10 Best Cities for Finding Employment

In need of a new job? Forbes.com has listed the 10 Best Cities for Employment. These cities were chosen by Adecco Staffing US, a Human Resources firm. They have the fullest employment, according to the Department of Labor, as well as internal data around job growth and demand. They then determined which areas in the US are the best for finding a job.

1. Bethesda, MD
2. Austin, TX
3. Jacksonville, FL.
4. Grand Rapids, MI
5. Columbus, OH
6. Seattle, WA.
7. Phoenix, AZ
8. New York, NY
9. Richmond, VA
10. Oklahoma City, OK

Bethesda, MD

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Best Boardwalks in the United States

Summertime is on its way and those long days spent strolling along the boardwalk are coming! From Atlantic City to Santa Cruz, beach bums will strut their stuff down those sandy pathways, either taking in the views or letting loose on beachside coasters. Foodies will delight in summer treats such as saltwater taffy and Nathan’s hot dogs, and visitors can also play games, have their fortunes told, hit up unique shopping grounds, or just people-watch as the summer heat brings out some truly interesting characters. HuffingtonPost.com gives us the nine best boardwalks in the United States. Head to one of these boardwalks near you for some spring and summer fun in the sun:

Atlantic City Boardwalk, New Jersey
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, California
Ocean Front Walk, Venice Beach, California
Wailea Oceanfront Boardwalk, Hawaii
Hollywood Beach Boardwalk, Florida
Navy Pier, Chicago
Virginia Beach Boardwalk
Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Boardwalk & Promenade, South Carolina
Coney Island Boardwalk, Brooklyn

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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America’s Best Public Parks

Weather.com has compiled a list of the best public parks around the country. The list would not be complete without some of the most iconic parks in America including:

Central Park: New York City
Yellowstone National Park: Idaho, Montana, Wyoming
Piedmont Park: Atlanta, Georgia
Grand Teton National Park: Wyoming
West Potomac Park: Washington D.C.
Yosemite National Park: Mariposa County, California
Grant Park: Chicago, Illinois
Acadia National Park: Maine
Griffith Park: Los Angeles, California
Rocky Mountain National Park: Colorado
White Rock Lake Park: Dallas, Texas
US Glacier National Park: Montana
Encanto Park: Phoenix, Arizona
Everglades National Park: Florida
Golden Gate Park: San Francisco, California

Central Park, NYC

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Best French Fries in the United States

Come on admit it, there is nothing better than a crispy, golden brown, salted French fry. Right?

CNN Travel‘s article, lists where to get the “Best French fries in the United States.”

1. Boise Fry Company, Idaho: Their slogan is “Burgers on the Side” and with Idaho being known for their potatoes, this place was destined to have killer fries. Customers can choose from six varieties of potato, then the cut, then the dressing. What could be better than a fry customized to your craving?!

2. The Breslin Bar & Dining Room, NYC:This hip place is known for their thrice-cooked chips. Long, medium-thick slices of Idaho russet potatoes are first boiled, then fried twice in a sunflower/canola oil blend. Then they get a pinch of salt. Try them with the restaurant’s Cuban mayo.

3. The Original Hot Dog Shop, Pittsburgh:Known for dishing out fries piled a mile high, The Original Hot Dog Shop makes their fries using hand-cut, and peeled Idaho potatoes which are friend twice in peanut oil. Served perfectly golden and crunch on a cafeteria tray, this place will bring back the nostalgia of the good old days.

4. Duckfat, Maine:Duckfat uses locally grown potatoes for their famous fries which are fried twice in duck fat allowing the outside to get super crisp while the inside remains tender. Served in a paper cone alongside specially made dips like mussel mayo and chopped egg and caper mayo, these fries are unusually made but delicious.

5. Jasper’s Corner Tap, San Francisco: With a menu devoted specifically to fries, this place has to be a winner! Choose your fry, thin, thick, or sweet potato, then your seasoning. Folks say that the smoked cheese fondue that is served as a side for dipping is “to die for.”

