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Making sense of Valves Steam Box: Windows vs. Linux, OpenGL vs. DirectX, and the impact of support from AMD & Nvidia
2013-09-27 19:31:19| Extremetech
Steambox, from what we've seen thus far, isn't particularly exciting -- but what are the implications of adopting Linux and OpenGL for gaming over DirectX / Windows, and what can AMD or Nvidia offer in terms of customized technology?
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Flight Operations Project Management Support mf
2013-09-27 15:36:37| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
About Terma With a 35year track record, Terma is among the most experienced European providers of missioncritical products, software, and services for space missions. Terma excels in stateoftheart niche technology and robust operational systems for the space industry. Working in close collaboration with customers and leading industry bodies, we develop advanced, missionspecific solutions. More than 150 employees are operating in all phases of space program development, Termas unique systems, software, and products are depended upon all over the world by astronauts, spacecraft, and organizations for mission success. Our solutions include customized systems for space science, earth observation, navigation, and telecommunication programs. They are based at Terma premises in Denmark, Germany and The Netherlands as well as numerous customer sites around Europe. The Mission The Flight Operations Project Management Support function is part of the Flight Operations Office within the Columbus Operations Division, located at the Columbus Control Centre ColCC at Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany. The main function of the Columbus Flight Operations Office is managing the integration of ISS space station tasks from their assignment to a particular timeframe to the achievement of operational readiness, and the management of the implementation of the activities. The Challenge We are looking for an experienced Management Support for the Flight Operations Office. The position includes specific duties as Maintaining a documentation management system for formal documents and correspondence document and file correspondence for NASA Change Requests, IDRD, IRD, and CCN updates and other high level ISS, HSF, and IOT documentation relevant to ESA operations tasks Support the organizational implementation of various ISS boards and reviews with ESA participation Maintain and follow up lists of ESA operational tasks, actions, identified risks and issues Independently monitor the Anomaly Reporting System and providing reports, excerpts monitor ART and MRB schedules and receive and file their reports Coordinate the IRD as main requirements document for ESA ISS operations and corresponding change notices, in support of the respective Mission Directors Independently support ESA in the coordination and preparation of all Certification of Flight Readiness CoFR activities for each stage and increment, as well as maintain the ESA CoFR process itself Independently support ESA in the coordination and preparation of the ESA certification of Flight Readiness for NASA Stage Operations Readiness Reviews SORRs Independent support the Chairman of the Mission Management Team meeting MMT and dedicated Operation meetings in the preparation of the weekly meetings by sending invitations, collecting meeting presentations and publishing them in a dedicated eroom folder, keeping minutes and the action item list for followup Coordinate PAO activities with the Communication Office and their integration in the operations community when an ESA astronaut is onboard ISS Support and followup the LessonsLearned process Organise and provide general support to facilitate the ongoing ESA and IOT operations activities at ColCC, by arranging and coordinating meetings and visits interfacing with the local hosting organization for badging, access, logistics, site services and other organizational issues. This is a fulltime position located at the ColCC in Oberpfaffenhofen, with occasional travel within Europe and a planned starting date in January 2014. Your Qualifications Applicants should have a University Degree Bachelors, equivalent qualification in Business Administration or extensive experience in Administrative Management or Project Management. Essential skills are Proficient in MS Office and Lotus Notes Good knowledge of the ESA Financial and Procurement processes and associated tools SAPbased A good knowledge of English, both in speech and writing and a working knowledge of French are required. Desirable skills are Knowledge of the ESA ISS Columbus Operations Processes Knowledge of another member state language. Terma offers At Terma, we consider skilled employees, enthusiasm and job satisfaction as the very foundation of our success and as a prerequisite for the development of the bestinclass solutions that Terma provides. We lead the way in applying new technology, offering a wide range of growth opportunities for each individual and emphasizing mutual respect across the board in our workplace. Terma offers you a pleasant working environment at the customer site, where you will be able to take on challenging tasks and responsibilities in a highly professional company. Great opportunities for training and personal development Challenges in advanced technical environment International and cosmopolitan working atmosphere An employment contract with an attractive package with extralegal benefits Highly competitive salary. Recruitment is depending on successful selection by the customer. Further information For further information, please contact Mr. Kevin Davies by telephone 49 6151 860050 or by email terma.determa.com. To ensure that your application will reach us and is properly processed, please apply through the link httpwww.epos.dkRekTermaJoblistShowJobOffer.aspx?dbaliasEposRECTermalangenjobOfferEntityId408joblistId1 with a Cover Letter explaining your background and expertise, as well as your earliest date of availability, and a uptodate Curriculum Vitae. Closing date October 4th, 2013 Please note that applicants must hold all appropriate documentation and permits to work in Europe. Terma is a hightech, internationally recognized supplier of advanced and customized systems, products, and services within defense systems, surveillance, radar systems, and space.
