What was formerly the biggest industry in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania?

Bethlehem Steel History The Bethlehem Steel Corporation (1857-2003), base in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, once was the second largest steel producer in the United States (after Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based US Steel).  But following its 2001 bankruptcy, the company was dissolved and the remaining assets sold to International Steel Group in 2003.  In 2005, ISG merged with Mittal Steel, ending U.S. ownership of the assets of Bethlehem Steel.  During its life, Bethlehem Steel was also one of the largest shipbuilding companies in the world and was one of the most powerful symbols of American manufacturing leadership.  Bethlehem Steel's demise often is cited as one of the most prominent examples of the U.S. economy's transition away from industrial manufacturing and its inability to compete with cheap foreign labor. Founding The Company began on April 8, 1857 as the Saucona Iron Works in South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.  Then, on May 1, 1861, the company changed its name to Bethlehem Iron Works.  Alfred Hunt was elected president by the board of directors on July 15, 1860.  In it's early years, it produced railroad rails, and armor plating for the U.S. Navy.  In 1899, the company assumed the name, Bethlehem Steel Company.  In 1904, Charles M. Schwab (recently resigned from U.S. Steel, and unrelated to the stockbroker Charles R. Schwab) and Joseph Wharton formed the Bethlehem Steel Corporation with Schwab becoming the first President and chairman of its board of directors.  The Bethlehem Steel Corporation ascended to great prominence in American industry, installing the revolutionary grey rolling mill and producing the first wide-flange structural shapes to be made in America.  These shaoes were largely responsible for ushering in the age of the skyscraper and establishing Bethlehem Steel as the leading supplier of steel to the construction industry.  In the early 1900s, the corporation branched out from steel, with iron mines in Cuba and shipyards around the counrty.  In 1913, it acquired the Fore River Shipbuilding Company of Quincy, Massachusetts, thereby assuming the role of one of the world's major shipbuilders. In 1916, Eugene Grace became the company's president, and, in 1945, he became its chairman, leading the company until 1957.  Grace aquired a number of additional steel plants in the 1920s, and Bethlehem produced the steel for many of the country's most prominent landmarks, including New York City's Rockefeller Center and Madison Square Garden and San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge. The Steel for American armed forces During World War I and World War II, Bethlehem Steel was a major supplier of armor plate and ordnance products to the U.S. armed forces.  Many of the nation's fighting ships used armor plate and large caliber guns supplied by Bethlehem Steel.  During World War II, Bethlehem's 15 shipyards produced a total of 1,121 ships, more than any other builder during the war, employing as many as 180,000 persons in the process (company total employment was 30,000).  When peacetime came, the plant continued to supply a wide variety of structural shapes for the construction trades and forged products for defense, power generation and steel-producing companies.  Bethlehem Steel's high point came in the 1950's, as the company began manufacturing some 23 million tons per year, and it built its largest plant, at Burns Harbor, Indiana, between 1962 and 1964.  In 1958, the company's president, Arthur B Homer, was the highest paid business executive in the U.S. Shipyards Fore River Shipyard - Massachusetts Aerial View Sparrows Point Shipyard - Maryland (now Barletta Industries Sparrows Point Alameda Shipyard - California   Aerial View San Francisco Shipyard - California (formerly U.S. Iron Works, now BAE Systems San Francisco Ship Repair) Aerial View Freight Cars From 1923-1991, Bethlehem Steel was one of the world's leading producers of roailroad freight cars thorugh their purchase of the former Midvale Steel and Ordinance Company of Johnstown, Pennsylvania.  Despite its status as a major intergrated steel maker, Bethlehem St


Which of the Florida Keys has the highest population?

Florida Keys' population shrinks as Florida grows | KeysNews.com Florida Keys' population shrinks as Florida grows BY ROBERT SILK FLORIDA KEYS -- As the rest of Florida grew over the last decade, the number of Monroe County residents shrank. According to recently released Census 2010 figures, Monroe's population was 73,090 in 2010, down 8.2 percent from 79,589 in 2000. The numbers contrast with the statewide trend, which saw Florida's population grow 15 percent, from 15.98 million to 18.8 million, over the same period. Monroe was one of just two Florida counties to lose people over the past decade, and the other, St. Petersburg's Pinellas County, contracted by just 0.5 percent. The Keys strict building regulations, cost of living and small number of high-paying jobs are the reasons for the decline, analysts have long said. The diminished population likely will mean a smaller share of federal dollars for the Keys. Each year Washington distributes more than $400 billion to states, counties and cities based upon the census count. The money goes to everything from Medicaid to roads and schools. "Anything that is going to come out of the federal government, the VA or whatever, comes out of the census," County Commissioner Sylvia Murphy said. Aside from dollars and cents, the census is also used to redraw congressional and legislative districts. With Florida growing and the Monroe County shrinking, the lone state House of Representatives seat that has traditionally belonged to the Keys could be at risk. In 2000, Florida House districts averaged 133,000 people. The Keys shares its district with portions of south Miami-Dade County. Ten years ago the Keys population of nearly 80,000 was enough to leave the Conch Republic with 60 percent of the district. But due to Florida's growing population, House districts are expected to increase in size to approximately 165,000 people before the 2012 election. If that happens, the Keys population of 73,000 would comprise less than half of the new district. "I can't find a time in Florida where Monroe County did not have someone in the Legislature," said state Rep. Ron Saunders, D-Key West. "With this new census and the population it's a greater possibility that someone from Miami-Dade County will win the seat." Like the rest of the archipelago, Upper Keys communities lost people over the past decade. Key Largo's population took the biggest hit, dropping more than 12 percent, from 11,886 to 10,433, according to the Census Bureau. Islamorada lost 10.6 percent of its residents as the population of the village's four islands shrank from 6,846 to 6,119. In Tavernier, the drop was barely noticeable, from 2,173 residents to 2,136. However, North Key Largo, which mainly comprises the private Ocean Reef community, grew 18 percent, from 1,049 residents to 1,244. As in other parts of the country, the past decade saw an influx of Latinos to the Keys. Countywide, Latinos comprise 20.6 percent of the population, up from 15.8 percent in 2000. In Key Largo, where 23.7 percent of the residents are Latino, the population increased from 1,979 to 2,471. Islamorada has 589 Latinos, up from 460 in 2000. rsilk@keysnews.com


On what bay does Annapolis, Maryland lie?

Chesapeake Bay, Maryland CHESAPEAKE BAY Watershed Seagull at pier, Chesapeake Beach, Maryland, December 2002. Photo by Diane F. Evartt. In North America, the Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary, a semi-enclosed coastal body of water with a free connection to the open sea. Some 35 million years ago, a bolide, an object similar to a comet or asteroid, struck the present-day Delmarva Peninsula, creating a 55-mile-wide crater. The depression created by the crater changed the course of rivers and determined the location of the Chesapeake Bay. The Bay, as we know it today, was created about 10,000 years ago when melting glaciers flooded the Susquehanna River Valley. Today, fresh water from land drainage measurably dilutes seawater within the Bay. For ocean-going ships, the Bay is navigable with two outlets to the Atlantic Ocean: north through the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal in Cecil County , and south through the mouth of the Bay between the Virginia capes. Native Americans living along its shores gave the Bay an Algonquian name. Chesepiook, meaning "great shell-fish bay," was used to signify the abundance of Bay crabs, oysters, and clams. In June 1608, Captain John Smith led two voyages throughout the Chesapeake Bay, and in its midst European settlers first landed at St. Clement's Island, Maryland, in 1634. Through the lower portion of the Bay, pirates settled and attacked ships off the coast. And, at its southernmost reaches during the Civil War, the first ironclads, the Confederate Virginia (formerly the USS Merrimack) and the Union's Monitor , fought to a draw near Hampton Roads , Virginia, in March 1862. Many shipwrecks , remains of vessels sunk by natural forces, human error, or attack, lie deep under the Chesapeake Bay. Skipjacks under sail. Photo by Chuck Prahl. Generations of watermen have made their living harvesting the bounty of the Bay, while recreational fishing, hunting, and boating attract millions of people each year and contribute significantly to Maryland's economy. Major annual seafood harvests include millions of bushels of crabs, oysters, clams, and eels. average 25 feet greatest (southeast of Annapolis) 174 feet TIDAL RANGE at Annapolis 1 foot at head 2 feet at mouth 3 feet VOLUME SURFACE SALINITY (parts per thousand) at mouth 30 ppt midway to head 15 ppt above fall line 00 ppt surface to bottom 2-3 ppt WATER FRONTAGE Sixteen of Maryland's 23 counties and Baltimore City border on tidal water. WATERSHED The rivers , creeks , and streams which flow into the Bay, the land surrounding them, and the Bay itself make up the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Three main tributaries flow into the Bay, and contribute 80% of the Bay's fresh water. The largest of these is the Susquehanna River , followed by the Potomac River , and Virginia's James River. The total number of tributaries to the Bay watershed is 419, and the watershed area itself totals some 64,000 square miles in parts of six states: Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New York, Virginia, West Virginia-and the District of Columbia. The Bay watershed provides rich habitat for an abundance of life. In addition to resident species of fish and wildlife, the Bay supports large winter populations of migratory waterfowl and provides spawning, nursery and feeding grounds for ocean fish. This diversity enables some 2,700 different species of plants and animals to live in the Bay area. Research on the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed is conducted by the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science . According to the Chesapeake Bay Program , the number of people living within the Bay's watershed was 18.1 million in 2015, up from 17.9 million in 2014. Scientists project that the population of the watershed will approach 21.4 million by 2040.


What is the second biggest city in Arizona?

