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NARALO Monthly Call today
by Glenn McKnight Dec. 15, 2015

Dec. 15, 2015

Hi Just a reminder of our last call for 2015 https://community.icann.org/display/NARALO/NARALO+2015.12.14+Teleconference Glenn Glenn McKnight mcknight.glenn(a)gmail.com skype gmcknight twitter gmcknight .

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REMINDER: Meeting Invitation / NARALO TELECONFERENCE - Monday, 14 December 2015 @ 20:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 14, 2015

Dec. 14, 2015

If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number. Please remember that it is now possible to connect your audio via the AC room, without using your telephone. You need a stable internet connection. If you would like a reminder of how to connect please let staff know. Dear All, The next NARALO teleconference is scheduled for Monday, 14 December 2015 at 20:00 UTC. For other times: http://tinyurl.com/oke95op The agenda and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/9LlYAw Conference Bridge: 1638 Toll-free access number (US and Canada): 800 550 6865 Other toll free numbers: http://adigo.com/icann/ Adobe Connect: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/naralo/ NARALO Wiki Space: https://community.icann.org/x/N5Qi If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> ------ NA-Discuss mailing list NA-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org<mailto:NA-Discuss@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 ALS application received
by staff＠atlarge.icann.org Dec. 14, 2015

Dec. 14, 2015

Dear all, This is to inform you that we received an ALS application from the Greater Washington DC Chapter of the Internet Society. It is based in Washington DC, United States and would be a member of NARALO if accepted. Please find the application form attached. Staff are preparing the Due Diligence. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, Terri Agnew and Yesim Nazlar ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann <https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> atlarge <https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @ <https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> ICANNAtLarge <https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>

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REMINDER: Meeting Invitation / NARALO TELECONFERENCE - Monday, 14 December 2015 @ 20:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 11, 2015

Dec. 11, 2015

If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number. Please remember that it is now possible to connect your audio via the AC room, without using your telephone. You need a stable internet connection. If you would like a reminder of how to connect please let staff know. Dear All, The next NARALO teleconference is scheduled for Monday, 14 December 2015 at 20:00 UTC. For other times: http://tinyurl.com/oke95op The agenda ( to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/9LlYAw Conference Bridge: 1638 Toll-free access number (US and Canada): 800 550 6865 Other toll free numbers: http://adigo.com/icann/ Adobe Connect: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/naralo/ NARALO Wiki Space: https://community.icann.org/x/N5Qi If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> ------ NA-Discuss mailing list NA-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org<mailto:NA-Discuss@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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CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS: FBSC Call For Participants and Reconfirmation of Current Participants
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 10, 2015

Dec. 10, 2015

Dear All, The ALAC and RALO Members of the Finance and Budget Sub-Committee (FBSC) have now been identified. They have been noted on the FBSC Workspace (see: https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ALAC+Subcommittee+on+Finance+an… ). Under the request of Alan Greenberg, Chair of the ALAC and ALAC Finance and Budget Sub-Committee (FBSC<https://community.icann.org/display/atlarge/ALAC+Subcommittee+on+Finance+an…>), staff are now issuing a call for non-voting Participants. The tasks of the FBSC include but are not limited to: - Coordination of the annual additional Budget Requests from the ALAC and the RALOs that will be filed to go into the yearly ICANN budget - Drafting of any Statement regarding the ICANN Budget Process - Drafting of any Statement regarding the ICANN Strategic Process - Drafting of any Statement regarding ICANN's Operating plan - Issues involving Constituency Travel Budgets Participants will have all the rights of a Member of the FBSC unless a vote is called for. The work of the FBSC will work by consensus whenever possible. All current Participants should re-confirm your interest in remaining on the FBSC as a Participant by informing At-Large Staff by Wednesday, 16 December. If you are interested in becoming a new Participant, please inform At-Large staff by Wednesday, 16 December. A Doodle for the next FBSC call will be sent shortly. Participants are welcome to join the call regardless of whether they have participated in the Doodle. Kind regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, Terri Agnew and Yesim Nazlar ICANN Policy Staff in support of the At-Large Community E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> [unknown.png]

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REMINDER: Meeting Invitation / At-Large Capacity Building Program - 2015: At-Large Website and Glossary 2015.
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 8, 2015

