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The Internet Under Surveillance 2004
	In a report entitled The Internet Under Surveillance, Reporters Without Borders document the obstacles to the free flow of communication in countries throughout the world. This report is as much a call for diligence from nations where things are still pretty open as it is a critique of those states that filter content for everyone. Posted: 10/5/04; 11:17:21 AM #

The Protocol Informatics Project

This research is not for everyone, but I'm fascinated by the emerging field of protocol informatics. So far, it has moved from its origins in genetics, where it's used to study control mechanisms, to the field of reverse engineering of computer protocols. What I would be interested in seeing is if it can be applied to human communication online, so that we can learn what communication protocols (from "hello, how are you" on up) work to build lasting and effective relationships. Posted: 10/5/04; 11:17:12 AM #

Tips for Global Activists about Running Sound Organizations

In their Tips for Global Activists about Running Sound Organizations, Joy Hyvarinen and Elizabeth Wall offer simple, but useful advice: 1. Set clear goals and priorities. 2. Clarify expectations. 3. Plan. 4. Learn from both successes and failures. 5. Get it right. 6. Change. 7. If you are the boss, lead! 8. Be realistic. 9. Communicate strategically. 10. Do the right thing. Posted: 10/5/04; 11:17:01 AM #