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GA-DIGEST          Tuesday, January 21 2003          Volume 01 : Number 1563

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Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2003 20:52:56 +0100
From: Thomas Roessler <[email-masked]>
Subject: Re: [ga] Olympic Hymn Complaint

On 2003-01-20 13:25:17 -0500, Sotiris Sotiropoulos wrote:

> In case any of you are wondering what this has to do with ICANN
> and domain names, I can assure you that it is quite relevant
> because "Olympic" domains are protected property on the Web.
> Just try to register an Olympic domain with an American registrar
> or to transfer an "Olympic" domain to one.  If the "Olympic"
> domains are protected, then what about the content they display
> on such domains?

Would you care to explain what precisely is the ICANN-related topic
in this?  You are claiming that an owner of a famous name is using a
translation without respecting your intellectual property.  That's
bad.  It may be a topic for a weblog.

But where, precisely, does this touch ICANN policy issues?

Regards,
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Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2003 21:02:28 +0100
From: "J-F C. (Jefsey)  Morfin" <[email-masked]>
Subject: [ga] Olympic Games Hymn

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Gentlemen,
I have been made aware that Mr. Sotiris Sotiroupoulos' excellent 
translation o fthe Olympic Hymn was used on your site. I could only 
congratulate you about that choice, provided you do not forget to quote the 
name of the translation perpetrator ("tradutore traditore").

I have learned on your site about the English roots of the moden olympic 
games. I could only suggest you investigate also about the origin of the 
Olympic latin motto and their roots in Grenoble's seminary games.

I suppose this will make two additions to your site of some value to your 
readers I am interested in: since Mr. Sotiropoulos is a good oponent or 
supporter of mine on Internet Governance mailing lists, as well as a 
distinguished hellenist webmastering a brillant site, and I was - like the 
idea of the modern Olympic Games - born in Grenoble.

Sincerely yours.
jfc morfin

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Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2003 15:40:47 -0500
From: Sotiris Sotiropoulos <[email-masked]>
Subject: Re: [ga] Olympic Hymn Complaint

At 08:52 PM 1/20/2003 +0100, Thomas Roessler wrote:
>On 2003-01-20 13:25:17 -0500, Sotiris Sotiropoulos wrote:
>
> > In case any of you are wondering what this has to do with ICANN
> > and domain names, I can assure you that it is quite relevant
> > because "Olympic" domains are protected property on the Web.
> > Just try to register an Olympic domain with an American registrar
> > or to transfer an "Olympic" domain to one.  If the "Olympic"
> > domains are protected, then what about the content they display
> > on such domains?
>
>Would you care to explain what precisely is the ICANN-related topic
>in this?

ICANN allows for the special protection of domain names (like "Olympics") 
based on CONTENT, Thomas.  Numerous legitimate claims by individuals to 
domain registrations have been (and are being) usurped with the blessing of 
ICANN under their UDRP rules every day since 1998.  The violation of my 
copyrighted material on a protected "Olympics" domain is therefore germane 
to this list.

Sotiris Sotiropoulos
         Hermes Network Inc.
         Toronto, Canada
         416-422-1034 or 1-866-991-HOST
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Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2003 16:11:40 EST
From: [email-masked]
Subject: [ga] Ignoring the public again?

Philip,

Regarding the timeline for upcoming Council recommendations on new gTLDs, you 
wrote:

"Working as a committee of the whole and on such an issue is an exceptional 
case and does not seem compatible with the aggressive time lines of the 
policy development process intended for narrower issues."

While some may agree or disagree with your position on this matter regarding 
the strict observance of PDP dates, your timeline has made no provision for 
public input as contemplated by Annex A to the ICANN Bylaws:  Public 
Notification of Initiation of the PDP:

"After initiation of the PDP, ICANN shall post a notification of such action 
to the Website. A public comment period shall be commenced for the issue for 
a period of twenty (20) calendar days after initiation of the PDP. The Staff 
Manager, or some other designated representative of ICANN shall review the 
public comments and incorporate them into a report (the "Public Comment 
Report") to be included in either the Preliminary Task Force Report or the 
Initial Report, as applicable."