Dec. 8, 2015

Dear All, This in an invitation to attend the twelfth Webinar of the At-Large Capacity Building Program - 2015<https://community.icann.org/x/0DrxAg> on the topic At-Large Website and Glossary 2015. The presenters will be: * Laura Bengford<https://www.icann.org/profiles/laura-bengford-7054b270-f2ab-4d9d-8f10-79532…> * Ariel Liang<https://www.icann.org/profiles/xinyue-liang> This webinar is scheduled on Wednesday 09 December 2015 from 13:00-14:30 UTC (90 minutes). For other times: http://tinyurl.com/qcv8dzp The agenda and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/S4ZlAw French and Spanish interpretation will be provided. Adobe Connect: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/alcb2015/ Conference Ids: EN: 1638 ES: 1738 FR: 1838 If you require a dial-out, please contact At-Large Staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number. At-Large Capacity Building Program 2015: wiki workspace.<https://community.icann.org/x/0DrxAg> Thank you. Regards, **************** Estimados todos, Esta es una invitación para asistir duodécimo Webinar del Programa de At-Large Construcción de Capacidades 2015 sobre el tema del At-Large sitio del Web y Glosario. Los oradores serán: * Laura Bengford<https://www.icann.org/profiles/laura-bengford-7054b270-f2ab-4d9d-8f10-79532…> * Ariel Liang<https://www.icann.org/profiles/xinyue-liang> Este webinar se llevara a cabo el miércoles 09 diciembre del 2015 de 13:00-14:30 UTC (90 minutos). Para otros horarios: http://tinyurl.com/qcv8dzp El proyecto de orden del día y detalles de llamadas están disponibles en: https://community.icann.org/x/S4ZlAw Adobe Connect: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/alcb2015/ Se proveerá interpretación en francés , Inglés y Español. Números ID de Conferencia: EN: 1638 ES: 1738 FR: 1838 Por favor confirme su línea de salida y el número preferido de contacto al personal At-Large staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. At-Large Capacity Building Program 2015: wiki workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/0DrxAg>. Gracias. Saludos cordiales, ***************** Chers Tous, Nous vous invitons à participer au douzième Webinar du Programme de Renforcement des Capacités At-Large 2015 sur le thème de: Site Web At-Large et Glossaire. Les présentateurs seront: * Laura Bengford<https://www.icann.org/profiles/laura-bengford-7054b270-f2ab-4d9d-8f10-79532…> * Ariel Liang<https://www.icann.org/profiles/xinyue-liang> Ce webinar aura lieu le mercredi 09 décembre 2015 de 13:00-14:30 UTC. Pour d'autres horaires: http://tinyurl.com/qcv8dzp L'ordre du jour et les details de l'appel sont disponibles à: https://community.icann.org/x/S4ZlAw Adobe Connect: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/alcb2015/ Ce webinar sera interprété en Anglais, Francais et Espagnol. Codes conference: EN: 1638 ES: 1738 FR: 1838 Merci de nous confirmer votre participation et dial-out (si nécessaire) ainsi que votre numéro à: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. At-Large Program des Renforcement des Capacités 2015: wiki workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/0DrxAg>. Merci. Cordialement, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, Terri Agnew and Yesim Nazlar ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> One World, One Internet

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Security and Privacy Event
by Glenn McKnight Dec. 8, 2015

