November 2012 - Core-students - mailman3.cels.anl.gov

work from home after lunch
by Dan Olson 20 Nov '12

20 Nov '12

I'm going to catch a thanksgiving presentation at Hannah's school over lunch, and work from home the remainder of the afternoon. ---- Daniel Murphy-Olson Systems Administrator Mathematics & Computer Science Division Argonne National Laboratory 630-252-0055

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Fwd: Anacron job 'cron.daily' on gnep.mcs.anl.gov
by Ti Leggett 19 Nov '12

19 Nov '12

Based off dmesg, looks like gnep has a dying disk: [18748355.924376] ata3.01: exception Emask 0x0 SAct 0x0 SErr 0x0 action 0x6 [18748355.941600] ata3.01: BMDMA stat 0x66 [18748355.955955] ata3.01: failed command: READ DMA [18748355.970956] ata3.01: cmd c8/00:00:80:ea:64/00:00:00:00:00/f3 tag 0 dma 131072 in [18748355.970958] res 51/84:bf:c1:ea:64/84:00:1c:00:00/f3 Emask 0x30 (host bus error) [18748356.028663] ata3.01: status: { DRDY ERR } [18748356.043370] ata3.01: error: { ICRC ABRT } [18748356.057919] ata3: soft resetting link [18748356.300211] ata3.00: configured for UDMA/133 [18748356.322860] ata3.01: configured for UDMA/133 [18748356.322869] ata3: EH complete Begin forwarded message: > From: Anacron <root(a)mcs.anl.gov> > Subject: Anacron job 'cron.daily' on gnep.mcs.anl.gov > Date: November 17, 2012 9:49:44 AM CST > To: root(a)mcs.anl.gov > > /etc/cron.daily/standard: > /etc/cron.daily/standard: line 122: 12837 Terminated lockfile-touch $LOCKFILE (wd: /)

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where's Linda
by Linda Winkler 19 Nov '12

19 Nov '12

At home recouping from SC. Mostly taking comp time but, available if there are problems. Back to the Lab 11/26 lw

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When's Craig
by Stacey, Craig J. 19 Nov '12

19 Nov '12

I've been up all night with stomach issues and don't be coming in today. Please put me down for a sick day. Sent from my Android phone using TouchDown (www.nitrodesk.com)

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Fwd: Informational Memo: Update on Energy Department Conference Attendance Tracking Mandate
by Tina Stanton-Piersanti 16 Nov '12

