*************************************************** Don?t forget to register for the Australian Internet Governance Forum, starting tomorrow, in Melbourne. Topics up for discussion include security in .au, .au dispute resolution, auDA Foundation, the internet and reshaping of culture, metadata retention, gender and the internet and internet and indigenous communities. Registration and more information is available from: http://www.igf.org.au/ *************************************************** Some congressional confusion about the Internet and the ?IANA Transition? < <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/volokh-conspiracy/wp/2015/10/02/some-co ngressional-confusion-about-the-internet-and-the-iana-transition/> https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/volokh-conspiracy/wp/2015/10/02/some-con gressional-confusion-about-the-internet-and-the-iana-transition/> Does the IANA transition constitute a transfer of US Government Property? by Milton Mueller < <http://www.internetgovernance.org/2015/09/29/does-the-iana-transition-const itute-a-transfer-of-us-government-property/> http://www.internetgovernance.org/2015/09/29/does-the-iana-transition-consti tute-a-transfer-of-us-government-property/> ICANN Waives Registrar Insurance Requirement, Levels Playing Field for Registrars Globally < <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/icann-waives-registrar-insurance-requiremen t-levels-playing-field-for-registrars-globally> https://www.icann.org/news/blog/icann-waives-registrar-insurance-requirement -levels-playing-field-for-registrars-globally> ICANN will approve extension of URS to legacy TLDs, but only in particular circumstances < <http://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/blog/Detail.aspx?g=43fb32da-5e16-43d0-8 1fc-57cb1fe48a21> http://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/blog/Detail.aspx?g=43fb32da-5e16-43d0-81 fc-57cb1fe48a21> ICANN: we won?t force registrars to suspend domains < <http://domainincite.com/19373-icann-we-wont-force-registrars-to-suspend-dom ains> http://domainincite.com/19373-icann-we-wont-force-registrars-to-suspend-doma ins> Africa hands coffin nails to DotConnectAfrica evaluators < <http://domainincite.com/19364-africa-hands-coffin-nails-to-dotconnectafrica -evaluators> http://domainincite.com/19364-africa-hands-coffin-nails-to-dotconnectafrica- evaluators> Domain Disputes as a Cybersecurity Tool < <http://blog.fairwindspartners.com/udrp-and-urs/domain-disputes-as-a-cyberse curity-tool> http://blog.fairwindspartners.com/udrp-and-urs/domain-disputes-as-a-cybersec urity-tool> Ex-Google employee owned google.com for one minute < <http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/oct/02/ex-google-employee-owned- googlecom-for-one-minute> http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/oct/02/ex-google-employee-owned-g ooglecom-for-one-minute> ********************** GOVERNANCE ********************** ICANN's Corporate Responsibility to Respect Human Rights by Monika Zalnieriute Abstract: Freedom of expression and privacy are internationally recognised human rights. This paper addresses the privacy and freedom of expression issues that arise in relation to ICANN policies and procedures. < <http://ssrn.com/abstract=2667488> http://ssrn.com/abstract=2667488> ICANN's Procedures and Policies in the Light of Human Rights, Fundamental Freedoms and Democratic Values by Monika Zalnieriute & Thomas Schneider Abstract: This report focuses on the meaning of ICANN?s global public interest responsibilities from an international human rights perspective. The report aims at clarifying the role and responsibilities of states in securing human rights in ICANN mechanisms and procedures; and how States can support this multi-stakeholder model in a way that better guarantees to serve the global public interest. < <http://ssrn.com/abstract=2667478> http://ssrn.com/abstract=2667478> Some congressional confusion about the Internet and the ?IANA Transition? There are, as I?ve written before, many reasons to be concerned about the government?s proposed ?IANA transition? ? the plan to terminate the contracts between the U.S. government (acting through the NTIA, a division of and the ICANN under which ICANN has been managing (subject to U.S. oversight) the Internet?s critical system of interlocking databases that constitute the Internet?s DNS. < <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/volokh-conspiracy/wp/2015/10/02/some-co ngressional-confusion-about-the-internet-and-the-iana-transition/> https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/volokh-conspiracy/wp/2015/10/02/some-con gressional-confusion-about-the-internet-and-the-iana-transition/> Does the IANA transition constitute a transfer of US Government Property? by Milton Mueller Early this year, it appeared as if the U.S. Congress was going to be taking an intelligent and constructive approach to the IANA transition. Led by Senators Thune and Rubio, Congress