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FW: [Secretariat] Request to confirm SOIs of RALO Review Group Nominees
by Thompson, Darlene May 17, 2012

May 17, 2012

I know that 5 out of our 6 candidates have sent in SOIs. If you have not done so yet, please do so by the end of the day or else you will not be considered for participation (see reminder below)! Thanks a bunch, D Darlene A. Thompson Community Access Program Administrator Nunavut Dept. of Education / N-CAP P.O. Box 1000, Station 910 Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0 Phone: (867) 975-5631 Fax: (867) 975-5610 E-mail: dthompson(a)gov.nu.ca -----Original Message----- From: secretariat-bounces(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org [mailto:secretariat-bounces@atlarge-lists.icann.org] On Behalf Of ICANN At-Large Staff Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 2:14 PM To: secretariat(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org Subject: [Secretariat] Request to confirm SOIs of RALO Review Group Nominees Dear RALO Leaders, The Call for Members of the new gTLD Review Group (RG) included a request that the "the specific RALO the member belongs to will be asked to confirm this SOI to the best of its ALS representatives' knowledge, information and belief." As the ALAC will be ratifying the RALO recommended members for the RG during their monthly meeting on Tuesday, 22 May, could you please send your confirmations of the SOIs of your recommended members to Olivier Crepin-Leblond and At-Large staff (cc'd to this message) by Monday, 21 May at 23:59 UTC? The SOIs of the RG nominees are located on the RG Workspace (see: https://community.icann.org/x/u7-bAQ) As a reminder, the Call for Members of the RG required that nominees make a Statement of Interest (SOI) in which they: a. declare that they have no Conflicts of Interest (COI); or b. disclose any possible or existing COI. A COI is defined as having an immediate past (previous 6 months), current or predetermined interest (being financial or other) in a New gTLD Applicant or any other party that is involved in any manner whatsoever with an applicant or the proposed registry. In determining COI, reference should be made to Section 2.4.3.1 at page 84 of the AGB which details some COI Guidelines. All members and RALOs will be informed of any changes in the gTLD RG's COI policy. 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 _______________________________________________ Secretariat mailing list Secretariat(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/secretariat Secretariat wiki at: http://st.icann.org/secretariat

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REMINDER: COMMENTS REQUESTED: Proposed At-Large Vision Statement - Deadline for Comments 17 May
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 17, 2012

May 17, 2012

Dear All, A friendly reminder that the comment period for the proposed At-Large Vision Statement closes on Thursday, 17 May. The proposed At-Large Vision Statement is: * The ALAC and At-Large community catalyzes and facilitates inclusive, meaningful participation of Internet end-users world-wide, aggregates their input and brings their voice to bear in all ICANN matters. Please use the comments function on this <https://community.icann.org/x/esPbAQ> wiki page to add any suggestions or send your comments to At-Large Staff at: <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Matt Ashtiani, Gisella Gruber, and Nathalie Peregrine ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org From: ICANN At-Large Staff [mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org] Sent: Friday, May 04, 2012 2:10 PM To: alac-announce(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org; 'afri-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org'; apralo; Discussion for At-Large Europe; LACRALO discussion list; 'lac-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org'; NARALO Discussion List Cc: 'Olivier MJ Crepin-Leblond'; 'Cheryl Langdon-Orr'; ICANN At-Large Staff Subject: COMMENTS REQUESTED: Proposed At-Large Vision Statement Dear All, The ALAC Improvements Review WG Final Report included a recommendation that "the ALAC should develop strategic and operational planning processes (including performance criteria and cost information) as part of ICANN's planning process." (Recommendation 5 <https://community.icann.org/display/Improve/Recommendation+5> ). As part of the implementation of this recommendation, the At-Large Improvements Implementation Work Team C created an action item to "articulate ALAC's and At-Large's vision and mission." The At-Large Improvements Taskforce developed a proposed At-Large Vision Statement during their meeting at the 43rd ICANN Meeting in Costa Rica. The proposed At-Large Vision Statement is: . The ALAC and At-Large community catalyzes and facilitates inclusive, meaningful participation of Internet end-users world-wide, aggregates their input and brings their voice to bear in all ICANN matters. Olivier Crepin-Leblond, Chair of the ALAC, and Cheryl Langdon-Orr, Chair of the At-Large Improvements Taskforce, have outlined the following next steps for the proposed At-Large Vision Statement: . 4-17 May 2012 - This proposed At-Large Vision statement is open for comments between 4-17 May 2012. Please use the comments function on this wiki page <https://community.icann.org/x/esPbAQ> to add any suggestions or send your comments to At-Large Staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org. . 21 May 2012 - The At-Large Improvements Taskforce will review and incorporate comments received during their 21 May meeting. . 22 May 2012 - The ALAC will review the proposed At-Large Vision Statement during their 22 May ALAC meeting and vote whether to ratify it. 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

