What are the concrete markers scattered around Decatur GA that have marking on them?|176715

Walking down the street anywhere near emory you pass these 18 inch or so tall and 4 inch wide in both directions concrete rectangular blocks. They have engravings on them that vary. The one i most recently passed had _R/W_ written down the side, and most if not all have an x on top.

They are called Right-of-Way Markers

What I can do with my family with small kids in Orlando over New Years other than going to the parks?|153514

We do not want to go to the parks because they are too crowded for the one year old and three year old.

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I personally can_t make an recommendations, because I have only ever gone to Orlando to go to Disney World.

You could always leave the kids with a sitter. They have great sitting services for children staying in hotels in orlando. Kids Nite Out is bonded, insured and pretty reasonable priced. Its 14 dollars an hour for one child and 2.50 each additional child. My husband and I are going in December and plan on using their services. That way we can have some adult time away from the kids and ride some of the scarier rides. Here is their web address:

http://www.kidsniteout.com




Have fun!

You could go to the Science Center in Orlando. My five year old stepson likes that a lot. There_s a children_s museum in Lakeland/Winter Haven area that isn_t too far away. In Tampa there_s a nice aquarium. That is over an hour_s drive though.

Hope that helps.

Dana

Hire a babysitter. One and three year olds don_t know about New Year_s and they get bored easily. Spare them the suffering.

Check out the museums and zoo. They also have an boat ride their you can take.

For families the Nickelodeon Family Suites by Holiday Inn is exciting. Everything is right there on site; there are a number of dining options, pools, games and entertainment for kids, plus a new spa for parents, and more. They also offer discounts and special packages for families.

And, the hotel is just down the road from Downtown Disney where the kids can play with legos at a huge Lego store, enjoy family entertainment, and more fun Disney stuff without going to the parks.

We_ve written about several of Orlando_s hotels and attractions in USA Travel Magazine. I_ll include those links in case you want to read more on each.

Hope this is helpful and you enjoy your trip!

They have a really fun _Medieval Times_ down there...

There are also tours of the everglades... And a _Gator World_ that I enjoyed.

I_m not sure if you live in Orlando or you will be vacationing there over New Years, but if you live there a nice day at home watching the ball drop would be nice. Maybe start some traditions...I_ll be 22 soon and I still go home for New Years every year just because of the traditions that we have...We make special food and stay up and laugh and play games and talk until the ball drops and then we go outside and bang pots and pans together...yeah, it sounds cheesy, maybe a little strange, but it brings the whole family together and that_s the best part...If you are going to be vacationing there, I would ask the kids if there is anything special that they would like to do...sure they may say silly things, but you could incorporate their ideas into whatever you decide to do and make them feel special

How do I keep myself and child safe if we cant become residents of New Jersey for 6 months?|137175

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

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

How is public transportation in Philadelphia near Temple University?|176046

Hello! I will be attending Temple University this fall and live on campus. I dont have a car ( Im hoping to buy one before I leave for school, but may not have the money), and wanted to know if commuting around Philly buy subway and metro is convienent or not. Ive never been to Philly, but hope to be able to get around the city and then some on public transit.

So, If you know or have used Philly transit, how is it???

There_s plenty and you can get around easily, if you_re willing to hop from bus to subway to trolley _ train. A monthly pass is reasonable and gives you unlimited rides within a certain zone, so your travels in and around Temple will be cheap enough. However, it_s not the safest transit system so keep your ears open and stay alert, no drowsing off by the window seat with your iPod playing!

I am a Freshman now at Temple. I live in 1940 and I have taken the subway and train around - which are both very convenient. I have never taken a bus - although I know there is the Temple Owl Loop (that brings you around campus) as well as buses to Ambler Campus and Elkins Park.

On the most part, if you are planning on taking classes on main campus and maybe going into the city for shopping/museums/sightseeing/etc you should be fine taking the Regional Rail or the Subway (which are on the edge of campus but not off campus).
As far as security goes, the train station is in a somewhat bad area and the subway is a little (pardon my language) _ghetto fabulous_ at times - I would avoid taking either alone at night. It_s a good idea to travel with groups of people.

If you want any information go to Septa.org (the public transportation in Philadelphia). I find this helpful when mapping out where I need to go.

P.S. I don_t know where you are from, but keep in mind - you should visit Temple before making your final decision. The area is a bit rough. But hey, it might be the school of your dreams!

If you want any inside information on dorms or life here at temple shoot me up an email :)

I work and live in Philly and I take public trans to work everyday because parking sucks in Center City. And I have no problem most buses run every 10 -15 minutes during peak hours and off peak hours a pretty good as well. The trains or okay as well. I never had a problem been using it for about 15 plus years.