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ysun 
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| National Park Annual Pass | Aug 20, 2009 |
wherestip wrote:
Thanks a lot for the info, BTW. With the federal budget deficit going the way it's going, they'll probably have to start looking at changing the policy of offering Senior Passes in a few years 
Steve,
Actually, I am not worried much about the federal budget deficit. During Clinton’s administration, there was a similar problem. However, that situation had been changed quickly and dramatically before Clinton left the White House. I am quite optimistic about recovery of the US economy. Even if the policy of offering Senior Passes would be changed, it would not be a big problem. Currently, the Annual Pass for the general public is only $80, which may be used for the card holder plus 3 adults. It is still a good deal since admission fee for most of national parks is usually at least $15 per person. My son purchases such an annual pass every year because they often go camping and skiing in the Rocky Mountains.
For U.S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities, they can get a lifetime pass for free.
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wherestip
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| Federal Budget Deficit | Aug 20, 2009 |
ysun wrote:
wherestip wrote:
Thanks a lot for the info, BTW. With the federal budget deficit going the way it's going, they'll probably have to start looking at changing the policy of offering Senior Passes in a few years
Steve,
Actually, I am not worried much about the federal budget deficit. During Clinton’s administration, there was a similar problem. However, that situation had been changed quickly and dramatically before Clinton left the White House. I am quite optimistic about recovery of the US economy. Even if the policy of offering Senior Passes would be changed, it would not be a big problem. Currently, the Annual Pass for the general public is only $80, which may be used for the card holder plus 3 adults. It is still a good deal since admission fee for most of national parks is usually at least $15 per person. My son purchases such an annual pass every year because they often go camping and skiing in the Rocky Mountains.
For U.S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities, they can get a lifetime pass for free.
Yueyin,
I agree. I wasn't real serious about that ... In the grand scheme of things, the revenues generated by admission fees to National Parks are probably negligible.
Things have definitely been looking up for the U.S. stock market lately. Let's hope it stays on track, and we don't get a double-dip recession. People making money on Wall Street is definitely a boost to Uncle Sam's tax coffers. IMO the Clinton years had a tremendous ride on the back of the Markets.
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| White Mountains NH | Oct 16, 2009 |
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| Rocky Mountain National Park | Oct 30, 2009 |
这些照片是一个月之前照的。当时，树叶刚开始变色。本想在两星期后再去，但突然下了一场大雪，就没再上山。
雄关漫道真如铁。这是上山�... See more
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| Serve the taxpayers | Dec 6, 2009 |
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wherestip
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| Public Services | Dec 6, 2009 |
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Yueyin,
This image from Baidu isn't displaying for me, yet from the rest of your photos I can guess what it's about. Please don't tell me they charge a fee to use a public restroom nowadays. 
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ysun
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| Some Americans often take things for granted | Dec 6, 2009 |
Steve,
我从百度找到的毛泽东手书“为人民服务”照片，一开始还能显示，但现在却不能显示了。大概那几个字的版权现在归百度所有。:D 我只好从别处再找。
国内不少公共厕所至今还是要收费的，至少你得花钱买手纸。在不必花钱买手纸的公共厕所，那纸轴上往往是空的。相比之下，花钱买总比没得用要好得多。 在美国，从未见过收费公共厕所，可是不少... See more Steve,
我从百度找到的毛泽东手书“为人民服务”照片，一开始还能显示，但现在却不能显示了。大概那几个字的版权现在归百度所有。:D 我只好从别处再找。
国内不少公共厕所至今还是要收费的，至少你得花钱买手纸。在不必花钱买手纸的公共厕所，那纸轴上往往是空的。相比之下，花钱买总比没得用要好得多。 在美国，从未见过收费公共厕所，可是不少人在公共厕所洗完手之后大把大把地抓起白花花的纸巾擦手。我就觉得他们 take things for granted! 不知每年造这些纸得消耗多少木材！
有一次我在上海火车站出站后想上厕所。好不容易才在车站广场上找到一个投币厕所，需要投一元硬币才能进去。可是我身上没带硬币。我在旁边小卖部要求换些硬币，可人家不肯换，但说如果我买些东西就可以找我硬币。 为了应急我就花几元钱买了瓶矿泉水。当时别说买矿泉水，就是让我买茅台酒我也得买！
话说回来，据说在英国、法国以及其它某些国家，上公共厕所也是要花钱的。中国的投币厕所说不定还是仿效那些国家的。所以说，某些美国人 take things for granted!
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ysun
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wherestip
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No, I haven't seen such a contraption either
I guess they're like anti-explosive porta-potties that could be set up at mass outdoor events.
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