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Re: [NA-Discuss] October 14-19 Toronto Schedule
by Thompson, Darlene May 17, 2012

May 17, 2012

Hi Glenn, I have copied this e-mail to Gordon so that you will have it. I personally think that these ideas are great and you can count me in to take any time-slot whatsoever (including multiple time-slots) as long as there isn't an ALAC or At-Large meeting happening as the same time. Thank you SO much for taking the lead on this! D Darlene A. Thompson Community Access Program Administrator Nunavut Dept. of Education / N-CAP P.O. Box 1000, Station 910 Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0 Phone: (867) 975-5631 Fax: (867) 975-5610 E-mail: dthompson(a)gov.nu.ca<mailto:dthompson@gov.nu.ca> From: Glenn McKnight [mailto:mcknight.glenn@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 12:06 PM To: Heidi Ullrich; Beau Brendler; Thompson, Darlene; At-Large Staff Subject: October 14-19 Toronto Schedule Hi All As a followup to Monday's call it looks like I am the volunteer to do a low profile activity for ICANN 45 in Toronto for NARALO Discussion has been for a ALS Showcase but due to lack of interest, lack of financial support etc this idea is shelved. Alternatively I have suggested a cost effective alternative based upon a similar idea we did in Costa Rico for the NOMCOM. #1 Table Top Trade Show Display The idea is a 10 by 10 booth area ( in a hallway is fine) with a folding table, banner, laptop, two chairs and Naralo brochures and volunteer recruitment forms -Computer will loop NARALO video # Purpose NARALO members would volunteer one or two hour time slots and they would engage North American ALS`s to learn more about NARALO and get involved. #3 Expected Results In increase awareness of NARALO Increase membership and volunteerism # 4 Volunteer Schedule I am working on a master schedule for our NARALO activities including the ' booth' display for the event I understand the event runs from Sunday Oct 14th to Oct 19th. If we agree on a table top display similar to what we did for NOMCOM what days would be have for the display? What are the actual days for volunteerism? Also, can I get all the names of the NARALO membership so they can add their preference times and dates for the table top volunteerism? The schedule will be a GOOGLE Doc and I will use DOODLE as well. Feel free to contact me if you have any comments or suggestions. I don't have Gordon's email. Can someone forward this email to him Thanks Glenn -- Glenn McKnight mcknight.glenn(a)gmail.com<mailto:mcknight.glenn@gmail.com> skype gmcknight twitter gmcknight Http://www.globalcatalysts.com http://newsocialmedia.wordpress.com

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VOTE ANNOUNCEMENT: NARALO At-Large New gTLD Review Group Candidates
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 17, 2012

May 17, 2012

Dear All, The following question has been posed to both NARALO ALSes and, in a separate poll, NARALO Unaffiliated Members. ***** Question: Please select two candidates from the list below to become the two RALO members recommended by NARALO to be the NARALO members of the new gTLD Review Group. Additional information on each individual can be found on the <https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/At-Large+New+gTLD+Review+Group+…> At-Large New gTLD Review Group Statements of Interest Workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/e8fbAQ>. * Garth Bruen * Eduardo Diaz * RJ Glass * Joly MacFir * Seth Reiss * Antony Van Couvering ***** Please note that the poll will be open from 16-May-2012 23:59 UTC to 21-May-2012 23:59 UTC. 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<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>

