How Old Do You Have to Be to Go to a Night Club?|116945

I_m almost eighteen and they seem really fun. Do you have to be at least 21 to get in? I_d imagine because of the alcohol.

And not just Las Vegas. Anywhere.

No, most nightclubs have younger teen nights which offer you admission from 18-20, and some offer you admission but no wristband for the alcohol, some its supposed to be 21 to get in, but the bouncers dont check ids (they let the bartenders do it so still no beer), and still others not until your 21. Ive lived in 4 different states, and each of them have different rules. In Vegas itll always be 21 if Im not mistaken due to the alcohol and the open gambling and sometimes even strippers (heck ya!)

Vegas and most _hot_ clubs in the US you need to be 21. Many clubs however have an 18 to party, 21 to drink policy. You usually get a wristband as a sign that you can drink or they stamp your hand if you can_t. The wristbands though I found in my freshman year of college are easy to manipulate.

21 in most places. Some 18, depending on the law of a certain community (or state).

What time do you have to be there to get on the Today Show?|182354

I want to be one of those people on the plaza with a sign that gets interviewed by Al Roker and is behind the anchors. Also, where do you have to stand?

If you want to be in the front row? Try getting there by 6am, because the area fills up very fast. The _Today_ show studios is located on Rockefeller Plaza and 49th Street.

Good luck

What is the most popular beach in California?|192092

My friend is traveling to CA for the summer, and they were wondering what were the most popular beaches in the Los Angeles area?

santa monica, long beach, venice, malibu.

Also it depends on what they wish to do?

Walking on the beach: laugna, long beach, Newport

For some fun: Santa monica(peir and downtown SM for food ect)

Venice: street art

Surfing: anywhere

If by popular you mean with the most people then it is what I call the Santa Monica/Venice Beach, which I just think of as one long gigantic beach, especially if it crowded, like on the weekends. I know they are theoretically separate beaches, but some days it_s hard to tell that...it just goes on and on and on forever....

coronado i live a round here

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this is in SD.
laguna

Hermosa Beach for the almost legal string bikinis and the bike path and Santa Monica Pier for the rides.


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http://www.westland.net/Piercam/


http://www.santamonicatoday.com/webcam/


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Venice Beach is skid row by the water.

Probably Laguna or any beach in OC just because of the stupid *** TV shows. Any popular beaches are filled with tourists. God they annoy me. Yes I do mind, I don_t want to take a fuking picture of your stupid family.

Venice...hands down. The best know, most visited, most interesting. From locals to out of towners to foreign visitors, you will see them all. Known worldwide.

I would so totally go to Long Beach, it_s beautiful and has lots of shells if your the collecting type of person!

Santa Monica, CA

Laguna ?

Where can I find discount coupons for the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago?|103463

Looking for a discount for tomorrow. I don_t need the City Pass or anything like that because its a one day thing. I am taking the CTA there and back - just looking for a break on the admission. Please help!

You can check out a free pass from the library

that_s the only coupons that interested me :D

Except for the City pass and their free days I haven_t heard of any discounts for the Shedd.
Check their web site

How close is too close to live near the Harlem and Heights areas?|113682

I am looking for an apartment and have found some I like that are either north of the Upper East Side or north of the Upper West Side, pretty much between the labels of Harlem and Upper ____ Side if you look at it on Google maps. When am I getting too close to either area (I have heard from many people to stay away from those areas)? Can the northern edge of Central Park be used as a good cut-off, or is there a better line?

The _traditional_ dividing line for Harlem was 96th Street. On the West Side, the Morningside Heights/Columbia area extends up to approximately 120th Street. There has also been significant gentrification above 96th Street on the East Side, such that you shouldn_t consider 96th a hard and fast boundary for Harlem, AND you shouldn_t categorically rule out living in Harlem. Come visit and see where you actually feel comfortable.

You wrote, _I have heard from many people to stay away from those areas_

Well, sorry, but those people were misinformed, probably not NYers, and were basing their advice on twenty-year old information.

Nowadays both of those areas are just fine, so don_t worry about it so much, just get the best apartment you can afford in Manhattan without worrying too much about the neighborhood, because today, with all the gentrification and soaring rents, there really aren_t any _bad_ neighborhoods in Manhattan these days. Some areas are nicer than others, of course, but none are what anyone would consider _dangerous_ any more.

Bardley, I clearly disagree with the last post. Both Harlem and the Washington Heights have seeing a lot of change in the last 15 years. In particular Harlem, the crime rate in the area is a lot lower now then in the early 90s and the area is attracting a lot people who would there not travel north of 110th Street a decade or so ago.

Washington Heights is also seeing some improvements, but its getting there. Just give some time.

I been to both areas many times and I have survived. I also have friend living in both Harlem and Washington Heights and they seen thing change for the better.

Good luck

I also agree, they are experiencing some change, but they still are not the best neighborhoods. I don_t know where you are moving from, but for someone who, i_m assuming doesn_t live in the city moves to the city, those aren_t great places to start out. I_m not saying it can_t be done, because it most definitely can, but be careful and insightful.

Since you are looking in that area, I would advise you NOT to look in the Washington Heights area of Manhattan. Most of that area is ghetto and noisy... especially in the summer.

Here_s more info on what_s considered to be that area:


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_��

How come people pronounce Missouri with an A?|103544

I hear on TV so many people pronounce Missouri as Missoura but thats not how its spelled, so why would they put an A at the end when thats not the way it spelled or pronounced? We have someone from this state running for Governor and can_t pronounce the state right. How can he run this state when he cant pronounce it?

Every state has some unique pronunciations of words and accents. Missouri is no different.

