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Thank You for Voting – Get Ready for Change

Thanks to all of you who joined the Discovering Dad Pledge to Vote! This was truly a historic election, and I think everyone will agree that America is about to embark on a new path under the leadership of Barack Obama.

6Nov2008 | Jeremy | 10 comments | Continued
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Harry Potter Adventure of a Lifetime Contest Winners

Thank you to all of the readers who chose to enter the Harry Potter Adventure of a Lifetime Contest. There were some outstanding adventures shared, which made it very difficult for me to choose the Grand Prize winner. As promised, the Grand Prize winning entry is published below.

16Oct2008 | Jeremy | 3 comments | Continued
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Sailing on America’s Tall Ship – An Adventure of a Lifetime

Unlike my friends who spent the summer before sophomore year working and partying, I shipped off on a summer tour of duty. I flew with my fellow swabs in the cargo bay of a C130 airplane across the Atlantic to Lisbon, Portugal.

7Oct2008 | Jeremy | 4 comments | Continued
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Harry Potter Adventure of a Lifetime Contest

The thing I love about the Harry Potter books and films are the thrills and adventures of Harry and his friends. The mix of action, suspense and competition engages me in ways that few other stories can. As I read these books by author J.K. Rowling, I’m reminded that life is meant to be an adventure and the journey is worth documenting.

12Sep2008 | Jeremy | 21 comments | Continued
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Reading is Fundamental Contest Winners

Thanks to everyone who participated in the Reading is Fundamental Book Recommendation Contest. I was impressed at the quality of books recommended, and I was happy that so many people recognized the importance of instilling a love of reading in our kids that will last a lifetime.

7Sep2008 | Jeremy | 3 comments | Continued
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Reading is Fundamental – Book Recommendation Contest

Reading is fundamental. Sound familiar? This statement is a simple yet powerful truth. Reading is a fundamental way to learn and grow as a person. It helps to increase understanding of the past and present; it expands your mind and stimulates your brain; it is entertaining; and, it is the gateway to a more creative world that is full of possibilities and other wonderful things.

29Aug2008 | Jeremy | 18 comments | Continued
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Child Safety – Close Call Comment Contest

Child safety is a prominent concern among responsible parents worldwide. Whether you have an infant, toddler or teenager, there are a variety of safety precautions parents can take in order to protect their children from others and themselves.

8Aug2008 | Jeremy | 7 comments | Continued
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The Winner – The Look Photo Contest for Parents

After a fun weekend of voting, there is a clear winner of “The Look” photo contest for parents! The winner will be crowned the Master of Optical Discipline, before whom all parents should bow with reverence. A total of 103 votes were received, and the winner with 45 votes is…..

4Aug2008 | Jeremy | 11 comments | Continued
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Discovering Dad July Contest Winners

Discovering Dad didn’t win Blogging Idol – a contest aimed at increasing blog’s subscriber count. We did increase the number of subscribers by 33% though, largely due to the great efforts of friends spreading the word about the site. Read more to see who the July contest winners were at Discovering Dad.

2Aug2008 | Jeremy | 3 comments | Continued
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Voting Time – The Look Photo Contest for Parents

The entries are in and now we get to see which parent has the best “Look” that will stop kids cold in their tracks. In the contest announcement, I said I was looking for the “sensei with the eyes of steel; the master of optical discipline; the parent with the most intimidating look on the planet.” Time to VOTE!

1Aug2008 | Jeremy | 89 comments | Continued
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The Look – A Photo Contest for Parents

There is a tactic used by parents that has existed since the dawn of time.  For those who have perfected it, one might call it a super power of sorts, capable of stopping kids cold in their tracks.  It’s one of those skills that strikes fear in the hearts of little ones gone astray, yet [...]

27Jul2008 | Jeremy | 19 comments | Continued
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You Are My Idol – Week 3 Winner and Blogging Idol Update

What a difference a week can make. After hitting a new high of 309 subscribers last week, then sinking to a low of 274 subscribers by week’s end, I am very excited that the count has risen back up to a respectable 340 subscribers as of today. Thanks to your outstanding support, Discovering Dad is turning in a respectable performance in the Blogging Idol competition hosted at Daily Blog Tips.

25Jul2008 | Jeremy | 5 comments | Continued
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Weekly Winner and Blogging Idol Update

At the beginning of the competition, Discovering Dad had 279 subscribers, so you can imagine my dismay when the subscriber count plummeted from a high of 309 to a low of 274 last week.  I don’t quite understand how Feedburner tracks the counts, but it always seems to fluctuate over the weekends.  Wackadoo, right?
Well, I’m [...]

18Jul2008 | Jeremy | 5 comments | Continued
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July Contest Update and Weekly Winner

I’m excited to announce that new sponsors are continuing to come on board for the July Discovering Dad Subscription contest.  Entering yourself in the contest is as easy as subscribing to get updates on new articles via RSS or e-mail.  Random subscribers will be selected for weekly prizes.  If you own a blog or website, [...]

11Jul2008 | Jeremy | 8 comments | Continued
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Discovering Dad on Blogging Idol

Every once in a while I like to participate in events that challenge me.  You know, something to motivate me to do things differently, examine alternative points of view and think about new ways to learn and grow.  Some people like to take a class; others sign-up for karate or break dancing lessons.  Me, I [...]

5Jul2008 | Jeremy | 17 comments | Continued
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