Does Privacy on Facebook, Google, and Twitter Even Matter? | Fast Company: "What was Google thinking? When the search company launched Buzz a couple of months ago, engineers came up with what they thought was a clever way to kick-start the new social-networking service: They would build Buzz directly into Gmail. Kick-starter number two: Buzz would mine your contacts so you didn't land in a sterile service all by your lonesome (which is what happened with Google Wave). There was only one problem with that plan. Buzz showed the world a list of the people you emailed most often. Apparently no one at Google considered that gaping flaw. What's more, the service was public by default, so anything you said on Buzz would be visible to everyone. Cue Internet kerfuffle, played out mostly over fuming Facebook and Twitter posts. Which was hilarious, because everything you say on Twitter is public by default and the first thing you do after joining Facebook is hand over your email user names and passwords so it can build your social network. Perhaps Google was thinking that we wouldn't mind."
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Friday, April 30, 2010
FLASH MOBS - Association Bisnow - Washington
FLASH MOBS - Association Bisnow - Washington: "You may have seen the YouTube clips of strangers simultaneously freezing in place at Grand Central Station or randomly dancing in sync to a Michael Jackson song on the streets of Stockholm. Now, a DC non-profit is harnessing the power of flash mobs."
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HP Acquires Palm
I've been a Palm customer/user for a long time now. I've owned Palm Pilots, Treo smart phones, and have always had a warm spot in my tech heart for the company. I even went back and bought a Palm Pre after finally leaving the brand altogether.
Now comes the announcement that HP has acquired Palm. I'm not sure what to make of this, but I don't think Palm was going to be able to survive on its own. These 2 were competitors in the area of the PDA so maybe combining forces will be a good thing. At this point, I'm taking a wait & see attitude. Here is the press release:
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Now comes the announcement that HP has acquired Palm. I'm not sure what to make of this, but I don't think Palm was going to be able to survive on its own. These 2 were competitors in the area of the PDA so maybe combining forces will be a good thing. At this point, I'm taking a wait & see attitude. Here is the press release:
HP to Acquire Palm for $1.2 Billion
Combination will accelerate HP’s growth within the more than $100 billion connected mobile device market
PALO ALTO and SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 28, 2010HP and Palm, Inc. (NASDAQ: PALM) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which HP will purchase Palm, a provider of smartphones powered by the Palm webOS mobile operating system, at a price of $5.70 per share of Palm common stock in cash or an enterprise value of approximately $1.2 billion. The transaction has been approved by the HP and Palm boards of directors.
The combination of HP’s global scale and financial strength with Palm’s unparalleled webOS platform will enhance HP’s ability to participate more aggressively in the fast-growing, highly profitable smartphone and connected mobile device markets. Palm’s unique webOS will allow HP to take advantage of features such as true multitasking and always up-to-date information sharing across applications.
“Palm’s innovative operating system provides an ideal platform to expand HP’s mobility strategy and create a unique HP experience spanning multiple mobile connected devices,” said Todd Bradley, executive vice president, Personal Systems Group, HP. “And, Palm possesses significant IP assets and has a highly skilled team. The smartphone market is large, profitable and rapidly growing, and companies that can provide an integrated device and experience command a higher share. Advances in mobility are offering significant opportunities, and HP intends to be a leader in this market.”
“We’re thrilled by HP’s vote of confidence in Palm’s technological leadership, which delivered Palm webOS and iconic products such as the Palm Pre. HP’s longstanding culture of innovation, scale and global operating resources make it the perfect partner to rapidly accelerate the growth of webOS,” said Jon Rubinstein, chairman and chief executive officer, Palm. ”We look forward to working with HP to continue to deliver industry-leading mobile experiences to our customers and business partners.”
Under the terms of the merger agreement, Palm stockholders will receive $5.70 in cash for each share of Palm common stock that they hold at the closing of the merger. The merger consideration takes into account the updated guidance and other financial information being released by Palm this afternoon. The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of domestic and foreign regulatory approvals and the approval of Palm’s stockholders. The transaction is expected to close during HP’s third fiscal quarter ending July 31, 2010.
Palm’s current chairman and CEO, Jon Rubinstein, is expected to remain with the companyThursday, April 29, 2010
CFP: 7th International Conference on Preservation of Digital Objects (IPRES 2010)
CFP: 7th International Conference on Preservation of Digital Objects (IPRES 2010)
September 19 -- 24, 2010
Vienna, Austria
http://www.ifs.tuwien.ac.at/dp/ipres2010
The Austrian National Library and the Vienna University of Technology
are pleased to host the International Conference on Preservation of
Digital Objects (iPRES2010) in Vienna in September 2010. iPRES2010 will
be the seventh in the series of annual international conferences that
bring together researchers and practitioners from around the world to
explore the latest trends, innovations, and practices in preserving our
digital heritage.
Digital Preservation and Curation is evolving from a niche activity to
an established practice and research field that involves various
disciplines and communities. iPRES2010 will re-emphasise that preserving
our scientific and cultural digital heritage requires integration of
activities and research across institutional and disciplinary boundaries
to adequately address the challenges in digital preservation. iPRES2010
will further strengthen the link between digital preservation research
and practitioners in memory institutions and scientific data centres.
SUBMISSIONS
iPRES2010 will adopt a two-track scheme, focussing on research Papers
reporting on novel, previously unpublished work, as well as case studies
and best practice reports in both a *Full Paper* as well as a *Late
Breaking Results* track. The conference programme will be designed to
encourage interaction between these areas, rather than seeing them as
separated fields. A selection of outstanding papers from the iPRES2010
will be invited for submission to a special issue of the International
Journal of Digital Curation.
Furthermore, iPRES2010 will offer a set of *Tutorials* on the Sunday
preceeding the conference, as well as focussed *Workshops* following the
main conference.
Submissions are invited for full and short papers, demos/posters,
panels, workshops, and tutorials. All contributions will undergo a
peer-review process by members of the Programme Committee.
More information, including instructions for submission, is available at
the iPRES2010 homepage. (http://www.ifs.tuwien.ac.at/dp/ipres2010)
TOPICS (include but not limited to):
- Theoretical, Formal and Conceptual Models of Information and
Preservation
- Trusted Repositories: Risk Analysis, Planning, Audit and Certification
- Scalability and Automation
- Metadata Issues for Preservation Processes
- Business Models and Cost Estimation
- Personal Archiving
- Innovation in Digital Preservation: Novel Approaches and Scenarios
- Training and Education
- Domain-specific Challenges: Web, GIS, Primary/Scientific/Sensor Data,
Governmental & Medical Records
- Case Studies and Best Practice Reports: Systems, Workflows, Use Cases
IMPORTANT DATES
Workshop Submission:
Workshop Notification of Acceptance:
Paper/Tutorial/Panel Submission: May 5, 2010
(midnight IDLW, GMT
-12hrs)
Paper/Tutorial/Panel Notification of Acceptance: June 18, 2010
Submission of final versions: July 11, 2010
Conference: September 19-24, 2010
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September 19 -- 24, 2010
Vienna, Austria
http://www.ifs.tuwien.ac.at/dp/ipres2010
The Austrian National Library and the Vienna University of Technology
are pleased to host the International Conference on Preservation of
Digital Objects (iPRES2010) in Vienna in September 2010. iPRES2010 will
be the seventh in the series of annual international conferences that
bring together researchers and practitioners from around the world to
explore the latest trends, innovations, and practices in preserving our
digital heritage.
Digital Preservation and Curation is evolving from a niche activity to
an established practice and research field that involves various
disciplines and communities. iPRES2010 will re-emphasise that preserving
our scientific and cultural digital heritage requires integration of
activities and research across institutional and disciplinary boundaries
to adequately address the challenges in digital preservation. iPRES2010
will further strengthen the link between digital preservation research
and practitioners in memory institutions and scientific data centres.
SUBMISSIONS
iPRES2010 will adopt a two-track scheme, focussing on research Papers
reporting on novel, previously unpublished work, as well as case studies
and best practice reports in both a *Full Paper* as well as a *Late
Breaking Results* track. The conference programme will be designed to
encourage interaction between these areas, rather than seeing them as
separated fields. A selection of outstanding papers from the iPRES2010
will be invited for submission to a special issue of the International
Journal of Digital Curation.
Furthermore, iPRES2010 will offer a set of *Tutorials* on the Sunday
preceeding the conference, as well as focussed *Workshops* following the
main conference.
Submissions are invited for full and short papers, demos/posters,
panels, workshops, and tutorials. All contributions will undergo a
peer-review process by members of the Programme Committee.
More information, including instructions for submission, is available at
the iPRES2010 homepage. (http://www.ifs.tuwien.ac.at/dp/ipres2010)
TOPICS (include but not limited to):
- Theoretical, Formal and Conceptual Models of Information and
Preservation
- Trusted Repositories: Risk Analysis, Planning, Audit and Certification
- Scalability and Automation
- Metadata Issues for Preservation Processes
- Business Models and Cost Estimation
- Personal Archiving
- Innovation in Digital Preservation: Novel Approaches and Scenarios
- Training and Education
- Domain-specific Challenges: Web, GIS, Primary/Scientific/Sensor Data,
Governmental & Medical Records
- Case Studies and Best Practice Reports: Systems, Workflows, Use Cases
IMPORTANT DATES
Workshop Submission:
Workshop Notification of Acceptance:
Paper/Tutorial/Panel Submission: May 5, 2010
(midnight IDLW, GMT
-12hrs)
Paper/Tutorial/Panel Notification of Acceptance: June 18, 2010
Submission of final versions: July 11, 2010
Conference: September 19-24, 2010
Cone Beam for the General Practitioner?
The above video was shot last June in Chicago at the 3rd International Congress on 3D Dental Imaging. Even though the video is almost a year old, I believe what I said still holds true. I've been involved with 3D imaging for a while now and I continue to be amazed at the things that I see which would not have been possible without this technology.
We had a new server installed last Friday which, among many other benefits, features almost 2 terabytes of storage. The greatest use for that amount of storage will be the 3D scans that I continue to archive. Our old server had limited disk space and was making storage problematic but now I've got more than enough to do what I need to do.
As dentistry's "Technology Evangelist" I often find myself promoting technologies that others may not understand yet. To those of you who are questioning the need for 3D, take a look at a few scans. Ask your colleagues who use it what they think of it. Of better yet, drop me an email and come take a look at my Gendex CB-500HD and see for yourself. The increased knowledge will change the way you practice!
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
The Nonprofit Quarterly | The Nonprofit Quarterly | Nonprofit Newswire | Four Reasons Your Nonprofit Should Reconsider Facebook
The Nonprofit Quarterly | The Nonprofit Quarterly | Nonprofit Newswire | Four Reasons Your Nonprofit Should Reconsider Facebook: "April 27, 2010; Source: Nonprofit Tech 2.0 | Is your organization on Facebook? Like myriad other nonprofits, NPQ is. We came to the social media game after much careful consideration, and so it's heartening to see other trusted advisors offering critical advice about the subject. The primary question behind the article at hand is 'What has Facebook done for you?'—or, if you're not there yet, what will it do?"
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Volunteers can access centralized database for nonprofits - The Reporter
Volunteers can access centralized database for nonprofits - The Reporter: "With support from organizations such as United Way, First 5 Solano and the Valero refinery in Benicia, a new online volunteer center for Solano County has been launched.
The new site allows local nonprofit organizations to sign up to be part of a mass database, where those interested in donating or volunteering time can find nonprofits in need of the help.
The new Web site, www.volunteersolano.com, was launched last week and,
starting in the summer, after the organizations have signed up, volunteers will be able to access the site for volunteer opportunities by ZIP code."
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The new site allows local nonprofit organizations to sign up to be part of a mass database, where those interested in donating or volunteering time can find nonprofits in need of the help.
The new Web site, www.volunteersolano.com, was launched last week and,
starting in the summer, after the organizations have signed up, volunteers will be able to access the site for volunteer opportunities by ZIP code."
Keeping Your Child Safe Online
Kids are getting online more than ever these days, especially those who are into social networking websites such as Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace. I've seen kids as young as six or seven years old with Facebook accounts. While these websites can be fun, they can also be dangerous if they fall into the wrong hands and as a parent, it's your duty to make sure your child know the risks and how to protect themselves from harm's way.Kids love to get online and are often more knowledgeable than their parents and teachers. That's why it's important that parents and teachers should take steps to learn about what's happening online and what their kids are involved with. Kids left to their own devices could end up in a number of troublesome situations, from dealing with a cyber-bully or a schoolmate with ill intent, to facing child predators or even con artists.
