Any hotels in Long Beach you can live in? How much do they charge per month?|173934

I_m moving to Long Beach soon, and was wondering if anyone knew of any hotels that people can live in? How much do they charge per month?

well you can try extended stays (about 89.00 a night)
or residence inn by marriot (about 104 per night)
both are on willow not that far from Long beach airport

Long Beach Washington or, Long Beach California?

It matters were you are!!

What is the best area to Live in San Francisco for young people?|158766

For two girls in their early 20_s which neighborhood in San Francisco would be the best area to live in to be able to go out and have fun where there are a lot of other young people and more of the party life?

North Beach
but be prepared to pay a lot for rent

What quick service restaurants should I try to get the best bang for my buck at Disney World?|129042

We are doing the Dining Plan and have our table service choices reserved but now I don_t know where we should eat for quick service meals. Anyone have any suggestions? Thank you so much!!!

Magic Kingdom
1. Cosmic Rays.
2. Casey_s Corner.
3. Aloha Isle (DOLE WHIPS!)

EPCOT.
1. Yakitori House - Japan Pavilion
2. Electric Umbrella - Future World
3. Sunshine Seasons - Future World
4. Yorkshire County Fish - UK Pavilion (You can get the same fish and chips you get in the Rose _ Crown without the hassle)

Animal Kingdom
1. Flame Tree BBQ
2. Pizzafari
3. Yak _ Yeti (they have a CS next to the restaurant)

Disneys HS
1. ABC Commissary (Good Breakfast)
2. Starring Rolls Cafe (good pastries)
3. Toy Story Pizza Planet (Good, if you enjoy very cheesy pizza)

Resorts:
1. Mara - Animal Kingdom Lodge
2. Hurricane Hannas Grill - Beach Club, Poolside.
3. Old Port Royale Food Court - Caribbean Beach
4. Contempo Cafe - Contemporary Resort
5. Picabu Buffeteria - Dolphin Resort


Here are the menus.

http://allears.net/menu/menus.htm

Two of my favorites are the Pepper Market at Coronado Springs (how can you beat Ribeye Steak - Served with potato and vegetables at the Grill Station. - $22.95 or Grilled Tuna Steak - Served with a rice medley and veggies at the Grill Station. - $19.95 ) and Wolfgang Puck Express (what can I say...I like the wood-fired pizza) at Downtown Disney.

Take a look at pepper market_s menu. It_s hard to believe the choices being a quick serve location.
http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining/di��

Most of the quick service restaurants are the same price, and the same type of food wherever you go. I like Cosmic Rays in Tomorrowland at MK (
http://allears.net/menu/men_cr.htm)
-menu
and the Columbia Harbour House in Liberty Square (
http://allears.net/menu/men_chh.htm)
- menu
Animal Kingdom:

http://allears.net/menu/menu_piz.htm
- Pizzafari

http://allears.net/menu/menu-anad.htm
- Yak _ Yeti
Hollywood Studio_s

http://allears.net/menu/menu_cat.htm
- Catalina Eddie`s

http://allears.net/menu/men_tspp.htm
- Toy Story Pizza Planet

http://allears.net/menu/men_scc.htm
- Studio Catering Company
Epcot:
Sunshine Seasons :
http://allears.net/menu/men_ssff.htm


http://allears.net/menu/menu_hr.htm
- Yorkshire County Fish Shop (if you like fish)

Anyways I hope this helps

In the Magic Kingdom I like the Columbia Harbor House and Cosmic Rays

Whats the approximate weekly cost of renting a mid-sized sedan from a company like Budget or Enterprise?|139742

And are the rates pretty much the same throughout the US, or do they differ from area to area?

The rates are not the same, it depends on where you rent. Generally car rents are higher at airports

Rates vary widely. NYC is double that of Florida. Also, do you have AAA or AARP membership?

What are some of the best areas/apartments in Austin for young hipsters to live?|171843

I_m considering moving to Austin, TX next shool year and attending Austin Community College to get my associates. I_ve heard a lot of great things about Austin being a liberal, music-loving town, and plan on visiting in March to get a feel for it. I_m just wondering if there are specific neighborhoods that are best for meeting like-minded young hipsters like myself (here in St. Louis, the hipster nieghborhoods are few and far between.) Thanks.

you want to be near congress just south of the river and around campus. poor hipsters are scattered around Guadeloupe going just north of campus and slightly richer ones near the 1st and the congress st. area just south of the river.

these areas are by no means inexpensive.

they are marked by shops with murals, vegetarian food, vintage clothing stores, art shops, coffee shops, etc. etc. etc.

Some of the homes are hopelessly outdated and suffering from neglect, but somehow speak out with odd colors and varieties of potted plants. You get the picture.

Picture walking down the street and seeing that someone has taken the time to tile a small crack in the sidewalk with odd colored tiles and you go two more steps and someone has painted vegetables as a form of graffiti, then a few more steps and you find a yellow bike that is known in the area as community property.

getting more of the picture. can you smell the patchouli?

There are some new apartments off of Guadalupe and Lamar that are pretty neat. They have shopping below and are relatively close to campus (UT that is), which means you_ll be close to bus routes and to downtown. Many things to do in that area and within walking distance as well.

South Austin is the hippest-- especially Travis Heights. But it_s getting expensive. Some move even further south, but then you may be a hipster, but not environmentally-friendly, because you_d be driving a lot. Hyde Park is also hip, but more expensive. Some are moving into parts of East Austin, which is traditionally a poorer area, but pockets are changing.

You can live in some nice apartments off the warehouse district, on 5th or so. These are really nice, but on the other hand a 1/1 is around $1400 a month. If thats you thats cool, a better deal though is east of I-35. People will tell you it_s _ghetto_ but the fact is it is a multi-cultured area with a nice delveloping art scene. Also most of the people in Austin have not seen a real ghetto. This is where I live and I have a 3/2 with all appliances and a yard for $950. Also there is a ACC campus like 10 mins walking over hear and for the Rio Grande campus its only 2 miles. This is what I would recommend, but you should look for yourself. The only place I dont recommend is West Campus. Also Hyde Park is becoming a bit yuppie too, not in a good way if there is a good way.

How much are the Jonas Brothers tickets going to be for the Staples Center in Los Angeles concert on August 7?|142119

Please no rude comments if you don_t the jonas brothers then don_t be looking at this question.
I really need and answers fast!

25 -82 dollars depends if you want good or bad seats

IDK, but I think the prices depend on the city they go to, caus eppl say they_re like from 50 ,bad seats, to 100 on good seats but don_t count on it cause I_ve seen them go up to $950 where they sold their tickets, If ur on team Jonas get to them as fast as you can :D

Try looking it up on ticketmaster.com. It_s always a good resource for finding concert dates, locations and prices. Or, go to the Staples Center website.

What can visiting college students do for fun in Kansas City?|125780

I_m visiting Kansas City from Oct. 28-31 with a group of 7 students from Florida for a college newspaper conference. We_ve never been there and would like to go out while we_re there. Are bars and clubs all 21-and-up in KC? Only about half of us are over 21.

Kansas City has a number of great haunted houses in the fall that are worth looking into. You_ll notice several people have already mentioned Worlds of Fun, an area theme park. There_s also the numerous shopping areas such as the Country Club Plaza in KCMO and Legends in KCK near the race track.

You might want to keep tabs on some of the community calendars as your trip nears - both the KC Star (main stream newspaper) and the Pitch (alternative free press paper) have them on their websites - see sources below.

Yes, most of the bars are 21 and over, though some do all-ages shows (or at least 18 and up) from time to time.

Worlds of fun has halloweekends going on at that time or the Legends shopping center is fun too. Also the plaza can be fun, but I like the legends there is a club, actually I think it is 3 in one, they have a bowling alley an adult arcade and a ton of shopping. They keep building on to it but its alot of fun. Also you can go to the haunted houses, but they aren_t as fun when it is that close to Halloween but if you have never been then it would be fun, there are just alot of people there

The haunted houses under the 12th street bridge is the thing to do in the fall in kansas city. They are in old run down warehouses. They are all really neat but I would recommend The Beast. It takes a couple of hours to get all the way through it. Worlds of Fun also has haunted houses around halloween so you could get two in one. Go to the haunted houses then get on a roller coaster. All the good bars you have to be 21 to get in trust me I_m only 20 and all my friends are already 21. And of course you have to have some bbq when you come to kansas city. Aurther Bryants and Fiorella_s Jack Stack Barbecue are my two favorites.

I would go to tthe Power and Light district downtown. You can listen to good music, have a great dinner, etc. Or you could see whats going on at the Sprint Center during that time. (KC bars are all 21+) but if you wanna drive to Lawerence KS, its about 20-30 minute drive, their bars are all 18+.
The plaza is always a fun time! Tons to do there! Worlds of Fun is ok too. Comedy clubs like Sanford and Sons...
Oooh! and the haunted houses are amazing here! Under the 12th STreet bridge downtown. They are huge and really scary and fun. They are old abandoned buildings that are renovated into haunted houses. Creep you out too!

Forget about bars, go to Worlds of Fun! It_s right off of I-435 just 7 miles northeast of Kansas City, Missouri/Kansas. It has some great roller coasters and is really fun.

Worlds of F*in Fun!

Where in the east coast can i find the best place to start raise a family?|126261

Preferrably a place that_s not so crowded but not so isolated and have the lowest cost of living.

Portland, Maine
Manchester, New Hampshire
Richmond, VA

New England. VT or NH are 2 of the best kept secrets.

Colubmbia or Greenville, SC. Decent places, low cost of living. Nice areas, too. I_m looking at moving there myself in the next few years.

Can someone give me information about the Florida Keys?|158069

I am planning to visit the Miami, Florida area in January. I would like to visit the Keys but time only permits me to stay one night. So it would be most of 2 days, and one night. I would like some suggestions for interesting sights, restaurants, and attractions along the way to Key West, or Key West itself. Thank you.

You haven_t listed your age or what you are interested in doing but here goes. I would book a B _ B in Key West as close to Duval Street without being on Duval Street. You can take the Old Town Trolley and Hop on/Hop off all day. Hemingway House is nice as is the nearby lighthouse. The aquarium is top notch and there are all sort of touristy things including shopping in that area. Mallory Square at Sunset if a must do to see the vendors and performers.

There are boats and sea planes that do day trips out to the Dry Tortugas that are fabulous for the day for snorkeling (if you don_t mind the cold), beautiful water, and bird watching. It is about $100 but the boat trip includes 2 meals and a tour of the fort on Garden Key.

There are numerous fantastic restaurants and you really can_t go wrong with the seafood. The bars up and down Duval street usually have live music and lots of people.

