Discussion of all things related to Public Domain

[tom poe <tompoe AT renonevada.net>]

Hello:  I would hope you will join us all in a day of silence on Wednesday as 
a protest against pending legislation that impacts eventually on everyone 
around the world, if it isn't stopped now!
http://www.kurthanson.com/archive/news/042502/index.asp

The focus is on music and web-streaming, but there is no question that the 
goal is to control "content" on the Internet as we know it.  
Thanks,
Tom Poe
Reno, NV
http://www.studioforrecording.org/
http://www.ibiblio.org/studioforrecording/
http://renotahoe.pm.org/


On Monday 29 April 2002 07:38, OneWorld.net wrote:
> OneWorld <www.oneworld.net>, the online human rights and sustainable
> development network, has launched OneWorld Radio
> <www.oneworld.net/radio>, a new portal offering services and features
> for broadcasters and NGOs.
>
> OneWorld Radio aims to harness the power of both old and new media to
> promote sustainable development and human rights with a focus of
> promoting the free exchange of programmes with development-related
> content between radio stations across the globe.
>
> The portal goes live with a wide range of radio stations and major
> broadcast network partners including AMARC, Farm Radio Network, Somali
> Radio Network, Refugee Radio Network and UN Radio. Member organisations
> already include UNICEF, Unesco, Radio for Development, Amnesty
> International, WACC, Search for a Common Ground, Anti-Slavery
> International, Plan International and over 250 others.
>
> The core of OneWorld Radio is an audio exchange database to which
> broadcasters can upload their programmes and audio clips. This content
> is available for online listening and for other OneWorld Radio members
> to download and use for re-broadcast. Audio is searchable by 80 topics -
> covering civil society, health, human rights, democracy and sustainable
> development - by any language, and also by geographical area.
>
> "Globally, radio remains the most important media for development,
> democracy and community-building particularly for marginalised and
> disenfranchised communities across the world," says Jackie Davies,
> OneWorld Radio manager. "If the Internet is to be a communications tool
> that is of benefit to all, its convergence and interplay with radio is a
> key that must be unlocked. OneWorld Radio is about promoting this agenda
> and providing a platform for civil society and the media to use, and
> learn more about, radio and Internet for sustainable development."
>
> OneWorld Radio is also a gateway to a wide range of other radio
> databases, providing links to broadcaster networks and to other radio
> exchange projects. This provides members with centralized access to the
> rich seam of programming and support that is available internationally.
>
> Community building is a central aspect of OneWorld Radio. The portal
> provides audio providers, from journalists and producers to NGOs and
> radio stations, with a place to meet together online to share
> information and to network with one another. A comprehensive database of
> audio providers is also being developed; with information about areas of
> interest, target audiences and joint venture possibilities.
>
> A number of information services also feature on OneWorld Radio such as
> sector news covering current developments in the 'radio for change'
> sector, a resources section for information about funding and
> conferences, a support centre for online training on online audio and a
> monthly email newsletter.
>
> -
> To subscribe to the OneWorld Radio monthly email newsletter send an
> email to: radio AT oneworld.net with 'subscribe newsletter' in the
> body of the message.
> _
>
> For media enquiries and to arrange interviews with the team behind
> OneWorld Radio contact Glen Tarman, OneWorld publicity manager, Tel +44
> (0)20 7091 4541 Email mailto:media AT oneworld.net.
>
> Notes:
>
> 1. Organisations and radio stations who wish to join OneWorld Radio
> should do so on the site www.oneworld.net/radio. For further information
> about membership and feedback on OneWorld Radio contact Jackie Davies,
> OneWorld Radio Manager, Email: jackie.davies AT oneworld.net.
>
> 2. OneWorld <www.oneworld.net> is a non-profit network with a mission to
> harness the democratic potential of the Internet to promote sustainable
> development and human rights.
>
>
>
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