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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Hi Kevin<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>The conference is highly relevant to TDWG! Hopefully a number of
TDWG members and supporters will also be there. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>To save you the trouble, I’ve already added it to the events
calendar.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>There are a number of useful diagrams and presentations available
on the TAG Wiki (http://wiki.tdwg.org/twiki/bin/view/TAG/WebHome ) relating TDWG’s
common architecture to the semantic web. Roger may be aware of other resources.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Good luck on the support. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>Lee<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Lee
Belbin<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>TDWG
Secretariat<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><span
lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span
lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Kevin
Richards [mailto:RichardsK@landcareresearch.co.nz] <br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, 17 March 2008 3:03 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> leebel@netspace.net.au; tdwg@lists.tdwg.org<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [tdwg] TDWG's vision for 2008<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Lee, and all,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>As I have breifly
mentioned to Lee previously, I have applied for funding to attend the
European Semantic Web Conference (<a href="http://www.eswc2008.org/">http://www.eswc2008.org/</a>) to
report/discuss recent developments in the TDWG domain regarding semantic web
technologies. I intend to create a poster or two for the occasion.
If you consider this a relevant event Lee, I shall add it to the TDWG site.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>I would also like to
ask at this point if anyone has any useful info/diagrams/poster images etc that
would be suitable for this event (ie related to Semantic
Web/RDF/LSID/TDWG/Onotlogies/Schemas/Protocols/Infrastructure). I would
be very interested in anything that exists out there.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>My attendence at
this event is still dependent on funding, and therefore certainly not a
defintite at this stage.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Thanks<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Kevin Richards<br>
<br>
>>> "Lee Belbin" <leebel@netspace.net.au> 17/03/2008
3:49 p.m. >>><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin:0cm;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black'>Dear
TDWGians<br>
<br>
There are a number of issues that I'd like to raise-<br>
<br>
1. As you may be aware, Ricardo has setup an Events Calendar at<br>
<a href="http://www.tdwg.org/events/">http://www.tdwg.org/events/</a> to
advertise Biodiversity Informatics related<br>
meetings, grants and awards. I've seeded it with some events but I know<br>
there are more out there. This system complements the Biodiversity<br>
Informatics related Projects database (<a
href="http://www.tdwg.org/biodiv-projects/)">http://www.tdwg.org/biodiv-projects/)</a><br>
and the Biodiversity Informatics Networks database<br>
(<a href="http://www.tdwg.org/biodiv-networks/). ">http://www.tdwg.org/biodiv-networks/). </a>
If you are aware of other 'events'<br>
for 2008 or 2009, please either add them yourself (you must be logged in) or<br>
send me a URL and I'll add them. A related issue: I have produced a 'glossy'<br>
poster (see<br>
<a
href="http://www.tdwg.org/fileadmin/executive/movies/TDWG_Poster_BioData_A1.pdf)">http://www.tdwg.org/fileadmin/executive/movies/TDWG_Poster_BioData_A1.pdf)</a><br>
and brochure (see<br>
<a
href="http://www.tdwg.org/fileadmin/documentation/outreach/TDWG_Brochure.pdf).">http://www.tdwg.org/fileadmin/documentation/outreach/TDWG_Brochure.pdf).</a>
I<br>
have high-quality printed version of both resources available if any of you<br>
are planning to attend a conference/meeting and would like to help promote<br>
TDWG. Note: There are other related resources (PowerPoints, videos etc)<br>
available at <a href="http://www.tdwg.org/about-tdwg/resources-for-outreach/. ">http://www.tdwg.org/about-tdwg/resources-for-outreach/. </a>
BTW: A<br>
general TDWG video clip is currently being produced.<br>
<br>
2. Attached is a v.preliminary draft program for TDWG 2008 in Fremantle. Few<br>
sessions are fixed at the moment and there are a number of free slots. If<br>
you have ideas for a session (or four) on one or more issues, please let me<br>
know ASAP. Input is always appreciated. We hope to get more information<br>
regards costs, recommended accommodation and excursion options and dates to<br>
the web site next week. <br>
<br>
3. If you haven't already done so, please consider renewing your TDWG<br>
membership, taking out TDWG membership or making a donation to TDWG (see<br>
<a href="http://www.tdwg.org/membership/)">http://www.tdwg.org/membership/)</a>
. TDWG has a small (but enthusiastic!)<br>
membership and relies on your membership fees for basic operational costs.<br>
We would therefore appreciate any support you can provide. <br>
<br>
Best Wishes<br>
<br>
Lee<br>
<br>
Lee Belbin<br>
TDWG Secretariat<br>
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