Hutch, the governor elect Jay Nixon says Missourah because he was raised in DeSoto Missouri. That is the way they pronounce it there He is hardly _appealing to the masses_ Duh!
My husband campaigned for him and Jay Nixon is hardly a hick! He is more educated than that rotten Matt Blunt was!

Wow I think I_m going to offend people with this, but it_s a rural hick thing. You_ll notice that when candidates running for office come to St. Louis or Kansas City, they pronounce it Missouri, which is the correct pronunciation.

However, the same candidates will say Missoura, to appeal to the masses who apparently can_t spell or pronounce the name of our state in the outlying areas. Because if they pronounced it correctly there, people would think like you and I do that they didn_t know how it was pronounced.

It_s all political pandering to the voters based on region. It annoys me to no end, but there are probably just as many hicks that pronounce it with an A as there are people in the state who know how it should be said. Of course if they didn_t make this distinction by region, they would likely have trouble winning the election, so I wouldn_t expect it to ever change.

At least people in other states know how to pronounce it.

It��s just an issue of dialect. It��s the same reason that in parts of Missouri (including parts of St. Louis) wash is pronounced ��warsh�� and forty is pronounced ��farty.�� Extra sounds just make their way into words sometimes.

Def of ��dialect��
(the usage or vocabulary that is characteristic of a specific group of people

http://wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?��


Matt Blunt says ��Missoura�� because that��s common in the area of the state where he��s from. Some political candidates will switch up their pronunciation depending on where they��re currently campaigning.

BTW, why is it that some people say ��how come�� when they really mean ��why?��

Usually, southern Missourians pronounce it _Missour-a_, while northern Missourians pronounce it _Missour-i_. There is more than one way to pronounce certain words you know. Just like _colonel_ is pronounced _kernel_-and _Illinois_ isn_t pronounced with the _s_ on the end. I_m quite surprised that you didn_t know that.

It_s a Missouri / Missoura thing. As long as the people in Missouri understand. That_s all that counts. People their know Missouri is pronounced with an (i) but choose to pronouce it with an (a). Go to Boston, MA and listen to how the people there pronounce words.

When I moved her 10+ years ago, I wondered the same thing - I was told it was an _out state_ (outside of the larger cities St. Louis, Kansas City) thing to pronounce it with an A.

I never hear of that.

hes from the wrong side of missouri. Speak to anyone in stl or kansas city and you_ll know the right way to say it.

I don_t know why some people do that, but I wish they would knock that #^%# off!!!!

How soon should I book a hotel for Mardi Gras 2010?|168392

My birthday is the Tuesday before Mardi Gras weekend so some friends and I have decided to go to Louisiana for Mardi Gras next year.
About when should i book the hotel? Also, any recommendations for which hotel i should stay at. Not trying to stay at the most luxurious hotel but also don_t want to stay at a run down place either.

The first answer is correct and now would not be too soon.

Best is to stay in the French Quarter and use your hotel as a base for exploring Carnival. The Central Business District and the Warehouse District (the Convention Center is in the WD) are also good but not as convenient as staying in the FQ.

Note that rooms on lower floors that face a busy street can be very noisy during MG. The best examples are balcony rooms overlooking Bourbon Street - they are great for partying but not good for sleeping. Request an interior or courtyard room to get less noise.

I recommend against staying in the suburbs. Even if you save a bit on the hotel you will have to drive into the City every day and the room savings will be offset by the cost of paying for parking. ....Not even considering the issue of needing a _designated driver_.

Check the travel sites like Expedia _ Orbitz, and check the hotel websites once you narrow your choices. Go to www.frenchquarterhotels.com for some non-chain hotels in the FQ.

Mardi Gras Day in 2010 is February 16th, and the last 5 to 6 days (Thursday to Tuesday) are the height of the season. Most hotels have a multi-night minimum during that time so call the hotel directly (talk to a human) if you have problems booking online.

The weekend of 5,6,7 February will also have parades and won_t be quite as crowded as the weekend of 12,13,14 February.

For more info:

www.mardigras.com
www.mardigrasguide.com

Hope you have a great time!

Book it now!! I recommend staying within the Quarter only because if you stay in the outskirts of town (Metairie, Kenner, etc.) you have to deal with the hassel of driving everyday.
My recommendations are the Hilton Riverwalk and the Sheraton for easy access to all the festivities. These locations are also very safe, something that should always be on ones mind during Carnival!
Enjoy!

book soon-- you will have more choices. the rooms do fill up...but mainly for the big weekend of fat tuesday.

if you want a budget stay, consider a Hotel in metairie or kenner. you_ll spend about half what the quarter or uptown/garden district will charge. then again, location is sometimes the key.

one old rn down place worth a look is corn stalk inn. it is cool-- elvis stayed there many times. it has a great story (fence) and it is in the heart of the quarter. hey, it_s old; but classic.

otherwise, you can get a number of deals by shopping online. let a hotel search site find comp prices for you. International House is a cool, contemp place one block away from qtr that is very nice.

Here is the best option to book a hotel in advance!
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You can book right now or asap for the best choice. It_s important to do your research before choosing the hotel. Some people like staying in the French Quarter, but that_s too close to the action for me. There are nice hotels that are far enough away so that it_s quiet (if that_s what you want) but walking distance to the action. Here_s a link that should help you.


http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g60864��

I visited a couple weeks ago and stayed at the Westin. It was a short walk to Bourbon Street and the French Quarter. Perfect location, and the room was really nice! It was nice to not be right in the middle of all the partying, but close enough!

NOW!!! haha srsly! im a local. and the best one is in the french quater. expensive but it is so worth it! dont forget to go on burbon! have fun girl.

Now would be good.

NOW!!!!!!!