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Redelegation of the domain representing Mali to the Agence des Technologies de l'Information et de la Communications
by Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro Feb. 4, 2014

Feb. 4, 2014

Dear All, Thanks to Dev who pointed out this morning that the Board will be considering the Redelegation of the domain representing Mali to the Agence des Technologies de l'Information et de la Communications, see: http://www.icann.org/en/groups/board/documents/agenda-03oct12-en.htm I wonder whether ISOC Mali or At Large in general holds a view on the above. Kind Regards, -- Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro aka Sala P.O. Box 17862 Suva Fiji Twitter: @SalanietaT Skype:Salanieta.Tamanikaiwaimaro Fiji Cell: +679 998 2851

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Fwd: ALAC-Announce Digest, Vol 64, Issue 22
by Carlton Samuels Dec. 1, 2013

Dec. 1, 2013

This matter is of interest to the At-Large, especially as it reflects publication of registration directory data. As just one example, one could reasonably contemplate that a registrant may record contact data in a Chinese script that might be needed by a native English-only speaker. I will make the seminar but I cannot take on another PDP at this time. This aside, I should think this PDP would have interest to the Registration Issues WG. -Carlton ============================== Carlton A Samuels Mobile: 876-818-1799 *Strategy, Planning, Governance, Assessment & Turnaround* ============================= Today's Topics: 1. Call for Volunteers GNSO Policy Translation and Transliteration PDP Working Group (ICANN At-Large Staff) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Call for Volunteers GNSO Policy Translation and Transliteration PDP Working Group In Brief The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council is seeking volunteers to serve on the PDP Working Group (WG) on Translation and Transliteration of Contact Information. This WG is expected to make recommendations to the GNSO Council on whether it is desirable to translate or transliterate contact information. In this context, translation is the process of conveying the meaning of text from on language into another; transliteration is the process of representing the characters of one alphabetical or syllabic system of writing by the characters of another, conversion alphabet. Introductory Webinar To provide potential volunteers with an idea of the PDP Process including Working Group procedures and also some background information on the WG's substantive issues, an Introductory Webinar will be held at the following times: Tuesday 10 December 2013, 12.00-13.00UTC - local times: http://tinyurl.com/m2suev5 Wednesday 11 December 2013, 18.00-19.00UTC - local times http://tinyurl.com/kyk5lej To join the webinar please RVSP to gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto: gnso-secs(a)icann.org> First meeting If you are interested in joining the Working Group, please contact gnso-secs(a)icann.org<mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org>. The first meeting of the Working Group is currently foreseen to take place in the week of 16 December - a doodle poll will be send out the week prior to determine a convenient meeting time. Background * Following the Recommendations of the Final Report< http://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/ird/final-report-ird-wg-07may12-en.pdf> of the Internationalized Registration Data Working Group, a Final Issue Report< http://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/gtlds/transliteration-contact-final-21mar13…> on Translation and Transliteration of Contact Information was submitted to the GNSO Council on 21 March 2013 * GNSO Council's initiated< https://community.icann.org/display/gnsocouncilmeetings/Motions+13+June+2013> a Policy Development Process (PDP) on the translation and transliteration of contact information on 13 June 2013; Drafting Team was formed and Charter< http://gnso.icann.org/en/drafts/transliteration-contact-charter-06nov13-en.…> submitted to GNSO Council and approved< http://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/calendar#nov> on 20 November 2013. * As part of its deliberations on this issue, Charter stipulates several questions for the PDP WG to consider, including (but not limited to): - Whether it is desirable to translate contact information to a single common language or transliterate contact information to a single common script. - Who should decide who should bear the burden translating contact information to a single common language or transliterating contact information to a single common script. * For more detailed, consult the WG's Charter< http://gnso.icann.org/en/drafts/transliteration-contact-charter-06nov13-en.…> and the GNSO Policy Development Process<http://gnso.icann.org/en/node/31379/ > * Note GNSO Council also requested ICANN to commission a study on the commercial feasibility of translation or transliteration systems for internationalized contact data, which is expected to be completed in time to help inform the PDP Working Group in its deliberations. Relevant Documents * Charter Translation and Transliteration of Contact Information PDP Working Group (WG) Charter - http://gnso.icann.org/en/drafts/transliteration-contact-charter-06nov13-en.… * Final Issue Report on Translation and Transliteration of Contact Information ( http://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/gtlds/transliteration-contact-final-21mar13… ). * Final Report of the Internationalized Registration Data Working Group ( http://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/ird/final-report-ird-wg-07may12-en.pdf) * GNSO Working Group Guidelines, including charter guidelines ( http://gnso.icann.org/council/annex-1-gnso-wg-guidelines-08apr11-en.pdf) *********************************************

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CMU Study on WHOIS Abuse
by Carlton Samuels Nov. 29, 2013

Nov. 29, 2013

Here's the path to some additional data, grist for one or other mill. http://www.icann.org/en/news/public-comment/whois-misuse-27nov13-en.htm -Carlton ============================== Carlton A Samuels Mobile: 876-818-1799 *Strategy, Planning, Governance, Assessment & Turnaround* =============================

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Weekly posting summary for at-large@atlarge-lists.icann.org
by Thomas Narten Nov. 29, 2013

Nov. 29, 2013

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CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST for the Board Director Selected by At-Large now open through 26 December 2013
by ICANN At-Large Staff Nov. 26, 2013

Nov. 26, 2013

Dear All, On behalf of Roberto Gaetano, Chair of the Board Candidate Evaluation Committee (BCEC), please find attached the Call for Expressions of Interest for the Board Director selected by At-Large (in English, French and Spanish). The document contains the link for the online application. Applications will be accepted between 26 November and 26 December 2013 at 23:59 UTC. The Board Director occupying Seat 15 will join the ICANN Board at the conclusion of 2014 ICANN Annual General Meeting, in October 2014. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org%3cmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>>

