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The Impact of Religion on Politics

For the first time in U.S. history, a Mormon is on a major-party presidential ticket. The Wall Street Journal examines the changing role of religion in America…

Aren’t religion and politics supposed to be the two things we are counseled not to discuss to avoid controversy?  This video hits on something that plays a role for both candidates in the 2012 presidential campaign in the United States: their faith and how voters perceive their faith.  This video discusses Mitt Romney, Barack Obama and some past presidents’ religious beliefs.  I feel this video handles very controversial topics in a thoughtful and fair manner given that it treats various religious traditions and political ideologies in a non-partisan manner.  The geography of religion might play an significant role in the outcome of the 2012 election.

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EARTH Masterpieces

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The natural landscapes shown as captured by satellite imagery is as beautiful as anything artists have ever created.  Some of the colors shown in the video may seem otherworldy.  Most of those color anomalies are due to the fact that remotely sensed images have more information in them than just what we see in the visible portion of the electromagnetic spectrum.  Some of these images are processed to show different bands so we can visually interpret data such as what is in the near infra-red band, skewing the color palette.

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Wind Map

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This is a repeat, but you simply MUST check out Louisiana right now on this map as Hurricane Isaac has made landfall.

“This interactive map is a ‘nearly live’ dynamic display of United States winds patterns (speed, direction and broad spatial context).  Click on the image to see the animated, large version.”

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Interactive Map of Olympic History

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You can see the effects of political climates over the history of the “modern” Olympics

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Online Educational Tools

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This is a primer on how to use online resources for geography students so they can learn more about the world by participating in global conversations (not just hearing about them).

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Physical Geography

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This a visually stunning video with clips compiled from the Discovery Channel’s series “Planet Earth.”


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Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech analyzed

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Nancy Duarte analyzes Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech using principles from her book, Resonate.

Today is the 49th anniversary of this famous speech, arguably the most important speech in American history.  May we remember his message forever.

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Here is the full original speech:

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30 Shocking and Unexpected Google Street View Photos

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Canadian artist Jon Rafman is an unusual photographer – he explores Google Street Views and takes screenshots of the most incredible sights here.

 

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Lack of sufficient services in Gaza could get worse without urgent action, UN warns

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Gaza’s problems in water and electricity, education and health will only get worse over the coming years unless remedial action is taken now, a senior United Nations official warned today.

 

The United Nations is playing a larger role in the reagion by asking for more humanitarian aid for Gaza and a change in the political status quo. 

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