Is Washington an accepting State for people coming from other States? -

It really depends on what part of the state you are going to. The state is very diverse with a lot of heavily populated urban areas on the west side of the cascades and more rural less populated area on the east side of the cascades.The urban west side is has a more diverse ethnic mix and is more liberal politically. The east side is less diverse and more conservative politically.I think you will find that the people on both sides are generally friendly, helpful and tolerant. Most people are open-minded with a live and let live attitude and for the most part mind their own business about other people s personal choices and life-style. Although people in some of the smaller communities, especially on the east side of the state are pretty conservative.About the only other thing that you need to be aware of is that people generally live here because they like outdoor activiries, appreciate the environment and natural beauty of the area and want to keep it that way.

In general, yes. Of course it depends on the area. If you re really looking to be accepted move to Seattle. There is no typical person or a certain type who lives in Seattle. Everyone s different and everyone loves and accepts each other. Drag Queens can walk down the street and no one will give them a second glance. It s really a fun and exciting place to live.

Usually. There is a lot of navy and military life here, especially around Puget Sound. We respect our military and I have never seen discrimination of any sort solely based on what state someone is from, UNLESS they re from California. Haha but Californians have that reputation just about everywhere, don t they?

Ive been to Seattle and Tacoma quite a few times from Denver and Ive always had a really good experience there and with the people. I think most people would say the same.Haven t been anywhere else but I do know Pullman sucks it. Go Dawgs

Yes, as long as you are not from California :-)

How much is renting skates, plus iceskating at? -

Rockefeller Centerand Chelsea Piers?

At Chelsea Piers, it will cost you $7.50 and at Rockefeller Center, it will cost you $9.I hope this information is very helpful.Good luck and happy holidaysNative New Yorker

I forget how much it was at Rockefeller but I thought it was a rip off. The view of the tree isn t that great, it s very small, and the ice quality is awful. I would recommend a day trip to your local ice skating rink you ll get a much better skating experience. The skates we re also very uncomfortable and there was absolutely no room to put on your skates very crowded and hectic.

I KNOW Rock Center has a website with that info and I d guess that Chelsea Piers does, too.

Native New Yorker has got it right, but i would just like to add, my great gpa built rockefeller center! :]

Hellllllppppp renting a cabin for 3 days that is for sale?!?!!? -

So we are renting a cabin for 3 days in big bear, but when I asked the renter to send more pictures of the property she sent me to a side for real estate...I suppose she is selling her home. Can you still rent a home out for a 3 day vacation to someone, but the home is also on the market...? Is that possible??? Or is she scamming us? http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/42133-�� that is the home we are supposed to be renting for 3 days

Often when a landlord does not live near some of their rental property they will hire a real estate agent to act as the property manager or rental agent. READ the rental agreement very carefully. They are written to benefit the landlord. To protect yourself take pictures of EVERY room before you occupy the cabin, and demand a walk through inspection just before you leave to reduce your risk of being charged for damage or cleaning fees.

Certainly, they can have it for sale and still rent it. The owner probably bought it so they could make money renting it, and rentals probably aren t enough to pay their mortgage.

Anyone that lives in or near st augustine florida? -

how much is it to stay one night in the casa monica hotel?? please and thank you :)

I had a friend who stayed there one night. She said it was about $300 that included chocolate covered strawberries and a comfy bed.It depends on what season you are going in. She went between spring/summer so it costs more during that time. Why won t you check out their website or expedia.com?

why would you think people that live right there know how much it costs? they live in the area and have no need to stay the night in a hotel. one night stays start at about $194 per night and depending on what package you d like and how many people are staying the price rises accordingly. here is the website:http://www.casamonica.com/

Austin Collie or Roddy White this week? -

Austin Collie scored last night, so I hope you went with him. I have Roddy White on my team, and I am probably going to sit him because I don t like the match up or the qb situation.I hope this helps.

Um, Travel section???

Is nrotc hard to get commisioned through? -

i wanna go to the navy but the only school with my major is very expensive so i dont want to try and put all i can to get shot down and not get to the advanced stages to get commisioned in nrotc and then be in debt out of school. is it a gamble to take?