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SOIs of New gTLD Review Group Nominees
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 15, 2012

May 15, 2012

Dear All, According to the Call for Membership <https://community.icann.org/x/Zr3bAQ> for the new gTLD Review Group (RG), one of the requirements is that members submit a Statement of Interest in which they: a. declare that they have no Conflicts of Interest (COI); or b. disclose any possible or existing COI. A COI is defined as having an immediate past (previous 6 months), current or predetermined interest (being financial or other) in a New gTLD Applicant or any other party that is involved in any manner whatsoever with an applicant or the proposed registry. In determining COI, reference should be made to Section 2.4.3.1 at page 84 of the AGB which details some COI Guidelines. All members and RALOs will be informed of any changes in the gTLD RG's COI policy. In keeping with this requirement please find the SOIs of the RG nominees that have been received to date on the New gTLD RG Workspace <https://community.icann.org/x/u7-bAQ> . The nominees from AFRALO, APRALO (one more nominee is required), EURALO and LACRALO have been recommended by their RALO officers. NARALO will be holding a BigPulse vote beginning Wednesday, 16 May to choose their two recommended nominees. Please note, the specific RALO the member belongs to will be asked to confirm their SOI to the best of its ALS representatives' knowledge, information and belief to the ALAC. Both the SOI and RALO confirmation will be reviewed by the ALAC to vet the declarations, with final approval to join the gTLD RG being determined by ALAC vote. In some instances it may be necessary for the ALAC to interview the member. 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

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Re: [NA-Discuss] [lac-discuss-en] GigaOM article : Louis Vuitton asks for SOPA-like seizure of hundreds of websites
by Carlton Samuels May 14, 2012

May 14, 2012

Thanks for this Dev. On the bright side, these fellows are taking action in court and using applicable US law, not the summary extra-judicial seizures of Homeland Security/ICE. A third party must be convinced of the merits of the case. They invoked provisions of Lanham; 15 USC 1125(d), to wit: '(d) *Cyberpiracy prevention* (1) (A) A person shall be liable in a civil action by the owner of a mark, including a personal name which is protected as a mark under this section, if, without regard to the goods or services of the parties, that person— (i) has a bad faith intent to profit from that mark, including a personal name which is protected as a mark under this section; and (ii) registers, traffics in, or uses a domain name that— (I) in the case of a mark that is distinctive at the time of registration of the domain name, is identical or confusingly similar to that mark; (II) in the case of a famous mark that is famous at the time of registration of the domain name, is identical or confusingly similar to or dilutive of that mark; or (III) is a trademark, word, or name protected by reason of section 706<http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/706> of title 18 <http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18> or section 220506<http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/36/220506> of title 36 <http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/36>.' They 'pray' judgment on all counts as well as '*equitable relief against defendants*'. The judge's response to that second part is to be keenly watched. While the counts could be mistakenly conflated and to ICANN's detriment, only one (1) of the four (4) alleged is really germane to ICANN interests; Count III: Claim for Relief of Cybersquatting. Here's what the writ of mandamus prays in respect of the 381 domains: "b. Entry of an order requiring the Subject Domain Names, and any other domain names being used by Defendants to engage in the business of marketing, offering to sell and/or selling goods bearing counterfeits and infringements of the Louis Vuitton Marks to be disabled and/or immediately transferred by Defendants, their Registrars and/or the Registries to Louis Vuitton’s control so they may no longer be used for illegal purposes. c. Entry of an Order that, upon Louis Vuitton’s request, the top level domain (TLD) Registries for the Subject Domain Names and their administrators place the Subject Domain Names on Registry Hold status, thus removing them from the TLD zone files maintained by the Registries which link the Subject Domain Names to the IP addresses where the associated websites are hosted. d. Entry of an Order that, upon Louis Vuitton’s request, those in privity with Defendants and those with notice of the injunction, including any Internet search engines, Webhosts, domain-name registrars and domain-name registries or their administrators that are provided with notice of the injunction, cease facilitating access to any or all domain names and websites through which Defendants engage in the sale of counterfeit and infringing goods using the Louis Vuitton Marks. e. Entry of an order that, upon Louis Vuitton’s request, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (“ICANN”) shall take all actions necessary to ensure that the Registrars and the top level domain Registries or their administrators responsible for the Subject Domain Names transfer, change the Registrar of Record, and/or disable the Subject Domain Names as directed by the Court. " Let's see what happens now. - Carlton ============================== Carlton A Samuels Mobile: 876-818-1799 *Strategy, Planning, Governance, Assessment & Turnaround* ============================= On Fri, May 11, 2012 at 9:57 AM, Dev Anand Teelucksingh <devtee(a)gmail.com>wrote: > GigaOM article : Louis Vuitton asks for SOPA-like seizure of hundreds > of websites > > http://gigaom.com/2012/05/11/louis-vuitton-asks-for-sopa-like-seizure-of-hu… > > The injunction order filed in the Florida court > http://www.scribd.com/doc/93228219/Louis-Vuittion-Complaint > > lists the 381 domains and the filed injunction includes "..Entry of an > order that, upon Louis Vuitton’s request, the Internet Corporation for > Assigned Names and Numbers (“ICANN”) shall take all actions necessary > to ensure that the Registrars and the top level domain Registries or > their administrators responsiblefor the Subject Domain Names transfer, > change the Registrar of Record, and/or disable the Subject Domain > Names as directed by the Court." > > --- > > Dev Anand Teelucksingh > > _______________________________________________ > lac-discuss-en mailing list > lac-discuss-en(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org > https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/lac-discuss-en >

