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Great website for data, statistics, and news on numerous demographics topics.
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REPUBLICA DE COLOMBIAIMPORTANCE OF COLOMBIAAlejandro RestrepoGeology 40005/02/2013 Delete the scoop?
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This just about narrows down the way every Colombian feels. Great article to get a feel for the Colombian culture. Stop the ignorance! Delete the scoop?
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On the surface, Ecuador and Bolivia exhibit close political similarities. Both countries are led by popular presidents who pursue leftist agendas, taking on multinational corporations, enacting land redistribution, and opposing U.S.
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The biggest and most important difference between Bolivia and Ecuador, despite their many similiraties, is the ethno-political difference, Bolivia with 55% indigenous citizens and Ecuador with 25%. That statistic makes a big difference when it comes to the voting polls. Evo Morales takes complete advantage of this situation in Bolivia seeing as he is from indigenous descent. Morales grassroot politics keep him connected with these indigenous roots. His treatment for indegenous groups in Bolivia is also what has kept him in charge in Bolivia. Delete the scoop?
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This site gives you example pronunciation or words and also finds videos with subtitles that show the words being used in context. Via Nik Peachey
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Intersting concept for some that cannot pronounce certain words. 
David Montero's curator insight,
March 30, 4:00 AM
people in real situations naturally speaking and using the word in context. 
Ruth Vilmi's curator insight,
April 1, 9:52 AM
The best site I know for teaching you how to pronounce any word, and to hear it in authentic situations on You Tube. Please share! Delete the scoop?
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What does this do to the composition of South America? Delete the scoop?
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Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto enacts a major shake-up of the education system, amid a nationwide strike by teachers.
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Congratulations to Mexico on its new education reform. Now, is this reform going to bring in immigrants from neighboring countries such as Belize and Guatemala? With good education comes a prosperous future, which entices citizens of other countries without these kind of education reforms. 
Catherine Shabo's curator insight,
March 8, 7:59 PM
Progess and reform especially in education is always a good thing. The wishful thinking to this matter is that it would cause a domino effect and some of South America's smaller countries could form something also. Delete the scoop?
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Latin American migration to Spain in recent years is largely a result of the economic success experienced by peripheral European countries prior to the 2008 global recession. According to The Economist, around 1.5 million ...
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The Spanish were some of the first massive migrants in the world, when they started conquering and sending Spanish citizens to these new colonies all over the world, but such massive immigration to a country the size of Spain can will cause havoc among it's citizen population. Delete the scoop?
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A guest post and a history lesson from Asombra: Who Made “Latin America” Latin? The idea (repeat, idea) goes back to the 1830s, particularly the writings.
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The term "Latin America" was used by Napoleaon for social, economic, and military gain... The man was always 2 steps ahead of the rest.
Catherine Shabo's curator insight,
February 20, 10:18 PM
Without reading this I would honestly have no idea that the term "Latin America" had a connection to France. This is a fun fact I will be sharing with others! :] He had a very good idea in mind and smart political motive. Delete the scoop?
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Income maps of every neighborhood in the U.S. See wealth and poverty in places like New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Miami, and more. Via Seth Dixon
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Very interesting aspect of our demographics here in Central Falls. Any one with an interest in demographics and the make up our city should take a look a this and compare it to other neighborhoods in Rhode Island. Knowledge is power. Empower yourself! 
Seth Dixon's curator insight,
February 13, 12:32 PM
This is the most user-friendly website I've seen to map economic census data. This maps the average household income data on top of a Google Maps basemap that can be centered on any place in the United States. This is a great resource to share with students of just about any age. Tags: statistics, census, GIS, mapping, K12. 
Allison Anthony's curator insight,
February 16, 10:25 AM
Compare the neighborhoods in and around your area. What trends do you see? Any surprises? Delete the scoop?
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A deep-magnitude 7.0 earthquake rocked parts of Colombia Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey reporte
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An earthquake of 7.0 has the potential to do a good amount of damage. Luckily there were no major injuries or damages. Delete the scoop?
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Months have gone by since the last of the grisly mass killings that have marked the conflict’s darkest moments. Via Seth Dixon 
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February 7, 5:41 PM
Maybe much like Brazil, Mexico might be bidding for the World Cup or the Olympics. That is exactly what is happening in Brazil, the crimes and poverty in Favelas are being shut out from the rest of the world, in order to give Brazil a friendlier look. When Americans think of Mexico they think of two things, immigration and TOURISM! TOURISM is the magic word here! Tourism gives the Mexican economy a huge boost and the government does not want Mexico's tourism to decline... hint hint.
benj's curator insight,
February 9, 6:50 PM
drug wars gone quieter. drag less attention to military. gore in open areas bad for business. lets move to less attentive areas. death rates are the same. this will probably change as the US changes politically. US has much influence on Mexican drug wars. 
Sam Capron's curator insight,
February 13, 10:13 PM
So basically the fighting down in Mexico between the various cartels continues, they just mutually and unspokenly agreed to be sneakier about it? The government is also taking steps to ensure that Mexico *Looks* safer than it actually. Most likely due to the huge amount of tourism that the country takes in each year. Delete the scoop?
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Thousand of "Chavistas" take the street to celebrate Hugo Chavez 21 years in control of Venezuela. Delete the scoop?
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Demographic profile for ZIP Code 02863 in CENTRAL FALLS, RI.
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The charts on this page charts illustarte the difference in demographics between the City of Central Falls, the State of Rhode Island, and the United States. There are some pretty obvious differences in these charts. Think about the implications of those difference... Delete the scoop?
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Shake things up by trying Prezi. This one I use at the end of the semester for my Regional Geography course. Geography and Prezi are both all about "making the connections..." Via Seth Dixon 
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Pretty cool!
