February 2010 - KICTANet

Re: [kictanet] Fw: YAHOO ACCOUNT VERIFICATION ALERT !!!
by michael Ouma 22 Feb '10

22 Feb '10

Hi all: thanks a lot for your advice. i've been sent so many of those messages and in many versions that at some point i almost thought they were genuine and was about to provide the info. anyway, thanks a lot for opening my eyes, i'm now wiser, all because of you all. regards. Michael Ouma Journalist Kenya Tel:+254-725-537823 "Do not go where the path may lead, but go instead where there is no path and leave a trail," - Ralph Waldo Emerson --- On Mon, 2/22/10, Mwangi Wamae <mwangi.wamae(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: Mwangi Wamae <mwangi.wamae(a)gmail.com> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Fw: YAHOO ACCOUNT VERIFICATION ALERT !!! To: "michael Ouma" <benomnta(a)yahoo.com> Date: Monday, February 22, 2010, 4:57 AM Ouma: Never, ever share your password with anyone. Ever. -Mw On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 1:35 AM, michael Ouma <benomnta(a)yahoo.com> wrote: Hi listers: are these warnings real and one's required to provide the requested info or i just ignore them? kindly advice. Michael Ouma Journalist Kenya Tel:+254-725-537823 "Do not go where the path may lead, but go instead where there is no path and leave a trail," - Ralph Waldo Emerson --- On Fri, 2/19/10, YAHOO CENTER <vonweise(a)yahoo.com> wrote: From: YAHOO CENTER <vonweise(a)yahoo.com> Subject: YAHOO ACCOUNT VERIFICATION ALERT !!! To: Date: Friday, February 19, 2010, 8:11 AM Dear Valued Member, YAHOO ACCOUNT VERIFICATION ALERT !!! (KMM69467VL055834KM) Yahoo Mail has discovered series of illegal attempts on your Yahoo Account from bad Ip Location and will shut your account as it has been flagged as a spam account. You are the thus immediately required to Secure Your Online Access by Manually Filling The Form Below by clicking on the reply-to button on your page, Filling Correct Information Carefully and Sending to Yahoo Alert Center: Yahoo! ID Card Name:............................. .............................. . Yahoo! ID:............................... ....................... Yahoo! Mail Address:.......................... .......... Password:......................... .............................. . Member Information Gender:........................... .............................. .... Birth-date:........................ .............................. .......... Country:...................... .................................. ............ Warning!!! Account owner that refuses to update his or her account before few hours of receiving this warning will lose his or her account permanently. Yahoo! Customer Care Case number: 8941624 Property: Account Security 2009 Copyright © 2010 Yahoo! Inc. All rights reserved. _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet This message was sent to: mwangi.wamae(a)gmail.com Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/mwangi.wamae%40gmail.c…

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Fw: YAHOO ACCOUNT VERIFICATION ALERT !!!
by michael Ouma 22 Feb '10

22 Feb '10

Hi listers: are these warnings real and one's required to provide the requested info or i just ignore them? kindly advice. Michael Ouma Journalist Kenya Tel:+254-725-537823 "Do not go where the path may lead, but go instead where there is no path and leave a trail," - Ralph Waldo Emerson --- On Fri, 2/19/10, YAHOO CENTER <vonweise(a)yahoo.com> wrote: From: YAHOO CENTER <vonweise(a)yahoo.com> Subject: YAHOO ACCOUNT VERIFICATION ALERT !!! To: Date: Friday, February 19, 2010, 8:11 AM Dear Valued Member, YAHOO ACCOUNT VERIFICATION ALERT !!! (KMM69467VL055834KM) Yahoo Mail has discovered series of illegal attempts on your Yahoo Account from bad Ip Location and will shut your account as it has been flagged as a spam account. You are the thus immediately required to Secure Your Online Access by Manually Filling The Form Below by clicking on the reply-to button on your page, Filling Correct Information Carefully and Sending to Yahoo Alert Center: Yahoo! ID Card Name:............................. .............................. . Yahoo! ID:............................... ....................... Yahoo! Mail Address:.......................... .......... Password:......................... .............................. . Member Information Gender:........................... .............................. .... Birth-date:........................ .............................. .......... Country:...................... .................................. ............ Warning!!! Account owner that refuses to update his or her account before few hours of receiving this warning will lose his or her account permanently. Yahoo! Customer Care Case number: 8941624 Property: Account Security 2009 Copyright © 2010 Yahoo! Inc. All rights reserved.

