Nevada, known as the "Battle Born" state, boasts a fascinating and diverse history that dates back to its founding in 1864. Let's delve deeper into the captivating story of this remarkable state. Pre-Colonial History Before colonization, Nevada's vast landscapes were home to numerousNative Amer...
The history of the states dates back to colonial times, when the first English settlers arrived at Jamestown, Virginia, in 1607. Over time, more settlers arrived from Europe and other parts of the world, leading to the formation of the 13 original colonies that would eventually become the fir...
Immigrants are more likely to ride transit than the native-born, so immigration status, country of origin, and years in the U.S. all affect transit use. Regions with large foreign-born populations, like Greater LA and the Bay Area, have higher transit use, all else equal. In fact, immig...
Whatever happens this winter, we’ll know soon enough. While we wait, I’ll wish you a happy fall New Year. The photos accompanying this blog were taken in my backyard on various dates in the last week of September. Kait Carson writes the Hayden Kent Mysteries set in the Fabulous Florid...
Across all regions of the globe, millions of people, including internally displaced persons (IDPs), refugees and migrants, are on the move and have been forced to flee their homes and communities of origin as a result of disasters exacerbated by climate stresses and shocks. Increasingly more in...
The origin of the Tequila Sunrise is a bit murky.Some say it was invented in Arizona in the 1930s, while others say the modern version hails fromSausalito, California, in the ’70s. Another group believes it dates back to Tijuana, Mexico, during Prohibition. Whatever the story, Arizona's...
There is no shortage of famous Phils, but one of the most well-known baby boomers named Phil is English musician Phil Collins. Phil, which has a Greek origin, means "lover of horses." #21. Doyle (boys) Canva #21. Doyle (boys) ...
Darren’s origin story dates to his honeymoon. He and his wife (who at the time was about 12 weeks pregnant) were in New York City, and while visiting the Empire State Building they had waited several hours and were told at the 70th floor it would be probably another hour to get to...
State Area Codes:201, 551, 609, 732, 848, 856, 862, 908 and 973 Fun Facts About New Jersey Nickname:The Garden State Origin of name:New Jersey was named after the English Channel Island of Jersey, in honor of Sir George Carteret's defense of the island during the English Civil War....
Origin of name:Uncertain. The islands may have been named by Hawaii Loa, their traditional discoverer. Or they may have been named after Hawaii or Hawaiki, the traditional home of the Polynesians. Motto:“Ua Mau Ke Ea O Ka Aina I Ka Pono” (The life of the land is perpetuated in righ...