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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=804555121-12052005>Hello Aggregate Data
Group-</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=804555121-12052005>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.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=804555121-12052005>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.</SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=804555121-12052005>If you haven't
already, you should soon receive a distribution of the current model from
the SRG. </SPAN></FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=804555121-12052005>In preparations for the Edinburgh meetings, I would ask
that you keep a few things in mind when reviewing the
package;</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=804555121-12052005>1. Collect any
thoughts you have on the cubed data models. What works in this
model? What doesn't?</SPAN></FONT></DIV></SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=804555121-12052005>2. Are there
any geography or time related components that are currently
missing?</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=804555121-12052005>3. We will
want to put together use cases to support any changes (keeping scenarios such as
life cycle and continuing maintenance in mind).</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=804555121-12052005>In the mean time, if
you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me. I look forward to
meeting and working with everyone.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN
class=804555121-12052005>Thanks,</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2><SPAN class=804555121-12052005>J
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