Safer From Above By Dr. Chris Lavers The world faces an unparalleled number of natural and, sadly, man-made humanitarian disasters. In 2004, for example, these disasters claimed tens of thousands of lives worldwide, the majority in the developing world. Current technology cannot prevent natural disasters, but space-based imagery can offer remote surveillance of man-made preventable disaster areas, critical for vulnerable groups at risk of human rights abuse. Since 2007, we have looked at how imaging may effectively support non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Climate change is also likely to increase the frequency of regional ethnic or resource-driven conflict. Porta Farm, Zimbabwe Wiped Out In 2006, an imagery research grant from the GeoEye Foundation provided incontrovertible proof of alleged human rights violations in Zimbabwe, where the government destroyed an entire community in Porta Farm. The Zimbabwe government began Operation Murambatsvina (Restore Order) in May 2005. Dr.
Real Estate Developers Adopt New Approaches Topping their last act is their next act. Setting records for per-square-foot sales falls someplace between their holy grail and an addiction. No wonder that everybody and his brother wanted in on the development contagion that overtook , and much of the nation, midway through the last decade: fortune, if not fame, seemed a sure thing, and unlike many other lucrative professions, developing buildings required no special diploma. “Every Tom, Dick and Harry had this grand vision of being a developer and wanted to get into the game,” said Kelly Mack, president of the Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group, “whether their background was law or construction or media or medicine. And there was no velvet rope to keep them out. Cash was easy to come by, inventory was being absorbed at miraculous rates, and irrational exuberance was the order of the day. The tactics Mr. The recovery took four years, and Ms.
DigitalGlobe and GeoEye Vídeo About More people than ever are making maps with a growing diversity of tools. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software is being used by a broad array of industries and users. Hundreds of web mapping sites exist, and tools for the relatively easy creation of map mashups (such as the Google Maps API) allow people to map their own data collected with GPS and by other means. Map making tools are proliferating and easily accessible: but how do you learn to make decent maps if you are not a professionally trained cartographer? The book Making Maps 2nd edition by John Krygier and Denis Wood (published by Guilford Press) was written for the Do It Yorself (DIY) cartographer – the student, the new GIS user, the internet user – anyone who wants to make maps that work and look great. This blog highlights resources that supplement the Making Maps book and help you to make better maps. John Krygier is Professor of Geography at Ohio Wesleyan University. Denis Wood‘s bio can be found here.
Shapeshifting: Transformations in Native American Art | North Shore Kid and Family Fun in Massachusetts for North Shore Children, Families, Events, Activities Calendar Resource Guide Shapeshifting is a common theme in today's fiction and science fiction, but did you know this theme has been present in Native American art, dance, music and story telling for millennia? Transformation lies at the root of the shapeshifting concept, and Peabody Essex Museum invites you to explore transformation through Native American paintings, ceramics, textiles, photographs, videos and monumental installations drawn from collections in the United States, Canada and Europe! You will have the opportunity to see rarely displayed historic pieces, accompanied by some of the finest contemporary pieces, and walk away with a deeper appreciation of the continuity of Native American Art and Culture going as far back as 200 B.C.E.! When: On Display January 14 - April 29, 2012 Prices: Included with museum admission
A Bunch Of Young Geniuses Just Made A Corrupt Corporation Freak Out Big Time. Time For Round Two. When you've got giant energy companies this scared, you must be doing something right. At 3:38, I snorted. Just sayin'. For more information on how you can help this amazing nonprofit win, you could go here. UPDATE (9/3/2013, 12 p.m. UPDATE (9/3/2013, 9 p.m. UPDATE (9/17/2013, 10 p.m. Apparently you guys are helping. Kym Nicolas Designs Caucasian Knot | Ingush law enforcers get ready to meet Olympic Flame On Monday, Magas hosted the meeting of the Antiterrorist Commission of Ingushetia. The main topics of the meeting were devoted to ensuring security during the Olympic Games in Sochi and the Olympic Torch Relay in Ingushetia. On the eve of the Olympic Games, law enforcers collect information about citizens travelling outside the republic. This was stated by Aikman Kuzgov, Secretary of Security Council of Ingushetia. The "Caucasian Knot" has reported that many experts have repeatedly mentioned the threat of possible terror acts that could be committed by extremists and aimed at visitors and participants of the 2014 Olympic Games. It is planned that the Olympic Torch Relay will be held in two cities of the republic Mages and Nazran. According to Alikhan Kuzgov, law enforcers conducted special training and briefings to increase vigilance among volunteers, torchbearers and other persons who would have access to the places of the Olympic Torch Relay in Ingushetia.