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Call for Papers & Posters: STGlobal Consortium
by ST Global Contact Nov. 8, 2010

Nov. 8, 2010

****** Please circulate to interested graduate students. Please note that the preferred submission date is November 15, 2010 [image: STGlobal] STGlobal Consortium Bridging Boundaries in Science & Technology Policy and Studies *Consortium Members* *Arizona State University* – Center for Science Policy Outcomes *École Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Paris* – Center for Sociology Innovation *George Mason University – *Center for Science and Technology Policy *Georgetown University* – Communication, Culture & Technology *Georgia Institute of Technology* – School of History, Technology, and Society *The George Washington University* – Center for International Science and Technology Policy *Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University* – Science and Technology Studies *Mission Partners* *American Association for the Advancement of Science *(AAAS) *The National Academies* *Mission* STGlobal inspires and challenges graduate students to contribute to the forefront of research on science and technology policy and social issues. *Contact* contact(a)stglobal.org *Conference Details* www.stglobal.org <file:///C:/Website/cstc%20website/zzz%20stgloblal/www.stglobal.org> *Call for Papers & Posters* 11th Annual Graduate Student Conference April 15-16, 2011 l Washington, DC *The Organizing Committee of the STGlobal Consortium is now welcoming submission of abstracts for papers and/or posters to be presented at the 11th Annual STGlobal Conference for graduate student researchers. * *Consortium Profile:** *The* *STGlobal Consortium is an international, interdisciplinary organization of leading graduate programs in science and technology policy (STP) and science and technology studies (STS). The STGlobal conference, presented in collaboration with our Mission Partners, develops emerging S&T scholars and fosters mutual understanding in the S&T community. *Topics:** *Abstracts are welcome on issues relevant to science and technology policy (STP); science and technology studies (STS); and related fields including but not limited to health, energy and environment, space, information and communications, innovation, education, and ethical, legal and social implications of science and technology. *Eligible Presenters**: *Open *only* to students enrolled in a Masters, Masters-equivalent, or Ph.D. program at the time of submitting an abstract, for work performed while enrolled in that program. Recent graduates who were enrolled students at the time of submitting an abstract are eligible to present at the conference. *What to Expect:** *Student presenters will receive constructive feedback on their research, learn about related research in other disciplines, and build national and international connections with one another, prominent scholars, and professionals*. **Presentations are typically 15 minutes long, depending on the number of presenters in each session.** *Sessions will be assembled around similar themes and conducted in English. Students are encouraged to prepare a poster to present at a reception or to complement their formal presentation. Prominent figures from both STP and STS will deliver keynote addresses. Ample time is allotted for networking and community building and a portion of the conference will be dedicated to career development. *Abstract Requirements:** * Abstracts of up to 250 words will be accepted. Abstracts should summarize the research you want to present as a paper and/or poster at the conference. Abstracts will be selected based on significance of research question and effectiveness in communicating your completed or in-progress research. *Deadlines*: Preferred Submission Date for Abstracts: November 15, 2010 Final Submission Date for Abstracts: January 31, 2011 *Submission Guidelines:* Submit abstracts via e-mail to * abstracts(a)stglobal.org*. Above your abstract narrative (not included in 250 word count), please provide: 1) title of your paper and/or poster; 2) your full contact information; 3) your expected date of graduation; 4) school affiliation; and 5) name and website of your academic program. *Acceptance:*Abstracts will be accepted on a rolling basis to accommodate students who need to acquire a Visa. *Travel:* International students from countries that are not a part of the U.S. Department of State Visa Waiver Program are encouraged to submit their abstracts as early as possible. Links to important Visa information are available on the STGlobal website at: *http://www.stglobal.org/travel.html*. *Travel Grants:* Limited funds are available for student travel grants, to be awarded based on need and to early applicants. To apply for these funds, please attach estimated travel costs and brief statement of need with your abstract submission.

