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cogent or HE?
by Ryan Goldberg 18 Dec '13

18 Dec '13

Anybody else notice anything out of the ordinary with cogent or HE transit? Sorry for the spam... Ryan ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the MICE-DISCUSS list, click the following link: http://lists.iphouse.net/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=MICE-DISCUSS&A=1

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Enventis Maintenance
by Jake Lubitz 17 Dec '13

17 Dec '13

Greeting Tonight (12/17 into 12/18) we are planning on doing some maintenance work on our equipment that connects to the MICE Juniper router. This is in preparation to upgrade our link to the MICE router to 10Gbps. As a result, traffic (BGP) from us to the MICE router will drop out tonight. We hope to have everything back up by tomorrow (12/18) afternoon. Please let us know if there are any issues or objections to this maintenance work. Thanks in advance. Jake ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the MICE-DISCUSS list, click the following link: http://lists.iphouse.net/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=MICE-DISCUSS&A=1

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Port Anonymity
by Reid Fishler 12 Dec '13

12 Dec '13

Hello MICE Persons- The SC has discussed recent requests for protection of port statistics, and we have decided to adapt the method that Netnod in Sweden tackles this issue. At any time, any IX member may choose to make their port anonymous in the graphs and logs. Because the ports are currently labeled, we will allow allow members, upon request, to move to another port at the time that they remove the identity from their port. This will allow any network that does not wish its statistics to be public to be satisfied, while allowing the members to see have access to statistics, in this, a cooperative exchange without dedicated staff. Any members who wish to have their port anonymized, please contact me and I will make sure that it is done. Also, a reminder: port statistics of other members are NOT for sharing outside of your own company without permission from the other involved networks. If anyone has any questions, please feel free to post. Reid -- Reid Fishler Director Hurricane Electric +1-510-580-4178 ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the MICE-DISCUSS list, click the following link: http://lists.iphouse.net/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=MICE-DISCUSS&A=1

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Re: Is Today The Test
by Hannigan, Martin 10 Dec '13

10 Dec '13

Better question is why is our port usage public information. Jay? On Dec 4, 2013, at 21:58, "Frank Bulk" <fbulk(a)MYPREMIERONLINE.COM<mailto:fbulk@MYPREMIERONLINE.COM>> wrote: What’s the reason for heavier Akamai usage the last three mornings? <image001.png> Frank From: MICE Discuss [mailto:MICE-DISCUSS@LISTS.IPHOUSE.NET] On Behalf Of Dan Olsen Sent: Wednesday, December 04, 2013 1:48 PM To: MICE-DISCUSS(a)LISTS.IPHOUSE.NET<mailto:MICE-DISCUSS@LISTS.IPHOUSE.NET> Subject: [MICE-DISCUSS] Is Today The Test With schools closing in the southwest and snow statewide will this be the bandwidth test for MICE. We are seeing increased usage and the kids are still on the way home. My 6th graders teacher gave the class a snow day assignment to research blizzards in Minnesota!!!! Stay Safe Everyone Dan Olsen General Manager Windomnet City OF Windom & Southwest MN Broadband Services 443 10th St PO Box 38 Windom MN 56101 507-832-8007 ________________________________ To unsubscribe from the MICE-DISCUSS list, click the following link: http://lists.iphouse.net/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=MICE-DISCUSS&A=1 ________________________________ To unsubscribe from the MICE-DISCUSS list, click the following link: http://lists.iphouse.net/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=MICE-DISCUSS&A=1 ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the MICE-DISCUSS list, click the following link: http://lists.iphouse.net/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=MICE-DISCUSS&A=1

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Q1 2014 MICE UG Meeting
by Shaun Carlson 10 Dec '13

10 Dec '13

Good Afternoon All! MICE UG 10 has been scheduled, as follows: Date: Thursday, January 30th Time: 4:00 pm (1600 Hours) Location: 511 Building Please send your agenda items when you have a chance! Thanks! s *Shaun Carlson*Network Engineering Manager | Arvig ph: (218) 346-8673 | em: shaun.carlson(a)arvig.com ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the MICE-DISCUSS list, click the following link: http://lists.iphouse.net/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=MICE-DISCUSS&A=1

