Is it me or do people die weekly from car accidents in Orlando? -

I have actually seen dead bodies on the side of the road after a fatal accident. It was a head on collision hit and run. The motorcyclist was hit head on and the guy/girl that hit him just went about their business. 2 weeks earlier, at the spot on that road, 4 out of 5 people in a passenger car died in one car at the same curve. It was in Kissimmee, near Osceola Parkway.Why are there so many fatal accidents in Orlando, FL? They are right in your face, multiple times per week. Why?

Florida is one of the top worse driver states maybe that s why. I use to live there (Kissimmee) and it was insane how many times the road would be closed or delays because of a car accident. One time I saw a dead man who was in a motorcycle that got hit by someone who ran the red light. Sometimes a couple times in a day. I also use to live near New York city and I almost never heard of a car accident only in the outskirts and that was once a week - a few people would get run over here and there. The drivers scored poorly on driving test (making them the worst) but I heard of less accidents compared to Florida. I spent 16 years in the Northeast with out a single accident but the minute I moved to Florida and started dating my boyfriend I realized how bad people drive here. I get scared. I ended up in two accidents. One my boyfriend s fault. I refused to talk to him for a week. Worst Drivers: Florida absolutely has the worst drivers. As I learned many years ago when I lived near Tampa, you take your life into your own hands when you get on the Florida Interstates. Why are drivers so bad there? It s a combination of elderly retirees (who don t know where the accelerator is), college kids visiting during spring break (who don t know where the brake pedal is), and out-of-state tourists (who don t know where they re going). The roads in Florida are a real zoo, especially in the spring.

For the same reason there are weekly fatal accidents in all large cities: Law of probability. The more traffic you have, the more likely there will be accidents, including fatal ones.Alidawn makes a good point. There are many out of state and out of country drivers in FL. They might not be familar with FL driving laws and are typicaly distracted becaue they are focused on site seeing or looking for their destination. My husband is from MI and I refuse to drive when we visit his family. There are many driving laws that are very different from what I am used to.

I m sure it has a lot to do with so many people being there all the time (tourists) and those people trying to figure out where they re going, thus paying less attention to what they re doing. However, my dad lives in Florida, and he says that people all over the state are just really bad drivers. I drive some when I visit down there and he told me you NEVER go right away on a green light, you wait for a few seconds, because even after the light turns red there are always another few cars that speed through anyway.

Were is the best mall in the bayarea? -

My ab fab favorite mall is Westfield Valley Fair Mall in San Jose.It has Macy s Women store and a Men s store, Nordstrom, Louis Vuitton, Betsey Johnson, Stuart Weitzman, Tiffany Co., BOSS Hugo Boss, Juicy Couture, Coach, Betsy Johnson, Apple and Kiehl��s.My next favorite is Stanford Mall in Palo Alto. It s an outdoor mall.Macy s Women store and a Men s store, Bloomingdale s, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Crate Barrel, William Sonoma (two stories) Coach, Betsy Johnson, Burberry, and the usual stores plus Sprinkle s cupcakes and Max s opera cafe, PF Chang s and a bunch of other great restaurants.Then there is also Walnut Creek Broadway Plaza. It s an outdoor mall.Macy s Women store and a men s store, Nordstrom, Juicy Couture, Coach, Lucky, Sephora, Banana Republic, Crate Barrel, Barnes and Nobel, Cheesecake Factory, Betsy Johnson.Then of course Mecca... haha Union Square downtown San Francisco.There is Westfield Mall on Market street that has Bloomingdale s and Nordstrom plus all the other mall stores you can think of like Coach, Gap, Victoria Secret ect. Then in the Union Square area there are free standing stores. Macy s Woman store and men s store on Stockton and O Farrell. Barney s on the same corner, urban Outfitters on Powell, Sak s on Post, Neiman Marcus on Stockton and Geary street, Loius Vitton on geary, Sur La Table on maiden Lane, Betsy Johnson, Coach, Juicy Couture, Kenneth Cole, BCBG, G Star. It has everything!!!

the Great Mall in Milpitas is one of my faves- it s HUGE and there are several factory discount places there. Have you noticed lately that ALL malls kinda look the same? Same stores, same places to eat? The Great Mall really stands out as being unique here in the SF bay area. more info here:http://www.simon.com/mall/default.aspx?I��

I agree with Union Square in downtown San Francisco for the experience....as well as Stanford in Palo Alto...but if just for a big mall...then the others.... But atmosphere.....these are my two pics.

I agree w/ Valley Fair in San jose is my favorite.

