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2008

DPA Column

January: Sharing geology stories can have impact
Pathways to Profession Have Tales

April: Special sessions in spotlight
DPA Agenda Full in San Antonio

July: Follow actions that affect profession
Legislation Tracking Service Planned

October: Free to division members
DPA to Offer Online Ethics Courses

EMD Column

February: ‘Unprecedented’ number of sessions
EMD Set for San Antonio Meeting

May:Resource beginning to be tapped globally
Coalbed Methane’s Role Growing

August: ‘The new business of energy’
Special ‘EMD Day’ Set in Cape Town

November:

Understanding gains on ‘new’ reservoir
Shales Closing ‘Conventional’ Gap

DEG Column

March: It’s the sediment, stupid
Coastal Plain All Out-Go, No In-Come

June:‘Viewscapes’ a growing issue
Ugly Is In the Eye of the Beholder

September: Broad range of topics covered
DEG Gives Value Beyond Meetings

December: Most pressing environmental problem?
Perspectives from the Freshmen

2007

DPA Column

January: An Emphasis on 'Petroleum' in AAPG
DPA -- For the Love of the Game

April: Professional Initiatives on Agenda
Activities Accelerating for DPA

July: ‘Networkers and Shapers’
DPA Stands for Professionalism

October: Division of Professional Affairs
What Does ‘Professional’ Mean?

EMD Column

February: Convention Program Varied
EMD Set 'Unconventional' Sessions

May: Price Boosts Uranium E&P
Nuclear Is Part of Energy Equation

August: Non-Traditional Interest Increasing
Interest in Geothermal Heats Up

November: Gas Important to Energy Economics
Beyond Oil: The Critical Role of Natural Gas

DEG Column

March: Five Technical Sessions, Luncheon
DEG Getting Ready for Long Beach

June: Division Passes 15-Year Mark
DEG Planning for San Antonio

September: DEG Offers Experience and Expertise
Energy and Water Need to Mix

December: What’s Next? Keeping Focus
Statement Process Was Revealing

2006

DPA Column	January: GEO-DC Office, Board Certification DPA Plans Being Advanced	April: DPA Makes a Mark on Houston Schedule GEO-DC Has Broad To-Do List	July: ‘Compelling’ Incentives: DPA Adds Reasons to Be Certified	October: DPA Will Not Go Quietly Complacency Can Be Very Costly
EMD Column	February: 'Unconventional' Aspects EMD Has Active Houston Program	May: Energy Minerals Division: Will Oil Shale Be a Major Player?	August: Energy Minerals Division: ‘FutureGen’ Holds Promise for Coal	November: Gas Shales Tricky to Understand
DEG Column	March: Houston Program of Broad Interest DEG Topics Cover a Lot of Territory	June: Cooperative Ventures with EMD CO2 at the Center of DEG Projects	September: One Person Can Make a Difference Getting Involved Easy with DEG	December: Activities Offer Opportunities DEG Making Plans for the Future

2005

DPA Column	January: Activities, Funding Under Discussion Washington Office Grabs Spotlight	April: Or Is That Disinformation? It's True: Misinformation Abounds	July: Action Items Are Major DPA Has Full Agenda for the Year	October: D.C. Office, Training, Certificates Programs Advance DPA Running With Initiatives
EMD Column	February: Tax Credit Ignited Development Gas Shale Tapped for Big Pay	May: EMD Ready for Calgary Meeting Program Includes Member Discounts	August: Supply Future Favors Energy Minerals EMD Enjoying Renewed Interest	November: Training Available GIS Provides Information Edge
DEG Column	March: 'Hydrocarbons, Environment and Society' DEG Sets Calgary Meeting Program	June: Focus Is on Health, Safety DEG Creates New Committees	September: Ideas Welcomed DEG Has Opportunities for Service	December: Houston Courses Set DEG Appreciates Grant for Journal

2004

DPA Column	January: A Rewarding Journey Find the Zen of Networking	April: Because of Our Past, We Have a Future DPA Applauds Scientific Heritage	July: Ethics, Policy, Certification DPA Dealing With Practical Issues	October: Opportunities Not to be Squandered Answered Prayers -- and Promises
EMD Column	February: From Hydrates to Policy EMD Offers Varied Dallas Program	May: Fire and Ice for the Future EMD: Hydrates, Coal Gas Hold Promise	August: Membership Has Its Privileges EMD Positioned for the Future	November: Field Trip Planned at Calgary Meeting Oil Sands Tapped as Major Resource
DEG Column	March: Poised to Offer Help DEG a Resource for All Members	June: Outgoing Observations DEG, AAPG Need Each Other	September: Membership Is In Your Best Interest DEG's Issues Are Your Issues	December: Compliance Makes Good Stories DEG a Venue to Showcase Efforts

2003

DPA Column	January:	April:	July: Certification Can Pay Off DPA: Tool to Develop Professionalism	October: Your Network Could Be Your Safety Net Are You Ready for the Firing Line?
EMD Column	February:	May:	August: It Loves Acid Gas Coal Has CO₂ Capture Opportunities	November: MacKenzie Delta Production Tests Positive Gas Hydrate Research Advances
DEG Column	March:	June:	September: Old Behavior a Pro-Environmental Barrier So Many Articles, So Little Time	December: Living Life to the Fullest 'Giving Back' Has Lifelong Benefits