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The article presents general information about New York. Nicknamed as the Empire State, its state song is "I Love New York." It was made 11th state on July 26, 1788. Its capital is Albany. The other major cities of the state are New York, Buffalo, Rochester, Yonkers, Syracuse. Natural resources include emery, fertile soil, forests, granite, limestone, natural gas and petroleum, salt, sand and gravel, sandstone, water. 71 percent services include jobs in trade, community, social and personal services, finance, insurance, and real estate, transportation, communication and utilities.

The article profiles some outstanding New Yorkers. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, originally named Lewis Alcindor, is recognized as one of the best basketball players ever. Susan B. Anthony was a pioneer crusader for women's rights in the United States. Lucille Ball was a famous comedienne and entertainer. She played the funny homemaker Lucy Ricardo in the popular 1950's television show "I Love Lucy." Roger Straus Jr. founded the highly successful publishing company Farrar, Straus and Giroux in 1946, after serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

Whether they like exciting cities or beautiful countryside, people find many reasons to live in New York. In fact, each New Yorker makes more than 5 pounds of garbage, or solid waste, a day. Since people use most of the state's land, New Yorkers have a hard time finding enough places to put all that waste. One way to deal with some of it is to recycle. Recycling is collecting and processing garbage for reuse. New York law requires people to separate recyclable garbage, such as newspapers and glass, from nonrecyclable items. New York's solid waste problem is not going to disappear, but it is getting better. If everyone in New York tries to make less garbage, the state will be a cleaner, safer and more pleasant place.

For almost as long as people have lived there, New York has had a varied population. The people who have moved to New York over the years have brought elements of their backgrounds to the state, creating a unique mix of cultures. New York City, New York, theaters are so famous that the street that houses many of the theaters, has come to mean "theater." The city boasts dozens of museums and galleries. The state has two professional baseball teams, the New York Yankees and the New York Mets. The best-known service industry in New York is finance and banking. Tourism is vital to New York's economy.

People probably first settled in the area that became New York about 10,000 years ago, after the glaciers that once covered the area had melted. These people are Native Americans, or Indians. With land and jobs available all over the state, New York's population grew, especially in cities. People came from other parts of the United States. As farms and factories churned out more products and made more money and as more banks and financial companies were opened to manage that money, New York became the country's center of trade, finance and manufacturing. In recent years, New Yorkers have seen a decrease in crime. In 2000 New York made history by becoming the first state to elect a First Lady, Hillary Rodham Clinton to public office.

Many people think only of New York City, New York, when they think of New York. Stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to Lake Erie, from the beaches of Long Island, New York, to peaks of the Appalachian Mountains, New York's landscape is varied and lively. The landscape owes much of its appearance to glaciers, vast blocks of ice that covered the region tens of thousands of years ago. New York's lowlands are well suited to farming. New Yorkers enjoy several thousand lakes. The varying landscapes in New York are home to lots of different animals.

The article presents general information about the U.S. state, Connecticut. The nickname of the state is Constitution State. The state song is "Yankee Doodle". Connecticut got its statehood on January 9, 1788. Hartford is the capital of Connecticut. Agricultural products of the state include eggs, greenhouse and nursery products, milk, tobacco. Goods like chemicals, fabricated metal products, food products, machinery are manufactured in Connecticut. Birds such as eastern bluebird, gray-checked thrush, house wren are found in Connecticut. Wild plants like butterfly weed, climbing bittersweet, ostrich fern are also found in the state.

The article presents information about famous people of Connecticut. Benedict Arnold, born in Norwich, Connecticut, was a respected American military officer. Prudence Crandall opened a boarding school for African American girls in Canterbury, Connecticut, despite local prejudice. Charles Henry Dow, born in Sterling, Connecticut, was a financier. With Edward D. Jones, he founded the "Wall Street Journal," a daily business newspaper. Ella T. Grasso, born in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, was the first woman in the United States to be elected governor in her own right.

In the late 1980s, Connecticut's waterways made the news as gallons of waste leaked into Long Island Sound. While Connecticut's industries have helped keep the state's economy strong, they have also contributed to pollution in the state's waters. Connecticut's large and growing human population has also added to the pollution problem. Connecticut's government has taken steps to make its waters cleaner. It passed a law forbidding most industries to pour chemicals directly into waterways. Some individuals are trying to help control water pollution, too.

