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Team at Westminster designs mind-controlled computer
Celeste Tholen Rosenlof |
posted Dec 19th - 10:43am
A group of faculty and students at Westminster are hoping to build an
interface that would allow a person's mind to control a computer
using a standard operating system.
7 myths about the flu vaccine and why you should get it anyway
Jennifer Caudle, CNN |
posted Dec 17th - 9:37pm
Every year, it's the same battle: I urge my patients to get the influenza vaccine, and they come up with a bucketful of excuses why they shouldn't. In my most public attempt to convince them otherwise, here are the top seven myths I hear about the flu vaccine, and why you should get it anyway.
Physics is fun with 16-year-old's app
Celeste Tholen Rosenlof |
posted Dec 17th - 11:47am
A 16-year-old Eagle Mountain resident has released his second iPhone
game after 10 months of developing a physically realistic game.
FDA seeks tougher rules on antibacterial soaps
Matthew Perrone, Associated Press |
posted Dec 16th - 7:10pm
The Food and Drug Administration says there is no evidence that antibacterial chemicals used in liquid soaps and washes help prevent the spread of germs, and there is some evidence they may pose health risks.
China's moon rover leaves traces on lunar soil
Louise Watt, Associated Press |
posted Dec 14th - 10:07pm
China's first moon rover has touched the lunar surface and left deep traces on its loose soil, state media reported Sunday, several hours after the country successfully carried out the world's first soft landing of a space probe on the moon in nearly four decades.
How to protect your phone in cold weather
Heather Kelly, CNN |
posted Dec 13th - 7:32pm
Smartphones are not built for the extreme
cold. But since that
snowball fight didn't really happen unless you
Instagrammed and
tweeted it, here are some tips for using your
device during the cold of
this winter.
When someone's tech addiction causes you stress
Amanda Enayati, CNN |
posted Dec 13th - 10:40am
My most recent stressful holiday story doesn't
involve guilt trips, family squabbles or
eccentric relatives. It's about getting stuck
with an extended family member who spent an
entire meal on her smartphone.
Weight-loss surgery: pros and cons
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posted Dec 11th - 8:35pm
As weight-loss surgery has become more popular over the last several
years, its different procedures have also seen an increase in positive
outcomes. But when considering any surgery, patients should also be
aware of serious risks and side effects.
Anonymous 'thank yous' brighten up Internet
Celeste Tholen Rosenlof |
posted Dec 11th - 12:51pm
One woman found her way around Vietnam, a father in disbelief had
his family's meal paid for, another woman finished a marathon — each
experience was the result of a kindness of strangers.
Meteor explodes over Ariz.; big meteor shower begins
Ben Brumfield, CNN |
posted Dec 11th - 10:26am
A resounding boom over Tucson, Ariz., roused
residents from their dinner tables Tuesday and
had them pointing up to the sky.
Mars Curiosity rover finds life-supporting chemicals
Azadeh Ansari and Elizabeth Landau, CNN |
posted Dec 10th - 11:47am
Curious about life on Mars? NASA's rover
Curiosity has now given scientists the
strongest evidence to date that the environment
on the Red Planet could have supported life
billions of years ago.
Mom pleads to keep California girl on life support
Bloomberg leaves rich public health legacy in NYC
Rough health law fallout tightens key Senate races
Obama says 1 million signed up for health care
Neighbors say Nevada gunman had botched vasectomy
1,500 tested for TB at Southern California school
Spain gov't approves new restrictive abortion law
NYC expands smoking ban to include e-cigarettes
Dads to diapers and more, myth-busting survey says
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Space suit issue prompts delay of second spacewalk
NASA astronauts begin urgent spacewalking repairs
Feds begin killing barred owls to help spotted owl
State researchers withhold data in botulism study
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A former Massachusetts state chemist accused of misconduct in thousands of criminal cases was arraigned in two different courts Wednesday on additional charges relating to her alleged false claims about holding a master's degree in chemistry.
A federal judge sentenced a Los Angeles gang member to 35 years in prison Wednesday in the botched shakedown attempt that led to an infant's shooting death in 2007.
A grand jury in the Texas county where a deadly wreck involved a flatbed truck in a parade and a train has decided to not indict the driver of the float. Four veterans were killed in the accident, which happened during a November event to honor the military.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture cited drought and heat in designating on Wednesday 597 counties in 14 states as primary natural disaster areas.
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No new gun laws. The National Rifle Association has made its position clear, even amid America's most recent gun debate. It says enforce the gun laws already on the books. It's well-known that the organization has actively lobbied to prevent new legislation limiting guns. But making this happen is more nuanced than just rallying its supporters and lobbyists every time a new law is proposed. Since the 1990s, the powerful pro-gun NRA has targeted the heart of what most legislation is based on: studies about the effects of gun violence.
Large swaths of southern New South Wales in Australia were threatened Wednesday by raging flames, the severity of which has surprised even veteran firefighters.
Supporters of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez won a battle over the country's leadership Wednesday, but the fight isn't over.
The father of the woman whose rape and fatal beating provoked outrage across India and worldwide says his daughter's death "brought an awakening to society."
Thousands of mostly Syrian prisoners were exchanged Wednesday for a few dozen Iranians in Damascus, a Turkish charity said. The Syrian government released 2,130 civilians, 76 of them women, in exchange for the release of 48 Iranians who had been held by Syrian rebels, said Huseyin Oruc, deputy president of the Humanitarian Relief Foundation in Turkey.
The Pentagon expects to get a read on Thursday from Afghan President Hamid Karzai on what he expects from the U.S. military going forward, a defense official said.
Brutal winter weather is making dire conditions even more unbearable in parts of the Middle East, especially for Syrian refugees who must endure frigid temperatures in tents.
The Union flag was raised over Belfast City Hall on Wednesday morning for the first time since a vote last month to stop flying it year round prompted violent protests in Northern Ireland. The flag is flying because it's the birthday of Prince William's wife, Catherine -- one of the designated days when the flag will still be flown. It was taken down again as planned Wednesday evening, a night after pro-flag protesters in East Belfast threw fireworks and petrol bombs at police. However, the disorder was sporadic and on a smaller scale than on previous nights.
India and Pakistan traded bitter accusations Wednesday after New Delhi said Pakistani troops had killed two of its soldiers and mutilated their bodies in the disputed territory of Kashmir, a flash point between the two nations since their creation.
A divorce has been granted in the case of a Saudi teenager who was wed to a 70-year-old man, Saudi Arabia's Human Rights Commission told CNN on Wednesday.
An extreme sport went extremely wrong recently when two men riding in a large inflatable ball rolled out of control and fell off a snowy mountain in Russia killing one and seriously injuring the other.
