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Did Google Earth error send murderer to wrong address?
2013-02-10 23:28:36| CNET News.com
Dennis and Merna Koula were found dead in 2010. Their son was found guilty of murder. Yet the killing looked like a professional hit. Now some are wondering whether the fact that Google Earth sends searchers for another address to their house might provide the truth. [Read more]
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Journey beneath the surface of the Earth
2013-02-10 16:59:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Mercury News: A group of six UC Santa Cruz researchers is making its way back from Antarctica after nearly three months of work in the frozen wilderness. The scientists and engineers were part of a crew of 50 that drilled through a half mile of ice to explore a lake hidden under the West Antarctic Ice Sheet. The project, called Whillans Ice Stream Subglacial Access Research Drilling -- or WISSARD, includes nine collaborating institutions from across the U.S. The UCSC team focused on how the flow of water...
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Senior Earth Observation Consultant SCJ 2603
2013-02-08 17:38:07| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Senior Earth Observation Consultant J 2603 Summary A senior technical member of staff, recognised as an expert in their field and providing significant support in winning business. Objective Telespazio Vega intends to expand its commitment to developing EO data driven applications and services to be applied both in the commercial domain such as oil alternative energy and in governmentalscientific areas such as climate change scientific exploitation platforms. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an expert technical knowledge of at least one area of EO data analysis. Due to the close relationship between Telespazio Vega and our parent company, there is an expectation that exploitation of SAR data will be a significant but not sole driver in the activity. The candidate will be able to construct teams for and lead bids aimed at providing eitherboth themed EO scientific exploitation platforms andor commercial EO services. Recognised leadership in one of these fields would be a distinct advantage. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic senior self starter to work in close support with our sales team, prepare proposals, startup and execute projectsstudies and contribute to new and ongoing EO related services. This will include managing and working on the EO related projects. The candidate may be required to travel within Europe and must be willing and able to liaise with clients and subcontractors when needed. Responsibilities Duties Working with the sales team to promote Telespazio Vega in the EO and SAR fields Liaise with clients to fully exploit opportunities Writing proposals for new work in the Earth Observation field with a focus on SAR, scientific and commercial services. Support to in house QC activities and evolutions when needed Management of studies and projects. Performance of scientific and engineering activities on studies and majorprojects. Qualifications Experience Science based degree, or equivalent, in physics or remote sensing Postgraduate experience working with EO data Experience of working in a commercial environment Essential Skills Understanding of EO data andor services at an expert level Understanding of SAR, andor SAR image processing Understanding of EO data and EO data quality or calval Experience in the use of SAR images and applications Experience of proposal writing Desirable Skills Experience in ESA EO activities Experience in commercial EO activities Good appreciation of the business Experience of EO related to climate change monitoring or long term data preservation or scientific challenges related to themed fields eg Geohazards, Sea Ice, etc. Qualities Innovator, team player and comfortable working in an international environment Enthusiastic selfstarter Must be willing and able to travel within Europe Further Details All roles within Telespazio VEGA have a defined closing date, however if a successful candidate is found before the advert expires the role will be closed early. We would therefore advise any candidate to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Closing Date for applications is Friday 8th March 2013 Location of the position is Luton, UK Benefits Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package including holiday, life assurance and a contributory pension scheme are offered to the successful candidate Security In line with Asylum Immigration Legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.
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Fate of the Earth Takes Center Stage
2013-02-08 07:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
New York Times: Where is the great American play about climate change? Is there even a good one? Say what you will about the potential end of civilization as we know it, but theres no denying it is dramatic stuff. Thats why its odd that as climate change finally moves forward in the national conversation, with President Obama making it a centerpiece of his inauguration speech, New York theater has mostly avoided it. Short works and the recent Off Broadway play If There Is I Havent Found It Yet have touched...
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Local: Earth Log: Hazardous landfill leaders meet with town, foes again
2013-02-06 23:36:16| Waste Management - Topix.net
Leaders from the West's largest hazardous waste landfill met with townfolk in nearby Kettleman City last week about plans to renew a state operating permit.
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