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Named after the town in which it is held, Le Mans, Sarthe, France, Le Mans 24 Hours race (24 Heures du Mans) is the race known to test sports car endurance. As the name itself suggests, the race is held for a duration of about 24 hours, i.e one whole day and night!

Overall, this race lasts a whole week starting with scrutineering on Monday and Tuesday, followed by practice on Wednesday and Thursday. On Friday there is a drivers’ parade through the centre of Le Mans. Then comes the weekend and the magic of the race, which continues all through the night. Le Mans 24 concentrates on the ability of manufacturers to build sporty yet reliable cars instead of focusing on the fastest machines built by them.

Held annually since 1923, the 76th edition of the 24 Heures du Mans will be begin on Saturday June 14, 2008 on the race track and from the international orbital station ISS. Organised by the Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO), the race is held on an exceptional circuit( the longest in the world at 13.65 kms) containing closed public roads. Commonly known as the Grand Prix of Endurance, the race not only tests a car and driver's ability to be quick, but also to last over a 24-hour period.

Since 1923 the race has been a pinnacle of sports car endurance test and has attracted many car enthusiasts from all over the world. Bentley, Alfa Romeo, Bugatti, Ferrari, Jaguar, Aston Martin, Porsche, Matra, Renault, Mercedes-Benz, BMW and today Audi have all contributed to writing the Le Mans legend. Let yourself be caught up in the spell cast by the Le Mans 24 Hour race and experience all the passion & excitement of the most enduring motor race in the world!

Is your anniversary around the corner? Then take your spouse for a candlelit dinner. But if your intention is to go to the same old restaurant that you frequently visit then drop it because it’s a bad idea; your spouse would be sick and tired of it. Instead you can search for restaurants that organize San Francisco restaurants for romantic anniversary dinners , provided you are in San Francisco.

Some of the best places to check out would be:

Café Jacqueline, a quiet and romantic spot with friendly service and excellent French cuisine. The Desserts are quite good especially the Soufflés.

Matterhorn Restaurant has a nice and cozy ambience with a pleasant and calm European décor. It serves the genuine Swiss fondues, which is a local favorite. You will have the best dinner that you ever had with your spouse.

Do you want unique dishes, awesome drinks and a romantic atmosphere? Well, Kokkari Restaurant has what you are looking for. The service is polite and friendly too.

Aziza is a good restaurant in San Francisco for Middle Eastern, African, Moroccan and Mediterranean cuisine. It’s got a lively and beautiful interior adding to the romantic atmosphere to make your day a special one.
Do you wish to spend your anniversary in France? Just reserve seats for two in Cote Sud restaurant in San Francisco. They have a collection of some great, rare wines and the service is warm and would help you with their recommendations to select the perfect wine that compliments your meal.

If you are from some other corner of the world, there’s a way for you too to get great restaurant recommendations. So try any of these restaurants and enjoy the most romantic evening you both ever had.

Dads love gadget gifts too; and especially more if it’s multi-functional camera, GPS, cool phone or electronic books. Your Dad might already have a good collection of gadgets but there’s always room for more cool gear that will enhance your Dad’s digital lifestyle. Here are some ideas of gadget gifts to give that new or expecting dad in your life.

Ultimate Father's Day Gift
Here's a wild suggestion; buy your father a new Apple Macbook Air. This super svelte laptop is so thin it fits inside a manila envelope yet it still boasts a full size keyboard and 13.3 inch LED backlight display.

Digital Photo Frames
In the briefcase, on the bureau, or on the desk at the office, digital picture frames are starting to replace the old wood and glass picture frames. You can buy an 8 inch frame or even a smaller one to take on the road for under $200. The Pandigital DPF802 is an 8 inch 800 x 600 photo frame that gets good ratings and sells for around $150. The Westinghouse DPF 0561 is a smaller 5.6 inch photo frame that can be purchased for around $80. The Kodak SV811 is a similar frame that sells for a little over $100 but gets some mixed reviews. For the ultimate in portability load up a keychain photo frame with some pictures of the family and gift it to Dad.

Headphones
For the frequent flier Dad, a noise canceling headphone is always an appreciated gift. Put one of these headphones on and the roar of the jet engines vanishes, replaced by the soothing music from your MP3 player. Sony's MDR-NC500D are even more expensive at around $400. The Bose QuietComfort 3 headphones get good ratings from users and experts. They're light and small and aren’t cheap at around $350.

Electronic Books
If your Dad likes to read books, newspapers, magazines, or online articles one of the latest electronic books might make a great gift. Two popular readers using electronic paper are Amazon’s Kindle and the Sony Reader. The Sony Reader PRS 505 can be purchased for around $300. The Kindle which includes high speed 3G internet access for downloading books and browsing the web sells for $399. The Kindle has received mixed reviews due to some ergonomic issues but gets many rave reviews as a groundbreaking product. Books cost more to purchase on the Sony reader and you have to go through a computer connected to the internet to download them but the Sony gets good marks for style and usability.