How Long does it usually take standard flat rate shipping from Maryland to Central Florida?|146731

I ordered something recently from Maryland and I wanted to know approximately how many days should it take till I receive my package. This is already assuming the item has been shipped.

From about 5 to 7 working days. You need to clarify what you mean by flat rate shipping, though. Do you mean flat rate, Priority mail by the US postal service? Or is a UPS shipment?

What is the weather like in Wichita Kansas in the summer and winter?|134691

I am moving there in about 3 wks so I just wanted to get a heads up about the summer months and then the winter months? Does it snow really bad? Very very cold?
Thanks for any help.

I_ve lived in Wichita, Kansas for 13 years (my whole life). Um well I can_t really say it_s one specific weather at a time because the weather here I think is crazy it_ll be like really hot one day _ then rainy stormy looking the next 3 days(like right now). Right now it looks a little bit like it_s gonna rain but it hasn_t today it_s just cool. I believe right now (9/10/08) it_s 76 F. Well a lil bit of water drops this morning. But anyways like in July-September wow it can reach to the 100_s at the most. But it_s snow_s a lil in December-April well not like snow-snow but it does a little bit even in April like my birthday time!
But don_t worry it never really snow_s bad but it we_ve had a bad ice storm before like all the power went out _ school_s were closed but thankfully some people from other states came _ helped out. Some people_s power at was gone for like 2-3 days. heard as far as Louisiana or Texas people came to help!
But when it_s hot you can always go to a local community pool.
But all I can say is that you should be ready for whatever because we really never are for sure what the temperture will be since it_s plain crazy.
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Well even though you haven_t moved here. Welcome to Wichita, Kansas!

Simply Put:
Winter: Bitterly cold, dry, and windy
Spring: Mild, stormy, and windy
Summer: Hot, humid, and windy
Fall: Mild, rainy, and windy
Of course its Kansas so one minute you will look out the window and its nice and sunny and the next minute it will be cloudy and stormy.

What are the best beaches in Florida for collecting shells? What attractions do you recommend?|147984

We will be staying mainly in Naples and Tampa.

Sanabel Island is the best area for shells.

Outside Tampa is a place called Shell Island. I think even the dimmest of imaginations can figure out why. I know you can catch a boat out there, but not sure where you arrange that.

In Tampa area is Tarpon Springs. A great little Greek community. Awesome food. Also, depending on your age Ybor City for good nightlife.

sanibel is famous for shells and not too far from naples

Blind Pass in Englewood, Florida. If you go down 776 going north you_ll turn left at the mc donalds ( if going south, you_ll turn right) go past the bridge till you get to the main beach. Bare left and keep down the road under the fancy trees the look like and arch way. you will eventually see parking on the right hand side. across from the parking will be the beach you want.
There is also a beach in boca Grande a small island off of Englewood down the road at the publix on 776. you can_t miss it. There is a toll at that bridge and I don_t excactly know how much it cost to go over it. Good luck though cause they are both good for shell hunting.

well new smyrna is the best beach for views. but as for attractions... daytona or cocoa. (those are my favs)

What kind of academic profile and other features are the deans and admittance at UCLA looking for?|118645

what kinds of grades are usually required, and besides grades what else is necessary? How difficult is UCLA college to get into for various majors such as Science, liberal arts etc....what kind of a school is UCLA?

UCLA, as a top school, can pick from the best. You need to be at the top of your class, showing top grades and test scores, extracurricular activities, and _something special_ to help you stand out from the crowd. It_s all competitive, and not too expensive, as UCLA is a public school.

being recently admitted into UCLA [arts college], I can tell you that they look for a well rounded student, and diverse in many subject areas. While being in a million extra curricular activities may help, they also weigh some more than others, for instance, among the ones most recognized are Academic Decathlon and Key Club, both being recognized nationwide.
And yes perfect grades and SAT scores are important but they dont guarantee your acceptance, remember that you are put against 55,000, and maybe more next year, students. And remember that you arent the only one of those that took all AP and Honors courses, that is why you must shine and be the sore thumb.

For instance you may list in your application that you were in 5, or even 20 clubs, however you probably arent the only one. So you must be diverse, again, remember that you must show these people that you will be a valuable contribution to their campus, because they want to build a strong class of _12 or _13. So they want a group of _geniuses_ and a group of diverse future business men or a culturally diverse group of physiologists. Again they weigh you against others and they want the best, so show them you are in the personal statement, so you want to be sure that it is perfect.