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by Vanda Scartezini Nov. 25, 2013

Nov. 25, 2013

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WEBCAST TODAY: Global Cyber Security Capacity Centre Opening Conference
by Joly MacFie Nov. 25, 2013

Nov. 25, 2013

This is under way but still on the first panel. Very nice quality webcast, and very interesting topic. joly posted: "Tonight, Monday November 18 2013, OpenCUNY will again host the OpenITP Techno-Activism Third Monday at CUNY Graduate Center NYC. This month's event is a hands-on TOR workshop lead by George Rosamond. Bring your laptop and learn how to use the most popular" [image: Global Cyber Security Capacity Centre]Today, Monday November 25 2013, the Global Cyber Security Capacity Centre<http://www.oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk/cybersecurity/about> at the James Martin 21st Century School in Oxford UK is holding its inaugural conference. The entire conference is being streamed live via YouTube. *What*: Inaugural Cyber Security Capacity Centre Conference *Where*: Oxford Martin School, UK *When*: Monday November 25 2013 0900-1830 UTC *Agenda*: http://www.oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk/downloads/Programme%20Cyber%20Capacity%20C… *Webcast*: http://www.youtube.com/user/21school *Twitter*: #cyberox<https://twitter.com/search?q=%23cyberox&src=typd&f=realtime> Comment <http://isoc-ny.org/p2/6150#respond> See all comments<http://isoc-ny.org/p2/6150#comments> *Trouble clicking?* Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://isoc-ny.org/p2/6150 -- --------------------------------------------------------------- Joly MacFie 218 565 9365 Skype:punkcast VP (Admin) - ISOC-NY - http://isoc-ny.org --------------------------------------------------------------- -- --------------------------------------------------------------- Joly MacFie 218 565 9365 Skype:punkcast WWWhatsup NYC - http://wwwhatsup.com http://pinstand.com - http://punkcast.com VP (Admin) - ISOC-NY - http://isoc-ny.org -------------------------------------------------------------- -

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Weekly posting summary for at-large@atlarge-lists.icann.org
by Thomas Narten Nov. 22, 2013

Nov. 22, 2013

Total of 10 messages in the last 7 days. script run at: Fri Nov 22 07:03:39 EST 2013 Messages | Bytes | Who --------+------+--------+----------+------------------------ 30.00% | 3 | 45.00% | 93700 | salanieta.tamanikaiwaimaro at gmail.com 10.00% | 1 | 29.98% | 62422 | fsylla at gmail.com 20.00% | 2 | 8.97% | 18684 | sala at pasifikanexus.nu 20.00% | 2 | 7.58% | 15775 | rinalia.abdulrahim at gmail.com 10.00% | 1 | 4.79% | 9984 | ocl at gih.com 10.00% | 1 | 3.69% | 7676 | narten at us.ibm.com --------+------+--------+----------+------------------------ 100.00% | 10 |100.00% | 208241 | Total

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ccTLD Revocation
by Rinalia Abdul Rahim Nov. 21, 2013

Nov. 21, 2013

Dear At-Large Colleagues, The ALAC is preparing a statement on the topic of ccTLD "revocation", which refers to a process where the IANA Operator rescinds the responsibility for the management of a ccTLD from the manager. In such a situation, a country code Top Level Domain will be re-delegated without the consent of the incumbent ccTLD manager in cases where there are “persistent problems with the operations of the domain” and where there continues to be “substantial misbehavior” on the part of ccTLD managers despite the IANA Operator’s best efforts to stop the misconduct. A draft statement has been prepared and is available for your input/comment on the following wikipage: https://community.icann.org/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=43980716 If you have thoughts or opinions on this topic, please do provide your input/comments on the wikipage. Thank you. Best regards, Rinalia

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Comments on George Sadowski's presentation to the ALAC and At Large
by Salanieta Tamanikaiwaimaro Nov. 19, 2013

Nov. 19, 2013

Dear All, Cintra- please forward this to the NCUC and NPOC as well. I would like to correct some assertions that was made this morning when George addressed the floor and also something Tijani raised. I will first say that I am merely pointing to statements that were made and this is not an attack against both their persons as they are both colleagues and I value and respect them each but disagree. Firstly, there are ten years or more of proven cooperation on the ground in terms of development of ICT and internet proliferation whether on issues of access, technical policy development etc. By the way, Sally Costerton was a panelist. I am forwarding the Report and also links to the video that shows intense engagement and cooperation by civil society, private sector, and public sector etc. Nnenna gave examples from Africa and so did Adiel (head of Afrinic). For the record, there is extensive cooperation on national, regional and international fronts on development of ICT and internet proliferation. It is completely bad faith and strategy to try to silence voices that disagree with ICANNers when we should be engaging with them and sharing success stories. I was disappointed. There are a lot of civil society who engage on the ground with technical communities and we should not let the voice of a few who may not necessarily agree with our perspectives. As someone who is outgoing on the ALAC and was expressly told by Olivier (ALAC Chair) when I first joined that At Large is NOT civil society, and met resistance from both within the IGC and some in At Large for being on both, I cam safely say that the strategy and manner in which the discussions were headed were completely bad faith and contrary to what Fadi Chehadi spoke to us as civil society in Bali. We should not be afraid of diverse voices but rather ENGAGE! What are wes o afraid of???? Sally, the strategy of #OCCUPY civil society is bizarre and would like clarification as to which department this came from. From my personal interactions with you and your people, I refuse to believe that this strategy came from you. Kind Regards, Sala

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