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Welcome to this week's edition of the POB eNews...
The numbers are staggering: 34,273 dead after Cyclone Nargis and the resulting storm surge hits Myanmar, another 27,836 people are still missing; 11,921 dead after an earthquake rocks China's Sichuan province; and close to home, tornadoes tear through America's heartland killing at least 11 people. Sadly, the numbers grow.
Earlier this week, POB received news of the formation of BuildAction, a disaster management initiative created by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Headquartered in London, England, RICS is the largest organization of property, land and construction professionals with 40,000 members in 146 countries, including the United States.
The idea for BuildAction was born out of the enormous number of calls RICS received from surveyors of various disciplines wanting to volunteer their time and skill in relief efforts following Thailand's devastating tsunami in 2004.
BuildAction brings together building industry professionals and humanitarian workers to help vulnerable communities around the world prepare for and recover from disasters. Its aim is to bridge the gap between the immediate humanitarian relief that occurs after disasters and the long-term reconstruction process that follows.
While we all can send donations, thoughts and prayers to those whose lives have been devastated by these natural disasters, you may want to do even more. Consider sending yourself. All you need is your surveying skill. BuildAction will provide humanitarian training for individuals with no disaster-specific experience. For more information or to sign up, go to www.buildaction.org.
-Wendy Lyons, Associate Editor
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Coming up in POB...
July marks the return of the GEOLocator!
Don't miss your chance to get your listing in front of tens of thousands of surveyors. There is a listing perfect for every company and every budget.
Space closes May 28, so contact Pam Deneau (Western U.S.) at 248/244.1283 or deneaup@bnpmedia.com or Karen Moore (Eastern U.S.) at 248/244.6464 or moorek@bnpmedia.com. |
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The Machine Control Report
POB's sister magazine, Site Prep, just published the results of its exclusive study on the state of the machine control industry.
To learn how contractors are applying this technology and what the predictions are for its future potential, click to The Machine Control Report. |
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May 29-31
SLSA 2008 Annual General Meeting
Cypress Hills, Saskatchewan, Canada
306/352-8999
www.slsa.sk.ca
June 2-3
GeoGathering 2008 Conference
Estes Park, Colorado
www.geogathering.com
June 4-5
4th International Optech Terrestrial Laser Scanning User Meeting
Munich, Germany
www.optech.ca/measuringnewhorizons.html
June 14-19
FIG Working Week 2008
Stockholm, Sweden
www.fig.net/fig2008/
June 16-18
8th Annual Cityworks User Conference
Snowbird, Utah
www.azteca.com
For a more comprehensive list of events, visit POB's
Calendar of Events.
Do you have an event that should be highlighted here? Just send an e-mail with the date, location and event sponsor as well as the name, address and phone number of a contact person to lyonsw@bnpmedia.com. |
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Topcon Sales and Marketing Promotions Announced
A reorganization of the Topcon Positioning Systems sales and marketing personnel and duties has been announced by Jamie Williamson, senior vice president of sales and marketing.
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New Trustees Elected for National Museum of Surveying
The National Museum of Surveying announces the recent election of two new Trustees to serve on the governing body of the Museum. Denny DeMeyer from Washington and Joe Coppedge from Virginia will help to further the goals and objectives of the Museum by adding geographic diversity to the Board of Trustees and each bring new areas of expertise to the Board.
Loyola Enterprises Announces Monitoring Systems Division
Loyola Enterprises Inc., a leader in the precision spatial GPS market, announced the expansion of their Monitoring Systems Division. This division provides consultation on the development and integration of Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) solutions.
RICS President David Tuffin Announces Unprecedented Global Disaster Management Volunteer Initiative: BuildAction
RICS Americas, the New York City-based division of the London-headquartered Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the largest organization for professionals in property, land, construction and related environmental issues worldwide, is proud to announce the formation of BuildAction. |
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Join our team in Wonderful Wyoming!
We need CAD Technicians with a minimum of 1-2 years training/experience. Visit our Web site at www.wywaterrights.com for a complete listing of requirements and responsibilities.
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AEC Store Corner: HOT OFF THE PRESS
Business Management Handbook for Land Surveyors, by Daniel E. Beardslee, PLS
This 150-page handbook provides guidance for land surveyors who are interested in starting or improving their own business. Veteran surveyor Dan Beardslee provides valuable insight and information with real-life examples from his classroom (Business Management degree) and field experience (20+ years as a surveyor). He provides 21 business management rules for land surveyors to follow as well a number of sample financial statements and worksheets. This handbook is also provided in a spiral-bound format. Retail Price: $65.00
CLICK HERE to purchase.
Visit AECstore.com to view our all of our surveying resources and products! Call Stephanie at 248-244-1275 with any questions. |
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Joke of the Week: Military Rules in honor of Armed Forces Day, May 17
(This is just a sample: Check out our Web site for the full list or give me 50 push-ups.)
U.S. Army Rules:
1. Curse bitterly when receiving operational order.
2. Make sure there is extra ammo and extra coffee.
3. Curse bitterly ...
Problem: Land Boundary Law: Water Boundaries
Which of the following statements regarding reliction is not correct?
(A) Reliction is the uncovering of land by the recession of water.
(B) Reliction is the sudden and permanent withdrawal of a sea, river or lake.
(C) Reliction is also known as dereliction.
(D) Reliction is different from avulsion.
Cool Link of the Week: HP Calculator Training
HP offers self-paced, interactive tutorials that take you through each calculator's basic operations and key functions. Choose the learning style that suits you best: PDF-based learning modules, computer-based training or on-demand videos.
Click to POB's Fun & Games page to access the rest of this week's problem, the cool link and the jokes. |
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Frontier Village features new exhibits
What's a surveyor to do when his state has no musuem dedicated to surveying? Well, LeRoy Kautz, chairman of the North Dakota Society of Professional Land Surveyors, decided to create one. Now, after much time and effort by surveyors across the state, the museum opens its doors Memorial Day weekend.
Muro del odio: Surveyor stakes and costly mistakes on La Linea
A U.S. Border Patrol truck sits idle in the distance, while a line of surveyor's stakes stretch beside the dirt road, which runs along thick clumps of river cane hiding the Rio Grande. Each stake is tagged with a plastic orange ribbon. "Proposed Fence" is written along their sides ...
Boundary work below Natchez opens doors for John Peter Walker
Follow the expoits of land surveyor John Peter Walker as he works with Andrew Ellicott to mark the new Spanish-American boundary line east of the Mississippi River following the 1795 Treaty of San Lorenzo and then goes on to become one of the first to map the American Southwest. |
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