November 2012 - NA-Discuss - lists.icann.org

NARALO TELECONFERENCE - Monday, 11 June 2012 @ 19:00 UTC /Canceled
by Beau Brendler Aug. 10, 2013

Aug. 10, 2013

Colleagues, Due to a conflict that I cannot immediately resolve, the NA teleconference for today has been CANCELLED. I would recommend that we reschedule for next Monday. Regards, Beau -----Original Message----- >From: At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org> >Sent: Jun 11, 2012 7:15 AM >To: ICANN At-Large Staff <staff(a)atlarge.icann.org>, NA-Discuss <na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> >Subject: [NA-Discuss] REMINDER/ NARALO TELECONFERENCE - Monday, 11 June 2012 @ 19:00 UTC > >Dear All, > >The next NARALO teleconference is scheduled for Monday, 11 June 2012 at >19:00 UTC > >For other times: http://tinyurl.com/d7ww2k4 > > The agenda (TO BE UPDATED) and call details can be found at: >https://community.icann.org/x/hgAQAg > >If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: >mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org. > >Thank you. > >Regards, > >Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie >Peregrine > >ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC > >E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org > > > > >------ >NA-Discuss mailing list >NA-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org >https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/na-discuss > >Visit the NARALO online at http://www.naralo.org >------

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Fw: Due Diligence complete- Regional Advice requested ALS applicant "(170) University Community Partnership for Social Action Research"
by Garth Bruen at Knujon.com Dec. 3, 2012

Dec. 3, 2012

Due Diligence complete- Regional Advice requested ALS applicant "(170) University Community Partnership for Social Action Research" From: ICANN At-Large Staff Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2012 6:19 PM To: Garth Bruen at Knujon.com ; Thompson, Darlene Cc: ICANN At-Large Staff Subject: Due Diligence complete- Regional Advice requested ALS applicant "(170) University Community Partnership for Social Action Research" Dear Garth and Darlene, On the October 10th we received a NARALO ALS application from "University Community Partnership for Social Action Research". Please find the Due Diligence form attached. We kindly ask you to provide us with the regional advice for this ALS in your capacity as NARALO Secretary. Your advice will support the ALAC review on this application. According to our timeline for ALS applications the due date for the regional advice is on 28/11/2012. We would like to remind you that the DD form could contain sensitive information. Please read the form carefully before sending it off to third parties. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Gisella Gruber-White, Matt Ashtiani, Julia Charvolen ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org

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Internet drop in Syria
by Glenn McKnight Nov. 30, 2012

Nov. 30, 2012

-- Glenn McKnight mcknight.glenn(a)gmail.com skype gmcknight twitter gmcknight Http://www.globalcatalysts.com http://newsocialmedia.wordpress.com

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Syria shuts down the Internet
by Glenn McKnight Nov. 29, 2012

Nov. 29, 2012

http://www.thestar.com/news/world/article/1295103--syria-shuts-down-interne… -- Glenn McKnight mcknight.glenn(a)gmail.com skype gmcknight twitter gmcknight Http://www.globalcatalysts.com http://newsocialmedia.wordpress.com

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Re: [NA-Discuss] Slate article on .web (Meinrath & Noss)
by ebw＠abenaki.wabanaki.net Nov. 28, 2012

