========================================================================= Date: Wed, 1 Dec 1993 10:20:52 CST Reply-To: British National Corpus Sender: "TEI-L: Text Encoding Initiative public discussion list" From: British National Corpus Subject: Corpus-related publication announcement From: Dominic Dunlop Date: Tue, 30 Nov 93 10:21:51 GMT To: natcorp@natcorp.ox.ac.uk Subject: Corpus publication ----- Begin Included Message ----- Date: Sun, 21 Nov 1993 10:51:36 HKT From: LCGJAMES@usthk.ust.hk Subject: Corpus publication Organization: The Hong Kong University of Science & Technology (HKUST) I am pleased to announce the publication the full alphabetical, frequency and distribution lists of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology's one-million-word corpus of extracts from undergraduate texts in Computer Science. Eight disciplinary sub-categories are identified, and distribution statistics provided for each entry. Bibliographical details: James, G., R. Davison, A. Cheung & S. Deerwester ENGLISH IN COMPUTER SCIENCE. A CORPUS-BASED LEXICAL ANALYSIS. Hong Kong: Longman Asia vi + 622 pp. ISBN 962-00-0436-1 HK$ 350 / US$ 45. Available from Longman Asia, 18/F Cornwall House, Taikoo Place, 979 King's Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong. Fax: (852) 565 7440 ************************************************************************** Gregory James, Director, Language Centre, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Fax: (852) 335 0249 Telephone: (852) 358 7878 lcgjames@usthk.bitnet lcgjames@usthk.ust.hk ************************************************************************* ----- End Included Message ----- ========================================================================= Date: Tue, 7 Dec 1993 23:11:41 CST Reply-To: Zubin Dittia Sender: "TEI-L: Text Encoding Initiative public discussion list" From: Zubin Dittia Subject: ACM MULTIMEDIA 94 --- CALL FOR PAPERS NOTE: Please send all your responses and/or questions to the various program chairs listed in this posting; I am only concerned with publicity for the event, so do not direct any queries to me. Also, please accept my apologies if you receive more than one copy of this posting. -- Zubin. ====================================================================== ACM MULTIMEDIA 94 ----------------- October 15-20, 1994, San Francisco, California THE SECOND ACM INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MULTIMEDIA Sponsored by the Association for Computing Machinery SIGBIO, SIGBIT, SIGCHI, SIGCOMM, SIGGRAPH, SIGIR, SIGLINK, SIGMM, and SIGOIS in cooperation with SIGAPP, SIGCAPH, SIGCPR, SIGMOD, SIGOPS, and the IEEE Communications Society. PRELIMINARY CALL FOR PARTICIPATION ACM Multimedia 94 will provide an international forum for papers, panels, courses, workshops, and exhibits focusing on the synergies between processing and communicating information represented in multiple media (multimedia). Research ideas, emerging technologies, engineering methodologies, prototype demonstrations, and experiences should be submitted for review. Technical areas for Multimedia 94 include, but are not limited to: applications and tools; video information systems; interactive television; collaboration environments; database and information systems; distributed systems; operating system extensions; hardware and architectures; networking and communication; media integration and synchronization; image, video and audio compression techniques; programming paradigms and environments; storage and I/O architectures; and user interfaces. PAPERS: ------- Technical papers, preferably accompanied by electronic and videotape software, on completed or in-progress research, innovative applica- tions, or experience with multimedia systems are solicited. Where applicable, prototype demonstrations or videotape presentations are encouraged to supplement the talks. Outstanding papers on different areas of multimedia will be given awards. Selected papers will be forwarded to ACM/Springer-Verlag Multimedia Systems, the Communications of the ACM (CACM), or the IEEE/ACM Transactions on Networking. Submit six copies of each paper (no more than 15 double-spaced pages including figures, tables, and references) to: Prof. Domenico Ferrari, Program Chair Computer Science Division EECS Department University of California Berkeley, CA 94720 USA. Voice: +1 510 642 3806 Fax: +1 510 642 5775 Email: multimedia94@tenet.berkeley.edu PANELS: ------- We are soliciting proposals for panels that examine an innovative, controversial, or otherwise provocative issue of interest to the field. Panel proposals should include the issue to be addressed, the members of the panel with a brief statement of their positions on the issue, and a description of the panel format. The best panels, in our experience, have been structured as a debate with an opportunity for audience participation, but we are open to other stimulating ideas. Panels consisting of a collection of short paper presentations are not encouraged. The Panel chair is willing to work