6. Pike Street Fish, Seattle: Known for Seattle’s best fish and chips, this place serves hand-sliced fries that are fried to “perfection,” along with delectable dipping sauces. The tangy chili mayo is a favorite. Even better, fries are FREE every third Friday of the month from 5PM to 7PM.

7. The Green Room, South Carolina: The Chef here, Patrick Long, specializes in Parmesan truffle fries, shoestring cut, and immediately tossed in truffle oil after being taken from the fryer. He then finishes them with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.

8. Bourbon Steak, Miami: Celeb chef Michael Mina offers mid-thick cuts of potato that are dunked in duck fat for the ultimate flavor and crispiness. An order covers three seasonings and sauce combos including rosemary herb with spicy ketchup, onion-dusted with sour cream sauce, and smoked paprika with smoked BBQ sauce. YUM!

9. Jonesy’s EatBar, Denver: Continually voted as Denver’s best fries, these thick-cut, extra crispy spuds are out of this world. They also come in four “World Famous” and original varieties like Buffalo (loaded in wing sauve and blue cheese crumbles with a side of dressing) and Bacon Mac & Cheese.

10. Thrasher’s, Maryland: Simply put, these are the ultimate “Boardwalk Fry.” These hand-cut fries are freid in peanut oil with the skins still on and served with salk & vineagar in a big bucket. The smallest bucket is 16oz and the largest weighs in at 53oz!

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Five Places in Miami You Might Not Know About and Must Visit

Miami is a diverse city jam-packed with culture, history, entertainment and more. NBCNews.com Travel Section showcases some top Miami locations that visitors may now know about. View the original article here.

1. Venetian Pool: Created in 1923 from a coral rock quarry, this public pool takes swimming to a whole new level. The 820,000 gallon pool is the only pool to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places and features loggias, porticos, beautiful grottos, striped pillars, and a Venetian-style bridge.

2. Neptune Memorial Reef: Just of Key Biscayne, the Neptune Memorial Reef is the largest man-made reed ever conceived. It was designed to resemble the feel of an Atlantis-style lost city with columns, statues, and detailed structures beneath the water’s surface. Once completed, the reef will span over 16 acres. The creators of the reef, Neptune Society, estimate that the reef will become the final resting place for 100,000 people. It is free and accessible to all visitors.

3. Ancient Spanish Monastery: The story of this monastery is remarkable! William Randolph Hearst bought the structure in Spain in 1925. He then had it disassembled stone by stone and shipped from Sacramenia to the US. His financial problems caused the pieces to sit in storage for 26 years before they were purchased and put back together by two entrepreneurs in 1953. The monastery serves as an Episcopal church now.

4. William Wagner House: The oldest house in Miami-Dade County is located in Lummus Park. It was built back in the 1850s when William Wagner was homesteading on a tributary of the Miami River. Visitors are often shocked that anyone could live in such conditions- no air conditioning, screens, and very little comforts.

5. Coral Castle: This sculpture garden was created by a Latvian immigrant who was jilted by his fiancé, Agnes Scuffs, just one day before the wedding. The sculpture garden was erected in such a strange way that many believe he had supernatural powers. Between the years of 1923 to 1951, he carved over 1,100 tons of coral rock all by himself. It is unknown how Leeskalnin, who was a mere 5 foot tall and only weighed 100 pounds, created and moved the giant stone sculptures. He died without revealing the mystery.

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Miami Lighthouse Sixth Annual “Walk, Waggle, and Stroll” Dog Walk

This Sunday, March 3rd, Miami Lighthouse is hosting the Sixth Annual “Walk, Waggle, and Stroll” Dog Walk. The event raises awareness for guide dogs and service dogs of all kinds while proceeds support the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind & Visually Impaired.

