Matthew Latham

It’s a nice sentiment expressed here, but I think the reality is quite different, especially in these hard economic times.  Although I agree that it is a good idea to redevelop existing historic centers and take advantage of existing infrastructure, a combination of existing conditions and government regulations make this not feasible…[Read more]

I went to the same program as Eric, and it was good to have at least an introduction to GIS.  I use it in my practice occasionally.  Two full semester courses seems like overkill.  Too much for basic knowledge, but too little to land a GIS position, which mostly go to geographers.

Whatever you do, put your best, most impressive projects first.

I am keeping my legacy LEED AP and not going for a specialty at this time. The continuing education requirements seem rather cumbersome and do not overlap well with my continuing ed requirements for licensure. I have enough time and expense invested in credential maintenance right now, I do not feel like I need more of that at this time.

The burial at sea was absolutely the right thing to do. I thought it was so smart. The reason for doing so is because wherever Bin Laden would have been buried would have become a shrine and rallying point for other terrorists. Having him buried at sea makes it a little harder to have commemorative gatherings.