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NY Times: "One on One: Vivek Kundra, U.S. Chief Information Officer"
by J.C. DE MARTIN Nov. 8, 2010

Nov. 8, 2010

A one-on-one interview with Vivek Kundra, chief information officer of the United States, discussing cyber security, data.gov and social networking. http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/11/05/one-on-one-vivek-kundra-u-s-chief-…

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NY Times: "Europe Takes Up Debate on Universal Internet Access"
by J.C. DE MARTIN Nov. 8, 2010

Nov. 8, 2010

November 7, 2010 Europe Takes Up Debate on Universal Internet Access By KEVIN J. O'BRIEN BERLIN --- The global debate over how access to the Internet should be determined and paid for has attracted free speech advocates, telephone network operators and big online businesses like Google and Facebook. This week, arguments over so-called network neutrality move to Brussels, where the European Commission and Parliament are holding a daylong meeting that is expected to draw speakers from industry, government and academia. In the United States, the Federal Trade Commission attempted this year to bar operators --- telecommunications and cable companies that offer connections to the Internet --- from selectively managing the data flowing over their networks to assure that all customers got adequate service. The commission tried to prohibit their extracting payment from big traffic generators like Google, but the proposal is bogged down in legal challenges. In Europe, the debate is not as far along, but the outcome is equally clouded. Important signals about the Continent's approach may come Thursday from Neelie Kroes, the European commissioner for telecommunications, who is scheduled to speak at the meeting and must report to the Parliament on the status of net neutrality by the end of the year. In the absence of new regulation, Europe appears to be on track to give mobile network operators a relatively free hand in managing the data flowing over their networks. That could include the imposition of additional charges on rivals, like the voice-over-Internet service Skype. Ms. Kroes, in public statements this year, has warned operators not to bar rival services from their mobile networks but has not indicated that she intends to push for tighter regulation that would limit the way operators can manage their data traffic. [...] Continua qui: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/08/technology/08iht-neutral.html

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[Nexa]Biblioteche, contro la crisi ecco l'e-book per tutti - Repubblica.it
by vale.it＠gmail.com Nov. 8, 2010

Nov. 8, 2010

Un interessante articolo sulla situazione ed evoluzione del sistema bibliotecario. http://www.repubblica.it/tecnologia/2010/11/05/news/ebook_biblioteche-87646… A presto, Valentin

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NY Books: an exchange on Darnton's proposal
by J.C. DE MARTIN Nov. 7, 2010

Nov. 7, 2010

http://www.nybooks.com/articles/archives/2010/nov/25/toward-digital-public-… Darnton risponde a una lettera di Tony Simpson, President, New Zealand Society of Authors, e chiarisce meglio la sua visione di una Digital Public Library of America. un caro saluto, juan carlos

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NY Books, Darnton: "Can We Create a National Digital Library?"
by J.C. DE MARTIN Nov. 7, 2010

Nov. 7, 2010

Can We Create a National Digital Library? October 28, 2010 <http://www.nybooks.com/issues/2010/oct/28/> Robert Darnton <http://www.nybooks.com/contributors/robert-darnton/> /The following talk was given at the opening of a conference at Harvard on October 1 to discuss the possibility of creating a National Digital Library./ The purpose of this meeting is to discuss a question of vital importance to the cultural life of our country: Can we create a National Digital Library? That is, a comprehensive library of digitized books that will be easily accessible to the general public. Simple as it sounds, the question is extraordinarily complex. It involves issues that concern the nature of the library to be built, the technological difficulties of designing it, the legal obstacles to getting it off the ground, the financial costs of constructing and maintaining it, and the political problems of mobilizing support for it. [...] Continua qui: http://www.nybooks.com/articles/archives/2010/oct/28/can-we-create-national…

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Neelie Kroes - A digital world of opportunities
by Andrea Glorioso Nov. 7, 2010

