Anyone Know Anything About Houston, TX?
WOW...Juan is quite comprehensive. All I can tell you is that the Hotel Derek is located in a really great spot (and no, in that area there really isn't much that is more reasonably priced). The hotel is located at Loop 610 & Westheimer which is one block from the world renowned Houston Galleria (Huge mall) and very near many of Houstons' hot spots for nightlife. Take a cab... As far as dining, your hotel is centrally located and you can pick & choose as you like. Sorry, I would recommend some places but I don't know what you like and Houston has it all. If the consierge at the Derek doesn't know about what you are interested in just call the St. Regis Hotel (formerly The Ritz-Carlton & is only a couple blocks away from your hotel) and ask for the consierge...he will answer all of your questions and you are getting a free service as they will presume that you are a guest there & are paying a fortune. I know...dishonesty isn't good but you only have ONE weekend...Make the best of it and please don't think badly of me. Enjoy your trip!
How much do rook piercings cost?
All piercings have varying degree in cost depending on the area that you live (larger cities the overhead to have a business at all is higher so the cost will adjust accordingly to help cover the cost of rent and basic storefront), the jewelry used (very low quality jewelry can start from a few cents while higher quality jewelry can range from $20 to a few hundred or more), and the skill set of the body piercer (someone who pierces and makes their living from this will need to be able to make a living while someone who may tattoo and just wants the additional income of piercings won't need to earn their living this way but typically they aren't as skilled and don't value body piercings the way they should be). I've seen piercings start around $10 including jewelry and go up to $100 not including the jewelry. Most rook piercings will range from around $35 to $75. Choose your piercer wisely and ask to look through their portfolio. Familiarize yourself with where the placement should be by looking around on Google. Check out the jewelry size and know how the jewelry should sit on the ear. Compare that to a rook piercing in their portfolio. Is the placement good? Does the jewelry fit? Does the ear look way more swollen and irritated than the pictures you've seen? Is the picture clear or blurry (a good piercer masters the art of taking a photo of their piercings while they're learning)? How long have they been piercing? What is their aftercare (if it's just soap and water, I would advise to seek someone else out)? What kind of jewelry selection do they have? What is it made out of? What brand is it? Ask these questions and make an informed decision. A rook piercing will take months to heal and you should have every confidence that if anything happens in that time that you can depend on them to help you through it.
How much does a henna tattoo cost?
Henna prices depends mainly on the size of the design with the rule of thumb of bigger the size, will cost you more.Mainly all around the country, you can find henna tattoo prices in various parlors ranges from $5 – $10 for a single design. For large design henna tattoo will cost you around $20 – $40. A really big henna design, for example a full henna art to cover your arm, will cost you $50 – $60.By the way, have you considered to make one by yourself? It’s pretty easy and all the ingredients are really affordable, in the range of $10 – $20.Check this out on making henna tattoos.
What has been your most interesting job?
Teaching was interesting and rewarding. . .but not fun.My fun began after I took early retirement. I’d written some pony books and my artistic daughter drew designs of horses which I had silk screened onto shirts, hoodies, note cards, etc. I then took my “act” on the road. I signed up for horse events like Horse World Expo where horsey people took their horsey kids to watch events and buy everything horsey.The fun part wasn’t loading my vehicle or setting up, it was hopping in the driver’s seat to enjoy the scenery of places I’d never been before. From Lancaster, PA, I drove to Madison, WI where I gazed at the beautiful lakes and magnificent capitol building. Then there was the lovely drive to West Springfield, Mass. That show was always late fall. I drove through charming New England towns with maple trees just losing their red leaves. Virginia! What can I say? Horse country with sweeping views and blood stock horses that cost more than my house!I have the capacity to thoroughly enjoy myself with no one else around, which is a good thing, because I was totally on my own for these events.But. . .all good things come to an end. The work was very heavy and the days very long. After 8 years, I retired even from that. But I sometimes kick back and reminisce over the beautiful stretches of road I covered.
What are some slang terms used among police officers?
The most derogatory terms for the bad guys and citizens who are just pains in the rectum:A.H. = Adam Henry (A-dam H-enry) If you don’t get it…..sometimes you will hear it as “Jack Hole”…..now what starts with an “A” that ends with HOLE ?RICHARD CRANIUM= What starts with a “D” and is a nickname for Richard ? What is the non-medical layman’s term for the Cranium ? Do these clues HEAD you in the right direction ?
What are some of the best major U.S. cities to live in for someone who is not much into "nightlife" and "partying?"
Here are My Nominations for American urbanities over 150,000 population that can be seemingly less exciting, less thrill-seeking, more "quieted at night" --even on Fridays and Saturdays--to visiting outsiders, based 1) on my own experiences [note: I have been one or more times to EACH of these communities!] and 2) added "boringness" and "lackluster nightlife" ratings and reviews by both FORBES and MOVOTO: (Correlations: Most "candidate" Cities appear located in hotter-than- average Sunbelt States: Texas, Florida, California, or more social/governmental conformist, less individualistic-tolerant regions of the Northeast, Midwest USA).--HOUSTON (USA's Largest "quiet at night, little-partying" major City, place of my birth)--PHOENIX--JACKSONVILLE, FL--EL PASO--BAKERSFIELD, CA--CORPUS CHRISTI--NEWARK, NJ--ALBANY, NY--NORFOLK, VA--FT WAYNE, IN--PEORIA, IL--WICHITA, KS
What are the best copywriting courses in San Francisco?
Swirl is a high-level copywriting/ad agency in the Presidio. Kevin Lynch, the Senior Copywriter for Microsoft there hosts a class in collaboration with Timelapse. Leverage Copywriting to Maximize Your Impact - Timelapse
What are the best places for coffee in Los Angeles?
I feel very very confident to answer this question because well, I love coffee and I'm from Los Angeles!DTLA area:Verve Coffee Roasters: beautiful art work in each latte and great taste. If you are looking into a hype ambiance, Verve is the place in DTLA. Try the juices as wellImpresso: I was attracted to go to this place by their logo design and interior design. I've tried their blendissimo and affogato. Absolutely recommended!Classics: Philz Coffee - Downtown (if you like the taste of mint) + Blue Bottle Coffee (try their New Orleans cold brew)Stumptown Coffee: I have a crush on them. Super cool industrial hype look. Love their lattes and hate their parking though.Blu Elefant Cafe: if you are ever near USC area, Blu Elefant is such a inspiring artistic place to go to. Live music, cool people, and great coffee.Silverlake/Echo ParkTierra Mia Coffee - Echo Park - Los Angeles, CA: if you look at their Instagram and Yelp, this place is super popular. It has a bunch of variety, from Horchata blend to Guatemalan brew. One of my favorite spots.Cafecito Organico: Raw Cacao Mocha is the to go!