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Archives for February 9, 2012

Registration now open – 2012 Washington GIS Conference

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GeoGeeks in the PacNW, take note of the date,  May 7-9, 2012 for the 2012 Washington GIS Conference. This year’s event has a theme “Communicating Spatial Knowledge” and will take place in Tacoma, Washington.  Deadline for proposals is March 26. Some details… WAURISA is seeking potential speakers to provide fresh, dynamic solutions to today’s challenges. Presentations are invited that address the broad subjects of interest to GIS practitioners such as:

  • Communicating Spatial Knowledge
  • Mapping in the Cloud
  • GPS-enabled Mobile Devices and Apps
  • Public Safety GIS for Fire and Police
  • GIS Return on Investment
  • GIS Management Competency Model
  • Innovation on a Small Budget
  • Managing Annexations with GIS
  • Planning and Communication with the Public
  • 3D Visualization
  • Managing Utility Infrastructure with GIS
  • Transportation Planning and Construction
  • Environment and Wildlife Applications
  • Surveying
  • Cartography
  • Go “Green” with GIS
  • Open Source
  • Getting More Bang for the Buck
  • Government and Native American GIS
  • Applications
  • Propose Your Own Track!

See more info HERE on the WAURISA website

 See also @WAURISA on Twitter & the WAURISA LinkedIn Group

Using Twitter To Land A Job – Tips, Tricks, and Suggestions

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Like many of you, I’m sure you’re astounded by the number of your contacts, friends, and associates that have changed jobs recently. I receive regular updates via my LinkedIn service that tells me just how many of my contacts have changed their job and the number blows my mind! Finding a job is challenging indeed, however, more and more folks are turning to Twitter for that edge.  I’ve just rolled out an article that takes a closer look at how to use Twitter to find a job, I look at a recent GeoGeek success story, thanks to twitter, and finish off with a number of common sense tips and tricks.

So how can you get an edge? Well, I’m a good listener and observer and I can tell you that having some contacts within the hiring org and hearing about the position prior to being widely posted can give you a massive advantage. Using web resources and social media streams is a perfect tool. But what can you do?

Some other helpful hints & tips:

  • Keep your resume and cover letter templates up to date
  • Create multiple resume versions and cover letters tailored for a specific type of job
  • Create a good LinkedIn profile – many if not most hiring agents use LinkedIn
  • Keep your social media profiles and accounts clean and professional – HR people will search you!
  • If you see jobs posted in discussion boards on LinkedIn then reply Privately to the posting person

See more in the complete article  – Using Social Media and Twitter To Land The Perfect Job – Tips, Tricks, Trends and a Happy Ending

More Camera Love! The Pentax K-01 Designed by Marc Newson

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More treats for you shutterbugs like me! Here’s a fun, new device announced this week by Pentax – the Pentax K-01. Some very cool news out of Pentax.When is a camera more than a photographer’s tool? The answer is when it’s an object designed by Marc Newson, one of the most acclaimed and influential contemporary designer – Enter the Pentax K-01 (pronounced ‘kay- zero-one). The K-01 will be available in yellow, black and white in March 2012 for $749.95USD (body only) and $899.95USD (lens kit including new DA 40mm XS)

About the advanced functionality… The elimination of an optical viewfinder and quick-return mirror gave Newson more freedom in designing the camera body, and the K-01 showcases Newson originality in every detail. Available in black, white and Newson’s signature yellow colors, the K-01 features the designer’s autograph logo stamp on the bottom of each camera.

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PENTAX Optio WG-2 and Optio WG-2 GPS with 1080p Video

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An interesting new rugged, waterproof, dustproof  device from Pentax delivers strength, durability, GPS, and much more – perhaps an interesting option for anyone needing a fine camera for field work and jobs in rugged environments. Some major improvements in the latest Optio WG-2 models include:

  • High-resolution Full HD 1080p movie recording (1920 x 1080 pixels) at 30 FPS with high quality h.264 compression.
  • Waterproof to depths of 40 feet.
  • Digital Microscope mode with one additional macro LED (total of six lights) for excellent macro lighting of subjects as close as 1 cm.
  • A newly designed GPS module that delivers a shorter time lag before GPS start-up and longer battery life during GPS activation.
  • A new optional SportMount Chest Harness that straps-on the WG-2 for hands-free HD movie capture of every exciting moment of adventure on land, sea or in the air.

Priced at $349.95 USD, Optio WG-2 will be available in a choice of Black or Vermillion Red, while the Optio WG-2 GPS will be priced at $399.95 USD in a choice of Shiny Orange or Gloss White.  See complete details and Specs

Algoma U to Offer Degree Program in Geography

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This one for GeoGeeks in Ontario, Canada as Algoma University has been approved to offer a four-year honours bachelor of arts in geography degree, starting in September 2012. Some details… The new program will be organized into four major thematic areas: physical geography, human geography, human-environmental studies, and geomatics. Students going into the geomatics stream will have opportunities to gain real-world experience through practicum and co-op placements at the geomatics-focused branch of the Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre, the Community Geomatics Centre, and the Health Informatics Research Institute, which are all located on Algoma’s campus.See more in N. Ontario Business

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