Is it your intent to once more circumvent the process that allows for the 
expression of the public view?

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Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2003 22:02:54 +0100
From: "J-F C. (Jefsey)  Morfin" <[email-masked]>
Subject: Re: [ga] Olympic Hymn Complaint

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Dear Thomas,
"lachez nous les basquettes, trés cher". We are now by our own on this GA 
list among gentlemen. Let keep it this way. There is no more moderator or 
Chair: we all are. Gentlemen's interests are ours.

I am no more sure this is related to domain names than domain names are a 
matter for ICANN. But if Sotiris says it is, let be it! And if Sotiris 
calls for support, we are here, are we not?

IMHO, domain names root into human culture and day to day life as we see 
with IDNs. Olympic is part of that culture. May be this is what Sotiris meant.

I am personnally quite interested to tie links with such an organization of 
real international magnitude, which is strictly protecting its domain 
names. Once this will be achieved and they are in confidence, undestanding 
what the DNSO and the DNSO/ex-GA are, I wish to ask them about the 
babelname "iesg-olympic.com". I suppose this might change more the future 
of the IDNs and of the DNS than a vote by the NC, or even by the BoD. Don't 
you think so?

Cheers.
jfc

On 20:52 20/01/03, Thomas Roessler said:

>On 2003-01-20 13:25:17 -0500, Sotiris Sotiropoulos wrote:
>
> > In case any of you are wondering what this has to do with ICANN
> > and domain names, I can assure you that it is quite relevant
> > because "Olympic" domains are protected property on the Web.
> > Just try to register an Olympic domain with an American registrar
> > or to transfer an "Olympic" domain to one.  If the "Olympic"
> > domains are protected, then what about the content they display
> > on such domains?
>
>Would you care to explain what precisely is the ICANN-related topic
>in this?  You are claiming that an owner of a famous name is using a
>translation without respecting your intellectual property.  That's
>bad.  It may be a topic for a weblog.
>
>But where, precisely, does this touch ICANN policy issues?
>
>Regards,
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Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2003 19:08:43 -0000
From: "Richard Henderson" <[email-masked]>
Subject: Re: [ga] Olympic Hymn Complaint

Some of the Olympic Domain Names reserved for the Olympic Committee in the
.info Sunrise:

Not Provided olympiad.info
Not Provided olympiade.info
Not Provided olympic.info
Not Provided olympicanthem.info
Not Provided olympicarchives.info
Not Provided olympicathletes.info
Not Provided olympicbusiness.info
Not Provided olympiccollectors.info
Not Provided olympicfans.info
Not Provided olympicgames.info
Not Provided olympicheroes.info
Not Provided olympicinfo.info
Not Provided olympicmarketing.info
Not Provided olympicmuseum.info
Not Provided olympicpictures.info
Not Provided olympicpins.info
Not Provided olympicresults.info
Not Provided olympicreview.info
Not Provided olympics.info
Not Provided olympicsex.info
Not Provided olympicsolidarity.info
Not Provided olympicspirit.info
Not Provided olympicsports.info
Not Provided olympicstories.info
Not Provided olympictorch.info
Not Provided olympictruce.info
Not Provided olympicvideo.info
Not Provided olympicworld.info
Not Provided olympique.info

