How hard was your adjustment from living in city to very rural, isolated place like Montana?|174326

I am a city girl, who thinks I would really like the serenity, safety, beauty, quietness, etc. of the beautiful state of Montana. However, I do love theatre, and festivals, and the convenience of living here at times. How difficult a time did you folks have out there in computer land who may have done such a thing? Was it culture shock? Do you regret doing it. Please list some of the highlights, and some of the disadvantages of your move. Thanks so much.

I lived in Wyoming for several years. Moved there from a rather large city in the Midwest.

If one is into outdoor recreation, then Wyoming and Montana are certainly both ideal places to live. Beautiful scenery. Excellent hiking-camping. Pristine wilderness areas.

The night sky��s are so clear one actually seems to be able to reach up and touch the stars.
Winters though to seem to come early and stay late. Makes it nice for skiiing and related snow activities.

When I desired the atmosphere of the ��bright lights and big city�� as a diversion was quite easy to just fly to those areas for a few days.

I cry ed for the first year. for my best friends, the food,the people, the lights,the buses. and then time went by and i just got use to it. smaller town. better place for kids,less people to deal with. even time seems to go slower. no i do not regret it. it was the best move i have ever done in my life. no culture shock. hope i helped you. some times you have to make that move.

Which is the best beach in CA to spend summer at?|186740

Me and my mum are planning to go to California for a few weeks and rent an appartement.

I think its Venice beach, it has a lot of intresting stuff

We are considering a move to Boulder from a classic NEngland town nr NYC. What suburbs would be suitable?|125798

Good schools and established, older neighborhoods are key! Also interested in the possibility of private schools as well for our now 2nd _ 4th grd boys. Thanks for the help!

That pretty well describes Boulder. The nearby town have established older neighborhoods but they were farming communities, and the houses tend toward small and quaint. Towns like Louisville, Lafayette, Superior and Niwot have large new houses and small old houses.

Boulder has a wide variety of private schools available as well.

http://www.bacis.org/

How can I find cheap and decent lodging in New York?|192194

I_m staying for a month at Weill-Cornell medical college and need good and cheap lodging. Can someone direct me to a website or someway to find that. Thanks.

Vanderbilt YMCA offer clean, comfortable and tranquil rooms for under $100 per night --in some cases, much less.

Vanderbilt YMCA
224 East 47th Street
(between 2nd and 3rd Avenue)
New York, NY 10017
1-212-912-2500

http://www.ymcanyc.org/index.php?id=1097


The M15 Bus or the #6 Line will get you there in under 30 minutes.
6 Train -
http://www.mta.info/nyct/service/sixline��

M15 Bus -
http://www.mta.info/nyct/bus/schedule/ma��


Option 2:
Since a hostel can run you up to $3000.00, try and find out if some of the apartments built as staff housing for the WCMC are being subleted on NY Craigslist as that could make it under $2000 for the rental.

http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/fee/92��

Does anyone know a website i can go to, for cheap cabins located at Big Bear?|173259

Im planning a trip and i have tried and searched many websites but i can not find any. Please if you know send me any information as soon as possible thankyou!

Define cheap.

Here are a few websites that provide cabin rentals from all over the United States. I advertise on these sites and find them to be very user friendly!


http://www.homeaway.com


http://www.vacationhomerentals.com


http://www.vacationrentals411.com


You could also try the craiglist.org in that area and calling the Chamber of Commerce is also a good idea.

Good Luck!

contact the Big Bear Chamber of Commerce. They are very helpful.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of Living in the Phoenix City, Arizona?|170478

Please help me, I really need opinions from other people for my presentation in school. Thanks in advance!

Advatages: The weather is great in the winter and spring. Easy to find a job.
Disadvantages: A lot of people. The heat in the summer is way too much.

disadvantage: it_s kind of crowded in there...and hot
advantage: a lot of shopping malls, University of Phoenix is there

What_s good is jobs are good paying out here. I can_t say anything bad about it I moved here a week ago.

I dont know, but ive been wondering the same thing cuz im going to arizona state when i get done with junior college...from what Ive been told its pretty cool to live there. ive passed though a couple times

lots of malls, clubs, great college town, young

Advantages: If you like the heat, this is a good place to go. No rain/snow and tolerable winters...all i can think of right now since all of those _advantages_ i listed are disadvantages in my opinion (i hate the heat and love rain and snow). oh, you can go swimming a lot :D

Disadvantages: Fast-growing area, pollution, crowded, many red lights ran, heat (again, this could be an advantage or disadvantage). No beaches, no amusement parks.

These are some advantages of living in the city of Phoenix:

Housing and Rent is not ridiculous, lots of jobs, plenty of entertainment, the gang activity is not as bad as other big cities, lots of hot women, no tornadoes/earthquakes/snow storms or hurricanes, you can make weekend trips to Vegas, California or Mexico, flights out to these places are cheap from Phoenix.

Disadvantages:
Very hot summers (only good about that, girls wear less clothing), traffic congestion, smog, dusty, no real cultural diversity (no china town, little Italy etc...), no beach, bad football team and Red Light Cameras.

well i am 19 and have lived here since i was 6 (i moved from the northeast) the disadvantages are...the 110 degree weather during the summer (unless you like hot weather), it_s VERY crowded and driving is HORRIBLE, and there is lots of violence, gang, and vandalism problems (unless you live in a good area which those are becoming few and few). The advantages however are the weather from like March to May is really nice and you can pretty much swim for 8-9 months out of the year, there is always something to do since it_s such a big city, and there is TONS to do in the state alone without much driving time. Oh and during the winter you can drive 2 hours to Flagstaff and play in the snow then come back home and have 70 degree weather. It_s pretty sweet.
Hope it helped!

How often does it snow in Louisiana?|123708

I have a project to do about Louisiana and i dont know if it snows or how often??Please tell me now!

Katie W has the best answer, and it DOES depend on where in LA you mean because northern LA has much colder winters than southern LA.

Also define what you mean by _snow_. Snow falls from the sky every few years in New Orleans (last in 2004) but does not _stick_ on the ground. The last time there was visible snow on the ground in New Orleans was 1989, and before that was 1973. Not sure about before then, but had to be before the winter of 1967/68.

I recommend you choose to research the weather for New Orleans (in the south) and Shreveport (in the north) since - say - 1968 (50 years). You already have the info on NOLA so make contact with a TV station in Shreveport to find out about their snow experiences

ahhhh never lived in baton rouge for 12 yrs. never snowed shreveport it has though

I know this is from 8 months ago. However I wanted to comment that I totally remember the snow in 1973. I was 6 years old. Thanks for putting that info on here. I_ve told people about this before but no one has ever believed me when I said it has snowed in southern Louisiana.

Rarely. It does depend a bit on where in the state you are; chances are a bit better for snow if you_re in the northern part of the state. The last time it snowed and stuck (visible snow on the ground) in he southern part, on the coast, that I know of, was 1989... only a very thin layer of snow, just enough for a block to get together and scrape all their yards up into one small snowman. Most of the Gulf Coast shut down for the day it lasted, nobody was used to driving in snow, and not many sand/salt trucks to help with traction.

Not often at all

Once in a blue moon.

I lived in New Orleans for 19 years and it snowed twice. Northern Louisiana might get a little more snow. Check www.weather.com to see if they have statistics.

depends
these days nobody knows because of global warning

eep, my moomma was born their... but I guess u dont give a care.
I dunno research it! ;)


http://answers.yahoo.com/my/profile;_ylt��


sorry I have assignments of my own. ;)

Hardly ever

seldom

I would imagine every winter, considering the northernmost part is in around that temperate zone.

Whoever gave me that thumbs down is an ignoramus and they have no idea what they_re talking about.

Looking for a good summer vacation for family on the east coast?|196460

Trying not to break the back, and would like to do something a little different this year.

I love Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
good restaurants, warm ocean, mini golf, waterslides, fun shops and things to do with family, and most hotel are pretty cheap

What should my girlfriend and I do in NYC for our one day trip?|194369

We_re 17 and we are going into the city on the 29th for the day and plan to just do whatever and enjoy a nice meal. Anyone have any suggestions on what to do? Not too crazy about spending a lot of money.

Inexpensive:
Ride Toys _R_ Us Indoor Ferris Wheel in Times Square.
Site-
http://www1.toysrus.com/timessquare/

Video -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAfFhGbxv��


Free:
Ride Staten Island Ferry
Explore Central Park

It depends on how touristy you want to be. I like times square, she_ll probably love walking through toys r us and Sephora and the Hershey store etc.. but its a pain to be in those crowds for very long. Central park is a great great place in the city where you don_t have to spend any money. I wouldn_t personally spend the money on a carriage, walking is just as relaxing. I would walk in from the lower west corner at Columbus Circle and work your way up to the Metropolitan- that way you get a taste of the upper west and east side. Also, the Upper West Side is a great place to find cute restaurants. Just walk up Columbus and you_ll find something great and usually pretty reasonable.

Another fun one is going down to Chinatown/ Little Italy- if your girlfriend likes purses she_ll have fun bartering for a fake and its a fun atmosphere downtown, great place to wander. Just get down to Canal Street and have fun finding your way around.

As for transportation, if your looking to save money- take the subway- if you only have a certain amount of time though and you want to get on the other end of the city, splitting cab fare might help you see more in the span of a day.

One last thing. Riverside Park, if you go in around 72nd street is a fun walk along the river.

Hope that helps! Have Fun!

i suggest going to central park. its very peaceful there.
also you could go to times square and just wander around. do a little window shopping. there_s that ferris wheel at toys r us which costs like around i think 5 dollars to ride. its pretty cool.

there_s also ice skating at the Pond which is in Bryant Park (42nd and 7th ave) which is this skating rink that has no admission fee. you only pay for the rental skates. if you have your own skates then its totally free.

to eat out i suggest going to Dallas BBQ at 42nd near 8th ave. its pretty cheap for a lot of food. there_s also Juniors which is a bit more expensive but like for example the chicken Parmesan (which is amazing btw) is big enough for two people then you can buy dessert for like a total of 30 dollars.

Take a horse carriage ride thru Central Park, its usually like 15 bucks per person for 45 minutes or so. Otherwise just walk and explore it! I highly recommend walking thru Strawberry Fields or under the bridge.