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Invitation to Public-The Music Business is Big Business
by John Matogo 19 Feb '10

19 Feb '10

Greetings, We invite you to a Public Lecture on the Music Industry in Kenya. The theme of this lecture is “The Music Business is Big Business”. The lecture will be at Strathmore University Auditorium (Madaraka Campus) on Wednesday 24th February 2010, at from 6.00pm to 7.30pm. Guests are encouraged to arrive by 5.30pm This is lecture part of the Lecturer Series the Strathmore Enterprise Development Centre, in collaboration with partners, is organising on the creative industry in Kenya. We welcome you to attend. Kindly share this information with others who would be interested in attending. Regards John Matogo Programme Manager Strathmore Enterprise Development Centre (SEDC) Strathmore University P.O. Box 59857-00200 Nairobi, KENYA Tel: 606155,606268 ext 2280 Email: jmatogo(a)strathmore.edu<mailto:jmatogo@strathmore.edu> Web: <http://www.strathmore.edu> <http://www.strathmore.edu/sedc> www.strathmore.edu/sedc<http://www.strathmore.edu/sedc> [cid:image001.gif@01CAB184.97EBC190] ________________________________ Strathmore University provides all-round education in an atmosphere of freedom and responsibility. This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for use by the recipient(s) to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential information. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender immediately and permanently delete this email and/or any files attached to it from your computer. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Strathmore University. The University accepts no liability whatsoever for any loss or damages incurred, or suffered, resulting, or arising, from the use of this email and/or its attachments. The University warrants neither the integrity of the e-mail nor its freedom from errors, viruses, interception or any other form of interference. …………………………………………………………………. Website: www.strathmore.edu

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'ICT: Revolutionary Tools' conference: Now 4TH-5TH MAY
by Catherine Adeya 19 Feb '10

19 Feb '10

For those who may have sent applications for this conference, here is an update. Thanks Nyaki ________________________________ From: esph05(a)staffmail.ed.ac.uk Subject: 'ICT: Revolutionary Tools' conference: Now 4TH-5TH MAY Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:22:19 +0000 Dear colleagues, The response to the Call for Papers for 'ICT: Africa's Revolutionary Tools for the 21st Century?' has been tremendous and we are anticipating a large audience. For this reason we have had to move the conference location, which has been tricky at this stage with many venues in Edinburgh already booked out. We have secured a new venue, but this has only been possible for a later date. We would therefore like to inform you that the date of the conference has been moved to 4th-5th May. The main details are on the ICT: Africa's Revolutionary Tools for the 21st Century?, with further details to follow in the next couple of days. An updated poster is attached as a .pdf file. Please reply to this address if you are having difficulties in downloading the poster. The same details are also available on the 'ICT: Africa's Revolutionary Tools for the 21st Century?' conference website. To make the most of the extra two weeks we now have, the Call for Papers has been kept open until 25th February. All who have submitted an abstract will be notified shortly after that date. With best wishes from the Conference Secretariat. ________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. Sign up now.

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ICANN News Alert -- New gTLD Program Makes Available New Documents for Community Discussion
by alice 18 Feb '10