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REMINDER: Meeting Invitation / NARALO TELECONFERENCE -Monday, 14 May 2012 @ 19:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 11, 2012

May 11, 2012

Dear All, The next NARALO teleconference is scheduled for Monday, 14 May 2012 at 19:00 UTC For other times: <http://tinyurl.com/bov79d7> http://tinyurl.com/bov79d7 The agenda (TO BE UPDATED) and call details can be found at: <https://community.icann.org/x/UcTbAQ> https://community.icann.org/x/UcTbAQ If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> mailto:staff@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: <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org%3cmailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org ------ NA-Discuss mailing list < < <mailto:NA-Discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.org> mailto:NA-Discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.org> <mailto:NA-Discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.org> mailto:NA-Discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.org> < <mailto:NA-Discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.org> mailto:NA-Discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.org> <mailto:NA-Discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.org> NA-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org < < <https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/na-discuss> https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/na-discuss> <https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/na-discuss> https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/na-discuss> < <https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/na-discuss> https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/na-discuss> <https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/na-discuss> https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/na-discuss Visit the NARALO online at < < <http://www.naralo.org> http://www.naralo.org> <http://www.naralo.org> http://www.naralo.org> < <http://www.naralo.org> http://www.naralo.org> <http://www.naralo.org> http://www.naralo.org

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Re: [NA-Discuss] New gTLD Review Group
by Beau Brendler May 10, 2012

May 10, 2012

Yes, thank you very much, Darlene. I had underestimated NARALO -- frankly I thought we would struggle to find three volunteers, but we in fact have six, so you have my apology for that, and my gratitude. Way to go! Should be an interesting WG. Please don't forget to vote when the poll is up! It would be great to have 100 percent participation from the region in the vote, as we don't take them too often. More details on that to come from Darlene. Beau -----Original Message----- >From: Evan Leibovitch <evan(a)telly.org> >Sent: May 10, 2012 9:38 AM >To: "Thompson, Darlene" <DThompson1(a)gov.nu.ca> >Cc: NA Discuss <na-discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> >Subject: Re: [NA-Discuss] New gTLD Review Group > >Thanks for the update, Darlene. It's indeed good to have this level of >interest in such an important role. > > >-- >Evan Leibovitch >Toronto Canada > >Em: evan at telly dot org >Sk: evanleibovitch >Tw: el56 >------ >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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New gTLD Review Group
by Thompson, Darlene May 10, 2012

