What places get hit the by hurricanes the most in central and west Florida?|181568

I am trying to find a place to live with in 30 min drive of orlando or tampa. But I want to be away from the places that are hit the most by hurricanes, winds and floods.

If you want to be within a half hour of Orlando search in towns North and South. Going East or West will put you closer towards the coast. If you want to be within a half hour of Tampa look East towards Orlando. If you can find a town about half-way between Orlando and Tampa you_ll be looking at about a 45 minute drive in either direction.

Unfortunately since Florida is a peninsula (and a relatively narrow one) there aren_t any good places to hide from hurricanes. Make sure you ask about flood plains and whether you are buying or renting make sure you have insurance including flood coverage.

The closer you are to water the more likely you_ll take a direct hit from a hurricane. Most storms loose their strength long before they reach Orlando so it_s not nearly as bad there as it is in coastal areas.

Windermere, Winter Garden, Clermont, Oviedo, Lake Mary, and Winter Park are nice areas within 30 min of Orlando. You can have a hurricane come through any part of Florida but if you_re prepared they aren_t as bad as you think. Look for a block house with newer construction. I would avoid apartment complexes and condos b/c they are poorly built.

Any place in Florida can be hit at anytime. You just have to be prepared. Here is how.

Mainly South East Like Miami Homestead and Key Largo!!

What is the best things to do in Tennessee for a vacation and where to stay ?|155865

We are taking vacation with 2 lil ones . 8 and 4 yrs old also.. where is the best places to stay in mountains an in cabins preferably. but we wanta visit graceland also and the zoo an stuff. We wanta check out main towns like nashville an stuff too... so where should we stay and close to main town an streets . all information please if ya have any is needed. thanks

Should be a long trip if you want to do Graceland and Nashville... Sorry I can_t help about Memphis, but in Nashville, if you have 2 little ones, you probably don_t want to stay around the downtown area, as that is a heavy nightlife place with lots of bars, restaurants, clubs... it could be a nice place to check out during the day as it is tourist friendly with many shops and good food.

The zoo is in south Nashville off of Nolensville Pike (a place called Grassmere) and the Cumberland Science Musuem would be a great place to take the kids as well. South of Nashville (about 15 minutes) is a town called Franklin which has some history to it with large plantations you can visit such as the Carnton House. There are lots of farms/horse ranches down that way too. There is a neat place north of Nashville (I don_t know the exact town) called _A Cowboy Town at Rambling Breeze Ranch,_ they offer horse trail rides and other fun activities that kids might enjoy.

Chattanooga has some great touristy attractions such as the Tennessee Aquarium, Ruby Falls, and Rock City...

Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge are always fun destinations for kids with a neat _ski and resort_ type feel to it. Very much like a Panama City in the mountains. Ober Gatlinburg can be fun with some ice skating and/or skiing.

There are also lots of civil war memorials, battlefields, etc to visit as well. With a little research on the internet, they should be easy to find, or you could just pull off of the interstate if you see signs for them.

Have fun in Tennessee!

Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mountains. Memphis, Nashville, and Gatlinburg are far apart though....

Don��t forget to explore Chattanooga, Tennessee. There are outdoor attractions like Lookout Mountain_s Ruby Falls, Rock City, and the Incline Railway. Lookout Mountain_s abundant Civil War history will interest young and old alike. Discover the Tennessee Aquarium, with its two underwater worlds: River Journey and the new Ocean Journey. You_ll see graceful seahorses, playful penguins, fierce sharks, curious otters, and even a butterfly garden! The Tennessee Aquarium_s IMAX 3D Theater will transport you _into_ the movies. And right down the street is the children_s Creative Discovery Museum where fun and education meet.
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Enjoy your trip!

Chattanooga is good, but Pigeon Forge is also fun.

Whats the best travel site to book a hotel/flight through?|136757

Such as expedia, hotwire, priceline, etc, etc? What has the best deals in your opinion and no hidden costs. This is for a Disney trip and we_re buying the disney tickets separate from the flight/hotel.

priceline is what i love, name your own price

I find the best deals on Bookit.com. They do usually add a lot of taxes at checkout, but for trips I have taken it still works out to be cheaper than travelocity, expedia, hotwire. If you are a student, studentuniverse.com can have great deals sometimes (I found a flight to greece for 400 dollars round trip 2 years ago through them.) Also, next year disney is offering a special where you do one day of service through the handson program in your city and you get a free one day ticket to any of the 4 main parks. Its a great way to help out in your community and get a free ticket to Disney.

If this is a Disney trip I strongly recommend that you stay on-site at a Disney resort. They offer vacation packages that include hotel, dining, and tickets combined. If you stay on-site at Disney you will also have access to all the Disney resort amenities that include free transportation to all the parks, extra magic hours at the parks, and Disney guest services. Checkout their website:
http://www.disneyworld.com

You can compare hotel prices here

Hotels near Walt Disney World Resort

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There are many good sites which offers really good deals on booking. However you can look for Tripcart Travel destination site. This site is really good.

What is the best way to get from Penn Station to Ship of Fools?|150239

Address is 1590 Second Avenue Between 82nd and 83rd.

MTA.Info is telling me to take the N from Herald Square and transfer to the 6 to 86st street and walk down.