Or walk around Time Square and look at all the beautiful christmas displays. See the big christmas tree (which lights up on Dec 3rd!).
See ground zero _ walk thru the beautiful church across the street. Or go window shopping at all the high end stores. Honestly, the possibilities are endless. Just get into the city and take it from there.

iight max- find out what kind of food she likes the most (ex. mexican=taco bell -jk (like a nice restaurant chi-chis or something nice )) idk what else she likes to do? go to a flower shop and buy her stuff

What is the best place on Oahu to buy a home?|188931

We would like to buy a house on Oahu...and ultimately live here full-time. We like Oahu because there is a little more going on in terms of restaurants, shopping, etc. - so please no answers saying _you should really look at this other island instead_!! We_d like to live bicycling-distance from the ocean. We_re interested in single-family homes not condos, and our taste runs more to Bohemian Beach Shack. No kids, so we don_t care about school districts. What neighborhoods would you recommend that we look at?

I don_t know about bohemian beach shacks - I haven_t seen too many beach shacks, bohemian or otherwise. But if you are looking to buy a single family home near the beach, you_d best be loaded. I_m thinking possibly windward Oahu north of Kaneohe might work for you, that would be places like Waiahole, Waikane, or Kaaawa. I think that is one of the less pricey areas. The leeward coast will also be less, but it isn_t a good place for someone fresh off the plane to acclimate to life in Hawaii. The north shore is nice, but expensive near the water.

Not really many bohemian shacks left, as most have been torn down for redevelopment. I guess you want the North Shore, which runs from Waialua to around Laie (where the Mormon temple is). You could look all the way down to Kaneohe, which gets more into the _city_ part of the island. Plan on at least $300,000 for a tiny fixer-upper and those would be very rare.

I agree with Joseph on choosing Kailua

Waimanolo had a laid back feel when I was there and yeah, if you_re a millionair go for Hawaii Kai

Are you a millionaire? Kailua

More affordable housing, crime-free, don_t mind concrete and home to home? Hawaii kai

How can i persuade my parents to move to America?|110415

Im a 9 year old kid and its 2 weeks until my birthday. My dad refuses to get a job so far and I don_t really have the courage to ask them _Can we move to America?_ If I say just that then they_ll laugh or something and I have a 40% 60% chance of it happening so can you help me?

The famed Carnival Pony trick.
You attach a stick to their head.
In front of their eyes, attached to the stick is a carrot.
If your parents seem to enjoy following that carrot for days on end
just ask them, if they would like to live in a country where they can chase the carrot forever and ever and ever...............

Then tell them there is a place called -- A med ica,
A place where we build fences to keep people out ( IN?), where you need an exit permit to travel OUT of the country. A place where 500,000 people a week are losing their jobs, A place where 5,479 homes are forclosed a day. If that does not work,,
tell your dad that, if he goes here he can date Pamela Anerson.

You_re asking for quite a lot in one go so be aware of the process.

Most importantly, to live in the US you have to be able to work there to pay for your future. The only way to legally live and work in the US as a non-American is by obtaining a _Green Card_. This is a lenghty and expensive process which can be rather daunting. If neither your mom or dad has any work lined up before the application, it is likely to be denied - making it impossible for you guys to move.

As a best way forward, I would suggest going on a holiday first and doing lots of reading about the place(s) you_d like to go. If you are still as excited about the US after having been there for some time your dad will understand you better and will be more openminded to the change.

Been several times and it_s a nice place, but I am not sure whether I would want to live there.

You_re 9 years old and using Yahoo! Answers? Kid, go do something else!

Second of all, do you realize what you_re asking your parents to do? It_s not as easy as, _Sure sweetie, we_ll go to the United States on the next plane._ It can take YEARS!!!! to become a legal resident. You might be an adult by the time you become a legal resident. It took my uncle almost 10 years to become a legal resident.

Third, the United States is doing HORRIBLE right now because of the economy so your mommy and daddy aren_t going to simply find a job. It_s really hard out here and it_s only going to get worse.

I know that you_re just a kid and you think that life is as simple as the way you want it. But kid, hang tight. Enjoy your childhood years and if you still want to move here when you_re older, come over here and don_t let that dream go.

Things are about to get really, really bad here and you_re probably better off where you are.

The _globalists_ want to bring the USA down to the point where the people will be grateful when they _rescue_ us with a more restrictive form of government and a global banking system. For that reason, we will probably be hit the hardest by this global recession intentionally created by the _globalists_. MUCH more money leaves the country than comes in due to treasonous _globalism_. No government official will address the true problem... just the symptoms... because they_re behind it. There can or will be no turnaround with such a large debt and trade deficit. Obama wants to build a _domestic security force as powerful as the military_. Why is there going to be such trouble we need that? The poor and unemployed will be needing the work and they_ll join Obama_s army to feed their families. It doesn_t look good...

er, you_re nine years old? well, firstly you_re too young to even be on this website. secondly if your dad really doesn_t have a job, how do you expect to afford being able to move to america? be patient, kid. nine more years and you can go by yourself. just don_t smash your piggy bank for a decade. i was upset when my dad turned down a job offer in germany when i was younger, but he wouldn_t have got paid as much, even if i think it_s a nicer country. i think your parents are more financially knowledged than you. they_ll have their reasons for not wanting to move to america. :]

You can_t _move_ here (legally) unless you have a sponsor. You either need to be coming here to go to university or to be employed. Either the university or employer sponsors you.

Well they don_t give welfare to non-working people here in America who aren_t citizens or on their way to being citizens. Stay where you are for now and move when you are 18.

tell them that in America, they have 99.9% of becoming rich INSTANTLY. That will make them pack their bags and move to America.

you want to move to america? gosh id love to go there. anyway try telling them all the good things about it

What is the signifiance if the first lone star state fair in texas?|188339

all i know that it was in texas and i need more information on it please help me out here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

fun

What is the coolest neighborhood to live in in Brooklyn?|185083

I_m moving to NYC to go to grad school and think Brooklyn might be the best place to be. I_d like some advice on what neighborhood(s) you think are the coolest to live in.

there are lots of great neighborhoods in bklyn....and they_re all different. it depends on what is important to you. look into: park slope (nice park and neighborhood), williamsburg (the _hipster_ haven), and brooklyn heights. these areas are on the expensive side, however, so you might have to hunt more. craigslist can be a good place to find an apt without the brokers fee, but it takes patience and persistence...good traits to develop if you_re gonna be a new yorker! good luck in grad school...hope you love nyc.

I haven_t been to Bay Ridge for a while but I remember it as a very middle class place . Depending on where you live, it is not far from the water. Also you can get the subway and go to Manhattan from there.

Brooklyn Heights is also nice and convenient to alot of restaurants etc. Lovely brownstones --- pricey.

Brighton Beach.

Cool means different things to different people. I grew up in Borough Park and that was and remains a very interesting neighborhood. I went to high school in Bay Ridge and that has become a bustling cosmopolitan neighborhood. Park Slope has long been a neighborhood with unique character. Brooklyn Heights has become a yuppie haven. Gravesend seems to be about the only large middle class family neighborhood left.

Park Slope, parts of Williamsburgh, Greenpoint, Bay Ridge, Manhattan Beach.

Manhatten

Williamsburg has gotten very trendy the new Village so to say.

in the rubbish ! stupid

bensonhurst or midwood

Rent Do the Right Thing on DVD.

bayridge is a good place thats from a new yorker who lived there 35 yrs

What is the cost of a doctors visit in America?|175824

Or do you have to have medical insurance? In New Zealand a visit costs from thirty dollars and public health at the hospitals is free, interested in the comparison.

Interestingly enough, there was an article about that in today_s New York Times, comparing the cost of health care in Canada vs. the USA.

Check out the link below to read the article, but the short answer is that health care in the USA is VERY expensive! You MUST have health insurance because even a simple visit to a hospital emergency room can cost, like, $10,000!!

Unfortunately, the people who could decide to give Americans the sort of affordable health care enjoyed by the rest of the civilized world are all corrupt and they profit from the fact that we don_t have affordable health care, so, we probably never will (see 2nd link, below)

Different doctors charge different rates. There is really no set guideline an there is a huge range in pricing.

You can have insurance and the then pricing will depend on the kind of policy you have...some people pay a 10 USD deductible for doctor_s visits, some pay a little more. Some get certain testing and procedures free, others pay a fraction of those.

There was a story on the news just the other day about a family who brought in 2 salaries, paid their bills, etc, but one member of the family got cancer and needed a treatment that wasn_t covered by their policy and the only way they could afford to pay for the treatment was to declare bankruptcy after they spent all their savings on services so they could get public health services for the remainder of the treatment.

Unfortunately, this happens here quite a lot. Here_s the video of the story:
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/v��


I_m assuming that New Zealand, like a lot of European countries has national health care (at least that_s what your description sounds like). The US has been trying to institute something like this for decades with no success, but it seems Obama may try again or at least try to improve the health care system so people don_t have to choose between food and medicine or between having a roof over their heads and staying alive.

What are the rules of having a fire on the beach in California?|106085

I live in San Francisco and want to have a small fire with a few friends tonight on Ocean Beach. I know you can_t have booze on the beach, but I don_t know the rest of the rules for size of the fire, number of people, etc...

You have to use the fire pits between Stairwells #21 and #28.

Scroll halfway down this page to find the PDF of all Ocean Beach fire regulations:

http://www.nps.gov/goga/parkmgmt/fire_be��

Where is a good place to stay when visiting Seattle for Sea Hawks vs Jets game?|160440

Looking for a hotel around the attractions of Seattle and Quest Field. Kind of on a bit of a budget, but no looking to stay in a dump.

You can actually do a quote and sort the results based on distance from Qwest Field -- so, at a glance, you_ll be able to see room rates _ how far each hotel is from the stadium

Just head over to
http://www.resideo.com/us/washington/sea��
and click the _enter your travel dates_ link. Choose your dates, submit the form. When the results appear, choose _Qwest Field_ from the _distance_ dropdown.

You can then read up on each hotel, view rooms _ rates, and book online -- knowing how far each place is away from the stadium.

I did a quick check for the dates of the Jets game, and found the Executive Hotel Pacific for $126/night:

http://www.resideo.com/us/washington/sea��

And they_re less than a mile away...

Lots of hotels within 2 miles, with several under $150/night.

Hope that helps!

The Edgewater, on the waterfront. Walking distance to Pike Place Market and the waterfront touristy stuff. It_s famous due to the Beatles staying there in the 1960s. It_s built on the very edge of Puget Sound.

Not sure how expensive it is?

I am a 22 year-old moving to Maryland and looking for a fun, safe, somewhat inexpensive neighborhood to live?|159373

I will be working in Fort Meade, MD. I would like a short commute to work, preferably 20 minutes or less. By fun, I mean nightlife, bars, sports teams, and a younger crowd around my age. Any suggestions of neighborhoods, whether outside Baltimore or DC would be appreciated.

Your best bet is Laurel or Columbia. But stay away from Silver Springs! I have over 200 family members in the area....trust me!