18 Feb '10

ICANN <http://www.icann.org/> News Alert http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-4-15feb10-en.htm ------------------------------------------------------------------------ New gTLD Program Makes Available New Documents for Community Discussion 15 February 2010 ICANN is publishing today several materials related to the New gTLD Program. These materials have been grouped below in categories to facilitate understanding. Highlight: The Board plans to decide whether to conduct an Expressions of Interest (EOI) exercise for new gTLDs at the ICANN Meeting in Nairobi <http://nbo.icann.org/>. The Board and the community will have the opportunity to discuss the Expressions of Interest and Pre-Registrations model, which takes into account the community feedback during the two recent public comment periods. Besides the background information and description of the current proposed model, the Explanatory Memo also presents some discussion points about costs and other implementation aspects. You can download here <http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/discussion-eoi-pre-registration-pr…> [PDF, 1.26 MB] the current Explanatory Memo – Discussion of the Expressions of Interest (EOI)/Pre-Registration Process Model. Below is a list and direct link to the new Public Forum. All open 15 February 2010 and close on 1 April 2010. *Document* *Redline* *Topic* *Direct link to Public Forum* *TRADEMARK & COMMUNITY PROTECTIONS* *Uniform Rapid Suspension (URS) <http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/draft-urs-clean-15feb10-en.pdf> [PDF, 128 KB] * redline <http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/draft-urs-redline-15feb10-en.pdf> [PDF, 181 KB] The URS is one of the proposed mechanisms to address trademark protection concerns – one of the open issues being addressed by staff and community experts. The Uniform Rapid Suspension (URS) Procedure describes an expedited process to provide trademark holders with a rapid take-down in clear cut instances of trademark abuse. The URS procedure is expected to provide trademark holders with a new, cost effective remedy in addition to those available under the UDRP and applicable law. View <http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/public-comment-201004-en.htm#urs> *TM Clearinghouse <http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/trademark-clearinghouse-proposal-c…>[PDF, 153 KB] * redline <http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/trademark-clearinghouse-proposal-r…> [PDF, 124 KB] The trademark clearinghouse is one of the proposed mechanisms to address trademark protection concerns – one of the open issues being addressed by staff and community experts. The Trademark Clearinghouse Model describes a proposal for a central repository of authenticated trademark information for use by registries to support their sunrise or trademark claims processes. This Model is designed to introduce efficiencies into the pre-launch processes for trademark holders and new gTLD registries. View <http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/public-comment-201004-en.htm#tmc> *Post Delegation Dispute Resolution Procedure (PPDRP) <http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/draft-trademark-pddrp-clean-15feb1…> [PDF, 65 KB] * redline <http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/draft-trademark-pddrp-redline-15fe…> [PDF, 105 KB] The Trademark PPDRP is one of the proposed mechanisms to address trademark protection concerns – one of the open issues being addressed by staff and community experts. This post delegation procedure should only afford trademark holders the right to proceed against registry operators who have acted in bad faith, with the intent to profit from the systemic registration of infringing domain names (or systemic cybersquatting) or who have otherwise set out to use the gTLD for an improper purpose. View <http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/public-comment-201004-en.htm#ppdrp> *Registry Restrictions Dispute Resolution Procedure (RRDRP) <http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/draft-rrdrp-clean-15feb10-en.pdf> [PDF, 61 KB] * redline <http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/draft-rrdrp-redline-15feb10-en.pdf> [PDF, 69 KB] The RRDRP is one of the proposed mechanisms to address post delegation concerns. The purpose of the RRDRP is to handle complaints from a harmed organization or individual alleging that a community-based restricted gTLD registry operator was not meeting its obligations to police the registration and use of domains within the restrictions stated in the terms of the gTLD registry agreement. View <http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/public-comment-201004-en.htm#rrdrp> *IDN ISSUES* *IDN 3 Character <http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/idn-3-char-requirement-15feb10-en.…> [PDF, 148 KB]* This document is a follow-up to the independent Implementation Working team’s recommendation on IDN string requirements. The previous requirement for at least three characters in all gTLD strings was considered problematic for some languages, and the team released a recommendation to relax the requirement in some cases. An excerpt of guidebook text is included to help inform the discussion. View <http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/public-comment-201004-en.htm#3-char> *IDN Variants <http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/idn-variants-15feb10-en.pdf> [PDF, 160 KB]* An independent Implementation Working team has proposed an approach to IDN variant management at the top level. Language communities that use variant characters are affected by the management and implementation of variants in new TLDs . An excerpt of guidebook text is included to help inform the discussion. View <http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/public-comment-201004-en.htm#variants> *REGISTRY OPERATIONS & AGREEMENT* *Bench Marking of Registry Operations <http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/benchmarking-report-15feb10-en.pdf>[PDF, 648 KB]* An exercise to gather industry data on registry operations was undertaken as part of the ongoing implementation of the evaluation criteria and procedures for the New gTLD Program. This took the form of a study including analysis of public industry information and data collected through a survey of existing registry operators. View <http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/public-comment-201004-en.htm#benchma…> *Process for gTLD Registry Agreement Amendment <http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/registry-agreement-amendment-proce…> [PDF, 129 KB] * An update on discussions concerning the process for future amendments to the registry agreements for new gTLDs. The paper outlines and seeks comment on several possible amendment process models, including a model recently proposed by the GNSO's Registry Stakeholder Group. View <http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/public-comment-201004-en.htm#agreeme…> *Public Comment Summaries and Analyses * After each public