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Weekly Round Table: Happy 4th of July!

by Tyler Wainright on July 2, 2009

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Since tomorrow (July 3rd) is a holiday and I plan on kicking back and enjoying this 3 day weekend I’m brining you the “Weekly Round Table” a day early.

I didn’t think you would mind. I hope you all have a fun and safe holiday weekend and I’ll see you on Monday.

Here are your weekly links:

Stats on Tap: Annual Beer Consumption by State [Slosh Spot]
A great new comic for dads by a dad [Planet Saturday]
What will your children value when they grow up? [Domestic Cents]
30 Days to a Better Man Challenge Wrap-Up [The Art Of Manliness]
7 Essential Superpowers for Dads [Natural Papa]
Need help answering your child’s “why”s and “how”s? [Whyzz.com]
Fathers, are your children hazardous to your health? [The Vancouver Sun]

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Weekly Roundtable: Happy Father’s Day Edition

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