But with the crane collapse will this way be affected, or is there another way?

My friend, the crane fell on on 91st Street, the Ship of Fools is located about 10 block south of the accident. Here how to get the from Penn Station.

Step 1: take the uptown (northbound) _E_ train (Blue Line Local) from Penn Station to Lexington Avenue/53rd Street.

Step 2 at Lexington Avenue/53rd Street, transfer upstairs (follow the directional signs) to the #6 train (Green Line Local). Take the uptown (northbound) train from the 51st Street to 86th Street.

Step 3: at 86th Street, exit the subway, and walk east (towards the East River) 2 blocks from Lexington Avenue (86th Street Subway Station) to 2nd Avenue. At 2nd Avenue and 86th Street, turn right and walk an additonal 3 and a half block south along 2nd Avenue, from 86th Street to 1590 2nd Avenue.

The fare on the subway is $4 round trip ($2 each way).

I hope this information is very helpful. Good luck.
Native New Yorker

How can I move to Las Vegas and become a bartender at a nightclub ?|184426

My name is Mike. I am in my thirties and I just got layed off from my banking job. I am enrolling in bartending school to become a bartender and then my dream is to move to Las Vegas and become a bartender at a nightclub. Can someone out there tell me what that will take ? How can I accomplish that goal with no experience ?

To be qualified for most casinos, you have to have some amount of experience in the hospitality industry. This means high-volume hospitality environments, not a mom-and-pop restaurant that dishes out a few drinks here and there. We_re talking thousands of customers per shift. If not, your best bet is to take a class in bartending or dealing when you get here. Don_t bother taking a bartending class before you head out as Las Vegas bartending requires a unique set of skills for serving the clientele. Some of the places I found while scouring the streets are:

* ABC Bartending
* PCI Dealers School
* Las Vegas School of Dealing
* Dealers Training Center

These schools say that they will teach you _Las Vegas Style Bartending_ in a week or two and they will provide a qualification class to help you obtain your Alcohol Awareness Card. Of course, prepare yourself to have to put out the money up front and find a place to stay while going to class and job hunting. However, most of the schools in the area provide placement counseling to help you find a job when you graduate.

Get experience.

Start working at a bar while you_re going to school. Then, once you get out of school, and have worked the bar scene for a few months, start calling around to the clubs in Vegas. Or, just move out there after you finish your schooling, get a job in a small bar and work your way up.

You can cross your fingers and hold your breath. The clubs out there need people that are used to working in a fast paced atmosphere

What detroit district has the highest crime rate?|167982

I_m thinking about being a police officer in detroit and I want to work with the worst because im a tough girl and please serious answers.

Don_t believe the hype about male members not wanting to work with females. Not true. If you_re a worker and you_re not afraid and they know they can depend on you to get home at the end of the shift, that_s all that matters.

As far as working with the worst, if you really haven_t been around _the hood_ then maybe you should get your feet wet in a calm precinct area like # 12. If you_re brave and you want to work and learn to be the REAL po-lice, go to either the 9th precinct on the eastside or on the westside the 2nd/10th precinct.

As for the haters that say the eastside is the worse, you wouldn_t know because you_re afraid to hang with us. There are some areas on the westside that are worse than areas on the east (Dexter/Monterey/Linwood).

But most importantly, remember to treat people with respect. No matter how effed up they are. Good luck to you.

all of detroit is the same. expect the worst.

The South side has the most gangs.

I would think you are going to run into similar things throughout Detroit. Just stay away from special events cop or a mounted police officer.

you go where they stick you in the beginning

honestly?
no male cop wants a female partner
no matter how tough you are? you are not as strong as a man

Brightmoor and Delray.

You have no need to worry about a where the worst neighborhoods are. If you sign up with detroit police and get the job, you can be sure to start with the worst shifts in the worst parts of the city.

Like the one person said before, Brightmoor will be very challenging. But anywhere on the eastside, past Van Dyke, will really be challenging. Good luck!

Serious answers? Here they are:
I don_t think you_re being serious asking here of all places.
You will have to know proper grammar.

Why would you want to work for such a joke of an operation? If you really are a tough girl, put your mind to work in better things, or make that operation better. It_s getting a bit out of hand.

Somewhere on the east side

The east side of Detroit has the highest crime ratings.

What night shows can one see at seaworld orlando in February?|180501

Im going to be going to Orlando in February and am going to go to sea world. I was just wondering what night shows the park performs around that time if any? And do they still do the dine with Shamu experience?

February is a slow time at SeaWorld and the park will close relatively early.

The Makahiki Luau is an evening show that runs year-round and it doesn_t require park admission. Here_s a review:

http://theotherorlando.com/contents/chap��


The only other choice would be the last Shamu show of the day, which might be during twilight during February.

Yes, they do Dine With Shamu. Here_s a review:
http://theotherorlando.com/contents/chap��

http://www.seaworld.com/ParkHours.aspx?l��

This is the link to where they post their shows, but it appears that February is not posted yet. Check back later to find out exactly what will be going on the days you are there.

And they do still have dine with Shamu, but they don_t have it posted yet for February, either - scroll down a little on this page, and you can see where you can buy tickets.

http://commerce.4adventure.com/EStore/Sc��