I would put this under Military as this is for US travel.

I have b1b2 us visa can i apply for work permit in usa? -

i have b1b2 us visa can i apply for work permit in US

Anyone can apply for a work permit in the United States, but except for limited cases, you need a sponsoring employer and a college degree. Your B1/B2 visa will not help you obtain employment in the United States, although it is legal to interview for jobs on such a visa.Most importantly, a B1/B2 visa does NOT allow you to work for a US employer.

What to do in florida on vacation? -

I m driving to Florida alone for a vacation during Christmas. Being that I m alone I m not sure what things I could do. I m trying to find conventions but can t find any. I am taking windsurfing lessons and a few other small things but after that I m not sure what to do. I m not really a night club guy unless I m with someone. So if anybody has some ideas for me then please tell. No I don t plan on going to Disney unless there s something specific. I m in college so money is kinda tight but not really since I m getting a job in January and I haven t been on a vacation in about three years. Anyways thanks. Where will I be, everywhere and anywhere, when ever. The cool part about going alone.

Take some sightseeing tours and you ll meet plenty of people and won t feel alone. I ve traveled solo for over 20 years and it s plenty of fun. Skip Disney because it s over-priced, over-crowded, and over-rated. I recommend visiting The Tampa Bay area, Ft. Lauderdale, Sarasota, or Ft. Myers. All have great attractions and beaches. You can do everything by yourself that you would with another person. You don t need anyone else to travel with to have a good time.

Traveling alone is awesome for meeting people! Go to see some concerts in Orlando or Miami. If you re in Miami, hit up some night clubs, go to the beach, para-sail. One night club tip, get on the guest list, or if you don t, find some girls in line, and ask them to escort you in with them (offer to buy them a drink or something once you re in). If you re really up for it, make the trip to the Keys.

How often is French used in New Orleans? -

How often is the French language used in New Orleans? What areas/suburbs use more French or more English?

i m 14 and I ve lived in Nola all my life. If you go in the french quarter it is used there A LOT also in the 9th and 7th ward. Uptown around St. Charles you can here some speak french and also in mid city around Bayou St. john.

I am afraid Jessica is not correct, unless she is referring to people occasionally using words that are French.New Orleans is an American city and almost everyone speaks English as their only language. There are no neighborhoods where French is spoken. There are not even neighborhoods where Spanish is spoken widely, though many Hispanic Katrina workers remain in the city. New Orleans East does have a Vietnamese neighborhood.

Need help with using public transportation from Newark Airport to Woodhaven, NY 11421? -

Need help with the connections with train or bus (which one to take where) in order to make my way from Newark Airport into Queens, Woodhaven in particular. Need it to be public transport and not some taxi, thank you

Woodhaven is not Queens. It s Brooklyn neighborhood.Step 1: At passenger terminals, look for New Jersey Transit Ticket Vending Machine and buy one way ticket $15.00 to New York Penn Station. $5.50 Airtrain Fee is included in ticket.Step 2: Take AirTrain to Newark Airport Station.Step 3: Transfer to New Jersey Transit inbound service (toward NY) on Northeast Corridor or North Jersey Coast Line to New York Penn Station.Step 4: Take downtown (2)(3) express from 34th St-Penn Station (7th Av side) to Fulton St.Transfer to Queens-bound (J) or (Z) to following stops:75th St: J.85th St: Z, J.Woodhaven Blvd: J, Z.During PM Rush Hour, (J) and (Z) is both express toward Queens with skip-stop.During weekend, you need to take uptown (4)(5) one stop to Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall to catch (J) local.

Take New Jersey Transit to Penn Station, then figure out how to get to wherever you need to go in Woodhaven using Google Maps or Hopstop.com

Plasma Donation in St. Louis? -

Is there a place in St. Louis where you can donate plasma?

Call the Red Cross 314-658-2000 to find out which sites are doing plasma donations.

