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CIRA Trashes ICANN’s Transparency Consultation

Earlier this week, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers launched a public consultation on its performance.  The global manager of the domain name system asked the public to comment on whether it has become more transparent and accessible as well as whether it has increased international participation.  CIRA, […]

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May 12, 2007 2 comments News

Canada No-Fly List to Launch in June

Transport Canada announced Friday that the no-fly list will take effect on June 18th.  The Toronto Star has good coverage of the program they're calling "Passenger Protect."

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May 12, 2007 3 comments News

The Canadian TV Ratings Game

Dead Things on Sticks provides an insightful look at television ratings in Canada.

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May 12, 2007 1 comment News

Canwest Reports Camcording Bill on the Way

Canwest News reports this morning that the Conservatives will introduce anti-camcording legislation this spring with the hope of moving the bill quickly through the Parliamentary process.  Given the recent statements from MPs from all parties this comes as no surprise, though it is still remarkable to see the power of […]

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May 11, 2007 6 comments News

Facebook in Action

Further to my column on Facebook this week (including the new BBC version), a reader points to EcoFraud, a very sophisticated environmental activism site that the uses Facebook as the first step of action (thanks Ian).

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May 11, 2007 2 comments News