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Les armes à feu, l’avortement, l'immigration... Une kyrielle de sujets divisent les Américains et influencent leur vote. Mais comment expliquer cet important clivage dans les valeurs fondatrices du pays? Portrait des Nations-Désunies d’Amérique.

This map takes a critical look at the USA, subdividing it into 11 nations with their own histories and political orientation. While I think in actuality things are far more complex than our typical understanding of the USA with its 50 states, an alternative history is appreciable, especially as it builds a model to understand and strategize on current political issues. Valerie Lechene vl2302

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Wind map and weather forecast

The simple organization of layers in this map, along with the ease of navigability and the level of detail in the information being shown really gives a great sense of the meteorological conditions of the planet at any give point at this specific time. This information can become useful when looking to understand phenomenon such as storms of other weather events.

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Even though I do not consider myself to be a “New-Netherlander”, I appreciate some of the statements made with this map: 1. Some countries are nation-states and some are not. 2. The USA has many nations. 3. These nations are different from state boundaries.

The formation of sovereign states was necessary at a given time and space, but are their boundaries still relevant? I would be keen on creating maps that further this question.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/govbeat/wp/2013/11/08/which-of-the-11-american-nations-do-you-live-in/

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Even though I do not consider myself to be a “New-Netherlander”, I appreciate some of the statements made with this map: 1. Some countries are nation-states and some are not. 2. The USA has many nations. 3. These nations are different from state boundaries.

The formation of sovereign states was necessary at a given time and space, but are their boundaries still relevant? I would be keen on creating maps that further this question.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/govbeat/wp/2013/11/08/which-of-the-11-american-nations-do-you-live-in/

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I appreciate this map for its fine execution. I would be interested in working with this data set to engage with specific questions: Is Europe really secular? What countries/communities/cities are most religiously diverse? Are these the places that are most tolerant? Where are the longest-lasting religious conflicts?

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Is Europe really secular? What countries/communities/cities are most diverse? Most tolerant? Where are the most long-lasting conflicts?

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Readings 2

Please read the following two articles. Jon Gertner, "The Rise and Fall of the G.D.P." (New York Times Magazine, May 13, 2010). http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/16/magazine/16GDP-t.html Dirk Hebel, Marta Wisneiewska, and Felix Heisel, “Introduction” in Building from Waste (Birkhauser, 2014), edited by Dirk Hebel and Felix Heisel. http://www.dropbox.com/s/zsnvqx288l6tlqn/Building-from-Waste.pdf?dl=0

Assignment 2

Please create a five-minute presentation for Monday, February 1 that includes the following three items: (1) A sequence of drawings that tells a material story. (2) A template or label that could be used to show the embodied energy, and possibly other information, for any architectural material. (3) A “flash design” generated in one day for a building that is a showcase for your selected material.

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Great online tools for presentations

https://prezi.com/business/ https://www.mindmup.com/

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books

We’re celebrating National Coming Out Day a little bit early this year with our friends at everyoneisgay.

Join us on October 6th at housingworksbookstore in NYC to meet, mingle, drink free drinks, and celebrate the new book This Is a Book for Parents of Gay Kids. Hear stories from dannielle, kristinnoeline, holabrody, liam-lowery, and jennyowenyoungs!

This party is free, all ages, and open to the public. Tell your friends!