comment forum closes, a summary and analysis in response to the general public is usually published. Below is a list of summary analysis regarding New gTLD Program related public forums recently closed. *Document* *Related Public Forum* *Summary & Analysis of Draft Applicant Guidebook, Version 3 <http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/summary-analysis-agv3-15feb10-en.p…> [PDF, 1.13 MB] * http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/public-comment-200911.html#agbv3 *Summary & Analysis of GNSO Public Comments on Uniform Rapid Suspension (URS) and Clearinghouse <http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/summary-analysis-special-trademark…> [PDF, 332 KB] * http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/public-comment-201001.htm#sti *Summary of Proposed Rights Protection Mechanims <http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/summary-analysis-clearinghouse-urs…>[PDF, 204K] * http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/public-comment-200911.html#prpm-new-… *Summary & Analysis of Expressions of Interest and Pre-Registrations <http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/summary-analysis-eoi-15feb10-en.pdf> [PDF, 844 KB] * This summary combines the two Public Fora: 11 Dec 2009 to Jan 11 2009 <http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/public-comment-200912.htm#eoi-new-gt…> and 17 of Dec 2009 to 26 January 2010 <http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/public-comment-201001.htm#draft-eoi>. It is important to note that there were comments received past the deadline might not be part of the summary analysis, even if they were posted on the Forum. *Summary & Analysis of Final Report on Three-Character Requirement and Variant Management <http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/summary-analysis-3-character-and-v…> [PDF, 116 KB] * http://www.icann.org/en/public-comment/public-comment-201001.htm#3cv-final-… *Other Open Issues* _Malicious Conduct_ As a component of activities that ICANN has initiated to reduce malicious conduct activities in new gTLDs, ICANN has created an initiative called the *High Security Zone Top Level Domain ("HSTLD")* Advisory Group. This group brings together community representatives to evaluate the viability of a voluntary program, supporting control standards and incentives that could potentially be adopted to provide an enhanced level of trust and security over the baseline registration-authority controls. A concept paper was published as a component of the new gTLD Draft Applicant Guidebook version 3 and can be referenced on the following link: http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/high-security-zone-verification-04… [PDF, 214 KB] The HSLTD Advisory Group continues to work on the concept of a voluntary HSTLD program. Relevant next steps include a review and approval working draft material and work on controls necessary to support the HSTLD purpose, goals and principles. Also part of addressing malicious conduct concerns is the creation of another advisory group addressing *Zone File Access*. The group was formed to study and discuss (benefits and methods) to effectively and efficiently enhance access to zone file information (anticipating an environment with many gTLDs). Details of this groups work can be found here: http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/zone-file-access-en.htm. Updated documentation on the malicious conduct work will be available prior to the Nairobi Meeting. _Market/Economic Analysis_ Additional economic analysis is being undertaken. ICANN has contracted to retain the services with Greg Rosston of Stanford University and Michael Katz of University of California Berkeley, both in the United States. The work will be done in a three-phase project plan with the initial reports expected to be released in mid March and the second early June. During the first phase, the economists will survey published studies and resources that describe the potential impacts of new gTLD introduction; examine theoretical arguments about benefits and costs of increased gTLDs; consider and propose empirical studies to identify areas where additional work can serve to assess costs and benefits. A verbal report on results will be presented during the ICANN Nairobi Meeting <http://nbo.icann.org/>. _Vertical Integration (aka Registry/Registrar Separation)_ Based on debates on the subject held at the ICANN meetings in Seoul, discussion during the consultation with certain community representatives held on 7 January 2010 in Washington D.C., and ongoing study, ICANN will propose for community comment a new registry-registrar separation model for inclusion in the next draft of the gTLD agreement. Additionally, theBoard and community members will be discussing the issue in Nairobi. _Root Scaling_ Staff anticipates a report from SSAC and RSSAC soon. Also, four demand scenarios for application volumes have been modeled: below expected, expected, above expected and significantly above expected. For each demand scenario, there's an assumption that only a fraction of the applications will lead to delegations, and that the processing time for the successful applications will be spread out. If there are more than, say, 500 applications, the processing will be batched further spreading out the delegation rates. These models will be published before the Nairobi meeting. *Upcoming Critical Program Meetings* During the ICANN Meeting in Nairobi <http://nbo.icann.org/>, staff will hold several New gTLD sessions, including: * Program update and a panel discussion regarding the Expressions of Interest and Pre-Registrations proposed process; * Trademark Protection; * High Security Top-Level Domains (HSTLD) & Zone File Access Advisory Group Meetings; * New gTLD introduction session for new comers. * *The Draft Applicant Guidebook, Version 4 is expected to be published prior to the ICANN Brussels Meeting (20-25 June 2010). *Related Resources:* * New gTLD Program: http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtld-program.htm * Additional information about the HSTLD program, the HSTLD AG and recordings of the HSTLD AG meetings can be accessed at the following link: http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/hstld-program-en.htm * Draft Applicant Guidebook, Version 3 <http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/draft-rfp-clean-04oct09-en.pdf> [PDF, 1.5 MB] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Sign up for ICANN's Monthly Magazine <http://www.icann.org/magazine/>* This message was sent from ICANN News Alert to janis.karklins(a)mfa.gov.lv. It was sent from: ICANN, 4676 Admiralty Way, Suite 330 , Marina del Rey, CA 90292-6601. You can modify/update your subscription via the link below. Email Marketing by <http://www.icontact.com/a.pl/144186> iContact - Try It Free! <http://www.icontact.com/a.pl/144186> Manage your subscription <http://app.icontact.com/icp/mmail-mprofile.pl?r=9828367&l=6333&s=2OHS&m=290…> _______________________________________________ gac mailing list gac(a)gac.icann.org https://mm.icann.org/mailman/listinfo/gac

