From j.b.gager at verizon.net  Thu May 12 18:26:22 2005
From: j.b.gager at verizon.net (J Gager)
Date: Thu May 12 19:44:19 2005
Subject: [DDI-ADG] Introduction
Message-ID: <005e01c55741$aa74cfc0$6501a8c0@JGAGER>

Hello Aggregate Data Group-
 
My name is J Gager, and I am XML Consultant with Aeon Consulting brought
into the help the DDI 3.0 effort.  Mary has asked that I help facilitate
this group in the production of the conceptual models for the areas of the
DDI 3.0 model concerning this group.  Thus far, I have been working with the
SRG group on the DDI 3.0 model.
 
First, a little background about me.  I have been working on XML and XML
technologies for the past 6 years.  Amongst other things, this work
consisted of working on various standard initiatives.  Most recently, I have
been working with the SDMX initiative, developing tools, so I have a strong
understanding of "cubed" data.
 
If you haven't already, you should soon receive a distribution of the
current model from the SRG.  In preparations for the Edinburgh meetings, I
would ask that you keep a few things in mind when reviewing the package;
 
1.  Collect any thoughts you have on the cubed data models.  What works in
this model?  What doesn't?
2.  Are there any geography or time related components that are currently
missing?
3.  We will want to put together use cases to support any changes (keeping
scenarios such as life cycle and continuing maintenance in mind).
 
In the mean time, if you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me.
I look forward to meeting and working with everyone.
 
Thanks,
 
J Gager
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From j.b.gager at verizon.net  Tue May 31 10:00:13 2005
From: j.b.gager at verizon.net (J Gager)
Date: Tue May 31 18:03:25 2005
Subject: [DDI-ADG] Phone Numbers for Meeting Information
Message-ID: <005501c565e9$149176f0$6501a8c0@CPQ95163179221>

Hello All - 
 
For those who could not make it to the Edinburgh meetings, we have
decided to start meeting weekly in order to meet the September 1st
deadline of submitting our change proposal to the SRG.  The meeings will
be held on Tuesdays at:
 
16:00 United Kingdom
11:00 Eastern U.S.
8:00 Pacific U.S.
 
In preparation for next week meetings, could everyone please send me the
number where you would like to be called for the meeting.  In the mean
time, I will be preparing some materials for review, as well as a rough
agenda for the first meeting.  Anticipate these in the next few days.
 
Thank you,
 
J Gager
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