Which are the Ten Largest Cities (By Population) in Arizona By Judy Hedding Updated July 07, 2016. The U.S. Census Bureau publishes their data estimates on population statistics at various times in between each official census. The following data represents July 1, 2015 estimates. 10 Largest Cities/Towns in Arizona Phoenix population: 1,563,025 (6th largest in the U.S.) Tucson population: 531,641 (33rd largest in the U.S.) Mesa population: 471,825 (38th largest in the U.S.) Chandler population: 260,828 (76th largest in the U.S.) Gilbert population: 247,542 (85th largest in the U.S.) Glendale population: 240,126 (89th largest in the U.S.) Scottsdale population: 236,839 (92nd largest in the U.S.) Tempe population: 175,826 (138th largest in the U.S.) Peoria population: 171,237 (146th largest in the U.S.) Surprise population: 128,422 (213th largest in the U.S.) Arizona's Largest Cities All Grew in Population There are 304 cities in the U.S. with a population over 100,000, according to July 2015 U.S. Census estimates. Ten of them are in Arizona and all of them grew in population last year. continue reading below our video America's Best Foodie Cities Chandler and Gilbert moved up one spot in rank, Glendale moved down one spot in rank. Peoria and Surprise moved up by two places. Scottsdale moved up three spots in national rank since 2014 and Tempe jumped up four places in rank. Of those 304 cities: Phoenix is ranked #6 and grew 8% from 2010 to 2015. Tucson is ranked #33 and grew 2% from 2010 to 2015. Mesa is ranked #38 and grew 7% from 2010 to 2015. Chandler is ranked #76 and grew 10% from 2010 to 2015. Gilbert is ranked #85 and grew 19% from 2010 to 2015. Glendale is ranked #89 and grew 6% from 2010 to 2015. Scottsdale is ranked #92 and grew 9% from 2010 to 2015. Tempe is ranked #138 and grew 9% from 2010 to 2015. Peoria is ranked #146 and grew 11% from 2010 to 2015. Surprise is ranked #213 and grew 9% from 2010 to 2015. More Arizona Cities and Towns over 50,000 in Population, by U.S. Rank (2015 estimate) Yuma is ranked #329 (pop 94,139) Avondale is ranked #413 (pop 80,684) Goodyear is ranked #428 (pop 79,003) Flagstaff is ranked #497 (pop 70,320) Buckeye is ranked #582 (pop 62,138) Lake Havasu City is ranked #701 (pop 53,553) Casa Grande is ranked #738 (pop 51,460)


Other than corn, what is most commonly grown crop in the United States?

US Crops - Where Are They Grown? US Crops - Where Are They Grown?   This Week         Introduction | Corn, soybeans, barley, and oats | Wheat | Market noise | Exporting to the US | Return to Marketing Risk Management home page Introduction The United States is a market leader in many of the world's major crops. Understanding where and when major US crops are grown can help Canadian farmers market their crops. Reports on US seeded acreage, growing conditions, weather forecasts, production reports, and harvest progress are all relevant for Canadian farmers. Some reports, particularly in farm papers, are interesting news but they have little market significance. Other reports are very important. Knowing where the various crops are grown can help separate important market news from "market noise". This article will show where each of the major US crops is grown. It will also show when the crops are planted, when they are in their reproductive state, and when they are harvested. Corn, Soybeans, Barley, and Oats The largest US crop in terms of total production is corn, the majority of which is grown in a region known as the âcorn beltâ. The second largest crop grown in the US is soybeans. As with corn, soybeans are primarily grown in the Midwestern states. The US barley crop is of most interest to Canadian malt barley growers. US barley is grown over a wide area geographically and the US produces about 60 per cent as much barley as Canada. Although the US produces some oats, Canada is the worldâs largest oat exporter and supplies about 70% of the oats imported into the US. Figure 1 and Table 1 show the average annual production of each crop in the US, where they are grown, when they are seeded, when the crop flowers or heads, and when it is harvested. Table 1 Crop production in the United States Crop Figure 2 Wheat Production Areas in the United States Source: National Association of Wheat Growers 2013 ( http://www.wheatworld.org/wp-content/uploads/about-wheat-production-by-class-20110606.jpg ). Market Noise The goal of this Agricultural Marketing Manual is to help farmers to decide what is "market noise" and what is market news. For example, if you hear a report that says that the corn crop in Texas is suffering from severe drought, you will know that is "market noise" rather than significant market news. Texas doesn't produce a great deal of corn. Or if you hear that the soybean crop in northern Alabama has been damaged by a frost, you'll know that is "market noise". Exporting to the US If youâre interested in exporting to the US, see âExporting Grain, Oilseeds and Special Crops to the United Statesâ on our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bvCmjWYyf0&list=PLOUwfF01x2YU5pMx-R370Wu72rb9wsTJN&index=2         For more information about the content of this document, contact Neil Blue . This document is maintained by Magda Beranek . This information published to the web on September 10, 1999. Last Reviewed/Revised on August 20, 2015.


What is the biggest city in Ohio that doesn't start with the letter C?

Cities in Ohio | Map of Ohio Cities Map of Ohio Cities Disclaimer Close Disclaimer : All efforts have been made to make this image accurate. However Compare Infobase Limited,its directors and employees do not own any responsibility for the correctness or authenticity of the same. US Cities List Select City About Cities in Ohio Ohio, a state in the Midwestern US, is home to some of the most popular US cities. The major cities are concentrated mostly in southwestern and northeastern parts of the state. From Cleveland to Cincinnati and Springfield to Toredo, there are quite a few urban hubs in the 34th largest US state. Columbus, the state capital and the largest city in Ohio, enjoys a central location. The city is home to the Ohio State University. Cleveland, the second largest city, is located in northeastern Ohio. It is known mainly because of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum on the shore of Lake Erie. Attractions such as Fort Hunginton and Great Lakes Science Center are located here. Cincinnati, often called the "Paris of America", is the third-largest city in Ohio. Located on the southwestern edge of the state, the city is well known for its botanical garden and the Cincinnati Museum Center. Getting In and Around Ohio Ohio is served by five international airports with three being prominent ones – Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Port Columbus International Airport, and Dayton International Airport. Amtrak passenger trains connect the major cities of Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Toledo. The state is connected with the rest of the contiguous US with 21 Interstate Highways .


What city on the East Coast has the largest gambling industry?

USA Casino Cities | Unique| Famous Wyoming Unique USA Casino Cities This locator will help you find the most unique Casino Cities. There are ten famous Gambling Cities in the USA. Las Vegas , Reno Nevada and Atlantic City New Jersey are the most well known, but there are other Cities that provide a fun and unique gambling experience. The casino pages have pictures, gaming details for slots, baccarat, blackjack, poker, craps, roulette and other table games. Black Hawk and Cripple Creek Colorado are historic gold mining towns that blend modern casino gambling with an 1850's atmosphere. Deadwood , South Dakota is a renovated Old West town where you can gamble like the cowboys did in the 1800's. Deadwood is the town Wild Bill Hickok was shot while playing cards. If your interest is outdoor fun visit Tunica or Biloxi Mississippi for great golf, Lake Tahoe for snow skiing and golf or Laughlin , Nevada for golf and water activities on the Colorado River. Colorado - Historic Casino Towns Black hawk , Central City and Cripple Creek are three historic gold mining towns in Colorado that have been restored to their original splendor. The mix of new gambling technology and 1850's old west atmosphere is great fun. Mississippi - Casino and Golf There are casinos throughout Mississippi, but the towns of Biloxi and Tunica focus on gambling with many large casinos and great golf courses . Atlantic City -New Jersey Atlantic City is a world famous gambling town with 14 major casino resorts located directly on the Atlantic Ocean. This is the largest concentration of casinos on the East Coast. Deadwood - Old West Casino Town The Old West town of Deadwood is restored to historic perfection so it feels like Wild Bill Hickok will soon come through the swinging bar doors. Great fun for kids and adults. Nevada - World Class Gambling Nevada has casinos over 180 casinos with most located in Las Vegas , Laughlin and Reno . This is the ultimate casino location with the world class hotels, gambling, dining, casino promotions , free shows , entertainment.


What article of clothing does the lower peninsula of Michigan resemble?

What actually determines "Northern" Michigan? “Is Traverse City really “going up north”?” Technically if you coming from South of it- Yes, it would be…lol Jen Ismirle Jun 30, 2008 I was just about to say that . . . heh. Personally, I’m sorta annoyed by the use of the phrase “going up north” cause when a lot of people I know use it, it simply means going an hour or two to the north to go to a lake or something. To me, the phrase sounds much more pronounced, like they should be going much further, like to the U.P. But us Southerners apparently say “going up north” when we’re going to the north of the L.P., and actually say we’re going to the faraway land called the U.P. when we’re going to cross the bridge . . . and go to Mackinac Island. Byron Sailor I love the article, a great read. I visit downstate quite a bit and people get very confused about this ‘up north’ thing. The biggest thing that bugs me though: Houghton is -not- Houghton Lakes! Brittany Jul 8, 2008 I am from the UP and I will say “north” is over the bridge, in the upper peninsula. It’s not about longitude/latitude, its about lifestyle. I also go to central michigan university- and will say, its not central if you consider the whole state. its only central of the lower peninsula. I really think that lower michigan just hates the UP and we should become our own state. =) But, please, tourists and other uninformed individuals- we have running water/electricity/etc. But, if ever in escanaba, stop as Saykllys for some candy and gifts and tourist items! Chuck It’s not that we hate the U P, it’s just that we forget about our other peninsula. Mitchell Treadwell Jul 10, 2008 Actually, the whole “up north” idea has more to do with population than geography. By far most of the residents of Michigan live south of Clare (with more than a third in greater Metro Detroit), and the UP has (relatively) few people. Also, the phrase “where the North begins” implies something of a directional reference. “North” is thus considered to be a region that may not be where the person reading it is from. Accounting for the fact that most of the visitors to the area north of Clare (and therefore the people who would be traveling long distances by car) would come from Southern Michigan or beyond (such as Ohio, Indiana, or Chicago), they would be reaching the “Northern” part of the state at about Clare, this being the part of the state with a lower population density and a greater variety of recreational opportunities. Also, as public universities draw people from predominantly across their home state, their names (Like Eastern, Western, and Central) are meant to designate what would be that part of the state in terms of population, which (as you remember) is concentrated in the South. Thus, Kalamazoo would be considered “Western” to most of the people in Michigan, Ypsilanti is “Eastern”, and Mount Pleasant is “Central”. In fact, substantially more people live south of Mount Pleasant than North of it. However, if you consider population density and distance to be roughly inversely proportional (as people have to go farther where they are fewer), CMU can be generally viewed as “Central” for most of the state’s residents. The map above (dividing the state into Northern, Central, and Southern) places the southern part of the Western UP (including Menominee in the “Central” region. I’ve never heard of anyone from ANY part of the Upper Peninsula consider Menominee to be “central” in ANY sense, as it distinctly fits in with the geographic, social, and cultural elements that define the UP as Michigan’s “Northern Frontier”. And finally, if you are going to divide the state into various “regions” on a map “geographically”, without giving any regard to where people LIVE, at least deal with it in terms of land area. Looking only at one measurement (latitude) to determine regions that are supposedly equivalent is short-sighted and misleading. Chris Cavalieri um who cares? why does it matter. from what ive heard, there’s northern michigan and the UP. thats how its always been. but who really


What city in Minnesota borders Lake Superior?

