Welcome to Ask Austinist, the feature wherein we answer questions from our readers. Today we take on this question: Could Austinist please provide some tips on bars or other not so serious venues where political junkies can watch their favorite change-agent, decider, hope salesman and sycophants and wonks stumble their way through presidential primary election nights?...

Reader Kat writes: I have a degree in Anthropology with a minor in Writing, I graduated with honors, and I am not crazy or irresponsible. Any idea how I can get a job making a living wage (for me=$2,500/month+) in this town? I have been a veterinary technician, which was fun but pays about $10/hour tops, I have been a writing tutor, which is also fun but also pays very little, and I am......

Reader Josh writes: what exactly happens when you go to one of those Adult Modeling Studios that advertise in the back of the Chronicle? also, what's going on in that strange pink house with turquoise trim that can be seen on northbound ih-35? From these questions we can clearly deduce several things about Josh. First: he's bored at his day job. Aren't we all? Second: His night job is running an adult modeling studio......

Reader Liz writes: I, too, am plotting a move to Austin, and I'm hoping you can help me direct my search a little. What neighborhoods would you recommend looking into for a single, artsy, creative professional in her late 20's? You know, the kind of area that has some cool stuff/conveniences within walking distance, although I'd have a car. Inexpensive but not ghetto. Young but not undergrad-young. Quiet but not dead. Architecture with character......

Reader MB writes: I would like to get a tattoo, but would not like to get Hepatitis or something. Any in-town recommendations? Well, as long as you don’t get your tattoo from a homeless guy in an alley you’re probably safe from disease. These things are regulated. Beyond that, it’s time to do some legwork. We can get you started, but it’s really all about personal preference. Here’s a list of local places. There......

Reader Erin writes: What is up with the famed Intel Shell that is downtown? Is anything going to happen to that space? Do they own or lease the land? It is so ugly, I hope that that structure has some plans. Well, first a little history. Austin offered Intel $15M in incentives in 2000 in an attempt to bring more of Intel's business to our fair city. Spirits were running high with the prospect......

Reader Michael writes: What ever happened to that Austin Chronicle spinoff, AC? I saw one issue of it, then POOF. The reason I ask Austinist is that in that premiere issue, there was substantial mention of this blog... Well Michael, it seems that AC was a poorly executed April Fools joke. If “confusing“ is funny, it was hysterical. At first we thought the Chronicle was trying to reach out and be a little more......

Reader Lauri writes: I saw protesters outside of GSD&M today, with signs mentioning $350 million in war profits.. do you guys know what that's about? Well, it turns out that "GSD&M, Austin's hip, cool, ad agency but also one of the city's largest military contractors [hosted] an event on June 7, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at 828 West 6th Street, in cooperation with Austin Area Interreligious Ministries, for a book project called The Amazing Faith of......

Reader Brian writes: I'd like to ask about the runoff happening right now. Like, what are they running off? Tacos? And who are the people? And what do they stand for? Again, tacos? Ah, Brian is reminding us of the sad, sad voter turnout for the recent elections. Well, Austin, you can still get your two cents in. City Council elections require a 50% majority, and no one got it in Place 3. Hence......

Reader Lauren writes: Help! I'm moving to Austin in August. What's up with all the apartment buildings that look like motels?? This is tricky. Austin has a penchant for neon lights and it definitely has it's own "flair" for architecture. We think this might have something to do with Austin being located in Texas, which is perhaps the kitschiest place in the universe. We don't know what to tell you about the apartment buildings, Lauren.......