About to move to Binghamton, NY... What is it like there? -

My husband and I are moving from the bronx, so crime in binghamton isn t something I m worried about since my neighborhood is terrible and anything at this point would be better than this... but what is binghamton like. I am originally from orlando, fl and I m not sure if we should go back there or to upstate NY... please help!

The area is very depressed economically and the city of Binghamton is pretty dead. I wouldn t go there if you don t have a job lined up, since it has high unemployment and that isn t likely to change any time soon. If you like city life you would probably be bored. But it s in a beautiful mountain area, so if you like the outdoors you might enjoy it. Also, the cost of living is very low, so if you are able to find work there, you can buy a house or raise a family for much less than in most places.

Binghamton is a small town - much smaller than the Bronx or Orlando. I suspect that the main factors you will have to deal with are:- small town considerations - fewer shopping choices, the need to drive rather than use public transport, etc.- winter weather - Binghamton gets lots of snow.

ouch--binghmaton is nothing to write home about--I grew up nearby in utica, ny..personally i think there are better choices in upstate ny like buffalo or albany---if you havent yet you really need to go visit bionghamton before you commit to living there--besides SUNY Binghamton college there isnt much going on up there

It s quite boring up there. My husband went to SUNY Binghamton and going up to visit wasn t exactly exciting.

What are some quot;techyquot; things to do in NYC? -

My girlfriend and I are visiting on 12/11 and we re going on a budget. We re looking for some cheaper things to do, and I m wondering if there s any sort of technology exhibits or cool tech stores to look around in.I found the Sony Wonder Technology Lab so we ll try to get there early to snag some tickets, and I know there s an Apple store up that way as well, is there anything else that might interest us a bit?How about non-tech things to do that won t burn a hole in my pocket?

Sony Wonder is sooo fun!! They probably updated the exhibits, too.Try Nintendo World. You can try out games and stuff before they re released.That s all I know of... good luck!

Sony Wonder Lab, I believe you have to call them for tickets otherwise it s first come, first serve. I believe it s also timed admission.Non Tech: The Christmas windows of department stores on 5th Ave.Staten Island Ferry, it s free.

Liberty sCIENCE Center?Not sure how much that costs if it costs at all.EDIT:I think thats on the border of NJ and NYCI also recommend getting a NY pizza. Esp if you live kind of far away and wont likely be visiting soon.Little Italy and Chinatown are badass.PS have fun! i love NYC

Where is a good, safe place to stay in atlanta? -

We re planning on going to six flags and an atlanta hawks game so we d like to be close to those areas. Also, what else is there to do? We re a couple in our late 20 s. Any info is appreciated. The trip is planned for mid march.

If you could afford to stay in Atlanta, consider doing it. If not, there are a number of nice places in Smyrna, that would inevitably be affordable. Why Smyrna? It ll take you less than a half hour to get to Six Flags, and about the same time -- maybe less -- to get to Atlanta. There are also a number of good restaurants and bars in Smyrna/Vinings. Don t stay in Austell; it s not the safest place. As far as things to do? If you re not familiar with Atlanta, pick up any tourist guide and choose what sounds fun to you: World of Coke, The Botanic Gardens, The High Museum, Stone Mountain -- there s plenty to keep you occupied.

Well, the only problem with that is Six Flags and Philips Arena (where the Hawk s play) are not close....about 30-45 minutes about from each other.Six Flags is in Austell and Philips Arena is in the city of Atlanta.Now, I would suggest staying in the city and taking a day trip out to Six Flags, because most attractions are in the city. Hotels are a little pricey in the city, but March shouldn t be too bad.You should definitely check out the GA Aquarium (largest aquarium in the world), The Coca-Cola Museum, skip Underground (ghetto), and Centennial Olympic Park (1996 Olympics were in Atlanta).You could get on Ticketmaster and check out if there are any concerts, plays, etc.The Fox Theater is awesome if you can find a show you like.Good Luck and Have Fun!

Renting a house or a condo would be a great idea, and there are a lot of choices for rentals in the atlanta area. It s best to do your homework and use online research to find available places to stay that fit within your budget.Rather than give you a specific property name and location, I would suggest that you do some research on the available houses/condos, the prices and the locations. I have used justvr.com in the past and it was quite helpful for narrowing down my choices and booking a few nights stay.

Is the oc a good place to live? -

If you are talking about Orange County California, then no. I lived there for 20 years. It is now crowded, dirty and expensive.

Where can you spend the night on the beach in San Diego? -

Is there anywhere in San Diego where you re allowed to stay overnight at the beach?

