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The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race also known as Indy 500 or just "The 500" is an American auto race, held every year over the Memorial Day weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway at Indiana.

The event, billed as "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing", is one of the oldest motorsport events, and considered as one of the three most significant motor racing events in the world. The speedway has a permanent seating capacity for more than 257,000 people; auto enthusiasts from all over America and many other countries converge here for the largest single-day sporting event in the world.

The 92nd Indy500 race was held on Sunday May 25, 2008, marking the 63rd consecutive year of the event. Scott Dixon, the winner earned a record $2,988,065 from a record overall purse of $14,406,580. The second and third places were taken by Vitor Meira and Marco Andretti.

Father’s Day is a wonderful time to honor men and to buy for them. Father's Day offers us the perfect opportunity to appreciate all that he has done for us and tell dad how much we love him. Thoughtful gifts have always been appreciated. If your dad loves camping, get him some cool hunting or camping tools. Get some exciting outdoor gadgets for your dad. To help your Dad find his way, get more out of his exercise regime or just have more fun, one gift you should consider is a GPS.

Wearable GPS
The Garmin Forerunner 205 is a GPS device that you wear like a wristwatch. It tells you how far you ran and how long it took. Serious runners rave about this GPS device. Amazon is taking pre-orders for the Garmin Forerunner 405 which is supposed to ship any day and sell for around $300. It looks more like a real watch and has a touch screen bezel which makes it easier for runners to control.

Handheld GPS
The Mio DigiWalker H610 Handheld also includes an MP3 player and at $150 is much cheaper than the usually over-priced Garmin GPS devices however, many reviewers feel Garmin’s quality is worth paying extra for. For the outdoor father we also recommend the $300 Garmin GPSMAP 60Csx. It's a waterproof handheld GPS with a big 2.6 inch color display. Garmin has a new line of handhelds that includes the Garmin Colorado 300 which has an even larger 3 inch display and sells for under $400.

For Serious Golfers Only
The Garmin GolfLogix GPS sells for just under $300 and can be a fun companion on the golf course. It automatically recognizes the golf course, tells you how far it is to the green, and gets high marks from users. How about a laser rangefinder for the golf course? The Bushnell Yardage Pro Golf Pinseeker 1500 is not cheap at $400 but determines distances down to a yard.

Digital Cameras
For the outdoor father Retrevo recommends either a reasonably price SLR like the $450 Canon EOS Rebel XT, a great camera for serious amateur photographers. For a rugged point and shoot camera that slips in a backpack and captures memories from Dad's latest adventure, try the $150, 8 MP, Canon Powershot A580. Another good choice is an ultrazoom camera like the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18, a $285, 8.1 MP camera with an 18X optical zoom.

Solar Chargers
You wouldn't want Dad to run out of juice on one of his outdoor excursions so how about a nice "green" solar charger. We like the Solio hybrid solar chargers that have a built-in storage cell that can be recharged from the wall or the sun and then makes that power available to many different devices. The Solio Portable Hybrid Solar Charger and the new Solio Hybrid 1000 can both be purchased for under $100.

Gadget Apparel
No outdoor gadget lover would be complete without a piece of gadget-friendly apparel. For a great gift check out an SeV jacket. It costs $120 but has 19 pockets and compartments for stowing all your gear. Many iPod users rave about these jackets.

San Francisco is the ideal place for a foodie as it is known for its excellent food and wine. So if you are planning to dine out with your wife and kids then there are several kid-friendly restaurants in San Francisco . You can get details of it online in restaurant guide.

One of the top rated ones is the Savor Restaurant, which offers Mediterranean cuisine. It provides great breakfast options and therefore is crowded in the mornings. Those of you who want to avoid the lines can opt for dinner here. The staff is very friendly and polite. It offers a wide variety of savory crepes at low prices.

Pacific Cafe with a friendly and cozy atmosphere serves some of the best seafood in San Francisco such as Calamari Steak, Filet of Sole Newburg stuffed with curried crab and shrimp baked in Newburg sauce and Lobster Tail.

Kookez Café, a brunch restaurant is a nice place to hang out and is recommended for those who love a nice hearty meal in a pleasant atmosphere. It serves lip-smacking dishes exclusively made in the café itself, for instance Kookez Ahi Tartar with Wasabi Wafers and Kookez House Salad.

Burma Super Star Restaurant is a good restaurant in San Francisco for Asian and Burmese cuisine. It is a small place, so it gets crowded quickly but the food, service and the atmosphere are all great. The Tea Leaf Salad prepared with imported Burmese tea leaves, tomatoes, lettuce, dried shrimp (or vegetarian), fried garlic, sesame seeds, peanuts, and split yellow peas is the local favorite.

Bill’s Place has got a nice courtyard with a Japanese garden. They prepare their own beefs and French fries so its quality is guaranteed. It is known for its hamburgers; of which many are designed by celebrities and so are named after them. It has won several awards including the Best American Restaurants in United States.

So enjoy a nice day with your family in any of these kid-friendly restaurants.