Why is Joe Hancock the best? -

I agree. The Hancock Building is in a more thriving area with many other attractions in easy walking distance. It has better views of the city...Lake Shore Drive, Navy Pier, Grant Park, Lincoln Park, and the lake. It is a better site for adults because of the option to have a good meal in the Signature Room or a drink in a jazz bar with the best free view in the world. BUT...I ve found that 230 S Wacker is a better venue for kids since the addition of the new ledge. It also has a better perspective of I-290 if that s important.

joe Hancock? is that a new building?

what is Joe Hancock?

What part of Alaska did McCandless camp in? -

A map would be nice too if you have one..

63��52��06.23��N 149��46��09.49��WFrom what I recall of the book, he camped out in the wilderness near fairbanks Alaska.

When is The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opening at Universal Orlando? -

I have searched, but the only answer I can find is Spring 2010.

Yeah, sorry the only date they have is Spring 2010 and they will probably announce an exact date late January or February. I predict it won t open until May or early June though. They are usually a few weeks to months late.I just came back from Universal and it looks like they have A LOT more to do. Hogwart s Castle is HUGE and looks amazing!!! I can t wait.

Spring 2010 is the only estimate that has been given so far. As the date approaches and they are better able to estimate, then a more specific date will be announced. But I totally agree with Indiana Jones - Universal is notoriously bad for falling behind schedule, so don t plan a trip around it or anything. It could very well be postponed.

I have been searching as well. I can t wait to find out so we can book our trip. Bad news that they re usually behind schedule- FL in the summer is AWFUL and to be avoided. We live in the Seattle area so it s quite a trek. What is their track record for how far in advance they announce an exact date? I hope it s a few months before to give people time to make arrangements!

you only can find things that say spring 2010 cuz there is no official opening date as of yet. all i can tell you is that the way universal runs things it will be more like summer 2010 by the time its open.

They don t have an exact date yet and likely won t announce a date until a few weeks before the official opening. Best bet is to keep checking on their website to see when they make the announcement.

Spring 2010 is the only date that has been announced. It s likely that something will be open by then since Universal has a June 30, 2010, deadline stipulated in its licensing contract with Warner Bros.

contact the site they will be able to give you the best estimate

Boondock Saints 2, near philly? -

what is my best chance of seeing Boondock Saints 2? I live in Ridley school district in pennslyvania it is outside of philly

I saw it at the Regal Cinema in delaware. It s at Naaman s road and 202. I don t know if it is still playing there though.

What is the driving time from Breckenridge TX to San Antonio TX? -

Need to figure out how long it will take me to drive to San Antonio. We are planning a vacation next summer and I want to drive from Breckenridge Tx to San Antonio. Had trouble finding this info so I tried with Abilene instead...Abilene is a bigger town and close enough to me that I could estimate my drive time if I knew THAT drive time. Anyway, couldn t find that either...So...if anyone out there could hook me up with either a Breckenridge to San Antonio distance in miles or hours, OR a Abilene to San Antonio distance in miles or hours, I would be utterly grateful. Thanks in advance!!! :)

4 hours, 41 minutes, (265.66 miles) from Breckenridge to San Antonio, according to Mapquest.com.

Why is Alaska valuable to the United States? -

I know that some reasons are oil, gold, and natural resources, but name some of the natural resources.

National Parks, sea harvesting, tourism, oil, natural gas, cruise ship destination, etc... Very large chunk of land.. I m sure the govt makes a good amount from taxes up there.