Up and down the drive on the Overseas Highway there are numerous places to stop and look like feeding the Tarpons on the North tip of Lower Matacumbe Key at Robbie_s Marina so take your time and enjoy. My favorite restaurants in the Keys include Bentleys at the 81 1/2 Mile Marker in Islamorada, Lazy Days at the 80 Mile Marker in Islamorada, Cafe Sole on Frances Street in Key West, Camille_s in Key West and Blue Heaven in Key West.

Mallory Square, on the west end of Duval st. is the place the previous answer referred to. It_s quite a party watching the unusual crowd watch the sunset.
Duval st. is where things happen in Key West and there are lots of restaurants and still a few of the old bars from the days of Hemingway.

It has been years since my last trip to the Keys. I was working on a shrimp boat working out of there way back in the eighties. But one of my favorite memories is of all the street vendors/shows on the west side of the island. It used to be called Sunset Beach because you could watch the sun set into the Gulf of Mexico. But there were always stuff like mimes, magicians, and the like. Other than that, it was mostly partying at night. Hope you have a safe and fun trip. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

I haven_t been to the Keys in awhile but here are two of my favorite websites that I look at all the time because I love the Keys!!



http://fla-keys.com/




http://www.florida-keys-guide.com/


I do think you should definitely check out Smather_s Park / Beach! It_s beautiful. And Duvall Street is a must-see in Key West!

KW is so small that if you just hang out around Duval St., you_ll see most everything of interest.
The trip down on the Overseas Highway is pretty but you don_t have to stop to enjoy it.

|122998

What is that asian grocrey store in hawaii?|148888

I used to live in hawaii and I got some _Diamonds of sugar_ there, I really liked them and I know they have them but I can_t remember what it_s called.

Diamond is a brand of sugar.
The biggest Asian markets here now are the two Don Quijote (on Kaheka and Makaloa) stores (also on Farrington in Waipahu)
There is also Marukai
http://www.marukaihawaii.com/english/Abo��
and Palama Supermarket on Dillingham.
There is a huge candy, nut and snack store in Waipahu called Wholesale Unlimited

http://www.cybersnacks.net/contact.html

Also, there are many smaller stores - search for _crack seed_ for snacks

Don Quijote has a big asian section, we sometimes call it the _Asian Wal-Mart_ because half is American, half is Asian.

Ranch 99 in Mapunapuna

Shirokiya

How do I go from Brooklyn to Washington DC via train or Greyhound?|146971

I_m looking for info on how to catch a train or bus from Brooklyn to Washington DC. I_m aware it_s about a 4 hour commute. What_s the best way? And how/where can I catch it?

If you decide to go by train, you would start by taking the subway from Brooklyn into Manhattan, getting off at the Penn Station stop at 34th Street.

At Penn Station you_d get on an Amtrak train heading to Washington, DC. There are two major types of trains: the extra-cost Acela service, which is aimed at expense-account travelers, and the more moderately-priced Regional service trains. There are trains throughout the day.

If you want to go by Greyhound bus, you would take the subway from Brooklyn to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan (at about West 40th Street), where you can catch a bus to Washington, DC.

Here_s a link to Amtrak_s website:

http://www.amtrak.com

Go to the Brooklyn, NY Greyhound station. The address is:

BROOKLYN GREYHOUND STA
288 LIVINGSTON ST
Brooklyn, NY 11217

and catch the bus going to Washington, DC.

you_re probably gonna have to transfer in Manhattan for the DC bus.

and the trip by bus will take a minimum of 6 hours each way.

the trip will cost about $89 per person.

Train is more comfy. Take Acela.

If you decide to do the cheap route ($20+ one way) take the Chinatown express from Chinatown NY to Chinatown DC

or the Peter Pan Bus for a few bucks more.

you could check out the many bus services
from New York to DC
(including Bolt, megabus and other carriers
as well)

My husband and I are leaving on a 800 miles road trip Sunday. What are good ways to pass the time?|125773

What are good travel games? Trivia? etc.

We stocked up on magazines and ITunes already.

pull over and have sex every 75 miles if your not driving and on a bus go in the bathroom and do it

When travelling in Canada or the U.S.A, my husband and I tend to listen to the CBC or NPR respectively on the radio non-stop. It_s available pretty much anywhere throughout the country, and you_ll always learn a lot through the variety of programming they have and will never get bored. Best of all, the programs tend to incite a lot of conversation - and debate - between us.

Travel games will get old really fast...you_re better off just chatting and staring at the scenery.

I always like to take the cards from my Trivial Pursuit games with me on road trips.

and IPOD with speakers is a good start.
Get a trivial pursuit board game, but just use the box of questions.

I have a cd, that is sooo fun. Its called Battle of the Sexes.....

check walmarts game section for CD type games such as that.

You can also do I SPY games...or picking letters or numbers on license plates...kinda kiddish, but it works.

Find different radio stations at each area you drive thru....Listen to the news.....

Take a camera and dont forget to take pictures!!

Take an Ambien or a Soma and just let your husband drive.

Books on CD/tape.

Cross word puzzles. The person sitting can ask the person driving and the person sitting writes down the words.

or Travel Scrabble: the person driving calls out random letters from signs and billboards. The person sitting then has to make some words and a sentence with the words. This can get very silly.

One great way to pass the time on a road trip is to pick a subject that both of you are interested in and then quiz each other. For music, you could do _Name that Tune_, either by humming a few bars or giving a verse or two. Movies is another excellent category.

Second, I don_t know how long you_ve been married or how busy your lives are, but a long road trip can be a great time to _reconnect_ with each other. You can review your memories about how you met, when you dated, your marriage, your early years, etc. Also, good marriages take work. This trip will be a great opportunity to review your shared goals, your life plan, and ideas for strengthening your marriage.

Good Luck!

listen to music
chill
sleep
talk
read a magazine
read a book
watch a movie
think
eat
draw
write
plan

How much does a cab ride from the Indianapolis International Airport to the Indianapolis Amtrak station cost?|135406

I_ll be flying into Indianapolis and then catching a train later in the night. Any other transportation suggestions from the airport to the train station are welcome.

Use expedia or similar to check the total distance and see if a cab with meter is an option.

How long for mail from colorado to virginia?|160927

Ok just want to know how long it will be cause my internet is down and we need to send some news to the family.

hi there, two to three days!!


http://www.usps.com/business/mailingtool��


best wishes..

thank you....

Besides Washington DC, what are must sees in the Virginia area when staying close to Dulles?|144881

We_re going to the Air and Space museum around Dulles on Friday, and back to DC tomorrow, so today we want to go somewhere within a two hour distance from Dulles.

Where would you say is a must see? It can be historical, or just somewhere really fun.

There are several wineries to the west of Dulles in Loudon county
http://www.visitloudoun.org/visitors-gui��


Across Rte 28 from the Air and Space Museum is Sully Historic Site. There are guided tours that highlight the early 19th century life of the Richard Bland Lee family, tenant farmers and enslaved African Americans.
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/Sully��


Manassas Battlefield about 15 miles southwest of the Air and Space Museum is a historic Civil War battlefield. There are lots of fields and sites to hike and walk and explore the first and second battle of the Civil War. Most of it you are on your own, with an information pamplet and monuments, markers and signs to read.
http://www.nps.gov/mana/


Just south of the battlefield in manassas is splashdown waterpark. That can be alot of fun after hiking through the fields on a hot day. They have discount prices after 3pm.

http://www.splashdownwaterpark.com/

Bull Run park and Manassas battlefield park are both cool. Civil war history stuff, but really nice very large parks even if you_re not into the Civil war. Bull run has nature trails, a pool and they used to have a ranger take small groups around and give them a little tour of a few of the sights, I don_t know if they do that anymore. The counties in the area of Dulles airport are Fairfax and Prince William. You might look them up and see what_s going on. Then there is Mount Vernon, the home of our first president. The estate, gardens and farm of Mount Vernon totaled some 8,000 acres in the 18th century. Today, roughly 500 acres of this historic estate have been preserved 16 miles south of Washington, D.C., on the banks of the Potomac River. Visitors can see 20 structures and 50 acres of gardens as they existed in 1799. The estate also includes a museum, the tombs of George and Martha Washington, Washington_s greenhouse, an outdoor exhibit devoted to American agriculture as practiced by Washington, the nation_s most important memorial to the accomplishments of 18th-century slaves, and a collection which features numerous decorative and domestic artifacts. There is an incredible amount of history in the area. I hope you have a great time!

You are super close to the National Air and Space Museum_s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center - 5 miles from Dulles Airport

See the Space Shuttle, the Blackbird SR-71B

Tysons Corner - great shopping.

Leesburg - Leesburg Corner Premium Outlets - great discount shopping

Have Fun

What is the best major city in Virginia for a tourist from Detroit?|119625

I am 15 and from Detroit. I have never been to virginia and I was wondering which city is the best for me to go to: Virginia Beach, Norfolk, or Richmond. I should be there in October. thank you.

WIlliamsburg is half way between Richmond and Norfolk and is very historic.

Also, don_t overlook Roanoke and the lovely Shenandoah valley towns along I-81...Staunton, Lexington, Harrisburg, Natural Bridge, New Market...etc..or go to Luray Caverns or drive up in the Blue Ridge mountains on skyline drive....in another month the leaves turn as well and it_s very pretty.

And of course there is the suburban and very wealthy northern Virginia which is really considered suburbs of DC. Lots of fine restaurants, shopping and traffic.

There is alot of history in Virginia. The Norfolk area would be my choice. Williamsburg is a must. Virginia Beach will not be very warm or busy in October. If you can go towards Charlottesville. Monticello was home to Thomas Jefferson.

Definitely Richmond. Plan a drive to Jamestown. I grew up in VA.

Any Virginia penitentiary will do. It_ll feel just like back home, bro.

Why is it that Hardees and Wendys will give a discount to the military but Mcdonalds wont?|157664

Well like Hardees they will give anyone in a uniform like the military or cop or fire man a 20% discount besides a clown of course. Wendys gives i think 10% off for the military. Mcdonalds doesnt. Burger King well their food sucks anyways. They have a BK on every military post in the word even on bases in Afghanistan. But you see my point. Go to places that help the people that are serving the people who put their life on the line everyday.

No one to give the discount to worth a damn. They are known to ignore other areas. If you are having problems its a good idea even though it is not a fair business practice.
LV has that drug addict patrolling there now too.

I guess because McDonalds is more just than Hardees and Wendys? It_s not fair that violent warmongers get discounts.

because McDonald sucks and the food the takes a way from you life yes it kills your organs so you die sooner.

What does this have to do with Las Vegas or Travel?
Simple answer too just don_t go to McDonalds.
Anyway why should they? I_m sure there are lots of places that don_t give military discounts.
Well, I_d feel safer if our troops didn_t eat junk food like McD_s.