About 3.4 million people live in Connecticut. That's a huge number for such a small state. Most people in Connecticut live in urban areas, but small, uncrowded towns can still be found in the countryside. People who live in Connecticut trace their origins to many different parts of the world. The largest racial group in Connecticut is white. Latinos make up the second largest racial group in Connecticut. Most employed people in Connecticut work in service jobs helping people or businesses. Manufacturing continues to be a leading industry in Connecticut. Tourism also contributes to Connecticut's earnings.

Long before the first Europeans arrived in Connecticut, hundreds of Native American, or American Indian, groups lived all over the area. In the late 1500s, people from the Pequot nation moved into what later became Connecticut. The first European known to have reached Connecticut was a Dutch explorer, Adriaen Block. Puritans settled in and around towns on the Connecticut River. Pequot and Puritans attacked each other several times during 1636 for dispute over the land. By the middle of the 1600s, most of the people in the colonies of Connecticut were white people of British origin. The first battles between British and American troops broke out in Massachusetts in April 1775. Connecticuters supported the American cause. In 1788 Connecticut proudly joined the U.S. as its fifth state.

Connecticut is a tiny state, one of the smallest in the U.S. Scenery around the state varies from forests and rolling hills to lush farmland and sparkling beaches. The Connecticut is the state's major river. More than 1,000 lakes dot the Connecticut countryside. The largest of these is Lake Candlewood. Weather in Connecticut can be unpredictable and often varies quite a bit from one part of the state to another. Forests of ash, beech, birch, and oak cover much of Connecticut.

Cats can never get used to ferrets. The ferrets and the cats are very curious about each other. The ferrets are slowly introduced to the cats. It was started by letting the cats sniff fingers after playing with the ferrets, and then the other way around. After a while, they were left to meet each other face to face. At first, the cats looked at the ferrets like they were aliens from outer space. Firstly, one of the cat hissed a few times. She even tried to scratch one of the ferret but after a while, they got used to each other.

It is important to have a regular checkup of ferrets and get a couple of shots. One shot is canine distemper. It's a disease that dogs get, and ferrets need to be protected from it too. The other shot is for rabies. Their nails need to be cut every few weeks and ears should be cleaned if necessary. It should be made sure that they get enough exercise. Their fur and ears should be checked for fleas and ear mites. Ear mites are tiny bugs that make them itch. Ferrets have a pretty strong smell, even if they have been descented. Keeping the cage and bedding clean is the best way to make sure their smell isn't a problem.

Ferrets are full of surprises. They just love to run around and play. Ferrets are more like dogs than cats in the way that they love to be with people. And when they're happy, they hop around. Their playfulness has its bad side too because ferrets could be sneaky. They are trained not to nip by scruffing them. Scruffing means picking them up by the skin around the back of the neck. They really like the ferret treats that are available at the pet store. They like cat food, peanut butter, crackers, and strawberries. But most of all, they love raisins.

A girl brought ferrets to her home. She and her family wanted to name them. But before that, they wanted to know more about them. She named them Snickers and Skittles. Those names just seemed to suit them. Then, a cage was set up for Snickers ad Skittles. First, she put the ferrets' food and water dishes on one level. She filled the dishes with food and water. Ferrets like to eat and drink small amounts all day long. Their food and water dishes should always be full. She wanted to give ferrets even more places to go inside their cage, so hammocks were hanged up in the cage.

There are a few different ways to find pet ferrets. One is to buy them at a pet store. Not all pet stores have ferrets, but larger ones like Petco Inc. usually do. Pet store ferrets have usually been neutered or spayed so that they can't have babies. Usually pet store ferrets have also been "descented." That means the scent glands near their tails have been removed. One can also buy ferrets from a breeder. The American Ferret Association has a list of breeders around the U.S. Neutering and spaying costs around $100 to $200.

Lots of people don't know about ferrets, what kind of animals they are, whether they make good pets, or where to get one. But most people who meet one, fall in love with them right away. The same happened with a girl named Erin Kelly. The first time, she saw ferrets was at a pet store. She was looking around while her mother was buying cat food. One cage had a bunch of long, skinny animals with pointed faces and bright eyes. They were all in a furry heap, and they looked so cute. Her mother wasn't ready to get a new pet like ferret because she didn't know much about ferrets and wasn't sure they would fit into their household.