So dont always believe that a _5.0_ and 2400 sat scores will get you in, you are only human! Remember that they want a well rounded person to be their future alums, they want people that are unique and can give more that applicant 1 2 3 and 4 all the way to 55,000. You must show them in ur app and personal statement that you are a talented, well rounded applicant and they see that in your app, your classes and the grades uve gotten , and most of all you want to let them know that you out of the 55,000+ is as talented and that you are the shiny star among them, while you will not be the only shining star, you CAN be the few shiny math, history, science, etc...star. that will make it in with you.
Remember, ordinary people have a descent shot of getting in, but it is the extra-ordinary people that have the advantage.
Good Luck!

I am boycotting UCLA. my cousin was not allowed to attend because she _didn_t meet a certain _ethnic_ criteria_ what ever the hell that means. Actually I know what it means, but i will refrain from any further comment! So i could care less about what academic profile ucla looks for. needless to say, she is an honor student at another university (which is FAR more difficult to get admitted) and will graduate in May.

well, when I applied as an undergrad to the engineering college back in 2002, I had a 4.0, 1410/1600 SAT (we didn_t have the 2400 yet and we had analogies), no AP classes yet, lots of speech and debate awards, leadership positions, a good essay.

and i was from out-of-state!!

well, i took up another prestigious college, but now i work in LA building spaceships.

i_ve heard UCLA is pretty good...in physics, MBA, and probably arts since we_re in hollywood.

4.0--- all AP classes and very high SAT_s and California residents prefered. 80% of all students there are from California and most are valdictorian or salutorians of their classes...

Is it easy to get around Katy during the day or is traffic really bad?|144722

I_m a stay at home mom and want to be able to get out often with my son. I don_t want to fight traffic to just get something to eat or go to the mall. How is Katy and traffic within Katy itself?

It really depends on what part of Katy you are referring to and what time of day, as far as traffic goes.

The Major roads - Fry and Mason - can get pretty congested during the peak driving times (before 8:30 am and after 4:30pm) on the weekdays. They can also be pretty congested during the afternoon hours on the weekends.

Katy proper, usually doesn_t have many issues with bad traffic.

As long as you avoid the above mentioned areas during the peak driving times, you shouldn_t have too much trouble getting around.

Traffic in and around Katy is no problem. It_s when you have you come into Houston that_s the problem. They are currently working on I-10 (runs parallel to Old Katy Road), last weekend they completely closed the road from Diary Ashford to Park Ten from Friday night late until 5:00AM Monday morning.

katy itself is no issue, it is just so stinkin far down I-10. if you don_t live that direction, it is the traffic on I-10 that will get you. from 630-9 and 3-7 or 8, bad traffic. you have a small time frame to get out there and do something during the week.

fry road can get hairy during rush hour and during saturdays and sundays but that_s about it.

Is there any public transportation home from Disneyland on New Years Eve?|131247

I am visiting LA over New Years to go to the Rose Bowl. My girlfriend and I are staying at the Westin Bonaventure Downtown and would like to go to Disneyland for the day on New Years Eve. We will not be renting a car, however, and I was wondering the best way to get there, and more importantly, the best way to get back after midnight if its even possible.

There is direct MTA express bus service between the Bonaventure hotel in Downtown LA and Disneyland on line #460 which picks up along Flower Street between 5th _ 6th every 30 minutes. The last return bus from Disneyland to Downtown LA is at 12:03 AM just after midnight every night! A one way fare is only approx $2.45 and travel time is about 1hr and 15 minutes each way. Good Luck!

Reality check here. I lived in LA and would not think of taking public transportation on NEW YEAR_S Eve. People in LA shoot their guns on New Years Eve. Police won_t even go in some neighborhoods that public transportation goes through on New Years Eve (well, until the shooting stops). When I lived there, on New Years Eve the police stayed under the concrete freeway overpass when people were shooting.

Be realistic. Take public transportation to Disneyland but consider spending a night at the Disneyland Hotel (or another Hotel in the vicinity) on New Years Eve.

Be safe and have a great time!

Yes, rent a car. A cab will cost twice what car rental will cost. There is NO public transport that runs the 35 miles from Anaheim to downtown LA late at night. The last metrolink train from OC to LA is 7:27. If you miss it, you will have to catch the last northbound Amtrak train.

Just so you know, that_s the most crowded day of the year at Disneyland.

My advice: Either stay at a hotel around Disneyland or rent a car. Public transport is not a viable option.

I fully agree. You do not want to be spending 2 hours in the middle of the night making your way back downtown, tired, when you can get there is less than an hour in a car.

Otherwise, take a cab to Union Station. Take the metrolink to the Anaheim station and a cab from there to Disneyland. Same on the way back.

Arrange the cabs with the concierge as LA does not allow flagging cabs.

You_ll be sorry! No, not the trip or the Rose Bowl, Benn there, done that and loved it. RENT A CAR. It is a must in L.A.

I lived there 31 years. Believe me, rent the damn car.