Keep in mind that free days
may still require timed entry
or vehicle reservations.
They may also include payment for
services like camping, tours or
transportation, like boat rides.
Check ticket requirements ahead
of time and make any necessary
reservations in advance.
Even if you miss one of these six free days,
you may still qualify for reduced or free entry.
.
Veterans, people with disabilities and fourth grade
students all get free America the Beautiful annual
passes, good for entry into all of the national parks..
Active-duty military,
along with their dependents,
also qualify to receive the pass.
Anyone 62 and older can buy an annual
America the Beautiful pass for $20,
or purchase a lifetime pass for $80
How to Celebrate Your
Dad This Father’s Day.
Here are a few activities to do
with your dad to make him feel loved.
Cook him brunch, Whip up a spread of his
favorite foods at home.
Host a wine or beer tasting, Grab some craft beers and bottles
of wine to pair with a charcuterie board.
Plan a movie night, Break out a projector or take
your dad to the theater if
you’re both comfortable! .
Venture outdoors , Go for a hike or take him camping
at the nearest National Park.
A simple family game night, Keep it laid back and break
out the Monopoly!
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How You Can Cut Energy Costs , With a New Reflective , 'Cool Roof'.
LifeHacker recently reported on the benefits
of installing a new cool roof, including
keeping monthly utility costs down. .
A cool roof reflects more sunlight from the
surface of your roof, which helps to keep
your house cool when temperatures rise. .
This is usually done with lighter
colored materials, but can also
incorporate materials designed
to reflect infrared light without
changing the roof's appearance. .
According to the U.S. Department of Energy,
this type of roof can bring the exterior temperature
of a roof down about 50 degrees on a hot day.
This can help bring the interior temperature
of a home down to safer levels,
even without air conditioning.
LifeHacker points out that the price of installing
a new cool roof is similar to a traditional roof,
which is already a costly investment.
LifeHacker points out that the price of installing
a new cool roof is similar to a traditional roof,
which is already a costly investment.
When shopping around for cool roofs, a number of
materials are available, depending on the slope of
your roof, the local climate and your aesthetic taste.
When shopping around for cool roofs, a number of
materials are available, depending on the slope of
your roof, the local climate and your aesthetic taste.
This includes everything from shingles coated in an
IR reflective coating for steep roofs, to light-colored
single-ply membranes for low-slope roofs.
Other approaches involve reflective mineral
coatings or layers of reflexive marble.
Green roofs, or living roofs, which are one of the most
sustainable types of roof, are another option for reducing
interior temperatures, however, the cost can be prohibitive
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How to Identify , and Take Steps to Fix , a Codependent Relationship.
Lifehacker offered advice for identifying a codependent relationship and tips for what to do about it.
Tammy Nelson, a therapist and author,
says a codependent relationship can be a reflection
of low self-esteem and a negative self-image.
Symptoms of codependency include
the need to fix other people,
the inability to set clear boundaries,
the perpetual sacrificing of one’s own
needs for your partners, and feeling
resentful that your desires are
never taken into account, Tammy Nelson, sex and relationship
therapist and author, via Lifehacker .
Symptoms of codependency include
the need to fix other people,
the inability to set clear boundaries,
the perpetual sacrificing of one’s own
needs for your partners, and feeling
resentful that your desires are
never taken into account, Tammy Nelson, sex and relationship
therapist and author, via Lifehacker .
Caring for your partner isn't always unhealthy,
but self-sacrifice with little in return may be
a sign that you're in a codependent relationship.
Another clear sign of a codependent
relationship is if either partner's sense
of worth comes solely from the other person. .
To heal from codependency in
a relationship, it is important to cultivate
healthy selfishness. Being able to care
for yourself first means having the
capacity for self-care in order to be
present for yourself, your partner,
and your family, Tammy Nelson, sex and relationship
therapist and author, via Lifehacker .
According to Nelson, this can include everything
from eating well and exercising to spending
time with friends or finding new hobbies.
According to Nelson, this can include everything
from eating well and exercising to spending
time with friends or finding new hobbies.
This kind of self-love allows
you to love others more fully
and more realistically, Tammy Nelson, sex and relationship therapist and author, via Lifehacker .
Lifehacker points out that therapy
may be a way for both parties
to learn new coping skills.
Couples therapy could also help to develop and maintain healthy boundaries in your relationship
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Homebuyers , Take Advantage of , Easing Mortgage Rates.
'Newsweek' reports that the number of mortgage
applications increased for the week ending June 21
as the cost of home loans has begun to ease. .
According to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)
Market Composite Index, there was a nearly 1% increase
in mortgage applications from the week before.
MBA data shows that it is the third
consecutive week of an increase
in application numbers. .
At the same time, refinancing
activity was up 28% compared
to the same time in 2023.
In recent weeks, mortgage rates have trended
below 7%, helping to slightly reduce the cost of
monthly payments for potential homebuyers.
Mortgage rates were mostly
lower last week, with the 30-year
fixed rate declining slightly to
6.93 percent, the lowest level
in more than three months, Joel Kan, MBA's deputy chief economist, via 'Newsweek'.
According to Joel Kan, MBA's deputy chief economist,
the drop in rates has failed to convince more
homeowners to change the terms of their existing loans.
According to Redfin data, almost 90% of U.S.
homeowners have mortgages below 6%,
cheaper than the current market.
Purchase applications did see
a small increase after adjusting
for the Juneteenth holiday, Joel Kan, MBA's deputy chief economist, via 'Newsweek'.
Government purchase loans,
primarily FHA and VA, saw
gains of more than 2 percent
over the previous week,
as homebuyers in those segments
sought to take advantage
of the recent rate relief, Joel Kan, MBA's deputy chief economist, via 'Newsweek'
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Kendrick Lamar took full aim at Drake and brought together 25 LA artists during his special The Pop Out: Ken & Friends Juneteenth concert. Thousands flocked to the Kia Forum in LA for the Juneteenth event which was to showcase unity among West Coast talent. More than two dozen artists made an appearance at the concert including Dr. Dre, Schoolboy Q and Tyler, the Creator.
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Tragedy struck during the Juneteenth celebrations in Oakland, California, as a mass shooting left one person dead and eight others injured. The incident occurred at Lake Merritt, turning a day of celebration into one of chaos and sorrow. Join us as we delve into the details of the shooting, the response from law enforcement, and the community's reaction. Watch for the latest updates and visuals from the scene.
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Interesting Facts
About Juneteenth.
Juneteenth, which falls on June 19, marks the
day General Gordon Granger announced to
slaves in Galveston, Texas, that they were free.
Here are some things to
know about the historic event.
President Abraham Lincoln
issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863,
two and a half years prior to Granger's announcement,
but slaves in Texas were not aware that they were free.
The migration of freedpeople to northern
regions or to track down family members
became known as “the scatter.”.
Juneteenth was recognized
as a federal holiday on June 17, 2021.
The Juneteenth flag is full of symbolism,
with the bursting “new star” representing
a new freedom and a new people
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