Almanac highlights 196th day of 2010 and notable anniversaries
Today marks the 196th day of 2010 and the 25th day of summer. Notable items include Boeing’s 1916 incorporation, Nixon’s 1971 China visit plan, birthday list of figures from Rembrandt to Linda Ronstadt, and the Phillies 10,000th loss in 2007.
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Sarah Palin as Mama Grizzly Publicity Icon and Mom Movement
Kathleen Parker analyzes Sarah Palin as a bold public relations figure transforming motherhood and conservatism into a cultural phenomenon. The piece frames Palin as a messaging machine shaping a backlash against Washington while rallying a growing Mom Movement of soccer hockey and mama bears across parties.
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Parenting initiative opens new front in education policy
Dallas Morning News columnist notes the Obama administration aims to fund district level parental engagement programs to boost student achievement. Experts urge early sustained, shared responsibility between families and schools with cradle to career focus and evidence based practices.
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Heather Weiss
Harvard University
Graduate School of Education
Weiss
Arne Duncan
Presidential golf and vacations fuel in context
Michael Smerconish argues President Obama’s golf and brief getaways keep him mentally sharp amid 24 7 White House demands. He cites Mark Knoller records showingObama’s 39 rounds of golf and 33 vacation days in 17 months, comparing past presidents and noting vacation does not equal withdrawal from duty.
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Texas
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Jackson Hole
Wyo
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Martha's Vineyard
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Rancho del Cielo
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Adriana Bosch
Michael Deaver
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