Why is this in travel?

king......A solider is not a war monger,you are a foolish person to make such a hate filled remark.They are fighting for your freedom ,you sure aren_t going to.Shame on you for that tasteless answer.
I don_t go to Micky D_s any way so that_s just another reason to never go .I for one applaud our men and women of the armed forces,I am proud of you .

How long does it take for mail to get from the west coast to the wast coast?|112773

My aunt in california owes me 40 bucks and she said she sent it (by regular mail) on Saturday April 4th but I still haven_t received anything. I_m in florida so i know getting mail takes some time if it_s coming from the west coast, but should it take this long or could she be pulling my leg and maybe she didn_t send it at all?

it could take up to bout 2 weeks, youll probably get it soon.

What is the location of the best vacation you have ever been on, and why?|109991

I am trying to plan a vacation and would like some suggestions. I am open to anything.

Jamaica =)

In Flordia Island of Adventures.Also just staying home and grilling out ,swimming ,biking,going to Kings Island,horse back riding,shopping.Sometimes going away can be a big hassle with the gas and all the packing and unpacking and eating out for a week,the traffic,the crowds.

Cozumel. It is a small little island in Mexico on the Caribbean side. I have been there 3 times and love it. There is a lot to do. Snorkeling, scuba diving, sight seeing, go see the ruins etc. There are a lot of resorts that are all-inclusive and it makes it very reasonable priced.
www.occidentalhotels.com I have stayed at both the Allegro Cozumel, and Occidental Grand. The Allegro Cozumel is cheaper and to me a much better place. Each building only has 4 hotel rooms. They look like little huts. \
Lots of food, fun, and all the alcohol (for free) you can drink.

Santorini, greece. Lovely island to visit.


http://www.santorini.net/home.html

In Norfolk, Va.
The Chesapeake Bay
So Lovely and peaceful!!


http://www.baydreaming.com/

How long can it take to drive from Las Vegas to Salt Lake City?|108632

I��ll be in Las Vegas and wanna go to Utah, still planning if I drive or take a plane.... Thanks for your help!

7 to 8 hours. It is a nice and pretty drive.

A plane is quick and about an hour flight, but once you get into Southern Utah, and drive through St. George it is just really pretty!

The drive is about 8 hours by freeway with minimal stops.

A good 5 hours

Where is the best place for romantic camping close to New York city?|106541

I am 26 years old ,I live in Brooklyn NY and I have 2 days vacation, so I want to take my wife to a romantic beautiful place so we can camp , drink wine and enjoy the charming nature, any Idea?

You could take a trip down to Great Smoky Mountains National Park (in TN) where alcohol is permitted in campgrounds provided that the person in possession is at least 21 years old.

http://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/ca��



Grounds here do not want to have people under the influence and partying all night long.

fire island but you will have a real hard time getting a site

You might look into the Hudson Valley.

http://www.bearsystems.com/camping/campi��


In the middles of summer your choices will be a bit more limited.

Fire Island is also an excellent idea. If you are willing to really _rough it_, there is a wilderness on Fire Island that will likely have more availability but you_d have to hike in and carry absolutely everything with you.

You may also consider Wildwood.
http://nysparks.state.ny.us/parks/info.a��


or Hither Hills

http://nysparks.state.ny.us/parks/info.a��


It will probably be crowded on Long Island. Actually, it will probably be crowded in any campground this time of year.

What concerts are coming up at virginia beach?|159081

Im going to virginia beach like somewhere next week and I want to know who_s performing.

Here_s a link:
http://www.vbfun.com/visitors/default.as��

Enjoy your visit.

rascal flatts and taylor swift are coming sept 11. to virginia beach ampitheater

How can you get from Villanova to the Tower Theater in Upper Darby?|132125

I know it_s possible to use the R5 and go into Philly and then back out but is there a faster way using the buses or another route? Thanks.

The SEPTA Route 100 Trolley runs from Norristown to the 69th Street Terminal in Upper Darby, which is a very short block from the Tower Theater. There is a stop in Villanova, though I am not certain where it is.

Well that sure worked out well - have fun!

Which is the largest and nicest park in Seattle?|130035

I_m planning to go for a walk tomorrow and get some fresh air.

Discovery is the biggest.

Other popular park spots are:

Alki.
Greenlake.
Gas Works.
or my personal face, Volunteer Park.

You could also check out the new outdoor Sculpture Park down by the waterfront. It_s free and has some cool art to take in while walking.

I live by Seattle. Discovery park in the Magnolia neighborhood is the largest park. Its great =]

I believe the biggest park in Seattle is Discovery Park.

Mt. Ranier National Park

O-o I_ve been to seattle..but I don_t know of any parks.

How do you folks in the SOUTHERN STATES deal with the HIGH HEAT AND HUMIDITY IN SUMMERTIME?|130702

Do you have to take 20 showers a day or something?
Thanks!

we have a saying... i wasnt born in texas, but i got here as fast as i could. I_m originally from Michigan. It_s the same as the dreaded white stuff, you just deal with it. we have a/c and pools. bikini season is nice and long. golf in january. you cant beat it

after 28 years. i am still **tching.

Even though it_s bad sometimes, we have always been living in it, so we are pretty much used to it. It_s not like it_s going to be a big change, so I don_t really give it too much thought.
There have been some summers though, that even we can_t deal with it for too long.
Guess that_s why we drink lots of sweet tea and lemonade - lol
Sometimes, a lot of companies that their employees work outside, will start their shifts very early in the morning, then they would be off at noon.. That really helps.
I don_t know of anyone taking 20 showers a day-lol

Air conditioning everywhere.
In your home, car, work, stores.........I rarely stay out in the humidity too much unless we are swimming.

Your body adjusts to it. That_s why we like to drink iced tea _ stay in the central AC in the house. You go outside to exercise in the very early AM or after dinner at night when it_s cooler. My mother came to visit me once in the Summer and was so miserable she won_t come back. LOL
I wasn_t born in TX (NC) but I got here as fast as I could too.

I live in South Texas..Its really quite beautiful here and green..The humidity can get pretty high and you get used to it...You definately need air cond. and the river helps to cool you off..They have tubing here where you can ride the river all day....On the Guadalupe..In New braunfels..Its really not that bad as they say...i came from Calif where there is none..Mesquitos can be more of a pain than the humidity..Storms are bad sometimes and get alot of rain..We had a doozy the other night with tornados a couple of mi from here..scary..The heat can get up in the high 90_s and with the humidity on top of that at 80% it feels like 105. Not that bad...

I live in New Orleans, which is one of the places that virtually defines _hot _ humid during the summer_. No one I know actually adjusts to it - they just cope. Not 20 showers a day, but often morning, afternoon, and just before bed. Many people just live in the A/C as much as possible - better than _indoor life_ during the winter in places like Minnesota because it does cool down some in the evening. I try to take a vacation somewhere cool (ex. mountains) during mid summer for a break from the heat.

However, late October/early November thru early May is GREAT. For example, the forecast for the next 10 days is a high of about 85, a low of about 65, and clear to mostly clear skies.

We pay for mostly nice weather during fall/winter/spring with a brutal summer.

I CUT GRASS FOR A LIVING IN SOUTH FLORIDA AND IT CAN GET BRUTAL ...I FIND A DIP IN SOMEONES POOL REALLY TAKES THE EDGE OFF...MAKES THE DAY MUCH EASIER

Could someone give me some infor about the Nikon at Jones Beach theater?|144183

I am planning on attending a concert there this summer and was curious about the orchestra seating. Is it fixed? Is there ever a standing room only section in the place of the orchestra seats? The reason I ask is I try to avoid any kind of pit/ mosh pit and generally have anxiety if I am forced to be in standing room only. I found some pictures but couldn_t see close enough to the stage to tell. Thanks in advance for any info!

If you don_t like rowdy crowds Jones Beach is probably the best place for you to see a concert, The security there is very strict and anyone causing trouble is usually ejected fairly quickly. My husband got yelled at because he was half standing in the aisle to see past the tall guy in front of him. I believe the seating in the floor section is fixed, I_ve been to a few concerts there and have never seen it without seats.

Hello, can anyone help me out to pick a nice weekend gateway around Chicago?|124971

I_m planning a short weekend vacation like a surprise for my wife, we live around Chicago and i would like some advices, a destination no more that 3 or 4 hours from Chicago, Thanks.

Even though I am a California girl, I was born in Chicago and lived there for 5 years. The Navy Pier is absolutely incredible. They have adorable little shops and interesting information on its history. If you want a classy hotel, the Raffaelo hotel is one of the finest. Tons of amenities, 4 and a half stars, beautiful classic architecture....it is just amazing. Plus, on hotels.com, you can get an incredible room for as little as $150 a night! The John Hancock Center is ddefinitelyworth seeing, and it has a free entry! Of course, Michigan Avenue and Rush Street are nice to see and shop on. Lastly, Grant Park is very pretty, and is fun just to stroll around in!

Try Galena, IL...cute trendy shops...creative activities! www.galena.com

Is dallas worth moving to from denver for work?|122587

I am currently going to school in Denver for my bachelors in criminal justice. I recently got recruited to apply to the Dallas police department. I got accepted and am trying to figure out if it is worth it to move out there. The starting pay is basically $41k. Is that enough to live out there comfortably? Is it a nice area to live in?

An income of $41,000 in Dallas is the same as an income of $47,000 in Denver. If your wife has an income as well, you can afford to live in a nice neighborhood in a city with good schools.

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I would not live in Dallas (unless it_s North of LBJ Freeway). Working as a policeman in Dallas is a dangerous job if you have to work in one of the higher crime areas, but that_s true of any large city. Dallas is NOT the _murder capital of the US_. New Orleans and Detroit have recently held that title.

As a matter of fact, when you rate a city by _dangerous crimes_, Dallas isn_t even in the top 25.

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Richardson, TX is a city just North of the LBJ Freeway and Dallas. The city has low crime and great schools. The University of Texas at Dallas is there, and they have the highly regarded Richland College (junior college) as well.

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Plano, TX is just North of Richardson and had the fewest murders for a large city in 2006. The city had only four murders, a rate of 1.6 murders per 100,000 residents. They have Excellent schools.

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I have one relative who is a policeman working in the North Dallas area. He lives in North West Plano. Another relative works in Plano as a policeman and lives in East Plano (more affordable).

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The average cost of homes in Richardson is $169,600.
The average cost of homes in Denver is $234,500.
The average cost of homes in Plano is $208,800

That_s a big difference.
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There was a similar question earlier today - - was that from your wife? I answered that question and I_ll answer yours which is slightly different.
If it_s just the 2 of you, you could live comfortably, but not extravagantly on that salary. If your wife works too you_ll be doing fine.
The cost of living is less here, especially houses. I was in Denver last month and gasoline was higher there than it is here. I live in a Dallas suburb and personally I wouldn_t live in Dallas itself. Taxes are higher, crime is higher, _ the public school system is inferior. However, the majority of the suburbs are good. People are friendly _ welcoming.
There_s entertainment, although most of it is in various suburbs rather than in Dallas itself, and it_s different than you_d find in Denver. You may want to give it a try. Police are in demand everywhere, so if you don_t like it you can always move back to Denver.

