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<FONT FACE="Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><SPAN STYLE='font-size:11pt'>Thanks, Saied!<BR>
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Apart from a few minor typos (to be corrected) I like it much since it includes the buzz words journalists are after if they are not technical. Good investment!<BR>
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My two cents,<BR>
Susan<BR>
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Am 15.11.10 19:22 schrieb "Mohammad-Reza Tazari" unter <<a href="saied.tazari@igd.fraunhofer.de">saied.tazari@igd.fraunhofer.de</a>>:<BR>
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</SPAN></FONT><BLOCKQUOTE><FONT FACE="Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><SPAN STYLE='font-size:11pt'> Dear Susan,<BR>
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thank you very much for the feedback that, as far as I can judge, does unfortunately come too late :-( because people have already prepared translations of the old text... a pity!<BR>
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Dear German-speaking supporters,<BR>
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Earlier this morning, I sent the message below to Antonio:<BR>
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</SPAN></FONT><BLOCKQUOTE><FONT FACE="Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><SPAN STYLE='font-size:11pt'>this is just to check if what I have arranged with our press office is what you wanted to have:<BR>
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</SPAN></FONT><UL><LI><FONT FACE="Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><SPAN STYLE='font-size:11pt'>our office sends a short message that invites the press to watch the live video streams at the given time
</SPAN></FONT><LI><FONT FACE="Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><SPAN STYLE='font-size:11pt'>but the German press release will remain blocked until the live streaming is finished
</SPAN></FONT><LI><FONT FACE="Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><SPAN STYLE='font-size:11pt'>however, this would mean that the press release will effectively be released on Wednesday morning on a special channel, where all German press has access to (it costs 500 €, but our institute is paying it)
</SPAN></FONT><LI><FONT FACE="Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><SPAN STYLE='font-size:11pt'>last but not least, our press office has rejected to use the translation provided by us, because they believe that it is too technical that attracts no / little attention (according to them, our translation could be appropriate for being put on the Web sites rather than being sent as a press release). They are preparing a free translation that reflects the same spirit but is more appropriate for the press. This revised text will be sent to that special channel on Wednesday. I will send it to you as soon as I receive it. <BR>
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</SPAN></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE><FONT FACE="Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><SPAN STYLE='font-size:11pt'> Now, I have the "free translation" by our press office that had to remain within the boundaries of 300 words in order not to exceed the cost of 500 €. Here, I would like to simply share it with you (see the attachment).<BR>
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Kind regards,<BR>
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-- Saied<BR>
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Susan Schwarze wrote on 15-Nov-10 17:47: <BR>
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Thanks, Saied,<BR>
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Sorry for my late response - I hope it's still useful.<BR>
In order to make it a real press release, you need to add a location and<BR>
date. I also have slightly edited the press release - see attached. If you<BR>
disagree with the edits just remove them.<BR>
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I will need to talk to Jesus, the coordinator of OSAMi Commons, whether we<BR>
can join the quotes section.<BR>
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BTW, where do we stand now with the initiation of a real organization? Do we<BR>
need any admin support, do we have a financial background we can rely on<BR>
etc.? Please let me know.<BR>
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Thanks,<BR>
Susan <BR>
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Am 12.11.10 14:21 schrieb "Mohammad Reza Tazari" unter<BR>
<<a href="saied.tazari@igd.fraunhofer.de">saied.tazari@igd.fraunhofer.de</a>> <<a href="mailto:saied.tazari@igd.fraunhofer.de">mailto:saied.tazari@igd.fraunhofer.de</a>> :<BR>
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Dear all,<BR>
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also Reiner Wichert has added a statement; I tried to gather all the<BR>
statements and the original text by Francesco & Joe in one document for a<BR>
better overview of all the text to be translated (attached).<BR>
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Regards,<BR>
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-- Saied<BR>
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Dear all,<BR>
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I have discussed with Francesco that Gunnar quote will be the following<BR>
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The MonAMI project objective is investigate, specify, validate and<BR>
promote an approach based on mainstream technologies so that AAL<BR>
applications can be deployed in a cost effective manner. We believe<BR>
that this can only happen if a widely used AAL platformbased on<BR>
standards is available. This is the reason why we have participated<BR>
to the creation of AALOA. We intend to play an active role in<BR>