Communication is important. Talk to your kids about what they're doing online and remind them of the danger they could face and what to be on the lookout for. But there are other things to do to keep your kids safe.
1. Take advantage of parental controls. Children don't want their parents watching every move they make but many websites offers ways for parents to monitor or control their children's online activity while respecting their privacy. Talk to your kids about exactly what you plan to monitor or control and be honest with them to gain their respect.
2. Keep your computer in an area of the house where you can be there to keep an eye out, without hovering over your child's shoulder. Insist computers stay in the kitchen or living room and not in a bedroom or office, where your child can lock themselves away to get online.
3. Don't allow your children to meet random strangers whom they've met online. In the event your child absolutely has to meet someone, make sure a parents or trusted adult accompanies them. Make sure your children know the potential risks of someone not really being who they say they are.
4. Make sure you know the "code" your kids are using online. Acronyms such as "TAW" means teachers are watching and "PA" means parent alert. There are dozens of other ways kids use code to let their online friends know there is an adult around. If you see these frequently, you may want to investigate further what your child is doing.
4. Make sure your child's teacher is monitoring their online usage. Many schools have blocked certain websites but with kids' knowledge of the web, they can find other ways to get into trouble. With computers in almost every classroom these days, teachers should constantly monitor their students' use. If a student is clicking out of a window when you walk by or a group has gathered around one computer screen, chances are, your students are not doing what they should be.
5. Let your child know that they do not have to feel uncomfortable having a conversation online, just as in real life. Whether it's a friend or stranger they're talking to, make sure they know that feeling scared, trapped, threatened, or offended is not OK and it is OK to end that conversation. Talk to them about how they can end the conversation promptly and let them know they can talk to you about how they feel.
6. If you do set up a Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, or other social networking website, make sure your child is taking advantage of the privacy settings. Make sure your kids are only adding friends who aren't safe to talk to and keep an eye out for anything suspicious.
7. Make your children aware of malicious information, such as spam or virus threats. Help them understand what it means and what they should and shouldn't open or click on.
8. Google your children's names on a regular basis. Again, you don't want your child to feel like you are spying on them, but you can do this to show them just how easy it is for ANYONE to find out anything about them. If your child has a blog, a social networking site you are not aware of, or have posted any information about themselves online, it will most likely come up in a search.
9. Again, communication is key. Make sure your kids know that not everything they see online is legitimate and talk to them about incidents in the news, so they know the risks.
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Samsung Unveils the Fastest STORY™ External Hard Drive with USB 3.0 Interface
Not long ago, I told you about the USB 3.0 standard that was coming soon to USB devices that you'll be purchasing. The latest device to be added to that mix is the Samsung Story. This 3.5 inch portable hard drive is 10 times faster than current USB 2.0 devices.
It's available in 1TB and 2TB sizes and with USB 3.0 speed, backing up even large amounts of data will be much easier than it is currently. Also, factor in getting the info back off the drive. In the case of a crash, it's important to get the backup info onto a new server or machine that will act as the server as fast as possible. The Story will allow you to do just that.
Here's all the info from the press release:
SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a world leader in digital consumer electronics and information technology, today announced the fastest external hard drive yet in its STORY™ Station product portfolio – the Samsung STORY™ Station 3.0 with the SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface. The top-of-line 3.5-inch external hard drive now offers 10 times faster speed compared to the previous USB 2.0 interface, making it the ideal storage solution for saving and retrieving crucial data in the blink of an eye.
“The Samsung STORY™ Station 3.0 has been built for advanced users who demand fast transfer speed and data security without sacrificing design”
“The Samsung STORY™ Station 3.0 has been built for advanced users who demand fast transfer speed and data security without sacrificing design,” said H.S. Lee, vice president, storage marketing, Samsung Electronics. “The STORY Station creates a seamless user experience that allows users to move large chunks of high-quality multimedia content with minimal wait time.”
The SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface offers a maximum transfer rate of 5 gigabits per second (Gbps) compared to 480 megabits per second (Mbps) in USB 2.0. Users can now transfer 4 MB of music (equivalent of a 3-minute song) or image files (6megapixel camera in hi-resolution photos) in approximately 0.02 seconds and an HD movie in 2.3 minutes. The new interface is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 and 1.1 interfaces.
In keeping with Samsung’s world-class design tradition, the STORY Station line-up is the winner of an iF award 2009 in product design category. The minimalist design was inspired by retro electronics and combines a grey, brushed aluminum casing with the logo stenciled in red. The casing materials are RoHS-compliant, and the ventilation slits facilitate even heat dissipation to ensure reliable performance.
Designed with the environment in mind, the STORY Station 3.0 features three energy-saving modes including idle, sleep and suspend. The standby power level meets requirements for the European Union EuP (Energy Using Products) Directive for Standby Regulation.
The STORY Station 3.0 drive, available in densities ranging from 1TB to 2TB, is a part of the growing STORY product portfolio. The line-up now offers the widest range available in premium desktop storage – The STORY Station USB 2.0, the STORY Station Plus with e-SATA and USB 2.0, and the latest STORY Station 3.0. Preloaded software suites include Samsung Auto Backup, SecretZone™ and SafetyKey™ for data encryption and password protection.
The Samsung STORY™ Station 3.0 drives will be available globally now and it features a three-year warranty.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Enhancing the Donor Experience : FundRaising Success
Enhancing the Donor Experience : FundRaising Success: "n her presentation at the 47th AFP International Conference on Fundraising in Baltimore earlier this month, Bridget Brandt, senior marketing manager at Sage Nonprofit Solutions, discussed some keys to creating loyal donors through their experiences with your organization. Here are some takeaways from the session, titled 'How You Can Create Experiences That Foster True Loyalty.'"
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Reasons to Be Wary About Text Giving - Give and Take - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Reasons to Be Wary About Text Giving - Give and Take - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Reasons to Be Wary About Text Giving
By Jacquelyn Kasuya
Mobile text giving, if used improperly, could result in the loss of committed donors for anonymous, one-time, low-dollar gifts, Jeff Brooks, a nonprofit consultant, writes in a column for this month's FundRaising Success magazine."
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By Jacquelyn Kasuya
Mobile text giving, if used improperly, could result in the loss of committed donors for anonymous, one-time, low-dollar gifts, Jeff Brooks, a nonprofit consultant, writes in a column for this month's FundRaising Success magazine."
Professional Guides — Pistachio
Professional Guides — Pistachio: "Professional Guides
Industry-specific guides to Twitter, by profession."
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Industry-specific guides to Twitter, by profession."
CFP: ACRL National Conference March 30th-April 2nd 2011, Philadelphia, PA
CFP: ACRL National Conference March 30th-April 2nd 2011, Philadelphia, PA
ACRL National Conference March 30th-April 2nd 2011, Philadelphia, PA
Call for Proposals: Contributed Papers
Proposal deadline: Monday, May 10th
The Call for Conference Participation, featuring descriptions of Conference Tracks, Session Formats, Proposal Requirements, and the Online Proposal Submission Form, can be found here:
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/events/national/2011/program/index.cfm
Contributed Paper Session Format Details
The Contributed Papers Committee invites research and position papers that challenge current assumptions and provoke conference participants to think creatively about issues facing academic and research librarians. Papers may report the results of completed research, describe research in progress, or present a position on a compelling problem or issue in one or more of the conference tracks. Research papers should highlight the problem, results, and conclusions while very briefly touching on method.
In an effort to maximize interactivity and to provide more opportunities for participation, papers will be grouped in threes, and each paper must be delivered in a maximum of twelve minutes, with an additional seven minutes for questions (20 minutes total) within a 60–minute time slot for all three papers. Completed papers should be about 2,500 words and should be scholarly, well organized, clearly written, and rigorously argued. Completed papers must be provided no later than December 19, 2010.
For more details:
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/events/national/2011/program/sessionformats.cfm
Questions about Contributed Paper submissions should be directed to:
Marie L. Radford, mradford@rutgers.edu
Lisa M. Stillwell, lisa.stillwell@fandm.edu
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ACRL National Conference March 30th-April 2nd 2011, Philadelphia, PA
Call for Proposals: Contributed Papers
Proposal deadline: Monday, May 10th
The Call for Conference Participation, featuring descriptions of Conference Tracks, Session Formats, Proposal Requirements, and the Online Proposal Submission Form, can be found here:
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/events/national/2011/program/index.cfm
Contributed Paper Session Format Details
The Contributed Papers Committee invites research and position papers that challenge current assumptions and provoke conference participants to think creatively about issues facing academic and research librarians. Papers may report the results of completed research, describe research in progress, or present a position on a compelling problem or issue in one or more of the conference tracks. Research papers should highlight the problem, results, and conclusions while very briefly touching on method.
In an effort to maximize interactivity and to provide more opportunities for participation, papers will be grouped in threes, and each paper must be delivered in a maximum of twelve minutes, with an additional seven minutes for questions (20 minutes total) within a 60–minute time slot for all three papers. Completed papers should be about 2,500 words and should be scholarly, well organized, clearly written, and rigorously argued. Completed papers must be provided no later than December 19, 2010.
For more details:
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/events/national/2011/program/sessionformats.cfm
Questions about Contributed Paper submissions should be directed to:
Marie L. Radford, mradford@rutgers.edu
Lisa M. Stillwell, lisa.stillwell@fandm.edu
eResearch Australasia Call for Participation now open
eResearch Australasia Call for Participation now open
http://blogs.unimelb.edu.au/libraryintelligencer/2010/04/27/eresearch-australasia-call-for-participation-now-open/
The Call for Participation is now open for eResearch Australasia 2010: 21st Century Research – Where Computing Meets Data. The Program Committee invites researchers and practitioners from diverse disciplines to participate in the conference, to be held 8 – 12 November at the RACV Royal Pines on Queensland’s Gold Coast, Australia.
Please see www.eresearch.edu.au for more details and to register as an author.
Important dates
Wed 30 Jun Submissions due – presentations, BoFs, and workshops
Mon 26 Jul Workshop conveners notified
Mon 16 Aug Other presenters notified
Wed 22 Sep Submissions due – posters
Mon 11 Oct Early bird registration closes – participants must be registered
Mon 8 Nov Conference begins
Theme: 21st Century Research — Where Computing Meets Data
The voyage of 21st Century discovery is enabled by new technologies, new research methods, and above all new collaborations. At the nexus where computing meets data, researchers are using advanced visualisation, simulation and modelling to create and explore new knowledge terrains.
Making this happen requires a large number of people working together — on making it possible to re-use data, on supporting collaboration, on developing standards, policies and practices, on networks, on access and security, on pushing the boundaries of computing power, and on tools to make sense of all the information.
Researchers, practitioners, leaders and communicators in Science, Engineering, the Humanities and the Arts – what new terrains are you exploring? Join us on the journey.
Topics
This year the conference is introducing two specialised tracks to complement the general program: Computation & Visualisation, and Data.
The Computation and Visualisation Track seeks submissions on topics including but not limited to:
* HPC Applications
* Compute Grids and Clouds
* Visualisation
* Simulation and Modelling
* Disruptive Technologies
* Bio-computing
* 3D Internet
* Sustainability
* Exemplars from Super Science initiatives
* Exemplars from other fields
The Data Track seeks submissions on topics including but not limited to:
* Data Commons
* Data Grids and Clouds
* Building Data Management Capabilities
* Data Utilities
* Generating Data
* Discovering Data
* Exchanging Data
* Reusing Data
* Combining Data
* Publishing Data
* Exemplars from Super Science initiatives
* Examplars from other fields
As for previous years, the conference is also interested in submissions to the General Program on topics including but not limited to:
* eResearch exemplars in all fields and disciplines
* Identity and access management
* Collaboration tools and environments
* Networks
* Sensors
* Instrumentation
* Legal and policy frameworks
* eResearch training and capability development
* Supporting eResearch within and among organisations
* eResearch intermediaries
Options include giving a presentation, convening a BoF (birds of a feather session), convening a workshop, and displaying a poster. Options for exhibitors and sponsors are also available.