asserted its oversight authority over NTIA to help ensure that the transition settlement provided adequate accountability mechanisms for ICANN. < <http://www.internetgovernance.org/2015/09/29/does-the-iana-transition-const itute-a-transfer-of-us-government-property/> http://www.internetgovernance.org/2015/09/29/does-the-iana-transition-consti tute-a-transfer-of-us-government-property/> ICANN Struggles to Retain its Power as the Internet?s Czar Faces a Coup If you were Alice and the Internet was Wonderland, then the title of the Queen of Hearts would be reserved for ICANN ... which ensure that computers on the internet connect to correct addresses. What stops ICANN from proverbially declaring ?off with their heads!? and monopolising the internet is the ICANN Board of Directors? accountability to the internet community ? an essential requirement embedded in the core values of the corporation?s bylaws. < <http://thewire.in/2015/10/04/icann-struggles-to-retain-its-power-as-the-int ernets-czar-faces-a-coup-12311/> http://thewire.in/2015/10/04/icann-struggles-to-retain-its-power-as-the-inte rnets-czar-faces-a-coup-12311/> Geneva Internet Platform and the Internet Society launch Digital Watch, an online resource for critical Internet governance issues The Geneva Internet Platform (GIP) and the Internet Society (ISOC) today announced the launch of the Digital Watch, a new online tool to empower diplomats and other Internet policy participants by providing a concise overview of Internet policy issues, participants and ongoing developments. < <http://www.internetsociety.org/news/geneva-internet-platform-and-internet-s ociety-launch-digital-watch-online-resource-critical> http://www.internetsociety.org/news/geneva-internet-platform-and-internet-so ciety-launch-digital-watch-online-resource-critical> Congress Must Approve Transfer of IANA Function to ICANN by Berin Szoka Earlier this year, the Obama Administration announced its plans to turn over the very heart of the Internet to the control of ICANN. On Monday, Republican leaders of the House and Senate Judiciary Committees sent a letter asking the Government Accountability Office to study whether a Congressional vote on the transfer is required under the Constitution's Property Clause because administration of the root zone file is a government asset, created under government contract. Some will no doubt dismiss the letter as Republican obstructionism. < <http://www.circleid.com/posts/20151001_congress_must_approve_transfer_of_ia na_function_to_icann/> http://www.circleid.com/posts/20151001_congress_must_approve_transfer_of_ian a_function_to_icann/> ********************** ICANN ********************** ICANN Waives Registrar Insurance Requirement, Levels Playing Field for Registrars Globally A resolution recently approved by the ICANN Board of Directors will promote enhanced gTLD registrar competition in the global domain name marketplace by removing an unnecessary barrier to registrar accreditation. Since 1999, the Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA) has required that registrars maintain Commercial General Liability (CGL) insurance policies with policy limits of at least US$ 500,000. < <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/icann-waives-registrar-insurance-requiremen t-levels-playing-field-for-registrars-globally> https://www.icann.org/news/blog/icann-waives-registrar-insurance-requirement -levels-playing-field-for-registrars-globally> Update On Steps To Combat Abuse And Illegal Activity by Allen R. Grogan | Chief Contract Compliance Officer I want to take this opportunity to update the community on the progress we've made since my previous blog, Community Outreach On Interpretation and Enforcement of the 2013 RAA, as well as share with you our plans for convening a roundtable discussion at ICANN54 in Dublin. < <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/update-on-steps-to-combat-abuse-and-illegal -activity> https://www.icann.org/news/blog/update-on-steps-to-combat-abuse-and-illegal- activity> Call for Volunteers for Competition, Consumer Trust and Consumer Choice Review Team ICANN today published a call for volunteers for community members to apply to serve on the Competition, Consumer Trust and Consumer Choice (CCT) Review Team. Representatives of the various supporting organizations and advisory committees, as well as independent experts are invited to apply. < <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2015-10-01-en> https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2-2015-10-01-en> ICANN Quarterly Stakeholder Report ? Register for the FY16 Q1 call on 7 October 0000 UTC ICANN has announced its FY16 Q1 Stakeholder Call, which will take place on 7 October at 0000 UTC. The call will cover how ICANN has progressed against its strategic and operating plans for the Quarter ending 30 September 2015. < <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-10-01-en> https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2015-10-01-en> Letter