Nov. 28, 2012

First, there is the 2000 round applicant for "web", and the unanswered (in the American courts, a venue that may matter) question of whether ICANN's 2000 offer may be unilaterally recinded, by ICANN, after having received a timely and complete acceptence by the applicant. For those who hold that ICANN may receive timely and complete applications, and subsequently unilaterally recind past offer(s), what guarantee do the 2012 applicants have that for reaons as unrelated to their application as the 7-10 limit (which I had a part in developing) was to each of the 40+ 2000 applicants that their applications will not be similarly rejected? If it is proper to credit Chris Ambler $45k against any future application for any string and sollicit a second or subsequent applications for "web" and attempt to monitize a plurality of applications by auction, then it may be proper for ICANN (see "American courts", supra) to recind each such offer until its auction reserve value for "web" is met. Of course, Chris Ambler is not the only 2000 round applicant who's timely and complete application has been treated by ICANN as a loan repayed with out interest, and only in credit against future applications. CORE too is similarly situated, having applied for "web", as is the World Health Organization, having applied for "health", etc. So, where a string did not appear in a timely and complete application in a prior round, and appears in two or more such applications in the current round, then it is possible (at ICANN's sole discression, see "American cours", supra) that ICANN will be the beneficiary of an auction outcome which meets ICANN's unilaterally pre-determined auction reserve price. Second, assuming there is "auction revenue", is novel infrastructure the best, or even better, of the choices, in any region? My experience is no. I worked to get fuel to the NAP at Boutillier Hill in the days after the Hatian Earthquake. Others worked to get pallets of VSAT and WIFI kit to isolated NGOs. The NAP at Boutillier Hill was, after the destruction of the submarine cable landing, via a microwave link to the Dominican Republic, the sole point of connectivity between Haiti and the rest of the net. It was also, after repairs on the land line to the airfield where the Government relocated to an undamaged police building, on day 2, the sole source of Government data network communications. The real issue was diesel. Several times the generator was down to "last hours" and (mercifully new) batteries ran the net. With Becky's help, State was prompted to direct the military rescue mission to resupply the NAP hours before fuel and batteries failed, and the first week of government and data-supported rescue (Vint got a fresh set of Google Earth datasets sent in a disk to the NAP) was survived. The second week was simply a slightly less hectic repeat of the first, with food for the NAP staff, and visas for the families in place of barrels of diesel as the critical issue. In sum, each mile of wireline infrastructure repaired "turned on" many hundreds of residences and businesses, whereas the sprinkling of newtech pallets of VSAT+WIFI kit serviced only a fixed point and nothing else. The recovery effort goal was not "turn on" the NGOs in their scattered sites, but "turn on" as much of the entire country as possible, starting with the government function of recovery coordination. Sending stuff feels good, and it "solves" an ICANN process problem of making disposal by auction (no policy but market policy) appear to be a good thing (TM). However, wireline infrastructure is generally deployed along rights of way of rail, road, and sealane infrastructure, and surface transport cost (measured in time and dollars) in Africa is higher than in Europe and North America. The wisdom of separating the economic development associated with data delivery from the economic development associated with the delivery of tangible goods and services is open to question. Eric

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Slate article on .web (Meinrath & Noss)
by Michael Maranda Nov. 28, 2012

Nov. 28, 2012

Thought this article would be of interest. It proposes ICANN do something useful with proceeds of .web, namely wifi for Africa. http://www.slate.com/articles/technology/future_tense/2012/11/icann_s_gtld_…

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IGF
by Garth Bruen at Knujon.com Nov. 27, 2012

Nov. 27, 2012

Did anyone from NARALO attend the IGF in Baku?

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Supplemental Chair Reports
by Garth Bruen at Knujon.com Nov. 27, 2012

Nov. 27, 2012

Folks, As some of you know I am drafting supplemental reports with questions on specific ICANN functions. The first of these dedicated reports is on Compliance and can be seen here: https://community.icann.org/display/NARALO/NARALO+Chair+Reports+on+ICANN+Co… Several of the issues presented were collected from At-Large members and would encourage any of you to submit additional issues to me so they can be pooled and tracked. The other two areas being developed are on Constituency Travel as well as Language, Translation & Interpretation. I already have a significant amount of information collected from the community on CT but I will be relying heavily on all of you to provide insight in to Translation issues! Please keep this in mind and send concerns to me as they come to you. Thanks, Garth ------------------------------------- Garth Bruen gbruen(a)knujon.com 617-947-3805 http://www.knujon.com http://www.linkedin.com/pub/4/149/724 The Death of the Internet: http://astore.amazon.com/knujocom-20/detail/1118062418 Chair of ICANN At-Large NARALO Linkedin Group: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1870205 Blog: http://www.circleid.com/members/3296/ Twitter: @Knujon