We look forward to seeing you at the conference and hearing about your work! Please see www.eresearch.edu.au for more details and to register as an author.
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http://blogs.unimelb.edu.au/libraryintelligencer/2010/04/27/eresearch-australasia-call-for-participation-now-open/
The Call for Participation is now open for eResearch Australasia 2010: 21st Century Research – Where Computing Meets Data. The Program Committee invites researchers and practitioners from diverse disciplines to participate in the conference, to be held 8 – 12 November at the RACV Royal Pines on Queensland’s Gold Coast, Australia.
Please see www.eresearch.edu.au for more details and to register as an author.
Important dates
Wed 30 Jun Submissions due – presentations, BoFs, and workshops
Mon 26 Jul Workshop conveners notified
Mon 16 Aug Other presenters notified
Wed 22 Sep Submissions due – posters
Mon 11 Oct Early bird registration closes – participants must be registered
Mon 8 Nov Conference begins
Theme: 21st Century Research — Where Computing Meets Data
The voyage of 21st Century discovery is enabled by new technologies, new research methods, and above all new collaborations. At the nexus where computing meets data, researchers are using advanced visualisation, simulation and modelling to create and explore new knowledge terrains.
Making this happen requires a large number of people working together — on making it possible to re-use data, on supporting collaboration, on developing standards, policies and practices, on networks, on access and security, on pushing the boundaries of computing power, and on tools to make sense of all the information.
Researchers, practitioners, leaders and communicators in Science, Engineering, the Humanities and the Arts – what new terrains are you exploring? Join us on the journey.
Topics
This year the conference is introducing two specialised tracks to complement the general program: Computation & Visualisation, and Data.
The Computation and Visualisation Track seeks submissions on topics including but not limited to:
* HPC Applications
* Compute Grids and Clouds
* Visualisation
* Simulation and Modelling
* Disruptive Technologies
* Bio-computing
* 3D Internet
* Sustainability
* Exemplars from Super Science initiatives
* Exemplars from other fields
The Data Track seeks submissions on topics including but not limited to:
* Data Commons
* Data Grids and Clouds
* Building Data Management Capabilities
* Data Utilities
* Generating Data
* Discovering Data
* Exchanging Data
* Reusing Data
* Combining Data
* Publishing Data
* Exemplars from Super Science initiatives
* Examplars from other fields
As for previous years, the conference is also interested in submissions to the General Program on topics including but not limited to:
* eResearch exemplars in all fields and disciplines
* Identity and access management
* Collaboration tools and environments
* Networks
* Sensors
* Instrumentation
* Legal and policy frameworks
* eResearch training and capability development
* Supporting eResearch within and among organisations
* eResearch intermediaries
Options include giving a presentation, convening a BoF (birds of a feather session), convening a workshop, and displaying a poster. Options for exhibitors and sponsors are also available.
We look forward to seeing you at the conference and hearing about your work! Please see www.eresearch.edu.au for more details and to register as an author.
Call for papers CRS Education, Research & Publications Committee's "Scholarship in progress"
Call for papers CRS Education, Research & Publications Committee's "Scholarship in progress"
Attention ALCTS CRS members,
http://connect.ala.org/alcts_crs
Please consider posting to the CRS Education, Research & Publications Committee's "Scholarship in progress" discussion board -- http://connect.ala.org/node/66029/og/forum/14899 -- any work you're currently engaged with, regardless of what form you intend it to take or how far along you feel yourself to be. CRS ER&P is hoping to make this site a forum for the discussion of ongoing research (at all levels) and topics of interest to the members (that may result in the development of publications, presentations, etc.), but success will depend entirely on participation.
Best,
Kurt
CRS ER&P chair
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Attention ALCTS CRS members,
http://connect.ala.org/alcts_crs
Please consider posting to the CRS Education, Research & Publications Committee's "Scholarship in progress" discussion board -- http://connect.ala.org/node/66029/og/forum/14899 -- any work you're currently engaged with, regardless of what form you intend it to take or how far along you feel yourself to be. CRS ER&P is hoping to make this site a forum for the discussion of ongoing research (at all levels) and topics of interest to the members (that may result in the development of publications, presentations, etc.), but success will depend entirely on participation.
Best,
Kurt
CRS ER&P chair
Ford Upgrades Sync Technology
As you probably know, I've been thrilled with the technology that GM incorporated into my Tahoe Hybrid. However, Ford has done an amazing job with their Sync Technology. The latest generation has taken it one step further.
The newest version allows you to access Pandora and have your Twitter feed read to you. This is done via BlueTooth from your smart phone and uses a new Ford application called AppLink. With satellite radio, I'm not sure why I'd want to access my Pandora account over my phone, but maybe that's a huge deal to a true music junkie.
However, this is only the beginning. There will be lots more to come of this system as the company develops more ways to use it.
There is a great article in the NY Times. Check it out here.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Facebook and Nonprofits: the Evolution Continues | onPhilanthropy
Facebook and Nonprofits: the Evolution Continues | onPhilanthropy: "As usual, the prolific Beth Kanter has a great round-up of Facebook changes and how they effect nonprofits and it’s a must-read for anyone trying to parse them and plan for the coming year (after all, who could predict what the Facebook model and jargon will be next year?). Observes Beth:"
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Seeking Proposals for Presentations at the ALCTS CCS Copy Cataloging Interest Group at ALA Annual
Seeking Proposals for Presentations at the ALCTS CCS Copy Cataloging Interest Group at ALA Annual
Washington, D.C., Saturday, June 26, 2010, 10:30-12:00 p.m., Hilton Washington-Columbia 7
We invite you to submit a proposal for a presentation and discussion for the ALCTS CCS Copy Cataloging Interest Group at the upcoming ALA Meeting in Washington D.C. The presentation should be about 15-20 minutes long. Topics can cover any aspects of copy cataloging in all types of libraries. Some topics of interest to the group are below. If you would like to propose another topic, let us know that, too. Please submit an abstract or outline of your proposal. Our contact information is below.
* Copy cataloging for special collections.
* Training and preparing copy catalogers for FRBR and RDA, FRBR being here already and RDA on its way.
* Copy cataloging for special formats, such as electronic resources.
* Copy cataloging and vendor records.
* Parallel records and other related issues.
* The effects the current economic crisis in libraries has on copy cataloging and how are you coping?
* Copy catalogers and the next generation catalog. Training copy catalogers about searching for resources on a next generation catalog as compared to the traditional catalog. What do they need to know about yours?
* Core competencies for copy catalogers of the future.
* Cooperative cataloging ventures.
Topics covered in recent meetings have included:
* Experiences and issues related to OCLC WorldCat Local.
* The PCC Provider-Neutral E-Monograph Record Standard.
* Integrating vendor copy cataloging into your library catalog.
* Implications of the Library of Congress Study of the North American MARC Records Marketplace.
* Copy cataloging of maps
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Tatiana Barr, Chair
Catalog Librarian/Copy Cataloging Team Leader
Yale University Library
Sterling Memorial Library
New Haven, Conn. 06408-8240
Tatiana.barr@yale.edu
Meg Mering, Vice-Chair/Elect
Principal Catalog and Metadata Librarian
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries
322E Love Library
Lincoln NE 68588-4100
mmering@unlnotes.unl.edu
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Washington, D.C., Saturday, June 26, 2010, 10:30-12:00 p.m., Hilton Washington-Columbia 7
We invite you to submit a proposal for a presentation and discussion for the ALCTS CCS Copy Cataloging Interest Group at the upcoming ALA Meeting in Washington D.C. The presentation should be about 15-20 minutes long. Topics can cover any aspects of copy cataloging in all types of libraries. Some topics of interest to the group are below. If you would like to propose another topic, let us know that, too. Please submit an abstract or outline of your proposal. Our contact information is below.
* Copy cataloging for special collections.
* Training and preparing copy catalogers for FRBR and RDA, FRBR being here already and RDA on its way.
* Copy cataloging for special formats, such as electronic resources.
* Copy cataloging and vendor records.
* Parallel records and other related issues.
* The effects the current economic crisis in libraries has on copy cataloging and how are you coping?
* Copy catalogers and the next generation catalog. Training copy catalogers about searching for resources on a next generation catalog as compared to the traditional catalog. What do they need to know about yours?
* Core competencies for copy catalogers of the future.
* Cooperative cataloging ventures.
Topics covered in recent meetings have included:
* Experiences and issues related to OCLC WorldCat Local.
* The PCC Provider-Neutral E-Monograph Record Standard.
* Integrating vendor copy cataloging into your library catalog.
* Implications of the Library of Congress Study of the North American MARC Records Marketplace.
* Copy cataloging of maps
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Tatiana Barr, Chair
Catalog Librarian/Copy Cataloging Team Leader
Yale University Library
Sterling Memorial Library
New Haven, Conn. 06408-8240
Tatiana.barr@yale.edu
Meg Mering, Vice-Chair/Elect
Principal Catalog and Metadata Librarian
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries
322E Love Library
Lincoln NE 68588-4100
mmering@unlnotes.unl.edu
Call for Papers: Society for Textual Scholarship 2011
Call for Papers: Society for Textual Scholarship 2011
URL: http://www.digitalmedievalist.org/news/2010/04/20/call-for-papers-society-for-textual-scholarship-2011/
The Society for Textual Scholarship
Sixteenth Biennial International Interdisciplinary Conference
March 16-18, 2011
Penn State University
K E Y N O T E S P E A K E R S
=====================================
MORRIS EAVES, University of Rochester
LISA GITELMAN, New York University
WILL NOEL, Walters Art Museum
DAVID STORK, Ricoh Innovations
=====================================
Program Chair: Matthew Kirschenbaum, University of Maryland
Deadline for Proposals: October 31, 2010
After many years of successful meetings in New York City, the Society for Textual Scholarship is inaugurating a new venue for its biennial conference: Penn State University in State College, Pennsylvania. This new venue will accommodate the STS in a state of the art conference center with up-to-date technology support and other amenities (http://www.pshs.psu.edu/pennstater/pshome.asp), which will in turn facilitate the introduction of several new session formats. The new formats, new venue, and stellar line-up of confirmed keynote speakers–addressing textual and media scholarship and theory, conservation and archival practices, and relevant aspects of computer science–promises to make the 2011 conference an especially invigorating and important one for the STS.
Accordingly, the Program Chair invites submissions devoted to interdisciplinary discussion of current research into particular aspects of textual work: the discovery, enumeration, description, bibliographical analysis, editing, annotation, and mark-up of texts in disciplines such as literature, history, musicology, classical and biblical studies, philosophy, art history, legal history, history of science and technology, computer science, library and information science, archives, lexicography, epigraphy, paleography, codicology, cinema studies, new media studies, game studies, theater, linguistics, and textual and literary theory.
As always, the conference is particularly open to considerations of the role of digital tools and technologies in textual theory and practice. Papers addressing newer developments such as forensic computing, born-digital materials, stand-off markup, cloud computing, and the sustainability of electronic scholarship are especially encouraged. Papers addressing aspects of archival theory and practice as they pertain to textual criticism and scholarly editing are also especially welcome.
This year the conference is introducing several new formats. Submissions may therefore take the following form:
1. Papers. Papers should be no more than 20 minutes in length. They should offer the promise of substantial original critical or analytical insight. Papers that are primarily reports or demonstrations of tools or projects are discouraged.
2. Panels. Panels may consist of either three associated papers or four to six roundtable speakers. Roundtables should address topics of broad interest and scope, with the goal of fostering lively debate between the panel and audience following brief opening remarks.
3. Seminars. Seminars should propose a specific topic, issue, or text for intensive collective exploration. Accepted seminar proposals will be announced on the conference Web site (http://www.textual.org) at least two months prior to the conference and attendees will then be required to enroll themselves with the posted seminar leader(s). The seminar leader(s) will circulate readings and other preparatory materials in advance of the conference. No papers shall be read at the seminar session. Instead participants will engage with the circulated material in a discussion under the guidance of the seminar leader(s). All who enroll are expected to contribute to creating a mutually enriching experience.
4. Workshops. Workshops should propose a specific problem, tool, or skillset for which the workshop leader will provide expert guidance and instruction. Examples might be an introduction to forensic computing or paleography. Workshop proposals that are accepted will be announced on the conference Web site (http://www.textual.org) and attendees will be required to enroll with the workshop leader(s). Workshop leaders should be prepared to offer well-defined learning outcomes for attendees.