May 10, 2012

We have good news! We have had so many volunteers for the new gTLD working group that we actually need to take a vote! We have had 6 volunteers so far and we need to choose two. Since TAS has been delayed, this has left us with a little more breathing room. Here is the schedule that the ALAC has given us: 14 May 2012 - all RALO candidates need to have their SOI/COI published 16 May 2012 - RALOs who need to conduct a Bigpulse vote can do so, closing 21 May 2012 18 May 2012 - volunteers to be chosen by the ALAC need to have their SOI/COI published 22 May 2012 - ALAC monthly call ratifies the candidates recommended by the RALOs 23 May 2012 - ALAC conducts a Bigpulse vote to choose the third candidates 29 May 2012 - vote results published So, any all that have volunteered must have their SOIs and COIs sent to the discussion list no later than May 14, 2012. This also leaves room for others to volunteer, if they would like. Once we have all of the names and pertinent documents, the Bigpulse vote will start and follow the schedule as shown above. Thank you EVERYBODY that has shown so much interest! D ᑕᓕᓐ ᑕᒻᓴᓐ ᓄᓇᓕᖕᓂ ᖃᕆᓴᐅᔭᕐᕕᒋᔭᐅᔪᓐᓇᕐᑐᓄᑦ ᑎᑎᕋᖅᑎ ᑮᓇᐅᔭᓕᕆᓂᕐᒧᑦ ᐊᐅᓚᑦᑎᔨᒃᑯᑦ ᐱᔨᑦᑎᕋᖅᕕᖓᑦ ᐃᓕᓐᓂᐊᕐᓂᓕᕆᔨᒃᑯᑦ ᓄᓇᕗᑦ ᒐᕙᒪᖓᑦ ᑎᑎᖅᑲᓂᐊᕐᕕᖓ 1000, ᐊᓪᓚᕝᕕᖓ 910 ᐃᖃᓗᐃᑦ, ᓄᓇᕗᑦ dthompson(a)gov.nu.ca ᐅᖄᓚᐅᑎ: 867 975-5631 ᓱᑲᑦᑐᒃᑰᕈᑎ: 867 975-5610 Taliin Taamsan Nunalingni Qaritauyani Atuqtauningitnun Titiraqtia Nunavut Kavamangat Titiraqarvia 1000, Nayugaa 910 Iqaluit, Nunavut dthompson(a)gov.nu.ca Hivayautik : 867 975-5631 Kayumiktuk : 867 975-5610 Darlene Thompson Community Access Program Administrator/N-CAP Corporate Services Division Department of Education Government of Nunavut PO Box 1000, Station 910 Iqaluit, Nunavut, X0A 0H0 dthompson(a)gov.nu.ca Ph: 867 975-5631 Fax: 867 975-5610 Darlene Thompson Administratrice du programme d’accès communautaire Division des services ministériels Ministère de l’Éducation Gouvernement du Nunavut Case postale 1000, Succursale 910 Iqaluit Nunavut, X0A 0H0 dthompson(a)gov.nu.ca Tél. : 867 975-5631 Téléc. : 867 975-5610

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WITH CORRECT AGENDA LINK Meeting Invitation / NARALO TELECONFERENCE -Monday, 14 May 2012 @ 19:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff May 8, 2012

May 8, 2012

Dear All, The next NARALO teleconference is scheduled for Monday, 14 May 2012 at 19:00 UTC For other times: http://tinyurl.com/bov79d7 The agenda (TO BE UPDATED) and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/UcTbAQ If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: < <mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> <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<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org ------ NA-Discuss mailing list < <mailto:NA-Discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.org> mailto:NA-Discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.org> <mailto:NA-Discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.org> NA-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org < <https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/na-discuss> https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/na-discuss> <https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/na-discuss> https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/na-discuss Visit the NARALO online at < <http://www.naralo.org> http://www.naralo.org> <http://www.naralo.org> http://www.naralo.org ------ ------ NA-Discuss mailing list <mailto:NA-Discuss@atlarge-lists.icann.org> NA-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org <https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/na-discuss> https://atlarge-lists.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/na-discuss Visit the NARALO online at <http://www.naralo.org> http://www.naralo.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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