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Save the Polar Bears!

April 13, 2012

  Survey Ninja (and you) can Save the Polar Bears! The polar bears are dying. With climate change/global warming, the pack ice is melting and … Read More

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Burt’s solar compass

April 12, 2012

  The solar compass was designed by William A. Burt (United States Surveyor of Michigan and Iowa) and was introduced in 1836. The solar compass … Read More

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Contact Form

April 2, 2012

  It recently came to our attention that the contact form on the WB Wells website was not functioning properly. We apologize for any incovienace … Read More

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1966

January 14, 2012

  1966 MCMLXVI Mr. Wells dies this year. Robert Schleining (aka Big Dog), Mr. Wells business partner take over the firm. Brad Schleining, Robert Schleining’s … Read More

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1935

January 7, 2012

  1935 MCMXXXV January 8 – Elvis Presley is born January 11 – Amelia Earhart becomes the first person to fly solo from Hawaii to … Read More

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World hypnotism Day

January 4, 2012

  January 4th, 2012 is World Hypnotism Day. Relax and look deeply into my eyes….take deep breaths….slowly count backwards from 10. 10, 9, 8… you … Read More

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1977

December 29, 2011

  January 19 – Snow falls Miami, Florida for the only time in its history. February 11 – A 44lb-9oz lobster is caught off Nova … Read More

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1978

December 19, 2011

  1978 – MCMLXXVIII January 15 – The Dallas Cowboys win Super Bowl XII March 1 – Charlie Chaplin’s remains are stolen April 1 – … Read More

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Wright Brothers Day

December 17, 2011

On this day in 1903 Orville and Wilbur Wright made history by taking the first documented human flight. Of course prior to inventing the flying … Read More

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Jedi Planner

November 21, 2011

Our land use planner trained at Dagobah University under the tutelage of a little green guy. After returning to Earth he easily passed the AICP … Read More

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Who Is W.B. Wells?

In 1924, after graduating from Stanford University, Willard B. Wells founded W.B. Wells & Assoc. Inc in Portland, Oregon. Willard’s philosophy was to provide a quality product for a reasonable fee. We still follow Willard’s philosophy today.
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