from Dr. Elham M.A. Ibrahim, Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy | African Union Commission, to Geographic Names Panel New gTLD application for .AFRICA < <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/ibrahim-to-gnp-29sep15 -en.pdf> https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/ibrahim-to-gnp-29sep15- en.pdf> Letter from Molly Neuman, Vice President/Interim President | American Association of Independent Music, to Steve Crocker et al. New gTLD Application for .MUSIC < <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/neuman-to-crocker-et-a l-01oct15-en.pdf> https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/correspondence/neuman-to-crocker-et-al -01oct15-en.pdf> ICANN will approve extension of URS to legacy TLDs, but only in particular circumstances This week the ICANN board approved the proposed renewal of the registry agreements for the .travel?, ?.pro? and ?.cat? legacy TLDs, giving the green light for use of the Uniform Rapid Suspension system (URS) to be extended to the strings. However, addressing previous opposition to such a move, it stated that extension of the URS to other legacy TLDs is far from automatic, being dependent on the string operators themselves wishing to do so. < <http://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/blog/Detail.aspx?g=43fb32da-5e16-43d0-8 1fc-57cb1fe48a21> http://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/blog/Detail.aspx?g=43fb32da-5e16-43d0-81 fc-57cb1fe48a21> ICANN: we won?t force registrars to suspend domains In one of the ongoing battles between registrars and the intellectual property lobby, ICANN?s compliance department seems to have sided with the registrars, for now. < <http://domainincite.com/19373-icann-we-wont-force-registrars-to-suspend-dom ains> http://domainincite.com/19373-icann-we-wont-force-registrars-to-suspend-doma ins> INTA Makes its Voice Heard on Critical Internet Matters This summer saw a flurry of activity for Internet Committee members as a number of hot issues were on the table for comment at ICANN. ICANN?s entire governance structure is under debate, subsequent rounds of the new gTLD program are being considered and the future of data access and the accuracy of the domain name registrant directory known as ?Whois? are being mapped by working groups. < <http://www.inta.org/INTABulletin/Pages/Internet_7017.aspx> http://www.inta.org/INTABulletin/Pages/Internet_7017.aspx> Domain name registrars no longer have to carry general liability insurance ICANN?s board approved a resolution this week to waive an insurance requirement for domain name registrars. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2015/10/01/domain-name-registrars-no-longer-have- to-carry-general-liability-insurance/> http://domainnamewire.com/2015/10/01/domain-name-registrars-no-longer-have-t o-carry-general-liability-insurance/> ICANN going to Panama for 56th meeting Panama has been selected as the venue for ICANN?s 56th public meeting. < <http://domainincite.com/19371-icann-going-to-panama-for-56th-meeting> http://domainincite.com/19371-icann-going-to-panama-for-56th-meeting> ICANN selects Panama for June 2016 meeting ICANN?s summer meeting next year will take place in Panama City, Panama. The decision was made during a board meeting earlier this week. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2015/10/01/icann-selects-panama-for-june-2016-mee ting/> http://domainnamewire.com/2015/10/01/icann-selects-panama-for-june-2016-meet ing/> ********************** ccTLD & gTLD NEWS ********************** at: Registrar transfer: New AuthInfo Process Starting from September 29, 2015 nic.at has implemented a new procedure for registrar transfers for .at domains. It is similar to internationally known AuthInfo procedures. < <https://www.nic.at/en/aboutnic/current-issues/nicat-news/news-view/article/ registrartransfer-neuer-authinfo-prozess/> https://www.nic.at/en/aboutnic/current-issues/nicat-news/news-view/article// registrartransfer-neuer-authinfo-prozess/> Ministry and SIDN renew covenant on .nl domain The Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and SIDN have renewed the covenant originally signed seven years ago. The covenant reaffirms the signatories' shared commitment to assuring the reliability and availability of the .nl domain. < <https://www.sidn.nl/a/about-sidn/ministry-and-sidn-renew-covenant-on-nl-dom ain> https://www.sidn.nl/a/about-sidn/ministry-and-sidn-renew-covenant-on-nl-doma in> so: Domestic Pricing for Somali-based Registrations To encourage the development of the Somali ICT Sector, SONIC makes .so domains available to Somalis at a lower price from the Somali registrars based in Somalia. < <http://www.soregistry.so/2015/10/01/domestic-pricing-somali-registrations/> http://www.soregistry.so/2015/10/01/domestic-pricing-somali-registrations/> ********************** NEW TLDS ********************** Africa hands coffin nails to DotConnectAfrica