What broadway should I go see next week? -

I have never been to a broadway show before and have no idea which one to go and see. Can anyone help me out. I was thinking west story because I have seen the film, but my girlfriend wants to see Lion King.

Wicked or Hair . Both my favorites and i ve seen almost all of them.She ll love Mamma Mia too.

Doubt you ll be able to get tickets to Lion King - seems I heard it s sold out for months. That s probably the case with any of the major, popular shows, too. If you do a search for Broadway tickets you should get some leads for sites that might tell you what s available. Or, try the TKTS site. You have to stand in line to get tickets through them [either in Time Square or downtown] for the day of the show. One person keeps the place in line while the other goes to the board to see what s available. Tickets are about 50% off. The website has a list of recent availability, which doesn t necessarily mean they same shows will be available the day you re there.

Why are the tops of these pylons caved in like this? -

I took this picture in Sausalito, California -- in a waterside park I think called Dunphy Park. I was curious about these pylons there. What accounts for the rot pattern? Bugs? Animals -- woodpeckers? Or natural erosion?http://www.flickr.com/photos/93027850@N00/4118973456/in/set-72157622892776702Thanks!

I would say a combination of water sitting on top and the fact that preservatives don t penetrate heartwood very well would lead to the center rotting first. The pattern is very typical for pilings.