I would not join DPD. There is a lot of crime here and DPD always ends up on the news. You should check out Grand Prairie which is less populated and has less crime. My husband and I live off of a combined $70k a yr and we are just fine. It is cheaper to live in Desoto, Cedar Hill, Grand Prairie, and lancaster. They are in southern Dallas county and don_t have high crime rates.
You need to think about the seasons because we dont get tons of snow. I am 28yrs old and the most snow I have seen is 6inches and that was in Denton. In the summer we can hit 110 and have 21 straight days in 100 degree temps. It rains more in Fallas and winter.

I like both cities.

Stay away from south Dallas. Dallas was # 1 crime city but I think its now fallen in status.

The median house prices/cost of living is similar to Denver.
Id say in this economy, if you have a good paying, full time job offer. Take it.
Can you afford to take a week_s vacation and visit?
If you go to aa.com ( am airlines) you might be able to find a cheap flight. Theyre both hub airports

You can live fine there for that kind of money. With jobs so hard to find right now, go for it.
And like any city Dallas has great areas and it has dumps. Ask the other people in the department for the good places to live.

Dallas is great. Much better than Denver. Denver has basically become crime infested

Don_t come here!! Reasons = Wont some sweet tea and ya ain_t from around cheer is ya? Ya must be one of them there yaky foreigners. I_m not kidding this has happen to me. So save you self don_t move here. I_d leave but I_ve become so ill from this polluted oil and gas land I_m now unable to get out. HELP ME !!!!!!

if you like to sweat alot. Personally i would stay in Denver. Denver rules.

What are the best suburbs to live in, just outside Detroit?|117513

I will be going to graduate school in downtown Detroit, and I_m wondering what the nicest suburbs to the city are. Ideally I would want to drive less than half an hour to get there from home. I don_t know these areas at all so if anyone can give me details about why one area is better than another in terms of safety, convenience, etc. I would really appreciate it. Thanks!

You might want to check out Ferndale in Oakland County. It borders Detroit at the famed intersection of 8 Mile and Woodward Ave. It features mainly an older housing stock built to house laborers in the 1920s and 30s.

It suffered a bit during the 70_s and 80_s but a hard-core group of loyal Ferndalians hung on to see it rebound in the 1990_s. Once the tonier folks moved into Royal Oak - the artist types were looking for new addresses and they found them in what is now called (somewhat tongue in cheek), _Fabulous Ferndale_.

The crime stats are low to moderate, and I_m sure you can more info about that on the internets. The pluses for Ferndale:
1, 15 - 30 minute commute
2, the woodward bus will take you straight to Wayne
3, you can rent a whole house for 800 bucks
4, small but interesting downtown - sushi, thai, italian, greek, dancing, a alternative movie house where you can drink beer and watch Citizen Kane
5, open minded folk ie, gay friendly if your interested
--
the downers:
-It_s close to Detroit and that - sorry to say - effects your insurance rates and individual safety. Don_t want to make a debate about it, just to state the facts.
-Under utilized park system
- Spotty city services at times
- Political and emotional conflicts between the old-timers that hung tough through the down time and the new comers who_ve just _discovered_ Ferndale.
_...what you mean you don_t like my garden gnomes? go stick that latte in your ear!_
-New openly gay mayor welcomes new thinking, which freaks some of the family-centric folk. Council meetings are always a hit.

All in all, Ferndale is a neat little town that until 1936 or so was called _Urbanrest_ because it was a new suburb built to house those city apartment dwellers who wanted a little house with a backyard to grow some tomatoes and a front porch to watch the world go by.

However, you might want to check what the University has to offer. They have a housing service tailored for grad students and you might find the perfect match of price, location and safety right on campus.

Crime is not that bad on Campus so don_t rule out Detroit. You_ll have your entire life to live in plush green suburbs with pickett fences and crabgrass trouble. Right now, might be to only time in your life when it will make sense for you to live in city.

Don_t miss the experience just because of Detroit_s reputation. You own it to your 80 year-old self to look near campus.

When you_re 80, sipping metamucil pool-side in Boca Roton, you can look back and say, _I was pretty ballsy in my 20s, lived in Detroit ..._

Southgate or Wyandotte.

royal oak or farmington hills

Beverly Hills and Redford and nice suburban areas to live in and there is not much crime at all.

Royal Oak

Southfeild, Redford, Farmington.

Grosse Pointe. They have Village shopping, Woodsy lifestlye, water galore, high standards of living (good schools, clean parks, good police/fire department), and is 15 minutes from DOWNTOWN Detroit.

Also, I wouldn_t rule out some of the nicer areas in the city such as 7 Mile/Livernois and East English Village.

WYANDOTTE!!! We are free from Detroit. We run our own Water, Electric and we have our own Downtown. It is not a far distance from Detroit and you will find alot to do in Wyandotte! We have all the stores and what ever else you may need to live here. Apartments, etc., are easy to find also. If you get the chance, just visit here before you pick the place to live while you are going to school. WE are just South of Detroit and it is easy to get to Detroit from here!!

Well, if you_re looking for the most _rich_ suburbs, I_d say places like Novi, Grosse Pointe, Northville, Bloomfield Hills, etc.

A nice place would be West Dearborn, the people are pretty friendly and the area_s nice. Dearborn is closer to Detroit than the other places I_ve listed, too.

How much does a pack of cigarettes cost in New York?|108708

I_m doing a project on smoking right now and I need to know how much a pack of cigarettes cost in New York. I don_t want to go out to a deli and ask for cigarettes because I_m only 15.

I was watching a comedian on Comedy Central today who brought up this subject. I don_t know when his stand-up was recorded, but he said a pack of cigarettes was up to $9.00 in NY. Then he went into a spiel about how that won_t encourage people to stop smoking, but rather to re-budget.

Good luck with your project. You could call a few places. I_m sure the cost will vary from place to place, but it will give you an idea of an average.

Anywhere between $5 and $10 a pack, enough to make someone quit. My advice to you is don_t pick up the habit.

Good luck

It_s $10 to $12 bucks a pack.

Where is the best place to ski for the least amount of money close to Texas?|121520

My husband and I are wanting to take a vacation to ski, we are beginners, so we may also want to snow board etc.

We would like a nice resort, lodge, or cabin. I_m thinking somehwere like Colorado or Utah. We have always wanted to visit Colorado.

We will also be on a budget, so somewhere that is all inclusive or has dining and attractions at a lower price range would be great.

The closest area to Texas to ski is in the mountains of New Mexico. There are nine different ski resorts between Albuquerque_s Sandia Peak, and the resorts north of Taos.

If you_re interested, you can do a web search of _New Mexico ski resorts_ to check them out.

What do you consider to be the most boring state?|114251

It seems like a lot of the US states aren_t very popular, which one do you consider the most boring or your least favorite, and I don_t mean to be so negative, so you can give your favorite too. Be original and give a good answer why you think your answer is right.

I just wanted to state that the most important state is your state of mind.

The lower half of Minnesota. I had to drive through it to get to South Dakota and it was hell.

Minnesota is known for the land of 10,000 lakes and of course the twin cities, but other than that it is boring.

Most boring - North Dakota and Wisconsin.

My favorite would be Arizona and Maryland.

Wyoming is my least favorite, California is my favorite, AZ is my second favorite. Wyoming has never appealed to me, nor did I ever see much going on other than roping animals for fun. :(

California has anything and everything you could want to do, and Arizona is a magical old west kind of atmosphere that is growing by leaps and bounds. Both AZ _ CA have tons of job opportunities, and lots of natural things to see and do as well as the garden variety of shops and amusement parks.

Just for kicks, I_ll list 7 other of my favorite states to give you 10 total, in order of preference :)

STATE/REASON
1_ California (Lived here/Trucking)
2_ Arizona (Lived here/Trucking)
3_ Florida (Lived here/Trucking)
4_ Washington (Lived here/Trucking)
5_ Virgina (Family Vacation/Trucking)
6_ Louisiana (Lived here/Trucking)
7_ Mississippi (Trucking)
8_ Alabama (Trucking/Visits)
9_ Georgia (Trucking/Visits)
10_New York (Dream to visit)

New York is last because I can only dream of visiting it for now, I mean I have been to the west side of New York, but not NY NY, like I want to! :)

To me the most boring state is Arkansas. We live in the north central part of the state and there is nothing to do here (unless you are into hunting and fishing, which I am not). No culture, no shopping, nothing fun to do.

I like Nevada, Utah and Arizona for the mountains and all the things to do there - hiking, lots of cultural events, etc. Illinois and Iowa are also decent states for the activities.

Every US state will have its good points and bad points. It_s just what someone likes that makes any one state their favorite.

I grew up in North Dakota and yup...it is the most boring state..my favorites are Hawaii and california

What is the name of the weather girl on the Fox affiliate in Portland Oregon?|194559

She is blonde and quite beautiful.

Stephanie Kralevich


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How long is the drive to the Grand Canyon West rim from the South rim?|195228

hey guys, i would really appreciate if anybody could help or give me some advices. Im planning on going to the Grand Canyon (south rim) this coming december and after that maybe stop for a couple of days in Vegas. I wanted to ask if anybody knows how long is the drive to the West rim, because the SkyWalk seems pretty interesting and maybe I wanted to make a quick stop there on the way to Vegas. What are your opinions ? is it worthed? Fees, etc...
Thanks

Bad idea _The place is simply not worth the time or effort required there nor is it at the real Grand Canyon
Here_s their website_note the price and the no camera rule

http://www.grandcanyonskywalk.com/

If you want a really great alternate routing to Las Vegas than route it over the N.Rim and thru Zion NP
Directions
Exit GCNP via the Desert View entrance
Downhill to the jct of US 89@ Cameron AZ-get gas in Cameron-
North on US 89 to the jct of US 89 A at Bitter Springs AZ -about 60 miles
Left onto 89A Crossing the Rio on the New Navajo Bridge
Stop into the rest area and walk to the middle of the Old Navajo Bridge and look 467_ straight down to the Rio

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Stay with 89A up and over the N.Rim until it meets up again with US 89 at Kanab UT
Continue north until you get to the jct of SR 9 at Mount Carmel Junction UT
Make a left on SR9 and take that downhill thru Zion NP
SR 9 takes you to I-15 S which takes you to Las Vegas Get gas in either Hurricane or St George UT
Just so you know if you hit heavy snow on that route it will be between House Rock Valley and Fredonia AZ on US 89A _ADOT will occasionally post _ chains required for that stretch_ if they then still visit the Old Navajo Bridge -Lees Ferry area and then head back to US 89 and continue north thru Page AZ and into Kanab
Safe trip

When you have a choice of locales to move to, how important is climate in your decision?|108039

I was born and have lived in the midwest all my life and am now deciding whether to go to Cleveland, Ohio or Reno, NV.