evaluators The African Union and a United Nations commission have formally told ICANN that they don?t support DotConnectAfrica?s bid for .africa. < <http://domainincite.com/19364-africa-hands-coffin-nails-to-dotconnectafrica -evaluators> http://domainincite.com/19364-africa-hands-coffin-nails-to-dotconnectafrica- evaluators> LifetotheFullest.Abbott: Incorporating a New gTLD into a Brand Campaign Abbott, maker of popular products including Similac, Ensure, and PediaSure, released its new brand campaign ?LIFE. TO THE FULLEST.? The new campaign is designed to increase consumer awareness of Abbott and the company?s efforts to help people around the world live healthier and happier lives. < <http://blog.fairwindspartners.com/gtld-usage/lifetothefullest-abbott-incorp orating-a-new-gtld-into-a-brand-campaign> http://blog.fairwindspartners.com/gtld-usage/lifetothefullest-abbott-incorpo rating-a-new-gtld-into-a-brand-campaign> Viking victor in .cruise gTLD auction Viking River Cruises has emerged as the winner of the .cruise new gTLD contention set. < <http://domainincite.com/19378-viking-victor-in-cruise-gtld-auction> http://domainincite.com/19378-viking-victor-in-cruise-gtld-auction> The Social Responsibility Imperative - TLDs Leading the Charge by David Fowler Last month at CIRA's annual general meeting, I had the pleasure of meeting Tracy Axelsson, the executive director of the Vancouver Community Network. Her organization is working to connect street-involved citizens in downtown Vancouver with critical life-saving information via SMS messages. Chatting about her program was a vivid reminder for me of what many technology companies around the world have recognized, that the benefits of our wares can have a profound impact on our economies, culture and social fabric of our countries. < <http://www.circleid.com/posts/20151001_social_responsibility_imperative_tld s_leading_the_charge/> http://www.circleid.com/posts/20151001_social_responsibility_imperative_tlds _leading_the_charge/> ********************** DNS SECURITY ********************** Verisign iDefense Analysis of XcodeGhost by Danny McPherson At Verisign we take our Internet stewardship mission very seriously, so when details emerged over the past week concerning the XcodeGhost infection, researchers at Verisign iDefense wanted to help advance community research efforts related to the XcodeGhost issue, and leveraging our unique capabilities, offer a level of public service to help readers determine their current and historical level of exposure to the infection. < <http://blogs.verisigninc.com/blog/entry/xcodeghost> http://blogs.verisigninc.com/blog/entry/xcodeghost> Neustar Global DDoS Report Reveals Seven Key Trends, Including Attacks Evolving from Disruptive to Continuous Threat Neustar, Inc. ... released the findings of its latest DDoS Attacks and Protection report, including seven key trends. The global research reveals more activity around targeted, smaller assaults aimed at distracting firms? IT departments while malware is installed to steal valuable corporate data. < <https://www.neustar.biz/about-us/news-room/press-releases/2015/ddos-report- pr> https://www.neustar.biz/about-us/news-room/press-releases/2015/ddos-report-p r> Half of companies hit by hacker takedown tactics It's a danger that any company faces -- and for some it could cost $1 million an hour and result in the loss of customer data and irreparable damage to brand reputation. < <http://www.cbsnews.com/news/half-of-companies-hit-by-ddos-attacks/> http://www.cbsnews.com/news/half-of-companies-hit-by-ddos-attacks/> eBay phishing sites hosted by eBay The convincing appearance of the spoof login form is bolstered by the fact that it is hosted on a genuine eBay domain, ebaydesc.com. This domain is ordinarily used to host descriptions for eBay listings which are displayed within iframes on eBay listing pages. < <http://news.netcraft.com/archives/2015/09/23/ebay-phishing-sites-hosted-by- ebay.html> http://news.netcraft.com/archives/2015/09/23/ebay-phishing-sites-hosted-by-e bay.html> Cyber Attacks: Developing Proportionate Responses The number of cyber attacks is increasing, including those initiated by foreign states. Therefore, governments must develop a strategy for responding adequately to these threats, says Tobias Feakin, senior analyst and director of the International Cyber Policy Centre at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute. In an article for the Council on Foreign Relations, Feakin advises policymakers to develop a menu of pre-planned response options. ?Although each response will be case specific, a framework will enable policymakers to quickly consider their options,? he writes. < <https://international.eco.de/2015/news/cyber-attacks-developing-proportiona te-responses.html> https://international.eco.de/2015/news/cyber-attacks-developing-proportionat e-responses.html> CEOs and governments should treat digital security as an economic risk Digital security risk should