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Re: Is Today The Test
by David Farmer 05 Dec '13

05 Dec '13

Its not heavier than normal, Thursday and Friday were much lighter than normal, Thanksgiving weekend you know. On 12/4/13, 22:58 , Frank Bulk wrote: > What’s the reason for heavier Akamai usage the last three mornings? > > Frank -- ================================================ David Farmer Email: farmer(a)umn.edu Office of Information Technology University of Minnesota 2218 University Ave SE Phone: 1-612-626-0815 Minneapolis, MN 55414-3029 Cell: 1-612-812-9952 ================================================ ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the MICE-DISCUSS list, click the following link: http://lists.iphouse.net/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=MICE-DISCUSS&A=1

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Re: Is Today The Test
by Hannigan, Martin 05 Dec '13

05 Dec '13

Frank, To answer your question, no idea. We don't usually track individual events or usage surges. Could be a peer had a down on net presence, someone turned up a new customer with demand, a small apple iOS event, etc. If this is a problem I can, but doesn't seem like it. Best, Marty On Dec 4, 2013, at 21:58, "Frank Bulk" <fbulk(a)MYPREMIERONLINE.COM<mailto:fbulk@MYPREMIERONLINE.COM>> wrote: What’s the reason for heavier Akamai usage the last three mornings? <image001.png> Frank From: MICE Discuss [mailto:MICE-DISCUSS@LISTS.IPHOUSE.NET] On Behalf Of Dan Olsen Sent: Wednesday, December 04, 2013 1:48 PM To: MICE-DISCUSS(a)LISTS.IPHOUSE.NET<mailto:MICE-DISCUSS@LISTS.IPHOUSE.NET> Subject: [MICE-DISCUSS] Is Today The Test With schools closing in the southwest and snow statewide will this be the bandwidth test for MICE. We are seeing increased usage and the kids are still on the way home. My 6th graders teacher gave the class a snow day assignment to research blizzards in Minnesota!!!! Stay Safe Everyone Dan Olsen General Manager Windomnet City OF Windom & Southwest MN Broadband Services 443 10th St PO Box 38 Windom MN 56101 507-832-8007 ________________________________ To unsubscribe from the MICE-DISCUSS list, click the following link: http://lists.iphouse.net/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=MICE-DISCUSS&A=1 ________________________________ To unsubscribe from the MICE-DISCUSS list, click the following link: http://lists.iphouse.net/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=MICE-DISCUSS&A=1 ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the MICE-DISCUSS list, click the following link: http://lists.iphouse.net/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=MICE-DISCUSS&A=1

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Is Today The Test
by Dan Olsen 04 Dec '13

04 Dec '13

With schools closing in the southwest and snow statewide will this be the bandwidth test for MICE. We are seeing increased usage and the kids are still on the way home. My 6th graders teacher gave the class a snow day assignment to research blizzards in Minnesota!!!! Stay Safe Everyone Dan Olsen General Manager Windomnet City OF Windom & Southwest MN Broadband Services 443 10th St PO Box 38 Windom MN 56101 507-832-8007 ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the MICE-DISCUSS list, click the following link: http://lists.iphouse.net/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=MICE-DISCUSS&A=1

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just FYI -- ISOC on IXPs
by Mike O'Connor 03 Dec '13