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Request for Practical attachment
by Catherine Adeya 18 Feb '10

18 Feb '10

Listers, I owe it to my old university to help with the request attached. Apparently so many students are suffering as they cannot get practical attachment places when so many of us benefited (although 20+ years ago) by being able to apply theory to practice. Kindly anyone who can assist, get in touch with the HOD whose email is below. You can cc me if need be. Best Regards, Nyaki ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Dept. of Information Tech. <hodit(a)mu.ac.ke> Date: Thu, Feb 18, 2010 at 2:08 PM Subject: Practical attachment Dear Catherine, Please find attached, Best regards Dr. David Gichoya Head, Department of Information Technology School of Information Sciences Moi University

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Mpesa does good again
by Harry Hare 18 Feb '10

18 Feb '10

Good People, Safaricom¹s M-PESA is in the news again, this time a global recognition from GSMA at the Mobile World Congress which ends today. GoK was also awarded for its facilitation role in the spread of broadband in the country. I think congratulations are in order for Dr Ndemo and his team and MJ and the Safcom team. http://www.cio.co.ke/index.php/view-all-main-stories/603-m-pesa-scoops-an-aw ard-for-the-best-mobile-money-service-globally-.html http://www.cio.co.ke/index.php/view-all-analysis-items/602-kenya-honoured-le ts-learn-to-celebrate-our-successes.html Kindest regards Harry African eDevelopment Resource Centre eDevelopment House : : 604 Limuru Road Old Muthaiga : : P O Box 49475 00100 Nairobi : : Kenya T +254 20 3741646/7 : : C +254 725 650044 Training : : Research: :Consultancy: : Publishing

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Next Generation Connectivity
by Eric M.K Osiakwan 17 Feb '10

17 Feb '10

Dear All, On July 14, 2009, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that the Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University would conduct an independent expert review of existing literature and studies about broadband deployment and usage throughout the world and that this project would help inform the FCC's efforts in developing the National Broadband Plan. The Berkman Center's Final Report was submitted to the FCC on February 16, 2010 and available @ http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/pubrelease/broadband/ Eric here NB: Sorry for crossposting Eric M.K Osiakwan Director Internet Research www.internetresearch.com.gh emko(a)internetresearch.com.gh 42 Ring Road Central, Accra-North Tel: +233.21.258800 ext 7031 Fax: +233.21.258811 Cell: +233.24.4386792

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TR: Looking for entrepreneurs - apply before March 10 - Cartier Women's Initiative Awards]
by alice 17 Feb '10

