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What American City Was Just Named the 'Laziest'?

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:55:34 +0000

America is known for its obesity crisis and penchant for lounging on the couch instead of getting up and doing anything physical. As it turns out, some cities perpetuate that stereotype more than others.

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What Are the Most Redneck Cities in America?

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:23:05 +0000

Some people want to put as much red into the red, white and blue as they can.

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The Top 10 Most Tornado-Prone Cities

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:06:24 +0000

Tornado season is starting in many parts of the country. Is your town or city at risk?

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What's the Best City in the US? The Answer May Surprise You

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:37:29 +0000

If you want to find exactly where Americans are doing best, pack up and head to the Midwest.

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What Are the Best Cities for 2013 College Graduates?

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:16:18 +0000

After getting their diplomas, a lot of college graduates decide to head to the big city to try and make it big.

The question that arises, though, is which city is the right one?

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The Most and Least Romantic Cities in America Are Guaranteed to Surprise You

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 18:54:45 +0000

Valentine’s Day is upon us, so if you’d like to find the most romantic place to take that special someone, you might be surprised to find out just where in the US that is.

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What Are the Most Bible-Minded Cities in America?

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:20:21 +0000

Thou shalt covet this list.

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Where Are the Happiest Cities to Work?

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:28:01 +0000

Not everybody can go to work with a smile on his or her face. However, there are places in America where that actually is the case.

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What American Cities Have the Cleanest Air?

Donald Deane — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:44:03 +0000

Tired of breathing air clouded by pollen, pollution, secondhand smoke and harmful ozone? You may want to consider Honeywell's AirGenius Awards list of the top 10 cities in America with the cleanest air.

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What Are the Best and Worst Cities in America for Heart Health?

Mike Adams — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 19:52:32 +0000

Do you remember that episode of Seinfeld where a hypochondria-fueled George Costanza thinks he's having a heart attack after watching a segment on PBS called “Coronary Country”? Well, maybe George had a point. It turns out there are plenty of reasons to be fearful of heart disease, the leading killer of people in the United States.

Recently, the folks at Men's Health set out to find exactly where in America the dreaded heart disease resides the most.

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What Are the Dirtiest Cities in America?

Mike Adams — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 21:27:47 +0000

Some of the most highly revered travel spots in the nation make up this year’s annual Travel and Leisure America’s Dirtiest Cities. The dirty list was compiled from reader surveys that asked participants to rank 35 metropolitan areas in regards to culture, dining, shopping, as well as cleanliness and the overall feeling of safety felt in those places.

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Where Are the Most Expensive Cities in America? — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 19:00:28 +0000

We all want to stretch a dollar, but there’s one place in America that it’s getting harder and harder to do so.

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We Cannot Tell a Lie — Here Are America's Most Honest Cities

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 19:07:47 +0000

Thanks to folks at Honest Tea, we now have a pretty good handle at which are the most honest cities in America.

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Which Cities Have the Worst Cell Phone Reception?

Mike Adams — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 18:36:18 +0000

If you are experiencing things like dropped calls, poor reception and less than desirable download speeds, it is likely because your coverage area is in one of the following metropolitan cities with the shoddiest cell phone signals in the country.

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What Cities Are People Most Likely to Have Their Cars Stolen?

Mike Adams — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 15:21:01 +0000

Your vehicle might be a little bit safer this year against auto theft than it has been in the past, but according to a new report, you might just want to hang on to that security system and full coverage insurance for awhile.

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What Are America's Most Bedbug-Infested Cities?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 17:18:09 +0000

After two consecutive years of being named the most bedbug-infested city in America, New York City has passed the torch. So who can now lay claim to the dubious honor?

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Do You Live in One of America's Most Stressed-Out Cities?

Shauna Wright — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 17:27:16 +0000

Las Vegas and Miami are known for their glitz and glamour, but all that fun apparently comes at a price. The residents in those cities have been deemed the most in need of some rest and relaxation.

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What City Has the Most Spoiled Children?

Mike Adams — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 14:00:24 +0000

We have all seen the horrifying outcome of parents who spoil their children. The tyranny these little monsters yield can sometimes wreak the same twisted havoc as a lone wild animal searching for its next meal.

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Which Cities in America Are the Best for Raising a Family?

Mike Adams — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 13:18:12 +0000

When considering the best possible place to raise your children, certain criteria should be top of mind. Things like a safe family-friendly neighborhood as well as an exceptional school system are great places to start.

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What's the Best City for College Grads Looking for Work?

Mike Adams — Thu, 31 May 2012 13:43:18 +0000

It is often a young person’s dream to move away from home to the big city once they have graduated from college.

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