03 Dec '13

hi all, thought you might be interested in this piece about the economic impact of IXPs in Latin America. mikey http://www.internetsociety.org/news/new-study-reveals-how-internet-exchange… New Study Reveals How Internet Exchange Points Spur Internet Growth in Latin America 03 December 2013 Joint Internet Society and Universidad de San Andrés report demonstrates significant cost and performance gains from IXP development in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Ecuador [Montevideo, Uruguay] – The Internet Society recently published the results of a study that demonstrates the far-reaching economic and societal benefits of establishing Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) in emerging markets. The study, commissioned by the Internet Society and conducted by Professor Hernan Galperin of the Universidad de San Andrés in Argentina, examined the critical cost and performance benefits of IXPs in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Ecuador – countries on the leading edge of Internet growth in Latin America. Analogous with the role that international airports play in airline traffic, IXPs serve as critical hubs for data traffic exchange in the global Internet infrastructure. Over 350 IXPs around the world enable local Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and Internet backbone carriers to efficiently and cost-effectively exchange Internet traffic. Many emerging markets do not have well-established IXPs, forcing domestic Internet traffic onto long-distance international links, resulting in significantly higher costs and quality of service challenges. This new study identifies the positive impact that IXPs have made, including reduced telecommunications costs, faster and better local data exchange, and local technical capacity development. For example: To date, nine IXPs are operational in Argentina as part of the Cabase system that was created in 1998, connecting over 80 network operators. Internet transit costs have been reduced from USD $500 per Mbps per month in one city to about USD $40 per Mbps per month. Service providers have been able to expand their networks and quality of service. In 2004, the Comitê Gestor da Internet (CGI) launched an initiative called PTT Metro to create IXPs across Brazil, starting with their first IXP in São Paulo. As of April 2013, there were 22 IXPs in operation, covering 16 of Brazil’s 26 states. On aggregate, the IXPs associated with the PTT Metro initiative are exchanging over 170Gbps at peak hours, and providing better and faster connectivity to regions of Brazil that had poor Internet service. In Ecuador, international transit costs hover around USD $100 per Mbps per month. Local traffic can be exchanged at the IXP in Quito (NAP.EC) for as little as USD $1 per Mbps per month. Without an IXP, operators would exchange local traffic through international transit routes and the additional wholesale costs for local ISPs would be USD $7.2 million per year. The Colombian exchange point, NAP Colombia, started in 2000 in response to frequent disruptions in the domestic backhaul network and international links. By exchanging traffic locally, and later by installing content caches at the IXP, local ISPs were able to reduce their dependence on international routes, thus reducing costs and, most importantly, increasing service reliability. “This study highlights the critical role that IXPs are playing in Latin America – from human capacity and network development to better quality of service and increased uptake of services,” said Sebastian Bellagamba, Regional Bureau Director for Latin America and the Caribbean at the Internet Society. “Offering more than just cost and performance benefits, well-run IXPs serve as a catalyst to dramatically enrich a country’s Internet ecosystem, opening a new world of possibilities with comparably minimal investment. We appreciate the collaboration with Professor Galperin and hope that this study will help inform the dialogue among government, business, and technology leaders of emerging countries to show them the benefits that IXPs can provide for developing partnerships for Internet growth in the region.” Lead author of the study Hernan Galperin stated, “This report shows the important role that IXPs have played in the development of the Internet in Latin America. This role is likely to become more important as countries in the region address existing challenges such as network security, the improvement in the quality of services, and the reduction in access prices.” The study was conducted as part of the Internet Society’s Internet Traffic Exchange Programme. This programme aims to foster robust, efficient, and cost-effective Internet interconnection environments in emerging economies, and furthers the Internet Society’s overall mission to promote the open development, evolution, and use of the Internet for the benefit of all people throughout the world. The full study in English and Spanish is available for download at http://www.internetsociety.org/doc/connectivity-latin-america-and-caribb.... Funding for this study was provided in part by Google under the IXP Toolkit & Best Practices Grant Project. About the Internet Society The Internet Society is the trusted independent source for Internet information and thought leadership from around the world. With its principled vision and substantial technological foundation, the Internet Society promotes open dialogue on Internet policy, technology, and future development among users, companies, governments, and other organizations. Working with its members and Chapters around the world, the Internet Society enables the continued evolution and growth of the Internet for everyone. For more information, visit www.internetsociety.org. Media contact: Wende Cover, cover(a)isoc.org, +1-703-439-2773 PHONE: 651-647-6109, FAX: 866-280-2356, WEB: www.haven2.com, HANDLE: OConnorStP (ID for Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.) ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the MICE-DISCUSS list, click the following link: http://lists.iphouse.net/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=MICE-DISCUSS&A=1

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7600 2G Switch Processor Memory
by David Farmer 25 Nov '13

