Roberto Gaetano has just opened the second part of the ICANN board meeting.Peter Dengate Thrush has been chosen as the new chairman. … [Read more...] about New ICANN Board Chairman Announced in Los Angeles
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ICANN Board Meeting This Morning
ICANN's board meeting is this morning.Unlike many companies the ICANN board meeting is 100% public.This is the last board meeting that will be chaired by Vint Cerf, so there is quite a healthy turnout since his successor has not been announced as yet. … [Read more...] about ICANN Board Meeting This Morning
Personal IE Domains Countdown
In a few short hours the IE domain registry will receive the first batch of applications for "personal" IE domains.As I'm on the other side of the globe at the moment (in LA) I won't be around to see what happens. I'm hoping that everything runs smoothly and that our team will do a good job. I've every confidence in them, but I've also got to be realistic - issues will arise … [Read more...] about Personal IE Domains Countdown
Early Flights Suck
It's now 6am. I've been up since 4am. I think I got some sleep, but I woke up several times. I'm waiting to board a flight from Dublin to London, and then onto LA.Since my neck / back give me trouble in the best of circumstances I've decided to try one of those travel pillow thingsI've no idea if it will work on the flight from London to LA, but I'm willing to give it a try!It … [Read more...] about Early Flights Suck
Gearing Up For ICANN LA
I was chatting to a couple of industry people yesterday when it suddenly struck me that I was off to Los Angeles next week for the ICANN meetingHow quickly time flies!For once I am reasonably well organised... I booked the hotel months ago and the flights a couple of weeks back. I'm now getting not so helpful update emails from BA! Since I'm arriving a couple of days before the … [Read more...] about Gearing Up For ICANN LA