North Gate mall in San Rafael CA

Is it possible for adults (husband/wife, age 37, no children) to enjoy Disney World? -

We were thinking of driving there, staying outside the park, and winging it by buying tickets at the gate for a few days. This would be from 12/27-1/1. We ve never been there before and are driving from NJ. Your thoughts?

Me and the wife are both 62 and we enjoy going to Disney World and other them parks.

of course you can enjoy it and have fun!there are tons of rides and attractions for all ages. i m 23 and i still love going. my sister is 30 and she still loves going. geez my parents are in their 60 s and still love going (just by themselves)but i would advise you to NOT go during that time. from dec 21st to jan 1st is literally the busiest time of the entire year so for your fist time it would be extremely overwhelming. you d have to get there waaaaaaay before the parks open to buy your tickets at the gate cuz there will be a LONG line. plus during that time the parks fill to capacity by noon at the latest so you nned to get in early before the stop letting guests in.i d advise you to either go before dec 21st or after jan 4 cuz thats when the kids go back to school.

Yes you will have a brilliant time at Disney World. The tickets are quite expensive if you are only going for a few days. You might want to check out Universal parks which have amazing roller coasters, rides and attractions. You can get Universal tickets for 2 days into the 2 parks for $99.Have fun :)You could check these sites for more infohttp://www.universalorlando.com/home/hom��http://orlandorollercoaster.com/

Yes. A person of any age can thoroughly enjoy Disney World. My math teacher from my senior year had never been there before and when he got married he brought his wife there for their honeymoon and you should see the pictures of him. He is a really big man but he seriously looked like a little kid with that huge smile in all of the pictures. Disney is really a magical experience for everyone. Trust me, you will LOVE it!

Disney is over-priced and over-rated. You ll be wasting your time and money going there. Skip Disney and Orlando. There are so many better places in Florida to spend your vacation. Tampa, Sarasota, Fort Myers, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale have much better attractions and the beautiful beaches, as well.

Definitely more fun without kids! My kids can not always get off from school, so we go without them usually in December. We always have more fun without them, I am kind of ashamed to say. When they are with us, it is always us waiting in line for some characters autograph, or listening to all of them whine. Without them, we go at our own pace and can enjoy the things they find boring. EPCOT is especially fun fun couples sans kids!

It is very possible for adults to enjoy DIsney. Very few of the rides are really for the young ones. Lots of adult rides . ( some are not rides) You should have a good time. Here s a link:http://www.orlandorideguide.com/?Park=Di��

Oh defitnely. I am 37 years old and if i did not have kids, i would still go! It s sooooo much fun and if you have never been, you will love it! I have a years pass to Disney and i go without my kids sometimes with my other half!

definitelyDISNEY IS FUN For all agesGo to the Epcot Center, Hollywood Studios and then go to the mini water park either the blizzard beach or the typhoon lagoon. then go to Disney Downtown in evening it is fun.

Disneyworld is fine for adults. You ll enjoy it. You might want to do Epcot too. It s more on the educational side.

Disney brings out the kid in everyone so yeah it s definitely worth it no matter how old you are! If you can afford it that is lol.

At Disney World everyone is a kid, lol.

We are married, no kids and are 34 38 and had a BALL! A place where everyone can act like a fool wearing Mickey Ears no1 cares. A place to embrace your inner child and escape from realityHollywood Studios is better for adults. The MAgic Kingdom is truly for the young (and the young at heart!) as the rides are much tamer.Hollywood Studios* Tower of Terror* Toy Story Mania (go here get a fast pass first thing upon ariving as this is packed, esp at the time of the year you are going)* Rock n Roller Coaster* Great movie ride* Studio backlot tour* Star Tours* Muppet 3-dEPCOT* Ellens Energy Adventure (old but fun...also good for a rest)* Test Track* Mission Space (beware if you get motion sickness...if so, do the green)* Spaceship Earth (make sure the photo you take of yourselves are silly...you ll see)* Soarin* Livin with the Land (under-rated!)* Turtle Talk with Crush (fun for all ages!)Nice for a relaxing stroll enjoying being able to travel the world if you can afford to actually travel. Not too many kids here as they thinks its boring so good for some peaceAND dont miss Illuminations!ANIMAL KINGDOM (great for a relaxing day as this is a big park so everyones spread out)* Dinosaur* Expedition Everest* Its tough to be a bug* Kali River Rapids* Kiliminjaro Safaris* Finding Nemo - the Musical* Festival of the Lion King* Flights of WonderMAGIC KINGDOM* Big Thunder Mountain* Buzz Lightyear s Space Ranger Spin* Pirates of the Caribbean* Country Bear Jamboree (made us laugh BUT we have a warped sense of humour)* Jungle Cruise (try to see if you can get Skipper Adam as he is hilarious)* Mickey s Philharmagic (brilliant!!!!!)* Monsters Inc Laugh Floor (see tips on google to see how to be That Guy )* Splash Mountain* Space Mountain* Stitch s Great Escape (but I do love Stitch as hes rude)* The Hall of Presidents* The Enchanted Tiki Room* Haunted Mansion* SpectroMagic Parade* WishesHollywood Studios is the smallest but our fave as it was more aimed at our age group. Food at Hollywood Vine is fabulous too and you must see Fantasmic as this is great for any age. The live shows are awesome too (Indiana JOnes Lights motor action is a must seeI dont think we wouldve had as much fun if we had kids with us cos we couldnt have done what we wanted to when we wanted to (no offence to kids)! Just relax enjoy yourselves and remember the imagination joy that we had when we were kids!!!!!

