Archives for November 21, 2005
The Centre for Earth Observation Science research positions
The Centre for Earth Observation Science (CEOS), Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources, University of Manitoba is seeking qualified candidates for several positions focusing on research into oceanic and atmospheric forcing of sea ice in the northern hemisphere. These positions will work collaboratively within a Network of Centres of Excellence known as ArcticNet (www.arcticnet.ulaval.ca). Further information can be obtained by contacting Prof. David Barber (dbarber@cc.umanitoba.ca) or through the web site at www.umanitoba.ca/environment/ceos.
Census Bureau updates population Profile of the United States
Surdex mapping firm official charged with bribery
A federal grand jury indicted the vice president of a Chesterfield-based aerial mapping firm Friday on charges that he bribed a public official to win government contracts. Russell Hoffmann, 48, of St. Charles, the vice president of Surdex Corp., faces four bribery charges in an indictment handed up in Omaha, Neb. Surdex performed more than $6 million worth of aerial mapping for the Corps of Engineers in Omaha, according to the indictment. See more at the St. Louis Dispatch – http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/stlouiscitycounty/story/86A033B19565FB8E862570BE00148F2E?OpenDocument