16 Nov '12

I am still going through mail. Don't know if we were all copied on it? Scott, felt this was important enough to send to those who do travel for others. Making sure you have all seen this. T. Begin forwarded message: > From: Scott Ehling <sehling(a)mcs.anl.gov> > Date: November 16, 2012 9:19:34 AM CST > To: dzielski(a)mcs.anl.gov, La Joyce Bullock <bullock(a)mcs.anl.gov>, "JaQuel A. Bullock" <jbullock(a)anl.gov>, Janet Werner <werner(a)mcs.anl.gov>, Karen Cobb <cobb(a)mcs.anl.gov>, Carolyn Peters <cpeters(a)mcs.anl.gov>, Darlyn Mishur <mishur(a)mcs.anl.gov>, Lynn Valentini <valentin(a)mcs.anl.gov>, Katherine Ann Horkey <horkey(a)mcs.anl.gov>, aherman(a)anl.gov, "Tina J. Stanton-Piersanti" <tstanton(a)mcs.anl.gov> > Subject: Fwd: Informational Memo: Update on Energy Department Conference Attendance Tracking Mandate > > FYI > > Scott A. Ehling > Executive Assistant - Budget and Finance > Mathematics and Computer Science Division > Argonne National Laboratory > 9700 S. Cass Ave. > Lemont, IL 60439 > Phone: (630) 252-3338 > Email: sehling(a)mcs.anl.gov > > > > > > > Begin forwarded message: > >> >>> From: Argonne Newsroom <ArgonneNewsRoom(a)anl.gov> >>> Subject: Informational Memo: Update on Energy Department Conference Attendance Tracking Mandate >>> Date: November 15, 2012 3:13:01 PM CST >>> To: Marc <snir(a)mcs.anl.gov> >>> Reply-To: Argonne Newsroom <ArgonneNewsRoom(a)anl.gov> >>> >>> >>> INFORMATIONAL MEMO >>> >>> November 15, 2012 >>> >>> TO: All Scientific and Technical Staff >>> FROM: Mark Peters Deputy Director for Programs >>> SUBJECT: Update on Energy Department Conference Attendance Tracking Mandate >>> >>> Under the U.S. Department of Energy’s new requirements and procedures for conference attendance, all conference attendance that requires travel must be entered into theConference Attendance System at least 60 days in advance of the conference — and preferably earlier. This need for advance notice is in addition to the usual travel authorization process. >>> >>> The laboratory is required to report conference attendance numbers so the Department of Energy can determine if total DOE spending will exceed $100,000 for any given conference. DOE will also determine whether or not to allow the expense, or request that the lab reduce the expense. Once approval is received from DOE, the laboratory is held to the number of attendees reported. In several instances, we have been asked to reduce the number of attendees. Anyone who registers after the 60-day deadline will likely not receive approval and will need to cancel or find alternate, non-DOE funding sources. Any staff member who has been approved to attend a conference but needs to cancel should inform CEP-Conference Services at ext. 2-5585. This could free up a spot for another employee. >>> >>> So far, employees have adapted to these new procedures with a minimum of difficulty. However, Conference Services would like to clarify what data are required by the Conference Attendance System. >>> >>> The box “Purpose/Justification of Conference” is for describing the aims of the conference, not the individual’s purpose for attending. For example: “An international meeting of experts to present and review the latest research and findings,” or “This is a training seminar in new techniques and procedures relevant to the discipline.” >>> >>> Those planning to attend a conference will also be asked to provide a personal justification for attending. This field is on the far right of the form. An example would be “To present a paper describing our research in this field,” or “The society invited me to participate in a panel discussion on a topic in my area of expertise.” >>> >>> An extensive list of frequently asked questions (FAQ) is available in DOE’s Conference Guidance document (PDF). Previous memos also contain details of the conference attendance requirements: >>> “Data call for conference-related activities and spending,” July 13, 2012 >>> “Conference Attendance Tracking Requirement by DOE,” August 21, 2012 >>> Your understanding and cooperation in this matter is appreciated. Refer questions to Conference Services at ext. 2-5585. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Argonne Today is a daily information service provided to all employees. This unsubscribe link is provided for non-employees at partner universities and laboratories. >>> >>> >>> >> >> >

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Where's Tina
by Tina Stanton-Piersanti 16 Nov '12

16 Nov '12

I am getting up now to try and WFH. I have a Dr's appt at Noon. T. Sent from my iPhone

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Where's hunter
by Hunter Matthews 15 Nov '12

15 Nov '12

I've got a post lunch headache. I'm headed home before it turns into a migrane or something. I expect to be back online later this evening. -- Hunter Matthews Unix Administrator Office: Bldg 240 Room 2139 Argonne National Labs, MCS Key: F0F88438 / FFB5 34C0 B350 99A4 BB02 9779 A5DB 8B09 F0F8 8438 Never take candy from strangers. Especially on the internet.

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Donuts at helpdesk
by Hunter Matthews 15 Nov '12

15 Nov '12

I brought donuts to the ESC meeting this morning. This extras are at the helpdesk in the pizza box (we had to improvise at the donut shop this morning). Please help yourself. -- Hunter Matthews Unix Administrator Office: Bldg 240 Room 2139 Argonne National Labs, MCS Key: F0F88438 / FFB5 34C0 B350 99A4 BB02 9779 A5DB 8B09 F0F8 8438 Never take candy from strangers. Especially on the internet.

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Few minutes late
by John Roberts 15 Nov '12

15 Nov '12

Traffic heavy --- John Roberts Sent from my iPhone

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Where's Tina
by Tina Stanton-Piersanti 15 Nov '12

15 Nov '12

I have hit the trifecta with this bug.. Now I have a full blown cold. I'll be out again, yet another day. Trying to get some sleep with this cough and sneezing and not bring able to breath. T Sent from my iPhone

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