Being from the Midwest myself, I ask you, _Are you tired of the humidity?_ If the answer is _Yes,_ choose Reno. I live where the snow doesn_t fly as much now because I got tired of shoveling it. Good luck, and you might save a bit in taxes, too.

I_m originally from Nebraska (from Midwesterner to Midwesterner)..

have lived all around the U.S. and two countries..
the thing you must ask yourself is: are you a product of your environment or not?...
I am.
This means that the weather affects how I_m feeling... down and sad when rainy and cloudy for days.. burned out during a heat spell, etc..

So do some thinking and a little sole-searching and you_ll find the answer for yourself.

When Iwas young and I needed $ more I would have lived in a valcano. Now I live near the coast and would not want to live where water and fresh seafood was wanting?

Cleveland and Reno are totally different from each other. Climate if very important. But with a good climate comes a price. If you can afford it, go for it.

How is the economy in phoenix right now?|106618

My family and I are moving there in March. He would be great in the restaurant or hotel industries. Are there jobs available?

I work in IT and used to get calls about jobs in Phoenix all the time, and they_ve slowed dramatically in the past six months.
Phoenix_s travel economy is heavily reliant on resorts and Spring Training baseball traffic. Both have slowed and the corporations that own the hotels are cutting jobs.
If you can get a job out there, then you_ll likely be able to find a bargain on a house. The mortgage crisis hit Metro Phoenix hard.
Good luck!

Right now there are a few jobs available you just have to go out and look for it, the economy to me personally is ok, depends what industry your job is, like my job we work in the housing industry and its kinda slow but thank God we still have jobs, I think you guys will do alright here no worries ;-)

Well it_s a good time to buy a house down here, but jobs are getting harder to find. If he is good then he should be able to find something, I suggest in Scottsdale since they pay more and are big on hotels, restaurants and golf courses.

The economy is slow, but Hotels and Restaurants are always hiring.

SLOW right now, go to azcentral.com and look at the job section or jobing.com Depends on your field Health care is big here and always hiring. Lots or retired people.

We got jobs in Dallas come over here

Where would be a cool place for a car fanatic to visit?|105258

My boyfriend loves cars - working on the engines, wiring, body work - all that stuff. It_ll be three years for us soon, and I was thinking about planning a trip as a surprise. What I was thinking was some sort of car attraction, like a museum or something? I_m way out of my league in this department and desperately need some help. We live in Iowa, so somewhere in Iowa, or close to the border would be ideal, or somewhere near the Ozarks, for that is another trip we were thinking about.

Thank you in advance for your help!

I found you a link that lists car museums in the midwest. There is one in Iowa called _The National Sprint Car Hall of Fame_ located in Knoxville.
Visit this link for more information:

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What to wear to the Capital Grille in Chicago?|118258

Im going to the Capital Grille in chicago tomorrrow and i have a black, shortish medium length turtle neck dress (long sleeve) with a gold belt around it and tall black high heel boots with leggings (black).. Is this dressy enough, or too dressy?

I think it sounds just right. Not too dressy and not too casual.

Maybe add some nice gold-colored earrings to finish the look!

sounds hot..wish i could see a pic! go w/ that!

stephaniesoprano - Your choice is just fine, just dressy enough...the Capital Grille is a casual dining restaurant and not very formal.

Enjoy! Try Sam_s Mashed Potatoes...they are the best!

The Capital Grille describes itself as having a _club like atmosphere_ so that would indicate upscale attire. What you describe sounds fine. Have fun

Just fine - Capital Grille is fancy, but not ridiculously so. You_ll look great.

What is the best place to go skiing in the United States for a beginner family?|127328

We like to wine and dine so a quaint town would be great!!

for quaintness, new england cant be beat--especially vermont..there is nothing quaint about west coast ski resorts although the west has better snow conditions....with a good snowfall, however, vermont cant be beat...
smugglers notch is a popular family friendly ski resort and the area is very quaint complete with covered bridges, ben and jerry_s factory tours, maple syrup farms, etc...


http://www.smuggs.com/winter/

Telluride is a pretty good place to learn.

First time skiers and snowboarders who take a lesson will be able to navigate beginner terrain by the end of their first day. The Three Day Beginner Adventure enables you to develop life-long skills and independence on the mountain. Telluride is home to Lift 10, which offers some of the most gentle beginner terrain in Colorado.
If you are a more experienced skier or boarder, the Telluride Ski _ Snowboard School offers a full range of exciting options. Take your sport to the next level and learn the secrets of the mountain with your instructor.

For more information call the Telluride Ski and Snowboard School
800.801.4832 | 970.728.7507

Snowmass, Buttermilk or Aspen. All are within the same general area and Snowmass has great skiing for a beginner family.

Going to Vegas in Nov. How long should I wait to get a good rate on a room?|107634

I have been searching prices for a little while now and they change often. I have heard with the economy being so bad out there I can get a real good deal on our stay. I am just afraid to wait to long.

Lesser know secret of the hotels....book the best rate you find, now... then just keep checking back. If the rates drop for the dates you have booked, the hotel will drop your reservation rate to match the new lower rate. You just have be looking, notice the drop, and call and request the rate match. It_s that simple.

If you wait and the rates rise...can_t help. But, if they drop...this works!

You should be good on your travel plans for November now. I suggest you research travel sites such as Expedia for the best room/air combinations and play the departure and return dates. Sunday or Monday through Thursday or Friday usually offer the best options. Also, if you can wait until early to mid December there is usually a significant break in the price for a Las Vegas Vacation.
Last, once you have researched what you want to do and when you would like to go, take your printout itinerary to a reputable travel agent and tell them this is the type of vaction you want. They should not charge you anything, and often they can plug in special discount codes which get you a room upgrade, free show tickets, or many other specials at a reduced cost.

If you are coming over a weekend then the prices will stay high. They normally don_t drop weekend prices. Hotels aren_t like airline prices where they start out low and keep getting higher and higher. You can wait a little while to see if they drop. I would book around the six week mark.

Depends.

Is it around Thanksgiving?---if so then the sooner the better.

Otherwise you could probably wait a little. Non holiday november is ussualy a slow time in Vegas, especially in this ecomony. The rates may drop furthur, but it never hurts to start looking.

I would book as soon in advance as possible. The best is to book with a promo code in order to get the best room rate. Try
http://www.vegas-hotels-online.com
- it has the latest promo codes available.

Book ASAP, great deals now and could change in the future

Do bears in Montana attack cars on the highway?|110403

I_ve been told that bears will stand out in the road and make you stop and then try to attack. They are strong enough to take a door off a car. Are bears a real hazard in Montana?

No bears just do not stand by the highway and say okay now I am going to attack this car. For the most part they are scared of humans and want nothing to do with us. While a bear may cross the road trust me he is not going after the car, he is just moving in his territory looking for food, a mate ect... If however you PROVOKE the bear than yes it will attack you and your car after all it is a wild animal. I have seen footage of bears that have broken into cars at campsites looking for food, again they are doing what they were made for seek and find food for survival. When ever something like this happens it is almost always human error. If you are camping or hiking in MT make sure you follow some basic bear guidelines. Don_t leave food out, or near your campsite. Carry bear mace and if you are hiking wear a bear bell. If they hear something coming they will take off, however if you go a around a corner and surprise them they might attack. I have been to MT, and we did a lot of hiking and I am still here to tell the story. Just be smart, like with ANY animal. I hope this helps.

only ones that look like berrys or fish

sounds funny..na i think they are scared of the noises..just honk if u see one ....they might jack you with a gat so be careful

o gosh yes, never go to mt!

What is the best month to visit Kansas?|192175

My husband, our 9 month old daughter and I were going to take a vacation to visit a few friends in Kanasa. We were wondering what the best month would be to go. He is a farmer so we have to go in Jan, Feb or March. What is the weather like? And what are places we shoul maybe stop at or are a must to see?! The city we will be around is Great Bend. Thanks!

Out of the three, I_d say there_s really no difference. I live less than an hour from Great Bend, and the weather isn_t that different. As for places to visit, there_s a small zoo in Great Bend. You can also go down to Hutchinson and see the underground salt mine. In Dodge City is Boot Hill (historic Dodge City). There_s the giant well in Greensburg too.

I have relatives in Kansas and I would say the best month to visit is June.I guess that is not one of your options,so I would say go for march.The weather is perfect but not worm enough to go swimming.But is nice enough to go and see all the beautiful historical places they have over there.The also have a lot of hot springs over there.It can be fun indoor and outdoor.
Good luck

Congrats on your upcoming trip to Kansas. I_ve been a lifelong resident and not too far from where you_re going.... I live in Wichita.

As for which month.... tough choice. I_d probably say March. Weather on the plains can change fairly quickly. I_d be keeping an eye on the weather channel.

The best part is that Kansas loves tourists. We have a great travel center which will help you prepare for your journey. I_ve included their website in my source.

As for what places to stop and see.... that_s kind of an individual thing. In Wichita we have Old Cow Town Museum as well as a ton of other museums. I prefer the odd and unusual. There are dozens of books about individual cities and what they have to offer. I_d suggest checking out one or more of these.

As with any traveling, please check and see what fairs and festivals are happening during the time of your visit. Some of these are the best Kansas has to offer.

What are some things that I must see will in Disney world?|193137

I am going to Disney world from June 9th until the 16th, I am staying a port orleans resort riverside. I want to make sure I see many great things,but I have never been so I do not know what is worth time and what is not worth seeing. HELP!!! I want to have great memories and there is so much there to choose from. OH, I am 30 and I am taking my BFF and two girls 9 and 14.

At riverside they have the Old Man Island Feature Pool and every monring they chose one child to _wake up_ the pool. the chosen child gets a special hat (to keep) and stands by the water slide yelling _Wake up Old Man Island, Wake Up!_ then the water slide comes gushing to life. My daughter got to do it one morning and she still talks about it...so that is a fun thing to do if you aren_t heading into the theme parks every morning.

Do not miss the Magic Kingdom fireworks where a real live Tinkerbell _flies_ out of the top of the castle. Her guidewire goes to tomorrowland...find the guidewire and make sure you have a good view of it. We have always told our girls that if they see Tinkerbell that she will leave them a surprise in their hotel room that night...so that might work for the 9 year old to make it a little more magical...even if she knows it is you...it still add to the trip.

