Gerrymandering is the art of drawing political boundaries to benefit a particular party. The term traces its origins to early 19th century machinations of Massachusetts governor Elbridge Gerry. In 1812 the governor approved the creation of convoluted districts that benefited his party. One of the districts wrapped around the city… Read more“Map Monday, gerrymandering US congressional districts”
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Map Monday, most common surname in each European country
What is the most common surname in Europe? As frequent readers know this blog has a deep fascination with names. Past posts have included my ramblings about how I created fictional character names and fantasy names. In addition to how I create names in my books, I’ve also blogged about… Read more“Map Monday, most common surname in each European country”
Map Monday, Jobs for College Grads
For most Americans their homes represent their single largest investment, but times are changing especially for college grads. The new challenger is a bachelors degree. The costs to attend college consistently outpace inflation. Other than healthcare, education costs are rising faster than those in any other sector of the economy. … Read more“Map Monday, Jobs for College Grads”