Proposals for all four formats should include a title, abstract (one to two pages) of the proposed paper, panel, seminar, or workshop, as well as the name, e-mail address, and institutional affiliation for all participants. Format should be clearly indicated. Seminar and workshop proposals in particular should take care to articulate the imagined audience and any expectations of prior knowledge or preparation.
***All abstracts should indicate what if any technological support will be required.***
Inquiries and proposals should be submitted electronically, as plain text, to:
Professor Matthew Kirschenbaum
mkirschenbaum -at- gmail -dot- com
Additional contact information:
Department of English
2119 Tawes Hall
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20740
Phone: 301-405-8505
Fax: 301-314-7111 (marked clearly to Kirschenbaum’s attention)
All participants in the STS 2011 conference must be members of STS. For information about membership, please contact Secretary Meg Roland at mroland@marylhurst.edu or visit the Indiana University Press Journals website and follow the links to the Society for Textual Scholarship membership page. For conference updates and information, see the STS website at http://www.textual.org.
Please post and recirculate this CFP as appropriate.
Robin G. Schulze
Professor of English
Head, Department of English
Penn State University
117 Burrowes Building
University Park, PA 16802-6200
Posted by: Roberto Rosselli Del Turco (rosselli at ling dot unipi dot it)
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URL: http://www.digitalmedievalist.org/news/2010/04/20/call-for-papers-society-for-textual-scholarship-2011/
The Society for Textual Scholarship
Sixteenth Biennial International Interdisciplinary Conference
March 16-18, 2011
Penn State University
K E Y N O T E S P E A K E R S
=====================================
MORRIS EAVES, University of Rochester
LISA GITELMAN, New York University
WILL NOEL, Walters Art Museum
DAVID STORK, Ricoh Innovations
=====================================
Program Chair: Matthew Kirschenbaum, University of Maryland
Deadline for Proposals: October 31, 2010
After many years of successful meetings in New York City, the Society for Textual Scholarship is inaugurating a new venue for its biennial conference: Penn State University in State College, Pennsylvania. This new venue will accommodate the STS in a state of the art conference center with up-to-date technology support and other amenities (http://www.pshs.psu.edu/pennstater/pshome.asp), which will in turn facilitate the introduction of several new session formats. The new formats, new venue, and stellar line-up of confirmed keynote speakers–addressing textual and media scholarship and theory, conservation and archival practices, and relevant aspects of computer science–promises to make the 2011 conference an especially invigorating and important one for the STS.
Accordingly, the Program Chair invites submissions devoted to interdisciplinary discussion of current research into particular aspects of textual work: the discovery, enumeration, description, bibliographical analysis, editing, annotation, and mark-up of texts in disciplines such as literature, history, musicology, classical and biblical studies, philosophy, art history, legal history, history of science and technology, computer science, library and information science, archives, lexicography, epigraphy, paleography, codicology, cinema studies, new media studies, game studies, theater, linguistics, and textual and literary theory.
As always, the conference is particularly open to considerations of the role of digital tools and technologies in textual theory and practice. Papers addressing newer developments such as forensic computing, born-digital materials, stand-off markup, cloud computing, and the sustainability of electronic scholarship are especially encouraged. Papers addressing aspects of archival theory and practice as they pertain to textual criticism and scholarly editing are also especially welcome.
This year the conference is introducing several new formats. Submissions may therefore take the following form:
1. Papers. Papers should be no more than 20 minutes in length. They should offer the promise of substantial original critical or analytical insight. Papers that are primarily reports or demonstrations of tools or projects are discouraged.
2. Panels. Panels may consist of either three associated papers or four to six roundtable speakers. Roundtables should address topics of broad interest and scope, with the goal of fostering lively debate between the panel and audience following brief opening remarks.
3. Seminars. Seminars should propose a specific topic, issue, or text for intensive collective exploration. Accepted seminar proposals will be announced on the conference Web site (http://www.textual.org) at least two months prior to the conference and attendees will then be required to enroll themselves with the posted seminar leader(s). The seminar leader(s) will circulate readings and other preparatory materials in advance of the conference. No papers shall be read at the seminar session. Instead participants will engage with the circulated material in a discussion under the guidance of the seminar leader(s). All who enroll are expected to contribute to creating a mutually enriching experience.
4. Workshops. Workshops should propose a specific problem, tool, or skillset for which the workshop leader will provide expert guidance and instruction. Examples might be an introduction to forensic computing or paleography. Workshop proposals that are accepted will be announced on the conference Web site (http://www.textual.org) and attendees will be required to enroll with the workshop leader(s). Workshop leaders should be prepared to offer well-defined learning outcomes for attendees.
Proposals for all four formats should include a title, abstract (one to two pages) of the proposed paper, panel, seminar, or workshop, as well as the name, e-mail address, and institutional affiliation for all participants. Format should be clearly indicated. Seminar and workshop proposals in particular should take care to articulate the imagined audience and any expectations of prior knowledge or preparation.
***All abstracts should indicate what if any technological support will be required.***
Inquiries and proposals should be submitted electronically, as plain text, to:
Professor Matthew Kirschenbaum
mkirschenbaum -at- gmail -dot- com
Additional contact information:
Department of English
2119 Tawes Hall
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20740
Phone: 301-405-8505
Fax: 301-314-7111 (marked clearly to Kirschenbaum’s attention)
All participants in the STS 2011 conference must be members of STS. For information about membership, please contact Secretary Meg Roland at mroland@marylhurst.edu or visit the Indiana University Press Journals website and follow the links to the Society for Textual Scholarship membership page. For conference updates and information, see the STS website at http://www.textual.org.
Please post and recirculate this CFP as appropriate.
Robin G. Schulze
Professor of English
Head, Department of English
Penn State University
117 Burrowes Building
University Park, PA 16802-6200
Posted by: Roberto Rosselli Del Turco (rosselli at ling dot unipi dot it)
Call for papers: Semantic Digital Library
Call for papers: Semantic Digital Library
http://inderscience.blogspot.com/2010/04/call-for-papers-semantic-digital.html
A special issue of International Journal of Knowledge and Web Intelligence
Digital libraries focus on storing and organizing digital objects according to various scopes and facets. Intelligent access to these objects are provided through metadata/semantic-based or content-based search engine according to users’ requirements. Semantic services enhance the organization of digital objects to facilitate their access, the exploitation of their structure and meaning for both humans and machines. Semantic digital libraries require database management systems for the handling of structured data, taking into consideration the models used to represent semantics. To foster the realization of the semantic digital library, metadata models, ontology models, and query languages have been combined to realize digital library services.
However, technologies for semantic digital libraries such as database engines, RDF data store, topic maps servers, SPARQL queries, and RDFS/OWL ontologies and folksonomies often appear to be immature. Solid semantic management layer concepts, architectures, and tools are important to everyone in the semantic digital library ecosystem, and creating them requires a strong community, with a critical mass of involvement. This special issue focuses on two main issues:
* the evolution of semantic digital libraries as a knowledge environment with digital library services and
* semantic digital libraries for improving user experiences.
The goal of the special issue is to bring out the best practices, current research and promising trends in the semantic digital library.
Papers may address issues along general themes, which include but are not limited to the following:
* Semantic digital library information visualisation
* Multilingual multimedia content management
* Search, retrieval and browsing interfaces to all forms of multilingual digital content
* Managing collaborative semantic digital library collections
* Cultural heritage semantic preservation
* Natural interaction of users with the semantic digital library
* Case studies of user needs and behaviours, and user experiences
* Novel semantic digital library content and use environments
* Semantic digital library open access publishing and copyright management
* Social networking and semantic digital library Systems
Important Dates
Manuscript due: 15 September, 2010
Notification of acceptance: 15 November, 2010
Revised paper due: 15 December, 2010
Submission of final revised paper: 30 December, 2010
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http://inderscience.blogspot.com/2010/04/call-for-papers-semantic-digital.html
A special issue of International Journal of Knowledge and Web Intelligence
Digital libraries focus on storing and organizing digital objects according to various scopes and facets. Intelligent access to these objects are provided through metadata/semantic-based or content-based search engine according to users’ requirements. Semantic services enhance the organization of digital objects to facilitate their access, the exploitation of their structure and meaning for both humans and machines. Semantic digital libraries require database management systems for the handling of structured data, taking into consideration the models used to represent semantics. To foster the realization of the semantic digital library, metadata models, ontology models, and query languages have been combined to realize digital library services.
However, technologies for semantic digital libraries such as database engines, RDF data store, topic maps servers, SPARQL queries, and RDFS/OWL ontologies and folksonomies often appear to be immature. Solid semantic management layer concepts, architectures, and tools are important to everyone in the semantic digital library ecosystem, and creating them requires a strong community, with a critical mass of involvement. This special issue focuses on two main issues:
* the evolution of semantic digital libraries as a knowledge environment with digital library services and
* semantic digital libraries for improving user experiences.
The goal of the special issue is to bring out the best practices, current research and promising trends in the semantic digital library.
Papers may address issues along general themes, which include but are not limited to the following:
* Semantic digital library information visualisation
* Multilingual multimedia content management
* Search, retrieval and browsing interfaces to all forms of multilingual digital content
* Managing collaborative semantic digital library collections
* Cultural heritage semantic preservation
* Natural interaction of users with the semantic digital library
* Case studies of user needs and behaviours, and user experiences
* Novel semantic digital library content and use environments
* Semantic digital library open access publishing and copyright management
* Social networking and semantic digital library Systems
Important Dates
Manuscript due: 15 September, 2010
Notification of acceptance: 15 November, 2010
Revised paper due: 15 December, 2010
Submission of final revised paper: 30 December, 2010
CFP - Symposium on Peer Reviewing
CFP - Symposium on Peer Reviewing
This is the purpose of The 2nd International Symposium on Peer Reviewing: ISPR 2010 (http://www.sysconfer.org/ispr) being organized in the context of The SUMMER 4th International Conference on Knowledge Generation, Communication and Management: KGCM 2010 (http://www.sysconfer.org/kgcm), which will be held on June 29th - July 2nd, in Orlando, Florida, USA.
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Deadlines for ISPR 2010
May 4th, 2010, for papers/abstracts submissions and Invited Sessions Proposals
May 18th, 2010: Authors Notification
June 1st, 2010: Camera ready, final version.
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ISPR 2010 Organizing Committee is planning to include in the symposium program 1) sessions with formal presentations, and/or 2) informal conversational sessions, and/or 3) hybrid sessions, which will have formal presentations first and informal conversations later.
Submissions for Face-to-Face or for Virtual Participation are both accepted. Both kinds of submissions will have the same reviewing process and the accepted papers will be included in the same proceedings.
Pre-Conference and Post-conference Virtual sessions (via electronic forums) will be held for each session included in the conference program, so that sessions papers can be read before the conference, and authors presenting at the same session can interact during one week before and after the conference. Authors can also participate in peer-to-peer reviewing in virtual sessions.
All Submitted papers/abstracts will go through three reviewing processes: (1) double-blind (at least three reviewers), (2) non-blind, and (3) participative peer reviews. These three kinds of review will support the selection process of those papers/abstracts that will be accepted for their presentation at the conference, as well as those to be selected for their publication in JSCI Journal.
Authors of accepted papers who registered in the conference can have access to the evaluations and possible feedback provided by the reviewers who recommended the acceptance of their papers/abstracts, so they can accordingly improve the final version of their papers. Non-registered authors will not have access to the reviews of their respective submissions.
Authors of the best 10%-20% of the papers presented at the conference (included those virtually presented) will be invited to adapt their papers for their publication in the Journal of Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics.
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This is the purpose of The 2nd International Symposium on Peer Reviewing: ISPR 2010 (http://www.sysconfer.org/ispr) being organized in the context of The SUMMER 4th International Conference on Knowledge Generation, Communication and Management: KGCM 2010 (http://www.sysconfer.org/kgcm), which will be held on June 29th - July 2nd, in Orlando, Florida, USA.
=======================================================
Deadlines for ISPR 2010
May 4th, 2010, for papers/abstracts submissions and Invited Sessions Proposals
May 18th, 2010: Authors Notification
June 1st, 2010: Camera ready, final version.