25 Nov '13

Anyone out there with 7600 2G Switch Processor Memory, or maybe 4G Route Processor Memory that the University could borrow? If you do or even thing you do please call me on my cell. Thanks -- ================================================ David Farmer Email: farmer(a)umn.edu Office of Information Technology University of Minnesota 2218 University Ave SE Phone: 1-612-626-0815 Minneapolis, MN 55414-3029 Cell: 1-612-812-9952 ================================================ ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the MICE-DISCUSS list, click the following link: http://lists.iphouse.net/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=MICE-DISCUSS&A=1

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Fwd: [arin-announce] Apply Now for ARIN 33 Fellowships in Chicago
by David Farmer 19 Nov '13

19 Nov '13

FYI, If you have never been to an ARIN meeting here is an opportunity. And please pass this around to others. Thanks. -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [arin-announce] Apply Now for ARIN 33 Fellowships in Chicago Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2013 14:39:13 -0500 From: ARIN <info(a)arin.net> To: arin-announce(a)arin.net Never been to an ARIN meeting but always wanted to attend? Then it is time to submit your application for the ARIN 33 Fellowship program to take advantage of this great opportunity to join us in Chicago from 13-16 April 2014. This is a great way to learn more about ARIN services, meet industry peers and start voicing your opinions in policy discussions. Not only does the program serve an educational purpose, but it can also be pretty fun! Take a few minutes and submit your application today at: https://www.arin.net/participate/meetings/fellowship.html Selected Fellows will receive free airfare, hotel, and a stipend. Three fellowships are available, one for each area of the ARIN service region: Caribbean, USA, and Canada. This program was developed to encourage new participants, so if you regularly attend ARIN meetings please forwarding this information to a colleague in order to help ARIN cultivate new voices. Please direct any questions you have to info(a)arin.net. Regards, Communications and Member Services American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) _______________________________________________ ARIN-Announce You are receiving this message because you are subscribed to the ARIN Announce Mailing List (ARIN-announce(a)arin.net) Unsubscribe or manage your mailing list subscription at: http://lists.arin.net/mailman/listinfo/arin-announce Please contact info(a)arin.net if you experience any issues. ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the MICE-DISCUSS list, click the following link: http://lists.iphouse.net/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=MICE-DISCUSS&A=1

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Fwd: AS 7385 - Integra
by Jay Hanke 19 Nov '13

19 Nov '13

Any issues? Can someone look at this? ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Meador, Jordan" <Jordan.Meador(a)integratelecom.com> Date: Nov 19, 2013 10:50 AM Subject: AS 7385 - Integra To: "peering(a)micemn.net" <peering(a)micemn.net> Cc: Hi, we are seeing a link down to you guys, are you aware of a network event? ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the MICE-DISCUSS list, click the following link: http://lists.iphouse.net/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=MICE-DISCUSS&A=1

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MICE route server down?
by Chris Scheidecker 12 Nov '13

12 Nov '13

We're unable to ping 206.108.255.2. Anyone know what is going on with it? Chris Scheidecker - Infrastructure Engineer Atomic Data 615 North 3rd Street Minneapolis, MN 55401 612.466.2000 Main Line 612.466.2044 Direct Dial Twitter<http://twitter.com/AtomicData> | Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/AtomicDataCenters> | LinkedIn<http://www.linkedin.com/companies/atomic-data-centers> Simple. Safe. Smart. www.atomicdata.com<http://www.atomicdata.com/> This message and any information or attachments included therewith is intended only for the individual or entity named above. If the reader is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, dissemination, distribution or copy of this message or any information attached or contained therein is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender by return e-mail and destroy all copies of the message and any attachments. Thank you. Please consider the environment before printing this email. ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the MICE-DISCUSS list, click the following link: http://lists.iphouse.net/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=MICE-DISCUSS&A=1

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Nothing to see here...
by Anthony Anderberg 03 Nov '13

03 Nov '13

Someday we'll hit 30Gbps, but not today - the massive spike in MICE traffic in the graphs at 2am this morning is just an artifact of the daylight savings switch. It shouldn't affect the long-term trend graphs, but if it does I'll tweak them a little as needed. Easy alarms are the best kind... Cheers, anthony ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the MICE-DISCUSS list, click the following link: http://lists.iphouse.net/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=MICE-DISCUSS&A=1