Sample .info Sunrise claim: based on US Trademark 406021

Domain ID:  D42450-LRMS
Domain Name:  OLYMPICSEX.INFO
Created On:  01-Aug-2001 18:24:27 UTC
Last Updated On:  29-Apr-2002 13:09:31 UTC
Expiration Date:  01-Aug-2007 18:24:27 UTC
Trademark Name:  olympicsex
Trademark Date:  2000-10-01
Trademark Country:  US
Trademark Number:  406021
Sponsoring Registrar:  Network Solutions, Inc. Registrar (R122-LRMS)
Status:  ACTIVE
Status:  OK
Registrant ID:  C95559-LRMS
Registrant Name:  Not Provided
Registrant Organization:  International Olympic Committee
Registrant Street1:  StreetAddress
Registrant City:  City
Registrant State/Province:  State
Registrant Postal Code:  99999
Registrant Country:  CH
Registrant Phone:  +1.5555555555
Registrant FAX:  +1.41216216216
Registrant Email:  [email-masked]
Admin ID:  C2201469-LRMS
Admin Name:  International Olympic Committee
Admin Organization:  International Olympic Committee
Admin Street1:  Chateau de Vidy
Admin City:  Lausanne 1007
Admin Postal Code:  99999
Admin Country:  CH
Admin Phone:  +1.41216216111
Admin Email:  [email-masked]
Billing ID:  C95562-LRMS
Billing Name:  Attn: info Registration Inquiries
Billing Organization:  Verisign, Inc.
Billing Street1:  21355 Ridgetop Circle
Billing City:  Dulles
Billing State/Province:  VA
Billing Postal Code:  20166
Billing Country:  US
Billing Phone:  +1.18664183684
Billing Email:  [email-masked]
Tech ID:  C2201471-LRMS
Tech Name:  International Olympic Committee
Tech Organization:  International Olympic Committee
Tech Street1:  Chateau de Vidy
Tech City:  Lausanne 1007
Tech Postal Code:  99999
Tech Country:  CH
Tech Phone:  +1.41216216111
Tech Email:  [email-masked]
Name Server:  NS99.WORLDNIC.COM
Name Server:  NS100.WORLDNIC.COM
Name Server:  NS83.WORLDNIC.COM
Name Server:  NS84.WORLDNIC.COM

Another sample .info Sunrise claim: based on the same US Trademark 406021:

 Domain ID:  D35797-LRMS
Domain Name:  OLYMPICREVIEW.INFO
Created On:  31-Jul-2001 22:26:51 UTC
Last Updated On:  30-Apr-2002 08:14:16 UTC
Expiration Date:  31-Jul-2007 22:26:51 UTC
Trademark Name:  olympicreview
Trademark Date:  2000-10-01
Trademark Country:  US
Trademark Number:  406021
Sponsoring Registrar:  Network Solutions, Inc. Registrar (R122-LRMS)
Status:  ACTIVE
Status:  OK
Registrant ID:  C73987-LRMS
Registrant Name:  Not Provided
Registrant Organization:  International Olympic Committee
Registrant Street1:  StreetAddress
Registrant City:  City
Registrant State/Province:  State
Registrant Postal Code:  99999
Registrant Country:  CH
Registrant Phone:  +1.5555555555
Registrant FAX:  +1.41216216216
Registrant Email:  [email-masked]
Admin ID:  C2201469-LRMS
Admin Name:  International Olympic Committee
Admin Organization:  International Olympic Committee
Admin Street1:  Chateau de Vidy
Admin City:  Lausanne 1007
Admin Postal Code:  99999
Admin Country:  CH
Admin Phone:  +1.41216216111
Admin Email:  [email-masked]
Billing ID:  C73991-LRMS
Billing Name:  Attn: info Registration Inquiries
Billing Organization:  Verisign, Inc.
Billing Street1:  21355 Ridgetop Circle
Billing City:  Dulles
Billing State/Province:  VA
Billing Postal Code:  20166
Billing Country:  US
Billing Phone:  +1.18664183684
Billing Email:  [email-masked]
Tech ID:  C2201471-LRMS
Tech Name:  International Olympic Committee
Tech Organization:  International Olympic Committee
Tech Street1:  Chateau de Vidy
Tech City:  Lausanne 1007
Tech Postal Code:  99999
Tech Country:  CH
Tech Phone:  +1.41216216111
Tech Email:  [email-masked]
Name Server:  NS99.WORLDNIC.COM
Name Server:  NS100.WORLDNIC.COM
Name Server:  DNS2.SEMAOLYMPIC.IT
Name Server:  DNS1.SEMAOLYMPIC.IT