I have my brothers ID. Can I use it in vegas? -

So I have my brother s ID. He is 23, it s current and completely legal in its own right. I m 20 and look similar, though I wouldn t say we re identical twins. If I m only carrying that ID and a credit card with his name on it, would I get rejected at bars/clubs or legally punished, etc.I have read other people s suggestions against it, and others people s claims that those suggestions are overly conservative. I just don t see how they could actually prove or even claim that it s not my id. Opinions?

I work in the Las Vegas Nightclub industry. When my clubs catch a fake ID or a person using an ID that is not theirs we will confiscate it and often escort the guest out of the casino. The person can pick it up the next day if they can prove its them. We will involve the police if it appears something illegal is going on, or if we need to verify information.Chris

They don t have to prove that it s not your ID - if they even suspect that it s not you, they don t have to let you enter, whether you have another ID (credit card) in that name or not. And they are also allowed to confiscate the ID and credit card if they believe it to be fake.You could be criminally charged if they decide to call the police, which doesn t happen often. They likely will just turn you away.Underage drinking is a big deal in Vegas - if caught, casinos can lose their liquor licences. That is a chance they cannot afford to take, so they are very vigilant about checking ID s carefully.

Well, obviously the answer is no - you can t use your brother s ID in Vegas or anywhere else.And be very careful about challenging anyone who questions your ID.No business is obligated to prove anything to exercise their right to deny you service. Any business can simply say I don t think this is you, I m not serving you, get out. If you are lucky they will just give you back the ID and let you leave. If you try to argue it, they can (and will) hold the ID and call the police to resolve the matter.

Having a credit card with his name on it definitely helps. You CAN get legally punished if they actually catch you, but it s doubtful they will call the cops, they probably just won t let you in. I used to do the same thing with my sister, she s younger, but we look similar, and we never had any problems. Good luck, whatever you choose to do!

As long as the bouncers aren t undercover cops (they generally don t do that in Vegas though) you ll be fine. NEVER give it to a cop once you re in, say the bouncer just let you in or you snuck in. But, the worst they ll do is take it away from you and maybe give you a hard time (if that). For the most part they don t care, Vegas baby...

They do not have to prove it. They can reject anyone they want as a private business!And if they feel it is bogus, they will confiscate both the ID and credit card.Do you realize the extreme expensive of the clubs in Vegas? Gambling is on the house s side for odds, no they don t have to cheat. Wait the year and then you don t have to worry

The big boys in Las Vegas arent like your avg bar bouncers in a local club.They arent about to lose their liquor and gambling license over an under age person.I would not mess with them myself. Las Vegas is a very heavy atmosphere, if youve not been there inside a casino.Founded by the Mafia years ago.. so its security is pretty intense.If you try it, keep in mind they have many cameras watching every single move that people make.

you can try. the worst thing that will happen is that they ll take the ID away from you. they dont want to get the cops involved because it s a pain in the butt for everyone involved and doesn t go anywhere

Am I making a mistake by moving from Chicago to Austin? -

I decided to move from Chicago to Austin for no apparent reason except to avoid the freezing wind in Cold in the wintertime. My company will let me work out of my home and I thought Austin might be a cool place to live because it s outdoorsy and scenic, but now I m getting nervous. I am definitely a midwestern girl at heart and love energy of the city, summertime in Chicago, and being able to walk everywhere. I know Austin has beautiful weather in the Fall and Winter but I also have heard it s gets swealtering hot in the summer. I have heard the people are friendly there, but are they as wholesome, fun, and all american as the people in Chicago? Do you think I am making the right decision? Thanks.

