Articles by: Michael Geist

New Research Policy a Victory for Open Access

Appeared in the Toronto Star on September 10, 2007 as New Research Policy a Victory for "Open Access" As millions of students headed back to school last week, Canadian health researchers learned that change this year extends beyond the composition of their classes.  The Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the […]

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September 10, 2007 1 comment Columns Archive

Vancouver Sun & Nettwerk Offer Free Music Downloads

The Vancouver Sun and Nettwerk Music Group have combined to offer a free album titled Seriously Westcoast, Vol. 1.  The compilation includes two tracks from the Barenaked Ladies, a track from Sarah McLachlan, along with a dozen other artists. The deadline for download is midnight PST tonight (hat tip: Coolfer).

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September 9, 2007 3 comments News

CIRA Votes

Yesterday I attended an entertaining CIRA Annual General meeting which was also used as the kick-off for this year's board elections.  This year's slate includes past and present board members such as Clyde Beattie, Paul Anderson, Rick Anderson, and Ron Kawchuk, as well as some impressive new candidates that could […]

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September 7, 2007 1 comment News

Caught in the Throttle

The Ottawa Business Journal has a front page article on traffic shaping this week that highlights yet again why the lack of transparency around Canadian Internet service is a significant problem.  The story focuses on the Rogers' traffic shaping issues and includes references to three comments on the issue from […]

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September 7, 2007 10 comments News

Caught in the Throttle

The Ottawa Business Journal has a front page article on traffic shaping this week that highlights yet again why the lack of transparency around Canadian Internet service is a significant problem.  The story focuses on the Rogers' traffic shaping issues and includes references to three comments on the issue from […]

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