Danger Lurks

No, danger doesn't lurk because I am dating a woman that views Lorena Bobbitt as an idol. In the interest of good judgment I'm not. First question I ask is, who are your idols? And no danger doesn't lurk because I plan on being in the most dangerous place in America today, the shopping malls. I'm not. I'm taking Mom and Sis to The Blind Side with those newly received gift cards. But according to Walletpop.com here are places you might want to avoid:

Number one on the list is Camden, New Jersey. The rest of the top ten:

2. St. Louis, Missouri.
3. Oakland, California.
4. Detroit, Michigan.
5. Flint, Michigan.
6. New Orleans, Louisiana.
7. Birmingham, Alabama.
8. Cleveland, Ohio.
9. Jackson, Mississippi.
10. Memphis, Tennessee.

It kind of surprised me that Los Angeles didn't make this list. Compton in the LA area was number twelve on the list. On to the most dangerous states:

1. Nevada.
2. Louisiana.
3. South Carolina.
4. New Mexico.
5. Florida.
6. Tennessee.
7. Alaska.
8. Arizona.
9. Maryland.
10. Michigan.

Because I believe in safe blog. Here are the safest cities:

1. Ramapo, NY.
2. Mission Viejo, CA.
3. O'fallon, Missouri.
4. Newton, Massachusetts.
5. Brick Township, New Jersey.
6. Clakrstown, New York.
7. Amhearst, New York.
8. Greece, New York.
9. Allen, Texas.
10. Colonie, New York.

The Safest States?

1. New Hampshire.
2. Vermont.
3. Maine.
4. North Dakota.
5. South Dakota.
6. Montana.
7. Wyoming.
8. Iowa.
9. Rhode Island.
10. Connecticut.

You can read the whys and wherefores of the rankings here:

http://www.walletpop.com/insurance/dangerous-cities?icid=main|htmlws-sb-n|dl2|link4|http%3A%2F%2Fwww.walletpop.com%2Finsurance%2Fdangerous-cities


Does anything about the list surprise you? It looks to me like we need to hire bodyguards for DR. & Mary Z. It also looks like the safest places, both the cities and states, are the ones with the smallest population. Apparently, people bring danger. Do you feel safe in your city/ In your state?

WHO AM I?

Yesterday's answer: Frances Perkins first woman cabinet member.

I was born in 1833 and died in 1910. I brought a smile to many faces and really brought teeth in to my occupation. I was born in New York and began my working career teaching for ten years in Michigan. In 1859 I moved to Cincinnati with good intentions of entering an advance program but was refused admission due to my gender. I began a private program studying for the occupation that advance program would have qualified me for. I started my own practice in 1861. I soon later moved to Iowa where I spent three years. In 1865 I finally gained full recognition and was allowed to join the occupation's professional society. I earned my doctorate degree in Iowa. I moved to Chicago and married a man with a name that will remind you of a famous singer. Since he really couldn't sing I convinced him to join me in my occupation. We practiced jointly until his death in 1886. After my husband's death I ceased work in my chosen occupation but became more active in politics, campaigning for greater women's rights, until my own death. By 1900 almost one thousand women had followed me into my occupation that I was the first to perform in. There is an award named after me that is presented annually in recognition of professional excellence and achievements in advancing the role of women in my chosen occupation. Put your teeth into it and tell me Who Am I?