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[Digital Scholarship in the Humanities] Examples of Collaborative Digital Humanities Projects « Digital ...: By sharing data, researchers can enable others to build on their work and provide transparency.  As Christine Borgman writes, “If related data and documents can be linked together in a scholarly information infrastructure, creative new forms of data- and information-intensive, distributed, collaborative, multidisciplinary research and learning become possible.  Data are outputs of research, inputs to scholarly publications, and inputs to subsequent research and learning.  Thus they are the foundation of scholarship” (Borgman 115).  Of course, there are a number of problems bound up in data sharing””how to ensure participation, make data discoverable through reliable metadata, balance flexibility in accepting a range of formats and the need for standardization, preserve data for the long term, etc.  Several projects focused on humanities and social science data are beginning to confront at least some of these challenges:

[Energy & Climate News] World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD): In some countries, including America, the grid has not kept up with the growth in demand for power. The deregulation of America's utilities in the 1990s encouraged companies to transfer power over long distances.

[RantNet.com] GridCast: live and behind the scenes of grid computing: GLOBAL e ...: GLOBAL e-Infrastructure Networking Event I ” to be performed on June 23rd as a distributed event over the Internet with participants from Latin America, …

[University of Delaware: UDaily] Showcases highlight special programs at UD: 12:23 p.m., June 8, 2009----The University of Delaware's Forum & Reunion Weekend provided the seven colleges, as well as other units on campus, an opportunity to highlight special programs, projects and facilities through a series of showcases held throughout the day Saturday.

[MyEcoProject» MyEcoBlog] Oracle's Smart Grid Software to Link Utilities Operations and ...: Oracle Utilities announced the introduction of Oracle’s smart grid software - an end-to-end software offering including mission-critical applications and back-end technology infrastructure. The products are designed to support utilities as they work to optimize the value of their smart grid components today while advancing toward a complete smart grid build out that leverages advances in IT, communications technology and energy technology to improve delivery utilization/resilience and empower consumers to address environmental concerns.

[International Science Grid This Week] iSGTW Feature - Volunteer computing goes East: Simon Lin, head of Academia Sinica Grid Computing (ASGC), took the initiative to organize the workshop because, as he says, “Asia is a significant player in grid computing, and there are many synergies between grids, clouds and volunteer networks that we need to learn to exploit.” The workshop is a satellite event to the International Symposium on Grid Computing that ASGC is organizing 21-23 April.

[UJ News] University of Johannesburg Provides a new Facility for Research ...: A series of lectures and tutorials explaining and reinforcing specific concepts around using the facility, as well as the national and international grid infrastructure will be given by Ben Clifford of the Computer Institute of Columbia University. As part of the series, users will be asked to explain the specific research problems and applications and the trainer will work with them towards adapting and optimising the projects for the grid.

[Earth2Tech] Smart Grid Progress: DOE Announces First Standards, Raises Cap on ...: Guido Bartels, the chairman of the GridWise Alliance, the trade group of technology companies, said it gave them a “great deal of confidence that smart-grid standards will be completed by September. This is a major step forward for the commercial implementation of America’s smart grid.”

[International Science Grid This Week] Feature - Dante dances to the volcano: For his part, Paul Gordon Emerson, CityDance Ensemble choreographer and Carbon curator, said: “High bandwidth research and education internet networks together with grid computing power played a vital part in making this project a reality .the fact that this work uses the voices of the earth from three continents is a very powerful metaphor for Carbon as a project and as a concept.”

[Chloregy] Oracles Smart Grid Software to Link Utilities Operations and ...: Oracle's smart grid software includes the following solutions: -- Oracle(R) Utilities Network Management System - Integrates with .computing requirements of electric utilities as they take the first steps," said Chuck Newton, president, Newton-Evans Research Company.

[International Science Grid This Week] iSGTW - BlogWatch: In this way the EDGeS infrastructure is the largest potential grid infrastructure in the world. The subject of the summer school is to give insights to these technologies (gLite, BOINC, XtremWeb and EDGeS) as well as to tools and programming environments by which user can develop and run applications on this enhanced grid infrastructure.

[Ordc Forum/Blog] Ordc Forum/Blog - Entering a dark age of innovation: For instance, it included the major patent-producing years of America's greatest inventor, Thomas Edison (1847-1931). Edison patented more than 1000 inventions, including the incandescent bulb, electricity generation and distribution grids, movie cameras and the phonograph.

[The INX Complexity Blog] Innaxis publishes two papers; initiates ComplexWorld.eu « The INX ...: The Sixth International Workshop on Grid Economics and Business Models ('GECON') will take place on 24 August in Delft, Netherlands. The commercial exploitation of grid computing is slowly starting to become popular under the term ”¦