Yet another sample .info Sunrise claim: based on the same US Trademark
406021:

Domain ID:  D34242-LRMS
Domain Name:  OLYMPICPINS.INFO
Created On:  31-Jul-2001 21:05:45 UTC
Last Updated On:  30-Apr-2002 07:19:29 UTC
Expiration Date:  31-Jul-2006 21:05:45 UTC
Trademark Name:  olympicpins
Trademark Date:  2000-10-01
Trademark Country:  US
Trademark Number:  406021
Sponsoring Registrar:  Network Solutions, Inc. Registrar (R122-LRMS)
Status:  ACTIVE
Status:  OK
Registrant ID:  C69206-LRMS
Registrant Name:  Not Provided
Registrant Organization:  International Olympic Committee
Registrant Street1:  StreetAddress
Registrant City:  City
Registrant State/Province:  State
Registrant Postal Code:  99999
Registrant Country:  CH
Registrant Phone:  +1.5555555555
Registrant FAX:  +1.41216216216
Registrant Email:  [email-masked]
Admin ID:  C2201469-LRMS
Admin Name:  International Olympic Committee
Admin Organization:  International Olympic Committee
Admin Street1:  Chateau de Vidy
Admin City:  Lausanne 1007
Admin Postal Code:  99999
Admin Country:  CH
Admin Phone:  +1.41216216111
Admin Email:  [email-masked]
Billing ID:  C69210-LRMS
Billing Name:  Attn: info Registration Inquiries
Billing Organization:  Verisign, Inc.
Billing Street1:  21355 Ridgetop Circle
Billing City:  Dulles
Billing State/Province:  VA
Billing Postal Code:  20166
Billing Country:  US
Billing Phone:  +1.18664183684
Billing Email:  [email-masked]
Tech ID:  C2201471-LRMS
Tech Name:  International Olympic Committee
Tech Organization:  International Olympic Committee
Tech Street1:  Chateau de Vidy
Tech City:  Lausanne 1007
Tech Postal Code:  99999
Tech Country:  CH
Tech Phone:  +1.41216216111
Tech Email:  [email-masked]
Name Server:  NS99.WORLDNIC.COM
Name Server:  NS100.WORLDNIC.COM
Name Server:  DNS2.SEMAOLYMPIC.IT
Name Server:  DNS1.SEMAOLYMPIC.IT

I guess you get the general picture. Fine if these trademarks (oops, I mean
trademark, singular) are genuine. In that case I presume the Sunrise rules
were adhered to.

I'm quite surprised they trademarked "Olympic Sex" (and on the deadline date
for Trademarks too) but there you go.

Richard Henderson

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From: Sotiris Sotiropoulos <[email-masked]>
To: Thomas Roessler <[email-masked]>
Cc: <[email-masked]>
Sent: Monday, January 20, 2003 8:40 PM
Subject: Re: [ga] Olympic Hymn Complaint

> At 08:52 PM 1/20/2003 +0100, Thomas Roessler wrote:
> >On 2003-01-20 13:25:17 -0500, Sotiris Sotiropoulos wrote:
> >
> > > In case any of you are wondering what this has to do with ICANN
> > > and domain names, I can assure you that it is quite relevant
> > > because "Olympic" domains are protected property on the Web.
> > > Just try to register an Olympic domain with an American registrar
> > > or to transfer an "Olympic" domain to one.  If the "Olympic"
> > > domains are protected, then what about the content they display
> > > on such domains?
> >
> >Would you care to explain what precisely is the ICANN-related topic
> >in this?
>
> ICANN allows for the special protection of domain names (like "Olympics")
> based on CONTENT, Thomas.  Numerous legitimate claims by individuals to
> domain registrations have been (and are being) usurped with the blessing
of
> ICANN under their UDRP rules every day since 1998.  The violation of my
> copyrighted material on a protected "Olympics" domain is therefore germane
> to this list.
>
>
> Sotiris Sotiropoulos
>          Hermes Network Inc.
>          Toronto, Canada
>          416-422-1034 or 1-866-991-HOST
>          http://hermesnetwork.com - Web Hosting & IT Services
>          Established, Fast, Reliable.  Since 1998
>
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Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2003 17:29:29 EST
From: [email-masked]
Subject: [ga] CRADA reports

