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.ORG’s Advisory Council Inducts New Internet Worldwide Leaders

Reston, VA – April 3, 2008 – .ORG, The Public Interest Registry announced today the appointment of 4 new Advisory Council members and the reappointment of 2 current Council members to fill expiring term open seats.  The Advisory Council, created in 2003, is one of the key resources established to solicit input from and be responsive to the needs, concerns, and views of the global Internet community in the management of the .ORG generic Top Level Domain registry. New members include: Dr. Shian-Shyong Tseng, Asia-Pacific (College of Computer Science, Asia University) Shahram Soboutipour, Asia (Karmania Technology Inc.) Marc Blanchet, North America (Viagenie) George Sadowsky, North America (Consultant) Returning members include: Ala’a Al-Din J. Kadhem Al-Radhi, Asia (CIPE) Oscar Robles-Garay, North America (NIC.mx) “The Advisory Council is an essential part of our organization.  I look forward to their input on the issues facing .ORG and our community of users”, says Alexa

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.ORG Becomes an Official Sponsor of the 12th Annual Webby Awards

RESTON, VA – February 11, 2008 – The Public Interest Registry (.ORG), the premier domain where people turn to find credible information, get involved, fund causes and support advocacy, announces it will be an Official Sponsor of the 12th Annual Webby Awards. The Webby Awards is the leading international award honoring excellence on . Established in 1996 during the Web’s infancy, the Webbys are presented by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, a 550-member body of leading Web experts, business figures, luminaries, visionaries and creative celebrities.  Awards are presented in the categories of Website, Interactive Advertising, Online Film and Video, and Mobile. “We are very excited to have .ORG as a sponsor as non-commercial sites are at the forefront of innovation on the Internet,”, said David-Michel Davies, executive director of the Webby Awards.  “Since 1996, over 40 organizations in the .ORG community have been nominated for the annual

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.ORG Open Call for Nominations for its Advisory Council

Reston, VA – January 24, 2008 – The Public Interest Registry (.ORG), the premier domain where people turn to find credible information, get involved, fund causes and support advocacy, announces it is seeking internet leaders to fill 5 open seats on the .ORG Advisory Council. Composed of leaders from a broad spectrum of the noncommercial organizations around the world, the .ORG Advisory Council provides a valuable resource for PIR management and its Board of Directors.  The Council was created to advise on issues ranging from public policy to the introduction of new services.  5 of the 15 Advisory Council seats are to be filled by April 2008, each for a 3 year term.  .ORG is seeking individuals with significant internet leadership experience within the noncommercial, nongovernmental organization (NGO), and domain name arenas who represent the broad and geographically diverse spectrum of the global internet community.  “Given the global nature of

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OpenFN

OpenFn helps the world’s most promising health and humanitarian interventions achieve scale through automation, data integration, and interoperability.

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Change Labs

Change Labs fosters the creation of successful Native American small businesses that provide a social benefit to tribal communities. Learn more about their incredible story!

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Days for Girls International

Days for Girls is changing the status quo through menstrual care solutions, health education, and income-generating opportunities that give back days of opportunity and health.

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Comfort Cases

Comfort Cases is inspiring communities to bring dignity and hope to youth in foster care through Comfort, Community, Character, and Compassion. Learn more about their story here!

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Hopecam

Hopecam use voice over Internet technology to help children with cancer overcome the burden of social isolation. By virtually connecting these children with their friends over a video conferencing application, Hopecam decreases the loneliness and anxiety they experience during this frightening time.

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Community Focus Group

Community Focus Group envision a world where every Community member, irrespective of age or background, thrives in an environment that celebrates diversity, embraces creativity, upholds human dignity, and nurtures intergenerational connections.

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