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America/Chicago |
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UTC-6 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-5 |
Time Zone |
America/Chicago |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-6 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-5 |
Located in eastern Nebraska, on the west bank of the Missouri River, Omaha is the state's largest city and an important economic and cultural hub. As the central metropolis of the Prairie State, Omaha is known as the "City of Wealth" for its agricultural, financial, insurance and telecommunication industries, as well as for its location of world-renowned corporations such as Berkshire Hathaway (Warren Buffett's headquarters) and Union Pacific Railroad. The city is known as the "City of Wealth". Culturally, the city is home to the world-renowned Henry Doorly Zoo (one of the best public zoos in the U.S.), the Old Market Historic District (19th-century architecture and specialty stores), and the Omaha Children's Museum. With a low cost of living, friendly neighborhoods, and a combination of urban energy and natural beauty, the city is a model for livability and growth in the Midwest.
Ruby is a small incorporated town in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States, located about 60 miles northeast of the state capital of Baton Rouge and adjacent to the Mississippi border, and characterized by a quiet rural atmosphere and a deep community culture. Sparsely populated, with fewer than 500 people according to the most recent census, the town dates back to the late 1800s and, with its early rise to an agricultural economy (e.g., cotton and soybean farming), still retains the rustic look of a traditional Southern town. The town's landmarks include a century-old community church and several Victorian-style homes, and the annual fall "Ruby Family Day," which blends elements of local Cajun and Creole culture, has become a shared memory for the surrounding residents. Despite its small size, Ruby epitomizes the serenity of the American countryside with its simple folk and distinctive Louisiana southern flavor.