I live in Owings Mills... about 30-40 minutes away from Ft. Meade. My parents bought a house in Severn, about three miles from Ft. Meade. If you need a realtor to help you find a great place, let me know via email.

Living in Columbia, Laurel, Odenton or Severn will keep you near both DC and Baltimore. You have two major areas to party at without living in them.

Silver Spring

What city do you live in? Is the crime there horrible and is the mayor to blame?|106560

Trenton Nj has a mayor who is never there and crime is rampant, a 5year old girl was just raped and contracted an std, gangs rule the streets and he doesn nothing except go on safari_s w/ the clintons.

In the UK, the town where I live, it_s not that bad, with the exception of there being no community any more. If you_re different from other people in some way or some one doesn_t like you for some reason, then your life is made an absolute living nightmare.
Even elderly residents lives are made hell. One elderly resident, had a bowl of ice cold water thrown over him, whilst he was standing by his front garden gate, he was so scared after that _ two weeks later he suffered two strokes.
Six weeks later, the same elderly resident had the lock on his garage door super glued, so his family member could not access the vehicle, in order to take the elderly man to his occupational therapy appointment. The person that glued the lock, admitted what he had done _ taunted the elderly man ruthlessly, it was reported to the police _ they did nothing to the person.
I hate the society we live in today, I was always brought up to believe that you respected your elders, apparently some members of today_s society haven_t been brought up that way _ it_s getting worse. Something needs to be done to reform society as there is no love, care or feeling for another human being any more.

There is little crime in my town. And the people wouldn_t put up with it if there was. The councillors would soon all be out of jobs (we don_t have a mayor).

Our town_s last murder was in 1990. And the last one before that was in 1776.

I live in Jenison Michigan it is safe here. I like living in the town i am in.

What is a good and economically priced moving company I can hire in San Antonio, TX.?|179605

I am not moving my full apartment. I need a sofa and loveseat moved from the Lack_s warehouse to my apartment by tomorrow, Tuesday May 13.

Hey you don_t have a friend with a truck? Well if not here is a site with the listings. Hope it helps.

How long does it take to get to Ohare airport using Blue line coming from the loop?|177221

I have a plane ride to catch and I have only 2.5 hours to spare. I have to get to O_hare using blue line and was wondering if anyone knows how long it takes to wait for the train to arrive and how long the train ride is? I_m coming from the loop, am I cutting it close?

roughly an hour and a half and abpout the same geting thru security check points at Ohare

I have taken that line from the Loop to the Airport many times. And it usually takes 45 minutes only. assuming there is no construction going on with the tracks.

You should give yourself some extra time. Last time I recall there was construction going on with the O_hare blue line branch. I_d probably say give yourself an hour and a half.

About an hour...

Where is the best place to stay for a weekend series at Wrigley Field?|180079

Looking for somewhere between Wrigley and Navy Pier. Also, when I say _best_ I don_t necessarily mean the most expensive, or the one with the best reputation, but one that provides a decent value, a clean room, and a great location.

Try the Days Inn over on Diversey and Clark street. It_s walking distance from Wrigley Field (well, about six or seven blocks, but it_s a nice walk on a good day). The area has a lot of shops and bars and the hotel is always busy. In fact, a lot of touring rock bands stay there when they_re playing at bars in the Wrigleyville area. It_s pretty busy, as i said, so try to make those reservations now.

The Whitehall is a nice hotel located right next to the magnificent mile...price is good too.. The Drake is classy upscale much lower priced than the ritz carlton and the penininsula. But you can_t beat the Four Seasons Chicago, one of the nicest hotels in the world...its so choice.

I would stay downtown and take the red line to Wrigley Field. Taking the _el_ will cost you $1.75/person each way but it drops you off right next to Wrigley Field and you can easily get on the red line downtown. As for hotels I would look at the Hyatt on Wacker (near Michigan Ave and the river). It is usually rather cheap but still a nice hotel and within walking distance on Navy Pier, the redline, and shopping, and good food.
To help you with the public transportation system try:
www.transitchicago.com

What happened to Wayne the massage tech at the Soul Spa in DC? Where can he be found?|175750

He gave the best massages ever, and I was going to Soul for my birthday for his work. He_s not there anymore, and I am dissapointed!

I heard he moved the Business to Annapolis.

Umm, have you called the spa and asked?

How much does it cost to get into the Santa Clarita Aquatics Center?|189705

Its on Centre Point. In Saugus, Ca.
How much is it for kids and adults?

I_ve never heard of this place. What is it?

$3.95

When driving north on 294 into downtown chicago, what was the story behind the building with blood on the side|172968

I remember driving down 294 into chicago and if you look to your right there was a building with blood splattered right outside a window. The buliding was almost a khaki color. It was located right before the sox stadium. Anyone know where i can get info?

well, 294 doesn_t go by or near Sox Stadium. Maybe you mean the Dan Ryan X-way?

Where are any good photography classes that 2 teenagers can take?|159487

My friend and I would like to take photography classes (we are both 13), but we do not know of any good places in the Houston area. Please help! (: Thanks!

You are lucky you live in a large city and I_m sure there are a lot of opportunities. Check out some of the local galleries or photo supply shops in your area. A lot of local photographers who display their art are more than happy to, and usually often do, teach on the side for a little extra money. The nice thing about that is they usually have their own studios and you can learn the craft while using their facilities. Check with your school and see if there are any fine arts programs offered off-campus through the school district. Check with your local municipal museum. In the mean time, just keep snapping those photos and use your computer! Everything is digital these days and there are some awesome applications out there. Best of luck to you guys! My son ended up on a photography scholarship to SCAD, and he started later than you guys.

How do I dress for a 56F to 31F Chicago weather?|138851

I have lived in California most of my life and I_ll be going to Chicago.

ok I live in Phoenix, AZ and frequently travel to Chicago b/c my bf_s family lives there (about 30 mins east of Chicago)

jeans are a given.

sweatshirts, long-sleeved layering shirts (these work good for if you get hot-I did a few times during the day and we were there in November), a heavy winter jacket (and a light windbreaker for the warmer days), gloves,scarf,hat.

for night-I wore flannel pajamas and slipper socks.

bring along winter boots (for snow) just in case. I brought those along with my good tennis shoes and winter dress boots.

the cold isn_t so bad-it_s the WIND combined with the cold-lol. I could not believe how windy it was!! the cold I could actually handle pretty well and i_m used to temps being 95-110!!

just make sure to have the gloves,hat,scarf and jacket and you should be fine. I_d go w/out the long underwear-they are uncomfortable and you_ll probably get too hot and itchy.

have fun on your trip!!!

A sweatshirt (or a sweater) and a fleece. If it is going to be windy a sweatshirt (or sweater), a winter coat, and a hat. Bring with gloves just in case.

I_d suggest taking the layers off when if you are going to be inside for a while (10 minutes or longer). This means jacket and sweater/ sweatshirt off. You won_t over heat inside and you_ll be warmer when you go outside.

I know what I am talking about. I have lived most of my live in Chicago and a few years in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, which makes Chicago seem warm during the winter, where I would go on hikes for hours when there were double digit below zero wind chills.

Dress likes its going to be 15F. The windchill can take the actual temp down a few degrees. Winter Jacket with lining, hat, gloves,
gor-tex boots. Smart Wool socks.

If you are going to be outside for awhile bring your long underware as well.

Hope you have fun up here!

Layers. You can always peel off or add too as temperature and wind changes.

Is it easy to hire a car in Southern California?|161383

I am going to California in May with my boyfriend from the UK.

We are hoping just to hire a car for a couple of days or if its successful we could do it maybe more than once.

Has anyone hired one before and was it OK? What do you need to take with you? Any info would be great.

Can you recommend any company to go with?

avis as its the closest to the airport and quicker to come out

All you need to rent (hire) a car is a credit card, a current, valid driver license, and be at least 23 years old (some prefer 25 years old). If you are younger you will be charged an underage surcharge. Your U.K. driver license will be honored for the length of your visit, or for a maximum of 90 days. Please note that the (so called) International Driver License is specifically prohibited from use, by law, in California..

Most American rental cars, except the tiniest cracker box model, comes with automatic transmission (gearbox), air conditioning, premium stereo, and unlimited mileage.

The two companies that tend to be the least expensive are Enterprise, and Alamo, and the two companies that tend to be the most expensive are Hertz, and Avis. Enjoy your stay in the U.S.

You can book your car hire in California when you are there or pre-book in advance.

A trustworthy, reliable and competitive service we use is
http://www.cycars.co.uk/


Just tried a random 3 day search in from Los Angeles Airport at it is coming up with prices reduced from ��70.05 to ��64.10
Hope that helps

Hi Florence,

Peedlepup gave a most excellent answer. I would like to concur with his choices of Enterprise and Alamo. My personal favorite is Alamo. Please give him _Best Answer_.

How much money should I take to New York?|149449

Well im 12 and im going with my friend also 12 and her mom. I lov to buy purses and clothes and stuff. I also need money for food too. How much money should i take to New York?

I_m assuming you mean the city. If you are staying just for one day: 50.00 for food. Depending on what stores you shop in, I would guesstimate about 100.00 - 300.00 for shopping.

I would agree with Rob R , 400 quid should do it and then you_ll get around $780?
You can check what you_ll get for your pound at www.xe.com

Have fun New York is a great place for shopping, do NOT loose your friends mon though..lol

depending if you have to pay your room and whether or not your friends mom will pay for somw of your stuff also. i would say about 400$ is you are going for a week

Depending on your stay, at least a couple of hundred dollars.

At minimum 200

Go site seeing first. If you go shopping in NY you want be able to stop shopping.

Check out the exchange rates first it all depends on what country you are in ask some one to give you a hand.

just as much money as you want!!! as long you try and not spend it stupidly!! Even though you might not think that!!

At least $500 that should be enough

400 pounds.

35 cents

A lot!

a bunch, just grab a sackful

Is it better to purchase your Hawaii inter island flights ahead of time or when you are on your trip?|162052

Looking to find out if we can just kind of play it by ear and by flights between the islands or purchase them ahead of time?

Hello,


I recommend purchasing your inter-island flights ahead of time. I also recommend going with one of the smaller, local air carriers (see links below). Last time I was in Hawaii it cost me only $39 for an inter-island flight - way cheaper than on Hawaiian Airlines.

With the smaller carriers, just purchase a ticket for the last flight of the day. If you want to leave sooner, just show up at the airport and they can usually get you on an earlier flight. It_s like a bus pass! Usually there isn_t a fee, but be sure and check with the carrier.

Have a great trip!

P.S. You should try scuba diving while you_re in Hawaii. It_s amazing.

