“Man
is born to conquer nature and not to follow it.”
- Swami Vivekananda
- Swami Vivekananda
Day 51 of Mentor on Road, USA, is a
drive from Denver to Omaha. It’s a journey of 7 hours. The journey was quite pleasant and beautiful. We enjoyed some scenic beauty and picturesque views on the way to Omaha.
Omaha is the largest city in the state of Nebraska and the county seat of Douglas County. Omaha is located in the Midwestern United States on the Missouri River, about 10 miles
(15 km) north of the mouth of the Platte River. Omaha is the
anchor of the Omaha-Council Bluffs metropolitan area, which includes Council Bluffs, Iowa, across the Missouri River from Omaha. According to the US census, the population estimates of Omaha July 1, 2016 is 446970.
Omaha's pioneer period began in 1854, when the city was founded by speculators from neighboring Council Bluffs, Iowa. The city was founded along the Missouri River, and a crossing called Lone Tree Ferry earned the city its nickname, the "Gateway to the West".
Omaha introduced this new West to the world in 1898, when it played host to the World's Fair, dubbed the Trans-Mississippi Exposition. During the 19th century, Omaha's central location in the United States spurred the city to become an important national transportation hub. Throughout the rest of the 19th century, the transportation and jobbing sectors were important in the city, along with its railroads and breweries.
In the 20th century, the Omaha Stockyards, once the world's largest, and its meatpacking plants gained international prominence.
According to USA Today, Omaha ranks eighth among the nation's 50 largest cities in both per-capita billionaires and Fortune 500 companies. With diversification in several industries, including banking, insurance, telecommunications, architecture/construction, and transportation, Omaha's economy has grown dramatically since the early 1990s.
Omaha's pioneer period began in 1854, when the city was founded by speculators from neighboring Council Bluffs, Iowa. The city was founded along the Missouri River, and a crossing called Lone Tree Ferry earned the city its nickname, the "Gateway to the West".
Omaha introduced this new West to the world in 1898, when it played host to the World's Fair, dubbed the Trans-Mississippi Exposition. During the 19th century, Omaha's central location in the United States spurred the city to become an important national transportation hub. Throughout the rest of the 19th century, the transportation and jobbing sectors were important in the city, along with its railroads and breweries.
In the 20th century, the Omaha Stockyards, once the world's largest, and its meatpacking plants gained international prominence.
According to USA Today, Omaha ranks eighth among the nation's 50 largest cities in both per-capita billionaires and Fortune 500 companies. With diversification in several industries, including banking, insurance, telecommunications, architecture/construction, and transportation, Omaha's economy has grown dramatically since the early 1990s.
Omaha's most prominent businessman is Warren Buffett, nicknamed the "Oracle of Omaha", who is regularly ranked one of the richest people in the world. Five Omaha-based companies which are among the Fortune 500 include:
- Berkshire Hathaway
- ConAgra Foods
- Union Pacific Railroad
- Mutual of Omaha
- Kiewit Corporation
Omaha
is the headquarters of several other major corporations, including the Gallup Organization, TD Ameritrade, infoGROUP, Werner Enterprises, First National Bank, Gavilon and First Comp Insurance. Many large technology
firms have major operations or operational headquarters in Omaha, including
Bank of the West, First Data, PayPal and LinkedIn.
The city is also home to three of the 30 largest architecture firms in the United States, including HDR, Inc., DLR Group, Inc., and Leo A Daly. Omaha has the fifth highest percentage of low-income African Americans in the country.
According to the Greater Omaha Economic Development Partnership, the largest regional employers are:
The city is also home to three of the 30 largest architecture firms in the United States, including HDR, Inc., DLR Group, Inc., and Leo A Daly. Omaha has the fifth highest percentage of low-income African Americans in the country.
According to the Greater Omaha Economic Development Partnership, the largest regional employers are:
- Offutt Air Force Base
- CHI Health
- Omaha Public Schools
- Methodist Health System
- Nebraska Medical Center
- University of Nebraska Medical Center
- First Data
- Union Pacific
- Hy-Vee
- First National of Nebraska
Tourist
attractions in Omaha include history, sports, outdoors and cultural
experiences. Its principal tourist attractions are the Henry Doorly Zoo and the College World Series. The old market in Downtown Omaha is another
major attraction and is important to the city's retail economy.
The city has been a tourist destination for many years. Famous early visitors included British author Rudyard Kipling and General George Crook. In 1883 Omaha hosted the first official performance of the Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show for eight thousand attendees.
The city's historical and cultural attractions have been lauded by numerous national newspapers, including the Boston Globe and The New York Times. Omaha is home to the Omaha Community Playhouse, the largest community theater in the United States. The Omaha Symphony Orchestra and its modern Holland Performing Arts Center, the Opera Omaha at the Orpheum theater, the Blue Barn Theatre, and The Rose Theater form the backbone of Omaha's performing arts community.
Mentor on Road, USA, has entered the 34th state of USA - Nebraska, on the road drive. Looking forward to an eventful day tomorrow.
Jai Ho! (Let victory be yours)
The city has been a tourist destination for many years. Famous early visitors included British author Rudyard Kipling and General George Crook. In 1883 Omaha hosted the first official performance of the Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show for eight thousand attendees.
The city's historical and cultural attractions have been lauded by numerous national newspapers, including the Boston Globe and The New York Times. Omaha is home to the Omaha Community Playhouse, the largest community theater in the United States. The Omaha Symphony Orchestra and its modern Holland Performing Arts Center, the Opera Omaha at the Orpheum theater, the Blue Barn Theatre, and The Rose Theater form the backbone of Omaha's performing arts community.
Mentor on Road, USA, has entered the 34th state of USA - Nebraska, on the road drive. Looking forward to an eventful day tomorrow.
Jai Ho! (Let victory be yours)
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