I have decided to move to Austin, but now I need to decide where in Austin. Help? -

I am a 28 yr old female, I could probably get a bar-tending job, or work in travel/tourism or marketing but I am a writer. I am moving alone except for my big dog. I need to be around some sort of country music scene, and I need a town that doesn t close at 10pm. But at the same time isn t college party central. Any ideas??

South Austin may be a good choice for you. It s close to downtown so there s plenty of good bar tending as well as other employment opportunities. Although St. Edward s is on South Congress, it s not really considered the university area. There are several dog parks in the area for you and your pup. For country music, it s hard to beat the Broken Spoke on South Lamar. Rent can be a bit pricey though, so it makes sense to take a good look around if you can.

Poor places in the State of CA? -

I have a charity that I am doing with a few friends, and we need to know a few poor places in the state of California that DO NOT require a passport. The places will need to be a safe area. Thanks for all of the help

You DON T need a passport to travel within California since you already are living here. Just come down the mountain to the San Bernardino area and you will certainly find poor areas. With the state being in a recession, and jobs nearly impossible to find there will be people in need in almost any place you go. Your compassion is commendable.

Unless you guys live in Mexico or somewhere that s not in the US, you do not need a passport to go to California.Some poor places in California include:East LAComptonInglewoodStocktonBakersfieldFresnoGee, you re going in poor places and you expect safety? They re poor for a reason!

There s pockets of poverty in all the major cities of California. In San Diego there is Southeast SD, Linda Vista and Barrio Logan to name three. What you might wish to do is contact the churches in these areas to see about guiding your charitable services into the right peoples homes and families. The churches seem to have a pretty good handle on doing this.Like Sunshine pointed out, you don t need a passport to travel in the U.S. if you are a citizen or are already in the country legally.You spoke of safety and so I reiterate that use should use the churches as a vehicle.Best wishes and I hope you help many people.

There are a lot of poor spots in California... but definitely stick to poor spots in Los Angeles... East L.A.... Compton... Inglewood... a few spots in San Bernardino as well actually... I found it odd you said that doesn t need a passport? what do you mean? If you stay in the U.S. you don t need a passport to travel? Unless you are coming in from another country...

You can go to Compton,California

East Los Angeles.

Me and a friend plan to move...how? what are the steps? (from:sourthern california to:washington, Seattle.)? -

well probably be moving when were done with school, but with no jobs. planning to get jobs in Seattle or start a buisness. what are the steps of moving out of state? how? anybody have any suggestions a good place to live in Seattle?

I hate to tell you this, my dear, but Seattle has a HUGE homeless population. Most of them are young. I ll bet they had the same idea you and your friend have, when they arrived.The best way to move is this: SAVE SOME MONEY!!! Work for a while somewhere else, and save every dime you possibly can. Do a lot of research into rental prices and cost-of-living in the different Seattle neighborhoods. In other words -- plan carefully and responsibly.Let me tell you: the real estate is NOT cheap there!! You might want to consider an area outside of the city...well outside!

Don t do it! Socal is WAY the hell cooler, nicer, and more fun than Seattle. You also would have a lot better opportunities for opening a business.

How safe is Canal amp; Lafayette Street in NYC? -

Got a priceline hotel here (The Holiday Inn), wondering how safe the neighborhood is.

try going there at 2 am.

My friend the street in question is very safe. Besides, New York City is a very safe city to visit. That s the reason why 46 million visitors visit the city every year.Good luck

lets put it this way; it s the middle of Chinatown, the most common crime in that part of town is the sale of knockoff goods.

It is very safe there. All of NYC is very safe, and that part of Manhattan is very safe.

Plus-size shops in NYC? -

Would like to surprise a friend for a shopping trip in NYC. What are some good clothing stores and/or boutiques for plus-size women? Size 22/24, Female over 35. She has very simple taste and not really into designer garb. Thanks! 10 pts.

There are several Ashley Stewards in the city and in Jersey, the link below is a map and their locations.Good luckNative New Yorker

Basically it s the same chain stores you find all over the country and all of which sell poorly made, cheap clothing.Avenue, Ashley Stewart, Lane BryantOf the three Avenue is the better brand.Saks, Bloomingdales, Macy s and Neiman Marcus have Plus size departments in their stores and you can get some better quality clothing there.