You can usually get away with playing it by ear, though the best fares and the most convenient flights tend to disappear about a week before departure. Transportation to the smaller islands--Molokai or Lanai-- is severely limited, and a high school sports tournament, for example, could keep you from buying tickets at the last minute.

If you like to take photographs from moving planes, you might consider a smaller airline that flies a 9-seat propeller plane. Those often have bigger windows that are less scratched up, and they fly closer to things you want to photograph, like cities and mountains. Because it is a more visceral flying experience, you will probably want to wait until after you land to eat.

My suggestion is to buy them ahead of time. There are three airlines that do interisland flights:

www.hawaiianairlines.com
www.mokulele.com
www.iflygo.com

These airlines all have low fares for certain flights...sometimes as low as $39 pp one way. Those flights fill up quickly and then you are stuck with the higher-priced fares. I have seen interisland fares for as much as $129 pp each way! If you know when you are going to travel, buy ahead of time to save money. These tickets aren_t open-ended and you will have to pay the difference if they have to rebook you on another flight at another time.

When I did that in 2007, I booked all of the flights in advance on Hawaiian Airlines. The advantage is that you can book the whole itinerary as a multi-destination trip (just click on the check box on the home page). That_s usually a better price than you can get on separate flights. Better still, you might be able to fly from one island to another then home from the second island without flying back to the first one. That saves both time and money.

How do i get to San Fransisco from Solana beach station?|172564

I_m trying to get up to San Fransisco somehow, weather it be by bus or by train. Trouble is I_m looking on the Amtrak website and i don_t see a direct rail there. Can someone help me out, by directing me to the easiest way up?

the easiest way sounds complicated on paper but if you take amtrak you would leave from solana beach and take it to LA. From there you have a choiceyou can either A) take the Coast Starlight up to Oakland and then hop on an Amtrak bus into SF or you can B) take an Amtrak bus from LA to Bakersfield then take another train from Bakersfield to Oakland then a bus into SF.
The Coast Starlight is the simpler route and it is a very nice ride since it goes up the coast, bit it takes a very long time to get there, if you go through Bakersfield it seems more complicated but it is really easy and it will save you hours off your trip.

There_s no Amtrak to SF. Amtrak goes to Emeryville, and then there is a shuttle to SF.

What to do in Big Sur during the winter - were staying at Glen Oaks?|174941

After our wedding I think my fiance and I are going to spend a few nights in Big Sur. We looked around, and not wanting to spend over 500 dollars a night, decided on Glen Oaks, the modern decor looked cozy and inviting.

Does anyone have any suggestions on what to do? It will be in the beginning of January.

Thanks!

90 miles big sur, every mile is a memory. Hearst castle, julia pfeiffer burns, pfeiffer big sur and pt lobos park are 4 must seen sites, biggest castle in US, waterfall to beach, redwood forest and wonderful hiking road, and exotic rocks and pines.

There are many cabin style hotels in big sur for $99 to 199 per night.

Visit Bixby Bridge


http://www.searchoptima.com/Big_Sur_USA.��

What would be a fun thing to do on Oahu for a school field trip for graduation from middle school?|158999

Money isn_t an issue but it has to be something fun. And no beach sorry. We want to plan for something in May btw.

ice palace?? a lot of schools go there. I went to kapalama elem. and in 6th grade that was our field trip.

I was gonna say haunama bay but you said no beaches...

dave and busters if you have adults attending the party.

im not sure if they still have this place in waikiki across of red lobster but it was a laser tag place that is fun but its really small.

Or if you can find a paint ball place in hawaii that is open for a big group like yours.

Im from hawaii born and raised been on the island for 23 years its sad enough idk where the good places are anymore..lol

I think hiking is fun like makapuu lighthouse, or even diamond head (minus the tourists).

sea life park would be a fun trip.
The zoo and waikiki aquarium is boring..but if you like that than thats cool too.

There is a race track in kunia but im not sure what it is called and it looks small..I havent been there.

and this one is really fun..

50th State Fair
Aloha Stadium
May 21-22-23-24-25
May 29-30-31

They have it in june too.
TIMES
May 21 _ June 11 6 p.m. �C Closing
May 25 Noon �C Closing
Fridays: 6 p.m. �C Closing
Saturdays _ Sundays: Noon �C Closing

GENERAL ADMISSION
Noon to 6 p.m. $3
6 p.m. to Closing $5
Under 40_ tall Free



http://www.atlantisadventures.com/oahu.c��



http://travelwithkids.about.com/library/��


bishop museum may have some fun events during may.


http://travelwithkids.about.com/library/��


hope those are good.

A few things you could do are:

Ice Palace (ice skating and stuff)
��Hawaiian Waters�� water park
Magic Show
Aquarium
Polynesian Culture Center Luau
Bishop Museum
Iolani Palace
Diamond Head Hike

I_ve also traveled with Explorica before. They are an educational tour company that could help you out. My trips are mostly history-based, but they could definitely help you plan whatever you want.

How Much Pocket Money Should I bring for a one month stay in LA?|146668

Will be based in LA, but also planning to visit NY and San Francisco for a short visit during my one month stay, my accommodation in LA is covered but probably not in NY and San Francisco, please advise, thank you!

dear god... thousands and take out more in credit.

Take as little pocket money as possible. Use automatic teller machines and credit cards. If you are foreign, you_ll get the best exchange rate from an ATM for all your purchases and withdrawls.

Never heard of an ATM?

What is the best way to look and apply for jobs when moving out of state?|171678

I currently live in Illinois but I am moving to Hawaii in May. I am not going there before I move. Do I start applying now? Or do I wait until I get there and then start applying. I do not want to be without a job for too long once I get there.

Subscribing to the daily newspaper? Looking in the telephone directory? Does anyone really still do this? Come on Clifford! Are you really placing people in jobs without using the web? Amazing.

www.honoluluadvertiser.com yes it_s free
www.starbulletin.com yes, it_s free

www.google.com amazing _new_ site that can do all sorts of things once done with papers, photographs, maps, magazines, books, etc. Oh yeah, it_s free.

Job posting sites abound! You can even find them with google! Don_t waste your time with monster. Biggest? yes. Odds of getting a hit? nil.

Join as many business networking sites as you can maintain (professional ones like www.linkedin.com, not myspace or facebook).

Good luck, what you are trying to do is possible, but be forewarned, Hawai_i has a high unemployment rate and the locals depend heavily on city/county, state and federal jobs to sustain their economy. Many more jobs are unionized than elsewhere in the US and it is a religion there. Don_t mess with the unions! If you take a job that has a union, it will not be a _choice_. Racism is alive and well, especially if you are from the mainland US. The _locals_ are from many different backgrounds, and do blend with other ethnicities, both socially and marriage, but they are still very wary of haoles (literally - white foreigner, mostly mainland US, but no longer a derogatory term, much). Not sure of your ethinicity, but if it_s not one that has been in Hawai_i for over 100 years, you won_t be there long before you experience racism at many levels. On the other hand, they can be the warmest, friendliest, most helpful people on Earth. I think it depends heavily on how willing you are to adopt to their culture, a very important part of living there. The majority are in the friendly category. I developed some very dear and life-long friends there. If you have more specific questions, post them and I_ll try to watch for them and answer.

Much Aloha!

I_d recommend Monster.com, they might also have jobs posted in a local newspaper online. I_d apply now and schedule interviews before you travel there. That way the trip won_t be waste of time.

A couple of methods I_ve used include 1. subscribing to that
city_s daily newspaper,2. consulting a telephone directory
for that city to identify recruiters, staffing agencies, etc. 3.
if you are looking for work in a particular industry use that
to identify firms that need your skill 4. check with that city_s
Chamber of Commerce . Since you_re going cold turkey just make certain you have a place to crash, as much money
as possible to amass, a current resume , be skilled in the art of persuasion , and have lots of energy. You_ll be okay. Break
a leg ...!! Remember, its all show biz...

How to get a 60 day visitor visa to Taiwan? im from Arkansas USA, I have acceptance letter from school in TW|143406

I recently received my acceptance letter and a letter for Visa application purposes from a school in Taiwan. I am now in Arkansas USA. I must have a 60 day visitor visa to go to taiwan to start my studying. Where and how do i apply for a 60 day Visitor Visa to Taiwan? Anyone know the nearest place to apply, and do I need to apply in person or what is the best option?

See 1st site below and read under _Entry requirements_ for info on getting a visa for Taiwan. There are also private companies that do most of the work for you for a fee. See the other sites for this info.

hallo,
here is the link to the embassy contact information

http://taiwan.visahq.com/embassy/United-��

contact the embassy and apply for visa.

go to visa _ passport office in your state

How much one would need to move to a strange environment, moving from northern ca to southern?|142339

Single man who is sick of his life in Fremont ca, no jobs here, no hobbies, no life here for me and want to move to San Diego Ca. I have saved about 3000. I have to find job and place there.

I undestand what your going through I just moved from fast pase San Bernardino to slow as u know what Fresno sick of my life too newly single after 10 yrs. I_m 31 startin over :)

What are the best things to do along the east coast?|145113

I_m traveling from Washington to Boston, through Philadelphia and New York in January 2010. What are the best things to do in those cities?
Thanks!

when you go to new york take a day trip into the city or head out to long island and visit the beaches

newyork is awesome you see statue of librety and you should go to massuchusets and you see alot of stuff form the wars and if you go to hershey penn. you will see a super awesome chocolate city muahaha

How to plan fun activities in snow for my family?|157716

I am planning outing with my family along with my friends. As you know that snow is falling very heavily all around that is why I searching for some good tips to plan it out.

I found

http://www.tictacdo.com/ttd//How_to_plan_fun_activities_in_snow_with_your_family_and_friends

This is very helpful. But if anything is missed on this, please add so that I can make this outing memorable for me as well as for my family too?

You seem to have a good idea of what to do when you get there. So, I_ll give you some tips on how to prepare for the trip.

Check the current weather conditions before you go (watch the Weather Channel or go to a website like Intellicast to see current temperatures and Doppler radar loops). Consider that the roads may be covered with snow and chains may be required. If you don_t have chains, the highway patrol will make you turn around, basically ruining your day. You can get them the cheapest at some place like WalMart for about $40. If you get them locally at the bottom of the mountain, they gouge you for at least twice that. Practice putting them on before you leave. And, you might want to bring along a tarp or something to set on the ground while you install them. The road will be all slushy and muddy where they will require you to install them.

Make sure you take along a cell phone or two-way radio. You can possibly get stuck in the snow or slip off the road into a ditch in snowy conditions. And, you_ll need to call someone for help. Also, take along some non-perishable food and water. If you do get stuck or run off the road, it may be a while before someone comes to get you. A basic first aid kit is a good idea, too. And, make sure everyone has warm jackets, gloves, boots, and hats to wear. It could get a lot colder than you think.