Congratulations on your decision, and Austin will most likely meet your desires. True, it is a little bit hot in the summer, but in the winter it is much more mild than the north, and it is right in the center of the beautiful Texas hill country. As for the feel, Austin is a decent mid-sized city which is constantly growing. This allows it to have the big city vibe you are looking for, but still remain a moderately safe and calm place to live. The Downtown area boasts one of the top tourists destinations in the city, 6th street, which if you have not heard, is home to one of the most recognized night life spots in the country. I do not really know many people from Chicago, but if you want fun and All American, Austin is the place to go. The entire feel of Austin is balanced, because it is a music and nightlife hub as well as a political landmark being the Capital of Texas, but there are also enough large and reputable companies to keep the economy in good shape. Austin is truly a wonderful place, congratulations on your decision, and I hope you go through with it.

YOU decided to move congratulations! Obviously you hate the freezing winds and cold temperature of Chicago.It will be hot in the summer, so you are in air conditioning, it will be fine.I think Texas is a great place to live.They have all american people there also, Houston is nice, like Chicago, Sa nAntonio, Padre Island, lots of places to visit.I think you are nervous right now about such a far away move.But if you don t like it, you can always go back.But give it time, I think you will ike it there.

My son, who was raised in Michigan and Ohio, went to college in New York City. He lived in San Francisco during the dot.com boom. He moved to Austin because the music scene is great and he could afford a house there. He recruited five couples that he knew in San Francisco to join him in Austin. To the best of my knowledge, four of them stayed in Austin.He s happy there. I m pretty certain that he would be happy just about anyplace, but it seems like it s easier to be happy in Austin.Ambivalence is a sign of maturity. In those situations where I have been totally committed to a course of action and completely convinced that what I was doing was the best of all possible choices, I painted the wall with the Ferrari on the second turn every time. It meant that I had not considered what could possibly go wrong, and of course, Murphy was right. He just didn t say it loud enough.But as someone who was married to a woman who liked to move [we moved fifteen times in twelve years], who would say immediately that the geographic cure is full of perils, who hates moving, who believes that moving is a six-month disability from which you never fully recover, [who disdains parenthetical expressions and run-on sentences and sees them as a sign of terrible organization] with all those caveats, I recommend Austin and wish you well.If you wish, e-mail me and I will query him to see if he will answer any questions about Austin.

First of all...Lucky You !!!! Anytime you move a great distance it is scary.I moved to Austin from the south-east coast and have not looked back.I even have several friends from back home who are considering moving out here as well. I did it on a whim too.My husband and I embarked on a cross country trip,and decided to stay.I think we were lucky to find this place.That being said there are drawbacks such as the hot summers and traffic.But,to the guy who said he has a friend in Houston--Give me a break !!!! It is so humid in Houston !!!! The only time it gets humid in Austin is after it rains, which is not too often.The summers are hot and dry.Stay in the shade or indoors with the a/c and your fine.The nights are breezy and cool.... There is terrible traffic here....but,if you are working from home you can avoid it like I do (SAHM) by planning your activities around the rush hour traffic.Also,if you live in the south part of town I hear you can walk everywhere.Tons to do.Shops and cafes...We are getting our commuter trains up and running if you prefer to live further out... There are just loads of reasons to love living here.I have met a few midwesterners here who came for the same reasons.The people here are just great. It has a small-big city feel.This place is an island of liberal thinking in a sea of red though... I envy you because, when you go home you ll get to see snow ! At least give it a shot and, if you hate it you can always move back.

Moving for no apparent reason is never a good idea if you ask me, there are all kinds of things that can go wrong. I live in Chicago as well, it s not that bad of a place. We have a lot more to brag about than Austin (sears tower, oprah, one of the largest cities in the world) and snow is something a lot of people in the south would love to see, regardless of the cold. And yes, the heat is sweltering in Austin. My friend who used to live in Chicago now ives in Houston which isn t too far, and all he talks about is how hot the place is compared to Chicago. It will be very hard to get used to an incredibly hot place after living in cold Chicago all your life.Plus, what about your friends and everyone you know? You will have to start anew in Austin, making all new friends and only seeing family for holidays. Sure, you can still do your job, but if your company suffers a crisis and needs to get rid of employees, who are they going to get rid of? Perhaps the one who lives hundreds of miles south in Texas who is more difficult to communicate with than any local Chicago employees? I would suggest you stay in Chicago, but that s just my opinion