U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon said he "deeply regrets" a recent decision by Bahrain's highest court to uphold the verdicts against 13 activists convicted of plotting to overthrow the government.
The first ever video footage of a giant squid swimming in the ocean depths is "an enormous breakthrough," according to a prominent marine conservationist who wrote a book about the search for the mysterious creatures.
FIFA has imposed a worldwide lifetime ban from football on 41 players from Korea who became embroiled in match-fixing activities in their domestic league.
It's the dream of millions of basketball fans around the world -- to be an NBA star. But for Rudy Fernandez, who leapt to fame with his "hellacious" dunk in an Olympic final against the U.S. Dream Team, playing in "the best league in the world" was not enough.
The United States' top male tennis player John Isner is in danger of missing the forthcoming Australian Open with a knee injury.
Cristiano Ronaldo may have lost out yet again to Lionel Messi in the race to be crowned the world's best footballer but he responded in the only way he knows how --by finding the net for Real Madrid.
As an 8 a.m. ferry made its final maneuvers across the Hudson River, Elizabeth Banta watched in horror as dozens of her fellow commuters were tossed like rag dolls into the air and against the ship's walls and windows. Packed with more than 300 passengers, the high-speed vessel crashed into a Lower Manhattan port near Wall Street on Wednesday, leaving dozens bloodied and in pain.
A crane collapse at a construction site in Queens, New York, Wednesday afternoon injured seven, according to city fire officials. All of the injured appear to be construction workers, Department of Buildings spokesman Tony Sclafani said. Three were badly injured.
Two weeks before a bloody shooting rampage that killed 12 people at an Aurora, Colorado, movie theater, suspect James Holmes apparently visited the cinema and took photographs of hallways and doors, a police detective testified on Wednesday.
A resolution that has passed in the most populous city in Vermont could lead to a ban on assault rifles and high-capacity magazines. Burlington's City Council members voted 10-3 in favor of the resolution.
Conspiracies abound, Alex Jones will tell you. Bankers pull the strings on world governments to solidify their power. Companies are harming you and ducking responsibility. Antidepressants are "suicide mass murder pills." President Barack Obama is using drones against Americans. And the collapse of the World Trade Center towers on September 11, 2001, was engineered by the government. Now, he's attacking CNN host Piers Morgan, depicting the British native of being a "red coat" out to step on Americans' rights and calling for his deportation.
Same-sex couples will be able to tie the knot in Washington's National Cathedral this year, after measures allowing them to marry legally passed in three states during the general election -- including Maryland.
Alcohol-related car crashes kill about 10,000 people each year in the United States and law enforcement wants more flexibility to determine whether a suspected drunk driver is, indeed, over the limit. But the Supreme Court was clearly divided in oral arguments on Wednesday about whether police can obtain a blood test without a warrant to determine intoxication levels.
Despite spending more per person on health care than any other country, Americans are getting sicker and dying younger than our international peers -- a problem persisting across all ages and both genders, according to a new report. In 2011, the National Research Council found life expectancy in the United States was increasing at a slower rate than in other high-income democracies. Shortly after, the NRC and Institute Of Medicine convened a panel of experts to investigate why. The panel was given 18 months
The flu has been spreading fiercely across the United States, with more than half of states reporting widespread activity. The season has started earlier, and cases are more severe than last year, health officials say. The latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention flu advisory report, which covers the week of December 23 to 29, suggests that 41 states have widespread influenza activity, which was an increase of 31 states from the previous week. The CDC will issue an update on the flu situation Friday.
Upon being identified as potential bone marrow or blood stem cell donors, many people choose not to participate. As result, patients with blood cancers go without life-saving treatments. About 40% of whites and 60% of nonwhites opt out of donating when contacted for confirmatory testing by blood sample, according to data from the National Marrow Donor Program and Be The Match. Why? That's the question researchers attempted to answer in a recent study.
Baseball writers balked at naming any new players to the sport's Hall of Fame on Wednesday, with none of the 37 eligible players drawing enough votes for a ticket to Cooperstown.
Pucks will fly as soon as next weekend if National Hockey League players ratify a collective bargaining agreement that won a seal of approval Wednesday from the league's board of governors.
For the shops, restaurants and hotels in Cooperstown, N.Y., 2013 will be like a year without Christmas. On Wednesday, the Baseball Writers Association of America failed to elect any new members to the Baseball Hall of Fame , turning its back on a bevy of stars who had been stained by the sport's steroids scandal of the last two decades, such as Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds. That's bad news for Cooperstown, which is home to the Hall. Between 15,000 and 20,000 baseball fans typically jam this tiny town of 2,000 during a weekend in late July to watch their heroes get inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
A Lance Armstrong representative tried to make a donation of about $250,000 to the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency before the agency launched the investigation that led to the cyclist being stripped of his Tour de France titles, the chief of the USADA told ''60 Minutes Sports.''
The crew of a Japan Airlines Dreamliner loaded with 181 passengers apparently was unaware of fuel spewing from a wing as the jetliner prepared to thunder down the runway on Tuesday in Boston.
The mechanical problems continued Wednesday for Boeing's new 787 Dreamliner, an aircraft seen as a key part of the company's future.
A fire, a fuel leak, mechanical issues. For a passenger about to board Boeing's next-generation 787 Dreamliner aircraft, reports of the plane not working properly don't inspire confidence. Despite the flurry of reports, aviation experts say most new commercial airplanes do encounter problems after their launch.
When a flight attendant serves up a cup of coffee, fliers are unlikely aware of just how much risk the crew took to deliver them that cup of joe.
President Barack Obama is exploring executive orders to help prevent mass shootings in America, Vice President Joe Biden said Wednesday.
After initially declining an invitation to attend, Wal-Mart announced Wednesday that it will participate in a meeting with Vice President Joseph Biden's gun violence task force.
A congressman took the renewed gun debate from Capitol Hill to his constituents in California, holding a town hall Tuesday night on gun control nearly a month after a gunman massacred 27 people in Newtown, Connecticut before shooting himself.
Ban assault weapons. It's a call that's been trumpeted on the airwaves, in protests and in some TV ads. But now it's coming from a high-profile governor, signaling what could be a major move in the renewed push for tighter gun laws after the Connecticut elementary school shooting last month--a massacre that capped a year marked by other high-profile shootings. Speaking to a crowd of elected officials, Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York said Wednesday the state must enact "the toughest assault weapons ban in the nation, period."
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie sidestepped more questions about his potential interest in a 2016 presidential run and pushed for an expansive debate on gun violence during a round of interviews Wednesday morning.
Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy choked up Wednesday when addressing the Newtown elementary school shooting that left 20 students dead, and bluntly rejected the notion of putting more guns in classrooms as protection.
Rick Santorum will launch a drive against the nomination of former Republican Senator Chuck Hagel as Defense secretary, CNN has learned.
Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis resigned her post Wednesday, offering no specific reason but that she "enjoyed my first opportunity in years to reflect on the past and my future" over the holidays.
As Democrats in Congress celebrate a historic number of women elected to their ranks, the White House's top ranks reflect a very different picture -- one that is largely male.
Outgoing Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says she's "thrilled to be back" after an illness, concussion and treatment for a blood clot sidelined her for more than three weeks.
A top political adviser to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is pushing back against a series of new on-line ads in McConnell's home state of Kentucky that target the top Senate Republican for helping to negotiate a deal that prevented the U.S. from falling off the fiscal cliff.
Richard Blanco, the poet who likes to describe himself as being made in Cuba, assembled in Spain and imported to the United States, will serve as the inaugural poet when President Barack Obama takes the oath of office for a second term this month. Blanco will be the first Latino, the first openly gay person and the youngest poet to serve in the highly coveted role.
The board of AIG decided Wednesday not to join a shareholder lawsuit against taxpayers which challenges the terms of the bailout that saved the insurer from bankruptcy in 2008. The board did not detail the reasons for the decision, saying it will make that clear in court filings in the coming weeks. But when reports surfaced Tuesday that it was even considering joining the suit, it sparked widespread outrage against the company.
U.S. stocks rose Wednesday, as investors welcomed an upbeat start to corporate earnings season.
A recent rally in gun stocks hit a snag Wednesday amid talk that Vice President Joseph Biden's Gun Violence Task Force could result in tighter restrictions on firearms ownership in the wake of recent mass shootings.
Herbalife's stock rallied more than 9% Wednesday, after Third Point, the hedge fund founded by Dan Loeb, said it had taken an 8% stake in the nutritional supplement firm.
Lately, all eyes have been on Herbalife, a $4 billion weight loss and nutritional supplement company that hedge fund manger Bill Ackman has attacked as an alleged "pyramid scheme." Herbalife contests those charges, saying its multilevel marketing strategy is above board. But the headlines have brought this huge industry into the spotlight. From lipsticks sold by iconic "Avon ladies" to the popular P90X workout system, multilevel marketing companies represent nearly $30 billion in annual U.S. sales and enlist tens of millions of Americans as independent salespeople. Here's a look at how the industry works.
President Obama will nominate his White House chief of staff, Jacob "Jack" Lew, to be the next U.S. Treasury Secretary on Thursday, a source with knowledge of the nomination tells CNN. Lew, 57, has been the leading candidate for months and would be the second Treasury Secretary during the Obama administration.
Jack Lew, Obama's presumptive nominee for U.S. Treasury Secretary will face many challenges if he is confirmed -- from increasing the debt ceiling to tackling budget cuts. He may also have to change his signature.
Robert Khuzami, who led enforcement efforts at the Securities and Exchange Commission in the aftermath of the financial crisis, is stepping down, the agency said Wednesday.
America's power, water, and nuclear systems are increasingly being targeted by cybercriminals seeking to gain access to some of the nation's most critical infrastructure.
More than 90% of Google's revenue comes from search, but some of the company's biggest bets are being made in seemingly unrelated fields. You've heard about Google's driverless cars, virtual-reality glasses and plans for a space elevator. What's less well-known is that the company is also a huge investor in green energy. Google announced another big renewable energy deal on Wednesday, purchasing a $200 million stake in a wind farm in west Texas.
Nissan's all-electric Leaf sedan will soon be made in America. Nissan, which previously made the car exclusively in Japan, will begin producing Leaf models for U.S. consumption this week at its plant in Smyrna, Tenn., where the gas-powered Altima and Maxima are already made.
Microsoft will be killing off its Windows Live Messenger chat service on March 15, transitioning its more than 100 million users to Skype.
Mark Cuban fired off the one of the most expensive tweets in history on Saturday. The media mogul and Dallas Mavericks owner was fined $50,000 for his Jan. 5 tweet criticizing NBA officiating, according to USA Today and other news outlets.
Major League Baseball, a sport that loves clinging to outdated traditions, is about to embrace modern technology for one of its most frequently used tools -- at least for teams with lousy pitching. The landline phones that managers pick up to summon relief pitchers will be replaced this year with cell phones.
The highly hyped Pebble e-watch, which raised a record-setting $10 million on crowdfunding site Kickstarter last year, will finally start shipping January 23.
Disappointing German industrial output and orders data rekindled fears Wednesday that Europe's powerhouse economy may have stalled at the end of last year.
China's stalled market for new share listings is severely limiting the ability of private equity funds to cash out their investments in the country, according to a new research report from China First Capital.
The list of performers for this year's Grammy Awards thus far nearly mirrors the list of lead nominees, with a few exceptions: no Kanye West, no Jay-Z and no Frank Ocean. Well, not yet, anyway.
Rosie O'Donnell's family has grown by one more bundle of joy: The media personality and her wife Michelle Rounds have welcomed a baby girl.
The name Jack Reynor might not sound familiar now, but you should be well-acquainted by the time "Transformers 4" is released. Michael Bay revealed on his website Tuesday that he's tapped Reynor to star alongside Mark Wahlberg in the upcoming "Transformers" installment.
Katherine Webb says she's flattered that broadcaster Brent Musburger gushed about her beauty during live coverage of the college football championship -- and she's taken aback by a backlash against him.
Give Brent Musburger a break
Not one of the 37 players on the 2013 ballot will be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. "You cannot play baseball for a living without being good," writes Mike Downey, a former columnist for the Chicago Tribune and Los Angeles Times.
Make guns smart, says Jeremy Shane, who served in the Justice Department during the George H.W. Bush administration and has led ventures in online media, energy and education.
Why marijuana should be legal for adults, according to David L. Nathan, a clinical associate professor at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
Nixon at 100: Why GOP should be misty eyed, says Timothy Stanley, a historian at Oxford University who also blogs for Britain's The Daily Telegraph.
Latino should have played lead in 'Argo'
Bowie: Why we're just glad to have him back.
Terrorist group fills power vacuum among Syria rebels, says former CIA analyst Nada Bakos.
The girl the Taliban wanted dead has not only survived but was able to walk out of the hospital last week. But other highly publicized, vicious attacks on women and girls have not had such triumphant outcomes.