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Support to Galileo Early Services system security engineering and security operations preparation
2013-09-27 15:36:36| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
RHEA the fastest growing leading Belgian SME providing system engineering solutions and professional engineering services to the international space industry is recruiting experienced engineering support for a full time position based in the area of Brussels, Belgium. Description Task 1 Support to Galileo Early Services system security engineering and security operations preparation The GSA shall prepare for the European Commission the Galileo exploitation programme. As part of this programme, a key activity is the preparation and provision of the Galileo Early Services, due to start in October 2014. Following the completion of the service implementation in the first Quarter 2014, a service validation is planned to start in April 2014. The objective of this task is to support the preparation activities for the Galileo Early Service provision in the area of security engineering and security operations preparation. The following tasks shall be performed Maintaining the Galileo early services related security requirements, ensuring traceability and consistency from requirements at Service provision and System level Analysis, contributions and maintenance of the classified Statement of Compliance SOC to the Early Service requirements baseline Contribute to the elaboration of Galileo security enhancement technological roadmaps Support the liaising with the stakeholders which contribute to the security of the EGNSS Services in particular EC, Member States and ESA Definition and review of security related processes and operational interfaces between the operational entities EC, ESA, GSA and external entities Documentation of security related processes, procedures and interfaces in the Galileo Service Operations Manual or other documents Support the Galileo GNSS Exploitation Program Manager for any topics related to Galileo services implementation and validation Contribute to other tasks related to Early Service implementation and validation, as necessary. The result of this work package is a consolidation and maintenance of security baseline for the Galileo Early Services implementation and the establishment of the classified early service operations baseline for the start of service validation. Deliverables Updated Early Services Security Requirements baseline Contributions to Update of Early Services Statement of Compliance Preliminary input to Galileo Early Services Operations Manual and other related documents Security sections of Galileo Early Services Operations Manual and other related documents Review reports Task 2 Support to GSA security processes linked to Early Service security accreditation In order to achieve the accreditation to start the provision of Galileo Early Services in October 2014, risk analysis and the implementation of risk treatment plans have been initiated. The Statement of Compliance to the SSRS baseline will be established at several key accreditation milestones and shall be reviewed and followedup. The followup of the treatment plan implementation will be a further task. The aim of this task is to support the GSA in its role for the preparation of the relevant accreditation files for the Galileo early services. The following tasks shall be supported Support the monitoring and controlling the Galileo service provision security compliance to security requirements, implementation of security risks treatment plans, security accreditation plan implementation during the Early Service validation and provision phase Support the preparation and the submission of the Galileo Exploitation program inputs to the Security Accreditation Secretariat, Security Accreditation Panels and Security Accreditation Board, as appropriate Deliverables Detailed planning to meet the expected early services accreditation deadlines Review reports to Security Accreditation plan implementation Presentations to GSAP and SAB meetings WP Progress Report Profile Special requirements Security Clearance up to the level of Secret. Location Brussels, Belgium until end 2013 Prague from January 2014 Application deadline ASAP Duration 6 months If you are interested, please send your Word format CV as well as a Cover Letter to Lena Englander, Recruitment Manager at careeropportunitiesrheagroup.com Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information. RHEA provides you with an attractive employment package based on the candidates experience, the opportunity to build experience in the space sector and to grow within an international company. RHEA is an independent Space Engineering Consulting and Software company that offers knowledgebased services and innovative solutions to the space industry. Our technical expertise is coupled with the provision of software tools for both Space and Ground segments. For the past 18 years RHEA has supported over 40 space missions, including comet chasers, planetary and Moon missions, deep space astronomy experiments to understand the fundamental laws of physics, climate monitoring, meteorology, navigation and communications. Rhea is the market leader for MOIS solutions and procedure management systems. Rhea has successfully brought together engineers and scientists from 13 nationalities to support its clients across 7 European countries, Canada and the USA.
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Palau's president pleads for international support on climate change
2013-09-27 10:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Radio Australia: Statement Summary: TOMMY ESANG REMENGESAU JR, President of Palau, said his country's flag bore the image of a yellow moon against a blue ocean - a metaphor for nature's balance and harmony through the consistency of the rising and falling tides. However, floods and "tropical storm after tropical storm" were now passing through the Pacific islands; the full moon and the ocean were no longer a metaphor for balance and harmony, but instead represented imbalance, the world's past excesses and a lack...
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Support Your Dog Park!
2013-09-26 20:00:24| PortlandOnline
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