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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Six of the Snowiest Cities in the United States

Weather.com examined the 30-year average annual snowfall data from NOAA’s National Climatic Data Center and compiled a list of America’s 6 snowiest cities. They limited the list to cities that had a population of at least 1,000 as of the latest census data. Unincorporated towns, mountain parks, and ranger stations were not included.

6. Boonville, New York

Average yearly snow: 193.7”

 5. Leed, South Dakota

Average yearly snow: 201.4”

 4. Truckee, California

Average yearly snow: 202.6”

 3. Hancock, Michigan

Average yearly snow: 211.7”

 2. Crested Butte, Colorado

Average yearly snow: 215.8”

 1. Valdez, Alaska

Average yearly snow: 326.3”

Valdez, Alaska takes the cake with an average yearly snowfall that totals over 27-feet high. Just to get an idea, that is a little more than three times taller than the tallest human on record, double the height of a one-story home, and almost hits the top of a football goalpost!

To read more on the six snowiest cities in America, visit the original article which can be found here.

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Well-Being Index

Gallup.com has published the rankings of the Top 10 U.S. metro areas with the highest Well-Being Index score. Boulder, Colo., had the highest Well-Being Index score in the U.S. across the 188 metropolitan areas that Gallup and Healthways surveyed in 2010. Lincoln, Neb.; Fort Collins-Loveland, Colo.; Provo-Orem, Utah; and Honolulu round out the top five metro areas with the highest well being.

The Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index score is an average of six sub-indexes, which individually examine life evaluation, emotional health, work environment, physical health, healthy behaviors, and access to basic necessities. The overall score and each of the six sub-index scores are calculated on a scale from 0 to 100, where a score of 100 represents the ideal. Gallup and Healthways have been tracking these measures daily since January 2008.

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Courtesy of gallup.com

America’s Safest Drivers

Thecarconnection.com has used Allstate Insurance Company’s annual America’s Best Drivers Report to determine America’s safest driving city. This year’s top honor of “America’s Safest Driving City” is Fort Collins, Colorado. Fort Collins’ average driver will experience an auto collision every 14.5 years, which is about 31 percent less likely than the national average. Other safe cities to make the list include Chattanooga, Tennessee; Boise, Idaho; Colorado Springs, Colorado; and Knoxville, Tennessee.

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Courtesy of carconnection.com

9 Asymmetrical Landmarks

Womansday.com’s article, 9 Astonishingly Asymmetrical Buildings,  profile 9 modern architectural marvels around the world. The list includes buildings from Abu Dhabi to the Netherlands but also highlight 3 structures in the United States; The Seattle Central Library, Denver Art Museum’s Frederic C. Hamilton Building and the Walt Disney Concert Hall.

The Seattle Central Library is a 11 story glass and steel building located in downtown Seattle, Washington. It features over 1.45 million books and was voted one of American Institute of Architect’s 150 favorite structures in the US. The building is designed by Dutch Architect Rem Koolhaas who was voted by Time as the top 100 of The World’s Most Influential People in 2008.

The Denver Art Museum’s Frederic C. Hamilton Building, located in Denver, Colorado, was designed by world-renowned architect Daniel Libeskind, who was also selected as the master planner for the World Trade Center site in New York City. The building took almost 7 years to build, starting in November 1999 and opening to the public in October 2006.

The Walt Disney Concert Hall, located in Downtown Los Angeles, California, is the home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra. The building, designed by legendary architect Frank Gehry, features an exterior made of stainless steel curves and  interior walls made of douglas fir. The concert hall opened in October 2003 and has received praise for it’s unique architecture and superior acoustics.

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White House reports stimulus plan saved/created 650,000 jobs

According to a report release by the White House today, President Obama’s economic stimulus plan has saved or created 650,000 jobs so far and is on track to the president’s goal of 3.5 million jobs by the end of 2010.  The White House credits the $787 billion stimulus plan, Cash for Clunkers program and the 1st Time Home Buyers rebate with helping the economy grow after four straight losing quarters. The government has created www.recovery.gov where users can view stimulus spending information and data.

According to http://www.recovery.gov, the top states by jobs created or saved are Colorado with 4695, Washington with 2909 and California with 2260.  Click here to view the complete list.

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