Everyone should put on sunscreen on exposed skin and lip balm, and wear good UV filtering sun glasses. The sun bounces off the snow and it kind of amplifies the sunburn effect. It_s also very dry if the temperature is below freezing, and you can easily get chapped lips and wind burn.

Be on the lookout for patches of ice on the road. Over night, it can get very cold to the point where patches of ice form. And, if the ice is in the shade all morning, it may not melt until the afternoon, if at all. And, it_s extremely slick (you_ve probably seen the videos of cars in the southeast lately spinning around on icy roads). It_s also hard to see some times. It could look like a puddle or be covered with a light layer of snow. Or, it could be black ice, where it looks like pavement, but it_s actually a layer of ice.

Keep the kids hydrated. When they run around in the snow, they may sweat a lot in their warm clothes and not realize how dehydrated they_re getting. Take a cooler full of Gatorades, bottles of water, etc.

Observe the speed limits and give yourself extra room between cars, especially if there_s a layer of snow on the road. And, be especially cautious going around turns. A layer of snow on the road can quickly get compacted by the cars and become very slick. If there are ruts in the snow from other peoples_ tires, try to drive in them yourself. You_ll be less likely to slip across the snow that way.

Good luck and have fun.

What is the hottest and most exclusive night club in miami right now?|155625

Next month I am taking my husband and some friends to Miami for his 25th birthday, we are staying at the Lowes Miami Beach, and i wanted to know what the best clubs were right now. I know clubs go in and out of style just as much as they do here in NY so i wasn_t sure if Mansion and Opium Garden were still the places to be.

I_d say Cameo, Mansion, or Prive. They_re all good, and they have different styles of music on different nights. There_s always Space, too, but it_s not on the beach (very close by though).

You can check out
http://www.cooljunkie.com/
to see what events are going on at the various clubs during the dates you_re here.

BTW, if you_re going to hang out at a hotel bar, go to the Shore Club or the Delano - not the Marlin Hotel.

I would say Mynt saturday nights...

Best night of the week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi,

Check out the Marlin Hotel NightClub and bar on Collins. Its well renowned as a happening place these days and very cool - also I_m guessing should suit your age bracket.

Fridays you can go to Cameo, Stereo/Parkewest... and Saturdays belong to Space! lol

Whats the best way to get into popular Vegas dance clubs?|168228

I_m going to Vegas soon and want to check out some of the popular night clubs. Any suggestions on the best ways to avoid standing in line? Thank you!

Get VIP line passes...lots on ebay.

If you are female, dress very skimpy and hot.

If you are male....no can do.

Feel free to contact me - I have my own VIP list to the new club Pollyesthers at the Stratosphere.

#1 Get your hands on some VIP passess
#2 Be in the company of a very hot female
#3 A couple of C-notes to the doorman

You can get VIP passes from lots of places but the safest is Vegas.com

VIP allows you front of the line access to clubs which can cut your wait time dramatically down.

The next way is going to sound shallow but its true. If you are attractive and dressed to the nine lots of times bouncers will hand you free passes/VIP to the hottest clubs.
I have witnessed ladies flirting with older gentleman in the front of the line and they were allowed to _cut in_.

Which is a good youth hostel in Chicago?|129338

I am looking for:

* Bar
* Mixed dorms
* Good location

I have already looked on such websites as hostelworld or hostelbookers, and the HI one keeps coming up as the top rated one, but it doesn_t have mixed dorms or a bar.

Any suggestions? Maybe some cool independent ones?

I am looking at going there in the final week of September.

Try Arlington House in the Lincoln Park area (
http://www.arlingtonhouse.com/).
Not too many hostels, if any, have bars in them. The drinking age makes that kinda tough. But Arlington house is in Lincoln park and there are tons of bars in the immediate area. In fact the Arlington HOuse website has a link to the ones with cheap beer and food that are nearby. Hosteling International is cool, but it_s in the Loop and on the weekends the Loop is kinda dead after 8 p.m. Trust me, the places you_re going to want to hang out are away from the Loop. Arlington HOuse is in a good location.

The Hosteling International site seems to indicated only one hostel for Chicago, info below, course you know that already. I_m not finding anything different either. Not a bad location but not with everything you are looking for.

Define hostel, because in the US, there isn_t any such thing as a hostel? Especially, in Chicago. We have motels and hotels. and hotels in chicago that has a bar, you are looking at with taxes at least $100 per night.

How can u save money at The Catalina Island?|131715

I am going to the catalina island with my family. I was wondering how I can save money and still have lots of fun. Also, is there any fun things to do at the Catalina island. Its my first time going there.

omg im going this sat ! i like jet skiing, and thier waffle shop rocks !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!��

How do I go from Commack to New York City?|139070

I_m staying at Commack and I want to visit New York city (have also plans of going to New Jersey since it_s near the place). Can anyone tell me the easiest way to go there? I don_t have a car so I will be using any of the public transportation.
Thanks in advanced!

If you don_t have a car and have to use public transportation, then you are in luck. Take the LIRR (Long Island Rail Road), it will bring you from Commack into NYC @ Penn Station (underneath Madison Square Garden). From there you can access the NJ Transit, PATH trains, AMTRAK, and NYC subway line (1,2,3,A,C).

Take the train...easiest and fastest way!

or you can take the lirr and transfer to hicksville and then take the bus from there. i think its cheaper

The fastest way is taking the LI-RR trains to Penn station,witch would be the heart of Manhattan, then transfer over to the Path trains that should be heading to New Jersey.

lirr to penn station long island rail road and buy your ticket at the little atm looking machines be fore you get on cause they jack up the price on the train

Can anyone give me some good driving directions to Massachusetts?|128934

My wife is from Massachusetts. And her family is still there. We got to thinking how nice it would be if we could live there and be close to her relatives again. But we would need some good driving directions from Missouri to Massachusetts. So we could make a little trip up there and find out if we could find any work. Does anybody have any good directions? Does anyone know if there is any work in Massachusetts or the surrounding New England states? I sure can_t find any work here. Thank you everyone.

You can get all the info you need at any of these sites ...


http://maps.google.com/


http://www.mapquest.com/


http://maps.google.ca/


Have a safe trip!!

yahoo maps or google is good.......best of luck.

Uhm yea, if you can_t figure out driving directions from Missouri to Mass, I doubt you will be able to find a job...unless you can say _do you want fries with that_?

What historical things are there to see near Mesa Arizona?|143830

I_m going to a place called Sun Lakes Arizona for a week in November. I googled it and it_s near Mesa Arizona. I would like to know what historical monuments or wonders of the world are in that Area. I plan to drive 3 hours (I think?) to the Grand Canyon. Is there anything else I should definately see? Thanks!

Sun Lakes is on the southern edge of the larger Phoenix metro area. It is closer to the towns of Chandler, Gilbert and Tempe then Mesa (although Mesa is not that far away either).

Before listing some of the historical and natural attractions in the Phoenix area, I should note that from Sun Lakes, it will actually be about a 4.5 to 5 hour drive to the Grand Canyon (because you are starting from the opposite side of Phoenix). And that is assuming you don_t leave around rush hour.

As the poster above mentions, there is a large historic Mormon temple in Mesa (Mesa was largely founded by Mormons) which is worth checking out. Mesa also has an old historic downtown area with turn of the century buildings.

In downtown Phoenix, the famous Heard Museum is considered one of the nation_s best museums for Native American arts and history. The Phoenix Museum of History is nearby and not too far away (near the Zoo in Papago Park) is the Arizona Historical Society Museum.

Being in Sun Lakes, you will be fairly close to the large prehistoric Hohokam ruins at Casa Grande National Monument (near the town of Casa Grande) which is pretty impressive.

A little to the east of Phoenix are the beautiful Superstition Mountains that are said to be the location of Lost Dutchman Goldmine. There is a interesting (if winding) called the Apache Trail (AZ88) that runs between the mountains and the lakes of the Salt River. Near the start of the road (at Apache Junction) is the Goldfield _Ghost Town_ which is really more of a tourist attraction than a real historic site, but it can be kinda fun.

On your way from Phoenix up the Grand Canyon, you could stop at Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon (famous for its red rocks and expensive resorts). There is also the interesting prehistoric ruins just off the highway at Montezuma Castle National Monument. And if you are into historic sites, you might like Jerome - a historic turn of the century mining town with lots of historic buildings - which is perched on the side of Mingus Mountain a little off the main route to the canyon.

To be honest, while Phoenix has lots of resorts, malls, golf courses and movie theaters (like you would find in any big city), it really does not have that many special attractions (historic or otherwise) that are unique to Phoenix and most of the older historic sections have long since been bulldozed and built over. Most of the more interesting historic and natural attractions are a ways outside the city.

There is a beautiful temple in Mesa Arizona, there is also a desert national park and some spectacular desert scenery.

Where is the best place to stay while attending the NAIAS in Detroit?|157311

Going to NAIAS 2009 the first weekend. Where (town) is the best place to stay for that weekend? I would like to be maybe 25 - 30 minutes away travel time wise (on a Saturday) and would like to stay in a place that has some good restaurants. I_ve already stayed in Dearborn many many times, so looking for somewhere else? Any suggestions?

Head on up Woodward, and stay in Ferndale, Royal Oak, Berkley, or Birmingham. That area has quite a lot of shopping opportunities, the Zoo, Somerset Mall (_Collection_, sorry), and plenty of variety restaurant-wise... That general area is where most of my life takes place. : )

Book in advance, and you should be fine.

EDIT: Skittles, I love Ann Arbor, but why would you suggest it when the Asker wants to drive a half hour or less to the show? Ann Arbor is a 45-60 minute drive from Detroit.

EDIT 2: I just got an e-mail from the Hampton Inn in Madison Heights. They_re in the area I recommended (15-20 minutes from Detroit). It_s a good place to stay - reasonable, clean, good location (ramp to I-75 about 1/4 away).
http://www.magnetmail.net/actions/email_��

You could stay at the Renaissance Center or the the new Westin Book Cadillac Hotel in Detroit and eat a Fishbones (my favorite). If you want to stay outside of Detroit (or both of those are full), try Weber_s Inn in Ann Arbor.

EDIT: Google says 44 mins from Ann Arbor to Detroit, but it has NEVER taken me that long...I must drive too fast, lol!

There are a couple of new hotels right downtown.

Book-Cadillac

http://www.bookcadillacwestin.com/


Fort-shelby

http://www.michigan.org/Property/Detail.��


Have you thought about a Bed-and-Breakfast?