Reference Map of Minnesota, USA - Nations Online Project ___ Reference Map of Minnesota (MN) About Minnesota Minnesota is one of the 50 states of the United States located in the northern central US mainland, it is part of the Great Lakes Region, bordered by the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Manitoba on the north, by Lake Superior and Michigan (by a shared water border) on the northeast, and Wisconsin on the east. Iowa lies to the south, North Dakota and South Dakota to the west. Part of what is today Minnesota was ceded to Britain by the French in 1763 and then acquired by the US in 1783. The remainder formed part of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. Minnesota joined the Union on 11th May 1858, as the 32nd. Minnesota occupies an area of 225,181 km² (86,939 sq mi), compared it is somewhat smaller than Romania (238,391 km²) or just slightly larger than the US state of Utah . The "Land of 10,000 Lakes" is abundant with water, it counts exactly 11,842 lakes, which are larger than ten acres (40,000 m²) in size. Some of the largest are Lake of the Woods (partly in Canada ), Leech Lake, Mille Lacs, Lake Winnibigoshish and the Red Lake. Lake Itasca, a small glacial lake, is the source of North Americas longest river, the Mississippi River. Highest point in the state is "Eagle Mountain" 701 m (2,301 ft) part of the Misquah Hills, located in the north eastern corner. The "North Star State" (its nickname) has a population of 5.48 million people ( official estimate 2015), capital city is Saint Paul , largest city is Minneapolis , largest metro area is Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area, also known as the Twin Cities. The detailed map below is showing the US state of Minnesota with boundaries, the state capital St. Paul, major    cities and populated places, streams and lakes, interstate highways, principal highways,  and railroads. Bookmark/share this page     You are free to use this map for educational purposes, please refer to the Nations Online Project. Reference Map of Minnesota. Map is based on a state map of The National Atlas of the USA.   Cities and Towns in Minnesota The map shows the location of following cities and towns in Minnesota: Largest city is Minneapolis (400,000), Capital and second largest city is Saint Paul (300,000),  Rochester (111,000), Bloomington (86,000), Duluth (86,000) Population figures in 2014 Other cities and towns in Minnesota: Aitkin, Albert Lea, Alexandria, Anoka, Austin, Bagley, Baudette, Bemidji, Blue Earth, Brainerd, Breckenridge, Brooklyn Park, Burnsville, Cloquet, Coon Rapids, Crookston, Detroit Lakes, East Grand Forks, Eden Prairie, Elk River, Ely, Fairmont, Faribault, Fergus Falls, Grand Marais, Grand Portage, Grand Rapids, Granite Falls, Hallock, Hibbing, Hutchinson, International Falls, Lakeville, Litchfield, Little Falls, Luverne, Madison, Mahnomen, Mankato, Marshall, Milaca, Montevideo, Moorhead, Morris, New Ulm, Northfield, Northome, Olivia, Ortonville, Owatonna, Park Rapids, Pine City, Pipestone, Preston, Red Wing, Redwood Falls, Roseau, Sauk Centre, St. Cloud, St. James, St. Peter, Thief River Falls, Two Harbors, Virginia, Wadena, Walker, Warren, Warroad, Willmar, Windom, Winona, Worthington More about Minnesota and the United States: Information about, and searchable maps of:


Journey to El Paso, Paisano and Alpine: Pioneer Baptists in westernmost Texas Journey to El Paso, Paisano and Alpine: Pioneer Baptists in westernmost Texas August 3, 2016 By Karen O’Dell Bullock / B.H. Carroll Theological Institute Fourteen people entered the small adobe house on Sunday evening Aug. 26, 1882, doffing their hats and greeting each other with handshakes, nods of welcome and smiles. Maj. W.F. Fewel, a Methodist believer, opened his home for their first meeting with Baptist missionary and church-planter George Baines Jr. They all longed to see a church established in their bustling town on the Mexican border—El Paso, a major railroad stop where people from many cultures had settled. First Baptist Church in El Paso Baines preached from Genesis 28:10, and the group sang a favorite hymn, “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing,” and enjoyed warm fellowship. The group met again the next Sunday, Sept. 3, and officially organized a Baptist church with 20 charter members. The church held its first Sunday school Dec. 10, 1882, with three girls, six boys and 15 adults. The first offering totaled 90 cents. The congregation erected its original “church house” in 1885 at the corner of San Antonio Street and Magoffin Avenue. Twenty years later, the church moved to a spacious building it constructed two blocks east on Magoffin Avenue. In 1922, First Baptist and Central Baptist churches merged and built a new campus at 805 Montana, where it still conducts vital ministry. First Baptist Church in El Paso has provided a strong witness for Christ throughout its 134-year history.Today, First Baptist has more than 3,500 members and is known and recognized both for the depth and quality of the ministries and programs it provides to reach El Paso for Christ and for its discipleship of growing Christians. First Baptist has founded many mission churches, and at least a dozen have become self-sustaining. The congregation has thrived under the leadership of its 23 pastors across its 134-year history. Second Baptist Church in El Paso Its sister congregation, Second Baptist Church, is the oldest black Baptist church in the El Paso BaptistAssociation and celebrates its 132nd anniversary this year. Missionary E.M. Griggs, helped to organize this church with the five Baptists among the 25 African-Americans living in El Paso in 1884. At first, the tiny band worshipped in a small rented one-room adobe house, but in 1886, the congregation pooled its financial resources, received help from friends at First Baptist and purchased a lot at 515 Utah St., where the church erected a building, made possible by a loan from the Southern Baptist Convention’s Home Mission Board. Between 1903 and 1907, Second Baptist built a sanctuary, complete with a bell, at Second and Virginia Streets, not far from downtown, and by 1923, the church membership numbered more than 50 families. Through the years, this church has engaged the larger African-American community of El Paso and earned the respect of the city as it has ministered the gospel, advocated for those without a voice and met the needs of the multi-ethnic community where it has served Christ. Paisano Baptist Encampment In 1879, Texas Baptists appointed “cowboy preacher” Leander Randon Millican (1853-1938) to be a missionary to the state’s far-west regions. From San Saba to El Paso, this circuit-riding minister traveled on horseback, forded rising rivers, faced armed bandits, preached the gospel, started churches and served as pastor of congregations including First Baptist in Midland. He dreamed of a special place where ranchers, cowboys and churches could gather each summer in a “camp meeting” setting for preaching, Bible study and instruction. In 1911, El Paso Baptist Association appointed Millican, cattleman and former Texas Ranger Julius Cancelor Bird and S.C. Holmes, pastor of First Baptist Church in Alpine, to explore the possibility. After much prayer, they founded Paisano Baptist Encampment July 28, 1915. The faithful gather under trees for a worship service at Paisano Baptist Encampment.In August 1916


"What city is sometimes called ""Nola""?"

NOLA Speak: The New Orleans Neutral Ground - GoNOLA.com GoNOLA.com No, thanks Get the LOCAL Perspective! Find hidden gems and get insider information on NOLA’s best restaurants, bars, attractions, and events every week. Go By Amanda Raborn March 5, 2013 If you’ve made your way down to the Big Easy for Mardi Gras, you’ve probably heard what you thought was the middle of the road called the neutral ground – and then you probably wondered about all the other odd sayings we have here in New Orleans. Don’t test us, we have plenty! But that’s why we have the NOLA Speak series – to help you out and keep you from calling the streetcar a trolley, or the neutral ground a median. On this episode, prominent New Orleanians including Fleurty Girl, Bryan Batt , 610 Stompers and Jeremy Davenport attempt to explain why the patch of grass in between the streets is called something different around here and where the term came from. Like this NOLA Speak video on the New Orleans neutral ground? Check out the GoNOLA TV YouTube channel for more great videos about New Orleans! Video Transcript: Fleurty Girl: The neutral ground in New Orleans. I love that we still call it a neutral ground. Everywhere else it’s a median, but here it’s a neutral ground. It’s just this patch of grass where the streetcars roll and the cars pass through and between. Jeremy Davenport: I actually learned this kind of recently, but the significance of the neutral ground was, I guess the French, and the… Is that it? Slab: Some kind of history, about you know… Fleurty Girl: The part of the street that was neutral to-what the French and the Spanish? Do you know what the…? Bryan Batt: The French really hated the English. Neutral ground, I think came out of that. You know there was- out of property, out of what section you were from. I think. Jeremy: I guess they would meet on what would be known as the neutral ground between the two areas. So now anytime you have a road with two sides to it and there’s like a grassy area, we call it the neutral ground. Bryan: I knew sometimes when I have a guest in from out of town, I just say, you know median. We call it the neutral ground. Mr. Jerome: There’s no such thing as a median. Slab: No. It’s a neutral ground. Mr. Jerome: It’s a neutral ground. Up Next:


Puget Sound Washington - Go Northwest! A Travel Guide Novels set in the Puget Sound "Superspill" by Mary Kay Becker, 1974. An hour-by-hour account of the havoc wrought by spreading oil after a  tanker goes aground. "Mighty Mountain" by Archie Binns, 1940. Historical novel about the Puget Sound country in the mid-1800s,   highlighting relations between the Indians and the White settlers. "The Timber Beast" by Archie Binns, 1944. Charlie Dow typifies the old style logging operator in this story of the  Sound's lumber industry. "Mom Counted Six" by Mac Gardner, 1944. Warm and humorous chronicle of a family who live in a Puget Sound mill  town. (Gardner was born and grew up in the Puget Sound area.) More Washington List with Go Northwest! The Puget Sound region is home to the majority of Washington State citizens who live in the bustling cities and  suburbs that extend north to south from Stanwood to Olympia. Most Puget  Sound communities lie on either side of the north-south Interstate  5 corridor that serves as the major traffic thoroughfare of the state. Puget Sound itself is a  body of water lying east of Admiralty Inlet, through which ocean waters  reach inland some 50 miles from the Pacific Coast to provide all-weather  ports for ocean-going ships at Seattle, Tacoma and Olympia. The waterway  is a complex and intricate system of channels, inlets, estuaries, embayments and islands. Common usage has broadened  the Sound's description to include the surrounding lowlands extending east to the Cascade Mountains and the various cities and towns lying therein.  Such usage also includes Whidbey ,  Camano, and Fidalgo islands as well as the Kitsap Peninsula . Outside Admiralty Inlet and  beyond Whidbey Island to the north, lie the popular San Juan Islands between the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Strait  of Georgia. This small group of islands is a favorite playground and  weekend get-away destination for residents of the region and their  northern neighbors in British Columbia , Canada. Puget Sound Cities Seattle ,  the state's largest city, lies in the center of the Puget Sound region  and sits between Elliot Bay and Lake Washington. Across the Sound is Bainbridge Island , the Kitsap Peninsula and Olympic Peninsula . To the east, and across Lake Washington, is  Seattle's near neighbor Bellevue . Other major cities situated  on the Sound include Everett , Olympia and Tacoma .  On the west side of the Sound are the cities of Bremerton , Port Orchard and Shelton . Vacationing in Puget Sound The Puget Sound area offers  a rich variety of vacation, recreational and holiday pursuits including  big-city life, island retreats, cozy bed and breakfasts, romantic  country inns and first-class resorts. There is plenty of sightseeing,  hiking, kayaking, and boating activities to keep in shape and make one  wish for a longer Puget Sound holiday. See individual cities and towns for additional visitor information as well as  information on accommodations, activities and attractions in specific  cities. When looking for a city or town, you can choose from either an alphabetical list, or, a list by region .


