The holidays are jingling closer, and we just couldn’t resist peeking into your shopping sleigh! We asked you, our panel members, all about your gift-giving plans in our recent “Holiday Shopping Survey“—where you shop, what’s topping your gift lists, how much you’re spending, whether you brave Black Friday or cyber-shop in your pajamas, and much more. The results are in, so let’s dive into the …
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Minnesota was the 32nd state to join the union on May 11, 1858. St. Paul is the state capital and its largest city is Minneapolis. Minnesota is the 12th largest state in the U.S. and is bordered by the states of Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the estimated population of Minnesota is 5,737,915 (July 2023 est.); it ranks as the …
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Up next in our Spotlight on States series: Michigan!
Michigan joined the Union on January 26, 1837, as the 26th state. It is located in the Great Lakes region of the Upper Midwest and is bordered by Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio. Michigan is also bordered by four of the five Great Lakes and has the longest freshwater coastline in the United States, as well as the second-most water …
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You may have noticed that NCP launched a newly redesigned website last week! I hope you’ve had a chance to check it out. The new website is easier to navigate, mobile-friendly, and full of the information panel members need.
Change can take a little time to get used to, but we’re confident that once you dive in, you’ll really enjoy the improved experience. Happy exploring!
Another thing: many …
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Are you cyber aware? Back in 2004, the month of October was declared Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and over the years it has grown into a collaborative effort between government and industry to enhance cybersecurity awareness.
With most people doing virtually everything online, it is crucial to protect yourself from “bad actors” trying to get your personal information.
Here are some tips from CISA.gov on how …
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Massachusetts was the 6th state to join the union on February 6, 1788. It was one of the original 13 colonies. Boston is the state capital and its largest city. Massachusetts is the 44th largest state in the U.S. and is bordered by Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
According to the US Census Bureau, the estimated population of Massachusetts is 7,001,399 (July 2023 est.); …
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Up next in our Spotlight on States series: Maryland!
The state was named after Queen Henrietta Maria of England, who was married to King Charles I. He granted permission for Maryland to become a colony.
Maryland joined the Union on April 28, 1788, as the seventh state. It’s nicknamed “The Old Line State” in honor of 400 Revolutionary War soldiers who faced off against 10,000 British soldiers. They …
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Maine was the 23rd state to join the union on March 15, 1820. Augusta is the state capital and its largest city is Portland. Maine is the 39th largest state in the U.S.; it’s bordered by New Hampshire to the west and the Canadian provinces of Quebec and New Brunswick to the northwest and northeast. The Atlantic Ocean is to the east and south of Maine.
According to …
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We’ve just wrapped up our NCP Summer Vibes survey and are excited to share the sunshine-filled results with you! From your favorite summer activities and dream vacation spots to your thoughts on the summer heat, foods, drinks and more, here’s a peek into what makes your summer sizzle.
We wanted to know: what are your favorite summer activities? Here’s what panel members who responded to …
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Up next in our Spotlight on States series: Louisiana!
French explorer Robert de LaSalle named Louisiana in honor of King Louis XIV.
Louisiana was admitted to the Union on April 30, 1812, as the 18th state. It’s nicknamed the “Pelican State” and consists of 64 parishes, which are similar to counties in other states. The term parishes comes from church units set up by the Spanish in 1699.…
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