The Streets

RI'll give this a shot. In the inner cities most streets run alphabetically from the zero block out to the furthest numerical address at the rate of around ten blocks per mile and each block usually jumps by 100 to 200 block to the 300 etc. So, since every ten blocks is an estimated one mile and at that tenth block the addresses would be the 1000 block. This holds true to three miles would be the 3000 block. All directions, north, south, east and west are consistant with this. Most streets that actually run east and west starting in the 0 -100 block are the numbered streets, first street, second street, third street etc. So, if you were on Cedar St. and Second St. you would be three blocks over and one block down from the zero block which is quite often usually a Main St. Sometimes the main street is the name of the city as a street name and in many cities streets are named after prominent residents or corporations of prominence some cities use trees names, others flowers, some use presidents or states names. But most cities try to run them alphabetically so there can be a grasp of symmetry. Some angled streets were built along side railroad tracks now long gone but still have the railroads names that were given to them long ago. I really do hope any of this made sense.

RThere is nothing to make fun of, this is not a funny thing. Anyone who thinks there is humor has never been hurt like this. The therapy method most would use is desensitization therapy. In this therapy, you would learn voluntary relaxation, then slowly expose yourself to more stimuli reminiscent of crossing a street, until you can go to a street downtown around traffic. You familiarize yourself with traffic until you can easily cross the street without experiencing anxiety. The first line of defense is intelligence: do not cross streets anwhere but at painted cross walks, or at corners of residential streets. Have someone with you until you can do this by yourself.

RWell it's not this sunday just to let you know. The streets are closed off the morning of.

RBusy streets aren't a great place for a new driver.I'm sure stay off those roads isn't a great option either though.Unfortunately you have to adapt a more aggressive driving style on a busy street. Do avoid these streets as much as possible. There aren't really a lot of reasons an inexperienced driver needs to be on a busy street.What do you do if there's no space to merge over but you've got to get over. Turn on your turn signal and slowly and carefully start to muscle in between two cars that have a bigger gap between them. They'll probably let you in, nobody wants to be in an accident. That being said you should know where you're going well enough in advance that you don't need to muscle in--you should be in the lane you need to be in to make your turn blocks before the turn comes up. If you absolutely can't get in remember 3 right turns is the same as a left. 3 right turns and a left turn is the same as a U turn.How not to get caught in an intersection--if there's a turn arrow, wait for the light. If there's no turn arrow you can always go up until you find one but that's not always an option. If there's no turn arrow and you've got to get there. Proceed into the center of the intersection and wait for a gap. Assuming these are busy streets you won't get one. You'll have to wait until the light turns yellow. Wait to be sure oncoming traffic is stopping then complete your turn. Make sure you are far enough out that you won't get stuck in the intersection. If you're far enough out you can't get caught in the middle once the light changes because you're already on the side of the street you want to go onto anyway.These are dangerous techniques even for an experienced driver. These techniques will probably end up with you getting into an accident that is your fault so don't use them. But, hey, you ask I answer.Plan ahead, plan extra time.

RYou may just have to zoom in on your maps. Many time if your showing too large an area, the lessor streets are omitted. The should appear if you zoom in on that area. Hope this helps.

RPeople that aren't from around here think that Orange County is immune to things like pimps, junkies and hookers, but they've got 'em. Santa Ana, Garden Grove, Westminster and Anaheim, the home of Disneyland, have low income areas where prostitutes walk the streets. Harbor and Beach Blvd are 2 of the streets where you can find prostitutes. In places like Garden Grove and Westminster that have large Asian populations you can find them in the massage parlors. Frequently the women are held against their will and sadly are victims of human traffickers.West Hollywood has gay male prostitutes that work in the gay clubs and along Santa Monica Boulevard. Downtown Los Angeles has prostitutes in the Garment District and the area known as Skid Row. In Long Beach and Wilmington you can find them on the sketchy sections of the Pacific Coast Highway. Hollywood Blvd will always have prostitutes no matter how they try to clean it up. Visit that place at 1am and it's like a circus compared to when the tourists are out at 3pm. In Compton Long Beach Blvd. is known for it's numerous prostitutes soliciting their wares. You can find them on Melrose Avenue. It's actually quite sad when you see these women 'working the streets.' Frequently they look very young and scared.

REvery street in Baltimore is a bad street

RTry Joann's Fabrics, or what ever fabric store is located near you that specializes in fabrics. They have loads of prints usually up against a back wall and if that doesn't work have you seen those little carpets that have roads, street and train tracks printed on them and even farms and town details on them too, they run a bout 12.00$ and you can find them at most toy stores, its isn't a blanket but my boys are 12 years apart and both have enjoyed them because along with the cars and trains they can put up little trees and farm animals, and even tractors. They measure about 4' by 4'. And if you don't find what you are looking for you can always try Ebay , there are often hard to find items there.

RTake a tour up and down 3rd Street for a little taste of its cultural offerings. Make sure you use the street view.---Now, I'm sure you and your pals are all real strong women, but you are going to find stuff that is well beyond your scope of experience. I'm not talking just danger, I'm talking about the pitiful despair of hope, the physical incarnation of Dante's Seven Circles. To see that will require a different strength altogether,I strongly suggest you attach yourself to the Salvation Army which operates a lunch/health wagon. If you can hitch along with those folks, you will be able observe in a safe way.Also, I suggest you contact the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office. Hook up with the probation department and sit in with the agents and their clients.Of course, you can always do it the old fashion way: hire a lady for an interview. Buy her lunch and slip her a fin or two.

RThey are both bad for you physically. That being said the herb grown in a lab is usually the same as the herb on the streets, however there are a few scum bags out there that add other stuff to it in an attempt to turn you to hard drugs. Don't buy from shady people or if you are lucky enough to live in a medical state get a mm card.