The end of summer is a bit of a downer for some people, but not for tennis fans. And that’s because the last week of August not only brings the last scorchers of the season, but also one of the world’s biggest tennis tournaments - the US Open.

Stay close to Arthur Ashe Stadium and the rest of the USTA Billie Jean King Tennis Center and never miss a match. Book your US Open hotel through Orbitz and score the guaranteed lowest rate.

Plus, take an additional 10% off your stay with your Orbitz coupon. Enjoy plenty of elbow room and the latest amenities while staying at some of the finest Flushing, New York hotels:

• Comfort Inn Flushing - Affordable, spacious accommodations
• Crowne Plaza Hotel LaGuardia Airport - Plenty of extras, including an on-site 4-star restaurant
• Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel - Luxurious rooms with Asian-inspired decor
• Wingate LaGuardia Flushing - Many room options, including kitchenette suites

And though the main event kicks off on August 25th this year, why not get to town a few days early? Not only is Manhattan just minutes away from your hotel in Flushing, but there are a few choice local destinations to check out:

• Local History - Flushing Town Hall, Bowne House, Old Quaker Meeting House & more
• Queens Botanical Garden - 39 acres of rose, herb & perennial gardens
• Queens Museum of Art - Home to several world-famous works of art
• Queens Zoo - Cougars, sea lions, owls & everything in between

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US Open 2008 (August 25 to September 7)

Federer, Nadal, the Williams Sisters and Sharapova - they’re all coming to NYC, and it’s set to be one of the most sensational tournaments in history. Don’t miss watching the action unfold firsthand - will Nadal finally dethrone Federer and grasp the US Open trophy?

But before you watch one of the pros grab the trophy, get your hands on a new racquet from Dick’s Sporting Goods Tennis. Why not pick up some new tennis shoes and apparel while you’re at it? Get 15% off with Dick’s Sporting Goods Tennis coupons!

Local Client of the Day: Travel Professionals International 

Unsure of how to plan your vacation? Count on travel agents in Toronto, Canada! Travel Professionals International will listen to where you want to go and what you want to do. Then they’ll plan a customized trip just for you! They specialize in South Pacific travel to places such as Waiheke, Cook Islands and much more.

They have many years in the industry - this means each and every Toronto travel consultant from Travel Professionals International has the hands-on experience needed to provide you with excellent customer service. And it also means that they have connections within the industry to plan your perfect vacation.

• Free Sydney Explorer Pass with Australia travel & other packages
• Free Waiheke Island Vineyard Tour
• Customized tours, cruises & honeymoon trips
• Consultation

Some of what they offer:

• New Zealand travel packages
• Tahiti vacation packages
• Fiji vacations
• Australia backpacking tours

Contact Travel Professionals International for custom tours to the South Pacific!

 Local Restaurant of the Day: In Play Inc.

Looking for the most entertaining birthday party places in Newmarket? Host your parties at In Play Inc.! This place has tons of fun activities to do, offering arcade games, rock climbing, mini golf and so much more. It’s just a fun place to take the whole family - even if it’s not someone’s birthday.

This kids entertainment restaurant in Newmarket lets you go out and have fun - they’ll let you know when the food’s ready. And after you eat, go play some more! It’s all about fun at In Play Inc.

• 50% off extra-large pizza 
• American cuisine
• Loads of fun activities
• No admission required

Have you birthday parties and even corporate events at In Play Inc.! This Richmond Hill & Aurora indoor playground is perfect for both kids and grown-ups.

The kids are out of school and keep whining that there’s nothing to do. Keep them busy with books, DVDs, and music to stimulate their minds even during the crazy, hazy, lazy days of summer. And while you’re at it, pick up something for yourself to make those work commutes go by that much faster.

But don’t worry - your hard-earned money won’t go by much faster, too. Just use the free Borders.com coupons by August 17 for 30% off 1 item of your choice!

