Kansas Jobs
By job gal | May 28, 2009
Kansas
Kansas is located in the central Midwestern area of the United States. Topeka serves as the state capital, while Wichita is the largest city. Kansas is bordered by Nebraska to the north, Colorado to the west, Oklahoma to the south and Missouri to the east.
The state is named after the Kansas River, which was named for the Kansa tribe. The term is often said to mean “people of the wind.” Francisco Vasquez de Coronado was the first European to explore the area in 1541. Most of what is Kansas today became United States territory under the Louisiana Purchase. The southwestern portion of the state became U.S. territory after the Mexican-American War in 1848. The state was a breeding ground for racial tension prior to the Civil War. Kansas entered the Union as a free state in 1861.
Many people settles in Kansas following the Civil War. The Santa Fe Trail went through Kansas from 1821 to 1880. Shortly after, the Chisholm Trail opened and the Wild West era began. In 1881, Kansas became the first state to enforce prohibition. Today, Kansas is one of the most productive agricultural states, producing many crops, often leading the nation in wheat, sorghum and sunflower production.
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North Carolina Jobs
By job tipster | April 19, 2009
North Carolina
Located on the Atlantic Seaboard, North Carolina is bordered by South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee and Virginia. Made up of 100 separate counties, the state’s capital is Raleigh.
North Carolina was one of the original Thirteen Colonies. Queen Elizabeth I granted the royal charter to Sir Walter Raleigh in 11584. Both of the first settlements Raleigh attempted to set up didn’t fare so well, one of which was on Roanoke Island and is referred to as the “Lost Colony.”
In recent history, North Carolina has become a center for agriculture, financial services and manufacturing. Tobacco, which was one of the state’s first sources of revenue, is still very important to North Carolina’s economy.
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West Virginia Jobs
By job gal | April 13, 2009
West Virginia
West Virginia is located in the Appalachian, Upland South and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. Charleston serves as the state capital and largest city. West Virginia is bordered by Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, Ohio to the northwest and Pennsylvania and Maryland to the northeast.
American Indians were the first to inhabit West Virginia, followed by General Abram Wood’s party in 1671. The Shawnee Indians were fought during the Battle of Point Pleasant and attacks on American Indians continued until after the American Civil War. What is now West Virginia was historically contested territory, mainly between Pennsylvania and Virginia. The border dispute between the two states was eventually settled and led to the creation of Kentucky. Following the Wheeling Convention, West Virginia broke away from Virginia during the American Civil War and was admitted into the Union in 1863 as one of only two states admitted during the war.
Following Reconstruction, West Virginia benefited from the development of its mineral resources activity, and later bituminous coal was found in the state, which helped fuel the Industrial Revolution. The construction of several railroads helped increase the state’s population. Today, West Virginia is known for its nature spots, logging and coal mining industries and labor history. The state also has many outdoor recreational activities, including skiing, white water rafting, rock climbing, caving, fishing, hiking, mountain biking and hunting.
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Newark Jobs
By job tipster | April 12, 2009
Newark, New Jersey
Located 8 miles from the west side of Manhattan and 2 miles north of Staten Island, Newark is the largest city in New Jersey with a population of 281,401, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This also makes it the 65th largest city in the U.S. Its close proximity to the Atlantic Ocean has helped to make it a major port city.
Originally formed as a township in 1693, Newark received its official Royal Charter in April of 1713. After this it was incorporated as one of New Jersey’s initial 104 townships.
During the early 1900s, Newark was not only a port, but also a large center for the manufacturing industry. In the 1990s, the area began a period of revitalization, starting with the addition of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Much of the attention of this effort to revamp the city has been concentrated on the downtown area of Newark. However, in recent years, it has begun to spread outward. As part of the great attention taken to fix up some of the city’s problems, Newark has received the nickname of “Renaissance City”.
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Iowa Jobs
By job gal | April 10, 2009
Iowa
Iowa is located in the Midwestern region of the United States. Des Moines serves as the state capital and largest city. Iowa is bordered by Minnesota to the north, South Dakota and Nebraska to the west, Missouri to the south and Illinois and Wisconsin to the east.
The name Iowa comes from the Ioway American Indian tribe that once inhabited the land. The first Europeans to explore Iowa were French citizens following the Sac and Meskwaki American Indian tribes. Iowa became the 29th state to enter the Union in 1846. Despite a strong anti-war Copperhead movement, the state supported the Union during the American Civil War, although no battles took place there. Following that war, Iowa’s population grew. However, World War I left farmers and other citizens facing a tough economy.