"What is the biggest U.S. city whose name starts with ""Fort""?"

Dallas - Fort Worth, Texas - Top Major Employers in the Metroplex Largest Employers in the Dallas Fort Worth Area Largest Employers in the Dallas Fort Worth Area Photo by Ryan McGuire   The Dallas Fort Worth area is the fastest-growing metro area in Texas, and the nation. The DFW Metroplex is the fourth largest metropolitan area in the country, with a population of 6,700,991, according to 2012 data. That's a gain of over 1 million since 2000. What brings people to DFW? At least one reason is the jobs. The unemployment rate has been consistently lower than both the Texas and national averages: .35 and 1.2% lower in July of 2013, respectively. In addition, 18 DFW companies made the Fortune 500 list in 2013, including Wal-Mart, Exxon Mobil Corp., and Dallas-based AT&T. There are more than 70,000 firms in the area, with 90,000 physical business establishments. Around 4% of those firms and 1% of physical establishments have more than 500 employees. Like other areas in Texas, DFW has plenty of employment opportunities for those who choose to relocate here. In addition, CNBC named Texas America's Top State for Business in July 2012. The area has also consistently had a low cost of living, around the same as Houston, and considerably lower than Austin. With plenty of opportunity, it's no wonder the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex has seen such growth. The following is a list of the top 25 largest employers in the DFW area, ranked by how many employees they have locally. If you're looking for a job in the DFW area, it's a good place to start


Wisconsin State Animal | Badger Wisconsin State Animal Badger; photo © Richard Mousel / Critterzone: Animal Pictures, Nature Stock Photography (all rights reserved; used by permission). Official State Mammal of Wisconsin The badger (Taxidea taxus) was designated the official state animal of Wisconsin in 1957. A badger appears on Wisconsin's state flag , state seal , and is even mentioned in the state song . Wisconsin also recognizes a state wildlife animal and a state domesticated animal .  All State Mammals Wisconsin's nickname is "The Badger State" because miners dug tunnels into hillsides searching for lead ore in the 1800's (galena, the state mineral ) and often lived in abandoned mine shafts, reminding people of badgers (the nickname also described the hardworking, energetic settlers of the Wisconsin Territory). According to Wisconsin Blue Book; "Although the badger has been closely associated with Wisconsin since territorial days, it was not declared the official state animal until 1957.  Over the years, its likeness had been incorporated in the state coat of arms , the seal , the flag , and even State Capitol architecture, as well as being immortalized in the song , “On, Wisconsin!” (“Grand old badger state!”). “Bucky Badger” has long been the mascot of the UW-Madison.  In 1957, a bill to establish the badger as state animal was introduced at the request of four Jefferson County elementary school students who discovered from a historical society publication that the badger had not been given the official status most people assumed." Badger Facts Found throughout Wisconsin, badgers are short, stocky, solitary animals with incredibly long thick claws. Badgers stay hidden inside their shallow dens during the day, hunting mostly at night for small animals found in grasslands like pocket gophers, ground squirrels, rabbits, and small birds. The badger is a ferocious fighter with an attitude and should not be bothered. Badgers will snarl, growl, and can give off a musky and scent like a skunk if disturbed. Badgers spend 90 percent of their time in their den (or "sett") during Wisconsin winters. Wisconsin


What is the nearest major city to the Hoover Dam?

Nearest Airport to Hoover Dam | Getaway Tips - azcentral.com Nearest Airport to Hoover Dam by Leah Waldron-Gross Share on Facebook Only 30 minutes from Las Vegas on the Arizona and Nevada border, the Hoover Dam is a tourism hotspot for visitors who need a break from Sin City. The dam does not have an address, but the visitor center, located at the base of the dam, is in Boulder City, Nevada. There is only one airport in Boulder City, but municipal and international airports are within a half hour drive of the dam. Municipal and Executive Airports The only public or private airport within 15 miles of the Hoover Dam is Boulder City Municipal Airport, which is three miles southwest in Boulder City, Nevada. Other options include Las Vegas' Henderson Executive Airport and North Las Vegas Airport, which are 17 miles west and 26 miles northwest, respectively. Temple Bar Airport, in Temple Bar, Arizona, is 28 miles east. Unlike international airports, municipal and executive airports have limited runway space, gates and services, but welcome public commuter and connector flights. International Airports Budget conscious travelers should fly into Las Vegas' McCarran International Airport, which is only 19 miles northwest of the Hoover Dam. Home to over 30 domestic and international airlines and five terminals, McCarran is the least-expensive option within a 30 mile radius and is only a half hour drive from the Hoover Dam. Ground transportation -- city buses, taxicabs and rental cars -- are also available to help you reach your final destination. Private Use Airports Flying on a private or charter plane? There are two private use airstrips within 30 miles of the Hoover Dam. Private use airports, as a rule, require permission before landing and takeoff. The closest private airport is Voc Tech Airport, which is 15 miles northwest in Henderson, Nevada. Triangle Airpark Airport, in White Hills, Arizona, is 27 miles southeast. Other Considerations The roadway that crosses the top of the Hoover Dam is no longer open to the public, so visitors who wish to travel from Nevada to Arizona must take the Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge to Highway 93. Parking is available outside the dam for $7 per car. If transportation is a problem, Hoover Dam bus tours leave regularly from Las Vegas. References


What blue-green rock is the state gemstone of Arizona?

Arizona Gemstones - Turquoise, Peridot, Petrified Wood Home » Gemstones » Gemstone Mining in the United States » Arizona Gemstones Arizona Gemstone Mining Arizona turquoise: Cabochons cut from turquoise produced from the Sleeping Beauty Mine, known for producing turquoise that is relatively free of matrix. Over 1000 Years of Gemstone Production Arizona has one of the longest histories of gemstone production in the United States. Native Americans began producing Arizona turquoise over 1000 years ago. They used it to make beads and small sculptures. The state has been the world's leading producer of turquoise and the leading producer of gem-quality peridot.  In 2011 Arizona was the leading gemstone producer in the United States on the basis of value reported by the United States Geological Survey. A Diversity of Gemstones Arizona is world-famous for its turquoise, peridot , and petrified wood . The state is also famous for copper, and a variety of copper minerals are mined as gemstones. These include azurite , chrysocolla, and malachite . Other Arizona gem materials include agate, amethyst , garnet , jade , jasper, obsidian , onyx, opal , and petrified wood. Arizona amethyst: Faceted amethyst cut from material produced at the Four Peaks Mine. Arizona Turquoise Turquoise is Arizona's most important gem material.  It ranks first in value of production and is the most widely known of Arizona's gemstones. In 1974 the Arizona Legislature designated turquoise as the official state gemstone. State   Utah Chemically, turquoise is a hydrous phosphate of copper and aluminum. It is often associated with rocks that can be mined for their copper content. Some turquoise mines and deposits in Arizona were displaced as copper companies acquired acreage and opened very large copper mines. Gemstone turquoise production is done by careful hand extraction, thus it is generally not part of the business plan of a major copper mine.  However, it can be a byproduct of copper mining. Some copper mines exploit a nice turquoise find with their own staff, while others have on-call gem miners who receive limited-time access to a new find. Although turquoise produces income for some mines, the reward from producing it can be offset by the cost of disrupting a large mining operation with hundreds of employees. A few copper mines plan operations in ways to allow copper and turquoise to be mined at the same time. Some Arizona turquoise localities are world-famous and produce turquoise with a characteristic color and appearance.  These mines include: Kingman (famous for its "high blue" color and black matrix), Sleeping Beauty (known for its soft blue color and lack of matrix), Morenci (known for its dark blue color and pyrite-studded matrix), and Bisbee (known for its high blue color and chocolate-color matrix). Ant Hill Garnet: An "ant hill garnet" with spectacular red body color from Garnet Ridge, Arizona. The stone is a 7.6 x 5.7 mm oval and about 1.02 carats. Photograph by Bradley J. Payne, G.J.G. of TheGemTrader.com . Ant Hill Garnets One Arizona gemstone that makes people smile is the " ant hill garnet ."  These are tiny garnets, rarely over one carat in weight, that are mined by ants in the process of excavating their homes. The ants haul the gems to the surface and discard them on the anthill. The rain washes away the dirt and moves the stones to the flanks of the ant hill. Native Americans have known about these garnets for generations. Today they collect them in large numbers and sell them in parcels to rockhounds and lapidaries. They are then cut into gems and used to make novelty jewelry. Many ant hill gems are a red chrome pyrope garnet with a high color saturation. The stones are small enough that they exhibit a rich ruby-red color when faceted or cabbed. Arizona peridot: Faceted peridot from basalt flows on the San Carlos Reservation. Arizona Peridot When the mineral olivine is of gemstone quality, it is known as "peridot." It is a bright yellow-green to dark green gem material that can be cut into beautiful


What unusual religious group are numerous in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania?

Ephrata Close Discover Lancaster County Let the discovery begin. Let Lancaster County delight you with the things you always knew were here. And surprise you with a slew of things you didn't. Antiques Capital Nestled in the countryside of northeastern Lancaster County, "Antiques Capital, USA" is recognized as the premier year-round antiques destination in the Northeast. Small Towns & Northern Countryside Stroll down a street in one of our small towns, and you'll think you've wandered right into a scene of a Norman Rockwell painting. Amish & PA Dutch Countryside Pennsylvania Amish Country is a picturesque landscape that must be witnessed in person to be fully appreciated. Rolling hills with lush grasses and crops, farms with windmills dotting the horizon and horse and buggies sharing the road remind you that things are simpler here in Lancaster County. Downtown Lancaster The city is situated in the center of Lancaster County, and its seven square miles are packed with art, museums, historical attractions, restaurants and cafes, theatres, shops and boutiques. River Hills Want even more of the great outdoors? The River Hills are home to a host of scenic biking tours and hiking trails through beautiful rolling hills. Next-door Neighbors Take a short sightseeing trip from Lancaster County to explore our nearby neighbors. With Hershey just a short drive away, you're sure to enjoy the excitement of Hersheypark or the relaxing getaway of the Chocolate Spa. Take a daytrip to Philadelphia or head to Gettysburg to tour battlefields, mansions and museums. Stories From the Road Let the discovery begin. Enjoy hearing about all of the things you thought you knew straight from someone who's experienced it first hand - our bloggers. Getting Here Considering visiting Lancaster but aren't quite sure how far of a drive we are from your location? Flying in, or taking the train? Find all of the necessary details here. For Locals Live locally and love it here? Have out-of-town-guests coming to stay, and don't know what to show them about our wonderful County? This link is for you.


