Ballpark food makes Houston trip worth it 
Diane Keaggy Young fans give a shout out to Cardinal pitcher Chris Carpenter at Minute Maid Park. Tickets at Minute Maid Park start at $7.
HOUSTON • The Cardinals won two out of three games against the Houston Astros last month at Minute Maid Park. I Full article here…
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Free farm vacation for those who are willing to work
AQUEBOGUE, N.Y. • It started with an ad on Craigslist: “Free holiday on an organic farm on Long Island, work for your keep and enjoy wineries and great beaches nearby.”
The farm would even supply transportation from New York City and bicycles to get around once you arrive. All a friend and I had to do was take the subway to a farmers market in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn and a van would pick us up. The entire experience wouldn’t cost a penny. I suspected it was all too good to be true. Perhaps some religious cult hungry for new members was trapping us with dreams of idyllic rural life.
But when we got to Williamsburg, it was clear that these farmers were genuine and making a lively trade at the produce market. W
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Legoland coming to KC in 2012 
Handout Legoland Discovery Center is scheduled to open at Crown Center during Spring 2012. (Handout)
I was already excited about the Sea Life aquarium coming to Kansas City’s Crown Center next spring/summer. Now, the same group building that attraction, Merlin Entertainments, has announced it will also be opening a Legoland Discovery Center in Crown Center in May 2012.
The $15 million center will include a shop and cafe and be similar to the three others in the U.S. (Chicago, California and soon-to-open Atlanta ).
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Today I’d go … to China 
Ng Han Guan A tourist guide carries an umbrella with a flag at Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China, Thursday, April 21, 2011. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
Every week I get tons of emails asking me to visit hotels, resorts, cities and other destinations. I look at them all, longingly. But sometimes one catches my eye, especially a good deal. My sister leaves for China tomorrow on business. I seriously debated going with her, perhaps that’s why this deal seemed especially appealing.
China Spree Travel has an amazing winter special. T
Red Roof offers discounted rates to teachers and educators
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, May 2 through May 6, Red Roof is offering all teachers and educators a 15 percent discount off the regular rate, at participating locations, throughout the month of May.
Teachers may enjoy a much-deserved summer vacation, at a discount, by providing VP+® code 604276 when making a reservation, or referring to the code upon arrival to their chosen Red Roof.
All teachers will be required to show documentation confirming they are currently teaching at a public or private school. T
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