Dear Vint,

As noted in the "Department of Commerce Statement Regarding Extension of 
Memorandum of Understanding with ICANN":  

"Given the importance of this issue to Internet security and stability, 
Amendment 5 to the MOU refines and underscores the existing MOU task for 
ICANN to review the current status of the root server system and to propose 
and implement enhanced architecture for root server security (ICANN Task 5). 
The Department considers the completion of this task absolutely crucial, 
particularly in today's post-September 11th world. Amendment 5 sets forth a 
due date of November 30, 2002 for the report detailing the root server 
system's status, and a due date of December 31, 2002 for the enhanced 
architecture proposal." 

I regret to report that I did not find mention of progress on these 
absolutely crucial reports within the "Fifth Status Report to the United 
States Department of Commerce".

Could you perhaps provide the community with an update?

Best regards,
Danny
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Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2003 18:49:26 -0800
From: Jeff Williams <[email-masked]>
Subject: Re: [ga] Ignoring the public again? - An ICANN SOP...

Danny and all former DNSO GA members or other interested parties,

  As you know Danny, Phillip is really not completely responsible for
input and consultation with the public on such matters as New TLD's
to which you refer.  However he does have some amount of
responsibility to insist on such input and consultation be ongoing
and effected.  It is however the ICANN staff's and in particular with
the issue of new TLD's that or Stuart Lynn whom is supposedly
heading up this area presently.

  As we have repeatedly and unfortunately seen in our interaction and
participation with the ICANN DoD, Staff and that NC, reluctance
if not down right purposeful disenfranchisement from the ICANN
staff has been and still remains pervasive and deplorable...

[email-masked] wrote:

> Philip,
>
> Regarding the timeline for upcoming Council recommendations on new gTLDs, you
> wrote:
>
> "Working as a committee of the whole and on such an issue is an exceptional
> case and does not seem compatible with the aggressive time lines of the
> policy development process intended for narrower issues."
>
> While some may agree or disagree with your position on this matter regarding
> the strict observance of PDP dates, your timeline has made no provision for
> public input as contemplated by Annex A to the ICANN Bylaws:  Public
> Notification of Initiation of the PDP:
>
> "After initiation of the PDP, ICANN shall post a notification of such action
> to the Website. A public comment period shall be commenced for the issue for
> a period of twenty (20) calendar days after initiation of the PDP. The Staff
> Manager, or some other designated representative of ICANN shall review the
> public comments and incorporate them into a report (the "Public Comment
> Report") to be included in either the Preliminary Task Force Report or the
> Initial Report, as applicable."
>
> Is it your intent to once more circumvent the process that allows for the
> expression of the public view?
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Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2003 18:53:54 -0800
From: Jeff Williams <[email-masked]>
Subject: [ga] Re: [ecdiscuss] List of Dot EU applications ?

Stephane and all,

  Thank you for passing this information on.  Very useful and informative.

  I am sure others will be very interested in reviewing it.

Stephane Bortzmeyer wrote:

> On Monday 20 January 2003, at 19 h 42,
> Elisabeth Porteneuve <[email-masked]> wrote:
>
> > Is there any place with a list of all bids for Dot EU registry ?
>
> Unfortunately, unlike ICANN, the EU does not publish the list of contenders or
> their actual proposals.
>
> A list which is, I belive, quite comprehensive, is on the EUREG Web site.
>
> http://www.eureg.org/faq
>
> The main candidatures are:
>
>             1. - EUREG (http://www.eureg.org)
>             2. - EURETO (http://www.eureto.org)
>             3. - EUDR (http://www.eudr.org)
>             4. - EU-Registry (http://www.eu-registry.info)
>             5. - EURID (http://www.eurid.org)
>

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Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2003 19:56:18 EST
From: [email-masked]
Subject: [ga] BC delegates

Dear Mike,

I note from the Business Constituency website that you (along with Grant 
Forsyth) are poised to be confirmed as a BC delegate to the ICANN nominating 
committee.  As the BC is charged with the selection of both small and large 
business users delegates, I would ask if you will be the individual 
demonstrably reflecting the business interests and perspectives of the small 
business community?   My assumption is that Grant will be representing the 
Telco interests.  If that is indeed the case, might we know of your record as 
an advocate for small business interests?  I would hate to think that you are 
being given the nod solely due to your insider status in an effort to create 
a self-perpetuating Board.