What type of moss commonly grows on Live Oak and Bald Cypress trees in the southeast?

Spanish Moss  | Southern Living Blog June 9, 2008  | By Steve Bender | Comments (17) Q: I’m fairly new to the South and I have a question that none of the natives have been able to answer for me.  I’m hoping you can.  What causes Spanish moss to grow on one tree when the tree next to it has none?  I know it sounds silly but this question is making me crazy! Thanks, Misty A: Spanish moss (Tillandsia usneoides) is one of the signature plants of the Deep South. It is an epiphyte, meaning that it uses trees for support, but doesn’t draw moisture or nutrients from them, although rainwater running down the bark may supply it with both. You generally see it most often along the coast, because it needs high humidity and mild winter temperatures to survive. Why do you see it certain trees and not others? It tends to favor: • Trees that have lots of large, well-spaced branches • Trees whose branches are more horizontal than vertical • Trees with rough bark that provide a good foothold Among its favorite hosts — live oak, bald cypress, red cedar, hackberry. One additional factor is the willingness of the tree to be a happy host. Spanish moss can grow so profusely in a tree that it interferes with photosynthesis by blocking sunlight from reaching the leaves. So certain trees, such as camphor, release chemical substances that kill Spanish moss. Hope this helps,


Which Counties in the U.S. Grow the Most Corn, Soybeans? Crops > Corn Which Counties in the U.S. Grow the Most Corn, Soybeans? Both corn and soybean production is relatively concentrated in the Corn Belt, Upper Midwest, parts of the Great Plains and the Mississippi River Region. In some senses, the relatively small region that accounts for most of the production may be surprising. Obviously, production changes in these regions will have large impacts on total U.S. production. Source: University of Illinois farmdocDaily | Jul 09, 2013 As is well known, corn and soybean production is concentrated in the Corn Belt, with significant amounts of production occurring in the Upper Midwest, parts of the Great Plains and down the Mississippi River. Corn Concentration In the U.S., 50% of the corn is produced in the 220 counties with the largest production. These counties are predominately located center of the Corn Belt (see map). States in the Corn Belt with counties in the top 50% of production include Iowa (66 counties), Illinois (43 counties), Minnesota (37 counties), Nebraska (35 counties), South Dakota (11 counties), Indiana (7 counties) and North Dakota (6 counties). Other states that have counties in the 220 include Wisconsin (6 counties), Texas (2 counties), Kansas (3 counties), Colorado (3 counties) and Missouri (1 county). Seventy-five percent of U.S. production is produced in 456 counties, the above 220 counties plus 236 more counties. These 456 counties are predominately in the Corn Belt. In addition to the states with counties that account for 50% of production, additional states with counties in 75% of U.S. production include Ohio (27 counties), Michigan (12 counties), Mississippi (3 counties), Louisiana (3 counties), Washington (1 county), Pennsylvania (1 county), Oklahoma (1 county), Kentucky (1 county), Delaware (1 county) and California (1 county).   Like what you're reading? Subscribe to CSD Extra  and get the latest news right to your inbox!   Adding the next 297 largest counties in terms of production yields 90% of total production. Most of these counties still are in the Corn Belt. Additional states not listed above with counties contributing to 90% of total U.S. production include North Carolina and New York. As one would expect, most of the U.S. corn is produced in and on the periphery of the Corn Belt. Other area contributing sizable amounts to total production include the western Great Plains (western Nebraska, western Kansas, eastern Colorado and the panhandles of Oklahoma and Texas) and the Mississippi River Delta (Mississippi, Louisiana, and Arkansas).   Soybean Concentration Soybean production has about the same concentration as corn. To arrive at 50% of total U.S. production it takes 256 counties for soybeans , compared to 220 counties for corn. To arrive at 75% of total U.S. production, it takes 486 counties for soybeans, compared to 456 for corn. To arrive at 90% of total U.S. production, it takes 743 counties for soybeans, compared 753 counties for corn. The soybean production region has similarities to corn (see map). Most of U.S. production can be accounted for beginning in the Upper Midwest (North Dakota and Minnesota), coming through the Corn Belt and periphery states (South Dakota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio) and down the Mississippi River (Missouri, Kentucky, Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana). Compared to corn, more soybean production occurs around the Mississippi River and less in the western Great Plains.   Data collection Concentration is examined for both corn and soybeans. The following describes methods for corn. The same procedures were used for soybeans. Total corn production by county came from the National Agricultural Statistical Service (NASS) for 2010, 2011 and 2012. These three years were averaged to arrive at average production for each county in the U.S. Based on the 2010-2012 average, counties were ranked ordered from highest to lowest production. Then, production totals were calculated for successively more counties. For ex


What is the Capital of Idaho? What is the Capital of Idaho? Monday, February 8th, 2016 at 5:57pm     Idaho, like most other states, is proud of its capital city of Boise. It is a capital city that has captured the attention, and allured the praise, of thousands of people since its inception in the late 1800’s. But, why has it been so alluring? What about Idaho’s Capital City of Boise that brings so many people to its streets year after year? Could it be the dynamic culture? Could it be the outdoor activities, or the opportunities to create? The answer? Yes, Boise’s dynamic culture, outdoor activities, and opportunities to create are all parts of why people are coming to Boise, but only parts. This is a simple description about the capital city; it will help you to understand what it is that attracts so many people year after year. When it comes to moving somewhere, most people want a place that is on the rise—a place that is better than it has ever been before, and that is the perfect way to describe Boise. Boise is a leading American city when it comes to livability, innovative design, walkability, and more. It has even found itself on numerous 10 lists like National Geographic’s ‘Places to Live and Play’ list for most adventurous city, Bike Magazine’s list for best cities for mountain biking, and many others. However, why would it be so adventurous or a mountain biking haven? It has, in essence, a lot to do with its location. Boise is settled in the southwest corner of Idaho about an hour from Oregon and an hour from Nevada. It is located along the Boise River and is in part of the Snake River Plain. It is pretty secluded (when it comes to larger cities), but is only a 5 hour drive (1 hour flight) to Salt Lake, 6 hour drive from Portland (1 hour and 10 minute flight), 7 hour drive (1 hour and 20 minute flight) to Seattle, and a 10 hour drive (1 hour and 30 minute flight) to Las Vegas. These drives may seem daunting at first, but there are plenty of historical sights, outdoor getaways, and more along the way. If you want to just vacation in Idaho, however, you can easily find yourself in resort towns like McCall (2 hour drive) or Sun Valley (2 hour and 45 minute drive). Or even visit the Sand Dunes, the Boise National Forest, and more. The population of Boise is a little over 200,000 people, which makes it the most populated city in the Treasure Valley and the State of Idaho—as well as the third largest city in the Northwest after Seattle and Portland. The surrounding area, however, is about 3x as large as the city of Boise alone coming in at 600,000 people. These people are all spread out over the Treasure Valley which helps preserve the small town charm of the area. History Boise is a thriving city, however, it wasn’t always like this. It started out as a simple military base along the Oregon Trail known as Fort Boise (it is even a featured stop on the 1970’s cult class video game ‘The Oregon Trail’). On their way west, pioneers stopped at Fort Boise to resupply and get some rest. It wasn’t long after the forts establishment in 1863 that it was named the capital of the Territory of Idaho. Later, when Idaho was incorporated as a state, it remained the capital of Idaho and has stayed that way ever since. Over the course of its time as the State Capital of Idaho, Boise also became a fertile place where much more than potatoes were grown. Rather, businesses, sports teams, and amazing people. Two of Boise’s most famous businessmen would have to be Joe Albertson and JR Simplot. Both were influential in their own way, but have both had important impacts on the food industry of America. Joe Albertson, creator of the Albertson’s grocery chain, was a Boise resident when he established his first grocery store. It was built in downtown Boise—where it still stands today—and quickly spread around the city, state, and then country. They are now one of the most influential grocery store competitors in the national market. JR Simplot, on the other hand, did not open up grocery stores, rather he was an agricultural tycoon. Simplot spec


What is the largest city on Alabama's Gulf Coast?

Gulf Shores, Alabama - Places To Go, Restaurants and Hotels - Alabama.Travel Learn more Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo Explore the natural habitats of more than 450 animals at Animal Planet’s “The Little Zoo That Could.” Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge A large migratory bird stopover, this refuge also offers hiking, surfing and fishing. Learn more Fort Morgan State Historic Site This fort played a major role during the Civil War and was used in the Spanish-American War and both world wars. Learn more Gulf Beaches Enjoy 32 miles of breathtaking, turquoise Gulf water and sugar-white sand. Championship golf, fishing, dining and more activities are available. Pirate’s Island Adventure Golf Enjoy the island and pirate theme of the Jean LaFitte and Blackbeard miniature golf courses. The Track Family Recreation Center A fun park with go-kart tracks, bumper boats, kiddie rides, miniature golf, 5,000-square-foot arcade and 110-foot Skycoaster. Bay Minette + The county seat of Baldwin County, Bay Minette is conveniently located 35 miles from Mobile. This beautiful city boasts a population of about 8,500 and is surrounded by many historic sites and other attractions. Bayou La Batre + Nestled along the peaceful shores of the Mississippi Sound on the Gulf of Mexico, the small, picturesque city of Bayou La Batre is a community steeped in Southern tradition and heritage with a unique French flair. Bayou La Batre is known as the Seafood Capital of Alabama, which means that not only is it an outstanding place to eat seafood, but also to fish. In fact… Bon Secour + Located on the coastline of beautiful Bon Secour Bay in Baldwin County, this town has a rich history and some of the best fishing around. Originally a fishing village in the late 19th century, Bon Secour still provides a variety of seafood to customers near and far. Citronelle + This city in Mobile County sits atop the Citronelle Dome, a salt dome that is still rising. Daphne + Daphne was named by the first postmaster’s wife to recognize the abundance of laurel trees that were once abundant in the area. Dauphin Island + Dauphin Island is a bird watcher’s paradise and is part of the Alabama Coastal Birding Trail. Foley + Just minutes from the white-sand beaches, Foley has many influences, including Native Americans, Spanish, French and English. Fort Morgan + This community on the tip of Mobile Point is home to an 1819 fort that served in the Civil War, Spanish-American War and both World War I and World War II. The fort played a major role during Battle of Mobile Bay and is a designated National Historic Landmark. Loxley + A town in Baldwin County, Loxley has a population of more than 1,000. It is conveniently located about 10 miles from Daphne and is about a 45-minute drive from Gulf Shores. Magnolia Springs + Magnolia Springs is located at the headwaters of the beautiful Magnolia River, which is the only river route for mail delivery in the continental United States. Mobile + Robertsdale + Founded in 1905, this city is called the hub of Baldwin County. It has a population of more than 3,500 and is conveniently located near Gulf Shores and Mobile. Saraland + The third largest city in Mobile County, Saraland is a suburb of Mobile with a population of more than 13,000. Silverhill + This town is home to the Wales West Light Railway, a replica of a Welsh mountain railway. It is located in Baldwin County and has a population of more than 600. Spanish Fort + Spanish Fort was incorporated in July 1993, but its beginnings date back to 1781 after the American Revolution Stockton +


In what city would you find Beale Street, famous for its blues clubs?