Dec. 8, 2015

You are invited to attend: Security and Privacy: Internet Capacity for Non-Profits and NGOs Monday, December 14, 2015 from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Eventbrite registration is required: https://pathfinder-security.eventbrite.com <http://isoc-dc.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=358411e27b5e6aa5e77bfc9f2…> The Global Knowledge Partnership Foundation, The Public Interest Registry (PIR) and The Internet Policy Forum of the Washington DC Chapter of the Internet Society (ISOC-DC) invite you to attend the first event in a 3 event series of the *Pathfinder Initiative* about *Building Internet Capacity for Non-Profits and NGOs*. This kick-off event will focus on Internet Security. *Presenters* *Dr. Katherine Albrecht - Startmail* StartMail is built by the people behind StartPage and Ixquick, the world’s most private search engines. Startmail's mission is to make email protection, security, and privacy available to everyone. Dr. Albrecht is a respected expert in the privacy arena, with a decade of experience as a researcher and activist. *Courtney Radsch - The Committee to Protect Journalists* Courtney C. Radsch, PhD, is a journalist, researcher, and free expression advocate. She previously worked for UNESCO's Section for Freedom of Expression and as senior program manager for the Global Freedom of Expression Campaign at Freedom House, where she led advocacy missions to more than a dozen countries. She has also worked for Al-Arabiya in Dubai, the Daily Star in Lebanon, and The New York Times. Follow her on Twitter @courtneyr. *Christian Dawson - Internet Infrastructure Coalition* Christian Dawson was a founder of the Save Hosting initiative, designed to galvanize web hosting providers in matters of public policy, and is currently Chairman and co-founder of the Internet Infrastructure Coalition. He is a staunch advocate for Internet freedom as a tool for social and economic growth by fostering the growth and expansion of the Internet infrastructure industry. *About the Pathfinder Inititative* The Global Knowledge Partnership Foundation, (GKPF), and its partners launched the Pathfinder Initiative to to help build effective Civil Society Internet use strategies. Civil Society Internet Awareness and Capacity Building offers an opportunity for your organization to: - Access resources and services that enable you to make better use of the Internet. - Offer additional solutions and services to your members and supporters. - Develop and implement digital strategies, such as effective online communication, community engagement, and fundraising. - Increase your security and stay on top of Internet security best practices. - Gain a voice for your organization in how the Internet is run and governed. - Demonstrate to Civil Society organizations products and services that enable them to make better use of the digital technologies and the Internet. - Gain exposure to and goodwill among Civil Society Organizations. - Develop a deeper understanding of and access to an important yet underdeveloped market segment. - Demonstrate corporate social responsibility. This event will be webcast live at http://internetpolicyforum.com/ipf-tube/ <http://isoc-dc.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=358411e27b5e6aa5e77bfc9f2&…> <http://isoc-dc.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=358411e27b5e6aa5e77bfc9f2&…> Mayer Brown LLP 1999 K Street Northwest Washington, DC 20006 Attend Event <http://isoc-dc.us2.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=358411e27b5e6aa5e77bfc9f2…> Glenn McKnight mcknight.glenn(a)gmail.com skype gmcknight twitter gmcknight .

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Re: [NA-Discuss] [Northamerica-chapters] Brookings: Broadband Adoption Rates and Gaps in U.S. Metropolitan Areas
by Glenn McKnight Dec. 7, 2015

Dec. 7, 2015

Thanks Joly The study identify that plus 65 and Black Americans are the two groups have negative growth rates Attached screen capture Also this report *Pew Research Center survey statistics on broadband adoption, Oct 2015http://www.pewinternet.org/fact-sheets/broadband-technology-fact-sheet/ <http://www.pewinternet.org/fact-sheets/broadband-technology-fact-sheet/>* Attached screen capture This chart includes the rural rates in the US 60 per cent rural No stats on Native Americans Glenn Glenn McKnight mcknight.glenn(a)gmail.com skype gmcknight twitter gmcknight . On Mon, Dec 7, 2015 at 3:27 PM, Joly MacFie <joly(a)punkcast.com> wrote: > > > http://www.brookings.edu/~/media/Research/Files/Reports/2015/12/07-broadban… > > Until now, public, private, and civic leaders have frequently > concentrated on broadband adoption at a national or international scale, > looking at how rates vary across large segments of the population.5 > However, new survey questions from the U.S. Census Bureau enable analysis > at the metropolitan scale, creating new ways to measure and understand > where America falls short in getting people online. This subnational > approach is especially important because local and state governments play a > lead role in guiding Internet policy, including infrastructure deployment, > public outreach, skills development, and affordability programs.6 This > brief uses 2013 and 2014 American Community Survey data to track current > and changing broadband adoption rates at the metropolitan scale, while > using a combination of other Census and Internet speed data to model what > factors affect metropolitan adoption rates. In turn, the results of this > analysis have clear implications for efforts to address the significant > gaps in American Internet adoption. > > -- > --------------------------------------------------------------- > Joly MacFie 218 565 9365 Skype:punkcast > -------------------------------------------------------------- > - > > _______________________________________________ > As an Internet Society Chapter Officer of the North American > region you are automatically subscribed to this list, > which is regularly synchronized with the Internet > Society Chapter Portal (AMS): https://portal.isoc.org >

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Meeting Invitation / At-Large Capacity Building Program - 2015: At-Large Website and Glossary 2015.
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 7, 2015

