The Globe and Mail The U.S. birth rate has dropped to the lowest level in a century, and experts are laying the blame on the recession. What do you think? Are couples opting not to have kids because they're watching their wallets, or might there be other reasons?
In the U.S., birth rates are down. The reason? Blame the economy
The Globe and Mail Have a picky eater? Send us the worst complaints you hear from your kids about their lunches, and we'll come up with creative solutions:
Does your kid refuse to look at green vegetables? Or does he squirm when his sandwich touches his juicebox?
The Globe and Mail 'When Skyping, do put on some clothes', says Globe columnist Russell Smith. He shares his wisdom on video calling etiquette:
The Globe and Mail Quick, when’s the last time you saw a really great exorcism movie?
Eli Roth's horror flick is a creepy, smartly written and very entertaining low-budget chiller
The Globe and Mail We'll be updating this throughout the day, but so far its a corker of a hearing on the long-form census in Ottawa. Have you ever filled out the long-form? How long did it take you?
But political posturing dominates parliamentary hearing on decision to scrap mandatory long form
The Globe and Mail Scooter vs. motorbike? For starters, they’re reasonably inexpensive to purchase. Parking is easy to find, and it’s usually free. If you’re under 50 cc, insurance is next to nothing. Do you prefer muscle or miniscule?
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There’s no reason to feel inadequate driving an eco-friendly two-wheeler – just avoid HOG rallies
The Globe and Mail The Muslim Canadian Congress says the government is justified in calling for the monitoring and reporting of suspicious behaviour in different communities who may have radicalized elements within them. Do you think this is only prudent, or are you worried about being asked to report on your neighbours?
Public Safety Minister Vic Toews asks for ‘vigilance’ against terrorist threats
The Globe and Mail Our ROB Magazine cover story today about the Conservative budget boss... "His international reputation is very strong. He is held in very, very high regard by his counterparts.” Do you think Jim Flaherty's done a good job?
How the Finance Minister from Hell learned on the job
The Globe and Mail This week's personal finance reading list includes articles on thinking rich, U.S. stocks, stock news on Twitter and yes, things like Ten Cars Not to Drive on a First Date:
Rob Carrick rounds up the best in personal finance reading, including advice on how to be frugal and still get asked out
The Globe and Mail In an move to improve the quality of competition in international hockey, Canadian star Hayley Wickenheiser urges Russian legend Vladislav Tretiak to improve women's hockey in his home country
It matters only because, in the aftermath of the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver, International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge sounded alarm bells about the future participation of women’s hockey in the Olympics if the rest of the world doesn’t catch up soon.
The Globe and Mail The Sexy Book of Sexy Sex, a farcical sex manual by Kristen Schaal and Rich Blomquist, is filled with dubious guidance on such things as the aphrodisiac powers of prison food and “role-playing for one...” Do you think laughing about sex can actually help you in the bedroom?
A cluster of new titles aim to make readers more comfortable with their sexuality
The Globe and Mail Did you enjoy Stephen Harper's dance? What about an ATV ride?
The Prime Minister takes four-wheeler for an unscheduled high-speed ride
The Globe and Mail How would you go about changing a company's workplace culture? Will Andrew starts on his quest. http://tgam.ca/vj3
First consult employees, then bounce ideas off advisers and mentors, Will Andrew writes in his second leadership diary
The Globe and Mail If you're tired of watching Stephen Harper dancing, you're tired of life.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper took new steps in his campaign to promote sovereignty in the Arctic -- by dancing. On Wednesday night, he took to the floor and joined in during a performance by the Inuvik Drummers and Dancers.