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Ben Carson's Visit To Baltimore Met With Protesters

The retired Hopkins neurosurgeon, now the secretary of Housing and Urban Development, is in the city to talk about lead poisoning and ways to combat blight.




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MapProvision Sankey Overlay

MapProvision is an online service to present data as dynamic layers on an online map. They have now added an Sankey overlay feature.

This screengrab is a from a sample provided by them using World Trade Organization import and export data for 2017.
[See image gallery at www.sankey-diagrams.com]
Here I have selected imports of machinery being imported to Mexico. Flows displayed are based on value of the goods in mio US$ per year. Hovering over the arrows reveals detailed data, a summary of imports for the selected category is shown when hovering over the bracket at the destination.

This comprehensive blog post has more details on how to adapt the Sankey overlay and the different options you have, including color settings and minimum width for Sankey arrows. It also contains an embedded example for fish import to Japan.

Nice work and fun to play around with. Doing Sankey diagrams on a map is particularly challenging in my opinion due to routing issues and because in many cases trade flows between neighbouring countries tend to be high volume, so that the shortest Sankey arrow paths are typically the widest ones (as is the case with the U.S. here).




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Minnesota United players score big with surprise visits to youth soccer Zoom sessions

When some metro youth soccer teams switched to video-conference training sessions during the coronavirus pandemic, they found an unexpected new teammate on-screen.




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British Horseracing Authority Publishes Provisional Program For First Week Of Racing

On Sunday May 10, the UK Government will outline the next phase of its response to the coronavirus pandemic, which may include changes to its current social distancing restrictions and, potentially, a timeline for the resumption of sport. Horse racing industry leaders will then meet on Monday, May 11 to discuss the Government's announcement and […]

The post British Horseracing Authority Publishes Provisional Program For First Week Of Racing appeared first on Horse Racing News | Paulick Report.




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NEW TRAFFIC PATTERN ON I-83, HANOVER STREET BRIDGE CLOSED THIS WEEKEND: Jim Russ' Weekend Traffic Advisory

The Hanover Street Bridge will be closed this weekend. Part of Greene Street in the downtown area will be closed on Saturday. There are new traffic patterns on I-83 Southbound in Timonium and on I-95 in Bel Air. Mid-day work continues on I-97 in Crownsville and on MD 295 in Westport. The Southbound Harbor Tunnel on I-895 remains closed for long term work.




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Texting your vet? The future of pet care could be virtual visits

Texts, e-mails and video chats may become part of the future of pet care.




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NEW TRAFFIC PATTERN ON I-83, HANOVER STREET BRIDGE CLOSED THIS WEEKEND: Jim Russ' Weekend Traffic Advisory

The Hanover Street Bridge will be closed this weekend. Part of Greene Street in the downtown area will be closed on Saturday. There are new traffic patterns on I-83 Southbound in Timonium and on I-95 in Bel Air. Mid-day work continues on I-97 in Crownsville and on MD 295 in Westport. The Southbound Harbor Tunnel on I-895 remains closed for long term work.




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Former Jason Servis Trainee Call Paul Fatally Injured During Belmont Workout

Multiple graded stakes winner Call Paul, formerly trained by Jason Servis, had to be euthanized on Wednesday morning at Belmont Park. The Daily Racing Form reports that the colt suffered catastrophic injuries to his left hind leg during a workout over the training track. The 4-year-old Pennsylvania-bred son of Friesan Fire was breezing for the fourth […]

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National parks visitors should plan for 'new normal'

After closing amid the coronavirus pandemic, the National Park Service is testing public access at several parks across the nation, including two in Utah, with limited offerings and services. Visitor centers and campgrounds remain largely shuttered at Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef, but visitors are welcome at some of the sites.




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Triple Crown News Minute Presented By Kentucky Equine Research: Arkansas Derby’s Deeper Division

By all accounts, the second division of Saturday's Grade 1 Arkansas Derby from Oaklawn in Hot Springs, Ark., going as the 13th race on the 14-race closing-day program, is much deeper in quality than the first division, which is dominated by the Speightstown colt Charlatan, likely an odds-on favorite. Nadal, who like Charlatan is an […]

The post Triple Crown News Minute Presented By Kentucky Equine Research: Arkansas Derby’s Deeper Division appeared first on Horse Racing News | Paulick Report.