Guide to the Bars and Clubs on Beale Street in Memphis By Teresa R. Simpson Updated August 29, 2016. Beale Street is the very heart of entertainment in Memphis. With more than 25 clubs and shops lining the street, it's no wonder that the world-famous Beale attracts both locals and visitors alike. Below you will find an alphabetical listing and description of all of the street's bars, restaurants, and clubs so that you can make the most of your next trip to Beale Street. 197 Beale St. 901-525-3711 Alfred's Restaurant and Bar is well known around town for its fabulous food and great live music. They offer two patios perfect for both relaxing and partying, as well as a huge dance floor, and karaoke several nights a week. 143 Beale St. 901-524-5464 The Memphis location of B.B. King's Blues Club was the first of this national chain of clubs. They always have great blues and delicious food and a good sized crowd almost every night of the week. Beale Street Tap Room 168 Beale St. 901-527-4392 With big-screen televisions and a vast selection of draft beers, this is a true tap room. continue reading below our video America's Best Foodie Cities On the weekends, catch a live blues act and throw back a cold one. The Black Diamond 153 Beale St. 901-521-0800 The Black Diamond has the feel of a neighborhood bar, almost out of place on Beale. But don't be misled by its coziness - The Black Diamond offers up great pub grub and an assortment of live music. 138 Beale St. 901-526-3637 The Blues City Cafe serves up some of the best southern food in the city like fried catfish , barbecue ribs, and homemade tamales in addition to some of the best live music each night. 326 Beale St. 901-888-8459 If you've seen the movie then you know what this bar is all about. Though a relative newbie to Beale Street, there are other locations across the U.S. Club 152 152 Beale St. 901-544-7011 Club 152 is one of the newer hotspots on Beale, but has quickly become one of the most popular, as well. With three floors of dancing, there is something for everyone. Double Deuce 340 Beale St. 901-524-0934 Double Deuce is a country music club tucked away at the corner of 4th and Beale. It offers a full bar, pub grub, live music, dancing, and even a mechanical bull. Dyer's Burgers 205 Beale St. 901-527-3937 No matter which Dyer's location you visit, you can get one of their famous burgers fried in almost 100 year old grease. Since their opening in 1912, Dyer's has not changed out the grease in their fryers. They have added to it and transported it it, but have never changed it completely! 315 Beale St. 901-529-0007 The Memphis location of the world-famous Hard Rock Cafe serves up great food and music as well as a merchandise store full of Hard Rock souvenirs. In addition, music lovers will enjoy the music memorabilia filling the walls of the cafe. 162 Beale St. 901-521-1851 King's Palace Cafe is a fabulous restaurant and club that serves up jazz and Zydeco music and arguably the best Cajun food in the city such as crawfish, gumbo, and even alligator! 330 Beale St. 901-525-8979 The New Daisy is a venue that has hosted up and coming artists, major headliners, and independent musicians alike. If you are looking for a live show, The New Daisy almost always has something going on. Check out the calendar of events on their website for a complete schedule. People's Billiards 323 Beale St. 901-523-7627 People's is Beale Street's only pool hall and sports bar. It features big screen TV's and of course, pool tables. 167 Beale St. 901-529-1544 The Pig is all about Memphis-style barbecue. Whether you want BBQ sandwiches, ribs, or smoked turkey, you can get it at The Pig along with great blues music all weekend long. 182 Beale St. 901-528-0150 The Rum Boogie Cafe is one of the most happening spots on Beale. There is always a great band and a vibrant crowd. For the best rum drinks on Beale Street and perhaps in Memphis, this is definitely the place to go. The Shake Shack 154 Beale St. 901-544-7011 The Shake Shack is located where the Psychics of Beale Street used to be. Instead of


What is the northernmost city in the United States?

The Quick 10: 10 Extreme Points in the United States | Mental Floss The Quick 10: 10 Extreme Points in the United States Image credit:  Like us on Facebook We're working on planning our annual Halloween trip to Disney, but we're thinking about veering a little bit off of our usual trip this year to spend a couple of days in Key West. So I was researching the city to see what _flossy stories it could hold (a lot) when I discovered that it's the southernmost point in the United States... or is it?! See #7 for that little debate. Anyway, it made me wonder what other far-flung spots lie in the U.S., and here is the answer: 1. Point Barrow, Alaska - Northernmost Point in the U.S. Named for geographer Sir John Barrow, Point Barrow is often the starting point for Arctic expeditions. Sadly, it was also the ending point for entertainer Will Rogers and his pilot in 1935. Their airplane crashed near there on their way from Fairbanks. Point Barrow was also the test point for sounding rockets between 1965 and 1972. 2. Ka Lae, Hawaii - Southernmost Point in the 50 states. It's also known, fittingly, as South Point. But it might as well be known as Hawaii's Windy City, because this place is blustery. Some of the trees have been blown sideways for so long that they just grow that way now. 3. Peacock Point, Wake Island - First sunrise in all U.S. territories. It's actually an entire day ahead of the 50 states, so of course it has the first sunrise. 4. Cape Wrangell, Attu Island, Alaska - Last sunset in all U.S. territories. Attu Island is special for a few reasons. There's the last sunset thing, obviously, but it's also the westernmost point on all land on earth according to the path of the International Date Line. Finally, it was the site of the only battle during WWII to take place on American soil - that's the peace memorial there in the picture. 5. Mount Whitney, California - Highest elevation in the 48 contiguous states. You might think the highest elevation would be somewhere in Colorado, but you'd be wrong (I was). In fact, the highest elevation is just 76 miles from the lowest elevation... 6. Badwater Basin, Death Valley, California - Lowest elevation in all U.S. territories. Yep, California has it all. At 282 feet below sea level, Badwater Basin is actually the lowest point in all of North America, not just the U.S. You can't actually get to the lowest point because it's so hazardous to get there, so the sign commemorating the spot is located at a spring-fed pool next to the road. 7. Western Dry Rocks, Florida - Southernmost point in the 48 contiguous states. It's still a part of Key West, I believe, but the southernmost point in the states isn't that big buoy-looking thing tourists like to get their pictures by in the town that Hemingway used to haunt. It's really the Western Dry Rocks, but maybe it doesn't really count since it's not always above land (it depends on the tide). Even if we don't count it, that buoy still isn't the southernmost point - that title belongs to a bit of land on the Truman Annex of Key West, but because that land belongs to the Navy and isn't accessible to the public, the photo op was created at the next-most southern point. I guess it wouldn't be quite as impressive if the buoy read, "The Southernmost Point in the Continental U.S.A. that's always above land and is accessible to the public." 8. Ipnavik River, Alaska - Most remote point in all U.S. territory. It's more than 120 miles away from the nearest sign of civilization and has been called "the largest tract of undisturbed public land in the United States." And I thought my in-laws were remote when they lived an hour from the nearest Wal-Mart! 9. Smith County, Kansas - the center of the 48 contiguous states. It's near the city of Lebanon and is almost in Nebraska. And hey, if you're doing a road trip of extreme points, take a quick jaunt over to Osborne County, which is right next door: it's home to the geodetic center. I had to look that one up too: it's the reference point for all land survey measurements. Read more about it here . 10.


What is the least populous borough of New York City?

New York Neighborhoods & Maps 1 The Bronx The historic home of the Yankees, the birthplace of hip hop music and culture, and the poster-city of glamorized Italian mafia (see A Bronx Tale), the boogie down Bronx is a well-known borough with a tough reputation. What most people don't realize is that the Bronx has more parkland than any of the other boroughs, quaint seaside towns and possibly one of the coolest Little Italy's anywhere. 2 Brooklyn It's been said that you're not a true New Yorker (or have never really visited New York) until you've walked across the famous Brooklyn Bridge. How is it that a bridge has come to decide such matters? Well, 1) walking the bridge gives you one of the best city views you'll ever have, and 2) it takes you straight into Brooklyn—home of Brooklynites, Brooklynese (that oh-so-lovable accent), art, culture and just about everything else. Everyone seems to have their own reason for loving Brooklyn, and we happily encourage you to check it out and find yours. [Photo by ugod/flickr] 3 Manhattan Manhattan is the most populous borough from 9 to 5 and the crazy land of big buildings, paper-thin models, bulls, bears and sky-high rent. Bars of every genre, awesome parks, countless restaurants and every business you could ever imagine make this walk-everywhere borough seem like a great, big adult Disneyland. You'll see just about everything when wandering these streets, from people sleeping on sidewalks to movie stars walking their dogs to strange art installations to people with no clothes—truly, this place is unlike any other. 4 Queens The early stomping grounds for Run D.M.C., The Ramones, Archie Bunker and Spiderman, Queens should have a special place in everyone's heart. The most diverse of all the boroughs, you can travel from Ireland to India to Italy on one subway line through Queens, and find some of the best ethnic food you'll ever have. It's also where you'll find LaGuardia and JFK Airports, the US Open and dozens of museums and art galleries. 5 Staten Island The least populated and least famous of the boroughs, poor Staten Island has earned the unfortunate nickname of "The Forgotten Borough." Unlike the other boroughs, Staten Island isn't connected to central-hub Manhattan by a subway, tunnel or bridge—instead, it's the ferry. But where else could you live and say that you get to work by a free boat ride that cruises past the Statue of Liberty? [Photo credit Roman Königshofer / flikr]


In what city might you visit the Alamo or take a stroll on the River Walk?

