New and Noteworthy

September 16th New York will become only the second state to offer enhanced driver's licenses. The licenses, which will include a person's photo and a computer chip to electronically identify the cardholder at the border, will be for sale at state and county DMV offices. Available only to U.S. citizens who are New York residents. On the surface a good idea but after close examination one of the major disadvantages and why it may be simply a waste of money is it can't be used in place of a passport as identification for international air flights. For example travelers will be able to use the enhanced driver's license if they take a cruise to Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean but will need a passport if they fly. The enhanced license will cost $80, which is $30 more than current driver's licenses. The cost will be less and prorated for people who already have licences by how many years are left until it expires. The enhanced licenses, as with current driver's licenses, are valid for eight years. At the end of the day the enhanced drivers license costs the same as a passport with the same technology for half the service.

Friday September 19th (6 PM - 1AM), Twisted Life Prommotions will be hosting their annual off the chain 'Gay Day' at Great Adventures. Not to be missed, unlike other parks, this is a private party closed to the general public. The special ticket price is less expensive than general admission on normal days. Anyone who purchases the special tickets is more than welocme. additional information is availble at www.twistedlife.com. The event draws an amazingly mixed and diverse crowd. Be sure to arrive early as they have grown to over 5000 participants!