All hospitals and Red Cross sites

I need information about maryland state ? -

I need information about maryland like the races of the citizens and imigrants ...thanks in advance !

You can use Google to search maryland population demographics .

Where to bodyboard in Oahu? -

Hi, Im going to Hawaii this Christmas and was wondering about some good body board spots on Oahu. I m not experienced by any means, but have taken on some big waves? I m looking for something moderately sized but safe at the same time. Reef breaks seem to scare me, but thats all i can seem to find on Oahu. How dangerous are they if you fall all the time? The less crowds there are the better. Any info you guys could give me regarding this or any must do things in Hawaii. We are planning to travel other places than Oahu but thats all i really know where were going for now.Thanks.

Sandy Beach is one of the most dangerous spots on the island. If you are not an expert or local I do not recommend this spot for you. Boarders suffer more neck and back breaks on Sandy than any other beach on Oahu. The bottom is sandy, not reef, and it is VERY steep hence all the neck breaks. Remember that they measure waves differently in Hawaii than they do the mainland. So a 4 ft wave in So Cal is really an 8 ft wave out here because of where they take the measurement from. Makapu u is a much safer location and only a few miles up from Sandy. Go to Youtube and see for yourself.

A good place for inexperienced body boarders with samller crowds than waikiki would be kalamas, bellows air force base, or sherwoods, but NOT sandy beach or Makapuu, those places are only good for the ones who are very experienced at bodyboarding.yes indeed, one can break their neck or back from hitting the bottom, but a tip when being tumbled by a wave is to not fight it under water, just let your body loose as crazy as it sounds and you will eventually reach the shoreline safely in no time! be safe!

Waimanalo Beach Park often has a nice shorebreak, such that you can stand in waist-deep water, wait for a wave to be just about break over your head, jump up in the air, and let the wave carry you to shore.If you ve got a strong kick and don t mind paddling, Diamond Head isn t bad. Of course, you might get run over by surfers, who call bodyboarders names like speed bump .

Sandy Beach is a good Boogie (body) board spot. Also Makapu u Beach. If you are not a really good swimmer, I would stick to Waikiki. If you go to the Diamond Head side of the Kapahulu Groin, the reef and rocks are minimal.

Sandy s is definitely NOT a good place for a novice body boarder. Even Makapuu can be tricky. I d suggest Waimanalo.

Do I need a rental car when I vacation in Sedona, AZ? -

I will be in Sedona for a week, should I rent a car? I am planning on going to the Grand Canyon and doing some of the Pink Jeep tours.

It depends on where you are staying. If you are staying in a hotel vs. a house it might work. If you are staying in a hotel where you will be picked up for excursions (or can walk to pick up point) to the Grand Canyon and for the Pink Jeep tours that will work. If you are staying at a hotel on the main drag you can walk to the stores and restaurants. Other than that it might be nice to have car to drive around and enjoy the majestic scenery. A week is a long time and you don t want to end up getting stuck sitting in your hotel room watching tv.

A car will be beneficial to you while visiting Sedona. Tours are fine, but it s nice to have a vehicle to explore the area on your own. Especially if you ll be here for an entire week.

Moving from Buffalo, in March, 2010. Phoenix or Las Vegas? Low Sale price, high taxes scare me.? -

60 yr old female buying an approximately $90,000 single, detached home. No mortgage. I will have approximately $200,000 left (with very conservative interest). My only income is Social Security Disability. When I move, do I have to worry about the taxes on my home doubling, or tripling, over the next 10 years? Can I afford to live very modestly? I don t go out to dinner or buy make-up, clothes, etc. My hobbies are beginners home repairs/refinishing. I own a recent-model car and live in an apt, although I have owned 2 homes in the past. I would sincerely like your advise/opinions.

For Phoenix:I think this is one of the best websites I have ever seen for tracking home sales and prices. You ll find on this site that if you click on the sale price of a home that the appraisal price for the last several years comes up. Towards the top of the page you can click on property tax info. That shows you current tax status and what you may look forward to in the future.http://www.arizonarealestatenotebook.com��I don t have the same information for Las Vegas.