Deposits of gold and silver are known to exist in almost every region of Alaska. So much has been said about the gold that people are sometimes surprised to learn that Alaska has also other mineral riches, like natural gas and petroleum. Geologists are still surveying the area for other petroleum sites. The Panhandle is known to contain important minerals such as nickel, zinc and lead. Mineral deposits of the Gulf of Alaska include mercury, platinum and copper. Alaska, with its many bodies of water, also generates power through the production of hydroelectricity.gold, fish and fur-- are well known. These three resources have been worth many times the sum that the United States paid Russia for this piece of land. However, for the future, Alaska is beginning to look to other resources, especially oil and petroleum.Alaska is rich in vegetation resources. There are two kinds of forests in the state: the interior forest and the coastal forest. The interior forests are found around the river valleys of the interior area and as far north as the central and eastern parts of the Brooks Range. Most of the timber harvested is mainly willow and aspen but much of the forest growth is stunted because of the short growing season and permafrost. The tundra vegetation in other parts of Alaska may also include dwarf species of trees and a number of bushes. The only extensive lands for grazing are found on the Aleutian Islands.There is also a wide variety of animal life in an area the size of Alaska. The usual animals would be deer, mountain goats, black bears and moose, all commonly found in southeastern Alaska. further north,grizzly bears start to appear, in the interior lands, caribou replace deer in numbers. Polar bears are found in the far north . Exotic animals that have been introduced to Alaska include the reindeer found in the Arctic areas, elk on some islands, musk oxen and bison. Wolves and foxes are also found in many parts of the state. Animals hunted for fur include the mink and beaver. A number of bird species also make Alaska their summer home or remain all year. Some of these include ducks, geese and grouse. The common game fishes are Grayling and rainbow trout. Commercial fish harvests depend mainly on cod, halibut and salmon. In fact, the king salmon is the state fish. Shellfish is also plentiful and a large industry is built on harvesting shrimp, crabs and clams.EDIT : http://www.alaskadenalitours.com/alaska_��

Strategically valuable, especially during the Cold War, due to its proximity to Russia and the Far East. It allows for military bases to sit closer to where they need be.Besides gold and oil Alaska is a major producer of copper, platinum, galena, and molybdenum all used for construction and wiring, etc.Fishing is a major industry, even ranks higher than oil in the importance it has played in the states development.It also has a cleaner burning coal that is mined and exported (as well as kept domestically).Lumber is also a fairly large industry here.We are also one of the last states that fur is still viable. By that I mean it is needed at a way to keep warm, not just as a fashion statement.currently Alaska is turning an eye beyond the coal and oil. there are plans to expand wind and geothermal resources. We have plenty of both.

The natural resources located in Alaska and the surrounding seas make up the majority of Alaska s value. These include the fishing industry and of course oil, but also the flora and fauna, mountains, rivers and coastlines provide priceless and unique beauty not found in the lower 48.In addition, Alaska has been of key military and strategic value. During World War II the only battles on American soil took place in Alaska and during the cold war, Alaska provided a buffer zone between the lower 48 states and Russia and served as a potential launching point to retaliate against the USSR either via submarines under the polar ice cap or across the Bering Sea.

Quite a lot of natural resources and being close to Russia

Probably because it is by far the largest and northern-most state of all.

uh gold and oil

OIL. thats the only reason

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Mindanao state university, Lanao del Sur? -

hey , im making a trip to dis Mindanao State University at Lanao Del Sur so how do i get there ?? Wats the nearest airport to head to my destination and will dat be safe for a foreigner like myself , dont really wanna to get myself into unneccessary kindda trouble, advice pls

MSU is in Marawi City, within the province of Maguindanao in the ARMM (Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao), Philippines. The nearest airport is Cotabato.The region is tense at the moment, and it is not advised to tarvel to the area now. The military has taken over, the provincial capitol is padlocked. All these as a result of the massacre of 57 civilians and journalists, the most high-profile election-related violence in history. Postpone your visit for your own safety and convenience.

San Diego is not in the Philippines

New Years alone. Worth it? -

So my birthday is on New Years Day, and i was thinking of going to Vegas for NYE and couple of more days. Just looking for suggestion if it is gonna be any good? I m a guy in early 20 s. My biggest doubt is the price.So far the hotel (Monte Carlo) and the flight are about $1k for 3 nights? Do you know if the price might drop or is this the best there will be?I m also planning to go to Haze (the new Aria club), which is about $300 per ticket on NYE. I was wondering if i m actually gonna get in to the club, or such high price still does not guarantee entry? Just don t wanna stand in the line up at 12, you know...:)

