I have noticed an increase of motorists having challenges parking vehicles in public locations. Motorists are either illiterate or not educated. Illegal parking does have consequences including fines, criminal charges, and permanent revocation of driving privileges.

Fire lane

The fire lane is reserved for emergency vehicles (i.e. fire companies) when responding to fires, rescues, medical assists, or other emergencies. It not not curbside parking for customers to...

We find ourselves having various grocery stores in the grocery retail spectrum.

Grocery store

A grocery store may focus solely on grocery. Meat and produce are optional.

Supermarket

Supermarkets include grocery, meat, produce, and customer service departments. They have added floral, pharmacy, and seafood departments.

Examples: Albertson's, Kroger, Publix, Walmart Neighborhood Market

Hypermarket
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I have seen confusion on what food deserts are. I would like to be straightforward on what food deserts are and correct definitions for other deserts.

A food desert is an area where food is not available. Many could disagree using the thought a food desert is an area with limited access to affordable and nutritious food. When restaurants are present in an area serving affordable and nutritious food, the area cannot be considered a food desert.

What other deserts...

"Begin. The rest is easy."

The quote by George W. Jenkins, founder of Publix Super Markets, is among several quotes from successful people I like and live by.

I had to begin somewhere on City-Data ten years ago. I began somewhere. The rest was easy.

I have reached a milestone today: my ten-year association with City-Data. I do not know if it is hard to believe or easy to forget. I do know I have stimulated discussion, contributed information,...