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Nos encanto este hotel, calidad de desayuno buena, cerca de ventas de comida rapida, buena atencion. me quedaria de nuevo sin pensarlo, recomendable para quienes tengan auto ya que los centro comerciales y tiendas para compra quedan minimo a 5 minutos,pero pasa un bus en la esquina que creo es gratuito. We loved this hotel, quality of breakfast is great, near to fast food chains, great attention, we would stay here again, if you are thinking going for shopping you better have a car because malls are at least 5 minutes away, but in the corner there is a bus stop that i'm not sure if is for free.
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"Perfectly acceptable"
Reviewed Nov 15, 2013
RedMtl | Montreal, Canada
La Quinta Inn & Suites Fort Lauderdale Cypress Creek 999 West Cypress Creek Road Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309 Phone: 1-954-491-7666 Fax: 1-954-491-7669 Stayed here for one night prior to Royal Princess Maiden Caribbean cruise. I found no issues that would cause me not to return. I certainly did not experience the dirty conditions one or two other reviewers have mentioned -- almost makes me wonder if the wrong La Quinta was being reviewed. Rated for itself (i.e. a stand-alone evaluation), I give it four stars. Rated in comparison to other La Quinta hotels where I have stayed (it is my regular chain, and I use a 10-point scale for this) I would give it a 7/10 as compared to other La Quinta properties. This must be taken as a subjective view, and to put it into perspective I also stay at one in Georgia fairly regularly where I'd give it a four-star rating as well as a stand-alone review, but would likely give it only a 5.5/10 as a La Quinta. There is nothing wrong with it at all save it is older and needs some repair. This is also the situation with the Cypress Creek establishment. And, as the clutter and kerfuffle would indicate, those renovations are presently in progress. I arrived early, as I'd had an early flight into Fort Lauderdale, and the room was available for me at that time -- it was just barely past noon. A minor issue involving the pillows (I absolutely require a feather-free room) was resolved in less than ten minutes. All personnel (front desk, housekeeping, breakfast service staff) with whom I interacted were polite and helpful, and all had pleasant and good-humoured personality. The room was clean and all items were in good repair. The only major issue I noticed was a drainage problem with the sink. This was reported upon check-out and I presume addressed. The toilet also had a somewhat cantankerous flushing mechanism, but for one night was not a major issue to me and I reported this as well. A part of the hotel was being renovated and that area was rather dusty, however other areas seemed to be well policed to control this issue. The dining area was clean, and the staff there was both friendly and efficient. Given the overall size of the building it would be considerably more convenient if each floor had a centrally-located ice machine. The internet connection worked perfectly. The only real inconvenience is that there is absolutely nothing handy to the area save a McDonald's and a Wendy's -- so if one wants to go to a store (even just a Wal-Mart or a pharmacy) a car is essential -- however, as a general rule, this is not at all uncommon in the U. S. A. I would certainly return to this La Quinta again in future. The one thing that did come up, and I presume has been corrected, is that the coffee is available 24 hours a day but I was not told this. In fact, it was not mentioned when I checked in, and more interestingly it was also not mentioned mid-evening when I stopped at the desk to ask where I might go to get some coffee ? the Wendy's across the street was mentioned, but not the fact that there was coffee in the breakfast lounge. Evidently this is a relatively new offering, and perhaps some staff is unaware of the change (but after three months . . . ?), or more likely the staff on the desk is not yet used to mentioning this available coffee. This is unfortunate, as one of my standing complaints about La Quinta is that it would be so easy for all of them with breakfast rooms to have 24-hour availability of coffee. Slowly this is appearing at various outlets, but it does help if the fact is actually mentioned. In this case the coffee was quite good, too ? as I found out the next morning.
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"You get what you pay for!"
Reviewed Nov 2, 2013
bucatime23 | Vancouver, Canada
We were looking for something less expensive for a cruise... And yes this place is less expensive... However... Very poor quality and service. We requested an accessible room because my mother in law is in a wheelchair.. They had no such thing, but smelly ex smoking rooms available! Couch, carpets, walls, etc are extremely stained with I don't want to know what. Meh.. I guess take this review to think twice when looking for a place.. If you don't mind dirty everything, I guess this place is ok.
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"Dog friendly and people friendly too"
Reviewed Oct 26, 2013
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Not a long lengthy BS piece. But if you need a centrally located inexpensive place to stay that will not give you a hard time about your pets this is it.At the Corner of Powerline and Cypress creek The Isle casino is ten min down powerline along with everthing from walmart to walgenrs in between. The ocen is East cypress creek and 95 is East about 4 miles. Thye treated our pets so well, gave them treats and welcomed our two boys {rescued dogs; Smokie and Packer} . The rooms are clean beds are firm and easy to sleep on. And then there is Breakfast put on by Doris the Breakfast Princess the quality of the waffles rivals Denny's only better because they are free!!! Along with eggs, juice, coffee and etc etc. Booked ahead this was 60.00 a night average at the senior rate, you can't beat this kind of hospitality at this price. I know I work at the Mouse and we charge a heck of a lot more LOL.
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A handful of AIDS cases were first recognized in the U.S. at the beginning of the 1980s. By 1990, there was a pandemic. In 1997, more than 3 million people became newly infected with HIV.
The spread of AIDS/HIV since the 1980s has varied greatly over time and space. The red lines represent Sub-Saharan countries and the dark blue line on this interactive is the regional average of Sub-Saharan African countries. The regional trend was on the rise at the end of the 20th century, but is now on a slight decline (but still an major impact on the continent). Countries such as Botswana and Zimbabwe have made some significant strides in limiting the spread of AIDS (Zimbabwe is the country that 'peaked' in 1997 and has had the steepest decline).
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An interactive map that allows to glean important material and information on a global map. It is noticed that in proportion to the rest of the world Antartica is massive. The interactive map give you tools for individual countries political, social, economic geograpghy and may help a student glean a deeper understanding of the world around him. The map is also used to pinpont zoom in and identify key places, can be used in a classroom and for students young and old who are seriously enquiring of understanding the world around them in a more understandable manner.
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The unsung hero of the global economy: the shipping container.
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NPR's Planet Money has produced an 8-part series following the commodity chain of the T-Shirt. This series explores cotton production, textile mills, sweatshops, outsourcing and in this podcast, the transportation infrastructure that moves goods globally. This podcast touches on the same topic as one of my favorite TED talks, how containerization enabled globalization. Tags: transportation, industry, economic, globalization, technology, podcast. Delete the scoop?
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This article shows how markets have globalized and worked with other countries in the transportation of goods. The containers are safe way to make it difficult for goods to be stolen and decreases the need for labor making transfering goods quicker and effecient. Shpping containers make it through cheap travel, on trains, boats, and trucks it travels through country and it an example of how cheap labor made goods is transfered back to the states after being made overseas
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I once spent 6 weeks in a container ship. We went from Florida, through the Panama Canal, along the western coast of S. America stopping at all major ports. We returned on the same route, through the canal again and back to Florida. It was wonderful and I'm eager to read this series.