17 Feb '10

Hi All, I am sure we have a number of women entrepreneurs who can make this award. best alice -------------------------------------------------------- For more information: <http://www.cartierwomensinitiative.com/> > >CARTIER SEEKS EXCEPTIONAL ENTREPRENEURS >Deadline: March 10, 2010 > >Recognising entrepreneurs as having "the >audacity to create, innovate and imagine the >future," the Cartier Women's Initiative Awards >aim to support female entrepreneurs who have >just set up their own companies. Launched in >2006 in partnership with the Women's Forum, >McKinsey & Co. and the INSEAD business school, >Cartier's programme involves an international >business-plan competition for female >entrepreneurs who lead creative, sustainable and >socially responsible companies. > >The awards are presented every year to five >laureates, one from each continent. Applicants, >who can be from any country, are invited to >apply online by presenting their business >project in its initial phase (company must not >have been created more than three years ago). > >The prize includes personalised coaching, a >$20,000 grant and an invitation to the annual >Women's Forum Meeting in Deauville (France). >Applications will be accepted until 10 March 2010. > >For more information, including eligibility criteria, please visit: >www.cartierwomensinitiative.com or contact freja.day(a)cartier.com > > > >Freja Day >Project leader Cartier Women's Initiative Awards >33 rue Boissy d'Anglas 75008 Paris, France Tel >+33 1 58 18 10 28 / Fax +33 1 58 18 10 01 ><http://www.cartierwomensinitiative.com>www.cartierwomensinitiative.com > > > > > >

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[Fwd: RE: [Fwd: [Fwd: Fwd: [ccnso-members] FW: [ccTLDcommunity] FW: Nairobi Update - 12 Feb. 2010]]]
by alice 16 Feb '10

16 Feb '10

Another view on the ICANN meeting from Namibia. Namibia had also placed a bid for the same meeting that Kenya won. See below. best alice > > Dear Doug, > > thank you (or rather not) for the security information posted at > > http://nbo.icann.org/meetings/security-information-11feb10-en.htm > http://nbo.icann.org/meetings/security-information-12feb10-en.htm > > and emailed. > > Now I have my own opinion about the choice of Nairobi as the venue of > the African ICANN meeting, but this is very much influenced by the > fact that we submitted a bid to have this very meeting in Windhoek. > > > But, I am really getting upset about the lack of professionalism with > which this is (mis)handled. But I feel it my duty to inject some sense > of reality into the topic and support my African brothers, and not > just because out of solidarity. > > Uncorroborated, untested, unevaluated and uninterpreted rumors like > the one giving raise to this thread should not be published until they > have been corroborated, tested, evaluated and interpreted unless there > is a credible threat requiring urgent changes in plans (which is > clearly not the case here). > > This can be done in almost all cases within 24 hours as has been done > in this case. > > > I have taken the trouble to look up the travel pages for Kenya of the > Department of State, the French and German Foreign Ministries and the > Foreign Office. Neither one has listed any recent changes in their > travel advisories. > > Not even the State Department has listed this particular issue on > their web site, which tells me something how credible they think it > is. > > In other words since the decision to hold the meeting there was taken > nothing really has changed. Which has been the point I have made on the > conference call already. > > I strongly urge to continue concentrating on your laudable efforts to > make a success out of the situation we are finding ourselves in. > > greetings, el > -- > Dr. Eberhard W. Lisse \ / Senior Member, Omadhina (cc) > accounts(a)omadhina.co.NA / * | Telephone: +264 81 124 6733 (cell) > PO Box 98256 \ /Please do NOT send e-mail to el(a)lisse.NA > Windhoek Namibia ;____/ if it is in ANY way DNS/Omadhina related > > > ------ End of Forwarded Message > > > __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus > signature database 4866 (20100214) __________ > > The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. > > http://www.eset.com > > > __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus > signature database 4866 (20100214) __________ > > The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. > > http://www.eset.com > > -- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by *KeNIC MailScanner* <http://www.kenic.or.ke/>, > and is > believed to be clean. > > Kenya Network Information Centre (KeNIC). -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by * KeNIC MailScanner* <http://www.kenic.or.ke/>, and is believed to be clean. Kenya Network Information Centre (KeNIC).

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