Nov. 7, 2010

Da leggere. http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=SPEECH/10/619&forma… Neelie Kroes European Commission Vice-President for the Digital Agenda A digital world of opportunities Forum d'Avignon - Les rencontres internationales de la culture, de l’économie et des médias Avignon, 5th November 2010 Reference: SPEECH/10/619 Date: 05/11/2010 If there is one thing that defines and elevates Europe, it is culture. Or rather, a rainbow of cultures. Culture is the peak of human creativity and a source of collective strength. In my mind it is essential that our cultural diversity must be defended tooth and claw (bec et ongles). If I am not mistaken that is indeed the translation of Avignon's Latin motto, Unguibus et rostro. Culture is the fabric of life, and therefore it cannot be separated from the society where it is born and, most importantly, its people. There is no culture without people, and people change. It has always been that way. Culture is like the philosopher said of the river: "you are immersed into it, but you never bathe twice in the same water". Taking a long-term perspective we can see three major technological revolutions since the development of the written word that have affected the dissemination of culture. First, the printing press. Second, the industrial revolution. And now third, the information and communications technologies revolution. Though the scale and pace of change may differ, each revolution follows a well-worn path. Borders are now crossed more easily than ever before in history. It is a great opportunity for artists and creators of all kinds, as art has no limits but those of our minds. Art enriches itself by eliminating artificial barriers between people such as borders between countries. Just as artists have always travelled, to join sponsors, avoid wars or learn from masters far from home, now digital technology helps them to cross borders and break down barriers. Their work can be available to all. In a sense, the internet is the realisation of the Renaissance dream of Giovanni Pico della Mirandola: all knowledge in one place. Yet, it does not mean there are no more obstacles to sharing cultural and artistic works on the net. All revolutions reveal, in a new and less favourable light, the privileges of the gatekeepers of the "Ancien Régime". It is no different in the case of the internet revolution, which is unveiling the unsustainable position of certain content gatekeepers and intermediaries. No historically entrenched position guarantees the survival of any cultural intermediary. Like it or not, content gatekeepers risk being sidelined if they do not adapt to the needs of both creators and consumers of cultural goods. So who will win the heart of the creators and of the public? It is still too soon to say. Of course, some of the new giants of internet come from another continent. I would wish that more of them were European, but when I see the wealth of creativity gathered in this room, I am optimistic for the future. I believe that those who will prosper in the digital age are those who understand that convergence is one of the keys. The convergence of media provides an incredible opportunity for the artists and creators of our times, and also for their public – you and me. Just like cinema did not kill theatre, nor did television kill radio. The internet won't kill any other media either. Quite on the contrary. Look at the statistics: people who spend more time on the internet tend to read more, and to go to cinema and to concerts more often than the population as a whole. Studies show that nowadays, people increasingly watch TV and browse the Internet at the same time – simply to get more information about something that intrigued them. And they can share their thoughts instantaneously with their friends. This is just the beginning. Because convergence means creative freedom and more inspirational content ready to meet the expectations of a public that evolves with art and content. My goal, in promoting cultural diversity and content adapted to the digital age, is for European creativity to be even stronger. Europe