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"For city dwellers, it may seem like the world is packed full with people. But not everywhere is so densely populated; in fact, many places in the world are seemingly void of life.There are over 7 billion people on the planet, a massive number that paints an image of human life sprawling densely over the planet...humans are unevenly distributed across the planet, leaving some areas that are densely populated and others that are largely void of life."
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This is a great interactive map that show the tremendous variability in human settlement patterns around the globe. Why are some places so densely settled when others are so empty? What geographic factors account for these patterns? Is the world overcrowded? What concepts need to be consider besided population density to answer that question? Tags: density, GIS, ESRI, cartography, mapping. Delete the scoop?
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This article and map demonstrates the great disparity in the world. For example, just think of the lively hood difference between those living in New York and Male.
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the reason with over 7 billion people on the world many parts of the world looks empty is because people migrate towards places were there is access to food, water, jobs, cheaper
"In India, China and many other parts of the world today, girls are killed, aborted and abandoned simply because they are girls. The United Nations estimates as many as 200 million girls are missing in the world today because of this so-called 'gendercide' or femicide."
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This is very difficult to watch. Being a female myself and also having six sisters (no brothers), I feel priviledged to be born outside these countries and not experience that gender bias. I personally couldn't imagine having to kill a child because it was female, if that was the case then my parents would be left with no children. I know that this culture has been imbedded in their heads, but I would like to ask these people if there has ever a point in their life when they just stop and wonder why things are like this? And with so many girls "disappearing" every year, I would like to imagine that at some point the United Nations or someone will eventually step in and try to fix some of these problems. I am not sure at this point if the gender bias will ever see an end in certain cultures, but I would hope that one day we can solve the issue of killing innocent babies based on their gender. By doing this, yes they are controlling the population in some places, but they are also wiping out a valuable/potentail member of the labor force. Maybe that could be relevent to why some of these countries are not remaining sustainable? Just a thought to ponder.
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December 12, 3:28 PM
This article is emotionally moving that exposes the reality of two million girls who are killed and abandoned in India and China. There are religious, social reasons for this that include population control in some societies and the value of more men in society which they believe contribute to less poverty and help societies, Once born parents are asked to kill their children, have an abortion, suffocate them with a clothe, even when their young four year old girls, to attempt to lower the amount of girls, among the poor, bigger sized family, and encourage the birth of more males. this is considered femicide. it must be stopped.
Some countries are getting old. Others are staying young — and getting much bigger.
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These time-lapse demographic charts help to visualize the impacts of the demographic transition principles on a society. In the GIFs of the United States and Japan for example, you can clearly see the baby boomer generation and the 'greying' processes respectively. Tags: population, demographic transition model, declining population, population, demographics, models. Delete the scoop?
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Population structure impacts on liveability and provision of age related services.
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December 11, 11:38 AM
Over time you can see some countries population increase, decrease, and stay about the same over the years. As more countries develop population increases in these areas. Some data showed Nigerias population to increase along with the United States. It also showed Japans to stay about the same or even decline.
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I found this image on social media from a great geography teacher (link to his site--looking for APHG group activities? Try this). This picture taken at the Jewish Community Center (JCC) in Memphis, TN shows an intrguing linguistic combination that I had never imagined before. This is referred to as cultural syncretism, where two or more cultures or cultural traits combine together to make something new. Globalization and migration are making more cultural combinations than we've ever seen before in this human mosaic we call home. Tags: language, culture, the South, APHG, religion, landscape. Delete the scoop?
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"A floating vessel that is longer than the Empire State Building is high has taken to the water for the first time. Despite appearances, Prelude cannot strictly be described as a ship as it needs to be towed to its destination rather than travelling under its own power."
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This is a floating testament that economies of scale will continue to push the limits. Today, the largest of the massive cargo ships are simply too big to get through the Panama Canal and have to travel down around the tip of South America. This is one reason why Nicaragua is planning to construct a canal to rival Panama's (Maps 101 readers can read more about the geographic implications of Nicaragua's plans in this article co-authored by myself and Julie Dixon or you can sign up for a free trial subscription to see what Maps 101 has to offer). Tags: transportation, Nicaragua, globalization, diffusion, industry, economic. Delete the scoop?
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PIRatE Lab's curator insight,
December 7, 1:17 PM
This is a crazy and a testament to how we keep trying to move more and more material and conduct more and more operations across our world ocean.
Tony Aguilar's curator insight,
December 8, 3:52 AM
The Worlds biggest ship to be launched soon by Shell is an amazing feat, created by human ingenuity. It is incredible that it is longer than the Empire state building. it is difficult to imagine how an object so long even moves by itself. Nicaragua is attempting to make a canal Bigger than Panamas to support a ship thate size of the prelude that will operate off the coast of Australia for the next 25 years. The fact that it needs to be towed to its destination makes one question if its really a ship or not. Regardless Shell will share the cost of the Oil vessell once its finished being built
Julia Rose Turco's curator insight,
December 11, 8:02 PM
Wow, this is interesting! I can't believe its that long! I wonder how long it took them to build it? Also, where is it going? Also, why would they need it to be so big? Why can't they just use a smaller ship and make more trips? But overall this is very cool.
Fury, anarchy, martyrdom: Why the youth of Brazil are (forever) protesting, and how their anger may consume the World Cup.
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Protests in public spaces are colliding with the Brazil's World Cup/Olympic dreams. The government wants to show the world the best that the country has to offer and protestors are using this moment to highlight the social ills in their country and some of the collateral damages of these major sporting events. This may not seem like a sports issue per se, but one of social unrest that happens to be more highly publicized because of the coming international sporting events to Brazil. Many see the money that went to constructing massive stadiums as money that bypassed those that needed it most and the poor neighborhoods (favelas) that were demolished to make way for an 'ideal city' that the world would see. The world's eye is on Brazil and both sides know it. Delete the scoop?
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Tony Aguilar's curator insight,
December 8, 3:56 AM
it is great to know that young people in countries like Brazil are standing up and being heard though it costs some their lives to protest social ills. it is interesting how sporting events like the World Cup or usually tied to government and poltics. A country wants to show the world the best that their country has, but these young people are letting the world know that the poor are being overlooked, and what the opulance of big cities and beautiful stadiums does not reflect how poor people are being overlooked. I support these demonstraters and it is important that young people everywhere gain the courage to protest for Just causes
Ryan Amado's curator insight,
December 11, 1:49 AM
These protests, though partially caused by events going on currently, could not have come at a worse time. If this civil unrest continues into the days of the 2014 World Cup, there could be darker days for Brazil lying ahead. Adding millions of tourists to the mix is certainly not going to help the problem. If this problem is not fixed, it will have big implications for the 2016 summer olympics that are set to happen in Rio. All the preparation that has gone into preparing for these events will all be for naught if the events are plagued by civil unrest and protests.
