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The Atlas of Global Development is published by the World Bank and was featured in a UN Pulse blog post on Monday. The new 3rd edition [is] a comprehensive guide to the most critical issues facing our changing world presents a comprehensive overview of the world and its people at the start of the 21st […]
Here’s a color diagram (PDF) of Abbottabad Compound where Osama Bin Laden was killed. The diagram was posted by The Hill who said in a tweet that it was provided by the U.S. Department of Defense. Also, the Washington Post provides a diagram of the compound along with Google Earth imagery and raw video footage.
From a News Release: National Geographic Education today announces the beta phase of its newly redesigned website, NatGeoEd.org, inviting user feedback from all interested K-12 teachers, informal educators and families. NatGeoEd.org delivers an expanded and updated library of the National Geographic Society’s popular education content, combining National Geographic’s iconic media and expert resources with materials […]
About the United States Coast Survey: In 1807, President Thomas Jefferson established the Survey of the Coast to produce the nautical charts necessary for maritime safety, defense, and the establishment of national boundaries. Within years, the United States Coast Survey was the government’s leading scientific agency, charting coastlines and determining land elevations for the nation. […]
From an AP Article (via Salon.com): Jordan on Tuesday launched the world’s largest online antiquities database, which details every archaeological site in the country and aims to help preserve its treasures. Its creators said the Web platform could be a model for Iraq, where looters have plundered its ancient heritage. Experts said the Middle Eastern […]
From the Proximity Map Web Site: Enter a location and find out how close you are to a U.S. nuclear power plant. You can also click on the Layers tab to turn on information about fault lines and historic earthquakes. Once you’ve made your map, click the Share button to link to your map or […]
From a MyHeritage Blog Post: The NLS have uploaded a set of historical maps which overlay on Google Maps, making them easy to use and navigate. While there’s a focus on Scotland, there are maps for the whole of the UK also – and even beyond. Direct to Maps See Also: Georeferenced maps and applications […]
From Nathan Yau’s Wonderful “Flowing Data” Blog: The annual Malofiej awards, for top graphics in journalism, were handed out last week. The best map of 2010 went to National Geographic for the World of Rivers. Every river system in the world was mapped and scaled by annual discharge. [Clip] Showing everything doesn’t always work with […]
Japanese Nuclear Emergency: Radiation Monitoring As of 11:30 a.m. (EDT) on March 19, EPA’s RadNet radiation air monitors across the U.S. show typical fluctuations in background radiation levels. The levels detected are far below levels of concern. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has said we do not expect to see radiation at harmful levels reaching the […]
Legislator Demographics Over the past thirty-five years, legislatures have been transformed from institutions of nearly complete homogeneity to diverse bodies that increasingly reflect the American population. Since 1969, the number of women serving in legislatures has increased substantially from several hundred to 1,789-or 24.2 percent of the 7382 seats. About 60 percent of women legislators […]