Peak Seasonal Ingredient Map

Nice interactive map shows what's fresh in your area (plus find ingredient descriptions, shopping guides, recipes, and tips)

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Retracing Abandoned Railroads and Trolleys

Trail Signs and Historical Maps

My latest projects have involved retracing the Right Of Way’s (ROWs) of railroads and trolleys in the vicinity of where I grew up in upstate NY. Historical Topo Maps are of course consulted and detailed satellite maps are a great tool for finding the remnants of these abandoned lines in today’s world. Often, when zooming in on satellite views, it is amazing to see how easy it is to follow the ROW that way.

Once out in the field, it is nice to find Kiosks and Trail Signage that details the history behind trail and the scenery you can expect to see along the way.

Simple infographics from yesteryear do a wonderful job of fusing map info with related visuals of landmarks.

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Check out the various early railroads and trolleys documented and the large array of maps provided. (Schenectady Railway, Saratoga's Electric Railways, Saratoga & Schulyerville Railroad)

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North Korea is a Black Hole

North Korean Electricity Black Hole

North Korea as seen from space: 

a barren wasteland, an expanse of ocean, a light-devouring black hole.

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Mapnificent

Mapnificent shows you the area you can reach with public transport from any point in a given time. It is available for major cities in the US and worldwide.

Interactive Map >

Life Expectancies Infographic

Charting the Life Expectancies of the World's Countries

Article > 

(with link to magnifiable infographic)

Based on data from CIA's World Factbook and the Encyclopedia Britannica. 

A fascinating study and stunning visual summation.

USA Carbon Footprint: Cities vs. Suburbs

Yikes!!  America's urban centers are locked inside vast rings of emissions-spewing suburban sprawl.

According to a new study, population-dense cities contribute less greenhouse-gas emissions per person than other areas of the country, but these cities’ extensive suburbs essentially wipe out the climate benefits. Berkely Article >

Carbon footprints 
Check out the Interactive U.S. Map >

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Beefing Up Population Density Won't Curb Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Our suburbs are responsible for 50 percent of America's household emissions – twice as much as their urban counterparts.

City dwellers tend to have smaller carbon footprints than their suburban neighbors. They use more public transportation and live in smaller abodes, whereas folks in the suburbs own more vehicles, have bigger homes, and enjoy larger household incomes. Article >

Composer/Musician Timelines

Timelines

Timelines are a great way to understand the chronological sequence of events, often inferring "cause and effect" that might not be as apparent if the events are listed out of sequence.

Have you ever wondered about...

• The sequence of compositions by a favorite composer and the events that led to their inspiration?  or... 
• Have you been curious to know the chronological history of a favorite pop group?

Composer/Musician Histories
From the Rolling Stones to Beethoven, use the Search Field - there is a lot of good stuff to be found.

  Try toggling to Text View for a different layout.

Pop

• Beatles >

Classical

I am partial to the Russians and Early 20th Century Composers :-)

• Prokofiev >
• Stravinsky >
• Socialist Realism and Music in the Soviet Union >
• Aaron Copland >
• Leonard Bernstein >
• 20th Century Music  One > Two>

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Also (although a little overwhelming...)

Classical Timelines >