=======================================================
ISPR 2010 Organizing Committee is planning to include in the symposium program 1) sessions with formal presentations, and/or 2) informal conversational sessions, and/or 3) hybrid sessions, which will have formal presentations first and informal conversations later.
Submissions for Face-to-Face or for Virtual Participation are both accepted. Both kinds of submissions will have the same reviewing process and the accepted papers will be included in the same proceedings.
Pre-Conference and Post-conference Virtual sessions (via electronic forums) will be held for each session included in the conference program, so that sessions papers can be read before the conference, and authors presenting at the same session can interact during one week before and after the conference. Authors can also participate in peer-to-peer reviewing in virtual sessions.
All Submitted papers/abstracts will go through three reviewing processes: (1) double-blind (at least three reviewers), (2) non-blind, and (3) participative peer reviews. These three kinds of review will support the selection process of those papers/abstracts that will be accepted for their presentation at the conference, as well as those to be selected for their publication in JSCI Journal.
Authors of accepted papers who registered in the conference can have access to the evaluations and possible feedback provided by the reviewers who recommended the acceptance of their papers/abstracts, so they can accordingly improve the final version of their papers. Non-registered authors will not have access to the reviews of their respective submissions.
Authors of the best 10%-20% of the papers presented at the conference (included those virtually presented) will be invited to adapt their papers for their publication in the Journal of Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics.
Call for Authors for LITA Guides (Neal-Schuman)
Call for Authors for LITA Guides (Neal-Schuman)
LITA is looking for authors for the following LITA Guides to be published by Neal-Schuman Publishing.
Getting started with cloud computing
Getting started with GIS
Guide to technology planning in libraries
How to write a technology grant
Authors receive a royalty for their work. The turnaround time for publication is relatively short.
Please get in touch with me if you are interested in authoring one of these guides or have a proposal of your own.
You can email me directly of fill out the form at: http://www.lita.org/ala/mgrps/divs/lita/suggestalitapub/suggestlitapublication.cfm
I’ll also be available at ALA if you are interested in working out a proposal together or just to chat about what you have in mind.
Marta
Marta Mestrovic Deyrup, Ph.D.
LITA Acquisitions Editor
Professor, University Libraries
Seton Hall University
400 South Orange Avenue
South Orange, NJ 07079
Tel. 973-275-2223, Fax 973-761-9432
Web http://works.bepress.com/marta_deyrup/
Sony to Discontinue Floppy Disk Sales
Well, here's one of those items that makes you think 'There is no way that I can be that old." It seems that the venerable floppy disk... he of the 1.44mb capacity... is going the way of the dial telephone, VHS, and CRT monitor.Somehow, those things being discontinued didn't bother me the way losing the floppy does. Now don't get me wrong, I haven't used one in years. As a matter of fact, now that I think about it, most of the machines I own don't even have a floppy drive, but still...
I can remember my first true digital camera. My Sony FD-91. It could take photos at 1024x768 resolution and recorded the images on a floppy disk. At that time it was such a huge deal that my life was littered with floppies as I took picture after picture. Sometimes you could even get almost 20 pictures on one disk!
Life moves on and the wheels of tech keep turning. To that end, Sony will sell its last floppies in March of 2011. If you happen to have a need for them, stock up now.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Holy Mackerel! 1 TB for $70
If you are in the market for a bunch of storage, check this out. Newegg is selling a 1 TB (yes that's one terabyte) drive for $70 until May 1. Get out your credit card and grab one or more of these babies before they are gone.This is an insane price. Wow!
The Western Digital Caviar Green 1TB Hard Drive uses less power and supports quieter, cooler-running desktop PCs. Its breakthrough 64MB cache makes this hard drive suitable for high-performance home and business computing, as it can handle high-end data-intensive and multimedia applications.
This hard drive incorporates WD’s GreenPower technology, which yields lower operating temperatures and low acoustics, best for ultra-quiet PCs and external drives use. The IntelliPower delivers a fine-tuned balance of spin speed, transfer rate and caching algorithms; IntelliSeek Calculates optimum seek speeds. All the features help the drive to operate with lower power consumption and reduced noise.
- Pros: Uses the new 4KB physical sector. This increases data consistency and reliability and significantly reduces the amount of overhead needed for ECC and sync (allowing for more space available to the user).
- Cons: Extra steps needed for WinXP to run on these drives.
- Other Thoughts: This drive uses the new 4KB physical sector, not to be confused with 4KB logical sectors. When you format a standard drive to have 4KB sectors that only relates to the logical size of the sectors, not their physical size. The physical sector size is set at manufacturing.
If you are planning on running Windows XP on this drive you must either jump pings 7 and 8 or run their WD Align application.
However, if you plan on running a modern Windows OS (Vista or 7), Linux, or Mac OSX, then no additional steps are required. For more info on special circumstances go here: http://www.wdc.com/en/products/advancedformat/
Saturday, April 24, 2010
iPod Touch with Camera Shows up on eBay
Anyone who follows technology has known for a while that an iPod Touch with a camera is going to show up sooner or later. What really got a start from a lot of us was when a couple of devices with serial numbers that identified them as prototypes showed up on eBay.
They didn't last long as eBay pulled them before too long. However, the photos that accompanied the auctions did get grabbed.
What's going on at Apple? Usually their hardware is harder to find than the proverbial needle in a haystack and in the last couple of weeks, Apple prototypes are falling out of the sky.
Friday, April 23, 2010
System Center Service Manager 2010 (SCSM)
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/default.aspx
One more product of SC
Very good for ITIL and MOF
sAnTos
Intel Profits Up this Quarter
In this day and time, we're so used to seeing companies talk about how much money they aren't making and employees they aren't hiring, but for Intel, that doesn't appear to be the case. The world's largest computer chip maker announced last week that it has nearly quadrupled its quarterly net profit and has intentions to hire between 1,000 and 2,000 new employees in 2,010.
In a conference call with analysts, Intel Chief Executive Paul Otellini said, "The industry has nearly fully recovered." He also accredits the increase in revenue to a higher demand for PC products and the fact that "the average fleet of notebooks is four years old, the average fleet of desktops is five years old." According to Otellini, "it makes business sense" to get new inventory now.
The comapany's profit for the first quarter (which ended on March 27) was about 2.4 billion dollars, up from this time, last year's 647 million dollars. Revenue rose 44% to 10.3 billion dollars. Wall Street had predicted 9.8 billion dollars, while the company itself had predicted 9.3 billion dollars.
Otellini also said in a statement, "looking forward, we're optimistic about our business as Intel products are designed into a variety of new and exciting segments."
The company has predicted 9.8 to 10.6 billion dollars for the second quarter, while Wall Street analysts have precited 9.69 billion.
Intel has already hired 100 employees this year. The company is based is Santa Monica and employs nearly 80,000 people (about 3,000 less than last year.
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Ultradent Announces Exclusive Partnership with Shofu, Inc.
This announcement was made yesterday and is a pretty major one because it's a partnership between two really successful and quality oriented companies, Ultradent and Shofu. I happen to use products from both of these companies and have always been pleased with the quality and customer service they deliver. Here is the press release:
UTAH, U.S.A. & KYOTO, Japan, April 22, 2010 — Ultradent Products, Inc. and its orthodontic division, Opal Orthodontics, today unveiled its partnership with Shofu, Inc., one of the largest international dental materials and equipment manufacturers with over 85 years of industry experience. Shofu, Inc. will be the exclusive distributor of Opal Orthodontics in Japan.
Founded in 1922 by Mr. Kajo Shofu III, a Japanese entrepreneur and researcher, Shofu, Inc. has a solid history with regional key opinion leaders and orthodontic specialists. Now a publicly traded company on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Shofu has remained one of the top manufacturers of superior dental products used by dentists, dental technicians, and dental hygienists with affiliate companies in the United States, Germany, Singapore, United Kingdom, and China. Shofu will be the exclusive distributor of Opal Orthodontics products in Japan. Ultradent Japan will continue with distribution for Ultradent’s dental products through a network of distributors in Japan.
Dr. Richard P. McLaughlin, a private consultant to Ultradent’s orthodontic division, has been an active proponent of the Shofu-Ultradent partnership. “It is a pleasure to renew my relationship with Shofu in Japan under a new umbrella with a quality innovator of orthodontic products like Ultradent,” said Dr McLaughlin. “Dr. Masatada Koga, a recognized orthodontic expert, and I share a history of working in tandem to educate Shofu customers on advanced orthodontic diagnosis, treatment planning and patient care. Ultradent will add more depth with its long history of continuing education and the development of quality, innovative orthodontic products. ”
Dr. McLaughlin's passion for continuous improvement of the pre-adjusted appliance is what drew him to Ultradent and Dr. Dan Fischer, its president and founder. Last year, Dr. McLaughlin partnered with Opal Orthodontics as an advocate and consultant, helping to lead the global orthodontic education program and as a contributor to new product development and design. In the first quarter of 2010, Dr. McLaughlin represented Ultradent at a continuing education course in Japan, educating over 200 orthodontists on case studies related to the Opal Orthodontics system.
For more information on the partnership between Shofu, Inc. and Ultradent Products, Inc., please contact Hiroshi Kaji at Ultradent Japan at hiroshi.kaji@ultradent.com or Mr. Masaru Miyajima at Shofu, Inc. at m-miyajima@shofu.co.jp
About Ultradent Products, Inc.
Ultradent Products, Inc., is a leading developer of high-tech dental materials, devices and instruments worldwide. Ultradent’s mission is to improve the level of dental healthcare and to make dental procedures more predictable and hassle-free. Consistent with its mission, Ultradent works to improve the quality of life and health of individuals through financial and charitable programs. More information about Ultradent, call (800) 552-5512 or visit www.ultradent.com
About Shofu, Inc.
Shofu, Inc. is a publicly traded company on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and has remained one of the top manufacturers of superior dental products in the global market. They contribute to world dentistry through providing creative and innovative products. Shofu, Inc. is endeavoring to fulfill its obligations in the field of dental technology as a globally active corporation. Their aim is to put a smile on your face. Shofu, Inc. received CE marking of ISO13485, International Organization for Standardization, for dental equipment and ISO14001, for Environmental management systems. Their mission is not only to be a quality innovator but also to conserve the environment. For more information about Shofu, Inc., please visit http://www.shofu.co.jp/global/
Hyper-V Resources
hi
Many resources about Hyper-v, but all together in this link :-)
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/dd565807.aspx
santos
Thursday, April 22, 2010
The Office 2010 in MSDN and Technet
Hi
This .jpg file shows the spanish version.
Of course, the english version and many more in the website
that is all
sAnTos
CALL FOR PAPERS--SPECIAL SECTION: DIGITAL LIBRARY AND DIGITAL CURATION CURRICULA (Winter 2011)
CALL FOR PAPERS--SPECIAL SECTION: DIGITAL LIBRARY AND DIGITAL CURATION CURRICULA (Winter 2011)
Abstract Submission Deadline: April 30, 2010
Guest Editor: Jeffrey Pomerantz, School of Information and Library Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
http://jelis.org/category/51-2010/
Introduction
Enormous quantities of data are constantly being produced and stored electronically: the volume of born-digital data far outstrips print, mass digitization efforts are being launched by institutions of all kinds, and personal devices that can capture images and video are commonplace. In this new environment, it is becoming increasingly clear that libraries, archives, and museums – indeed, cultural heritage institutions of all types – face shared challenges. In response, these disciplines – library and information science, archival studies, and museum studies – increasingly share overlapping educational goals. Only in the past five years or so, however, have significant efforts been launched in these programs to develop curricula to identify and meet these educational goals. We encourage researchers and educators in any of these or related disciplines to discuss the development, implementation, or evaluation of entire curricula, individual courses, or professional development programs to meet these educational goals, in the Winter 2011 issue of JELIS (Volume 52, no. 1).
Submission Procedure
Authors are invited to submit an abstract for the paper on or before April 30, 2010. Both research and conceptual papers are welcome. Abstracts should not exceed 150 words, and should succinctly state the scope, objectives, and conclusions of the paper, as well as methodology and results, as appropriate. The guest editor will review the abstracts and provide suggestions and feedback by May 15, 2010. The deadline for submission of full manuscripts will be June 30, 2010. The JELIS submission guidelines are available at http://jelis.org/for-authors/. Full manuscripts will be reviewed using the double-blind review process. Authors will be notified of the referees’ decisions by September 1, 2010, and final revisions will be due October 1, 2010. Selected papers will be published in the Volume 52, no. 1 in Winter 2011.
