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Backers, including a determined group of Napa Valley residents, say people have the right to know if what they're eating has been genetically modified. Critics say Proposition 37 costs too much and hurts small farmers.
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I'll let Douglas Keeney's own words and this image speak for themselves: "The geography of human conflict as seen from space at night. The Strait of Hormuz as seen at night from the space station is a beautiful lesson in the geography of conflict. How much we learn by simply tracing the fingers of human populations as seen superimposed over the geography of Earth. Enjoy." -From Lights of Mankind: Earth at Night From Space
What would a picture look like from a drone's perspective? Where are these places that are being targeted? This Instagram account is incredibly thought-provoking and informative. Via Seth Dixon, Marc Crawford , Mankato East High School Delete the scoop?
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View Full Lesson on TED-ED BETA: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-pandemics-spread In our increasingly globalized world, a single infected person can board a pl...
This is a great demonstration of why spatial thinking is critical to so many fields, including medicine.
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For over 1400 years, Mecca has been one of the most important cities in the Arabian Peninsula. By the middle of the 6th century, there were three major settl...
As the heart of Islam, Mecca brings in pilgrims from around the world. This documentary gives a great overview of the historical, spiritual and cultural reasons why this is sacred space to over one billion Muslims. Additionally, this documentary contains an analysis of the logistics that are a part of the Hajj.
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TED Talks Biologist Mark Pagel shares an intriguing theory about why humans evolved our complex system of language.
Why is language such a critical component to human cultures and the technologies that we have created? Why did linguistic diversity exist in great abundance 500 years ago but is now increasingly shrinking? What is the future geography of languages on Earth going to look like? Via Seth Dixon, Matthew Wahl, Marc Crawford , Mankato East High School Delete the scoop?
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Thanksgiving maps about this holiday involving major feasting. Via Marc Crawford , Mankato East High School Delete the scoop?
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An in-depth, multimedia look at climate change, its global impact, and efforts to combat it. Via Marc Crawford , Mankato East High School Delete the scoop?
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Backers, including a determined group of Napa Valley residents, say people have the right to know if what they're eating has been genetically modified. Critics say Proposition 37 costs too much and hurts small farmers. Via Marc Crawford , Mankato East High School
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At the second presidential debate, one of the town hall participants posed a question to the candidates that surprised some journalists: “In what new ways to you intend to rectify the inequalities in the workplace, specifically regarding females... Via Marc Crawford , Mankato East High School Delete the scoop?
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Discover, discuss and post items about Video on Current... Via Marc Crawford , Mankato East High School Delete the scoop?
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By 2025, the developing world will be home to 29 megacities.
Through this interactive mapping feature will rich call-out boxes, the reader can explore the latest UN estimates and forecasts on the growth of megacities (urban areas with over 10 million residents). These 'cities on steroids' have been growing tremendously since the 1950s and present a unique set of geographic challenges and opportunities for their residents.
Tags: urban, megacities. Via Seth Dixon, Marc Crawford , Mankato East High School 
Matt Mallinson's comment,
November 19, 2012 10:27 AM
If that's what is predicted for 2025, how populated will our world be by 2050? Scary to think about.
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January 16, 12:28 PM
Download the data yourself as a CSV file and your can import this into ArcExplorer or ArcMap and symbolize your map with any of the columns in the dataset. Delete the scoop?
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Seventeen years after she stared out from the cover of National Geographic, a former Afghan refugee comes face-to-face with the world once more. Via Marc Crawford , Mankato East High School Delete the scoop?
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A new exhibit from the San Francisco Planning and Urban Research Association showcases the simple visualizations of complex ideas that have changed how we live. Via Marc Crawford , Mankato East High School Delete the scoop?
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Did you know that on average, orange juice travels over 1,200 miles to reach your table? Check out just how much goes into these incredible journeys. Via Marc Crawford , Mankato East High School Delete the scoop?
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Overview Residential segregation by income has increased during the past three decades across the United States and in 27 of the nation’s 30 largest major... Via Shan Finn, Marc Crawford , Mankato East High School Delete the scoop?
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Literacy is at the heart of basic education for all and essential for poverty eradication, gender equality, maternal health, child mortality reduction... Via Marc Crawford , Mankato East High School Delete the scoop?
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Do you know enough about Africa to complete this geography quiz? Via Marc Crawford , Mankato East High School Delete the scoop?
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Do you have a good enough understanding of the Greater Middle East to complete this geography quiz? Via Marc Crawford , Mankato East High School Delete the scoop?
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Latest headlines from WN Network. WorldNews delivers latest Breaking news including World News, U.S., politics, business, entertainment, Video, science, weather and sports news. Search News and archives in 44 languages. Via Marc Crawford , Mankato East High School Delete the scoop?
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