Disney World has many great rides/attractions
Here is a list of rides that you can go on at each of the 4 main theme parks at Disney World:

Magic Kingdom:
SPace Mountain
Splash Mountain
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Pirates of the Caribbean
Peter Pan_s Flight
It_s a Small World
The Haunted Mansion
Astro Orbiter
Indy Speedway
Magic Carpets of Aladdin
Buzz Lightyear_s Space Ranger Spin

Epcot:
Test Track
Mission Space
Soarin
Finding Nemo
Honey I Shrunk the Audience
There is also world showcase

Animal Kingdom:
Safari
Expedition Everest
DINOSAUR
IT_s Tough to be a Bug
Kali River Rapids

Hollywood Studios:
Tower of Terror
Rock n Roller Coaster
Lights Motor Actions Stunts
High School Musical 2 Live
Fantasmic

If you are choosing between only 1 or 2 parks here is a list of the best ones:

1. Magic Kingdom (best selection of rides.attractions/food)
2. Animal Kingdom (fun for two kids and you rides and animals)
3. Epcot (for the older crowd, science based)
4. Hollywood Studios (small only a couple good rides, good entertainment)

i recommend that you go to all four of the parks. also if you feel like getting wet you can go to one of the water parks. TYPHOON LAGOON OR BLIZZARD BEACH. THEY ARE A SEPERATE ADMISSION FEE FROM THE FOUR MAIN THEME PARKS.

I cannot say much about what to miss, I love it all. But, the must sees and dos are:
Fantasmic, Disney Studios Laser Show Starring Mickey Mouse and the Disney Villains. All the shows and rides.
Epcot_s laser show, Soaring California, Honey we Shrunk the Audience, Mission Space, and Test Track
Animal Kingdom and all of Magic Kingdom.

9 and 14 year old girls would love a few character meals check them out. You may want to prearrange meals to ensure you get them. Also check out the Polynesian Resorts Luau they will love it.

This page lists every ride at the 4 parks and notes whether they are skippable, favorites, or in between:
http://yourfirstvisit.net/planning-your-��


Ideas for what to do every day begin on this page--they don_t quite fit your dates, but are close:
http://yourfirstvisit.net/planning-your-��


Have a great time!

There are so many great things to see! I totally understand your worries of not seeing all the best stuff. Also, you are going during the busy summer season, which will make it even more difficult. I have been to Disney many times and I have to say that the trips where I got to see all of the best stuff were my last three. For those trips I used a customized itinerary and touring plans service called Custom Mouse Plans. They are great! They planned my itinerary so that I was in the least crowded park each day, my touring plans so that I never waited more than 10 minutes for any ride, and my days so that we did all of the best stuff! They even made my dining reservations! Worth every penny!
Have a great trip!

Here are lists of must-see attractions in each park:

- Magic Kingdom (the park with Cinderella_s Castle):
http://www.kingdommagictravel.com/disney��

- Epcot (the park with the _Big Golf Ball_):
http://www.kingdommagictravel.com/disney��

- Hollywood Studios:
http://www.kingdommagictravel.com/disney��

- Animal Kingdom:
http://www.kingdommagictravel.com/disney��


Also, here_s a listing of all the menus of every food place in the parks, so you can decide where to eat.


http://www.allearsnet.com/menu/menus.htm


Have a great trip!

If you have never been before, I recommend reading up on it yourself along with recommendations by others. Try
http://www.allears.com
and
http://www.disboards.com


Also, The Unofficial Guidebook to Disney World is only about $14 on Amazon.com and is a great resource. Even though I am local I own the 2008 version and read from it frequently.

My personal favorite ride is Peter Pan in the Magic Kingdom, followed by the Haunted Mansion. In Epcot, Soarin_ is awesome and Test Track is fun, too.

As far as food goes, my favorite sit down restaurant is Le Cellier in Canada_s pavillion in the World Showcase and _Ohana in the Polynesian resort.

Have a great trip!

When you get into Disney World, you will be overwhelmed. It is a great thing to have so many days.

The lines are very very very very very very very long and most of the rides are worth it. Understand that you can_t ride all the rides in one day and can_t see everything in one day.

But I would take in Universal Studies one day... great fun ... more adult.. but the age of your kids they would like it too.

have a wonderful trip.

I_d suggest going to all the parks! It_s a great thing to have so much time, although you still won_t be able to see it all! It_s all worth seeing though. Since lines are very very very long at that time of year, I_d suggest getting the fast passes, which are free. Go to www.disneyworld.com for more info on everything there. Don_t worry though, you_ll have great memories. Have fun!

What is the best place to live if Im working in Manhattan?|191777

I_m trying to figure out what borough would be a good place to live. I_ll be working in downtown Manhattan, on the corner of Hudson and Houston streets. I_m trying to balance price with commute time. Manhattan is pretty expensive so I_d prefer to live somewhere else if I can find a good place.

Looking at Google Maps real quick, I notice that Hudson and Houston Streets is 1 block from the Houston St. 1 subway station, and about 5-10 blocks, depending on which direction you walk, from the Spring St. C/E subway station and the West 4th St. A/B/C/D/E/F/V station. So you could look for apartments that are convenient to any of those subway lines but I think for downtown, Brooklyn would be your best bet - the commute would be marginally shorter. Hudson and Houston is also about 5 blocks from the Christopher St. PATH station, so Hoboken or Jersey City, NJ are also possibilities since there is direct PATH service. You could go further out in search of cheaper housing, but then you_ll spend more time on the PATH or subway each morning.

Try Jersey City or Hoboken, easy commute on the PATH train.

Jersey City or Hoboken = closest
Brooklyn = close second...of course brooklyn is huge...but from the trendy yuppie areas (Park Slope, Fort Greene, Boerum Hill), etc. you would have a short commute.
Go to www.hopstop.com to calculate the length of any particular subway journey.
Good luck.

Don_t give up on lower Manhattan so quickly. There_s a lot to be said for saving the 1 hour commute each way _ the ability to stay out until 2:00 am without having to worry about how you_ll get home.

New Jersey would be your best value and as the others said, the path train makes it convenient to live in Hoboken and Jersey City, they_re very nice places. You_ll probably want to avoid Newark.

If you want to stay in New York, then Brooklyn would be your best bet. Queens is great, but if you_re working downtown, Brooklyn makes more sense.

As should be obvious, the farther away from Manhattan you get (and for any given city the farther away from public transportation you get) the cheaper the rent.

Good luck.

My friend that live in NYC has found some reasonable apartments in Queens, and it_s only like a 20 minute train ride to get where he needs to be, not exact on the location of his workplace but it_s a stones throw from Washington Park, close to NYU.

Long Island City in Queens

New Jersey.
Right by the river you_ll find nice houses with Manhatten view and the air is much fresher there. Think you can get to downtown Manhattan in 30 minutes or so, by boat or bus.

What is the best thing to do in hollywood?|141933

Me and my mom are going to hollywood for the weekend and i am trying to find something that we could do. I don_t want to do anything really touristy or boring!

Go clubbing and eat at fancy restaurants! !

Hmm, Hollywood is perhaps one of the most touristy areas in Los Angeles. That doesn_t mean it_s not fun though. A lesser-known music venue is The Hotel Cafe; it_s very intimate, low-key, etc. Pantages Theatre is well-known but is great (it_s playing Wicked right now).

The LA tourism bureau_s website might help you out. Here_s their guide to Hollywood:
http://www.discoverlosangeles.com/visito��


You actually might like West Hollywood better, which is 15-20 minutes west. It_s much very hip and has a lot of cool places to hang out and explore.

The best thing to do in Hollywood? Try (if you can) to avoid all the prostitutes, homeless, beggars, pick-pockets, run-away kids (most of whom came here to _become an actor_),_dopers_, and of course , all the TOURISTS.

PS. Don_t expect to see any celebrities there. They don_t come to Hollywood unless they are required to attend an event.

I don_t get it. Why go to Hollywood if you don_t want anything touristy? Heck, I_m LOCAL and that_s exactly why I go there. It might be touristy, but it_s ultimately entertaining and NEVER boring. Never. EVER.

In addition to the Hollywood _ Highland Complex (and yes, UWink is a HOOT), you also have the Chinese Theater, Walk of Fame, and the El Capitan right across the street. The Pantages (where Wicked is playing) is just a few blocks away. You could easily spend all day in the H_H complex. You could also jump on the Red Line Subway to Universal City Walk. More places to eat and shop. Touristy? Yeah. Boring? Not even. How about some skydiving lessons at I Fly Hollywood (iflyhollywood.com), or a little cosmic bowling next door? Did you like the movie Forrest Gump? Then stop in for some shrimp at the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company.

Have fun!

Maybe try exploring Haunted Hollywood. All sorts of locales around the Hollywood area are said to be haunted. Maybe you_ll see Marilyn Monroe_s ghost!

Here_s a good website to learn about some of the area_s hot spots for ghost activity!

http://www.prairieghosts.com/hollywood.h��


---_Enjoy your trip!

Hollywood _ Highland center. Decent shopping and you MUST check out the restuarant called Uwink there, its insane!
Just a short walk from the H_H center is the walk of fame area, its very entertaining there, lots of street performers and impersonators.

Hollywood and Highland. Specially Friday and Saturday night.

uwink, h_h center, fancy restaunts, famous people spottign hahah

Visit hollywood walk of fame. Its actually very pretty.

Listen to Obviousman.

i would stay away from hollywood ... too many seedy people there

See Wicked.

How much money do I need to save up to live in Los Angeles?|116149

So I_m moving to L.A. from Longmont, CO. So that I can go to the Cinema Make-up School. I_m planning on getting a studio apartment, and as for food, I_m planning on eating mac and cheese from the box and ramen noodles until I finish school(mom and dad are sending the food in care packages.) So with those things being stated how much would you suggest I have saved up?

Plan on paying at least $800-$1,200 for rent (yup, even studios are that much), and most places need some kind of deposit up front, so move in should be about $2,000. Maybe less, depending on where you live. You_ll get the deposit back if the apartment is in good order when you move, but it_s still an expense that you need to consider.

Ramen and mac _n cheese are relatively cheap, but still plan on about $60-$80 a week for food, about another $40-$60 a week for gas in your car, and another $40 for incidentals like movies or Starbucks ... give or take. We_re looking at around $2,000 a month ... but it could be a lot more if you_re not careful with your cash. The $2,000 a month is a comfortable minimum, but if you_re careful with your cash, you CAN live on less.

I would save up at least $4,000 - $5,000 (or more, if you can) before you move, just so you_re not strapped.

Best of luck !!