Dec. 7, 2015

Dear All, This in an invitation to attend the twelfth Webinar of the At-Large Capacity Building Program - 2015<https://community.icann.org/x/0DrxAg> on the topic At-Large Website and Glossary 2015. The presenters will be: * Laura Bengford<https://www.icann.org/profiles/laura-bengford-7054b270-f2ab-4d9d-8f10-79532…> * Ariel Liang<https://www.icann.org/profiles/xinyue-liang> This webinar is scheduled on Wednesday 09 December 2015 from 13:00-14:30 UTC (90 minutes). For other times: http://tinyurl.com/qcv8dzp The agenda and call details are available at: https://community.icann.org/x/S4ZlAw French and Spanish interpretation will be provided. Adobe Connect: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/alcb2015/ Conference Ids: EN: 1638 ES: 1738 FR: 1838 If you require a dial-out, please contact At-Large Staff at staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> with your preferred number. At-Large Capacity Building Program 2015: wiki workspace.<https://community.icann.org/x/0DrxAg> Thank you. Regards, **************** Estimados todos, Esta es una invitación para asistir duodécimo Webinar del Programa de At-Large Construcción de Capacidades 2015 sobre el tema del At-Large sitio del Web y Glosario. Los oradores serán: * Laura Bengford<https://www.icann.org/profiles/laura-bengford-7054b270-f2ab-4d9d-8f10-79532…> * Ariel Liang<https://www.icann.org/profiles/xinyue-liang> Este webinar se llevara a cabo el miércoles 09 diciembre del 2015 de 13:00-14:30 UTC (90 minutos). Para otros horarios: http://tinyurl.com/qcv8dzp El proyecto de orden del día y detalles de llamadas están disponibles en: https://community.icann.org/x/S4ZlAw Adobe Connect: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/alcb2015/ Se proveerá interpretación en francés , Inglés y Español. Números ID de Conferencia: EN: 1638 ES: 1738 FR: 1838 Por favor confirme su línea de salida y el número preferido de contacto al personal At-Large staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. At-Large Capacity Building Program 2015: wiki workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/0DrxAg>. Gracias. Saludos cordiales, ***************** Chers Tous, Nous vous invitons à participer au douzième Webinar du Programme de Renforcement des Capacités At-Large 2015 sur le thème de: Site Web At-Large et Glossaire. Les présentateurs seront: * Laura Bengford<https://www.icann.org/profiles/laura-bengford-7054b270-f2ab-4d9d-8f10-79532…> * Ariel Liang<https://www.icann.org/profiles/xinyue-liang> Ce webinar aura lieu le mercredi 09 décembre 2015 de 13:00-14:30 UTC. Pour d'autres horaires: http://tinyurl.com/qcv8dzp L'ordre du jour et les details de l'appel sont disponibles à: https://community.icann.org/x/S4ZlAw Adobe Connect: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/alcb2015/ Ce webinar sera interprété en Anglais, Francais et Espagnol. Codes conference: EN: 1638 ES: 1738 FR: 1838 Merci de nous confirmer votre participation et dial-out (si nécessaire) ainsi que votre numéro à: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org>. At-Large Program des Renforcement des Capacités 2015: wiki workspace<https://community.icann.org/x/0DrxAg>. Merci. Cordialement, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine, Terri Agnew and Yesim Nazlar ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> One World, One Internet

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Meeting Invitation / NARALO TELECONFERENCE - Monday, 14 December 2015 @ 20:00 UTC
by ICANN At-Large Staff Dec. 7, 2015

Dec. 7, 2015

Dear All, The next NARALO teleconference is scheduled for Monday, 14 December 2015 at 20:00 UTC. For other times: http://tinyurl.com/oke95op The agenda ( to be updated) and call details can be found at: https://community.icann.org/x/9LlYAw Conference Bridge: 1638 Toll-free access number (US and Canada): 800 550 6865 Other toll free numbers: http://adigo.com/icann/ Adobe Connect: http://icann.adobeconnect.com/naralo/ NARALO Wiki Space: https://community.icann.org/x/N5Qi If you require a dial-out please contact At-Large staff at: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Thank you. Regards, Heidi Ullrich, Silvia Vivanco, Ariel Liang, Gisella Gruber, Nathalie Peregrine and Terri Agnew ICANN Policy Staff in support of ALAC E-mail: staff(a)atlarge.icann.org<mailto:staff@atlarge.icann.org> Facebook: www.facebook.com/icann<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge>atlarge<https://www.facebook.com/icannatlarge> Twitter: @<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge>ICANNAtLarge<https://twitter.com/ICANNAtLarge> ------ NA-Discuss mailing list NA-Discuss(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org<mailto:NA-Discuss@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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