Inquiries and abstract submissions can be forwarded electronically to:
Jeffrey Pomerantz
School of Information and Library Science
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
E-mail: jeliseditors@gmail.com
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Abstract Submission Deadline: April 30, 2010
Guest Editor: Jeffrey Pomerantz, School of Information and Library Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
http://jelis.org/category/51-2010/
Introduction
Enormous quantities of data are constantly being produced and stored electronically: the volume of born-digital data far outstrips print, mass digitization efforts are being launched by institutions of all kinds, and personal devices that can capture images and video are commonplace. In this new environment, it is becoming increasingly clear that libraries, archives, and museums – indeed, cultural heritage institutions of all types – face shared challenges. In response, these disciplines – library and information science, archival studies, and museum studies – increasingly share overlapping educational goals. Only in the past five years or so, however, have significant efforts been launched in these programs to develop curricula to identify and meet these educational goals. We encourage researchers and educators in any of these or related disciplines to discuss the development, implementation, or evaluation of entire curricula, individual courses, or professional development programs to meet these educational goals, in the Winter 2011 issue of JELIS (Volume 52, no. 1).
Submission Procedure
Authors are invited to submit an abstract for the paper on or before April 30, 2010. Both research and conceptual papers are welcome. Abstracts should not exceed 150 words, and should succinctly state the scope, objectives, and conclusions of the paper, as well as methodology and results, as appropriate. The guest editor will review the abstracts and provide suggestions and feedback by May 15, 2010. The deadline for submission of full manuscripts will be June 30, 2010. The JELIS submission guidelines are available at http://jelis.org/for-authors/. Full manuscripts will be reviewed using the double-blind review process. Authors will be notified of the referees’ decisions by September 1, 2010, and final revisions will be due October 1, 2010. Selected papers will be published in the Volume 52, no. 1 in Winter 2011.
Inquiries and abstract submissions can be forwarded electronically to:
Jeffrey Pomerantz
School of Information and Library Science
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
E-mail: jeliseditors@gmail.com
Online Information Conference 2010 – Call for Papers
Online Information Conference 2010 – Call for Papers
URL: http://steve-dale.net/2010/04/14/online-information-conference-2010-call-for-papers/
Have you submitted a proposal yet? The deadline of May 3rd is approaching fast.
Here’s why you should submit a proposal:
* Show case your work with 700 delegates from over 40 countries and be seen as a pioneer and leader in what you do
If you have been part of a successful (or unsuccessful) project with innovative best practices, lessons learned, hints and tips, then we want to hear from you
* Benefit from the extensive marketing campaign and promotional exposure/recognition you will receive from being part of one of the largest conferences serving the information industry.
You and your organisation will be listed in the printed brochure (sent to 22,000) and on the website (emails to 24,000).
* Join a roster of industry authorities and use this opportunity to raise your profile. Previous keynote speakers to the programme include:
* Charlene Li, Co-Author of ‘Groundswell’
* Dame Wendy Hall, Professor of Computer Science, University of Southampton
* Nigel Shadbolt, Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Deputy Head Research, University of Southampton
* Blaise Cronin, Editor-in-Chief, Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology
* Clay Shirky, Author of ‘Here Comes Everybody’
* Jimmy Wales, Founder, Wikipedia
* Dr David Weinberger, Co-author of ‘The Cluetrain Manifesto’
* Dr Jakob Nielsen, described as ‘The king of usability’
* Dame Lynne Brindley, Chief Executive, The British Library
* Selected speakers receive a FREE place to the 3 day conference and co-located exhibition, worth over £900
For information on conference themes, making your submission and review criteria please click on the links below
I look forward to receiving your proposal
Stephen Dale
Chairman
Online Information Conference 2010
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URL: http://steve-dale.net/2010/04/14/online-information-conference-2010-call-for-papers/
Have you submitted a proposal yet? The deadline of May 3rd is approaching fast.
Here’s why you should submit a proposal:
* Show case your work with 700 delegates from over 40 countries and be seen as a pioneer and leader in what you do
If you have been part of a successful (or unsuccessful) project with innovative best practices, lessons learned, hints and tips, then we want to hear from you
* Benefit from the extensive marketing campaign and promotional exposure/recognition you will receive from being part of one of the largest conferences serving the information industry.
You and your organisation will be listed in the printed brochure (sent to 22,000) and on the website (emails to 24,000).
* Join a roster of industry authorities and use this opportunity to raise your profile. Previous keynote speakers to the programme include:
* Charlene Li, Co-Author of ‘Groundswell’
* Dame Wendy Hall, Professor of Computer Science, University of Southampton
* Nigel Shadbolt, Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Deputy Head Research, University of Southampton
* Blaise Cronin, Editor-in-Chief, Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology
* Clay Shirky, Author of ‘Here Comes Everybody’
* Jimmy Wales, Founder, Wikipedia
* Dr David Weinberger, Co-author of ‘The Cluetrain Manifesto’
* Dr Jakob Nielsen, described as ‘The king of usability’
* Dame Lynne Brindley, Chief Executive, The British Library
* Selected speakers receive a FREE place to the 3 day conference and co-located exhibition, worth over £900
For information on conference themes, making your submission and review criteria please click on the links below
I look forward to receiving your proposal
Stephen Dale
Chairman
Online Information Conference 2010
CFP: Library Management Tips That Work (ALA Book Chapter)
CFP: Library Management Tips That Work (ALA Book Chapter)
Book publisher: American Library Association
Editor: Carol Smallwood, MLS. Writing and Publishing: The Librarian's Handbook,
American Library Association 2010
http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=2646
Librarians as Community Partners: An Outreach Handbook, American Library
Association, 2010 http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=2774
Chapters sought for an anthology by practicing academic, public, school, special librarians sharing their experiences about librarians as managers. Concise, how-to case studies, using bullets, headings, sidebars by librarians based on successful management employing innovation. Those accepted will receive complimentary copies.
No previously published, simultaneously submitted material. One chapter 2400-2500 words; or two chapters divided to total 2400-2500 words. Chapters welcomed by one librarian, or if co-authored by the same two librarians.
Possible topics: staff flex hours, financial planning, administration skills, public relations, time management, library boards, partnering, library manuals, professional ethics, innovative technology, handling employees, volunteers.
To receive a “go-ahead”, please e-mail 3-4 topics each described in 2 sentences by April 23, 2010 along with a 85-90 word bio with: your name, library of employment, city/state location, employment title, where you got your degree, awards, publications, and career highlights. If co-authored, each of the two librarian-writers will need a separate bio. You will be contacted as
soon as possible telling you which (if any) of your topics are not duplications, inviting you to e-mail your submission; an invitation doesn’t guarantee acceptance. Please place MANAGEMENT/your name on the subject line to: smallwood@tm.net
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Book publisher: American Library Association
Editor: Carol Smallwood, MLS. Writing and Publishing: The Librarian's Handbook,
American Library Association 2010
http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=2646
Librarians as Community Partners: An Outreach Handbook, American Library
Association, 2010 http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=2774
Chapters sought for an anthology by practicing academic, public, school, special librarians sharing their experiences about librarians as managers. Concise, how-to case studies, using bullets, headings, sidebars by librarians based on successful management employing innovation. Those accepted will receive complimentary copies.
No previously published, simultaneously submitted material. One chapter 2400-2500 words; or two chapters divided to total 2400-2500 words. Chapters welcomed by one librarian, or if co-authored by the same two librarians.
Possible topics: staff flex hours, financial planning, administration skills, public relations, time management, library boards, partnering, library manuals, professional ethics, innovative technology, handling employees, volunteers.
To receive a “go-ahead”, please e-mail 3-4 topics each described in 2 sentences by April 23, 2010 along with a 85-90 word bio with: your name, library of employment, city/state location, employment title, where you got your degree, awards, publications, and career highlights. If co-authored, each of the two librarian-writers will need a separate bio. You will be contacted as
soon as possible telling you which (if any) of your topics are not duplications, inviting you to e-mail your submission; an invitation doesn’t guarantee acceptance. Please place MANAGEMENT/your name on the subject line to: smallwood@tm.net
ZAP Lasers Upgrades Styla Microlaser Charger and Power Cord for Existing Users
ZAP lasers makes good products. For years now, the company has been a leader in affordable lasers for clinical use. The following is a letter I received today that shows the kind of customer service that ZAP provides. This is a great example of a company taking care of their customers!
Dear Valued Customer,
We are writing to inform you that we will be upgrading your Styla MicroLaser charger and power cord. We have recently been made aware of situations where Styla chargers have been used with the incorrect power cord (i.e. a power cord other than the one that was specifically designed for use with the Styla charger). This is an easy mistake to make, especially if you move your Styla charger between locations.
The use of the incorrect power cord can cause damage to your charger system.
As we truly care about our customers, and want to ensure these issues don't affect your in-office laser usage, we have performed recent updates to the Styla charger. We are planning on sending you a new, upgraded charger for your Styla at no cost to you. We are also sending a new power cord that is clearly labeled, so there should be no confusion on which power cord is to be used with your Styla charger. It is very important that once you receive your new charger and power cord you discontinue use of the old ones and return them to ensure no damage comes to your laser system. We will enclose a Fedex label for the return.
If you have any questions about the upgrade please feel free to contact Amanda Brown, Regulatory Affairs Specialist. You can reach Amanda at 888-876-4546, extension "713".
We hope you continue to enjoy your laser system, and want to reaffirm our commitment to provide you, our customer with the best laser products and services in the industry.
Soundcraft Si3 for Warwick Arts Centre
Situated on the campus of the University of Warwick in Coventry, the 1500-seat Butterworth Hall concert venue of Warwick Arts Centre closed in 2008 for a £6.9m redevelopment, reopening in phases before unveiling its new look in time for the new 2009-10 academic year last October. Integrators Northern Light (under the project management of David Vandepeear), having won the tender to supply the new technology and associated cabling, had installed a brand new Soundcraft Si3 64-input digital desk.
Warwick Arts Centre technical director Howard Potts explained that the desire to upgrade Butterworth Hall’s infrastructure had begun nearly ten years ago before finally getting the green light.
“We gave Northern Light some basic sound desk parameters and suggested some brands — but we really wanted Soundcraft,” he said.
The Warwick Arts Centre has enjoyed a long history with the brand, which is distributed in the UK by Sound Technology Ltd. Since the Centre also houses a 500-seat theatre (and smaller studio theatre), cinema and gallery, there has been the need for portable racks and mixing surfaces. To facilitate this the University had already purchased a 32-channel Soundcraft MH3 analogue desk for FOH and a second portable 24-channel MH3, largely for use in the theatre — as well as a roving SM12, Soundcraft’s classic monitor mixer.
This time around they were looking for a digital/analogue hybrid, with discreet I/O’s — and no portability necessary, since the new desk would sit up ,in the control room above the retractable bleacher seating.
“We had made the decision way back that we would go digital because of the flexibility it offered — and coupled with that, with the budget so tight we couldn’t afford a new outboard rack,” admits Potts.
Their attention moved to Soundcraft’s new Si3 when a member of staff visited PLASA Focus in Leeds and was adamant he had found the solution.
Howard Potts had also been browsing the internet and reached the same conclusion. “On top of that we had conversations with visiting engineers and had looked at riders to see the equipment people are most happy with. In this industry brand matters — and Soundcraft is a good, recognisable brand.” The desk also had to meet the approbation of house engineer, Martin Medland, and the fact that the Centre technicians were already familiar with the Soundcraft topology helped.
Since the Si3 uses a combination of rotary encoders and OLED screens on every channel the engineer mixes at source, without recourse to a central screen. “The fact that there’s no central screen doesn’t bother anyone,” confirms the technical director, “in fact sound engineers like the individual screens on each module, which is a plus point. As for the onboard FX you are getting industry standard names like Lexicon, BSS and dbx, all brands that are recognised on tour riders.
“In fact the Si3 does everything you are expecting it to do. — it’s never been found wanting and In every respect it offers great value for money.”
Stage monitoring requirements are minimal — and at the Butterworth they will either send monitor mixes from the FOH desk or move one of their other Soundcraft desks into position if the requirement is greater.