Contact the school and see what they have to offer. They may have subsidized rooms, they may have a roommate program, they may know of safe rooms to rent. Better plan on something other than what you described for food. Look into transportation. How far is school from where you live? Big factor in costs. Live as close as you can and take the bus.

the one thing you need to know is about transportation almost everyone in LA has a car so you need to either live close to your school or near public transportation which is lousy in LA and plan for that expense as well as about $1000 a month for rent. You will have utilities gas and Electric water is usually included that can run another $100 or so a month.

first make sure you come with at least 15,000. and plan on spending about 800~1200 for rent.. about 150 a month for gasoline 2500 dollars for car insurance about 60 for telephone maybe 25 for gas and about 100 a month for electricity.

plus 100 for all those extras that seem to come up.

How much money do you need to save before moving to the porn capital of the world?

I am just trying to better understand the question I guess.

my best estimate is you_ll need between $3 to 4 thousand per month..

Do you have a car? If you do, you may need to have it smogged for CA, and insurance is mandatory (and expensive). If you don_t have a car, try to find an apt walking distance or a short direct bus ride from school. One bus only, you can wait at a bus stop for a long time between buses. Wait on a car if you can. (You will need one if you stay in LA.)

Trader Joe_s is a good place to shop for food, and Target for the basics, much cheaper than a grocery store. (You_ll get sick of mac and ramen quickly!)

You_ll need a cell phone and internet. The price can vary greatly depending on what you want. Check out LA costs online. You should be able to get away with $100 or less for electricity, water, gas -- if you don_t leave your air conditioner on all the time.

Rent varies widely, but you should be able to find a studio around $1000 in an OK neighborhood. Don_t rent without seeing, and be very careful, lots of rental scams going on.

As Myth wrote, you could live on about $2000 a month if you_re really careful. If you_re planning to get a job here, that may be a problem, the job market is really tight. It could take 3 months.

Good luck!

Whats a cheap and different place to go in the United States?|113846

My family doesn_t want to do things like everything else, but we also don_t want to do something dangerous.

So what_s a good place to go for a 5 year old, a teenager, and an adult?

north carolina

Does anyone know exactly where Saint Andrews Hall is in downtown Detroit?|104372

I_m going to a concert there this Summer and I_m planning my trip but I cannot seem to locate it. I_ve got the address but cannot find which building it is. Could you help?

simple just take Jefferson all the way Downtown Detroit,, it is about a block over form the Ren Cen,,, Park near the Police Headquarters on BEAUBIEN and walk down to east Congress . It used to be a Church , i think it is on the right hand of the street,,,,facing west or Randolph st

but then you may to check the dates of the concert along with the Tigers Games , because parking will be hard to find around the area.


http://www.livenation.com/venue/getVenue��

South on 375 exit at the Jefferson exit and take a right on Beaubien and St Andrews Hall is next to a parking lot on the corner of Congress and Beaubien.

431 E Congress St
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 961-8137

Take 375S to the Jefferson exit (the freeway is closed off partially but you can still get to this exit) where the freeway ends. Come up. There_s a big hotel on your right called the Courtyard Marriot. At the light at the corner of that hotel (can_t remember the name of street) make a right and go to Congress which is right after you make that right. Make a right. St. Andrews is past that first light on Congress on the left hand side right next to a club. Sweetwater Tavern is on the right side on the corner.

it_s a great place haven_t been there is years around block and down couple streets from greektown

Only in my past memoirs that I can never share..

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en_safe=o��


431 E. Congress Street, Detroit, MI

I think I remember a restaurant called Sweetwater being near St. Andrews, so you can use that as a land mark. Also note that Congress is a one way street, so you_ll have to go around if you_re coming from Woodward.

Where is there safe parking near the Vienna Metro that is free or cheaper than the Metro North lot?|138085

I appreciate the safety and convenience of the Metro pay lots, but $4.50 a day adds up quick. Does anyone know of a safe, walkable lot nearby? I_ve seen that there is very strict parking signage in the residential neighborhoods.

Thank you.

Unfortunately you_re stuck with the Metro parking lot. I don_t know of any private lots in the surrounding area (which is largely residential, as you point out, with parking restrictions). If there was a cheaper parking option, others, such as yourself, would grab it. At least for your $4.50 you have a short walk (which is important with winter weather approaching), and can park in a safe area.

Whats the best transporation to and from midtown east and Newark airport?|112887

I_m flying into Newark on a Friday at 2:00 pm. How long will it take to get into the city? What_s best - taxi, shared shuttle, or the Olympia bus. I_m flying with my mother and our hotel is about a block away from Grand Central Terminal. We_re not expecting to have too much baggage, but most likely one big roller each.
Also need advice on traveling the day before Thanksgiving (yes the busiest travel day of the year). How long should we expect it to take to get to the airport? Our flight is at 1:00 pm. Is it best to cough up the bucks and take a taxi?

Thanks in advance your help!

Take the Olympia bus, by all means! It takes you right to Grand Central and you can walk from there. (if your suitcase is on wheels) This is the cheapest option and i do not think it tkaes me much longer than a taxi... just a few minutes to wait for it to leave.. after that, just 40 minutes.
Ithink the Thanksgiving thing is a myth... yes, go early for security purposes, but i never find car traffic any worse for to/from airport. The buses are adjusted for traffic volume.. so a busier day of the year means more buses leaving more often. If you get to the Olympia desk and they say the next available bus is an hour off, then obviously, yes, go for the taxi.. but you will be fine. There are a lot of buses leaving frequently.

How can I make someones first clubbing experience memorable?|199487

I am taking a coworker out to go clubbing for the very first time in New York City tonight and would like to know how to make him comfortable and get into it while we_re there. I tend to get really wild at clubs so I_d just like to know how to engage him in that.

Dont do drugs thats just stupid. Just be yourself and have fun, try not to ditch him and leave him alone while you go off with a chic.

A few drinks will get him into it, doesnt take long for one to enjoy clubbing.

just have alot of fun and dance and drink.

It depends on if thats what he_s into. I_m not a huge club fan so I usually just get a bottle and a table.

just go have a good time if you have fun together you shouldn_t worry PARTY PARTY DANCE DANCE DANCE!

give him a party pill or two =]

and get a hot chick to talk to hmi or something

http://www.yard9.com/category/tourism/ne��

How much do Land Surveyors make in Raleigh NC?|191373

We are thinking about moving to Raleigh and my brother has been a surveyor for 10 years, he is a Project Manager at his current company making about $16 an hour. Will he be able to make around the same amount in Raleigh?

I live in Raleigh and I don_t know for sure, but I am pretty sure he will making plenty of money because this city is expanding uncontrollably. Just tell him to get a job at NC State Unv which is building too, too, too much.

by the way, make sure he learns Spanish. there are a lot of Hispanics in the construction businesses

What is a good source for keeping up with filming happnening in Boston?|101591

I know more and more movies are being filmed in Boston, and I always hear of people going to see an on-site filming session, or just going for an open casting call or to just see the celebrities.

What is a good source/website or other way to keep up with what is being filmed where?

For more information: mafilm.org has an online magazine. Some current filming info included, but primarily a promotional site. The Quincy Film Bureau has a list of South Shore based talent agencies (quincyfilmbureau.com). The jackpot is at newenglandfilm.com, which has current industry information and an active jobs board.

Maybe this one. Ben Affleck_s been in my neighborhood all week. Exploding cars, gunfire...


http://www.loadedgunboston.com/2009/09/t��

What overnight camps are reccomended in the Illinois area?|197397

i have absolutely nothing to do and i want to go to an overnight camp around Illinois. A track and field camp would be acceptable, or just a traditional camp. Please. i need answers witin 3 days!

I think it is great that you want to go to camp. Camp is always a lot of fun! This is a WONDERFUL website that has all kinds of information on camps. It lets you do a search focusing on your interest.

http://www.kidscamps.com/


Here are some other sites that are either FREE referral services or sites that let you search for camps in your area. All of the them have wonderful information and thousands of camps listed you should be able to find something.

http://www.campexperts.com/


http://www.campchannel.com/


http://www.thesummerlady.com/


http://www.camptioga.com/


http://ymcacolumbus.org/camp/index.php


http://www.allensguide.com/search.php?q=��


http://www.acacamps.org/


http://www.mysummercamps.com/camps/index��


http://www.summercampsinfo.com/


This site is a FREE referral service that helps you match your children��s interest with the camps around the US.

http://www.summercamp.org/


I would also check with your local YMCA they have a ton of overnight camps all over the US and run a great program.

http://www.ywca.org/site/pp.asp?c=djISI6��


They do offer several sports camp at The University of IL I might check them out! Here is their website:

http://fightingillini.cstv.com/camps/ill��


It is getting late in the season to register so I would pick a place and get the ball rolling! I know you are going to have a wonderful time at camp!

How can I get tickets to watch the shuttle launch next week?|178289

Im travelling to florida on saturday and would really like the chance to see the launch, all help appreciated.
Cheers....

You can purchase tickets to view the launch or you can can get access with Kennedy Space Center tour/activites ticket.

Kennedy Space Center Shuttle launch ticket info:

http://www.ksctickets.com/ltt.html


It depends if they launch the shuttle on Saturday though. I doubt they will because there still may be remains or Ernesto, and there may be some slight damage to the launch pad when Ernesto blows through today.
Call Kennedy Space Center for more information at:
1-877-893-NASA (6272)

- Hope this helps :-) Enjoy your trip to Florida
- Sonic

just turn on the TV dude, best seats in the house, free too

When and where should I buy Disney World tickets?|188110

Me and my brother are going to Disney World 12,13,14 of January 2010.

Staying at Walt Disney Swan Hotel.

Want to get the 3 day basic pass ( don_t need hopper ). We are just going on a leisurely trip and planning to stay in one park per day.

Should I buy them ahead of time on the internet or can I just buy them at the hotel?

We just got back a couple weeks ago. The other family in our party ordered their tickets from disneyworld.com. They did not get delivered before the trip. It was a real pain and took quite a while to straighten out at the ticket window on our first morning.

I would order online, but not this close to your trip.

Its really easy to buy Disney World tickets on the internet . Just visit the link and u can have your tickets:

http://www.ticketfront.com/event/ Disney_world-ticket

disneyworld.com

Why are electricity bills more expensive in one area of Vegas then in another?|110473

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.

We have a trip to Chicago from Toronto for 2 days. Any advice for attractions and economic hotel?|134230

We have a trip to Chicago from Toronto for 2 days. Any advice for attractions and economic hotel?

Well, I usually make the trip the opposite directions (been to Toronto about four times in the past year and ALWAYS visit The Rex... love that place). So it_s good to return the favor.

If this is your first trip to Chicago, I suppose you should see the usual tourist sights first... Millenium Park, Navy Pier, State Street, Michigan Ave., etc. You might also want to throw in the Lincoln Park Zoo (its a free zoo), the Art Institute (great collection and a new modern wing), the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Musem Campus (Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium).