For You:

• Life with My Sister Madonna - Christopher Ciccone exposes a new side of the evolving pop singer
• The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream - Barack Obama’s ideas for change we can believe in
• 21 - A card-counting group hits the casino, letting greed & corruption take over their morals
• The Slip - Nine Inch Nails delivers blistering tunes & hard-rocking anthems with this album

For the Kids:

• Artemis Fowl 6: The Time Paradox - They won’t be able to put this book down until they find out whether or not Artemis can save his dying mother
• Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Enjoy an endearing perspective from a young boy entering middle school & all its hiccups
• The Day My Butt Went Psycho - A silly story about a butt that won’t quit…until it leaves its owner
• Best of Elmo - Children can’t help but love the red guy, especially when he sings

Never have a dull moment again. When you’ve got Borders.com, you have an arsenal of entertainment right at your fingertips! Get your click on!

National Fresh Breath Day - When you were little, no one cared if you had fresh breath because no one knew the difference. However, as you got older, matured and developed your own personal sense of smell and hygiene standards, fresh breath went from number 10 on the priority list to number 1. Part of it has to do with you entering more serious work and social relationships and environments. Today is a reminder of how important it is to have fresh breath, not just when you’re out and about in the dating scene and about to lean in for the big smooch; however, it is also imperative that your breath is in top shape when you attend job interviews and any other time you plan on making a positive and unforgettable first impression. Head over to Drugstore.com to receive expert pharmacist advice on what causes bad breath and what can be done about it. Then check out Drugstore.com coupons and save $10 on discount vitamins, mouthwashes and Altoids when you spend $50 or more.

Wiggle Your Toes Day - Oh my…remember a few days back it was “Take Your Pants for a Walk Day?” Well, I hate to tell you - today is another one of those days. Today we are encouraged to give our TOES some exercise. OK - I understand everyone is on the fast track to healthy living. I just can’t understand how wiggling our toes is supposed to make us, sorry our toes, feel any better. This holiday kind of strikes me because it’s quite impossible for us to air out our feet and wiggle our toes at work. There should be a rule against that. And also, how are our feet supposed to notice if we’re giving them a release from their cramped lifestyle? Ahh, if there was only some way to find out, like conducting a study or something. Wait - I have the perfect suggestion (don’t I always). Shop online at Teva for comfortable shoes that reduce foot fatigue and soreness. Hop into savings by using Teva coupons and save on discounted men’s and women’s sport sandals and more cushion-style shoes, allowing us to wiggle our feet INSIDE our shoes. Get free UPS second day shipping on orders of $50 or more!

August 6th - It was on this day in history in 1996 that NASA announced that life may have existed on Mars. This doesn’t seem like a far-fetched assumption. I find it very hard to believe that we’re the only life form in the entire universe.  But that’s a whole blog on its own. Do you envision these other life forms to be what we see in movies? The green long n’ lanky body with huge cantaloupe-shaped head and protruding almond-shaped eyes?  Well, this is the idea that most people have, so at the next costume part you’re invited to, wear one of these costumes. It’s sure to freak some people out. Head over to BuyCostumes for eerie alien costumes on sale. And use our free BuyCostumes coupons for 10% off when you spend $50 or more. 

1997 - Microsoft Announces It Will Invest $150 Million into Apple Corp Inc. - Wow, that’s a lot of dough. Probably why Apple Corp Inc. is a leader in its industry with hundreds of innovated products that make life easier and more fun. Take the iPhone for example…that thing does everything except bring you breakfast in bed! Get Apple Corp Inc. products for less with our coupons for Second Act. Discover refurbished Apple electronics on sale now. And use our free Second Act coupons for 6% off your purchase total.

Famous Birthdays

M. Night Shyamalan, 38 - He’s the director of such spine-shilling films as The Sixth Sense, Signs and Lady in the Water.  These films all touch upon certain things that all of us are scared of, or at least question a few times in our lifetime. The idea of ghosts lost and wandering among us, aliens taking over the planet and harming us, and old folklores told to us as children coming true…like the Boogie Man! I think that’s why Shyamalan’s movies are always a success, because they touch a certain part of us that longs to experience such thing, though we’re deathly afraid of them. In the mood to freak yourself out now? Head over to Target for low-priced DVDs on sale now. And redeem free Target Coupons for $5 off when you spend $50 or more.