Here are a couple that are outstanding:

http://www.theinnat97winder.com/


http://innonferrystreet.com/05/


http://www.woodbridgestar.com/


Each B_B is really fantastic, the Inn at 97 Winder, is closest to downtown, but I like the Inn on Ferry Street a little better. Ferry St is named after the guy that started the Ferry-Morris Seed Company, you can stay in his mansion. Kinda cool.

The AutoShow is a good time. If you have the time, head to the Dakota Inn. It_s a old German restaurant, opened in 1932 and is a unique place to eat authentic German food.

http://www.dakota-inn.com/web/pages/home��

I suggest you take a cab there, it is a bit off the beaten path, and I_d hate for you to get lost.

email me if you need more info. enjoy your stay

Try Royal Oak, Mi or Birmingham, Mi

What is a good website to find vacation home rentals in Northern California?|155221

I_m trying to find a honeymoon location for early October. We want something that is as secluded as is possible and is close to outdoor recreation. Beachfront would be great. Please provide websites where we might find information or if you know of a specific home, that would be great to know, too.

A website called _Vacation Rentals By Owner_:

www.vrbo.com/vacation-rentals/usa/cali��

Property owners list their own places with descriptions and contact info. Good luck and congratulations!

How long does it take to transfer between Chicago Ohare concourse C and concourse E?|125881

I have a short connection (1 hour) - will I have to go through security? How long does the transfer take between the concourses?

It_s going to take a while. You have to go through the tunnel from C to B... then walk through B.... then transfer terminals... then re-enter security....

You should just fly direct.

.

One hour should be fine. 30 minutes is worst case to get from Concourse C in Terminal 1 to Concourse E in Terminal 2. You will have to walk a ways, but you don_t have to be a perfect physical specimen to make in on time.

Connections between Terminals 1, 2 and 3 are all beyond the security checkpoint, so you won_t have to worry about having to get do TSA again unless you do end up leaving the terminal.

And that will happen if you try to take the PeopleMover trains between terminals. At least you won_t have to walk between terminals, but you_ll have to get past TSA again.

It shouldn_t take that long, you won_t hve that far to go. I_d say about 30 minutes, tops. (depending, of course, on what time of day your arrive, what day of the week, etc. For instance, if you were transferring at 10 p.m. on a Tuesday, it probably wouldn_t be that difficult to get from one to the other.)


http://www.chicagotraveler.com/chicago-o��

Anyone who tells you 30 minutes is a true optimist.

A. It_s a long walk and depending on the time of day you may have some _people traffic_ slowing you down.

B. You have to go through another security check point and depending on the time of day and the number of screeners and machines, that alone can take 1/2 hour, especially if they pull you aside for _special screening_.

C. Concourse E is no little place. You may have a 10-15 minute jog if your plane is at the end of the concourse.

D. You actually have to be on the plane a minute before they close the doors or some of the airlines will refuse to board you.

You might be able to do it in an hour, especially between 11 am-1 pm or after 8 pm and before 4 am. But the rest of the day is a crap shoot. But then, this is why I prefer flying out of Midway whenever I can.

How long untill Greyhound does away with the Delays/Cancelations and starts working again?|151959

With this Snow Storm hitting,How long do you think it will take the Canceled/Delayed routes to re-open?

Actually, they_ve been working at getting the arrivals and departures closer together. The main problem is traffic and weather. No one can predict how either one will go.

roughly 12 minutes

How do you get to the Bronx from Midtown?|115453

I am taking Amtrak that gets off at Penn Station, and I need to go from there to the Bronx (Throngs Neck/SUNY Maritime). Does anyone know how/the fastest way to get there? I don_t have a problem walking 10ish blocks to get to a subway stop, and was looking to take the subway and then a bus....Any tips? Thanks.

My friend, here how to get from Penn Station to SUNY Maritime College.

Step 1: take the uptown (northbound) #1, 2 or 3 subway lines (Red Line in the subway map) from Penn Station to Times Square.

Step 2: at Times Square, transfer upstairs to the 42nd Street Shuttle (Black Line). Take the Shuttle eastbound from Times Square to Grand Central.

Please note when boarding 42nd Street Shuttle at Times Square, there is a gap between the platform and the train, so watch your step.

Step 3: at Grand Central, follow the directional sign leading to you the # 4, 5, 6 and 7 subway lines (Green and Purple Line). Take the Bronx-bound (northbound) #4 or 5 express train from Grand Central to 125th Street.

Step 4: at 125th Street, transfer across the platform to the #6 local train (Green Line). Take the Bronx-bound #6 train from 125th Street to Westchester Square-East Tremont Avenue.

Step 5: at Westchester Square-East Tremont Avenue, transfer downstairs (the station is elevated in the Bronx) to the Bx40 bus. Take the eastbound bus from the subway station to SUNY Maritime College. The bus will leave you right at the front gates of the college.

The fare on the subway is $2 each way. The transfer between the subway and bus, and vice versa, is free. However, if you_re town in for week or two, you can purchase an unlimited ride MetroCard, which will give you unlimited rides on the city_s subway and bus system.

A 7-day pass will cost you $25, while the 14-day pass will cost you $47.

I hope this information is very helpful.

Good luck
Native New Yorker

I_m sorry, not only was that too much information, it was wrong, added extra steps, and was not consistent with what the trip planner would have told you if you_d used it yourself.

Must agree here. The 2 to the Bx40 works a bit better.

hopstop.com has become a great way to answer this kind of question; I didn_t use it much when it started, but it_s become a fully-featured, well-developed site since then.

Throgs Neck/SUNY Maritime is what you_re looking for.

To get there:
Uptown 2 train, at Penn Station. Get off at E Tremont Ave/W Farms Sq. Then, take a Fort Schuyler-bound Bx40 bus. Get off at the Fort Schuyler entrance, the end.

Fare - $2, pay by MetroCard. The transfer from the 2 to the Bx40 is free, encoded on the MetroCard. Almost no walking required at all.

http://tripplanner.mta.info/


Try that. And it_s Throggs Neck. Enter starting point and destination and this thing should help you out.

Oh, and while the D does go to the Bronx, it goes no where near Throggs Neck.

take the D train it runs from the bronx to Brooklyn

Walk, you_ll save money

Why are electricity bills more expensive in one area of Vegas then in another?|141740

Who pays the most on their power bill in las vegas, how much and why?

The cost per kilowat hour is the same however Las Vegas is in the Mohave Desert so it depends on which part of the valley you live. Some are hotter than others. The further west toward Red Rock the lower the temp, the further toward Henderson the higher, etc.

And depending on when the home was built, the insulation could be way different and the type of windows.

The general cost is regulated per kilowat hour as a previous poster stated. Several factors go into how much a person pays - the most obvious is how energy-efficient a place is. It can be in total shade, but if the AC isn_t efficient, you_re going to spend out the wazoo when the temperature hits 110! Ditto if the appliances are energy suckers.

I agree with the other poster. the utility is regulated and cannot selective charge for service. the cost differntial can be climate, as the poster said. also if you have an older house with poor insulation will cost more to heat and light.
I have a 2000 house and it does lack in winter insulation so the heat is higher than I prefer. but have to deal with it.

Do you find industrial areas to be adventerous? Do you like taking a drive through them on road trips?|127860

Just some type of character I find in areas where there are lots of trucks and warehouses, oh and don_t forget the train tracks.

Yes driving through industrial areas are interesting.

What is the difference between times in walking and driving.?|138958

For example: If i drive 3/4 across my 1 sqaure mile suburb to a friends house taking 5 minutes. How long would it take to walk there if im going about 3 MPH walking?

In the New York and Boston areas, congestion during commuter hours is so bad that there may be little difference in walking and driving times, or walking is faster. You ask _If i drive 3/4 across my 1 sqaure mile suburb_, but since I have no idea where your suburb is, I couldn_t guess.

How can you get Student visa to the states?|138477

My brother is applying for student visa and what did they ask in the interview and what kind of paper work did he need?

See site below for all student visa information.

contact colleges

Where should i celebrate new year eve and new year day in the bay area?|140082

I like to spend new year eve and new year day out with my wife and 2 year old daughter. I love to go some places that my wife and my daughter can enjoy the activities. I have 3 and a half day off. It is too late to book the ticket for disneyland.

Bay area? Do you mean San Fran?

Sunday, go to the zoo during the day and Chuckie Cheese for pizza and games. Home by 7 PM (Before the drunks and weirdos take over the streets).

Monday. Exploratorium (if it_s open).

See below for contact info

Wondering what to do on new years eve???

MyNewYearBash.com contains details of the hottest new year parties happening in the major Indian cities of Bangalore, Mumbai, New Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida etc.

Happy Partying and Happy New Year 2010 !!!

Go to http://www.mynewyearbash.com/

How warm is the water in Florida?|114379

I_m specifically thinking about Miami and South Beach, Florida. I heard that it is quite warm, especially during the summer. But is it warm during the winter months?

Ideally, I_d like to know the water temp on the beach by month, but a high and low over the year is also good.

The surf temperature goes down into the 60s, during the winter but it feels warm compared to the air temperature.
Feels like bath water in the summer.

Surf temperature averages 74 degrees.

You might be able to find the answers to your questions at www.wunderground.com, I live in Florida and it helped me plan my outdoor wedding 2 yrs ago. PS It starts to really get chilly here in January.

Oh! It is warm in Miami, and the water is warm in the winter months. You are coming for a visit? By all means, enjoy yourselves. The water is great, and the weather is fine!

They keep it that way in the tourist areas. If you don_t speak Spanish, don_t even consider moving here! South Florida, is the northern post of the Caribbean Islands. Haiti, Cuba, and Nicaragua.

You have been enlightened. Enjoy your vacation!

How does Google Maps, Mapquest and/or Bing determine a start or end point when you only indicate a city/town?|161273

Speculate if you like but please provide a link to back up your reply if you are sure of the answer.

no link ... but the have maps loaded into a data base from last 5 years . it traces the main roads from your start to stop as they see the side roads change

they start from the center of the town, it might be like 5 minutes from your house.

Uhmm theyy would start from the center of the town __ End at the center of the next town ...

http://maps.google.com/

Where is the cheapest place to live in Utah?|160206

My fiance and I are tight on money at the moment, but we really need to move into Utah. We_re only looking for a one bedroom apartment, as it_s only a temporary situation. Where is the cheapest place to be? Any specific quotes?

Well, I just moved from Salt Lake City a few months back and I was paying $620 for a nice one-bedroom by the University of Utah. You can find cheaper apartments if you don_t want to live in a very nice area, though. But, Salt Lake does have some good deals.

The closer to SLC the more rent will be.

Logan and Brigham have some great deals on rentals.

My in-laws rent a 2 bed apartment in Brigham for $425 a month.

