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DETROIT — For the first time in more than 20 years, U.S. automakers are questioning a pillar of manufacturing: The practice of bringing parts to assembly lines right before they’re used.

What are the economic advantages to ‘just-in-time’ manufacturing?  What are some of the weaknesses that are a part of these transnational supply chains?  Is this the end of that economic model?  Why or Why not?  This article is a great reading for understanding industry and economic development . 

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11 Works of Art Made With Road Maps…

Geographically themes art…this is made completely from paper maps. 

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The National Geographic Education team has produced a fabulous site that has online GIS tools for understanding the environment of the Cheasapeake Bay watershed. Students can upload their data, click on various layers, and use drawing and measuring tools.  Other “Fieldscope” projects are available as well at: http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/program/fieldscope/  

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“In the poorest regions of the world, girls are among the most disadvantaged people on the planet.

—One billion people live in extreme poverty—70% are women and girls.67 million children worldwide don’t go to school, over half are girls.

—One extra year of primary school can mean 10-20% higher wages for a girl.

—When a girl in the developing world stays in school for seven or more years, she’ll marry later and have fewer, healthier children.”

This site links to the “Because I Am a Girl” initiative which is designed to break the cycle of poverty and strengthen communities.  http://www.planusa.org/becauseiamagirl/ 

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Isolation or inclusion – can India protect an ancient Andaman tribe on the verge of extinction?

“An ancient indigenous tribe is on the verge of extinction in India’s Andaman Islands. Habitat loss, disease and exploitation could wipe out the 400-strong Jarawa tribe, who still hunt using bows and arrows.

Lapses in policing and continued activity by tour operators, who encourage ‘human safaris’ where Jarawa women and children have in the past performed for tourists, are partly to blame for jeopardising the tribe’s existence.  Many activists want to close the main road into the tribal reserve to protect the tribe from further interaction with the outside world, but it is a lifeline providing food and work for the island’s 600,000 inhabitants.

To include or isolate?”

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This is a fantastic list of GIS education resources. 

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To successfully create a sustainable society, you need development in three areas: social, economic and environmental sustainability.  Gender empowerment, many argue is the key to creating a society that not only is more just, but is more sustainable.  For more read: http://www.rtcc.org/living/eu-summit-empowering-women-a-triple-win-for-sustainable-development/

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BBC News takes a look at who makes up the cast of thousands behind the sporting event of the year.

The Olympics are a massive undertaking with both local and international impacts. 

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What geographic factors (economic, cultural and environment) traits contribute to the that lead a long-standing and vibrant camel trade in India? Pushkar is home to the world’s largest camel fair, but is undergoing serious changes.  Not surprisingly, less open spaces and modernization are changing the traditional patterns of animal husbandry and the industry is drying up.

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