with prospective session chairs in advance of submission to discuss panel concepts or the form of a proposal. Panel proposals should be at most 3 pages, and should include a brief description of each panelist's relevant expertise. Submit six copies of each panel proposal to: Allan Kuchinsky, Panels Co-Chair Hewlett-Packard Co. 1501 Page Mill Rd. M/S 1U-17 Palo Alto, CA 94304 USA. Voice: +1 415 857 7423 Fax: +1 415 857 8526 Email: kuchinsk@hpl.hp.com COURSES: -------- Proposals (at most 5 pages, including biographical sketches of instructors) for both 1/2- and 1-day tutorial courses are solicited. Evaluation of proposals will be based on expertise and experience of instructors, relevance of subject matter, and the use of multimedia technology in the presentation. Submit six copies of each course proposal to: Ephraim Glinert, Courses Chair Department of Computer Science and Engineering FR-35 University of Washington Seattle, WA 98195 USA. Voice: +1 206 543 4305 Fax: +1 206 543 2969 Email: glinert@cs.washington.edu WORKSHOPS: ---------- During the first two days of Multimedia 94, we would like to hold workshops on specific areas of multimedia research and technology. Evening sessions during the main conference (last three days) will be held to report on the results of the workshops. For more information, contact: D. Shepherd, Workshops Chair Computer Center University of Lancaster Lancaster, UK LA1 4YW. Voice: 44-52-459-3827 Fax: 44-52-484-4011 Email: doug@comp.lancs.ac.uk EXHIBITS: --------- ACM Multimedia 94 offers a unique opportunity for vendors and researchers to exhibit and demonstrate multimedia products and research prototypes. For more information, contact: Prof. Patrick Mantey, Exhibits Chair Computer Engineering Department Applied Science Building University of California Santa Cruz, CA 95064 USA. Voice: +1 408 459 2158 Fax: +1 408 459 4829 Email: mantey@cse.ucsc.edu DEMONSTRATIONS: --------------- As part of ACM Multimedia 94, we plan to hold a referreed technical and artistic demonstration program. We solicit working systems that demonstrate the essence of multimedia: the integration of technologies and media (e.g., computers, television, facsimile, communications/networking, databases, user interfaces, hypermedia, operating systems, virtual reality, data compression, interface hardware, publishing, etc.). Submissions (at most 4 pages) should consist of a description of the exhibit, demo requirements, biography, and a single VHS video. Electronic submission of the description is encouraged. Send submissions to: Tom Little, Demonstrations Chair Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Boston University 44 Cummington Street Boston, MA 02215 USA. Voice: +1 617 353 9877 Fax: +1 617 353 6440 Email: tdcl@spiderman.bu.edu VIDEO: ------ We are solicting videos of innovative multimedia technology. Videotape submissions should be between 5 to 8 minutes, and should be accompanied by a 2 page overview. We expect to show the Multimedia 94 Video Program in a special room in the Conference Center during the conference, and the videotape will be available for purchase. For more information, contact: Marc Brown or Dave Redell, Video Co-Chairs DEC Systems Research Center 130 Lytton Ave. Palo Alto, CA 94301 USA. Voice: +1 415 853 2152 or 2131 Fax: +1 415 853 2104 Email: {mhb,redell}@src.dec.com ELECTRONIC PUBLISHING: ---------------------- The proceedings of Multimedia 94 will be available both on CD-ROM and via electronic network. Accepted papers will be expected to be finally provided in several formats including postscript, and authors are strongly encouraged to provide about 2 minutes of video and also software and other relevant information that complements the content of the paper. For more information, contact: Roy Rada, Electronic Publishing Chair Department of Computer Science University of Liverpool Liverpool, UK L69 3BX. Voice: 44-51-794-3669 Fax: 44-51-794-3715 Email: rada@compsci.liverpool.ac.uk ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- STUDENT PARTICIPATION: ---------------------- Papers with a student as the primary author can enter the student paper award competition. A cover letter must identify the paper as a candidate for the competition. Graduate and undergraduate students are invited to participate in Multimedia 94. Student volunteers receive complimentary registration, complimentary meals and the opportunity to interact with conference attendees in return for helping with day-to-day operations of the conference. Housing costs for student volunteers may be reduced by sharing hotel rooms. IMPORTANT DATES: ---------------- All submissions due: March 10, 1994. Notification of acceptance: June 10, 1994. Submissions in final form due: July 20, 1994. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONFERENCE COMMITTEE: --------------------- Co-Chairs: J. O. Limb, Hewlett-Packard. M. Blattner, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and University of California, Davis. Steering Committee Chair: E. Fox, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and SU. Treasurer: R. Allen, Bellcore. Proceedings: J.J. Garcia-Luna, University of California, Santa Cruz. Workshops: D. Shepherd, Lancaster University, UK. Demonstrations: T. Little, Boston University. Video: M. Brown, Digital Equipment Corporation. D. Redell, Digital Equipment Corporation. Elec. Publishing: R. Rada, University of Liverpool, UK. Panels: A. Kuchinsky, Hewlett-Packard. S. Bulick, US WEST Advanced Technologies. Courses: E. Glinert, Renssaeler Polytechnic Institute. Local Arrangements: J.D. Smith, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Publicity: G. Parulkar, Washington University in St. Louis. PROGRAM COMMITTEE: ------------------ Chair: Prof. Domenico Ferrari Computer Science Division EECS Department University of California Berkeley, CA 94720 USA. +1 510 642 3806 multimedia94@tenet.berkeley.edu Co-Chairs: S. Ahuja, AT & T Bell Laboratories. F. Kitson, Hewlett-Packard. T. Kunii, University of Aizu, Japan. R. Phillips, Los Alamos National Laboratory. R. Rada, University of Liverpool, UK. R. Sacks-Davis, University of Melbourne, Australia. ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 10 Dec 1993 23:35:05 CST Reply-To: Arjan Loeffen C&L/RUU Sender: "TEI-L: Text Encoding Initiative public discussion list" Comments: This mail was sent from RUULET using PMDF v4.1.6 From: Arjan Loeffen C&L/RUU Organization: Faculty of Arts, University of Utrecht, The Netherlands Subject: ODA/ODIF & SGML Dear Reader, Position: ODA (Office Document Architecture) provides a standard for document interchange (Office Document Interchange Format, ODIF). The ODIF may in a sense be seen as a pendant of the tag format as defined by the SGML declarations part. The way raster or geometric graphics and character contents are exchanged in ODA is not part of the SGML standard, as the interpretation of such data parts are left to the application. It is however likely that such 'content portions' will be standardized under SGML in the near future. In the area of content descriptions ODA standards may be merged into an 'extended SGML'. Do you think this is a correct statement? Arjan Loeffen ========================================================================= Date: Fri, 24 Dec 1993 16:39:05 CST Reply-To: Susan Hockey Sender: "TEI-L: Text Encoding Initiative public discussion list" From: Susan Hockey Subject: Text Systems Manager position at CETH CENTER FOR ELECTRONIC TEXTS IN THE HUMANITIES TEXT SYSTEMS MANAGER The Center for Electronic Texts in the Humanities, which is sponsored by Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey and Princeton University invites applications for a Text Systems Manager. The position is responsible for the design, development and management of a UNIX-based client/server text system and associated software that runs on the Internet and serves the needs of humanities scholarship. Supervises SGML markup of texts and ensures conformity to the Text Encoding Initiative specifications. Manages CETH's text access system both for maintenance purposes and planned future developments which include linking images to texts and providing linguistic analysis tools and a lexical database to aid retrieval. Provides technical supervision for access to texts by members of a consortium which CETH is establishing. CETH's text collection will act as a testbed for research on the `uses and users' of electronic texts in the humanities. Requires a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to computers and/or the humanities, plus three years experience relevant to the same. Knowledge of design and maintenance of UNIX-based systems, Standard Generalized Markup Language, Text Encoding Initiative, and programming ability in C, Perl and UNIX utilities, and PCs and Macintosh computers used in a client/server environment is required. Must also have strong communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of the use of electronic texts in the humanities, image handling techniques, and foreign language is preferred. CETH's other activities include an Inventory of Machine-Readable Texts in the Humanities which is held on RLIN, an international summer seminar which is co-sponsored by the Centre for Computing in the Humanities, University of Toronto, and information services for humanities computing. CETH is supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities, an independent federal agency, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the New Jersey Committee for the Humanities and the Booth Ferris Foundation. A one year grant funded position is immediately available for a suitably qualified candidate. Salary: $42,857. Submit a letter of application, resume, and the names of three referees to Susan Hockey Director Center for Electronic Texts in the Humanities 169 College Avenue New Brunswick NJ 08903 to whom informal enquiries may also be addressed. E-mail: hockey@zodiac.rutgers.edu Rutgers is an EO/AA employer. We encourage applicants with disabilities and Vietnam era veterans to self-identify in a cover letter.