In Logan you can find places small places for $350.
Try KSL.com and Craigslist.com to see what is on the market in different parts of the State.

Good luck. Utah is a beautiful place.

How easy is it to get from Anaheim into LA?|111298

I am planning a honeymoon to America next year. We are planning to spend a couple of days in Anaheim ( We have never been to Disneyland) we would also like to spend one day in LA - visiting a couple of the usual touristy things. I have been told that we would have to hire a car to get from Anaheim to LA but neither my fiance or I are keen on the idea of driving in another country with different road rules etc We have also been told taxis can be pretty expensive. Would it be possible to use public transport or should we give up on the idea and spend the extra time with Mickey?

well from Anaheim you do have a couple of choices
there is a direct bus from Anaheim to downtown Los Angeles
the cost would be $2.25 for the trip or you could get a day pass
for $5.00 +1.00 for freeway zone charges)
the day pass would be good all day including the subway if you wanted to go Hollywood or Universal studios
another alternative is to use Metrolink from the Anaheim Metrolink/Amtrak station to Union station (hold on to your metrolink ticket as it acts a like pass on connecting transit
(including the subway to Hollywood or Gold line to Pasadena

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding. I_m sure you will enjoy your honeymoon in Anaheim.

There are several ways to get to the _touristy_ areas of Los Angeles from Anaheim. It_s only about 30 Km. or so. There is the city bus system, a commuter train, and commercial guided tour companies that might meet your needs. I know you said you didn_t want to rent/hire a car, but that would be the most convenient means of travel. Traffic laws are fairly common world wide, and the traffic really isn_t that unbearable (or maybe I_m just used to it). Welcome to the United States and enjoy your stay.

When it gets closer to your _special_ day post this question again, and we can give you more specific ideas.

its only 30 minutes drive, but I suggest you stay in orange county, more to see and do, and less crime. If you want to go to LA then take the train, and use the metro, very efficient, cheap, and fast.

1. take shuttle to lax from disneyland.
2. take private shuttle ($70 approx).
3. not sure about trains, but try amtrak from anaheim to union station.

Where is a good place to meet nice people in Los Angeles on a weeknight?|124591

I_m a bit of a socially anxious guy in my late 20s. I just want to meet some nice people who aren_t stuck up and judgemental. I prefer to go out on weeknights and not on weekends because I am intimidated by large groups of people.

If you think you might be interested in a support group this one is held on a Wednesday night. I_ve heard it_s a pretty good group that also does some social activities together. I thought of going but it_s too far from where I live, etc.

WED 8pm Social Anxiety/Shyness

http://www.shareselfhelp.org/directory_m��


Also, this website looks interesting

http://www.mypeopleconnection.com/index.��


and there is
http://www.meetup.com

You might find a small group of people who share an interest you have.

hmm lol, i_ve been here 3 yrs and only met a handful of nice people.. good luck!

How long would it take to ship something from Washington to Wisconsin?|108335

I baught something on ebay, and the seller put it in the mail right away. How long would it take to get to me here in wisconsin if they live in washington?

ask the shipper. this is not a travel question.

Wheres the coolest place to be for Halloween in the United States?|134224

I want to take a trip towards the end of October to some state that really knows how to celebrate Halloween. What I dont want is Halloween in Hawaii, or Halloween in Arizona. I want some place that captures the essence of autumn, pumpkin carving contests, street masquerades, themed food and drink, those fun houses where people jump out at you.


Some place where the leaves are beautiful and the culture is inviting, fun, and classically cool.

Got any ideas?

Salem, Mass. Maybe they have a witch_s convention. Or Eerie, Indiana. Maybe Hell, Michigan is having devil of a time.

Ybor city, just outside of Tampa, the best

http://www.ybortimes.com/guavaween.html


Makes Mardi Gras look like a bunch of Girls Scouts

Hi,

You can get very useful info related to tour spots from http://www.bestdealsononline.com . Check it out! Happy Journey!!

You just asked this and I said Ohio

What would happen if a war broke out between the cities of Chicago and Boston?|108141

It_s for a sociology/writing project--what do you think would happen? What would the conflict be over? How long would it last and who would win? How would Daley react? Thanx!

If the Cubs and Redsox both make the series, a war WILL break out!!!

I_m pretty sure Chicago would win... I have no idea what the conflict would be over. If we_re hypothesizing about a conflict that might arise in the future. I would say _Food_ is a likely scenario.

Chicago is the largest distribution hub in the midwest, with access to highways and waterways. As food shortages and rationing continue to be affected by climate change and growing population its not unlikely that Chicago, Chicago businesses, Chicago media outlets, the Chicago government, and citizens would control accessability.

If the conflict came to blows Chicago has a distinct advantage because of the access to production in the midwest. Weapons facilities and National Defense resources are scattered about Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Wisconsin and Missouri. They_d also be able to sustain more stress on recruiting for a general militia. Many people across the region identify with Chicago as a metropolitan mecca, where as Boston can only draw from Massachusetts and the other five New England states, which aren_t very populated in comparison.

Finally Chicago would win due to longevity. If resources or morale began to wane a different kind of work ethic and competitive drive would generally take over the population, which incidentally is much more conservative and optimistic than is generally seen in New England. Politicians, like Daley, in Chicago are plenty adept at propaganda. They_d have no trouble blowing hot air to inject some vitality and support for sustained battle.

Daley would pretend not to know what_s going on but continue to bid for the Olympics.
There_d be a hell of a basketball game, though.

What places to visit in American states?|197901

Myself and a friend are planning on traveling all the American states in a few years time. Are there any places that anyone thinks we should definitely visit?

Get a book that tell you the most popular tourist attractions and a good map and go for it. There are alot of things to see here. I would want to see Mount Rushmore and the Grand Canyon and Hollywood and especially Four Corners. Oregon is fantastic as is Colorado. New York City would be good. I took an RV trip with my daughter for a year and we toured the U.S. The only place I wouldn_t bother with is the South. Atlanta and Charleston were pretty but most of it was sad. It was ugly as well as very unkind people who still think and act as they did before the emancipation proclamation. Most of the mid west is just open flat country with very little to see. But if you get a good book you can pick and choose where to go and what to see.

New York and Los Angeles are cool places to visit as far as big cities.
The redwoods in California.

Grand Canyon in Arizona, YellowStone National Park in Wyoming.

Miami, Florida. (the State of Florida has most of
the theme parks like DisneyLand, and so on, but Miami is quite a unique city)

Las Vegas (the oasis in the desert) Great for gambling, and other entertainment.

Chicago, Illinios.

The entire west coast.

The Entire east coast..... but the west coast is nicer and more picturesc in my opinion. Google the Pacific Coast Highway.

If you can afford it, I would recommend renting a car and traveling around to multiple locations throughout the country, but that would also require a ton of time, as well as money.

Plan your trip around National Parks. You_ll get to see a lot of American history and heritage as well as beautiful natural landscapes, etc. They tend to be inexpensive places to visit and you can get a National Parks Passport for 8 bucks and fill it with passport stamps along the trip so you_ll have a souvenir when you_re all done!

A trip visiting all 50 states will take a LONG time - the US is HUGE, and Alaska and Hawaii are very far-flung.

There are guidebooks that will describe the various attractions and sights in all the US states, as well as on-line sources. Each state has a department of tourism, so you could search _[name of state] tourism_ to get leads to info. Fodor_s and Frommer_s have printed and on-line guides to various states and countries.

If you decide to visit New York state, e.g. Niagara Falls, be sure and look into the Finger Lakes region of central NY. It was recently named the best lake destination in the world! It_s beautiful and quiet.

Here is a website that have lots of interesting places in its USA directories. Like list of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, Hookah Lounges or Shisha Bar, Nail Salons, Food Paradise Restaurants - The Travel Channel, The Florida Keys and Key West

Michigan. we have the great lakes Lake michigan has the best beaches and a beautiful shore line. we also have over 300 waterfalls. The upper peninsula is breath taking. You need to see the upper Tahquamenon Falls and see Lake Superiors Pictured rocks National Lake Shore you have to do the boat cruise and go see The Porcupine Mountains also known as Lake of the Clouds

I_ll agree, NYC is definitely great to see, but Chicago is also quite amazing. and of course the surf on the oceans. Best places for that - Miami and Santa Monica. I_m quite jealous of your trip but I hope you have the best time!

well, i_ve driven from California to Vermont and i can tell you the west coast is nice, the east coast is nice, New England is nice, and everything in between is a sh!t hole. don_t bother with the mid west, the south, or Florida.

depends what your used to now.
i reccomend new york city though!or los angeles.but those places might be too in-your-face becasue of the fast-pace life.
if you want a laidback trip i reccomend miami

new york city!!! the greatest city in the world

New York City, duh!

What of national interest is there to do in your town?|122348

What of national interest is there to do in your town?
Please answer the above question and sate where you are located (city/state/country). I_m thinking of taking a holiday. Thanks. ___

The Sears Tower?

Grand Rapids Michigan Lake Michigan has the best beaches and a beautiful shore line. Michigan_s Adventures just north of Muskegon Michigan.

How can I get a booking slip from airline without actually buying a ticket?|197232

I am applying for a UK visa, do I need to submit return ticket along with other document to apply for visa? I surfed on the internet and found that just providing a computerized booking slip from airline would be enough and I don_t have to buy the ticket. Now I am trying to find how to book the seat without actually paying for it, but I didn_t get any clue. can some one help me please?

Go to a real travel agent and ask them to reserve a seat for you + print the reservation. They can _hold_ the reservation for a limited time without you having to pay for the ticket.

Note that you will need a _ real _ round-trip ticket to show the Immigration Officer when you enter the UK.

Okay, first of all are you planning on staying in the country illegally? Or are you going to leave within the required time period (usually 90 days without a visa and 6-12mths with one)?

You may be able to find an airline that offers round trips where you can move the return date with little or no fee. Or you can buy a return ticket separately and then adjust it or get a refund (make sure which ever airline you pick offers this).

What are the best cities in California to live in?|195329

My mom plans on moving to california with me an my younger brother. She wants to either rent a 3 bedroom apartment or 3 bed house for no more than $1500 a month. The area must have low crime incidents and higher education levels and low pollution. And somewhere pretty close to Los Angeles. I_d appreciate your answers.

Murrieta/temecula right now the prices are down and it_s a really nice area near wine country somewhat close to LA and san diego we have a lot of commuters that live here. It_s safe and great for families.