Potts also praised the work carried out on site by Northern Light, in particular the flexibility offered by the new cabling infrastructure. New multicore, patchbay and tie lines form part of the cabling installation which Northern Light were responsible for.
Once complete, the new venue — which will expand to 1900 capacity with the bleacher seating removed — underwent two soft openings, firstly to accommodate its burgeoning third party conference business and secondly a concert by the University Symphony Orchestra, before eventually opening to the general public. And Howard Potts says he is delighted with the way the upgrade has been received.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
The Current SKU is invalid. SQL 2008
Hi
This .jpg is from a collegue in Spanish (thanks Robert).
There are many websites about this error.
Look up through The internet, but my colleague got this error because he installed the second node cluster from a shared resource.
Although there are many more options.
sAnTos
CFP: Catholic Library World, the quarterly journal of the Catholic Library Association
Catholic Library World (ISSN 0008-820X), the quarterly journal of the Catholic Library Association, is seeking articles for its September 2010 and subsequent issues. The peer reviewed journal is published in September, December, March and June. (URL: http://www.cathla.org/clw.php)
Articles are sought covering a wide range of information science and religious topics, from a variety of perspectives. Articles may cover any topic within religious studies, information science, and the broader humanities.
Suggested topics include, but are not limited to, characteristics of special collections or rare books and manuscripts, especially relating to religious studies; digital library topics of interest to CLW readership; library instruction and education; outreach and collaboration with churches, schools, and other libraries; best practices for libraries; discussions for historical figures in religion, especially as related to their personal libraries, or special collections relating to them; and faith libraries.
Manuscripts will be peer reviewed and should be emailed to:
Sigrid Kelsey
LSU Libraries
Editor, Catholic Library World
(225) 578-2720
skelsey@lsu.edu
Catholic Library World is indexed in Book Review Index, The Catholic Periodical and Literature Index, Library Literature and Information Science, Library and Information Science Abstracts, Reference Book Review Index, CERDIC – Université des science humaines de Strasbourg, Current Index to Journals in Education (ERIC), and Information Science Abstracts (ASA). Microfilm editions are available from National Archive Publishing Company (NAPC), 300 N. Zeeb Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103-1553.
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Articles are sought covering a wide range of information science and religious topics, from a variety of perspectives. Articles may cover any topic within religious studies, information science, and the broader humanities.
Suggested topics include, but are not limited to, characteristics of special collections or rare books and manuscripts, especially relating to religious studies; digital library topics of interest to CLW readership; library instruction and education; outreach and collaboration with churches, schools, and other libraries; best practices for libraries; discussions for historical figures in religion, especially as related to their personal libraries, or special collections relating to them; and faith libraries.
Manuscripts will be peer reviewed and should be emailed to:
Sigrid Kelsey
LSU Libraries
Editor, Catholic Library World
(225) 578-2720
skelsey@lsu.edu
Catholic Library World is indexed in Book Review Index, The Catholic Periodical and Literature Index, Library Literature and Information Science, Library and Information Science Abstracts, Reference Book Review Index, CERDIC – Université des science humaines de Strasbourg, Current Index to Journals in Education (ERIC), and Information Science Abstracts (ASA). Microfilm editions are available from National Archive Publishing Company (NAPC), 300 N. Zeeb Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103-1553.
USA Today announces results of Twitter hashtag campaign for charity
USA Today announces results of Twitter hashtag campaign for charity: "USA Today, the nation’s top-selling print newspaper, announced the results of the #AmericaWants Twitter hashtag campaign for charity today. With the most tweets of support, To Write Love on Her Arms will receive a full-page, full-color ad in USA TODAY, valued at $189,400."
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Google exec: Connecting via social media can spur nonprofit donations - Phoenix Business Journal:
Google exec: Connecting via social media can spur nonprofit donations - Phoenix Business Journal:: "Google Business Development Manager Jaime Casap led a spirited presentation about the importance of technology in today’s business and nonprofit environment.
With a declaration of “the laptop is dead,” Casap said the importance of a strong and meaningful Internet and social networking presence cannot be underestimated.
“The future is social. Social is going to be huge and continue to grow,” Casap said."
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With a declaration of “the laptop is dead,” Casap said the importance of a strong and meaningful Internet and social networking presence cannot be underestimated.
“The future is social. Social is going to be huge and continue to grow,” Casap said."
Lexi-Comp Available for iPad
I routinely use computerized drug databases for a whole lot of reasons. Lexi is an outstanding choice and continues to be on the leading edge with their software for the iPad. Now you can get a deal on this great software.
Lexi-Comp is pleased to announce Lexi-DENTAL COMPLETE and Lexi-DENTAL SELECT ON-HAND software is available for the Apple iPad. Instantly screen for potential drug interactions, review continually-updated medication alerts, and reference color photographs of clinical diagnosis and treatment planning with these dental-specific software packages! Download a free trial or purchase using the coupon code DNN410 and save 20%! Discount offer expires April 30.
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Lexi-Comp is pleased to announce Lexi-DENTAL COMPLETE and Lexi-DENTAL SELECT ON-HAND software is available for the Apple iPad. Instantly screen for potential drug interactions, review continually-updated medication alerts, and reference color photographs of clinical diagnosis and treatment planning with these dental-specific software packages! Download a free trial or purchase using the coupon code DNN410 and save 20%! Discount offer expires April 30.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
The Leak Heard 'Round the World - Apple Accidentally Unveils iPhone 4G
Well it had to happen sooner or later. The tech blogging site Gizmodo got their hands on an unavailable 4th generation iPhone and have posted photos and specs of the unit. In brief, the rumor is that the device was found on the floor of a bar near Apple headquarters. For a short while it would turn on but then was remotely wiped clean, probably when the owner discovered it was missing. It was in a case designed to look like the existing iPhone so that it would be very difficult for someone to tell the difference.Here are the specs:
- Forward facing video camera
- Rear facing camera with flash and what appears to be a better lens
- Micro SIM slot
- Back appears flat
- Weight: 140gms
Monday, April 19, 2010
Connection Café: Social Media Makes a Splash at the Association of Fundraising Professionals Conference
Connection Café: Social Media Makes a Splash at the Association of Fundraising Professionals Conference: "Former President of AFP Golden Gate Nicci Noble and current AFP Golden Gate President and Development Director of Center for Environmental Health Sean Sullivan presented on 'How Tweet It Is!: Mastering Social Media for Fundraising Success'. (**full presentation slides can be found here) My favorite quote from their presentation - 'Gardens are lovely as long as you water them. Facebook [or any social network] is your garden.' I thought this simple statement really drove home the crux of what social media is all about. Creating a meaningful relationship and conversation that grows over time."
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Checking in at Foursquare's Hot Tubbin', Rooftop, Rock Star Moment | Fast Company
Checking in at Foursquare's Hot Tubbin', Rooftop, Rock Star Moment | Fast Company: "Since then, Foursquare's user base increased five-fold (from 200,000 to 1,000,000 users), and it's managed to steal the spotlight from established networks like Loopt and Brightkite and upstart competitors like Gowalla. 'Foursquare has a personality that's fun to interact with,' explains New York resident, Leslie Forrester. 'This identity makes it funner than the other ones.' Brandon Keene, a 24-year-old Foursquare user at the party, adds, 'It's interesting that users are so passionate about Foursquare that they threw this party for them, rather than Foursquare throwing it themselves. People are obsessed with Foursquare. It's kind of ridiculous.'"
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Call for papers: Semantic Digital Library (A special issue of International Journal of Knowledge and Web Intelligence)
Call for papers: Semantic Digital Library (A special issue of International Journal of Knowledge and Web Intelligence)
URL: http://www.inderscience.com/browse/callpaper.php?callID=1366
Digital libraries focus on storing and organizing digital objects according to various scopes and facets. Intelligent access to these objects are provided through metadata/semantic-based or content-based search engine according to users’ requirements. Semantic services enhance the organization of digital objects to facilitate their access, the exploitation of their structure and meaning for both humans and machines. Semantic digital libraries require database management systems for the handling of structured data, taking into consideration the models used to represent semantics. To foster the realization of the semantic digital library, metadata models, ontology models, and query languages have been combined to realize digital library services.
However, technologies for semantic digital libraries such as database engines, RDF data store, topic maps servers, SPARQL queries, and RDFS/OWL ontologies and folksonomies often appear to be immature. Solid semantic management layer concepts, architectures, and tools are important to everyone in the semantic digital library ecosystem, and creating them requires a strong community, with a critical mass of involvement. This special issue focuses on two main issues:
* the evolution of semantic digital libraries as a knowledge environment with digital library services and
* semantic digital libraries for improving user experiences.
The goal of the special issue is to bring out the best practices, current research and promising trends in the semantic digital library.
Papers may address issues along general themes, which include but are not limited to the following:
* Semantic digital library information visualisation
* Multilingual multimedia content management
* Search, retrieval and browsing interfaces to all forms of multilingual digital content
* Managing collaborative semantic digital library collections
* Cultural heritage semantic preservation
* Natural interaction of users with the semantic digital library
* Case studies of user needs and behaviours, and user experiences
* Novel semantic digital library content and use environments
* Semantic digital library open access publishing and copyright management
* Social networking and semantic digital library Systems
Important Dates
Manuscript due: 15 September, 2010
Notification of acceptance: 15 November, 2010
Revised paper due: 15 December, 2010
Submission of final revised paper: 30 December, 2010
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URL: http://www.inderscience.com/browse/callpaper.php?callID=1366
Digital libraries focus on storing and organizing digital objects according to various scopes and facets. Intelligent access to these objects are provided through metadata/semantic-based or content-based search engine according to users’ requirements. Semantic services enhance the organization of digital objects to facilitate their access, the exploitation of their structure and meaning for both humans and machines. Semantic digital libraries require database management systems for the handling of structured data, taking into consideration the models used to represent semantics. To foster the realization of the semantic digital library, metadata models, ontology models, and query languages have been combined to realize digital library services.
However, technologies for semantic digital libraries such as database engines, RDF data store, topic maps servers, SPARQL queries, and RDFS/OWL ontologies and folksonomies often appear to be immature. Solid semantic management layer concepts, architectures, and tools are important to everyone in the semantic digital library ecosystem, and creating them requires a strong community, with a critical mass of involvement. This special issue focuses on two main issues:
* the evolution of semantic digital libraries as a knowledge environment with digital library services and
* semantic digital libraries for improving user experiences.
The goal of the special issue is to bring out the best practices, current research and promising trends in the semantic digital library.
Papers may address issues along general themes, which include but are not limited to the following:
* Semantic digital library information visualisation
* Multilingual multimedia content management
* Search, retrieval and browsing interfaces to all forms of multilingual digital content
* Managing collaborative semantic digital library collections
* Cultural heritage semantic preservation
* Natural interaction of users with the semantic digital library
* Case studies of user needs and behaviours, and user experiences
* Novel semantic digital library content and use environments
* Semantic digital library open access publishing and copyright management
* Social networking and semantic digital library Systems
Important Dates
Manuscript due: 15 September, 2010
Notification of acceptance: 15 November, 2010
Revised paper due: 15 December, 2010
Submission of final revised paper: 30 December, 2010
ACRL Research Writer’s consultations at the 2010 ALA Annual
ACRL Research Writer’s consultations at the 2010 ALA Annual
The announcement below for Research Writer’s consultations at the 2010 ALA Annual Conference is on behalf of the Research Program Committee. Please forward this announcement as appropriate and consider lending your expertise.
ACRL Research Writer's Consultations @ ALA Annual
The ACRL Research Program Committee (RPC) is once again sponsoring Research Writer’s Consultations at the 2010 ALA Annual Conference, held June 24-29 in Washington, D.C. Aimed at the new or inexperienced writer, the Research Writer’s Consultations will bring together small groups of two to three writers matched with an experienced writer or editor, who will offer guidance and critique.
AUTHORS
Are you an ACRL member working on a research article? Would you like some constructive feedback? Submit a draft research paper for consultation. RPC will match new writers with experienced writers and the groups will meet face-to-face during the Washington, D.C. conference. Draft research papers must be submitted by May 22, 2010. Papers will be shared only among members of the designated groups. Submission details follow:
Include on first page: Author’s name and contact information in upper left and a paragraph describing what you would like others to comment on about your paper (e.g,. grammar, writing style, clarity, presentation of the research methodology).