be treated as an economic rather than a technical issue, and should be part of an organisation?s overall risk management and decision-making, according to a new OECD Recommendation to member countries. < <http://www.oecd.org/internet/ceos-and-governments-should-treat-digital-secu rity-as-an-economic-risk.htm> http://www.oecd.org/internet/ceos-and-governments-should-treat-digital-secur ity-as-an-economic-risk.htm> Multistakeholder Process: Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities This web page provides details on the NTIA-convened multistakeholder process concerning collaboration between security researchers and software and system developers and owners to address security vulnerability disclosure. < <http://www.ntia.doc.gov/other-publication/2015/multistakeholder-process-cyb ersecurity-vulnerabilities> http://www.ntia.doc.gov/other-publication/2015/multistakeholder-process-cybe rsecurity-vulnerabilities> ********************** DOMAIN DISPUTES & SEIZURES ********************** Domain Disputes as a Cybersecurity Tool When some people think of cybersecurity, they envision dimly-lit rooms filled with glowing monitors staffed by FBI agents sleuthing scam artists and offshore bank accounts. While this may be the sharp end of the stick for cyber criminals, a significant, albeit less visible role is played by brand owners pursuing domain name enforcement efforts such as filing complaints under the UDRP or URS. < <http://blog.fairwindspartners.com/udrp-and-urs/domain-disputes-as-a-cyberse curity-tool> http://blog.fairwindspartners.com/udrp-and-urs/domain-disputes-as-a-cybersec urity-tool> Beano domain name abusive, says Nominet The publisher of comic book ?The Beano? has taken control of the domain name thebeano.co.uk after its registration by a UK businessman was found to be abusive. < <http://www.trademarksandbrandsonline.com/news/beano-domain-name-abusive-say s-nominet-4505> http://www.trademarksandbrandsonline.com/news/beano-domain-name-abusive-says -nominet-4505> URS arrives in three legacy gTLDs The legacy gTLDs .cat, .pro and .travel will all be subject to the Uniform Rapid Suspension policy from now on. < <http://domainincite.com/19380-urs-arrives-in-three-legacy-gtlds> http://domainincite.com/19380-urs-arrives-in-three-legacy-gtlds> Netflix Loses URS On Netflix.news & Netflix.website Netflix is a well known brand and has lodged several domain disputes in the past. The URS is a type of dispute mechanism that they?ve used several times since the launch of the new TLDs. URS is a cheaper and faster alternative to the traditional UDRP: ... If Netflix proceeds with full UDRP things might turn out differently. < <http://www.internetnews.me/2015/10/03/netflix-loses-urs-on-netflix-news-net flix-website/> http://www.internetnews.me/2015/10/03/netflix-loses-urs-on-netflix-news-netf lix-website/> Netflix Loses It?s 2nd URS This Week & Why This May Kill Off The URS Netflix has lost it's 2nd Uniform Rapid Suspension (URS) decision of the week this time on the domain name Netflix.news A few days ago we wrote about Netflix losing the URS on the domain name Netflix.website in what we described as the strangest decision of the year, which was decided by the same Examiner as this case, David J. Steele Esq. < <http://www.thedomains.com/2015/10/03/netflix-loses-its-2nd-urs-this-week-wh y-this-may-kill-off-the-urs/> http://www.thedomains.com/2015/10/03/netflix-loses-its-2nd-urs-this-week-why -this-may-kill-off-the-urs/> BMW wins B.MW domain name cybersquatting case Car company BMW has won rights to the domain name B.MW through a cybersquatting arbitration proceeding through World Intellectual Property Organization. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2015/10/01/bmw-wins-b-mw-domain-name-cybersquatti ng-case/> http://domainnamewire.com/2015/10/01/bmw-wins-b-mw-domain-name-cybersquattin g-case/> ********************** MISCELLANEOUS ********************** Ex-Google employee owned google.com for one minute A man was able to successfully buy google.com, the domain name for the world?s most popular website, for $12 (?7.90), minutes before the company contacted him to say the transaction had been cancelled. < <http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/oct/02/ex-google-employee-owned- googlecom-for-one-minute> http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/oct/02/ex-google-employee-owned-g ooglecom-for-one-minute> Man allegedly bought the Google.com domain name for $12 Even if you don't know anything about domain names or what they cost, you could probably guess that the name "Google.com" was unavailable for sale - and very expensive to buy. But MBA student and ex-Google employee Sanmay Ved actually bought it on Tuesday for $12, and owned it for a full minute, he claimed. < <http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/google/11905369/Man-allegedly-bought- the-Google.com-domain-name-for-12.html> http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/google/11905369/Man-allegedly-bought-t