RIVER CITY ART WALK RIVER CITY ART WALK You Are Cordially Invited To Take A River City Art Walk Visit Some Of The Art Galleries Located                   Within Walking Distance Of Your Hotel Or Resort     River City Art Walk provides an excellent opportunity to see what San Antonio art is all about.  Stroll through                   the lovely settings, or walk through city streets, laneways, squares and other locations to first class art galleries, some                   well known, some not so well known.  Have a coffee break along the way...   Share in the fascination the River City Art Walk creates.


What is the biggest city in North Dakota?

7 Biggest Cities in North Dakota: How Well Do You Know The Peace Garden State? 7 Biggest Cities in North Dakota: How Well Do You Know The Peace Garden State? A person walks through falling snow in downtown Fargo, North Dakota. (Daniel Barry/Getty Images) By Josh Katzowitz   |   Monday, 13 Apr 2015 01:29 PM Close       A   A    There are no big cities in North Dakota, and even though the land is vast in the Peace Garden State, there simply aren't many people who live there. Out of the estimated 319 million people who live in the U.S., only about 739,000 have put down roots in North Dakota. That's a tiny .002 percent of the country's population, but with the help of a robust economy during the last decade's recession — the state's unemployment mark remained at about 3 percent — the state has grown by nearly 10 percent since the last population count in 2010, according to the U.S. Census. Here are the seven biggest North Dakota cities by population, according to the U.S. Census, via North Dakota Demographics: VOTE NOW: Is North Dakota Sen. Heidi Heitkamp Doing a Good Job? 1. Fargo: The city will always have one of the greatest weather contributions in U.S. history. A tornado in 1957 killed 10 people, but since it occurred during daylight hours, a video was taken of the twister. Afterward, researchers studied the cyclone, and that led to the development of the Fujita scale, which measures the damage caused by a tornado, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The Fargo tornado was later designated an F-5, the highest level on the scale. 2. Bismarck: The state's capital, its population of 67,000 is dwarfed by Fargo's 113,000. Bismarck has been North Dakota's capital since the state entered the Union, and it features the tallest building in the entire state — the 241-foot tall state capitol building. As Capitol Ideas points out, it's the only capitol building in the country that's non-symmetrical — both legislative bodies sit on one side of the building, while an executive tower towers over them on the other side of the structure. 3. Grand Forks: In 1997, more than 50,000 residents had to be evacuated from the city when the Red River, at more than 54 feet, broke through the city's temporary dikes and flooded the city. According to the city's website , it was the largest single-city evacuation in this country since the Civil War. VOTE NOW: Should the Government Be Doing More to Promote Tourism in America? Writes the city on its website: "Grand Forks has largely recovered from that flood and has built a permanent flood protection system. With funding assistance from our federal and state governments, the careful oversight of local officials and city staff, and the outpouring of help from countless individuals and organizations, Grand Forks found its way back to normal." 4. Minot: The fourth largest city in North Dakota, with a population of about 46,000, was established in 1886 when James J. Hill — a railroad executive — temporarily stopped building the Great Northern Railroad because of winter and because he had "trouble constructing a trestle across Gassman Coulee," according to the city's website. With so many workers stuck there, a tent town was established over night, and because all those workers appeared one day as if out of thin air, the town became known as the "Magic City." 5. West Fargo: It's a part of the Fargo-Moorhead metro area (Moorhead is just across the state line in Minnesota), but with a population of nearly 30,000, it's still the fifth biggest city in North Dakota. From 2000-2010, West Fargo also had an impressive rate of growth, increasing in population by 72.9 percent. Along with Minot, it's also one of the top five safest cities in North Dakota, according to SafeWise.com. 6. Williston: The oil boom has been good to Williston, but if a worker wants to rent there, he or she should be prepared to pay. That's because according to The Guardian , Williston is the most expensive place in the country to rent new housing. Perhaps not surprisingly, it also features the highest average wages of any ci


Quia - DG Quiz - Weeks 25-27 Java Games: Flashcards, matching, concentration, and word search. DG Quiz - Weeks 25-27 A B If a map scale shows that 1 inch equals 400 miles, what would 2 1/2 inches equal? 1,000 miles What is the capital of the only state that is outside of the North American continent and that is also the southernmost state? Honolulu What country controls the Falkland Islands off the coast of South America? United Kingdom What is the capital of Alabama? Montgomery What large bay is located north of Lake Superior in Canada? Hudson Bay a narrow strip of land that connects two larger areas of land Which hemisphere has more water, the Southern or Northern? Southern The Atlantic Ocean touches what five continents? North America, South America, Africa, Antarctica, Europe If you were traveling from Colorado to Mississippi, would your elevation be increasing or decreasing? decreasing Look at a physical map of Europe. Would you be more above sea level in Spain or England? Spain Which hemisphere has more water, the Eastern or Western? Western Central America lies between Mexico and South America. How many countries are in Central America? seven Many times a map scale will show distances in both miles and _________. kilometers Which southeastern state has a capital named Richmond? Virginia Which one of the Great Lakes is entirely in the United States? Lake Michigan The needle on a compass always points to what pole? North Pole What is the capital of the state whose neighbors are Coorado, Wyoming, Idaho, Nevada, and Arizona? Salt Lake City, Utah Name a large bay found between Maryland and Virginia. Chesapeake Bay In which direction would you be headed if you were going from the South Pole to Australia? North If you wanted to find how far an inch on a map represented in actual distance, where would you look? key or legend/scale Is the capital of Nebraska in a mountain range? If so, which one? No What state has higher elevations, Arizona or Louisiana? Arizona Through which three countinents does the Tropic of Cancer pass? North America, Africa, Asia


What city is home to the University of Colorado?

Maps Home  » Maps Maps The City of Boulder has an enterprise Geographic Information System (GIS) shared by all city departments. The centralized data repository allows each department to maintain mapping information particular to their business and share that information with all other departments and the community. Interactive GIS Map Descriptions eMapLink Centralized portal to GIS and map information for the city. Displays comprehensive parcel information from Boulder County and the city's Property Information Report. This map provides access to: zoning; Learn how to use the eMapLink by selecting the "eMaps Tutorial" link. Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan (BVCP) Future Land Use and Area I, II, III The Area I, II, III map defines the city's service area, sets the city's urban growth boundary and ensures a logical extension of urban services. Defines the desired future land use pattern for the Boulder Valley, including: location;


What is the largest land animal native to the United States?

List of the Biggest Land Mammals in the United States | Sciencing List of the Biggest Land Mammals in the United States By Ethan Shaw jkral/iStock/Getty Images Thomas Jefferson used to boast to European statesmen of the greater dimensions attained by American animals than their Old World counterparts. Though it’s not strictly accurate, the claim has an element or two of truth: Several mammals also found in Eurasia reach their maximum size in North America. The mammoths, mastodons and giant short-faced bears of the Pleistocene may be gone, but the United States still has a few colossi among its land mammals: specifically, some jumbo-sized ungulates and a few epic bruins. Heavyweight Champion: The American Bison King of North America’s mammals, the American bison is a magnificent bovine, or wild cow, which is widely called the “buffalo,” although true buffalo belong to a different genus restricted to the Old World. American bison, which famously nearly went extinct in the 19th and early 20th centuries, but have gradually recovered through devoted conservation efforts, come in two subspecies: the wood bison of northern Canada and Alaska and the plains bison, which once roamed the Great Plains in the millions. While both types are titans, the wood bison -- reintroduced to historic United States range in Alaska in 2015 -- is the bigger of the two, and also the heftiest land mammal in the Americas: Bulls may exceed 2,000 pounds in weight. Wood bison also have a more forward-pointing hump, whereas the plains bison’s peaks directly over the front legs. The Mighty Moose A number of subspecies of moose, the biggest member of the deer family, inhabit the animal’s vast Northern Hemisphere range, which stretches from Scandinavia to New England. The United States and Canada claim the very largest moose: the Alaska-Yukon subspecies, the bulls of which may weigh in excess of 726 kilograms (1,600 pounds). Besides its sheer bulk, the moose impresses with its lofty stature -- it may stand 1.8 meters (6 feet) at the shoulder -- and its striking appearance, which includes a bulbous nose, a shoulder hump, and in bulls, a magnificent rack of palmate antlers. Giant American Bears Alaska can lay claim to the two biggest land carnivores in the world: the polar bear and the Kodiak bear, a subspecies of brown bear restricted to the Kodiak Archipelago of southeastern Alaska. Polar bears may weigh 800 kilograms (1,760 pounds), the largest wild specimen on record being a 1,002-kilogram (2,210-pound) male killed in Alaska’s Kotzebue Sound. Kodiaks may weigh at least 680 kilograms (1,500 pounds), though some have allegedly tipped the scales at better than 1,134 kilograms (2,500 pounds). Mainland North American brown bears, or grizzlies, tend to be somewhat smaller, although grizzlies in particularly rich habitats -- such as coastal Alaska and British Columbia and, historically, California -- can certainly weigh more than half a ton. The more numerous and widespread American black bear, while substantially smaller than the biggest polar and brown bears, is no slouch in the size department: A boar, or male, killed in North Carolina in 1998 weighed 400 kilograms (880 pounds), and even bigger bears are known in captivity. Heftiest Wapiti: The Roosevelt Elk The wapiti is often often called elk, which confusingly, may also refer to the Eurasian moose. It is the second-largest deer in the world, and historically ranged from East Asia through much of North America. The closely related and smaller red deer -- sometimes taxonomically lumped together with the wapiti -- is widespread from central Asia westward through Europe. North America harbors the biggest wapiti subspecies in the world: the Roosevelt elk, named for U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt. Roosevelt established Mount Olympus National Monument -- now Olympic National Park -- on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula mainly to preserve these dark-coated, shaggy-maned giants. Roosevelt elk, which inhabit the rugged temperate rainforests of the Pacific Northwest, may attain 590 kilograms (1,300 pounds). Despite t


"On what ""strip"" in Los Angeles would you find famous clubs such as the Roxy and the Viper Room?"