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Grand Canyon National Park implements the South Rim Visitor Transportation Plan Phase I construction to begin at the Canyon View Information Plaza

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/implementation-of-south-rim-visitor-transportation-plan.htm




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Phase I Construction of Grand Canyon's South Rim Visitor Transportation Plan Begins

Construction began this week on visitor improvements outlined in Grand Canyon National Park's South Rim Visitor Transportation Plan.  https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news-2009-05-01-phase-i.htm




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Propane line break causes short-term closure of Grand Canyon Visitor Center

Propane line break causes short-term closure of Grand Canyon Visitor Center https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/propane-line-break-causes-short-term-closure-of-grand-canyon-visitor-center.htm




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Improvements at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center and Mather Point in Grand Canyon National Park Continue to Progress

Construction on Phase I of the improvements called for in Grand Canyon National Park’s South Rim Visitor Transportation Plan (SRVTP) continues to progress.  https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-08-24_phase_i.htm




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Transition to New Road Alignment to Begin September 8 as Improvements at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center and Mather Point Continue

As the first phase of improvements called for in Grand Canyon National Park's South Rim Visitor Transportation Plan nears completion, the transition to the new South Entrance Road alignment will begin on Tuesday, September 8.  https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-09-02_phasei.htm




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New Visitor Center Parking Expected to Open in Time for Thanksgiving

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news_2009-11-12_phase_i.htm




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National Park Service Announces Award of Contract to Operate Grand Canyon Visitor Transportation System

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/national-park-service-announces-award-of-contract-to-operate-grand-canyon-visitor-transportation-system.htm




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National Park Service Announces Availability of Revised Environmental Assessment for new Science and Resource Management Facility in Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Steve Martin has announced that a revised environmental assessment (EA) for the construction of a new Science and Resource Management Facility in the park is now available for public review and comment. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/national-park-service-announces-availability-of-revised-environmental-assessment-for-new-science-and-resource-management-facility-in-grand-canyon-national-park.htm




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Grand Canyon National Park will offer free shuttle service between the gateway community of Tusayan and the Grand Canyon Visitor Center again this year

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-national-park-will-offer-free-shuttle-service-between-the-gateway-community-of-tusayan-and-the-grand-canyon-visitor-center-again-this-year.htm




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Grand Canyon Visitor Center Soon to Have Theater

The Grand Canyon Visitor Center will soon be getting an addition – a theater for the park's new interpretive orientation film. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2010-06-10_theater.htm




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Grand Canyon National Park Welcomes Two New Division Chiefs

Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Steve Martin recently welcomed two new division chiefs to the park’s management team. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/13jul10_news.htm




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Youth visit Grand Canyon National Park for Two Weeks of Inspiration

The National Park Service and its partner Grand Canyon Youth designed this pilot program to get youth into the outdoors and inspired by the unique scenery and resources of Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/22jul10_news.htm




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Improved Mather Point and Visitor Center Plaza Areas Now Open to Public

Phase II of the improvements called for in the South Rim Visitor Transportation Plan/Environmental Assessment (Transportation Plan) is now substantially complete; and Mather Point and the Visitor Center plaza areas have reopened for public use. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-01-06_phaseii.htm




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National Park Service Begins Process to Revise Backcountry Management Plan for Grand Canyon National Park

National Park Service Begins Process to Revise Backcountry Management Plan for Grand Canyon National Park https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/national-park-service-begins-process-to-revise-backcountry-management-plan-for-grand-canyon-national-park.htm




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National Park Service to hold open house public meetings on revision of Grand Canyon National Park's Backcountry Management Plan

https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/news-5may2011.htm




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Grand Canyon to celebrate improvements to Mather Point and Grand Canyon Visitor Center area

On Wednesday, June 15, Grand Canyon National Park will celebrate the completion of two years of improvements to the Mather Point and Grand Canyon Visitor Center area. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-05-26_mather.htm




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Youth to Share their Grand Inspiration with Park Visitors

Grand Inspiration participants developed a collection of paintings, creative writing, and photographs that will be on display at Grand Canyon National Park Headquarters from July 8 – August 8, 2011. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2011-06-29_grin.htm




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Grand Canyon National Park = visitors, money and jobs for local economy

A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that almost 4.4 million visitors spent more than $415 million in Grand Canyon National Park and in gateway regions around the park in 2010. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-02-28_economics.htm




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Exciting New Exhibits Installed at Grand Canyon Visitor Center

Grand Canyon National Park recently completed installation of new interpretive and orientation exhibits at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center located near Mather Point on the South Rim. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-04-23_exhibits.htm




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Youth artists bring images of the inner canyon to South Rim visitors

Grand Canyon National Park and partner Grand Canyon Youth are pleased to announce the opening of an exhibition of works by 10 young artists. The grand opening of the exhibit will be held from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 7, in the Park Headquarters lobby. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2012-07-05_grand-inspiration.htm




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Grand Canyon National Park Open to Visitors

Grand Canyon National Park continues to welcome visitors from across the United States and the globe. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/grand-canyon-national-park-open-to-visitors.htm




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Visitor Fatality at Grand Canyon National Park

On Sunday, March 9 at approximately 2:00 p.m. the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a report of an unresponsive male at the South Entrance Station. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/visitor-fatality-at-grand-canyon-national-park.htm




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Visitor Fatality at Desert View Campground in Grand Canyon National Park

On Monday, June 9 at approximately 9:40 p.m. the National Park Service received a 911 call reporting an unconscious man at the Desert View Campground within Grand Canyon National Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/fatality-at-desert-view-campground.htm




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Tourism to Grand Canyon National Park creates $476 million in Economic Benefit Report shows visitor spending supports 6,238 jobs in local economy