I would say Silver Lake, which is in Los Angeles. Silver Lake has a great education system and it_s crime rate is extremely low. Bad news is the average cost of a 1 bedroom is already over $1,300.

damnit somebody took compton..so ill be serious and say san diego if u have money. la jolla is a rely good area there by the zoo

compton

What is the cheapest way to get To California from Mississippi?|104878

It_s me and my Girl friends 2 year anniversary coming up, but shes about 3,000 miles away and I would love to be able to visit her before are 3ed anniversary. I don_t care how far away to leave date would be, but what would I be the best deal to travel across the us and back round trip? (bus or train, even a barge ship if that_s possible) We are really desperate to see each other at this point. Please help two people in true love get to meet. Any help would mean the world to us... thank you.

hitch hiking probably would be but not the fastest or the safest

Tell me a good place to live in the Northeastern United States?|146802

My husband and I are 27, college educated, possibly looking to start a new life somewhere. We like a little city action, but like the suburban/rural places too. I am a preschool teacher and he is in the radio broadcasting field.

Portland, ME or Burlington, VT

I agree with the Portland, ME suggestions. It is a wonderful town. BUT - Maine is consistently the most expensive state tax burden in the US. Portsmouth, NH, which is south of Portland about 1.5 hours, is also quite nice and NH doesn_t have near the tax burden.

Burlington VT is a great town.

Come and spend a few weeks. There are many many many places.

I understand that rhode island is nice or maybe boston

BURLINGTON,VT IS A NICE CITY

What local events are planned in February 2009 in the Greater Seattle area that would interest visitors?|195810

We have guests coming from Australia and we would like to show them local sights other than the usual Space Needle, Pike Place Market, the Ballard Locks, museums, Mt. Rainier, or Snoqualimie Falls. Looking for local events in western Washington State during the first part of February.

I think (this changes so I_m not sure check your calendar), the International District celebrates Chinese New Year and typically have festiviites going on down there. You can go for dim sum at House of Hong and walk around the International District visiting Uwajimaya.
I wonder if there is snow in Australia. You could take them innertubing at Snoqualmie - that is really fun!

What does the graduation ceremony from BCT at fort leonard wood consist of?|165970

i am wondering how long i will have with my boyfriend and what i should wear?

I didn_t go though Basic Training at Fort Leonard Wood (I did live there for over a year though as a spouse), but the ceremony will depend on how many units are graduating. Each unit marchs in and then there_s speeches. My graduation was in SC and it was outdoors.

So, if I were you, I_d wear a sundress with a wide brimmed hat. You_ll want to be comfy. Watch weather.com (or your choice of weather sites) for updates and take an umbrella just in case.

How long you_ll have with your boyfriend depends on how quickly his drill SGTs release them. Does he have his orders for AIT yet? And will he stay at Wood? You_ll probably have time together. His orders will indicate when he has to report to AIT.

I_d suggest getting away from post _ heading to Springfield. There will be more hotel choices there _ more stuff to do.

Edited to add: make sure you have comfy shoes for the graduation ceremony. There may not be enough seating for all the family members present.

Edited again: Check out the Fort Leonard Wood website. There are specific rules for those allowed to go off post.

http://www.wood.army.mil/

Went through all that waaaaaaay back in 76....back then it was some marching and speeches and that was it. Immediately after I got a ticket back to Dallas and had a little time at home before reporting back for AIT. But it may be a whole different world now.

What classes are eligible for the Simone Award in KC high school football?|107736

I know that there is a separate award for the best small school player in KC but what is it and what classes are eligible for it. Is it class 6, 5, and 4 that win the Simone. Then do the other 3 classes win the small school award?

You can ask the school.

Should I get an Apartment in Hollywood that offers only Street Parking?|106857

I found a great appartment in Hollywood, but it only offers street parking. I_m worried because I drive a nice car and I_m affraid something might happen to it. I can_t make up my mind should I get the apartment or not? The appartment is on Fernwood ave, it is at the corner of St Andrews Pl and Sunset Blvd.

At least you_ll never have to shovel it out after a snowstorm.

Parking in Hollywood can be tricky. There are districts and permits that you may have to get, which could cost as much as any damage done to your car.Then there_s the street sweepers

Maybe you should ask the people here:
http://answers.yahoo.com/dir/index;_ylt=��


You do know that you_re asking this question in the Chicago section, don_t you?

Where is the best place to watch the fireworks in New york City?|191481

My wife and I are going to NYC for the first time ever, and we need to know where to watch the fireworks go off.

The closer you can get to the East side of Manhattan, the better. The City of NY closes the FDR Drive to vehicles and pedestrians can than get on and see the fireworks from there.

Also, if you can get to Roosevelt Island ( in between Queens _ Manhattan), that would be a good spot, as would any of the East River border areas in Queens (Long Island City) and Brooklyn (Williamsburg) are good alternatives.

The Brooklyn Promenade; Battery Park; the FDR Drive (which is closed to cars for the event); and Van Briesen Park and the lawn of Alice Austen House Museum on Staten Island.

Battery Park or by the Brooklyn Bridge !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

4th of July... Statue of Liberty

They close the FDR drive for viewers on the 4th of July, but warning, you will have to get there early. Seriously, if your no there by 3PM, forget about it.

Which is a better and cheap cable or dish service here in Houston?|194444

I want alot of channels with good shows/ movies. And thats doesn_t lose signal when it rains. But i don_t know of many services in Houston.
So which company is worth paying for?

Honestly none

I have Comcast as well. We_ve bundled TV, Internet, and alarm monitoring. I like the alarm service, but we_ll probably switch the TV and Internet to ATT Uverse this winter when the Comcast promotional deal expires. Our neighborhood is wired for ATT Uverse, which I did not know at the time.

I agree with Chocolatebee_s assessment of Comcast_s customer service. It is the absolute pits! That being said, they_re cheaper with the 12 month promotion and the service never goes out.

honestly none of them are that great and none are worth money. I currently have comcast and although it doesnt go out when it rains, they have the worse customer service ever, worse than the old AOL customer service.

Don_t forget ATT. They provide cable TV through the phone line.

They are all about the same. I have Comcast. They have a lot more channels than they used to have. It_s pretty good.

Directv is great! But unfortunately it goes out when it rains, but only if it raining hard...

neither get Comcast!

How far is the BAPE or BBC/ICE CREAM store from Times Square New York City?|104474

Me and my dad are planning a visit to NYC soon, and I am interested in going to those stores, so thanks for the help!

BBC/Ice Cream is in SoHo on 456 West Broadway. From Times Square you_ll want to take a downtown R train to Prince St. This will put you at Prince and Broadway. From there walk about 4 blocks west and you_re there.

What is the easiest and cheapest connection between New Rochelle and Manhattan?|109048

I am visiting Manhattan, NY for the first time but would also need to visit a friend in New Rochelle also in NY. Is there any cheaper means of commuting between these two cities? I would appreciate very much if any of you folks could help me in this adventure, what train or bus to pick from Manhattan to New Rochelle Metro bus station North Ave. area?

Thanks for your help.

I believe Metro North will take you right from Grand Central on 42st. to North Av. station in New Rochelle. Look up Metro North schedule just to make sure.

My friend, take the Metro-North_s New Haven Line from Grand Central Terminal to New Rochelle. The trip from GCT to New Rochelle take about 40 minutes and a round off peak ticket on Metro-North will cost you $12.

New Rochelle is also a stop on Amtrak_s Northeast Regional service from Penn Station. The fare, however, is more expensive than Metro-North ($48 to $60 round trip) and not to many train stop there. So I would advice taking Metro-North instead.

I hope this information is very helpful.

Good luck

Where is a good and cheap place to park when walking through the French Quarter?|118493

I have a friend coming down this weekend and she wants to walk through the French Quarter. On my own trips I used to walk from my Dardy_s house but she no longer lives close by. Where can we park that is cheap or atleast safe? We don_t mind having to walk a while.
Thanks!

Anywhere you pay to park will be safe. Cheap isn_t so easy and you will probably have to pay about $10 for _all day_. That is a LOT better than getting a ticket (min $20) or being towed (min $100).

I usually park in the Canal Place parking garage (300 block of Canal Street). There are several parking lots on Decatur Street between Jackson Square and Bienville Street. You can also use the lot on the river side of the flood wall behind Cafe du Monde (go to Saint Peter _ Decatur and turn toward the river).

Hope you have a great time!

park by the Riverwalk Marketplace on Convention Center Boulevard.

it_s not cheap $8 -$10 but they always have people walking around and it is safe.

NOLA Guy_s answer is good...

Another suggestion though... you could park at Harrah_s and walk down into the Quarter.
If you play for 30 minutes then parking is validated (and free.) Although if you lose $20 in slots then its not REALLY free.
The casinio is nice, though and your friend might want to see it anyway...

OR you could park uptown and take the streetcar.

OR Esplanade usually has some on street parking available and that_s real close to the French Market, etc.

Hope ya_ll have a great time!

You can park at Harrahs Casino and if you gamble for 30-60 minutes not sure of exact time but 1hr or less you can get validated for 12 hours of parking and park for free.

You can park in the Marigny and walk. Other than that you will find lots that charge between $10-20 a day.

just park by cafe du monde. Or look for a meter on the street. We get lucky sometimes. Weekends you don_t have to pay!

How hard is it to get a job in New York City?|191181

Well, I plan on moving to NYC for college, and I wanted a part time job on the side to pay for expenses such as food, entertainment, personal, etc. I was wondering if it was hard for an 18 year-old to get a job there? Not like a job at a law firm or anything, but maybe working at a supermarket, hotel, store, stuff like that. Wondering if places like that were hiring.

It is pretty easy. You should first target the department stores. Then go to shops,cafes etc. You will find a job in no time! Finding jobs in the city is very easy because of how over populated we are!

No work would not be hard to find. On the other hand, it would be hard to find want you initially want before putting your foot in the door. For example, right now, security work is popular in NYC and that is probably one thing the city is focusing on. You can easily find a job in security.
Go to http://www.nationalsecuritytp.com for more information.

There are always jobs available but you_re not going to get what you want for the first few months to a year. You must meet the right people.

IE: I_m an audio engineer and music business major and work for a website in the city. Now with my experience, I have met the right people and I am continuing with my education and music business.

its really easy to find jobs in fields that are in demand at the moment
there are many jobs available right now in the security field
try this website
www.nationalsecuritytp.com

I was wondering the same thing thing. I_m moving there next month also.

How do I keep myself and child safe if we cant become residents of New Jersey for 6 months?|190114

Right now I have lived with my mom for 2mths and I need to make sure that the father of my child doesnt come here to take her away from me. The courts here are saying there is nothing to do except to put it off for 6mths but I need help now... What state is going to help me be safe with her????

Don_t think the travel section is the best place to find an answer to that. If the courts are involved, you_d want to discuss this with your lawyer. If he has a history of violence against you and your child, you may be able to get an order of protection.