New Years eve in Vegas is always fun no matter where you ring in the New Year. If you find a room now, take it. It won t get any cheaper. Consider booking flight and hotel separately. Look for hotels deals here http://www.lasvegas-how-to.com/las-vegas��There are no guarantees you will get into any club on that night even with a $300 cover. There are lots of other things to do on New Years eve here are a few of them.http://www.lasvegas-how-to.com/new-year-��

I doubt if the price will drop most of the hotels are most likely already sold out and the few remaining rooms will only get more expensive as the date approaches. If I pay $300 for a club ticket I would most definitely expect admittance to the club or I would be raising h*ll about it until I got a refund.

Should we visit Alaska by water (cruise) or land? -

Every year we do a family vacation. Typically, this means packing the tent in the SUV, and hitting the road to discover some new part of the Western US, where we live. Every 5th year, however, we splurge on a big vacation, and 2010 is our splurge year.This year, we are planning on going to AK! We are debating between taking a cruise or flying into Anchorage and exploring via rental car/RV. We love exploring nature, seeing wildlife, camping, and hiking, and love to get away from the crowds and enjoy our vacations on our own terms... spontaneously, with a flexibly-planned agenda. That said, we think that a land-based vacation in Southern AK would be our best bet.However, we are also strongly considering a cruise for the following reasons: 1) None of us have ever been on a cruise 2) We love the ocean and sailing on boats 3) Airfare, hotel, vehicle rental + food may cost MORE than a cruise 4) We live in Seattle, so we could drive to Seattle and/or Vancouver for the cruise ship, limiting/eliminating airfare altogether 5) For seeing the inside passage, the logistics of a cruise ship make total sense (BTW, we ve also priced out the ferry system, and it seems pretty pricey too!) 6) It is totally different than our non-splurge vacations where we spend so much time in the car, so the kids would probably love the change of pace/scenery.For those who may be saying, why not do both? I couldn t agree more! What could be better than taking a cruise from Seattle to Seward, and then renting a car to explore Southern AK, staying in hotels along the way, and then flying home to Seattle? This would be awesome, if the cost weren t prohibitive!So, if you were in our shoes, what would you do and why?

Suggestion. Save your cruise money. Get a camper or RV. Drive into Canada (Prince Rupert) and catch a north bound Alaska Ferry. You ll spend about 3-4 nights aboard (not exactly comfort of a cruise ship, but not Hotel Baghdad either) . Get off in Haines and take the cut off north and join the Alcan Highway and drive into Alaska. Drive to Fairbanks, Tok, Anchorage, to Seward, Homer, Valdez at your leisure. Then drive the Alcan back home. You will see the same ports as on the cruise ships (but not in them for long) and much of the same sights.

Pitch a tent in the back yard. Run a power cable to it. Plug in a TV and tune into Discovery Channel along with a few DVD s. You won t get sea sick or eaten by any bears or the bugs. Plus look at all the money you will save. l

I live in AK, and I think I would personally would take the cruise up to Seward. Just because the inside passage is so interesting! Then start your land tour there. Be sure to take the Alaska Railroad at least from Seward to Anchorage. Its their most scenic route and is beautiful. Plus I heard that car rentals are more in Seward than they are in Anchorage. But if you want to ditch the car, you can take the train as far north as Fairbanks. Feel free to email me with questions!

I have been on a cruise that started in Washington and went to Juno, two other Alaskan cities, and Victoria Canada. It was beautiful... by far the best vacation I have even been on. The cruise line will help you find all the cool things to do in each city. In Juno, my family and I took a helicopter ride to the top of a glacier and got to ride on the sleds with sled-dogs. Also, the cruise may be safer than driving in Alaska.

Land. You get to see so much more. 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.