Following World War II, Iowa saw an increase in manufacturing operations. The state’s agriculture industry continues to be the strongest today, while Iowa also is known for producing refrigerators, washing machines, fountain pens, farm implements and food products. The state is often known for being a leader in civil rights, including outlawing segregated schools, being the first to allow women to practice law, and most recently permitting same-sex marriage.
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Hartford Jobs
By job tipster | April 4, 2009
Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford, the capital of Connecticut, is the second largest city in the state and the 45th largest city in the country. One of Hartford’s nicknames is the “Insurance Capital of the World” due to the fact that many of the country’s largest insurance companies have chosen the area for their headquarters.
Hartford’s riverfront area has been under renovation in hopes of attracting new businesses and other developments to the area. The creation of a new convention center, a hotel and a science center has made this goal easier to achieve.
The city is home to the oldest public art museum in the country, the Wadsworth Athenaeum, along with the oldest public park and the oldest continuously published newspaper, the Hartford Courant. With a highly developed art scene, both ethnic and cultural diversity and a highly educated workforce, the city appeals to many.
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Wyoming Jobs
By job gal | March 30, 2009
Wyoming
Wyoming is located in the Northwest region of the United States. Although Wyoming is the 10th-largest state in the country, it is the least populous. The state is mostly made up of mountain ranges, including Rocky Mountain west, while the eastern part of the state is at a high altitude known as the High Plains. Wyoming is bordered by Montana to the north, Idaho to the west, Utah and Colorado to the south and Nebraska and South Dakota to the east. Cheyenne serves as the capital and most populous city.
The name Wyoming comes from the Munsee word for “at the big river flat.” Native Americans were the first to inhabit Wyoming. John Colter, a member of the Lewis and Clark expedition, was the first to describe the area in 1807. The state’s population began to grow in 1867 when Union Pacific Railroad reached Cheyenne. Carissa Mine in South Pass City briefly produced gold, while some other areas produced copper. Wyoming became the 44th state in the Union in 1890.
Yellowstone National Park, located mostly in Wyoming, became the first national park in 1872. The state also was the first to grant suffrage to women in 1869, as well as the first to allow women to serve on a jury, the first to allow a female court bailiff, the first to allow a female justice of the peace and the first to elect a female governor. Wyoming also was home to the Johnson County War of 1892.
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Maryland Jobs
By job tipster | March 29, 2009
Maryland
Located in the Mid Atlantic Region of the United States, Maryland was the seventh state to ratify the constitution. The state has two nicknames: the “Old Line State” and the “Free State”.
Maryland has been home to several important sports figures including Babe Ruth, who was born in Baltimore, Cal Ripken, Jr. and recent Olympic swimming multi-gold medalist Michael Phelps.
According to CNN Money Magazine, Maryland is one of the best states to live and Columbia/Elliot City is one of the best areas to call home in the state. With a thriving biotechnology industry, a large government sector and the presence of several Fortune 500 Companies, there are many jobs to be had in the area.
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Cincinnati jobs
By job tipster | March 22, 2009
Cincinnati, Ohio
Located in southwestern Ohio, Cincinnati is located on the Ohio River near the Ohio-Kentucky border. The city was founded by John Cleves Symmes and Colonel Robert Patterson in 1788. Originally, the city was named Losantiville, but Arthur St. Clair changed the name to Cincinnati in 1790.
Currently, the city is planning The Banks, which will be a 24-hour urban center filled with restaurants, clubs, offices and homes on the city’s riverfront. Spectacular skyline views are planned for the area.
Cincinnati has won several awards, such as “Most Liveable City” from Partners for Livable Communities in 1993. In 2004, the area was noted by American Style Magazine as the 5th best destination for the arts in the U.S. Esquire Magazine included Cincinnati on its list of top 10 “Cities that Rock” in 2004 and Forbes Magazine ranked the city number one on its “Best Cities For Young Professionals” list in 2007.
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Montana Jobs
By job gal | March 17, 2009
Montana
Montana is located in the Northwestern United States. Helena serves as the capital city, while Billings is the largest city. Montana is bordered by Canada to the north, Idaho to the west, Wyoming to the south and South Dakota and North Dakota to the east. The state is home to many mountain ranges, including the Rocky Mountains.
The name Montana comes from the Spanish word for mountain. Native Americans were the first to inhabit Montana. The part of the state east of the Continental Divide was included in the Louisiana Purchase of 1803. Montana was part of the Lewis and Clark Expedition and gold and copper were discovered there in the 1850s. Montana became a United States Territory in 1864 and became the 41st state in 1889. The state’s population was greatly affected by the Homestead Act and the Nez Perce War.
Cattle ranching has long been a part of Montana’s economy, as seen by the Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site. Today, the state’s economy in the east is based on ranching, wheat farming oil and coal, while the western economy is based on lumber, tourism and hard rock mining.
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