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Final Post - So long and see you on TheEdge

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:03:06 -0500

This is our final post here at the News Illustrated blog. After much consideration, we have decided to move News Illustrated into our multimedia gallery, TheEdge. We have redesigned TheEdge to display the pages in a larger, easier-to-read format than the blog will allow. You can now read a full page without having to download a pdf or you can print one out with a simple right-click of your mouse. Here are a couple of examples: On TheEdge, you will also find our games, interactive graphics, data center, special features and a new widgets section. We will continue to post a new News Illustrated page every week, as well as updates to other features. So keep checking in. Thanks, Len De Groot Graphics Director

Stem cells aid in the regeneration of body parts

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:15:34 -0500

These cells are amazing. Research is expanding fast. Check out The National Institutes of Health resource for stem cell research to answer all your questions. Read about research in regenerative medicine, that is generating new tissue from your own stem cells. http://stemcells.nih.gov/info/2006report/ Download the Sun Sentinel's News Illustrated to see how stem cells will be used to grow your own teeth – in your mouth.

Afghanistan's election results: More violence to come?

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:16:05 -0500

Thursday marked Afghanistan's second-ever presidential election. At least 26 people were killed in scattered attacks, but overall the threat of violence did not keep people from voting. Preliminary numbers show that voter turnout was about 40-50 percent. That's not as good at the 70 percent voter turnout in the 2004 elections, but still good considering the threats and violence. What remains to be seen is how the results will play out. Both of the main candidates are claiming a victory at this point. Many fear that voters of the losing candidate will dispute the results as being fraudulent and start riots. Officials are warning candidates to help keep tensions down. Preliminary results should be announced Saturday night, though official results are not due for about two weeks. Also, here is an interesting video done by Democracy International showing what they did to keep the voting and results from being tampered with. For more information and updates as the election results move forward here are some links for you: - Brookings Institute's Afghanistan page has plenty of new information that gets updated regularly. - Election Guide's Afghanistan page - provided by IFES, an international nonprofit group dedicated to the building of democratic societies. They are one of the best sources of online updates for the election.

How tropical waves form

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 09:51:43 -0500

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Football helmet technology

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:46:35 -0500

Every football season, players across the country are treated for concussions. Although helmet technology has improved in recent years, traditional helmets sometime fail to protect a players brain from hits. Xenith — a company that makes innovative sports technologies — has developed a new football helmet that uses shock absorbers that adjusts to the magnitude of hits. It is designed to reduce the sudden movement of the head, which reduces the risk of brain injury. There are some high schools and colleges that are using the technology now, and the NFL could join the parade sometime in the future. Make sure you read this Sunday's News Illustrated page which talks about Xenith's new technology and also gives some incite on Riddell's concussion fighting helmet, the Revolution IQ. Here is a video about Xenith helmet technology: Here is a look at Riddell's helmet technology:

North Korea: Journalists freed

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:22:14 -0500

Want to know more about this country? Well, I've got info, links and a News Illustrated page. Download the page that ran in the Sun Sentinel. FOR INFO ON NORTH KOREA or pretty much anywhere else. GlobalSecurity.org and GlobalFirePower have a wide range of information, statistics, maps and lists of current events. Also, there are North Korean maps to download and print. Look to the CIA World Factbook to find a country's flag, maps, information about their people, economy, communications, transporation or military. INTERACTIVE MAPS National Geographic has an interactive map, with roads and satellite view. The Professional Travel Guide has information on top destinations, hotels, interactive map and geography.

Recession: Employment takes longer to recover

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 23:27:16 -0500

It can take months for employment to catch up to an economic recovery. Florida's unemployment rate often takes longer than the nation's.

Looking for something to do? Play cricket at the Lauderhill stadium!

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 09:20:26 -0500

For those who have driven by the Central Broward Regional Park off State Road 7 and Sunrise Boulevard in Lauderhill, then you probably know there's a really nice cricket stadium that was built to accommodate cricket tournaments, like last year's MAQ T20 International Tournament. However, since the stadium was built there have been few of the envisioned tournaments coming to the region, as highlighted in a Sun-Sentinel story by Georgia East that is coming Tuesday. So, let's do our part to help out the county and fill up those stadium seats by learning how to play cricket. Check out this graphic that my colleague Cindy did a few years ago. And if you're interested in American cricket leagues check out the Cricket Council USA. But if you do want to play: Be warned, the game could take a long time so definitely clear your schedules on a weekend afternoon.

Who owns the Arctic Circle?

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:26:56 -0500

The United States and other countries are fighting over who can claim the Arctic Circle, including oil and fishing rights. Billions may be at stake. Researchers at Durham University in the UK developed a map last year that shows the major claims and disputes. You can see a simplified version in Sunday's Sun-Sentinel, as well as a map of potential oil fields. The United Nations Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf will meet August 10, 2009 to decide who owns the those chilly northern reaches, including the North Pole. And Santa Clause may need a Russian passport.

Chanel

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 23:05:42 -0500

Attention fashionistas and Chanel fans, if you don't already have the Chanel iPhone application to stay on top of the latest styles on the runway, you can download it here: Download Sunday's News Illustrated this week to see why Chanel is such a classic name in fashion thats been around for 100 years!

Dangers of tanning

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:23:06 -0500

Are you out in the sun much? Well, don't forget your sunscreen and reapply every hour. Here is a graphic that shows how the sun affects your skin and what you should do to prevent skin damage.

Lobster mini season: A step-by-step guide to catch the crustaceans

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 09:56:19 -0500

This page dates back a few years, but fortunately, the techniques and rules are pretty much the same. The graphic was produced by Cindy Jones-Hulfachor. Download the page to learn how to catch them and get tips on keeping safe.

Man on the moon: Apollo 11 celebrates 40 years

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 21:21:17 -0500

Happy 40th anniversary, Apollo 11! July 20 marks the 40th year since Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin captured the world's imagination when they stepped foot on the lunar surface. How exciting must it have been to see those first steps on television in 1969! To commemorate the landmark event, I decided to do a News Illustrated focusing on the entire mission. My goal was to map out every step (no pun intended) from launch to splashdown. I was even fortunate to find timestamps to help tell the chronology, and used as many historical photos as possible to further tell the story. This is just one of those subjects that demand it tell its own story. What I wish I could have included was a timeline of the whole Apollo program, but I quickly ran out of space. So to give it the justice it deserves, here's a copy of the 30th anniversary page we did in 1999 by my former colleague Dan Niblock. And for more information, visit NASA's Apollo 11 anniversary page.

Dangerous cribs: Cribs recalled

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:41:56 -0500

Federal regulators say drop-sided cribs have been involved in millions of recalls, and responsible for dozens of infant deaths when the crib frame separates from the mattress.

Get more information on: Different types of cribs Features to look for when buying Check to see if your crib has been recalled

Ida the fossil, 47 million years old

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:57:44 -0500

She is the oldest primate fossil ever found. When Ida died she weighed a bit more than a pound and was only 9 months old. This little primate has a lot of scientists jumping. They have already made a documentary and book written on her. The images of the fossil are breathtaking. Take a look at graphics and video. IDA'S PLACE IN EVOLUTION See how Ida relates to other primates and human evolution. IDA IN 3-D View a model of Ida's skeleton spin in space. FULL-PAGE GRAPHIC Download this in-depth graphic I did on Ida, packed with info. Enjoy.