[Latest News from SYS-CON MEDIA] Europe's Cloud Experts Head to Prague for Cloud Computing Expo ...: The following companies are among the providers and contributors of Virtualization technology: 3PAR, Accellion, Acronis, Actional, Active Endpoints, ActiveGrid, activePDF, ActiveServers, ActiveState, Actuate, Adaptec, Agile Software, AGiLiENCE, Agilysys, Akorri, AlachiSoft, Alter Logic, Altor Networks, Altova, AMD, AMDAHL, Amentra, Amyuni, anacubis, Apani, APC, Appcelerator, AppSense, AppStream, Array Networks, Ascential, Astaro, Attune Systems, Autodesk, AutoVirt, Availl, Avanade, Azul Systems, Barracuda Networks, BEA Systems, B-hive, Black Duck Software, Blackbaud, Blade Network Technologies, Blue Coat, Blue Lane, BlueArc, BlueNote Networks, BluePheonix Solutions, BMC Software, Borland, Bristol Technology, Brix Networks, BroadVision, Brocade, Burton Group, Business Objects, CA, CalAmp, Cassatt, Cast Iron Systems, Catbird, Cayenne Technologies, Ceedo Technologies, Cenzic, Certeon, CiRBA, Cisco Systems, Cision, Citrix Systems, ClearApp, ClearCube Technology, CollabNet, Compass America, Composite Software, Compugen, Compuware, Configuresoft, Continuity Software, Coraid, Courion, Coyote Point Systems, Crescendo Networks, CSC, DataCore, DataSynapse, Dell, Desktone, Digipede Technologies, Double-Take Software, Ecora Software, EDS, eG Innovations, Egenera, Elastra Corporation, Electric Cloud, Embotics, EMC Corporation, Emulex, Endeavors Technology, Enigmatic Corporation, Enterprise Management Associates, Entuity, EqualLogic, Ericom Software, ESRI, EVault, eXludus Technologies, F5 Networks, FalconStor, FastScale Technology, Foedus, Force10 Networks, Fortisphere, Forum Systems, Fujitsu, GemStone Systems, Getronics, GlassHouse, Green Hills Software, Grid Dynamics, GridGain Systems, GT Software, Hitachi, HP, Hyper9, Hyperic, IBM, ICEsoft, IGEL Technology, Illumita, ILOG, IMEX Research, Information Builders, Ingres, InstallFree, Integrien, Intel, Intellium, International Computerware, iTKO LISA, JBoss, Juniper, KACE, Kidaro, LeftHand Networks, Leostream, Lifeboat Distribution, Liquid Computing Corporation, Liquid Technology, Lynux Works, Mainline, ManageIQ, Managed Methods, ManageSoft, Marathon Technologies, McAfee, Mellanox Technologies, Microsoft, Mid-Atlantic Computers, Mindbridge Software, Mindreef, MKS, MonoSphere, Motorola, MQSoftware, mySoftIT, NASTEL, Ncomputing, NEC, Neocleus, NeoPath Networks, Neoware, NetApp, Netegrity, Neterion, Netuitive, Neverfail, Nexaweb, NextAxiom, Nimbus, Nimsoft, Niyuta, NoMachine, Novell, ONStor, Opalis Software, Open Kernel Labs, OpenSpan, OPNET Technologies, Optaros, OpTier, Oracle, Pano Logic, Parallels, Parasoft, Perforce Software, PHD Technologies, Phoenix Technologies, Phurnace Software, Pillar Data Systems, PlateSpin/Novell, Progress Software, Prolifics, ProSync Technology, Provision Networks, QLogic, Quest Software, Racemi, Raritan, Raxco Software, Red Hat, Reflex Security, Resolution Enterprises, RingCube Technologies, Riverbed Technology, Rogue Wave Software, RSA Security, Sagnet Solutions, SanDisk Corporation, SAP, SAVVIS, ScaleMP, Scalent Systems, Seanodes, Secure Command, Secure Computing, Sentillion, Shavlik Technologies, ServInt Internet Services, Silpion IT Solutions, SIMtone, Skytap, Skyway Software, Software AG, Sonasoft, SourceGear, Splunk, StackSafe, SteelEye Technology, StillSecure, StoneFly, Stonesoft, Stoneware, StoreVault, StrikeIron, STT WebOS, Sun Microsystems, SunGard, Supermicro Computer, Surgient, SWsoft, Sybase, Symantec, Systar, TBD Networks, Tenfold, TheInfoPro, Thinstall, Third Brigade, TIBCO Software, Tidal Software, Tideway Systems, TOA Solutions, TRANGO Virtual Processors, Trend Micro, Tresys Technology, Trigence, Tripwire, Ulteo, Unisys, United Devices, VaST Systems, VDIworks, VeeAm Software, Verari Systems, Verio, VeriSign, Vicom Computer Services, VirtenSys, Virtera, Virtual Iron, VirtualLogix, Virtugo Software, Virtutech, VisionCore, Vizioncore, VKernel, VMLogix, vmSight, VMware, Vordel, vThere-Sentillion, Vyatta, WaveMaker, Web Age Solutions, WSO2, Wyse Technology, XDS, XenoCode, Xiotech, xkoto, Xsigo Systems, Zenith Optemedia, Zeus Technology.

[YourSite.com] Father's Day Home and Office Gift Guide for 2009 Above $50: The new outdoor grill features a smart design aesthetic and four customizable cooking options: traditional gas grilling, pizza stone, griddle plate and roasting. Available in stainless steel, dark gray, red and white, the Element grill also includes key features such as a swing-out wood prep tray, cast iron grill grate and roasting lid.

[Simple Thoughts - Java and Web Blog] Google Earth 5.0 Conquers Mars, tells you to select your place: WASHINGTON - NASA and Microsoft Corporation have announced plans to make planetary images and data available to the public via the Internet under a Space Act Agreement. Through this project, NASA and Microsoft jointly will develop the technology and infrastructure necessary to make the most interesting NASA content, including high-resolution scientific images and data from Mars and the moon, explorable on WorldWide Telescope, Microsoft's online virtual telescope for exploring the universe.

[LA Grid Developments] LA Grid Developments » Blog Archive » FAU Hosts 6th Latin American ...: Exciting research developments will be presented from several LA Grid participants. Additionally, FAU and FIU students who participated in the summer 2008 PIRE program will be presenting results of their work and .

[Simple Thoughts - Java and Web Blog] Top 10 Cloud Computing Service Provider: Cloud computing has emerged as one such concept that allows an entrepreneur to avoid capital expenditure (CapEx) on hardware, software and services, and pay the provider only for what they use. Cloud computing offers a virtual computing environment that enables use of web service interfaces to launch instances with a variety of operating systems, loading them with the required custom application environment, managing the network, and using the entire  setup using as many or few systems as viable.

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