Mapping the Homeless of LA

In January 2015 the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority carried out a survey of the homeless in Los Angeles County. The survey estimated that there were 44,359 homeless living in the county. Using the data from the count the Los Angeles Times created a dot map to visualize the distribution of homeless people throughout the county.

Each dot on the Where are L.A. County’s Homeless? map

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Making Vintage Panoramic Maps

The Buffalo News has created a nice interactive map from an 1880 panoramic map of Buffalo, created by E.H. Hutchinson. The Buffalo News interactive version of the map allows you to zoom-in and explore this vintage oblique view of the city in close detail.

The map includes a number of map markers which provide information about some of the landmarks shown on the map and some historical photos of

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Eunhyuk hints that SM doesn't like Super Junior D&E's new song

Article: 'Weekly Idol' Super Junior D&E reveals a new song "SM doesn't like it"

Source: Newsen via Nate

MC: "Your new song isn't SM style"

Eunhyuk: "Is that why SM doesn't like it?"
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1. [+148, -16] I like Growing Pains because it doesn't have those autotunes in Super Junior's songs.

2. [+131, -34] If they're singers, they should sing live.

3. [+82, -31] Super Junior D&E's songs are really good! Before you bash them, go and listen to Growing Pains and Still You.

4. [+22, -14] I think it's amazing that Super Junior is still releasing albums and promoting. It's nice to see an artist who debuted when I was in middle school still doing well. SuJu hwaiting!

5. [+21, -9] I liked Oppa Oppa, Can You Feel It, and Growing Pains! I found both have good voices and I like their cheerful stages! I was looking forward to their new album and I was bummed it was a Japanese album. I'll make sure to listen to the new album! Hwaiting

6. [+20, -8] Super Junior is good at live, why are people bashing them for it? Listen to them before bashing.

7. [+17, -7] I like the song because it has the unique vibes from Donghae's self-composed songs.

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Idols need passion for long-run?

Pann: Idols have to truly enjoy the stage to long-run

1. [+172, -0] This is true. Once an idol loses their passion for stage, it's the end for them. At the end, the fans also get tired.

2. [+169, -0] Stanning is fun only when it's a hard-working idol.

3. [+156, -0] Once they stop wanting to do better, it's the end.

4. [+71, -0] Yes. Yunho is already a legend but on I Live Alone, he danced as soon as he got up and worked hard for the stage. I learned people like him are bound to succeed.

5. [+66, -0] Visuals aside, the main essence is the stage. Idols shine on the stage and visuals are only a supporting factor. What's the point of having nothing but a shining visual?

6. [+59, -0] Even 10-year fans get disappointed when their idol half-asses on the stage ㅋㅋㅋㅋ Working hard for the stage is a right manner for the fans.

7. [+53, -22] This reminded me of Bigbang, Winner, and BTOB.

8. [+44, -0] A lot of stans leave their fandoms because their idols put less efforts into the stage. It can be more critical than dating rumors ㅋㅋ

9. [+36, -2] I dislike Bigbang but this post reminded me of Bigbang. At their concerts, none of the songs are the same as the digital versions because every song has adlibs and edits.

10. [+36, -1] Yes and they also have to be thankful... Once they get used to the fans' love and take it for granted, it's the end.

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The Key Seats in the Midterm Elections

The New York Times has mapped 62 key House seats which could go either way in this year's midterm elections. The Democratic Party must win at least 23 Republican held seats to win the House in November. To take control of the House the Democratic Party or the Republican Party must reach the 218 seats needed for a House majority

In Tracking the House Races to Watch in the 2018 Midterm Elections

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Exploring Stonehenge's Prehistoric Neighbors

Stonehenge is one of the most iconic prehistoric monuments in the world. Every year it is visited by over 1.5 million people. I wonder how many of those visitors visit any of the other 300 odd Neolithic and Bronze Age barrows that are within walking distance of Stonehenge.

One way to appreciate the astonishing prehistoric landscape around Stonehenge is by exploring the Stonehenge Barrow Map.

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Saving Half the Planet

The biologist Edward O. Wilson argues that if we conserve half the Earth’s land & sea we will be able to save most of the planet's biodiversity from extinction. His proposal is a simple to understand concept which, if implemented, could save life on planet Earth. The Half-Earth Project was born out of Wilson's proposal to ensure that Earth's biodiversity is saved by protecting half all the

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The American Murder Rate Map

A new interactive map allows you to explore trends in violent crimes in America's biggest cities. The map, created by a team of social scientists at New York University, allows you to view the murder rates in cities across the USA.

At launch American Violence consists of an interactive map visualizing the murder rates in 84 of the largest U.S. cities. Going forward the map will also show

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Fracking in California

California's Getting Fracked is a story map created by Faces of Fracking to illustrate the impacts of fracking in California. The map takes you on a tour through some of the state's most high-intensity fracking sites responsible for some of the most serious environmental and health concerns.

As you scroll through the story the locations of oil & gas wells in the LA Basin are added to a

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3D Models in Mapbox GL

Andrew Harvey has created an impressive demonstration overlaying a 3D model on top of a Mapbox GL map. His Add a 3D Model to a Mapbox GL JS Map places a 3D model of a radio telescope on top of an interactive map.

Adding a 3D model to a Mapbox GL map allows the user to view the model from lots of different angles. If you right-click on the map you can rotate around the model and adjust the angle

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