The article presents information about New York. New York's official Web site includes information about the Empire State's government agencies, education and social programs, and environmental issues. With a daily circulation of more than 1 million readers, the newspaper "The New York Times," is one of the largest newspapers in the United States. Its online version provides New York's news, as well as national and international events. In the book "The Empire State Building," by Craig Doherty and Katherine M. Doherty, the history of the Empire State Building is retold through text and photos.

The article presents information about Web sites and books related to Connecticut. The Web site, < http://www.state.ct.us>, is the official Web site of Connecticut's state government provides a welcome from the governor, a kids' page, and government and tourist information. The book "Prudence Crandall," by Eileen Lucas is a biography that tells the story of Prudence Crandall, who started a school for black girls in Connecticut in the 1800s. The book "A Young Patriot: The American Revolution as Experienced by One Boy," by Jim Murphy tells the story of Joseph Plum Martin who joined the army at the age of 15.

The article presents information about some tourist places of New York. One such place is the American Museum of Natural History, New York City, New York. This museum houses exhibits about dinosaurs, whales, birds, snakes, and sea life. Central Park, New York City, is an 843-acre oasis of green space in the heart of Manhattan. It is home to a children's zoo, athletic fields, playgrounds, gardens, woods, ponds, and more. The Empire State Building of New York City, was the tallest building in the world for many years. Rising 102 stories above ground, its observation decks offer visitors a spectacular view of the city.

The article presents a historical chronology of events related to New York.

The article presents information about various tourist places in Connecticut. Dinosaur State Park in Rocky Hill allows visitors to examine one of the largest dinosaur track sites in North America. At Essex Steam Train in Essex Junction, passengers ride in cars pulled by an old-fashioned steam locomotive on this 12-mile tour of the Connecticut River Valley. Indian Burial Grounds in Norwich is a sacred Mohegan burial ground that still stands on this site. This final resting place holds a monument to Uncas, the Mohegan chief who presented European settlers with the land that became Norwich.

The article presents a historical chronology of events related to Connecticut.

The article presents general information about Connecticut. The Bradley-Smith Company in New Haven, Connecticut, made the world's first lollipop in 1908. Connecticut adopted Nathan Hale as its official hero in 1985. Hale, born and raised in Coventry, Connecticut, was a spy for General George Washington in the American War of Independence. One of the best places in the world to see ancient dinosaur tracks is Dinosaur State Park in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. Connecticut is the third smallest state in the U.S. The Hartford Courant, first published in 1764, is the oldest U.S. newspaper in continuous publication.

The article presents a pronunciation guide for terms used in the book "New York."

The article presents a glossary of terms used in the book "New York."

The article presents information about annual special events of New York.

The article presents New York cheesecake recipe, which is a classic from old-fashioned New York delicacies.

Many songs have been written about New York. The state song, "I Love New York," was written in 1977 as part of a campaign to promote tourism in the state. It was dedicated to the New York Federation of Music Club. Another well-known song, "New York, Our Empire State," celebrates the state's wealth of natural resources. Its music is given by Etta H. Morris and lyrics by Caroline Fitzsimmons. It was dedicated to the New York Federation of Music Club.

The article presents some fun facts about New York. New York City, New York, has the longest subway system in the country. The Dutch people who settled in New York in the 1600's left their mark on the English language. New York City, New York, was the first capital of the United States. The nation's first, the U.S. Congress held its meetings in New York City from 1785 to 1790. Hot dogs were first sold under the name dachshund sausages, on Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York, in 1871. In 1901 cartoonist Thomas A. Dorgan drew a cartoon of barking dachshund sausages. Since he didn't know how to spell dachshund, Dorgan called them hot dogs, and the name stuck.

On September 11, 2001, World Trade Center, New York City, New York, was destroyed. Passenger planes that had been hijacked by terrorists crashed into the center's two towers. Soon after, both towers collapsed. Thousands of people died in the disaster. The same day, another hijacked plane crashed into the Pentagon, the U.S. defense headquarters, near Washington, D.C. A fourth hijacked plane crashed in rural Pennsylvania. These attacks were the worst terrorist actions in history. New Yorkers and other Americans came together to respond to the disaster at the World Trade Center.