has boundless cultural wealth to offer its citizens, and indeed to the world. Europe is and must remain a global cultural force. I think that is a realistic vision. But for that, we need to have the right building blocks. Take for instance copyright. For 200 years, it has proved a powerful way to remunerate our artists and to build our creative industries. But copyright is not an end in itself. Copyright exists to ensure that artists will continue to create. Yet we see more and more often that it is not respected. In some sectors, the levels of piracy demand that we ask ourselves what are we doing wrong. We must ensure that copyright serves as a building block, not a stumbling block. Look at the situation of those trying to digitise cultural works. Europeana, the online portal of libraries, museums and archives in Europe, is one key example. What a digital wonder this is: a single access point for cultural treasures that would otherwise be difficult to access, hidden or even forgotten. Will this 12 million-strong collection of books, pictures, maps, music pieces and videos stall because copyright gets in the way? I hope not. But when it comes to 20th century materials, even to digitise and publish orphan works and out-of-distribution works, we have a large problem indeed. Europeana could be condemned to be a niche player rather than a world leader if it cannot be granted licenses and share the full catalogue of written and audio-visual material held in our cultural institutions. And it will be frustrated in that ambition if it cannot team up with commercial partners on terms that are consistent with public policy and with the interests of right-holders. And all sorts of other possible initiatives, public and private, will also be frustrated. On the suggestion of Frédéric Mitterrand, the European Commission set up a Comité des Sages to help us find solutions to some of these issues. I am very pleased that Maurice Levy chairs this Comité, which will report in the New Year. But I am not content to let the debate rest. Time alone will not solve the problems that have emerged. Today our fragmented copyright system is ill-adapted to the real essence of art, which has no frontiers. Instead, that system has ended up giving a more prominent role to intermediaries than to artists. It irritates the public who often cannot access what artists want to offer and leaves a vacuum which is served by illegal content, depriving the artists of their well deserved remuneration. And copyright enforcement is often entangled in sensitive questions about privacy, data protection or even net neutrality. It may suit some vested interests to avoid a debate, or to frame the debate on copyright in moralistic terms that merely demonise millions of citizens. But that is not a sustainable approach. We need this debate because we need action to promote a legal digital Single Marketin Europe. My position is that we must look beyond national and corporatist self-interest to establish a new approach to copyright. We want "une Europe des cultures" and for this we need a debate at European level. The Commission will soon make legislative proposals on orphan works and on the transparency and governance of the collective management societies. We will examine again the problem of divergent national private copy levies. We will also look into multi-territorial and pan-European licensing. And we will not stop exploring ideas for as long as the system is not working. Instead of a dysfunctional system based on a series of cultural Berlin walls, I want a return to sense. A system where there is scope to create new opportunities for artists and creators, and new business models that better fit the digital age. We want to help you seize the opportunities of this age. In conclusion, let the debate continue. It will be fierce, there are indeed hurdles. But our job is to look past them in order to clear them. Speaking for myself, I will remember artists and citizens with each step forward. My sight will remain firmly on 'une Europe des cultures'. Artists cast light on our world; our job is to let the light shine in.