With five satellites scanning the globe, DigitalGlobe has collected impressive imagery of planet Earth this year. Check out their top 20 images here. Delete the scoop?
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David Cordts's curator insight,
December 5, 10:12 AM
For the image-concious among our Scoopers, here'are some great images of Mother Earth.
Alex Schaerer's curator insight,
December 5, 11:50 AM
Incredible images of Mother Earth. It is all of our responsibility to look past our short term existence here to ensure that she flourishes for millenia for our future generations.
Joy Kinley's curator insight,
December 6, 10:49 AM
The views of Earth from Space are fascinating. Mountains, deserts, volcanoes, islands all seen from above. My favorite is the city of Aleppo. What is yours?
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I had the shapefiles with the various neighborhoods of Providence and the good folks at "Click that 'Hood" were gracious enough to upload it and make a local quiz based on the the 25 neighborhoods of Providence (as defined by the city government officials). In addition to city neighborhood quizzes, they also have quizzes for regions such as Africa, South America and Europe. This is a crowd-sourced database, so if you have the right data, you can help them to create more online quizzes. Delete the scoop?
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A computer game wants you to map the world's cropland so farmers can get more out of each harvest.
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NPR has recently highlighted Crop Capture; Crop Capture is a game that uses Google Earth imagery to crowd-source agricultural data. From a pedagogical standpoint, this is a great way to visually introduce students the variety of agricultural landscapes that can be found around the world. This is an example of what many refer to as citizen science games which provides an alternative rationale for playing the game. Tags: agriculture, food production, mapping, geospatial, edtech. Delete the scoop?
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December 4, 7:30 PM
These types of approaches to crowd sourcing are becoming bigger and bigger by the day it seems.
In an era when the United States has been focused on new forms of conflict, the dangerous contest suddenly erupting in the East China Sea seems almost like a throwback to the Cold War.
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China has been very aggressive in how they assert their territorial claims in both the South and East China Sea. China is claiming control over the airspace of the East China Sea and the Senkaku Islands. While the U.S. government rejects this claim, they are encouraging commercial airlines to comply with China's request that all flight is this zone submit their flight plans to the Chinese government. Japan, on the other hand, does not want the Chinese to have this as a symbolic victory that would further legitimize their political control over this space. Why does China care so much about some minor islands? Why would other countries not want to accept China's territorial assertions? Tags: borders, political, conflict, China, Japan, East Asia. Delete the scoop?
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"This past evening UKEdChat focused on teaching and learning Geography. Aimed at educators teaching Geography at all levels, the session shared ideas, resources, apps, pedagogy, blogs…in fact, anything that supports the teaching and learning process in the subject."
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If you haven't ever followed a Twitter chat, they can be incredible sources for teaching ideas, resources, and geographic content. This last week #UKEdChat's topic was geography and if you missed it, they archived the highlights of the chat here. Consider listening to (and joining in) the conversations on #geographyteacher, #APHG, #sschat and many others. Delete the scoop?
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steve smith's curator insight,
December 1, 3:54 PM
Edchats are a great way to get some PD and start coversations about teaching practice. follow one or get involved !
Susan Wegmann's curator insight,
December 2, 3:58 PM
Twitter chat compilation #UKEdChat last week that was on grography. Also found on #grographyteacher, #APHG, #sschat and others! |
"Landsat has seen a lot in its day. In one spot of desert, where the Rio Grande marks the border between the United States and Mexico, the satellite program captured hundreds of images of fields turning green with the season, new developments expanding from El Paso, Texas, and clouds moving over the neighboring mountains."
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Since I have family on both sides of this line, I've always be fascinated by the U.S.-Mexico border as a cultural, political and economic phenomenon. Ciudad Juárez/El Paso are examples of 'twin cities' that form along the border and in many ways are one metropolitan area that has been brought together by the interactions available at the border; at the same time this regions is highly divided by spatial governance policies. Click here to download high resolution images El Paso/Ciudad Juárez. Delete the scoop?
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"This map illustrates the country's deep division – and why the protests might not be what you think. Ukraine has been wracked by protests for two-plus weeks over President Viktor Yanukovych's decision to reject a deal for closer integration with the European Union. Russian President Vladimir Putin had been pressuring Yanukovych to quit the EU deal and join with a Moscow-led trade union of former Soviet states instead. Will Ukraine's future be with Russia or with Europe?"
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The country of Ukraine is both ethnically and linguistically divided and since the fall of the Soviet Union, the partisan politics have mirrored these divisions. The northwestern portion of the country is primarily ethnic Ukrainian and with the majority speaking Ukrainian. This section of the country that is hoping to strengthen economic and political ties with the EU and face Europe; those that aren't as bullish on the EU here at least want to explore other options so they aren't overpowered by Moscow's shadow. The southeastern portion of Ukraine primarily speaks Russian with sizeable ethnic Russian populations (although many ethnic Ukrainians speak Russian here); not surprisingly, this is the part of the country that would rather join in an economic union with Russia and other former Soviet Republics, or at least not turn their backs on Moscow. Questions to Ponder: Why are language and ethnicity often tied to political orientation? Why might trading with all economic partners not be as viable an option? Delete the scoop?
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Victoria McNamara's curator insight,
December 11, 11:52 PM
Language and ethnicity are often tied to a political oriantation because maybe the people feel as if they can connect to someones ideas or beliefs because they are the same gender, race, or share the same cultural traditions. People like to be able to relate to others.
Tony Aguilar's curator insight,
December 12, 2:41 PM
language and ethnicity make a big difference in a country like ukraine, ethncity usually brings along with it relgious and political ties. It would be easier for a country divided as ukraine to ramain autonomous and trade with Russia, and the EU. It would not hurt the country to stay that way. Right now citizens are tearing down russia related statues and are politcally divided not wanting to merge with Russia with their president. it is important to choose what is most viable for their citizens and country
Extreme weather increases salinity of water in coastal areas while excessive demand in Dhaka leaves dwindling supply
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In what ways is access to safe drinking water both a physical geography and human geography issue? How do changes in one factor influence the others? Tags: Bangladesh, water, development. Delete the scoop?
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Tony Aguilar's curator insight,
December 12, 3:20 PM
too much salt in water and little technology to desalinize can be an issue caused by poor resources and natural conditions. Another issue is industrializastion and how that can increase polution to local waters as little regulations increase there and globalization is a factor that has opened up many jobs in bangledesh.
