Fall Ubique Newsletter August 31, 2009
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The September 2009 issue of the American Geographical Society’s newsletter Ubique is now available online . This Fall’s issue features a profile of Judge Charles P. Daly (AGS President 1864-1899), news about the AGS publications, and an update on OpEd successes by the AGS Writers Circle. Information about the AGS Travel Program’s 2010 season is also featured. For more information, email the AGS Office.
New Educational Tours for 2010 August 21, 2009
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The American Geographical Society recently announced three new travel programs for the 2010 season. The Historic Coast of South America is a two-part voyage of exploration – Voyage I runs February 28-March 11, 2010 (12 days), and Voyage II runs March 10-22, 2010 (13 days). Empires of the East aboard the Clipper Odyssey runs April 9-26, 2010 (18 days) and spans a fascinating array of islands and landscapes that seamlessly weave together centuries of history and tradition with some of the most forward-thinking societies in the world. The Desert Crossroads & the Himalayas by Private Jet runs in three parts: March 20-April 4, 2010 (16 days), April 5-19 (15 days), and April 20 – May 3, 2010 (14 days). Full details of these fabulous educational tours can be viewed online at The American Geographical Society Travel Program website. For more information, call the AGS Travel Office at (888) 805-0884 or (603) 756-2553.
Hello world! August 20, 2009
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Welcome to the global blog of the American Geographical Society. This blog will feature news and information about the Society’s activities. The AGS website can be found at www.amergeog.org
Chris Duncan’s latest commentary August 20, 2009
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AGS Councilor and Business Management Consultant CHRIS DUNCAN recently wrote an expert commentary titled “Add Spreadsheets to your Risk Inventory” that appeared on the International Risk Management Institute’s website at http://www.irmi.com/expert/articles/2009/duncan07-enterprise-risk-management-erm.aspx. As Chris points out in his commentary,
“Cutting-edge technology providing the ability to visualize risks and risk relationships is increasingly common in the marketplace, as newcomers force entrenched technology companies to respond.”
