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Have some GeoNews that doesn't fit in another category? Here's the place. Try to keep it at least somewhat on topic.

The Global Positioning System IIF satellite, developed and built by Boeing, is the next generation of GPS space vehicle. (U.S. Air Force graphic)
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New GPS satellite launched by US Air Force, first in series to replace all existing GPS satellites

June 7, 2010 rockman Comments Off on New GPS satellite launched by US Air Force, first in series to replace all existing GPS satellites

The new satellites are for military as well as civilian use and are meant to replace the aging system of satellites that are currently in service. They offer a number of improvements, including a stronger […]

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It’s Official – USDOE ‘Pulls the Plug’ on Yucca Mountain

February 15, 2010 rockman Comments Off on It’s Official – USDOE ‘Pulls the Plug’ on Yucca Mountain

It’s been evident for a while that Yucca Mountain was history after it was announced that it’s funding was eliminated by President Obama. ENR is reporting that the USDOE is officially withdrawing its Nuclear Regulatory […]

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Weekend CUP – Feel the Love Edition (February 14)

February 15, 2010 rockman Comments Off on Weekend CUP – Feel the Love Edition (February 14)

Ground thawing at Boston’s Big Dig site continues to be monitored, thawing slower than anticipated – Boston Globe via ASCE SmartBrief Crews filling void under Plant City (Tampa Bay Florida area) elementary school – Tampa […]

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ASCE North Jersey Branch Geotechnical Group Upcoming Events

January 20, 2010 rockman Comments Off on ASCE North Jersey Branch Geotechnical Group Upcoming Events

GeoPrac.net Premier sponsor Moretrench would like to announce two upcoming events in the ASCE North Jersey Branch Geotechnical Group: Ground Freezing Challenges for Horizontal Connection Between Shafts Under Difficult Geologic and Hydrostatic Conditions by Mr. […]

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Wind turbines on 100m of fill? And other recent GeoThreads

January 4, 2010 rockman Comments Off on Wind turbines on 100m of fill? And other recent GeoThreads

I was poking around on the GeoThreads page which includes info on discussion forum threads from several different sites. Three recent threads from Eng-Tips.com caught my eye. Check them out. Drill techinique to go through […]

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Geotechnical News Magazine Seeks Software and Systems Articles

December 2, 2009 rockman 1

I received an email from Saeed Otufat-Shamsi of NovoTech Software (Disclosure: NovoTech is a GeoPrac Sponsor). He is involved with Geotechnical News magazine in Canada (www.bitech.ca) and asked me to post the following anouncement: I […]

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NASSPA Website Has New FAQ on Steel Sheet Piles

November 25, 2009 rockman Comments Off on NASSPA Website Has New FAQ on Steel Sheet Piles

The North American Steel Sheet Piling Association (NASSPA) recently posted a FAQ on steel sheet piles to their website. A few example questions: What is steel sheet piling? What are the advantages of hot-rolled sheet […]

Seattle's Beacon HIll Tunnel, constructed by Obayashi Corp
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Obayashi Corp Making It’s Mark on US Tunneling Jobs

November 20, 2009 rockman 2

Tunneling Business Magazine has a very nice cover story on Obayashi Corp, a well-known Tokyo, Japan-based mega-construction company with some impressive tunneling credentials.  In their 30-years of working in the US, they were the first […]

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Had to Share This – Dilbert’s Take on GeoPrac!

November 20, 2009 rockman 1

This struck home quite a bit for me! Of course I strive to make GP the best geo-related parasite…er,I mean website on the ‘net! Happy Friday!

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ADSC Wants to Know What Concerns You the Most?

November 18, 2009 rockman Comments Off on ADSC Wants to Know What Concerns You the Most?

Not in the metaphysical sense, but in terms of issues related to drilled shafts. Check out the survey on their homepage.

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