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HE Move Complete
by Jeremy Lumby 23 Oct '13

23 Oct '13

I just spoke with Jake who provided the remote hands to move Hurricane Electric to the main switch. The move is complete, and they are passing traffic again. ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the MICE-DISCUSS list, click the following link: http://lists.iphouse.net/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=MICE-DISCUSS&A=1

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OSX Upgrade Release
by Justin Krejci 22 Oct '13

22 Oct '13

I am guessing the release of the free OSX upgrade is related to the sudden spike in MICE traffic again. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/os-x-mavericks/id675248567 It might not be a bad idea to monitor your own network pipes for signs of bandwidth contention with the release of a free multi gig upgrade for OSX. ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the MICE-DISCUSS list, click the following link: http://lists.iphouse.net/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=MICE-DISCUSS&A=1

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Arvig - Bidding farewell and hiring new
by Shaun Carlson 22 Oct '13

22 Oct '13

For those of you who haven't heard, Mike Bushard is pursuing a new opportunity in his family business and will be leaving Arvig before long. Mike has been an important part of the Arvig team and his contributions will be greatly missed. To that end, Arvig is seeking to add a Senior Network Engineer to our team in the near future. Please see the official posting below: http://arvig.applicantpro.com/jobs/50457.html If you know anyone who might be interested, please pass this link on to them and/or give them my contact information (included below). Thanks! s *Shaun Carlson *Network Engineering Manager | Arvig ph: (218) 346-8673 | em: shaun.carlson(a)arvig.com ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the MICE-DISCUSS list, click the following link: http://lists.iphouse.net/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=MICE-DISCUSS&A=1

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Jaguar MICE connection
by Jay Hanke 20 Oct '13

20 Oct '13

I'm not able to ping the Jaguar interface across the fabric. Physical Interface on remote switch is showing up, and LLDP is saying the connection goes to Jaguar with almost no traffic. ge-0/0/11 Up 884041 (2) 5596944 (17) Everything ok? -- Jay Hanke CTO, CCIE #19093 Mankato Networks LLC PO Box 54 619 S Front St Mankato, MN 56001-3838 Google 530-618-2398 jayhanke(a)mankatonetworks.net http://www.mankatonetworks.com http://www.neutralpath.net ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the MICE-DISCUSS list, click the following link: http://lists.iphouse.net/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=MICE-DISCUSS&A=1

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Switch swap complete
by Jay Hanke 17 Oct '13

17 Oct '13

The mankato remote switch upgrade is complete. ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the MICE-DISCUSS list, click the following link: http://lists.iphouse.net/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=MICE-DISCUSS&A=1

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Mankato Networks Remote Switch Replacement
by Jay Hanke 14 Oct '13

14 Oct '13

The Mankato Networks Remote switch will be upgraded Thursday morning about 6:00 AM. The switch is moving from an EX2200 to an EX3300 allowing for 4 10G ports. All participants on the Remote Switch will have brief interruptions in service while ports are moved except Windomnet and Wikstrom telephone. These connections were moved during the maintenance this afternoon. Thanks! -- Jay Hanke CTO, CCIE #19093 Mankato Networks LLC PO Box 54 619 S Front St Mankato, MN 56001-3838 Google 530-618-2398 jayhanke(a)mankatonetworks.net http://www.mankatonetworks.com http://www.neutralpath.net ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the MICE-DISCUSS list, click the following link: http://lists.iphouse.net/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=MICE-DISCUSS&A=1

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Mankato Networks MICE Emergency Maint this afternoon
by Jay Hanke 14 Oct '13