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The wealthiest Americans get wealthier
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Economic inequalities keep on coming... So the cataphrase "the rich get richer and poor get poorer" is 100% true in this case. Where is Marx with his "Law of Increasing Poverty" when you need him?
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Stratfor examines Japan's primary geographic challenge of sustaining its large population with little arable land and few natural resources. For more analysi... Via Seth Dixon
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Part the reason why Japan wanted to expand its empire was because of its lack of natural resources. 
Chris Magee's comment,
April 28, 12:41 PM
Japan's geography creates a very interesting situation for the country. Due to the fact it is secluded on it's own island, it is not able to have as many natural resources and is therefore forced into some unique situations. Some of these have ended in war (World War II) or simply new trade partners, both things Japan would maybe like to avoid as I'm sure they would like to be a little more self-sufficient.
The mountainous landscape of Japan is a big factor in the way the population is set up. It has created distinct plains areas where the population is crammed into. The urban models must be very unique and interesting for these areas because of how dense the population is. 
David Ricci's comment,
April 30, 9:47 AM
Japan clearly has their job cut out for them due to the geography of the country. Thier land has very limited airable land making agriculture extremely hard to maintain. The mountainous terrain also makes travel much harder for these people. Because of this their population like stated in the video has been pushed to hotspots like the yamato region. Japan has developed their culture solely based on how disconnected they are from the rest of the world. Japan is a chain of many islands so they have to import alot of their goods. This means having good trade partners, always making new trade partners, and avoiding conflict. This didnt work so well looking back at world war II. Unfortunately they must either become more self sufficient like chris said, or they have to stay on the good sides of alot of other countries.
Kevin Cournoyer's comment,
May 1, 12:51 AM
Unlike other larger, more geographically diverse countries, Japan is faced with the problem of a general lack of farmable land and natural resources. The fact that the country is itself an island does not make things any easier for it in an economic sense. The way the country is divided up also makes for a difficult political situation, as mountain ranges create division, and therefore, political disunity.
The proximity of the Korean peninsula and China to Japan is also important to examine. Whenever Japan wishes to acquire natural resources and other economically beneficial materials, Korea is the conduit through which Japan tends to invade the mainland, usually China. Because of this, we can see how Japan’s geographic location may cause strained relationships with its neighbors, both politically and economically. Alienating two of its closest neighbors would clearly be a disastrous move for Japan, but it may be seen as necessary due to its unfortunate geographic location. Delete the scoop?
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Provides an overview, basic facts and key events for this small Caribbean island nation
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Interesting small Carribbean Island inhabited by descendants of West African slaves. Without the sugar industry, I wonder how they manage to keep up? Delete the scoop?
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Medellin becomes wins prize for the most innovative country in the world! Medellin paired up with cities like New York and Tel-Aviv. With a new infrastructure, metro, education, and social programs, Medellin outlasted some of the best known cities in the world. “Medellin finds new solutions to old problems” stated the world street journal. With its new metro-cable which reduces commutes from hours to just minutes, new museums, libraries, roads, and many more, Medellin has made its mark on the world. Delete the scoop?
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Hard hit by the global financial crisis and trouble in the eurozone, Spain is suffering its second recession in three years, with unemployment rates at record levels.
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Even the mother land is hurting.With two recessions in three years, students, workers, and citizens are protesting all over Spain's cities. Spain, welcome to what the rest of Latin America has been suffering from for the last 500 years, ever since you decided it was a good idea to opress every country you colonized.
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February 25, 1:03 AM
You are looking at our future hear in the U.S. ladies and gentlemen.
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The Guardian Vatican reaches out in Latin America Washington Post Latin America accounts for 40 percent of the world's 1.2 billion Catholics, and if temporal concerns such as majority voting have any sway over the cardinals' conclave, the next pope...
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I wonder what the influence of Latin America will be on the next Pope. Being one of the largest group of relgious followers, I think Catholocism is ready for a latin american Pope. Delete the scoop?
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Science and scientists have been the inspiration for several performances and parades, at carnivals taking place across Brazil. (RT @tezira: Innovation in science communication...
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With science in mind and carnival music in the feet #geog400ric Delete the scoop?
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Guatemala declares a state of agricultural emergency after a coffee tree fungus blights about 70% of the national crop.
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If 40% of coffee production is wiped out, what will that do the average worker? Will there be an influx of migrants to neighboring countries such as Mexico? Delete the scoop?
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Colombia's Farc rebels propose land use reform, including the legalisation of some coca, poppy and marijuana crops, during peace talks with the government.
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This drug battle has been Colombia's biggest downfall. The FARC have terrorized the Colombian population since the 1960's. Unforunately, there is a soft sentiment towards the FARC in certain areas of Colombia, mostly among the poor. I think the FARC have a good arguement here, although the Colombian government cannot give the FARC control of the legal drug trade business, if it is legalized. Delete the scoop?
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Dandies in Congo, emos in Iraq, electro-hillbilly truckers in Japan. No matter how hard life can be, people carve out original ways of living.
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Very interesting article on foreign subcultures. These subcultures have not appeared in the US yet, but when will it, if it ever does. These are some very orginal ways of living. Who woud of thought some of these countries allowed these type of subcultures to exist. Some countries are very strict on their own culture, sometimes trying to not let the culture get "Westernized." Delete the scoop?
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American FactFinder is your source for population, housing, economic and geographic information.
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Great website for data, statistics, and news on numerous demographics topics. 
chris tobin's curator insight,
February 3, 10:03 PM
This is a site to get economic and housing information----nice! Thanks!Alejandro Restrepo! |
This is a site to get economic and housing information----nice!
Thanks!Alejandro Restrepo!