NCP Spotlight: Panel Members in Minnesota
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 …
NCP Spotlight: Panel Members in Michigan
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 …
Introducing the new NCP Panel Member website
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 …
National Cat Day: Purr-fect Ways to Celebrate
National Cat Day is celebrated every year on October 29th. It was founded by pet & family lifestyle expert, animal rescue advocate, conservationist, dog trainer and author, Colleen Paige to bring awareness to the number of cats that need to be rescued each year (Colleen also founded National Dog Day).
If you own a cat, you know that every day is a day to celebrate this beloved member …
Stay Cyber Safe
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.
Protect Your Data
Here are some tips from CISA.gov on how …
NCP Spotlight: Panel Members in Massachusetts
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.); …
NCP Spotlight: Panel Members in Maryland
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 …
Fall’s Favorite Fruit
October is here and do you know what that means? It’s apple season! October is National Apple Month and I can’t wait to go apple picking. There’s nothing like the taste of a fresh apple picked right off the tree! Yum! Some of my favorite snacks are apple slices with peanut butter (or other nut butters) or with slices of cheese. I also like to chop them up …
NCP Spotlight: Panel Members in Maine
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 …
Pet Food Trends
Before I get to the pet food info, as a follow up to the National Dog Day blog (August 26th), I’d like to share photos that were sent to us from the proud owners of these beautiful dogs! Check out what their owners had to say about them.
Athena: Catherine T. told us, “Athena is 8 years old. We have had her since birth. She has brought us …
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National Donut Day: Top Flavors and Fun Facts
Today is National Donut Day, it’s celebrated annually on the first Friday in June. Will you treat yourself to a donut today?
Every now and then, when I pick up my iced coffee, I’ll treat myself to a donut. Recently, I tried an orange vanilla flavor—and it was so good! It tasted just like a creamsicle. I’ll try a new flavor every now and then, but my go-to …
In The Know: New Year’s Survey Insights
New year, new insights! We turned the page to 2025 and asked our NCP panel members to spill the confetti on their favorite traditions, goals, and dreams for the year ahead in our recent “New Years Survey”. Here’s a celebration-worthy peek into what’s making this New Year sparkle!
The New Year’s Eve traditions panel members enjoyed the most:
– Spending time with loved ones: 34%
– Watching …
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