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The Surveyor and Alpha Gal Syndrome
About forty years ago, I woke up in the middle of the night, itching. Now, it wasn’t a normal itch, it was taking…
Random Points
Old Ways and New
I love the small computer that fits in my pocket. With my smartphone I can conduct hands-free calls, check my calendar to avoid…
Bad Backsights
Alternative Path
I live in a state (no – not the State of Confusion) that requires applicants to be “a graduate of a land-surveying curriculum…
Rapid Fire
A “More Connected, Geospatially Aware Response Ecosystem”
In August 2026 it was my privilege to interview Kenyon Mossberg with the Ontario Police Department, and Octave Intelligence Vice President Ben Ernst…
Guest Editorial
The Surveyor and Alpha Gal Syndrome
About forty years ago, I woke up in the middle of the night, itching. Now, it wasn’t a normal itch, it was taking…
Random Points
Old Ways and New
I love the small computer that fits in my pocket. With my smartphone I can conduct hands-free calls, check my calendar to avoid…
Bad Backsights
Alternative Path
I live in a state (no – not the State of Confusion) that requires applicants to be “a graduate of a land-surveying curriculum…
Rapid Fire
A “More Connected, Geospatially Aware Response Ecosystem”
In August 2026 it was my privilege to interview Kenyon Mossberg with the Ontario Police Department, and Octave Intelligence Vice President Ben Ernst…
Book Review
Another Dusty Bookshelf
Hey there, y’all, it’s me, Lancer Vang, and I’m back with more books from my dusty bookshelf. Let’s talk about maps… and mapmaking……
Product Review
Product Review: Carlson Viking RTK
The Carlson Viking RTK Receiver is Carlson Software’s next-generation GNSS Smart Antenna, built in Maysville, Kentucky, and engineered to provide professionals in surveying,…
Measured Perspective
From a Tabletop Map to Trig-Star
At six, my son Jonathan grabbed one of my survey pencils, spread paper across the breakfast-table, and drew a map: our swimming pool,…
