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Most peaceful states

by Shazy | 12:32 AM in , , , , , , , , , , |

Most peaceful states
The Institute for Economics and Peace recently issued the first ranking of peaceful states in the United States. Rankings were based on factors such as violent crime, incarceration population and the costs associated with violence. Check out the 10 most peaceful states in the nation.

Washington
Known for its picturesque mountain views, Washington rounds out the 10 most peaceful states at No. 10. A leader on the West Coast, Washington ranked most peaceful in the Pacific division.
Iowa
Once mistaken for heaven in an Oscar-nominated film, Iowa ranks as peaceful state No. 9. In the 18 years of conducting the study on peaceful states, Iowa has never fallen out of the top 10.
Rhode Island
The small coastal state of Rhode Island saw a decrease in homicides from 4.28 per 100,000 people in 2000 to 2.94 in 2009. This helped land the state at No. 8 on the most-peaceful list.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts, ranking seventh, showed significant decreases in both violent crime and homicide rates, and the incarceration rate has remained one of the lowest in the country. It’s home to a peace-promoting organization.
Utah
Widely known as the Friendly State, Utah ranked most peaceful in the West region and the Mountain division and No. 6 overall.
North Dakota
The Peace Garden State, named after the state’s treasured International Peace Garden, was ranked the most peaceful state for the first nine years of the study. Slight increases in violent crime moved North Dakota into the No. 5 spot.
Minnesota
Ranked fourth peaceful, Minnesota has the third-lowest incarceration rate and fifth-lowest number of homicides. It recently launched a new system to notify violent-crime victims when offenders are released from prison.
New Hampshire
Though the study indicated that peace was not linked to political affiliation, New Hampshire is famous for its role in the U.S. political process. The No. 2 most peaceful state has the lowest homicide rate in the country.
Maine
Vacationland is the perfect nickname for the most peaceful state, which ranked first on three of the tested indicators of peace.
Vermont
Vermont attracts visitors and residents alike with its beautiful scenery and inviting ski slopes, not to mention this sweet industry. This peaceful state ranks third based on low homicide rates and a decreasing violent-crime rate.
Source:Specials

Worst Traffic Cities

by Shazy | 10:38 AM in , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Worst Traffic Cities

Worst Traffic Cities

Everyone hates traffic jams, but some people suggest we pay a “Travel Time Tax.” The typical urban commuter with a 30 minute commute wastes 22 hours a year stuck in traffic.  Check traffic cams in your area and get the latest on gas prices.

Los Angeles

The American city most associated with the word “smog,” the average speed of a car in L.A. during congestion is 14 mph. Best time to stay home: Thursdays at 5pm.

New York

In the Big Apple, with a world class subway system, you’d think the roads would be somewhat clear. No dice. There are a whopping 94 weekly hours of congestion and it gets worse right at Friday, 5 p.m.

Chicago

The Windy City has big traffic jams as well. During times of congestion, expect to drive 11.1 mph.

Washington, DC

The nation’s capital  was designed to confuse people trying to attack. That plan still works for people who pass on its excellent transit system, the Metro, in favor of gridlock.

Seattle-Tacoma

The Emerald City has ranked as one of the worst places for traffic more than once. And with a mass transit system that relies on buses, that may not change anytime soon.

Houston

Only New York City is home to more Fortune 500 companies than Houston.. With all that business, comes traffic woes.

San Francisco-Oakland

There aren’t too many alternatives when a bridge is involved in your commute and the Bay area  has major bridges that clog quickly. But BART may be the best mass transit of any major West Coast city.

Boston

Beantown has its own traffic issues. Perhaps it’s because the road layout was designed a century or two before there were automobiles.


Dallas-Ft. Worth

Things are bigger in Texas and the Dallas-Ft. Worth traffic jams are among the worst. There are 43 weekly hours of congestion.

Philadelphia

The City of Brotherly Love gets a little testy when its residents are stuck in traffic. And that congestion happens a whopping 45 hours a week
Source:Specials

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