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Re: [NA-Discuss] Fw: Due Diligence complete- Regional Advice requested ALS applicant "(170) University Community Partnership for Social Action Research"
by Alan Greenberg Nov. 26, 2012

Nov. 26, 2012

Evan, I don't disagree with the intent, but given our current rules, I find a hard time claiming that they meet our criteria unless their membership numbers demonstrate it. Regarding "conflicted" individuals, given our (and the Bylaw) rules about "citizen or resident", those who are citizens of one country who live in another are not conflicted. They simply meet two criteria. Alan At 26/11/2012 08:58 AM, Evan Leibovitch wrote: >I'm personally concerned about groups "falling >through the cracks", being unable to find any >place within At-Large because our various sets >of categorization don't suit them. I see this >now happening in the GNSO, where an association >of cyber-cafÃ©s is looking for an appropriate >constituency and is being told "you can't get >there from here" (everyone is saying that they >ought to be accommodated -- somewhere else). > >If a potential ALS has a presence in multiple >regions, there is IMO nothing wrong with it >applying in any of those regions, so long as it >understands that it must pick only one. When it >comes to conflicted individuals -- who might be >a citizen of one region but live or work in more >than one -- At-Large has IMO traditionally erred >on the side of inclusion and simply said "pick >any of the ones that could apply to you, but pick only one." > >I believe there are regulations prohibiting a >single ALS from being in more than one region at >once. And I don't believe that this group has >applied for more than one region. This means one >of two outcomes, both of which should be accepted: > * They have a predominance of presence in our region > * They have participation in multiple > regions, yet choose ours as the one they want to belong to >It may be reasonable, as part of the due >diligence, to ask the applicant for a rough >geographical breakdown of its membership if that >is not provided. And the applicant must be >reminded that they can only participate in a >single region. Given that, I see no real cause for opposition. > >- Evan

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Fwd: [Chapter-delegates] NEWS RELEASE: Global Internet User Survey Reveals Attitudes, Usage, and Behavior
by Joly MacFie Nov. 26, 2012