ensuring that building blocks made availble in AALOA platform can be<BR>
integrated into future industry solutions.<BR>
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I have also translated the press release in French. Bruno is to check<BR>
it again.<BR>
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Antonio<BR>
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On 10/11/2010 17:32, Francesco Furfari wrote:<BR>
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Hello,<BR>
here a first version already reviewed by Joe.<BR>
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*A new Ambient Assisted Living community is born and wants you.<BR>
*<BR>
Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) is a new term referring to one of the<BR>
most important societal challenges facing us in the coming years.<BR>
Starting from the problem of population aging, AAL is about<BR>
intelligent systems that use technology to provide assistance for a<BR>
better, healthier and safer life in the preferred living environment.<BR>
Starting in 2006, various research projects funded by the EU FP6 and<BR>
FP7 research programmes have been developing ideas in this field.<BR>
Seven of these projects have now joined forces and decided it is time<BR>
to start a convergence process to build a consensus on the<BR>
standardization of AAL systems. To do so, the projects now support the<BR>
incorporation of an AAL Open Association -- known as AALOA.<BR>
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The mission of AALOA is to provide a shared open framework for<BR>
developers, technology and service providers, research institutions<BR>
and end user associations to discuss, design, develop, evaluate and<BR>
standardize a common service platform for Ambient Assisted Living.<BR>
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The call for action is expressed in the AALOA Manifesto<BR>
(<a href="http://www.aaloa.org/manifesto">http://www.aaloa.org/manifesto</a>), and was distributed publically for<BR>
the first time in September 2010 at the AAL Forum in Odense, Denmark<BR>
(<a href="http://www.aalforum.eu/).It">http://www.aalforum.eu/).It</a> has attracted subscriptions from more<BR>
than fifty individuals coming from the academic world and industry.<BR>
The first project initiated by the AALOA community is EvAAL<BR>
(<a href="http://eval.aaloa.org">http://eval.aaloa.org</a>), an international competition aimed at<BR>
evaluating AAL systems and creating recognized benchmarks for the<BR>
assessment of the research results in this field.<BR>
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AALOA invites you to join the community, and to participate in its<BR>
activities: to bring fresh ideas, to propose workshops and new<BR>
projects and to contribute actively to the growth of the association.<BR>
For details of how to join, please visit: <a href="http://www.aaloa.orgor">http://www.aaloa.orgor</a> write<BR>
to <a href="info@aaloa.org_">info@aaloa.org_</a><BR>
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Francesco Furfari from CNR, Italy the first subscriber of the<BR>
Manifesto says:<BR>
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"It's the first time that independent research projects have decided<BR>
to join their efforts and share their findings before the projects<BR>
have even finished. This is possible thanks to a common Open Source<BR>
policy which may produce a strong impact on the market. Several<BR>
industrial alliances have recently demonstrated how OSS can quickly<BR>
open new markets, especially when the costs of developing a platform<BR>
are spread over a multiplicity of stakeholders".<BR>
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Joe Gorman coordinator of EU project universAAL says:<BR>
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"As the latest and largest AAL project in the series funded by the EU,<BR>
one of the main objectives of the universAAL project is to work<BR>
towards establishment of a standard platform for AAL.And not just the<BR>
platform itself:also a community of people and organisations<BR>
contributing to its development and uptake.We see AALOA as playing a<BR>
central role in this, by putting us in touch with key stakeholders in<BR>
the field, and providing a forum for real discussion and synergy with<BR>
them".<BR>
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*Gunnar Fagerberg coordinator of EU project MonAMI says:*<BR>
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*anybody else ????*<BR>
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- Francesco<BR>
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Il 20.59, Antonio kung ha scritto:<BR>
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Dear all,<BR>
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Next week we will have one of the big days : announcing AALOA to the<BR>
press.<BR>
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Here is a list of actions that are pending:<BR>
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* Francesco to provide a text. Note that Gunnar Fagerberg will<BR>
provide a quote for inclusion (something like /MonAMI supports<BR>
the AALOA initiative and we are delighted that this workshop is<BR>
the event where AALOA is announced/)<BR>
* At least 3 translations in French (Trialog), Italian (CNR) and<BR>
German (Rainer/Saied)<BR>
* Contacting the press. France (Trialog), Italy (CNR), Germany<BR>
(Fraunhofer), Sweden (SIAT) will announce the event to<BR>
Journalists and inform them that a facebook videostream will be<BR>
available<BR>
* Gerald, can you provide the details on the facebook videostream<BR>
* Press release to be make public on AALOA, UniversAAL, MonAMI<BR>
websites on tuesday afternoon<BR>
* A joint statement to be provided concerning AALOA/OpenURC (see<BR>
e-mail that follows)<BR>
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Cheers<BR>
<BR>
Antonio<BR>
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