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antipirateria e marketing
by avv. Monica Alessia Senor Nov. 7, 2010

Nov. 7, 2010

A chi ancora dubita della liaison tra antipirateria e ragioni economiche: http://www.lastampa.it/_web/cmstp/tmplrubriche/tecnologia/grubrica.asp?ID_b… ... e anche a chi ancora pensa che la privacy sia solo un argomento alla moda! Un caro saluto. Monica

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Non desidero + ricevere
by Davide Vanotti Nov. 6, 2010

Nov. 6, 2010

Buongiorno, non desidero più ricevere la vostra mailing Grazie Davide Vanotti

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Fwd: [governance] It's Time to Stop ICANN's Top-Level Domain (TLD) Lunacy!
by J.C. DE MARTIN Nov. 6, 2010

Nov. 6, 2010

Begin forwarded message: > From: Ian Peter <ian.peter(a)ianpeter.com> > Date: 04 novembre 2010 07:11:23 GMT+01:00 > To: "'governance(a)lists.cpsr.org'" <governance(a)lists.cpsr.org> > Subject: [governance] It's Time to Stop ICANN's Top-Level Domain (TLD) Lunacy! > Reply-To: governance(a)lists.cpsr.org,Ian Peter <ian.peter(a)ianpeter.com> > > From Lauren Weinstein - copied from his blog. > > The Executive Summary - "The DNS and the domain name infrastructure made > sense in an era before the universal availability of search engines and > online directories. But for such massive costs and complexities -- such as > those inevitably stemming from the ICANN TLD expansion -- to be incurred > simply to map names to Internet sites is now both technically and > economically obsolete and abominable". > > Internet co-founder Robert Kahn is one of just a number of people working on > alternative resource discovery systems more akin to todays needs. > > Ian Peter > > Lauren's missive follows. > > It's Time to Stop ICANN's Top-Level Domain (TLD) Lunacy! > > http://lauren.vortex.com/archive/000776.html > > > Greetings. I'm going to keep this relatively short and sweet, since > I've written of my concerns about ICANN's handling of Top-Level > Domains (TLDs) many times in the past. > > The existing Domain Name System (DNS) has been leveraged in multiple > ways into something akin to a protection racket, with vast sums of > money being funneled to existing and wannabe registries, registrars -- > and to ICANN itself -- with little or no resulting tangible benefits > to the Internet community at large. That is, unless you consider ever > increasing levels of costs and confusion to be some sort of benefits. > Dot-com is still the single TLD that most Internet users recognize as > fundamental among the increasingly disruptive clutter -- and you > haven't seen anything yet compared with the pandemonium about to be > unleashed. > > "Protective registrations" by trademark owners and other concerned > parties in new TLDs have become an enormous profit center for various > players in the DNS ecosystem, with boasting about the income that will > be derived through such arm-twisting techniques now being commonplace. > > The amount of money involved is staggering. In a few days, ICANN may > release their new "guidebook" for upcoming TLD applicants > ( http://bit.ly/9BZUNu [ars technica] ). The application fee alone for > a single new TLD is reported to be almost $200K, payable to ICANN. > The cost of running a new TLD if you're accepted? A whole bunch, > likely including (but not limited to) big moola to ICANN every year. > > ICANN plans to limit the number of new TLDs to only (only???) about > 1000 per year -- maybe half that in the first year. Let's see, > $185,000 times 1000 ... Nice chunk of change. > > Of course, ICANN claims that these fees are justified by the costs > involved in processing these applications. Assuming this is true, I > can't think of a better proof that the entire process is rotten and > dysfunctional to the core. > > The DNS and the domain name infrastructure made sense in an era before > the universal availability of search engines and online directories. > But for such massive costs and complexities -- such as those > inevitably stemming from the ICANN TLD expansion -- to be incurred > simply to map names to Internet sites is now both technically and > economically obsolete and abominable. > > It's time to end the TLD madness. It will take both time and some > heavy lifting. But there are alternative methodologies -- more > efficient, extensible, and far more economical, much better suited to > the Internet of the 21st century, and we need to start working on them > now. > > Vested interests -- basically the entire "domain-industrial > complex" -- who stand to profit mightily by exploiting the continuation > and expansion of the unnecessary, counterproductive, and obsolete domain > name system, can be expected to fight any efforts at significant > changes, using every weapon in their arsenals. Various other parties > will also fight such changes -- since as we've increasingly seen the > DNS provides an ideal mechanism for centralized censorship and > heavy-handed intellectual property enforcement regimes -- through the > disabling on demand of Web site name-based addressability. > > Be that all as it may, this is a battle -- nay, perhaps a war -- > necessary for the best interests of both the Internet and its global > community of users. > > Please let me know if you'd be interested in participating. > > Thanks. Take care. > > --Lauren-- > Lauren Weinstein (lauren(a)vortex.com) > http://www.vortex.com/lauren > Tel: +1 (818) 225-2800 > Co-Founder, PFIR (People For Internet Responsibility): http://www.pfir.org > Founder, NNSquad (Network Neutrality Squad): http://www.nnsquad.org > Founder, GCTIP (Global Coalition for Transparent Internet Performance): > http://www.gctip.org > Founder, PRIVACY Forum: http://www.vortex.com > Member, ACM Committee on Computers and Public Policy > Lauren's Blog: http://lauren.vortex.com > Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenweinstein > Google Buzz: http://bit.ly/lauren-buzz > > > > ____________________________________________________________ > You received this message as a subscriber on the list: > governance(a)lists.cpsr.org > To be removed from the list, send any message to: > governance-unsubscribe(a)lists.cpsr.org > > For all list information and functions, see: > http://lists.cpsr.org/lists/info/governance > > Translate this email: http://translate.google.com/translate_t >

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