpness.

And it turns out this stuff might work for us grown-ups, too.  I heard this report on NPR on the benefits of "micro-exercise" - short, 10-minute breaks to keep your mind working efficiently throughout the day.  Especially for us office workers who sit around in front of computers and in long meetings, this is a great reminder!  If that's not enough, follow this stay-at-home-dad on twitter - he's posting hourly micro-exercise suggestions right on twitter.