Page limit: 25 double-spaced pages, standard 1” margins
Preferred format: Microsoft Word. Number pages. Footers should include author’s full name and e-mail.
Draft research papers should be in complete enough form for others to read easily.
Submit by May 22 to: Sheril Hook at sheril.hook@utoronto.ca
REVIEWERS
Are you an experienced, published writer or editor? Interested in providing guidance to your colleagues who may be writing their first research article? Submit your name and a description of your areas of expertise by May 22, 2010. Reviewers are expected to review papers submitted for their small group in advance of the Washington, D.C. conference, as well as guide their small group consultation onsite during the conference.
Please send your current contact information, a copy of your current resume or list of publications, and a brief description of your current research interests.
Submit by June 1 to: Sheril Hook at sheril.hook@utoronto.ca
MEET DURING ALA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Each group will correspond ahead of time to set up their own meeting time and place at the Annual Conference to critique the papers, discuss approaches for writing, and share ideas on where to submit articles.
Questions should be directed to Sheril Hook at sheril.hook@utoronto.ca
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The announcement below for Research Writer’s consultations at the 2010 ALA Annual Conference is on behalf of the Research Program Committee. Please forward this announcement as appropriate and consider lending your expertise.
ACRL Research Writer's Consultations @ ALA Annual
The ACRL Research Program Committee (RPC) is once again sponsoring Research Writer’s Consultations at the 2010 ALA Annual Conference, held June 24-29 in Washington, D.C. Aimed at the new or inexperienced writer, the Research Writer’s Consultations will bring together small groups of two to three writers matched with an experienced writer or editor, who will offer guidance and critique.
AUTHORS
Are you an ACRL member working on a research article? Would you like some constructive feedback? Submit a draft research paper for consultation. RPC will match new writers with experienced writers and the groups will meet face-to-face during the Washington, D.C. conference. Draft research papers must be submitted by May 22, 2010. Papers will be shared only among members of the designated groups. Submission details follow:
Include on first page: Author’s name and contact information in upper left and a paragraph describing what you would like others to comment on about your paper (e.g,. grammar, writing style, clarity, presentation of the research methodology).
Page limit: 25 double-spaced pages, standard 1” margins
Preferred format: Microsoft Word. Number pages. Footers should include author’s full name and e-mail.
Draft research papers should be in complete enough form for others to read easily.
Submit by May 22 to: Sheril Hook at sheril.hook@utoronto.ca
REVIEWERS
Are you an experienced, published writer or editor? Interested in providing guidance to your colleagues who may be writing their first research article? Submit your name and a description of your areas of expertise by May 22, 2010. Reviewers are expected to review papers submitted for their small group in advance of the Washington, D.C. conference, as well as guide their small group consultation onsite during the conference.
Please send your current contact information, a copy of your current resume or list of publications, and a brief description of your current research interests.
Submit by June 1 to: Sheril Hook at sheril.hook@utoronto.ca
MEET DURING ALA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Each group will correspond ahead of time to set up their own meeting time and place at the Annual Conference to critique the papers, discuss approaches for writing, and share ideas on where to submit articles.
Questions should be directed to Sheril Hook at sheril.hook@utoronto.ca
Why it Pays to Have a Good Relationship with a Local Supplier
I know that one of the things that technology has done for us is to allow us to make our purchases easier, and in some cases save us money. However, in the last couple of weeks I've had some great experiences with Goetze Dental and I think they go to show that it pays to have a relationship with a good local distributor.
Goetze handles all of my IT duties as well as repairing all my equipment and providing my supplies. A couple of weeks ago their IT gang was installing some new check-in computers in my reception area. Just as part of their routine, they also checked out my server to make sure all was well. It turns out that they discovered a couple of problems that could've been severe. Thanks to this "above and beyond" service I discovered that I need a new server and one is currently being built for me. This is a whole lot easier than learning of the problem when the whole system comes crashing down.
I also got some top notch CE at the Goetze headquarters here in KC for *way* under market value on Friday.
So I think the lesson to be learned is that it pays to have a local company you can count on. I've been saved from countless headaches over the years by the good people at Goetze and I continue to support them because of all the little extras they provide.
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Goetze handles all of my IT duties as well as repairing all my equipment and providing my supplies. A couple of weeks ago their IT gang was installing some new check-in computers in my reception area. Just as part of their routine, they also checked out my server to make sure all was well. It turns out that they discovered a couple of problems that could've been severe. Thanks to this "above and beyond" service I discovered that I need a new server and one is currently being built for me. This is a whole lot easier than learning of the problem when the whole system comes crashing down.
I also got some top notch CE at the Goetze headquarters here in KC for *way* under market value on Friday.
So I think the lesson to be learned is that it pays to have a local company you can count on. I've been saved from countless headaches over the years by the good people at Goetze and I continue to support them because of all the little extras they provide.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Discuss Dental Files Suit Against Biolase
I remember being at DPR World a couple of years ago when ZAP! Lasers debuted the Styla hand held diode laser. I've been using one for over a year now and I've really fallen in love with its performance and ease of use. At the Chicago Midwinter meeting in February, Biolase showed a new laser that had a similar look & feel.
Since Discuss now has a distribution agreement with Zap, theyvhave filed suit against Biolase. Here are the details:
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Since Discuss now has a distribution agreement with Zap, theyvhave filed suit against Biolase. Here are the details:
Discus Dental and Zap Lasers File Lawsuit Against BIOLASE
Companies Assert Patent, Trademark Infringement, Unfair Competition
CULVER CITY, CA and PLEASANT HILL, CA--(Marketwire - April 7, 2010) - Today, Discus Dental LLC and Zap Lasers LLC announced they have jointly filed a lawsuit against BIOLASE Technology, Inc. in federal court in Los Angeles, CA. The lawsuit asserts against BIOLASE claims for patent and trademark infringement and unfair competition, and seeks monetary damages and an injunction.
The lawsuit has been filed in view of BIOLASE's offering for sale in the U.S. its iLase™ cordless soft tissue laser. Discus Dental and Zap intend to vigorously enforce their intellectual property and related commercial rights against BIOLASE and any iLase distributors. Discus Dental and Zap Lasers are represented by legal counsel from the New York office of Chadbourne & Parke LLP.
About Discus Dental LLC: Discus Dental offers a broad array of progressive, quality dental products and equipment that spans aesthetics, whitening, oral hygiene, endodontics, impression materials, lasers and general operatory devices, including the NV Microlaser™ and NVOrtho™ Microlaser. By selling direct, Discus empowers dental professionals worldwide with premium products and affordable practice solutions. The company is widely recognized as the leading marketing and branding company in dentistry. Discus products are available in over 100 countries. Discus is headquartered in Culver City, California. More information is available at www.discusdental.com.
About Zap Lasers LLC: Zap Lasers is a dental technology company that develops and manufactures lasers and laser accessories for improved applications and procedures in dentistry. Specializing in laser research and design, its line of industry-leading soft tissue lasers includes NV Microlaser™ (fka Styla MicroLaser™) and NVOrtho™ (fka StylaOrtho™), the industry's first cordless lasers for soft tissue use; SoftLase Pro®, widely recognized as one of the best designed and most user-friendly desktop dental diode lasers on the market; and OrthoLase®, the industry's first diode laser specially designed for orthodontists. Zap is headquartered in Pleasant Hill, California. More information is available at www.zaplasers.com.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
DriftCam can Record any Physical Exploits You can Dream Up
Looking for a way to record yourself skiing, biking, or in some other cool activity? Check out DriftCam. It offers high quality video (720 x 480 pixel), 5 mega pixel photos, a 1.5" colour LCD screen for playback, a 5m wireless RF remote control, a 170° wide angle lens, which can be rotated through 300°, and much more!
You can attach this to a ton of different things and away you go!
Here are the details:
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You can attach this to a ton of different things and away you go!
Here are the details:
The X170 is easily mounted onto your head, goggles, helmet, handlebars or just about anything with the wide range of mounts included in the box. Once mounted, the lens can be rotated through 300º into the perfect position to ensure an upright picture. Now that you’re ready to go simply use the wireless remote control to start and stop your videos or to take photos. Alternatively recording can also be started and stopped directly from the camera.
Once you’ve captured your on-board video and photos you can easily play them back or view them on the built-in colour LCD screen to show your friends or for training purposes. Play it onto a TV with the AV cable or download easily to your computer with the USB cable, both of which are included with the X170.
Extremely rugged, fantastic image quality and brilliant value for money! The X170 Action Camera comes highly recommended by the specialists in this field. Great for all types of action sports including skiing, snowboarding, motorsports, trackdays, mountainbiking, and many more...
Friday, April 16, 2010
Call for proposals: MARS LSS ALA forum on discovery systems, June 27, 2010
Call for proposals: MARS LSS ALA forum on discovery systems, June 27, 2010
The MARS Local Systems & Services committee is seeking panelists for its discussion forum at the 2010 ALA Annual meeting in Washington, DC on Sunday, June 27, 2010, 1:30-3:30pm. The discussion forum topic is "Discovery Systems: Solutions a User Could Love?" and will continue the conversation that began at our very successful Midwinter forum by the same name. You can view a listing of the Midwinter panelists and the discovery tools they implemented by visiting this public ALA Connect page: http://connect.ala.org/node/92049
Panelists are asked to describe their experiences implementing "next generation discovery tools" that attempt to provide access to disparate library collections from a single search box. Examples include Summon, Primo, WorldCat Local, and Encore; the system should be in production, and should have the ability to include resources beyond the catalog. We are interested in knowing why you made your choice, your implementation experience, what was gained, what surprises and challenges you may have encountered, and how your users have responded to the change.
Each panelist should plan to speak for no more than 20 minutes and participate in a general Q&A at the end of the session.
Please e-mail proposals to: Matt Lee (Reference Librarian, Minitex, Minneapolis, MN) at leems001@umn.edu
Proposals should include a title (including name of discovery system) and brief summary of the talk, as well as the names, positions and e-mail addresses of the presenters.
Deadline for proposals: April 30, 2010.
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The MARS Local Systems & Services committee is seeking panelists for its discussion forum at the 2010 ALA Annual meeting in Washington, DC on Sunday, June 27, 2010, 1:30-3:30pm. The discussion forum topic is "Discovery Systems: Solutions a User Could Love?" and will continue the conversation that began at our very successful Midwinter forum by the same name. You can view a listing of the Midwinter panelists and the discovery tools they implemented by visiting this public ALA Connect page: http://connect.ala.org/node/92049
Panelists are asked to describe their experiences implementing "next generation discovery tools" that attempt to provide access to disparate library collections from a single search box. Examples include Summon, Primo, WorldCat Local, and Encore; the system should be in production, and should have the ability to include resources beyond the catalog. We are interested in knowing why you made your choice, your implementation experience, what was gained, what surprises and challenges you may have encountered, and how your users have responded to the change.
Each panelist should plan to speak for no more than 20 minutes and participate in a general Q&A at the end of the session.
Please e-mail proposals to: Matt Lee (Reference Librarian, Minitex, Minneapolis, MN) at leems001@umn.edu
Proposals should include a title (including name of discovery system) and brief summary of the talk, as well as the names, positions and e-mail addresses of the presenters.
Deadline for proposals: April 30, 2010.
VMUtil and Sytem Tools
Hi
Check it these 2 web pages with tools for Hyper-V and other technologies.
http://msftmvp.com/aboutus.aspx
http://www.vmutil.com/index.html
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Filtering DHCP
hi
The Windows 2008 R2 has these option.
I always liked this option that others products have.
I tested, and I like it very much.
sAnTos
Dentlight Fusion - High Power... Tiny Footprint
For the past 3 months we've been working with the Dentlight Fusion curing light. We've been impressed with the ease of use and most importantly, the intensity of the light resulting in a superior depth of cure.The Fusion is the highest intensity light that we've tested that manages to provide this much power from a battery operated platform. The light routinely has an output of 1500mw/cm2. All of this from a tiny device that is easy to place and easy to use with no AC cord.
We're also impressed with the low profile design that makes it easier to get the light parallel to the curing surface. It has a variety of curing cycles that will meet the needs of any user. The price is also right, giving you great value for the amount of energy it produces.
This device comes with my highest rating.
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