Nov. 26, 2012

As you may recall I mentioned this survey in connection with the proposed NARALO survey. I believe it's an ongoing program. Never was able to consolidate any link up. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Global Internet User Survey Reveals Attitudes, Usage, and Behavior Survey of more than 10,000 Internet users in 20 countries highlights online behavior and usage in addition to views about privacy and identity, human rights, censorship, and society [WASHINGTON, DC and GENEVA, Switzerland – 26 November 2012] – A worldwide survey of more than 10,000 Internet users in 20 countries conducted by the Internet Society revealed attitudes towards the Internet and user behavior online. The Global Internet User Survey is one of the broadest surveys of Internet user attitudes on key issues facing the Internet. This year's survey covered areas such as how users manage personal information online, attitudes toward the Internet and human rights, censorship, and the potential for the Internet to address issues such as economic development and education. "Today’s online users have high expectations for the Internet and its impact on our lives and society, while also expressing concerns over censorship and excessive governmental controls," said Lynn St. Amour, President and CEO of the Internet Society. "As part of realizing the Internet Society's vision of an Internet that is for everyone, this survey uniquely focuses on users and their experiences, attitudes, and opinions on how to meet the challenges and opportunities facing the Internet and society in general. We are committed to the Internet’s continued open growth and evolution, not only for those who enjoy the Internet today, but until everyone is able to access and benefit from an open Internet." Key findings from this year's survey cover a broad range of topics. The Internet and Human Rights: * Eighty-three percent of respondents agreed or agreed strongly that access to the Internet should be considered a basic human right. * Eighty-nine percent agreed or agreed strongly that Internet access allows freedom of expression on all subjects, and 86 percent agreed or agreed strongly that freedom of expression should be guaranteed. * Sixty percent of respondents agreed or agreed strongly that Internet access has contributed significantly to civil action and political awareness in their country. Internet censorship: * Thirty percent of users agreed strongly that censorship currently exists on the Internet. * Sixty-six percent of respondents agreed or agreed strongly that governments in countries with no Internet censorship have a responsibility to keep the Internet free of censorship in countries where the Internet is being censored/controlled/shut down. * More than 70 percent of users agreed or agreed strongly that more government involvement would make the Internet too controlled or would limit content they can access. * More than two-thirds agreed or agreed strongly that increased government control would inhibit the growth of the Internet and/or stifle innovation. Online privacy and identity: * Even when users know they are sharing personal data with a site or service, most users (80 percent) do not always read privacy policies and a significant fraction (12 percent) of respondents admitted that they never read privacy policies. * Of users who logged into online services, only half reported that they logged out. * Nineteen percent of respondents were aware of circumstances in which personal data was used in a way they did not expect. The most commonly reported consequences were: unsolicited communications, stolen personal data, private data becoming public, impersonation, and financial loss. The Internet and economic and societal issues: * Nearly two-thirds of respondents agreed or agreed strongly that the Internet would play a significant role in solving global problems, including reducing child mortality (63 percent), improving maternal health (65 percent), eliminating extreme poverty and hunger (61 percent), and preventing the trafficking of women and children (69 percent). * An even higher percentage of respondents agreed or agreed strongly that the Internet would increase global trade and economic relationships (81 percent), improve the quality of education (80 percent), and improve emergency response during a natural disaster (77 percent). * A majority of respondents felt strongly that the Internet plays a significant role in making improvements to business, science, and technology in areas such as: expanding the availability of goods and services (66 percent), allowing entrepreneurs to conduct business across all countries (65 percent), and advancing science and technology and creating a technologically recognized workforce (61 percent). Attitudes towards the Internet: * Ninety-eight percent of users agreed or strongly agreed the Internet is essential for their access to knowledge and education. * More than 80 percent agreed or agreed strongly that the Internet plays a positive role for their individual lives as well as society at large. * Nearly 75 percent of users strongly agreed that access to the Internet allows them to seek any information that interests them. General Internet usage: * Internet users nearly universally (96 percent) indicated they accessed the Internet at least once a day. * More than 90 percent of Internet users surveyed globally indicated they use social media, with a majority (60 percent) using it daily, an increase of 10 percent over 2011. * Connection speed (73 percent) and reliability (69 percent) ranked slightly above more affordable monthly fees (68 percent) among factors that would increase usage. Other factors included more content in their local language (50 percent) and more online availability of government and/or community services (49 percent). The Internet Society's Global Internet User Survey (GIUS) provides reliable information relevant to issues important to the Internet’s future. As an ongoing effort, the survey provides information, informs and supports the activities of the global Internet Society community, and makes the data it collects openly available for all. While other ICT surveys focus on economic, infrastructure, or other Internet use indicators, the GIUS focuses on users, which are the source of innovation that has driven the Internet’s development, evolution, and dramatic growth over the past four decades. The first GIUS in 2011 gathered the responses of 6,088 Internet users in 11 countries. This year, the GIUS was conducted on behalf of the Internet Society from July to August 2012 by Redshift Research, a leading business market research firm. The survey questionnaire engaged 10,789 Internet users in 20 countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, UAE, and the United States. Of the respondents, 53 percent were male and 47 percent were female. Results from the survey varied across countries; future reports will provide additional insight into these variations. The complete questionnaire, full results—including results by country—and more information on survey methodology are available at: http://www.internetsociety.org/survey https://www.internetsociety.org/news/global-internet-user-survey-reveals-at… -- --------------------------------------------------------------- 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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