Los angeles Travel guide? -

Hey, When I was on trip of los angeles I use this website for the travel guide http://www.all-travelguide.com/los-angeles/, Can any one alo use it as I am again planning a trip to Rome and I am thinking about it http://www.all-travelguide.com/rome/.. any suggestion for other

Hollywood: walk of fame, wax museum, Kodak theatre (Oscars), chinese theatre w/ handprints, get a star map, etc.Santa Monica! The beach is amazing, the pier is wonderful (the rollercoaster, ferris wheel, Bubba Gump), and you have to go on the Promenade! The shops are really fun and there are always live acts going on. You ll be lucky if you catch Chelsea Williams. Her vocal chords are golden!Drive through Beverly Hills and Mulholland Dr.Shop or Window Shop in Rodeo Drive (and maybe see a celebrity).Eat at In-N-Out burger (you can find one anywhere) and uWink (2nd story of Hollywood Highland mall).See if there are any movie premieres going on. You could stand by and watch the stars walk across the red carpet.Go see Paramount Pictures and Universal Studios...and speaking of Universal Studios...As far as theme parks go, I see it like this; If you re in Hollywood, you might as well go to Universal. It s all about movie magic. The rides are phenomenal and you can go on the studio tour as well where you ll learn a lot about movies, experience special effects, tour sets, and just have fun. The theme park itself really makes you feel like you re in movie land. Of course Disney gets the #1 destination spot because of the name but I would rather save Disney for Orlando (it s better there.)Good luck have fun!

What exactly are you asking people? I don t think your question makes any sense.

Where is there safe and secure living near South University in Tampa? -

My husband may be getting into the PA program at South University in Tampa and we are looking to find a place to rent that is in a safe and secure neighborhood, is near the school, and affordable. Any help would be great! Thanks to all who answer!

An address would have been nice. They are on North Himes Ave by the way. You will find a lot of apartments on the north side of Tampa around Busch Blvd north toPasco county. Look around the University of South Florida. The Temple Terrace area is nice. You could also look north east of Tampa around Thonotosassa/Seffner/Mango area. Traffic will be the tough part, especially in Jan, Feb March when the snowbirds are in town. Stay close to the I-75 or I-275 corridor.

First time moving out, after finding a job, living in Bethesda, MD? -

I m a 21 year old undergrad at UMD, I will be graduating in the spring of 2011, and I plan to stay home with mom for a coupld of years until I am steady in a job ( preferrably after the 90 day period) and then plan to move into an apartment. I decided on Bethesda because it s not too far from home ( Clinton, MD) and it s easily accessible to DC via Metro. I wanted to know, how is the cost of living, affordable? is it good for a recent graduate? what is the city itself like? is it ethnically diverse, catering to different lifestyles? ( I m Vegan btw).If Bethesda is not a good choice to look for my first apartment, where do you recommend?thanks!

Take my advice Miss. Unless your mother absolutely wants you to leave...stay at home for a few years first. Why? Because apartment living is expesnvie. Getting your own place in Bethesda or Arlington will cost you about $1,500 a month for a very very basic apartment. Or, you can get roommates that will annoy you with their bad habits (dirty dishes, moldy bathroom, dusty furniture).Instead, stay home as long as possible and work hard and save your money. Take the $500 to $1,500 you would have spent on an apartment and put it into a savings account. Better yet, start and IRA and participate in the 401K retirement account where you work. Also build up a nice rainy day fund if you become unemployed. Even if you shared a place an paid $700 a month for your share of the rent and utilities, that adds-up to over $8,000 a year. In 3 years time, with interest in the bank, you will have yourself $25,000. That s a pretty nice nest egg for someone in their twenties. Keep that up and you can BUY YOUR OWN HOME someday instead of merely renting.And one last thing...that you already know. Be sure to help your mother around the house where you live. Do most of the cleaning and at least half of the cooking. That should make-up for living rent free for awhile.

It s a little early to make these decisions. Wait until you graduate and then start the research. Bethesda is a great town, but the cost of living is one of the highest in the Metro area. There are some good apartments at Parkside, within a short walk of Metro, and there is good shopping at White Flint.But, as I said, it is way too early to start planning. You still have a year and a half. Relax and enjoy the rest of your college career.

Before you settle on Bethesda, visit Arlington, particularly along the Orange line Metro corridor. It will likely offer you even more of what you re looking for than will Bethesda.