Facing religious discrimination in the Hindu-dominated job market, many are forced to assume fake identities.
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This is not that uncommon in India unfortunately. As the articles states, a government commission was appointed in 2005 to investigate the degree to which Muslims were disadvantaged in social, economic and educational terms. The commission concluded the socio-economic condition of most Muslims was as bad as that of the Dalits, who are at the bottom rung of the Hindu-caste hierarchy, also referred to as the "untouchables." Delete the scoop?
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Paige McClatchy's curator insight,
December 10, 10:21 PM
I wonder if India will ever adopt any anti-discrimination legislation that will protect Muslims from prejudice. The partition of India and Pakistan was largely for religious, then political reasons, but the lived reality does not translate to all Muslims in Pakistan and all Hindus in India.
Al Picozzi's curator insight,
December 11, 1:02 AM
Hiding their idenity to get a job or to even live. Much like many Jewish people did to survive in Hitler's Germany. They pretened to be Catholic, Protestant anything but Jewish. They did what they had to do to survive. The same is gong on in India, not on the scale of genocide, concentration camps, forced labor, etc., but it still is a form of opperession of a minority group in the largest "democracy" in the world. It dates back to the partitiion of India after British rule. Many Muslims were forced to migrated to what was then either West or East Pakistan, which is now Bangledesh. Not all left. There are about 127,000,000 Muslims in Indian manking it the second largest population of Muslims behind Indonesia, that is a sizeable minority even in a country of over 1 billion. The nation overall would benefit from equality in the job maket in that there probably many skilled workers in a basically untouched labor pool. The US has regulations against hiring practices based on one's religious belief, as well as age, gender, race etc., it is something that India might take an example from. I know the US isn't perfect on its labor relations in the past, but we have been doing a good job as of late...though there are still lingering issues that will be solved giving time. I tink its time for India to start becasue it will take a long time for things to change when they at least started.
"We're far less politically divided by geography than it may seem....Of course, it's true that Americans aren't of one mind on many political issues. But it is important that we not look at these maps and infer that we are so politically polarized by geography. In fact, most Americans live in places that are at least somewhat politically and ideologically diverse — even if that's not reflected in how congressional district boundaries are drawn. In terms of the most important driver of political choices — partisanship — most of us live in a purple America, not a red or blue America." Delete the scoop?
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Linda Alexander's curator insight,
December 9, 8:13 AM
Interesting map...but wondering if on closer scrutiny the urban areas tend to be more blue while the rural and more suburban areas redder.
Victoria McNamara's curator insight,
December 11, 11:47 PM
America has always had more than one political view on how the country should be ran. Before looking at this map I always thought each state was very clear if they were a democrat or republican but the map shows a mix. If there is a mix then maybe they should try to create a new political group that combines both parties views and ideas to make the country an even better one.
The railroad industry is eager to be the go-to oil shipper, but some worry it's moving too fast.
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Many hoping to stop environmental degradation of Canada's Tar Sands and the Dakotas "Kuwait on the Prairie" have opposed the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. It's been decades since crude oil has been shipped by rail in the United States but fracking technologies have opened up areas without oil pipelines to become major producers. As demonstrated in this NPR podcast, the railroad industry has seized on this vacuum and since 2009 has been supplying the oil industry the means to get their product to the market. Tags: transportation, industry, economic, energy, resources, environment, environment modify. Delete the scoop?
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Tony Aguilar's curator insight,
December 8, 3:46 AM
The idea of using trains instead of oil pipelines in the North Dakota regions is smart, over the idea of the time and energy it takes to transport oil through pipes. Big industry always causes parts of the enviornment to suffer but the lesser of the evils must be chosen. In the area of shipping oil on trains it is the sandy prarie like areas that can suffer physically. With oil business fracking has also been a big issue were rocks deep beneath the ground are broken up to release oil up to the surface. Yes this brings companies lots of money, but causes harm to homes, leaking oil, causing explosions and even earthquakes. This can be tricky especially when these kinds of companies are supported by the federal government
Connie Anderson's curator insight,
December 8, 3:01 PM
"Forward on climate?" This news is backwards and at least 40,000 people who attended "Forward on Climate" rallies throughout our nation in February 2013 will continue to question, protest peacefully, and convince others that we MUST reduce our dependence on oil no matter how it is transported!
ManuMan's curator insight,
December 8, 10:55 PM
As steel and rail built this county, oil and rail will rebuild it.
Part I, island biogeography in a World Regional context...click here to watch part II, why island biogeography matters in places that aren't on islands. All links archived at: http://geographyeducation.org/2013/12/06/island-biogeography/
Seth Dixon's insight:
Island biogeography operates on different principles than we see on the continents. Soem extraordinary creatures such as the komodo dragon and thylacine can be found in isolated places removed interactions with more generalist species. Alfred Russel Wallace made some extraordinary discoveries combining biology and spatial thinking. Island biogeography is pertinent today since habitat fragmentation (from urbanization and argicultural land uses) has rendered 'islands' out of the wilderness that isn't being used by humanity. Some animals such as the cougar are locally extinct from their historic ranges (extirpation). Tags: biogeography, environment, ecology, Australia, Oceania. Delete the scoop?
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Christian Allié's curator insight,
December 7, 8:17 AM
........"".... ... Part I, island biogeography in a World Regional context.. ....Part II, why island biogeography matters in places that aren't on islands.
Al Picozzi's curator insight,
December 7, 10:56 AM
I really could see the idea of island biogeography when looking at islands and the ocean and how they species could develop that way. Until I saw this video I do not think I could have made that cross over to continents. Now I do see it. If we build something across an open plain it will effect how species roam the area. I remeber seeing pictures of the Alaskan pipeline raised in certain area and could not until now figure out why. Now I know it was done, at least partly for, environmental reasons. So animals could still travel under it in order to move about. If not Alaska would have been cut in half and prevented the animals form moving across the pipeline. So as nature effected the developement of species with the rising and falling of ocean levels and islands, human effect the developmentof species with roads, farms and cities to name just a few.