The Viper Room - Los Angeles, CA The Viper Room Rock Club, Lounge, and Bar Los Angeles "Johnny Depp and a spot on the Sunset strip"(5 Tips) "Small, intimate, fun venue in the heart of West Hollywood."(4 Tips) "live music on the Sunset Strip"(2 Tips) "Great live music and fair prices."(11 Tips) 59 Tips and reviews Log in to leave a tip here. Post Party Earth July 9, 2012 Check out the Viper Room’s blog to learn about secret shows and unannounced special guests. And if you miss out on Prince’s performance, you might still be able to see the set list posted. Read more LA Weekly January 26, 2013 No longer owned by Johnny Depp, this nightclub remains a popular destination for live-music fans. Sadly, River Phoenix died outside on Halloween 1993. Check out the intimate lounge downstairs. 21+ Read more Line 6 November 30, 2011 A legendary live music club on LA's famed Sunset Blvd. Great live sound and professional staff. Backline is excellent here so don't fear bringing your guitar and plugging right into the house gear! Line6 November 30, 2011 A legendary live music club on LA's famed Sunset Blvd. Great live sound and professional staff. Backline is excellent here so don't fear bringing your guitar and plugging right into the house gear! MetroSeeker.com August 24, 2012 Great music, drink specials, acoustics, and bands. What's not to love about this place? Bring your friends and check-in regularly: they have loyalty specials and a mayor special! ;) Trina G. April 12, 2012 Been here 100+ times Be nice to the guy at the door (usually Joe) and the gal in the box (usually Rita); they are beautiful assets to Viper and will take none of your shit. Hillary Noelle May 23, 2015 Great for live music. Bar downstairs is cozy. Great intimate venue ❤ 987LA June 24, 2010 This club is so dark it feels like it’s always nighttime, even if you’re in there at 11am (which we have been). Perfect for checking out up-and-comers up close and personal. Read more Trina G. August 19, 2010 Been here 100+ times This is the stage that rock stars return to because they love it. Follow The Viper Room on Twitter & Facebook for anything and everything that you want to know about upcoming shows and events. Get you TicketWeb July 21, 2011 Get the Viper-logo mug with your 6oz liquor and keep it for future drinks! Starts at $18, and they also have $5 drinks from 11-2 nightly! Read more Cipriano Sánchez October 6, 2015 Nice live music! This place also has some history from back in the 90s. check it out! We love the Viper Room because they have live music until 2am 7 days a week! HowAboutWe April 14, 2011 One of the best places to catch live music on the Sunset Strip, perfect for any music loving duo. Chris Shon November 28, 2011 Started by Johnny Depp, you'll find a consistent stream of good music. Once in a while you'll get a crappy set. Roc Nation June 8, 2011 With a famous owner, Johnny Depp and a spot on the Sunset strip, it's a pretty cool club. Steer clear of the overpriced, watered down mixed drinks. Instead grab a $5 beer. TicketWeb February 10, 2011 One of our favorite clubs on the strip. What history it's created since 1993 and it's still going strong! TW ♥'s The Viper Room! Ron van Zuylen February 2, 2012 Co-founded and partially owned by Johnny Depp from 1993 to 2004. Infamous as the place River Phoenix died on the morning of October 31, 1993. The Standard June 13, 2011 CA (See) - The Viper Room is the place of rock star royalty. Always a good time, guaranteed! @JaumePrimero October 28, 2012 Volcom Entertainment November 19, 2010 Shows here always go off, which could be in part due to the drink specials. Order a whiskey and watch the crazy happen. Π!©0|_€ [Jax] October 25, 2011 No need to line up too early. Small, intimate, fun venue in the heart of West Hollywood. Oz November 19, 2010 Henrik Johansson October 1, 2013 The table by right stage is definitely the one to get! MEL BROWN STUDIOS August 24, 2014 Awesome gigs. Awesome venue. Just missing a mr depp ;) Sherry Citron August 11, 2013 Been here 10+ times Don't turn your back. The waitress will swip


What bridge, between Manhattan and New Jersey, is the world's busiest motor vehicle bridge?

Busiest Bridge In World – Dale’s Daily Data Busiest Bridge In World – Dale’s Daily Data By Dale Mussen December 6, 2011 6:00 AM Share on Twitter George Washington Bridge (Getty Images) More vehicles cross it every year than any other bridge in the world – 106-million. And to accommodate all that traffic it has 14 driving lanes on two decks – 8 on an upper deck and 6 on a lower deck. It’s the George Washington Bridge connecting Manhattan and New Jersey over the Hudson River. It was first envisioned about 1910, but by the time they decided on where to put it and how to pay for it and all the design work – it wasn’t until 1927 when construction began. It finally opened in 1931 with just one deck. But with steadily increasing traffic a second lower deck was opened in 1962 – some people called it Martha – as in Martha Washington. The bridge stands close to where British and American soldiers battled during the Revolutionary War. Fort Washington on the New York side and Fort Lee on the Jersey side. The original plan was to build the bridge towers of concrete and granite but because of money concerns during the Great Depression – they went with criss-crossed steel girders. That design alone makes the bridge so unique. SOURCE: wikipedia Immediately after the 9-11 attacks, you weren’t allowed to take pictures on the George Washington Bridge because of concerns terrorists could study the pictures in plans to blow it up. That ban has since been lifted. On national holidays – Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day and some others – the largest American flag in the world is flown from the George Washington Bridge. The flag alone weighs 450 pounds. It’s not cheap to cross the bridge. The one way toll from New Jersey to New York is $12.00 per car, $11.00 per motorcycle. There’s no toll going the other way. If you live in New Jersey and you commute five days a week – it would cost you $60.00 a week just to cross the bridge.


On what trail can one walk from Maine to Georgia?

Appalachian Trail Planner What is is the Appalachian Trail? The Appalachian Trail (the Trail, the AT) is a National Scenic Trail following the crest of the Appalachian Mountains over 2000 miles from Springer Mt in Georgia to Mt Katahdin in Central Maine. The Trail was formally proposed in 1921 by Boston planner, Benton McKaye in an article published in the October issue of the Journal of the American Institute of Architects. A network of individuals and local hiking clubs began work on the Trail in 1922. The final section of the Trail was completed by Civilian Conservation Corp crews on Sugarloaf Mountain, ME in 1937. Although intially considered impossible, in 1948 a Pennsylvania hiker and WWII vet, Earl Shaffer, became the first person to complete (thru-hike) the Trail in a single season. A number of hikers followed in Mr. Shaffer's footsteps in the next 3 decades. In the 1980s however, what had been a trickle of annual attempted thru-hikes jumped into the hundreds. The trend peaked in 2000 with almost 3,000 hikers setting out from Georgia. Numbers have declined by 15% each year since with about 2,100 starters in 2002. Traditionally, 15-20% of those attempting a thru-hike succeed in any given year. Provided, this figure likely omits at least several changes included in the as-walked but not yet official tally. How long did it take you to hike it? I reached Springer 201 days (or 6 1/2 months) after I first walked out my back door and 196 days after I left Harpers Ferry. Of that time, I was completely off the Trail (at home or in transit) for 31 days. As such my effective hiking time on the AT was about 5 1/2 months (including 15 zero days). More generally: At 20 mi/day, the Trail will take 108.5 days or just under 4 months. At 15 mi/day, the Trail will take 144.5 days or a little more than twenty weeks. Add in some zero days, some slack days and one trip home and the Trail can take anywhere from 4 to 6 months (and in most cases well over 100 nights in the woods). How far did you walk each day? There were 154 days in which I hiked at least some distance on the Trail. These include a large number of "slack" days in which I hiked 5-10 miles in and/or out of a town for resupply or stopped up short to spend the night at particularly compelling spot or feature. That noted, my average distance for the Trail overall (both northern and southern sections) was 14.5 miles for each day of hiking or about 100 mi/week. I walked my share of 20+ mile days. My longest day was 23.5 miles. I also walked my share of 11 and 12 mile days. My most typical day was 15-17 miles. Some thru-hikers do the Trail in regular 25-35 mile days. Some thru-hikers plug along at 10-12 mi/day, day in day out. Most thru-hikers find a sweet spot somewhere in the range of 15 - 20 mi/day. Where did you sleep? Did you take a tent? Although I packed a tarp, and initially imagined I would pitch it most every night, I mainly slept in AT shelters. These are usually three sided wood, log or concrete structures, but sometimes include retired fire wardens cabins and barns. Shelters are most typically spaced every 5-10 miles along the Trail. Spacing can, however, vary wildly from section to section, and in some areas spacing is 12-15 miles which greatly complicates planning. Shelters are for the most part located near a reliable water source. This fact is among their chief attractions. Shelters can be designed to sleep as few as 4 people and as many as 20. Heading north it was rare to find an empty shelter. Heading south the crowd was a little thinner and I spent a good 10-15 nights alone in the woods. Did you hike by yourelf? I hiked the Trail by myself in the sense that I had no day in day out partner. This is in fact the most common approach to thru-hiking. That said, I very rarely hiked alone. I became a member of 15 mile/day "affinity group" shortly out of Harpers Ferry. We rarely hiked hand-in-glove, but we generally hiked the same distances each day and shared more than the occasional lunch spot for the first 400 odd miles of my hike. Between Bear Mt, NY (mi 1384.6)


What National Park is located in northwestern Wyoming?

Directions - Grand Teton National Park (U.S. National Park Service) Directions BY CAR Grand Teton National Park is located in northwestern Wyoming; north of the town of Jackson, Wyoming and south of Yellowstone National Park. From Salt Lake City, Utah (approximately 290 miles/5-6 hours): 1) I-15 to Idaho Falls. 2) US 26 to Swan Valley. 3) ID 31 over Pine Creek Pass to Victor. 4) ID 33 to WY 22 over Teton Pass, through Wilson to Jackson. You will see a sign in Swan Valley directing you to Jackson via US26 to Alpine Junction, ignore the sign and follow the signs to Victor/Driggs, Idaho. If you would like to avoid the 10% grade of Teton Pass: 1) US 26 from Idaho Falls to Swan Valley. 2) Continue on US 26 to Alpine Junction. 3) US 26/89 to Hoback Junction. US 26/89/191 to Jackson. OR 1) I-80 to Evanston. 2) WY 89/UT 16 to Woodruff, Randolph, and Sage Creek Junction. 3) US 30/WY 89 to Cokeville and then Border. 4) Continue on WY 89 to Afton, and then to Alpine Junction. 5) US 26/89 to Hoback Junction. 6) US 26/89/191 to Jackson. From Denver, Colorado (approximately 550 miles/9-10 hours) 1) I-25N to Cheyenne. 2) I-80W through Laramie to Rock Springs. 3) US 191 North through Pinedale. 4) US 191 to Hoback Junction. 5) US 189/191 to Jackson. OR 1) I-25N to Fort Collins. 2) US 287 North to Laramie. 3) I-80W to Rawlins. 4) US 287 to Muddy Gap Junction. 5) Continue on US 287 to Jeffrey City, Lander, Fort Washakie, Crowheart, and Dubois. 6) US 26/287 over Togwotee Pass to Moran. 7) US 26/89/191 to Jackson. SHUTTLE SERVICES Shuttle services to and from Jackson are available from Salt Lake City, Utah; Pocatello, Idaho; and Idaho Falls, Idaho.