Campland on the Bay. It s on the northside of Mission Bay. I lived less than a mile from there for many years. You are also in Pacific Beach so you will have other things to do as well.http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0oGkij2NyBLR5��

Well you can try few La Jolla shores, Del Mar, Cardiff, Torrey Pines. Out of all these I would recommend Torrey Pines, as it is a beach on highway and you can find ample parking facing sea. I would also recommend you go through following site for more information:http://www.feelandreview.com/places_domestic/sandiego.html

Can an 18 year old make a reservation for two 17 year olds? -

My boyfriend and I are going to be celebrating our four year anniversary this December, and we want to hang out at a hotel for a bit during the day just to hang out and have privacy.Our parents can t know what we re doing, but we re only 17 and all of the hotels in our area require people 18 and up to purchase a room.my question is, could my 18 year old friend without a credit card call a hotel and make reservations for us without having to show up when we get the room keys/pay?

You can t. The general policies with hotels are that whoever reserves the room must be present to get the key for the room. Most hotels require credit cards for reservations because it s easier for them and their customers, particularly if there s a spill in the room or other extra charges.

you can t do that because you need to show some id before you get in unless someone call and gave your names so he can pay by credit card for one day or night.

Someone will have to reserve a room with a credit card.

Can you drive out of the state of new jersey at the age of 17? -

i always thought that at 16, you can drive but only with a parent, then at 17, you can drive by yourself but you cant drive out of state, then at 18 you get your full license? recently one of my friends told me that there s no restriction to drive out of the state of new jersey at the age of 17. so could i drive to pennsylvania when i become 17?

While you have to consider New Jersey s laws, you also would have to consider the laws of any states that you would be driving into.Pennsylvania has its own rules. You d have to have your full license from another state to drive in Pennsylvania.

Going to chicago today! which is better? -

The Willis tower skydeck or the John Hancock observatory?

I ll vote for the Hancock Observatory. I think the views are better, especially with it being on the lake. Also, there is much more to do in the area surrounding Hancock, as it s more shopper/retail friendly, versus Willis, which is in a more strictly business location.

The Sears Tower and the Hancock observatories are over-priced and bland. BUT go to the Hancock and there is a bar/restaurant on the 95th floor called The Signature Room. It s posh and you can enjoy the spectacular views over drinks and conversation. Don t worry if it s a cloudy day. The city looks really cool with fog drifting between the buildings when viewed from above like this.As for the Willis Tower I don t know. There s no tower in this city by that name. Anyone that says otherwise can pry the Sears Tower from our cold dead fingers.

My two cents. Both have their pros.MichaelB is somewhat correct that the Hancock is free but IF AND ONLY IF you follow Haggis advice and go to the Signature Room on the 95th floor. There is very much a paid admission observation deck on the 93rd floor that is the tourist observation deck. There is a small portion that is OPEN AIR with nothing but mesh between you and the Chicago air on the west side overlooking Bloomingdales. I assume it is open this time of year but would be bloody cold at that altitude with the unimpeded winds. From this one you can best see Michigan Avenue/Mag Mile.If you are looking for panoramic views of the loop and center city this is the better observation deck. If you watch the weather on NBC 5 their view is to the south from here - and to the north along Lake Shore Drive on WGN 9 Weather.The Sears Tower (renamed the Willis by them dang far ners :) does have the experience of the glass cube on the west side with the glass floor up 93 stories above Wacker Drive. Your view will be in the heart of the majority of Chicago s skyscrapers which is cool but can also tend to obstruct some views you might get from the Hancock. You can see some cool details from this one though such as the Flamingo sculpture and the north and south branches of the Chicago River.It has been a while since I have been to either so I am not familiar with any multi-media presentations they may offer. Many years back the Hancock had a 10 minute or so presentation on Chicago narrated by Oprah.I hope that gives you some of the views you can expect from each. You won t be disappointed with either apart from a cloudy day on which you might not see much at all - so be careful. Especially if you can t see the top of the building - in that case you ll see nothing.

The Willis (formerly Sears) Tower Skydeck is higher than the Hancock Observatory, but the Hancock is closer to the lake and offers some impressive lakeshore views. You could go to the Signature Room at the Hancock and have lunch, but there is the possibility that you won t get a seat near a window. The Willis Tower SkyDeck has ledges which extend out from the west side of the building allowing you to see down to the street below.

The Willis Tower Skydeck is better because they have these glass cubicles where you can walk on glass and get a magnificent view of the city (and 4 or 5 other states).

hard to say, they are both great! I have been to both many times at day and night, ot both watching the sun go down and the city lights come on.

It s really up to you! The Hancock has food and shopping nearby, but the view is spectacular either way.

The Hancock is free, the Sears is $15