14 Oct '13

We are installing a new switch to replace the existing Mankato Networks Remote switch and increasing the uplink to 10G due to rapid traffic growth. Several members will see a brief outage when their uplinks are moved. If you have NOT been notified and would like to move this afternoon please email me. We are only moving the carriers we have notified off-list. -- Jay Hanke CTO, CCIE #19093 Mankato Networks LLC PO Box 54 619 S Front St Mankato, MN 56001-3838 Google 530-618-2398 jayhanke(a)mankatonetworks.net http://www.mankatonetworks.com http://www.neutralpath.net ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the MICE-DISCUSS list, click the following link: http://lists.iphouse.net/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=MICE-DISCUSS&A=1

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USI Port Upgrade
by Jay Hanke 08 Oct '13

08 Oct '13

US Internet is moving from their 1G port to a new 10 G port. The new port assignment is xe-0/0/11 on the main switch. Thanks! -- Jay Hanke CTO, CCIE #19093 Mankato Networks LLC PO Box 54 619 S Front St Mankato, MN 56001-3838 Google 530-618-2398 jayhanke(a)mankatonetworks.net http://www.mankatonetworks.com http://www.neutralpath.net ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the MICE-DISCUSS list, click the following link: http://lists.iphouse.net/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=MICE-DISCUSS&A=1

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MICE UG 9 Minutes
by Shaun Carlson 02 Oct '13

02 Oct '13

Please see attached... s *Shaun Carlson *Network Engineering Manager | Arvig ph: (218) 346-8673 | em: shaun.carlson(a)arvig.com ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the MICE-DISCUSS list, click the following link: http://lists.iphouse.net/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=MICE-DISCUSS&A=1

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MICE UG 9 Agenda
by Shaun Carlson 02 Oct '13

02 Oct '13

All, Please see the attached agenda for tonight's meeting. Email me if you have any additions. Thanks! s *Shaun Carlson *Network Engineering Manager | Arvig ph: (218) 346-8673 | em: shaun.carlson(a)arvig.com ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the MICE-DISCUSS list, click the following link: http://lists.iphouse.net/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=MICE-DISCUSS&A=1

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i'm giving a talk at the HH Humphrey Institute TISP Forum you might be interested in
by Mike O'Connor 24 Sep '13

24 Sep '13

hi all just a quick note to invite you to a talk that i'll be giving in a couple weeks over at the UofM. my first-ever public talk about ICANN stuff. here's the link to the Eventbright signup/description thingy https://www.eventbrite.com/event/8475601753/?ref=enivtefor001&invite=NDI3MD… details: 10-October 4-5:30pm The Wilkins Room, Humphrey School of Public Affairs 301 19th Ave. South, Minneapolis, MN 55455 all the "usual suspect" telecomm policy type people show up for these, so you might find it an interesting gang even if my talk is terrible. and the fresh-baked UofM cookies are always good. here's the blurb. t'would be great to see you there. mikey Event Details Registration is $10 at the door Checks payable to University of Minnesota Telecommunications and Information Society Policy Forum Internet Management and the Future of the Internet: New Top Level Domains Speaker: Mike O’Connor gofast.net Co-Founder and Newly Elected Member of the ICANN Generic Names Council No one argues with the idea that the Internet is at the center of broadband life. ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) is the international multi-stakeholder organization charged with the technical management of the names and numbers that tag our Internet traffic for safe delivery on the Net. The BIG NEWS from ICANN is that BIG CHANGE is on the way. The familiar small familyof top level domain names such as .COM, .NET, .GOV, .EDU, will grow to 1200 top level domain names in the next few years. Over the past 20 years, very few names were added but in the next year alone about 500 additions are planned. Is this good news? Is this bad news? Is the glass half full or half empty? Who will benefit? Who might lose? How might this affect your ISP? How might this affect telecommunications providers? Will trust be affected? As an ICANN “insider” Mike will share his views and moderate discussion to help us understand the big changes ahead in this part of the Internet. Please join us for this important discussion. Registration is $10 at the door Checks payable to University of Minnesota The idea behind this forum is simple and essential: purposeful exchange on key issues with engaged stakeholders to create a better information future. PHONE: 651-647-6109, FAX: 866-280-2356, WEB: www.haven2.com, HANDLE: OConnorStP (ID for Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.) ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the MICE-DISCUSS list, click the following link: http://lists.iphouse.net/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=MICE-DISCUSS&A=1

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