After the Nov. 6th referendum, the question of Puerto Rico’s political status vis-a-vis the United States for the future is actually murkier than it was before. The Puerto Rican voters have spoken, but the meanings of the plebiscite results are still being debated.
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I have a weak spot for art that uses cartography as both the medium and canvas. This links you to the artist’s site, but you may also wish to see this article with a nice gallery of his cartographically inspired art.
Tags: art, geo-inspiration.
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MEXICO CITY — Juan Chiu Trujillo was 5 years old when he left his native Mexico for a visit to his father’s hometown in southern China. He was 35 when he returned.
Migratory patterns and globalization can lead to some intriguing cultural blends that would seem improbable 100 years ago. This story of shows vividly how ethnicity does NOT always correspond to culture.
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Coastal and low-lying areas that would be permanently flooded in three levels of higher seas.
This interactive feature is designed to answer a simple, yet profound set of questions. What areas (in over 20 cities around the U.S.) would be under water if the ocean levels rose 5 feet? 12 feet? 25 feet? The following set of maps show “coastal and low-lying areas that would be permanently flooded without engineered protection.”
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TED Talks How can we fit more people into cities without overcrowding? Kent Larson shows off folding cars, quick-change apartments and other innovations that could make the city of the future work a lot like a small village of the past.
This talk is relevant not just because it focuses on many urban issues; it also is a fantastic demonstration of how to use spatial thinking to solve problems.
Tags: density, urban, spatial, planning, TED.
See on www.ted.com
10 ways to go green this holiday season. Zero Waste holiday tips from Eco-Cycle.
This infographic combined with these recommendations are some simple reminders that mass consumption and waste does not comtribute to global joy or cheer.
See on ecocycle.org
Finding Materials: This site is designed for geography students and teachers to finding interesting, current supplemental materials. To search for place-specific posts, browse this interactive map. To search for thematic posts (organized by the APHG curriculum) see GeographyEducation.org Also you can search for a keyword by clicking on the filter tab.
Staying Connected: You can receive post updates in the way that best fits how you use social media.
Update Notifications: Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest.
Email: Click ‘follow’ button at top right of this page.
Sites with Content: WordPress, Scoop.it.
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As Catalonia goes to the polls, Sid Lowe looks at one of the region’s great cultural sporting icons and its role in Catalan identity…
Sports and cultural identity of a region are often intertwined. As Catalonia is poised to break from Spain, this video shows how the local teams (especially FC Barcelona) are at the center of political identity and part of the very fabric of the political movement that is pushing for independence.
Tags: sport, Spain, Europe, devolution, autonomy.
See on www.guardian.co.uk
Using addresses you input and your choice of icons, we add your child’s favorite places to a custom neighborhood map that includes real cartographic features, such as street names and north arrow.
What happens when a city planner becomes a parent? Kids Placemaps! Combining cartographic expertise and a desire to start geography education at a very early age, the founders of Kids Placemaps have personalized a child’s geography in a tangible, simple fashion.
See on www.kidsplacemaps.com