he-Google.com-domain-name-for-12.html> GoDaddy Taps Dropmysite for Website Backup Service GoDaddy has added cloud-based website backup for small and medium sized businesses from Dropmysite, according to an announcement on Thursday. Under the partnership, GoDaddy customers will gain self-service website and database recovery from Dropmysite?s global platform. < <http://www.thewhir.com/web-hosting-news/godaddy-taps-dropmysite-for-website -backup-service> http://www.thewhir.com/web-hosting-news/godaddy-taps-dropmysite-for-website- backup-service> Pritz quitz DNA Domain Name Association boss Kurt Pritz has resigned after two years on the job. < <http://domainincite.com/19375-pritz-quitz-dna> http://domainincite.com/19375-pritz-quitz-dna> Kurt Pritz resigns from Domain Name Association Kurt Pritz has stepped down from his role as Executive Director of Domain Name Association, and advocacy group for the domain name industry. < <http://domainnamewire.com/2015/10/01/kurt-pritz-resigns-from-domain-name-as sociation/> http://domainnamewire.com/2015/10/01/kurt-pritz-resigns-from-domain-name-ass ociation/> ********************** PRIVACY & SURVEILLANCE ********************** Adblockers and Innovative Ad Companies are Working Together to Build a More Privacy-Friendly Web Apple's recently-announced support for adblockers on iOS 9 provoked dramatic debate between those who were celebrating the news, and those who were angry over what they see as the company undermining the primary business model for online publishing and journalism. < <https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2015/09/adblockers-and-innovative-ad-companie s-are-working-together-build-more-privacy> https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2015/09/adblockers-and-innovative-ad-companies -are-working-together-build-more-privacy> ************************** GOVERNMENT & POLICY ************************** Bitcoin flounders in Australia as regulatory worries bite Australian businesses are turning their backs on bitcoin, as signs grow that the cryptocurrency's mainstream appeal is fading. < <http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/10/04/australia-bitcoin-idINKCN0RY02W201 51004> http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/10/04/australia-bitcoin-idINKCN0RY02W2015 1004> < <http://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/10/04/us-australia-bitcoin-idUKKCN0RY02H 20151004> http://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/10/04/us-australia-bitcoin-idUKKCN0RY02H2 0151004> TPP trade deadlock: Pacific countries near deal after biotech breakthrough [Reuters] A dozen Pacific countries closed in on a sweeping free trade pact on Sunday in Atlanta, after a breakthrough over how long a monopoly pharmaceutical companies should be given on new biotech drugs. < <http://www.theguardian.com/business/2015/oct/04/tpp-trans-pacific-partnersh ip-pacific-countries-pharmaceuticals> http://www.theguardian.com/business/2015/oct/04/tpp-trans-pacific-partnershi p-pacific-countries-pharmaceuticals> ********************** MISCELLANEOUS ********************** Google?s ?Don?t Be Evil? Becomes Alphabet?s ?Do the Right Thing? ?Don?t be evil? is so 2004. Alphabet Inc. posted a new code of conduct for its employees Friday, after Google completed its transformation into a holding company. There were few substantive changes in more than 20 documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission; the Alphabet code of conduct, posted on its website, is among them. < <http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2015/10/02/as-google-becomes-alphabet-dont-be-e vil-vanishes/> http://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2015/10/02/as-google-becomes-alphabet-dont-be-ev il-vanishes/> Bye bye Google, hello Alphabet Google Inc has morphed into Alphabet Inc. After U.S. markets closed on Friday, Alphabet replaced Google as the publicly traded company that will house Google's search and Web advertising businesses, maps, YouTube and its "moonshot" ventures such as driverless cars. < <http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/10/03/google-restructuring-alphabet-idIN KCN0RW21Y20151003> http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/10/03/google-restructuring-alphabet-idINK CN0RW21Y20151003> < <http://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/10/02/us-google-restructuring-alphabet-i dUKKCN0RW21H20151002> http://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/10/02/us-google-restructuring-alphabet-id UKKCN0RW21H20151002> ------ David Goldstein email: <mailto:david at goldsteinreport.com> david at goldsteinreport.com web: <http://goldsteinreport.com/> http://goldsteinreport.com/ Twitter: <https://twitter.com/goldsteinreport> https://twitter.com/goldsteinreport phone: +61 418 228 605 - mobile; +61 2 9663 3430 - office/home "Every time you use fossil fuels, you're adding to the problem. 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