A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 4,564,841 visitors to Grand Canyon National Park in 2013 spent $476,194.8 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 6,238 jobs in the local area. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/tourism-to-grand-canyon-national-park-creates-476-million-dollars-in-economic-benefit-report-shows-visitor-spending-supports-6238-jobs-in-local-economy.htm




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Grand Canyon Issues Drinking Water Advisory for North Kaibab Trail: All Other Park Water is Safe for Consumption

The National Park Service is issuing a drinking water advisory for the following areas along the North Kaibab Trail, Manzanita Rest Area (Roaring Springs) and Cottonwood Campground within the backcountry at Grand Canyon National Park. The rest of the park including South Rim Village, Desert View, Indian Garden, Phantom Ranch and North Rim Developed Area is not affected by this advisory and water is safe to drink. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/drinking-water.htm




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Grand Canyon Lifts Drinking Water Advisory for North Kaibab Trail: All Park Water is Safe for Consumption

The National Park Service is lifting a drinking water advisory that was issued on Friday, October 31st for the following areas along the North Kaibab Trail, Manzanita Rest Area (Roaring Springs) and Cottonwood Campground within the backcountry at Grand Canyon National Park. Water in the rest of the park including South Rim Village, Desert View, Indian Garden, Phantom Ranch and North Rim Developed Area continues to be safe to drink. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/lift-advisory.htm




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Visitor Fatality at South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park

On Sunday, May 24th, park rangers responded to a report of an unconscious man in the vicinity of Grand Canyon Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/visitor-fatality-at-south-rim-of-grand-canyon.htm




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Record-Breaking Visitation at Grand Canyon; Expect Long Waits at Entrance Stations and Shuttle Bus Stops for Independence Day Weekend

Visitation at Grand Canyon National Park is up 20 percent in 2015. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/record-breaking-visitation.htm




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rand Canyon News Release Release date: Immediate Contact(s): Emily Davis Phone number(s): 928-638-7609 Date: September 8, 2015 Crews Repairing a Break in the Transcanyon Pipeline Grand Canyon, Ariz. – A break in the Transcanyon Pipelin

Because of a break in the Transcanyon Pipeline, there is no drinking water available on the North Kaibab Trail. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/pipeline-break.htm




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Recent Visitor to the North Rim Treated for Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever

Grand Canyon National Park, the National Park Service Office of Public Health, Coconino County Public Health Services District, and other park partners are investigating a positive case of tick-borne relapsing fever (TBRF) contracted by a recent visitor to the North Rim. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/tick-borne-relapsing-fever.htm




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Grand Canyon National Park Receives Provisional International Dark Sky Park Status

The National Park Service (NPS) and the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) announced at last night’s Star Party that Grand Canyon National Park is now a Provisional IDA International Dark Sky Park. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/provisional-dark-sky-park.htm




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Grand Canyon National Park Celebrates 6 Millionth Visitor in 2016

Grand Canyon National Park celebrated its 6 millionth visitor as its final National Park Service Centennial event. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/6-millionth-visitor-2016.htm




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North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park to Open as Planned May 15 with Limited Visitor Services and Water Conservation Measures

The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will open as scheduled, on May 15, with limited visitor services and water conservation measures due to a break in the North Rim water pipeline. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/north-rim-open-may-15-water-conserve.htm




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New Short Film Teaches Visitors about "Living with Fire in the Grand Canyon"

Visitors to Grand Canyon National Park can now learn more about the role wildland fire plays at Grand Canyon. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/short-wildland-fire-film.htm




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UPDATE: Water Treatment Advisory for Cottonwood and Manzinita

Grand Canyon National Park is advising hikers that they need to treat their drinking water at the following locations: Indian Garden **NEW LOCATION** Cottonwood Campground Manzinita Resthouse https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/water-treatment-advisory.htm




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Update Water Treatment Advisory

Hydration while hiking is critical to human health-- ensure that you are drinking enough water for physical activity. Grand Canyon National Park is advising hikers that they need to treat their drinking water at the following locations: Cottonwood Campground Manzinita Resthouse https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/update-water-treatment-advisory.htm




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Water Treatment Advisory Lifted

Hydration while hiking is critical to human health- ensure that you are drinking enough water for physical activity. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/updated-water-treatment-advisory-lifted.htm




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Statement from Grand Canyon National Park on the Resumption of Visitor Services Following End of Government Shutdown

Following the enactment of the continuing resolution, staff at Grand Canyon National Park resumed regular operations Tuesday, January 23, 2018. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/visitor-services-resume.htm




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Grand Canyon South Rim in Level 3 Water Restrictions; NPS Urges Visitors and Residents to Use Water Mindfully

The South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park has implemented Level 3 water restrictions following a series of breaks in the Transcanyon Waterline. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/level-3-restrictions.htm




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Grand Canyon National Park Changes Entrance Fee to Address Infrastructure Needs & Improve Visitor Experience

The National Park Service (NPS) announced today that Grand Canyon National Park will modify its entrance fees beginning June 1, 2018 to provide additional funding for infrastructure and maintenance needs that enhance the visitor experience. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/2018-entrance-fee-changes.htm