Only 31 years after the War of Independence ended, New York was again a battleground in a fight against the British, the War of 1812. After the War of Independence, many British sailors left the British navy and went to work on the U.S. ships. The British began stopping ships at sea and forcing any British born sailors on board to return to the British navy. To get the British to stop stealing sailors from the U.S. ships, the United States refused to buy anything from Great Britain. The fighting ended in 1814 with the signing of the Treaty of Ghent.

The article presents a glossary of terms used in the book "Connecticut."

The article presents a pronunciation guide for terms used in the book "Connecticut."

The article lists annual events that are held in Connecticut. U.S. Eastern Ski Jumping Championships is organized in Salisbury in February. Garlic Festival is celebrated in Fairfield in May. Outdoor Arts Festival is held in Mystic in August. Pilot Pen Tennis Championships is organized in New Haven in August. Italian Festival is celebrated in Enfield in August. Festival of Light is held in Hartford during November-January.

The article presents a recipe of making lollipops.

"Yankee Doodle" was a favorite battle song of American soldiers during the American War of Independence. The state of Connecticut adopted the song as its official state song in 1978.

Wastewater comes from sinks, toilets, baths and showers, and even lawns and gardens. It travels through sewers and eventually ends up in waterways. Chemicals such as fertilizers and pesticides wash off lawns when it rains, and the rainwater carries these pollutants to the nearest storm sewer. Waste and water from toilets, sinks, showers, and baths add to the wastewater that goes through sewage treatment plants. Kitchen cleaning products and soapy water from dishwashers and washing machines empty into drains that goes to sewage treatment plants. Cars drip oil and other chemicals onto roads and driveways. These pollutants drain into storm sewers.

The famous Colt pistol, invented in 1836, has been manufactured in Connecticut since 1855. Samuel Colt's gun-making factory in Hartford, Connecticut produced many high-quality guns. Colt invented the first handgun that could be fired several times in a row without stopping. Colt pistols were also widely used in the Civil War of 1861-1865, and by the end of the 1800s had been part of many famous shoot-outs in the American West.

In addition to high-quality goods, Connecticut has long been known for its many insurance companies. The first insurance company in the state was formed in 1795. People and businesses pay insurance companies to protect them and their possessions in case of emergencies. Connecticut's insurance companies have a reputation for always paying what they promise. Nearly 100 insurance companies have made their home in the state.

The article presents information about photographer Andy King, who has provided photographs for the book "My Pet Ferrets."

The article presents information about the author of the book "My Pet Ferrets."

The article presents a list of books on ferrets.

The article presents a list of resources providing information on ferrets, that appeared in the book "My Pet Ferrets."

The article presents a glossary of words that appeared in the book "My Pet Ferrets."

Most ferrets can get along with cats, dogs, and other ferrets. They are less likely to get along with pet rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, and birds. With any pet, it's important to introduce new animals slowly and carefully. To do so, one should keep the pets in separate rooms. One should speak softly and gently to both animals and lots of attention should be paid to both pets. Once the pets have gotten used to each other while in the carrier, one should try letting both pets loose in one room.

Healthy ferrets are lively and alert. They have bright eyes and a full, soft, shiny coat of fur. It's important to spend time with ferrets and become familiar with their normal behavior. That way, one will notice any behavior changes or other signs of illness. A list of common signs of illness in ferrets has been provided. They are: lack of energy; lots of coughing or sneezing; change in personality; hair loss; lumps or bumps; diarrhea; vomiting; not eating or drinking; difficulty in breathing and green or yellow stool.

Ferrets have lived with humans for at least 2,000 years, maybe even longer than people have kept cats as pets. For hundreds of years, hunters have trained ferrets to chase rabbits and other small animals. Unlike cats and dogs, ferrets can catch colds and flus from humans. The average male ferret weighs 3-4 pounds. The average female ferret weighs 1-2 pounds. It's against the law to own a ferret anywhere in the states of California and Hawaii, and in New York City and Washington D.C. Ferret lovers in those places are working to change the law.

Ferrets are carnivores. That means their diets must include meat, which is a good source of fat and protein. Many people feed their ferrets high-quality cat or kitten food. Brands such as Science Diet or lams have all the nutrients ferrets need. So do most brands of food made just for ferrets. Ferrets eat about five to seven small meals per day. Unless a ferret is overweight, its food dish should be kept full at all times. Most ferret owners like to give treats to their pets occasionally. Ferrets love treats, but one should remember not to overdo it.