The event will be held at The Shops at Midtown Miami, 3401 North Miami Avenue. Registration begins at 9 AM and the walk starts at 9:30 AM. Walkers are welcome with or without their dogs so if you don’t have a pooch, feel free to attend the event anyway. Registration is $25. Print and fill out a registration form here.

In addition to the walk, scheduled activities include a “Bagel & Bones” breakfast, talented doggie contest and prizes, goodie bags, and live entertainment.

For a fun-filled day of dogs that benefits a wonderful cause, the “Walk, Waggle, and Stroll” is an event you won’t want to miss!

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South Beach Wine & Food Festival

The South Beach Wine & Food Festival taking place from February 21-24 is a national, star-studded, four-day destination event showcasing the talents of the world’s most renowned wine and spirits producers, chefs and culinary personalities. Hosted by Southern Wine & Spirits of Florida and Florida International University (FIU), the Festival benefits FIU’s Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management and the Southern Wine & Spirits Beverage Management Center. In 2012, more than 60,000 guests attended nearly 50 events featuring more than 150 celebrated chefs and over 250 wineries, spirits producers, and non-alcoholic beverage suppliers.

50th Annual Coconut Grove Arts Festival This Weekend- February 16-18, 2013

This Saturday kicks off the 50th  Annual Coconut Grove Arts Festival on the streets of Coconut Grove, Florida. The three-day event is the top outdoor fine arts festival in the United States and showcases the works of over 360 of the best artists & craftsmen in the world. The festival offers visitors the chance to meet with exhibiting artists, sample fine cuisine, enjoy live entertainment all while enjoying the beautiful waterfront views of Coconut Grove.

Gates open daily at 10am and close at 6pm. The event runs along the streets of McFarlane Road, South Bayshore Drive, and Pan American Drive is just south of downtown Miami. Admission is $10 per person per day.

For more information, please visit the official website for the event!

 

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Miami International Map Fair

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Miami International Map Fair, commemorating the 500th anniversary of Juan Ponce de Leon’s arrival on Florida’s East Coast. Taking place February 2-3rd at HistoryMiami, (101 C West Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33130,) this event showcases rare books, antique maps, atlases and panoramas from around the world. There will be lectures by field experts and special events throughout the weekend. You will also be able to purchase antique maps from some of the finest map dealers in the world. If you have a love of historical artifacts this is an event not to be missed! Daily Admission: HistoryMiami Members: $5, Non-Members: $15 Tickets may be purchased at the door. Admission includes entrance to the international dealer’s marketplace, access to expert opinions on your own map(s) and the opportunity to win door prizes.

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Photo courtesy of: http://www.historymiami.org

Best Winter Vacations

U.S. News Travel gives readers some great suggestions with their list of 12 places recommended for the Best Winter Vacations. Let’s face it, unless you like freezing, snowy weather and/or skiing, winter in the Northeast is kind of gloomy. It’s dark and cold by the time you get home from work, making it hard to want to do anything in your spare time aside from watching TV in your sweats, which is exactly why you need a winter vacation. Give yourself something to look forward to and a reason to keep trudging to the gym on those frigid nights, as you will need your bathing suit for most of these vacations. However if you enjoy vacationing to wintery destinations, there are some options for you too, (see #’s 9-11 on the list.) As lovers of all places warm and sunny, our pick for your perfect winter vacation is #1, Kauai, Hawaii. If you have yet to visit Hawaii, stop what you are doing immediately and start planning a trip. While we haven’t traveled everywhere just yet, Hawaii is the #1 vacation destination and most beautiful place we’ve been to date. Kauai, known as the Garden Isle, is oldest and most lush of the Hawaiian Islands. With its gorgeous beaches, friendly locals, delicious cuisine, unique wildlife, and laid back Aloha lifestyle, you can’t go wrong.  Be sure to check out all the vacation hot spots on this list and start planning your winter get-away today!

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Nā Pali Coast State Park, Kauai, Hawaii – Photo courtest of: http://www.en.wikipedia.org