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They’re having a birthday-- and it's a big one. The National Park Service turns 100 on Aug. 25 and parks around the country are celebrating the milestone. Starting Thursday, entrance to the 124 parks that usually charge admission is free through Sunday (Aug. 28). Throughout the nation, special events at over 400 parks will celebrate the centennial. From birthday cakes and cupcakes to special classes and programs, most parks have something special planned. National parks may be synonymous with camping and hiking today but Americans haven't always been able to enjoy these protected lands. The story of the national...

For all of you who are, or know people who are: Active Duty, Active Reserve, Ready Reserve Service members or National Guardsmen....Free Admission to Busch Gardens is available. Check this link. Free Admission info is on the left side. The link will take you to a view of the advertisement shown during the Super Bowl on Sunday. http://www.herosalute.com/states/free_admission_summary.html FREE ADMISSION SUMMARY Any active duty, active reserve, ready reserve service member or National Guardsman is entitled to free admission under the Here's to the Heroes program. He or she need only register, either here or in the entrance plaza of participating...

I see by the papers Michael Moore is supposed to appear at some college,and over 9000 tickets have already been sold. Why pay "scalper prices" to see,hear,feel,and fully experience the magic of Michael Moore ? Just eat a balanced diet,with a proper amount of roughage,get a little mild exercise every day, and observe reasonably regular habits. If you do these things you may "download" the equivalent of Michael Moore every day , and experience his appearance at The Porcelain Bowl as fully as you may desire.