All the best,
Danny Younger

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Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2003 23:07:47 -0500
From: Sotiris Sotiropoulos <[email-masked]>
Subject: [ga] Re: Olympic Games Hymn

Without Prejudice

"J-F C. (Jefsey) Morfin" wrote:

> Gentlemen,
> I have been made aware that Mr. Sotiris Sotiroupoulos' excellent
> translation o fthe Olympic Hymn was used on your site. I could only
> congratulate you about that choice, provided you do not forget to quote the
> name of the translation perpetrator ("tradutore traditore").

"Translating, treasonous". Or, in other words, "poetry is what it is lost in
the translation"...

>
>
> I have learned on your site about the English roots of the moden olympic
> games. I could only suggest you investigate also about the origin of the
> Olympic latin motto and their roots in Grenoble's seminary games.
>
> I suppose this will make two additions to your site of some value to your
> readers I am interested in: since Mr. Sotiropoulos is a good oponent or
> supporter of mine on Internet Governance mailing lists, as well as a
> distinguished hellenist webmastering a brillant site, and I was - like the
> idea of the modern Olympic Games - born in Grenoble.
>
> Sincerely yours.
> jfc morfin

Thank you for your honourable sensibilities, my friend.

Sotiris Sotiropoulos

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Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2003 09:19:15 +0100
From: "Philip Sheppard" <[email-masked]>
Subject: [ga] Council and the gTLDs committee

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Ref Danny Younger's question over the timeline for the new gTLDs =
committee, at present I am awaiting for Council commitment to the =
schedule of extra meetings. There will be full allowance for public =
comments as we go forward with this. Contact has additionally been made =
with the ALSC.
Philip

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Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2003 09:48:47 -0500
From: Sotiris Sotiropoulos <[email-masked]>
Subject: [ga] Mime-Version: 1.0

Today, the British Olympic Association has removed my translation from 
their web page and have not replaced it.
See: http://www.olympics.org.uk/olympicmovement/olympicmovement.asp

Sotiris Sotiropoulos
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Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2003 12:02:08 -0500 (EST)
From: Joe Baptista <[email-masked]>
Subject: [ga] Nancy Victory (NTIA) violates ethics rules

What else is new - heh?

The Bush administration's point person for telecommunications policy allowed
wireless phone company lobbyists to help pay for a private reception at her
home, and then 10 days later urged a policy change that benefited their
industry, according to documents and interviews.

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20030120/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/lobbyists_victory

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Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2003 11:40:16 -0600
From: "Hugh Blair" <[email-masked]>
Subject: RE: [ga] Mime-Version: 1.0

> -----Original Message-----
> On Behalf Of Sotiris Sotiropoulos
> 
> Today, the British Olympic Association has removed my 
> translation from their web page and have not replaced it.
> See: http://www.olympics.org.uk/olympicmovement/olympicmovement.asp

Congratulations. Just a little pressure and they belatedly do the
right thing. It could have been nastier. Way to go!

Hugh

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Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2003 16:38:26 -0500
From: "L. Gallegos" <[email-masked]>
Subject: [ga] Senate Commerce Committee Chair sets agenda - includes ICANN reform

http://www.senate.gov/~burns/index.cfm?FuseAction=PressReleases.Detail&Pres
sRelease_id=791

Now this could actually mean something, but let's see.  At the hearing in 
Feb, 2001, he was very vocal about concerns re: ICANN and is more so now.

Leah

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