But I highly recommend getting away from the tourist area and seeing _regular_ Chicago. Places like the Wrigleyville area (around Wrigley field, although that can be kinda touristy too), Andersonville (a neigborhood with a Swedish heritage; it sort of reminds me of the Beaches area in TO), Wicker Park (the hipster area, kind of like west on Queen Street), etc. And since it_s getting warmer out, it_s street fair season, so you definitely should check one of those out. They_re all over the city and usually feature live music, food and vendors. Most times they charge you about five bucks to get in, but it_s mostly a fun time.

I recommend picking up a copy of Time Out Chicago magazine to see what_s going on the week you_re here. Or check out the Chicagoist website (It_s run by the same people who run the Torontoist website). They also list things to do that are off the radar.

As for hotels, not sure of what you mean by _economic_ (less than $200? less than $100? Cheaper than that?). Let us know what your price range is (in US dollars).

Also if you haven_t booked your flight yet, check out Porter. It_s the one I use all the time now. Non-stop from Chicago to Toronto for about $200 plus tax. Great.

The museum of science and industry has opened the premiere exhibit of the harry potter props - well worth a see if you are a fan - otherwise the museum is actually quite interesting - depends on your interests and what age you and your fellow travellers are. I recently went and stayed in a youth hostel _parthenon_ but _arlington hostel_ is apparently very very nice and in a great area (it was fully booked for when I went).

When you are in Chicago your best bet is to stay in Downtown Chicago were all the shopping, entertainments, and restaurants are.

I would recomond to stay at the www.avenuehotelchicago.com as a good upscale but economic hotel in Downtown Chicago.

you will love the city of big shoulders. grant park right next to the lake always has something going on. oak st. beach is dynamite. navy pier, science and industry, the magnificient mile, shedd aquarium, the art museum. the nite life on rush. i have been to your wonderful city. i have been to european capitals. there is nothing like chicago. the mid west is the best. it feeds the world.

I usually suggest Essex Inn for it_s location right on Michigan Ave. Or Red Roof Inn on Ontario; both relatively low in price.

Most popular are:

Navy Pier
Sear Tower Skydeck
Millenium Park
Wrigley Field
Museum Campus -Shedd Aquarium/Adler Planetarium/Field Museum
Lincoln Park Zoo
North Ave. Beach
North Michigan Avenue
Chicago Architecture Foundation River Tour

oooooooooo!! Toronta is AMAZING!!! there_s these cute little islands in the lakes that you HAVE to go to and rent a little car/bike _-- sooo fun!! and go to the CNtower and get to stand on the glass, ARGH!! go to the harbour too, really nice and there_s this really nice shopping place and ice-creamn shop!! XD

shedd aquarium, sear_s tower now has a glass bottom, navy pier, museum of science and industry. HYATT REGENCY MCCORMICK PLACE CHICAGO is close to all of these. we went to their website and was able to book a room with a view for $124.00. room looks great, is in a safe area and close to the L

obama is from chicago, dont go there

What is the biggest party college in Los angeles?|109513

I want to know what and where the biggest party college in LA is, simple question right?

I think you should be more concerned about your education rather than partying.

UCLA is known for students to partake in overuse of adult beverages. UCSB up in Santa Barbara fer sure, is a party school.

not in los angeles but a short drive uc santa barbara is the biggest party school

What is the plane that keeps circleing Pacific Beach over the past few days?|174915

It looks about the size of a 737 seems to be flying at around 3000 feet and has cables from wings to nose and tail.

It has been circling the beach for the past few days, is it a tourist thing.

http://www.fugroairborne.com/service/meg��

I saw it too, and was curious to know. I found the answer at the San Diego Union-Tribune on line. The plane is apparently doing some electromagnetic surveying. The link to the article is:
http://www3.signonsandiego.com/stories/2009/jan/15/n93553161243-bn15plane/?metro

I am thinking of moving from Kentucky to Jacksonville, FL. How is the housing and job market?|107210

I have a husband and two children. What about the schools. My mother lives on the Westside what other sides of town are good. I want to stay away from the bad parts.

go to the suburbs there safer but jacksonville isnt that bad of an area and the houses are all cheaper than normal in florida cause of hurricans and insurance

What state are you from, and what do you call yourself?|188397

If someone from Pennsylvania is a Pennsylvanian, and someone from New York is a New Yorker, and from Florida a Floridian, what is someone from say, Maine called? And someone from Arkansas? What state are you from, and what does your states citizens go by?

I_m from North Carolina and we_re called North Carolineans. We are also called _Tarheels_ (It_s not just the nickname of the school - UNC) Over in the western end of NC, where I live, we_re called _hillbillys_

I_m a Jersey native and I call myself a New Jerseyan or a Jerseyan.

from Texas
we_re Texans

Tennessee and Tennesseans

I am from Louisiana, but we don_t call ourselves _Louisianaians_.

I am a New Orleanian.

texas we _ re texican

What bridge should i cross and what should i keep in mind when i go for shopping in buffalo??|185134

I am planning to shop in Niagara Falls Fashion Outlet and Walden Galleria. I think I am going to cross Queen-Lewiston Bridge. Is there another bridge that will take me less time to cross when going there and also coming back? I live in toronto. And also what time would be the best time to cross the bridge when I travel to buffalo? _ also What time when i come back from buffalo?

Thank you

I would say the Lewiston-Queenston would be your best bet. It usually isn_t too busy, and is only a few minutes away from the Fashion Outlets(or whatever the call it now).

I_m not sure what would be the best time, but if you do take the L-Q and you get stuck in traffic heading into the US, stay on the right side, it is a lot faster (heading into the US is almost always more backed up than going into Canada).
I live a few minutes away from Niagara Falls, where you will have to pay 75�� to cross the blue bridges :)

Good Luck!

How can I find Walnut Pass subdivision floorplans in San Antonio Texas?|159057

The community has sold out of their new homes, but I am planning to buy a resell home in the subdivision and would like to know how the floorplans are.

You_ll do best to contact the builder(s) and ask to see their floorplans.

Good luck!

Where would be a good place to stay in Boston?|171179

We_re planning to stay 1 night at a nearby hotel in the Boston aquarium area. Do you know any hotels that are affordable for 2 adults and 1 child?? Also, where exactly is the Boston aquarium located in?

there are quite a few sites that you can search that will likely show you great hotels at the best prices available. check out the website BookMe and you will be able to compare prices on all the reputable travel sites in just a couple minutes. it_s very convenient and will save you a bunch of time and money. Also, make sure you buy them online... otherwise they charge much higher fees for phone orders. good luck.

The Marriot Long Wharf or the Millennium Bostonian. I stayed at the Millennium Bostonian by getting a great deal on Priceline. The Aquarium is located at 1 Central Wharf, right beside the Marriot and Faneuil hall. Actually, if you look up hotels close to Faneuil hall you_ll be close to everything, so Im sure you can find something cheaper nearby. Then again, it_s Boston and everythings expensive, so good luck.

The Aquarium is on Long Wharf, about a 10 minute walk from Faneuil Hall, and the North End. There is a Marriott Hotel right there, next to the Aquarium. They frequently have family weekend deals, check Hotels.com or Orbitz for discounted rates. Here is the link for the hotel:

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-dea��

It is located on The Blue Line of the subway system. There is also a water shuttle right there on Long Wharf that can take you across the harbor to the USS Constitution _about a 5 minute water taxi ride_
Hope you enjoy your visit...regards to the penguins and sea lions :)

What should first time visitors to Sedona AZ do?|121229

We are new to the Phoenix area and want to go to Sedona- we are outdoor people :) - BUT my husband just had surgery on his arm and is limited on the physical activities. We also have a dog that would enjoy the ride. Any suggestions?

Take a ride up Oak Creek Canyon Rd (89A) To flagstaff. If you want to hike with the dog if you don_t mind him on a leash go to Red Rock State Park. That will be on 89A heading to Cottonwood from Sedona. If you want the dog to run any of the forest roads would be nice.

Now for you and your Husband
I_d take a Jeep Ride
then If you like to look at beautiful Scenery go to Clarkdale its just outside of Cottonwood and take the Verde Train Ride. In my book it is way better then the Grand Canyon.

Then in Cottonwood off of Main Street on 10th Street is the BlazinM Ranch. They have a great dinner show that isn_t to expensive.

You can get info about the train ride and the blazinM when your in Sedona at any of the tourist booths.

Anyone that I know coming to my neck of the wood those are the places that I recommend

Oak Creek Canyon is very scenic and has many of the unique red rock formations, like Coffee Pot Rock, and many scenic drives and lookouts. They have some short hiking trails, too. There_s plenty of birdwatching to do at Oak Creek Canyon. More Sedona things to do: You can go on a vortex tour. Vortexes are enhanced energy locations, and they are fun and interesting places to visit. There are many such sites in Sedona. There are many places to shop in Sedona, such as Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Center, as well as many small shops. They are into crystals and Indian artwork and jewelry in Sedona. There are also some good trolley and jeep tours in Sedona. I recommend Pink Jeep Tours if you want a good, informative, and fun jeep tour.

Also, there are plenty of good massage therapists in Sedona. The massages are very relaxing. They are great for sore feet, too.

Basically just drive. We drove thru Sedona taking pictures from the car or pull offs and then headed up to Flagstaff for dinner and then back to Phoenix.

You guys could hike, but your husband doesn_t seem up to it. There are also the little shops, those are always fun :)

What is the cheapest site for hotel reservation?|171653

I_m planning to go to Vegas on Christmas weekend.
trying to find the price over the internet and I wonder if there is any cheapest site. If there is any trip package, it will be great too!

http://www.expedia.com/daily/hotels/defa��

I can suggest you my booking partner roomsnet.com...I hve booked with them several times and very satisfied about their service and price. They offer loads of benefits for their members. Recently i got �� 100 by participating in a site contest. I would recommend them highly to anybody.

Check out Los Vegas chamber of Commerce, sometimes they will have a package deal.

Hotels.com
or Orbitz.com

How do I get access to the haiku stairs/stairway to heaven(Hawaii)?|171255

Iv_e been planning to hike the mighty haiku stairs in Oahu, but there_s like no access.WTF? I knew it was illegal but I know some people who knew some people that been up there. I tried once but a ******* security guard was there. Are there certain days that they aren_t there? This pisses me off cause I hike almost every trail there is on Hawaii except this and sacred falls...

Well then you already know that the only way up there is to find another way around the guard, but don_t park your car in the neighborhood the people there will have it towed and or tagged. Try asking your people how they got threw with out passing the guard.
Try going up threw the gate by the park at the top of Haiku Rd.
Better yet hows about finding some where else to hike like up into Waiahole Valley or Waikane Valley up to the water tunnel, it is easy but there are no guards there to stop you from walking up there.
Good luck....Aloha....

dont do it,,,,too risky