Maegan Connor's curator insight,
December 8, 11:35 AM
I find the island biogeography to be really awesome because it's as if the small South Pacific islands are a completely separate world in terms of the creatures that live in the isolated environments. Growing up, the idea of the Komodo Dragon was terrifying and amazing because lizards are just supposed to be little, ugly reptiles and the existence of one large enough to eat us and named after the beasts in fairytales was fascinating. In Rhode Island, there isn't much in terms of exotic wildlife but even the species throughtout the rest of the U.S. don't completely compare to the rare creatures on the islands that have adapted to the conditions of living on small pieces of land. The land bridge is something I don't recall ever hearing of before and the way that it influences the animals' evolution and expansion is fascinating. I think of it in terms of humans because when immigrants cross seas to go to different countries, they are forced to adapt and they're families evolve differently than they would have in their homeland. The land bridge provided similar challenges for the marsupials and reptiles that are/were located on the secluded islands. Once again, I also find myself extremely annoyed with man's habit of killing off rare species for the selfish reasons of owning land and not being hunted by the animals whose land they've encroached upon.
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I recently received this question and immediately thought that this is a great geographic question, but one that geographic tools can be used to find the answer. I downloaded all the Rhode Island toponymns (place names) listed by the United States Board on Geographic Names and filtered out all the listed Islands (108 is the answer!!). A spreadsheet of the data didn't help to visualize this data so I created this interactive map. Only 1 of the locations didn't have coordinates, some are scarcely more than rocks, and this is only according to the the U.S. Board on Geographic Names, but this is the most complete map of islands in the state of Rhode Island that I could produce. Additionally, here is an article about some sailors who sought to explore every island of the Narragansett Bay. Delete the scoop?
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Tony Aguilar's curator insight,
December 8, 4:17 AM
It is interesting that RI as a small state has alot of areas to discover with a map and a good drive. There are many islands near jamestown and Newport and also near Westerly that resemble the Jettey rock like formations that also have lighthouses. There is so much to see and discover for its natural beauty. I am still amazed at the areas yet to discover in Rhode island. There are about thirty islands in Rhode Island Aquidneck is the largest, Conanicut is the second largest and Prudence ranks third
This paper-puppet animation celebrates the life of Alfred Russel Wallace, who is co-credited with Charles Darwin for the theory of natural selection. Read the story here: http://nyti.ms/1fhBbGw
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Some of the greatest discoveries in biology began as spatial discoveries. Alfred Russel Wallace made some amazing advances in biogeography and discovered the appropriately named Wallace Line. Tags: biogeography, environment, ecology, historical. Delete the scoop?
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Kelsey McCartney's curator insight,
December 10, 9:40 PM
A sweet animation of the wonderful Alfred Russel Wallace, the oft unaknowledged simualtaneous discoverer of evolutionary mechanisms.
"Muslims call it the Noble Sanctuary. Jews and Christians call it the Temple Mount." What happens when various religious groups claim the same territory as their own? Delete the scoop?
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Tony Aguilar's curator insight,
December 8, 5:38 AM
This site means so much to the Abrahamic religions. Currently the the real estate is mostly contested by Muslims and Jews. There are so many strong feelings that war can break out any time because of The Temple mount. What is left is to wait and see what happens from a poltical statement or even a biblical prophecy stand point. Those who believe in God should beleive that one day true peace will exist in this contested area. Right now with Netanyahu and other leaders a battle is waging for true ownership of the land. As years progress treaties and ceasefires are always modified to soothe the tension that exists in these areas.
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For those looking to justify the inclusion of geography in the curriculum, wanting to add a geography major at a school or need to justify the existence of geography education to a non-geo-evangelist, this is something to share. The Bureau of Labor Studies has declared ""Employment of geographers is expected to grow 35 percent from 2010 to 2020, much faster than the average for all occupations. Employment growth will be fastest in the professional, scientific, and technical services industry." Delete the scoop?
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Sally Egan's curator insight,
December 4, 11:36 PM
This sounds like a key reason for studying Geography.
Educating residents, teachers and youth in a costal community in Costa Rica to use geospatial technologies to investigate, map and make a difference. Delete the scoop?
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Lorraine Chaffer's curator insight,
December 3, 1:57 AM
Environmental management -.coastal and marine environments.
"The French have a wonderful word—flâneur—for someone who seeks to explore and understand the nature of a city's landscape, usually by taking spontaneous adventures amidst the ebb and flow of life going on around them. In this week's theme we invite you to lose yourself reading about the flâneur-esque adventures of Maptia's streetwise connoisseurs and explore a myriad of cities through their eyes."
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If you have yet to discover Maptia, a hybrid map/storytelling online platform, this is a good introduction. This article also serves as portal for 21 city profiles of cities around the world. Tags: neighborhood, urban, place. Delete the scoop?
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Linda Alexander's curator insight,
December 1, 11:04 AM
A wonderful site that currently explores 21 global cities. If you've ever traveled to India (any major city within it), Mexico City, Rome, or any another travel destination where the human street population is somewhat off the charts, you'll enjoy these blog posts. Meanwhile, I am thinking about entering a post of my own! This is a perfect site to share with students prior to journal writing or school trips abroad.
Helen Rowling's curator insight,
December 1, 8:18 PM
Gr8 immersion of stories of lives in other countries.
Tony Gough's curator insight,
December 9, 6:09 AM
Travel the world and read the short stories to learn more! |


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In a hearing focusing on anti-bullying legislation Friday at the Nevada Legislature, Dee Gregory's testimony was chilling.
Gregory is the father of the Fallon High School wrestler who was stripped then urinated on by teammates during a December trip to Las Vegas. It was an incident that school coaches and administrators initially did not report to authorities.
The incident, which was reported by news media across the state, has left Gregory's son broken and contemplating suicide. The incident shows that the state's anti-bullying laws need to be strengthened, Gregory said.
"What happened to my son has made it impossible for him to go back to school," Gregory told the Senate Education Committee. "Since Feb. 11, for 49 days my son has been hospitalized, and it is unclear when he will return to society or if we ever will.
"He wants to die and I work hard every day to keep him alive," Gregory said. "To him, death is the ultimate protection. To him, death is his safe zone. To him, death means freedom from pain. To be dead ensures him that no one will ever hurt him again or violate him. Unless the law is changed, there is not hope."
Two bills, SB 275 and SB 276, were designed after the Dec. 3 incident involving Gregory's son to beef up current anti-bullying laws in Nevada.
SB 275, sponsored by Sen. Shelia Leslie, D-Reno, would make bullying a crime, a misdemeanor for the first offense but a felony for the third offense. It also provides civil liability for school districts that fail to comply with anti-bullying laws.
SB 276, sponsored by Sen. David Parks, D-Las Vegas, would set up a bullying prevention fund for the state's general fund and force each Nevada school district to have an anti-bullying coordinator and every Nevada school to have an anti-bullying specialist and school safety team.
"The current law has made a mockery of my son and other victims," Gregory said. "(These bills) will not stop bullying and hazing completely, but it will decrease the number of victims because the aggressors will know that there are consequences for their actions. This criminal behavior needs to stop."


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