For the past 7 years or so, on August 27th, a huge hoax has been plaguing email victims by the thousands. This widely spread hoax is one where unsuspecting people on the internet are made to believe that every single August 27th, the red planet known as Mars will pass so close, that from earth, it will appear as if there is a second moon in the dark sky.

This widely spread hoax, which is typically spread via email, typically says that at 12:30 am anyone peering into the night sky should be able to see the red planet and the moon side by side. It is supposed that together they will be roughly the same size and right next to each other. It also says that Mars is only going to be thirty-four million miles away from our planet. This email is written in such good format that its almost impossible not to believe!

Nearly all of the astronomists say that if Mars actually did make an appearance, and was that close the human race would probably seize to exist. If any planet got that close to Earth it would greatly affect our orbit as well as our distance from the sun.

There is a better product in the market that has been around for a while now.  Plastic playing cards may sound weird and they cost considerably more than traditional paper cards.  However, they more than pay for the cost difference with longevity.  First off, the plastic cards take longer to get that sticky feeling and become diffucult to shuffle.  Additionally, since they are all plastic, they can be cleaned with a damp cloth.

The theme park boasts 10 or more roller coasters, including the new Goliath.  Goliath claims to be the new benchmark for thrill rides everywhere.  With it’s 200 foot ascent, zero gravity, and 8.5 acre coverage, Goliath thrills riders all the way outside of the park and back into the park.

While roller coasters and thrill rides get the most attention, Six Flags also has many rides for non thrill seekers.  One of the classic family rides, The Monster Plantation, has been reworked and is now called The Monster Mansion.  If your want to cool off with water on a hot summer day, try the Log Jamboree, Thunder River, or Splashwater Falls.  For the small children in the family there is the Bugs Bunny World.

Dogs have been mascots for UGA regularly since 1946, but the pure English bulldogs belonging to the Sonny Seiler family of Savannah Georgia have been the mascot since 1956. The family has noted that there are several options for a replacement mascot, but no decision is likely to be made until some time next year.

Fortunately, in Georgia there is an abundance of fun filled activities to participate in. The Atlanta Zoo is a blast with all the animal varieties hosted there. The Georgia Aquarium is phenomenal, definitely an all day affair. Another alternative are the many fantastic museums in the area. For instance, the High Museum of Art and the Doc Holliday Museum are some of the most informative museums around. Really, the possibilities are endless so go ahead; take time out of your schedule and do some activities with your kids they will remember for a life time.

Now the lighthouse is being shutdown for a four month restoration project.  The lighthouse is currently maintained by volunteers from the US Coastguard.  The lighthouse also has a special light that can be seen up to 23 miles out to sea.  Restoration will include cleaning bricks, repairing mortar, sanding metal parts, and then priming and painting the whole structure.  Many of the planned repairs will hopefully be made with $500,000 in federal funds; however a matching amount of $500,000 must be raised in order to secure the grant.

Now is an excellent time to host a casino night fund raiser. All you need is some poker chips, playing cards and maybe a few more poker accessories. Charge a donation entry fee and donate the proceeds to the schools in need. We need to all pull together and do what we can to get these schools up and running for all the displaced kids.