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CFP-CROSSROADS 2006-INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND VIRTUAL WORLDS
by Andrew Herman 18 Jan '06

18 Jan '06

PANEL: Intellectual Properties of Virtual Worlds Crossroads in Cultural Studies Conference, Istanbul, 20-23 July 2006 Cultural commodities in the age of information capitalism are increasingly produced and circulated primarily as bits and bytes of digital code corporately owned under various regimes of intellectual property. The increasing value of cultural goods rests upon an ever-expansive regime of intellectual property rights -- embodied in copyrights, trademarks, patents, trade secrets, and publicity rights * that enables the cultural industries to exploit the value of their intangible assets in an increasingly global marketplace. One of the most profitable intangible assets of the cultural industries are way may be termed "virtual worlds. " Such worlds are digitally constituted immersive social environments, such as massive multiplayer on-line games and other forms of simulation such as Google Earth, that are produced and sustained through distributed networks of collaboration. This panel will explore the ways in which the networked social relations of digitally mediated interactivity of such virtual worlds call into being distinctive forms of virtual property that transgress tradition boundaries between production and consumption, work and play, authorship and ownership, as well as real and virtual property, that challenge dominant forms and practices of intellectual property regimes in informational capitalism. Please send a 150 word abstract to the session organizers by February 1, 2006 to the session organizers: Andrew Herman, Associate Professor of Communication Studies, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario, CANADA (aherman(a)wlu.ca) Rosemary J. Coombe, Canada Research Chair in Law, Communication and Cultural Studies, York University, Toronto, CANADA (rcoombe(a)yorku.ca) Andrew Herman, Ph. D. Associate Professor Department of Communication Studies Wilfrid Laurier University Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3C5 CANADA 519 884-1970 x3693

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teens & blogs in the W. Post
by Holly Kruse 17 Jan '06

17 Jan '06

An article on teenagers and blogs in today's Washington Post includes insights from our own Steve Jones: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/01/16/AR2006011601 489.html?nav=hcmodule Holly -- Holly Kruse Faculty of Communication The University of Tulsa 600 S. College Ave. Tulsa, OK 74104 918-631-3845 holly-kruse(a)utulsa.edu

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CfP: AoIR 2006 Panel on Social Networks of Urban Residents
by Marcus Foth 17 Jan '06

17 Jan '06

Hi I'm proposing the following panel for AoIR 7.0 in Brisbane. If you are interested to be a member of this panel, please send me an email with an abstract of your paper or presentation before 31st Jan 2006. Panels are given a 90 minute time slot and fit about 4 - 6 papers. The general AoIR CfP can be found at http://conferences.aoir.org/ callforpapers.php?cf=5 Best Regards Marcus Foth Challenges and Opportunities of Internet Technologies to Support Social Networks of Urban Residents Panel Proposal for AoIR 7.0 Brisbane Developers and governments around the world are struggling to achieve socially sustainable neighbourhood communities in master-planned residential developments. This panel will bring together leading researchers from a variety of disciplines to debate the challenges and opportunities of internet technologies to facilitate and support meaningful social interaction between residents in urban neighbourhoods. Focusing on the network qualities of social interaction in communities of place, the panel will discuss the panelists’ research findings that have the potential to inform the design of innovative new media and ICT systems for use in master- planned residential developments: peer-to-peer publishing, tools for vernacular creative expression, social networking applications, ambient technologies and locative media. Some of these studies are informed by urban sociology, ethnographic work, rapid prototyping, evaluation cycles, participatory design and sociocultural animation. Some of the key questions to be discussed include: What are the implications of networked individualism on internet technologies? How do urban residents connect with each other to create and maintain social networks and how can new media and ICT systems better support the interaction in those networks? How does private peer-to-peer interaction between urban residents differ from collective community interaction and what impacts does that have on new media and ICT design, social capital, local innovation and community efficacy? How can new media and ICT systems, devices and applications be designed to negotiate a balance between the opportunities of interactive services and locative media on the one side and issues of access, trust and privacy on the other? What is the role of locally relevant content (personal and community images and narratives) in the establishment and sustainability of meaningful social networks? How can new media and ICT systems be designed to inform social spaces for residents – private and public, and online and offline – towards facilitating social networking as well as civic engagement and local socio-economic innovation? Sustainability is pursued by working across community, business and government stakeholders to encourage social and economic innovation. The hypothesis to be tested by the panel is the claim that by careful attention to cultural and social assets in the community, innovations will be engendered which enhance economic and social development locally. This in turn will lead to greater social inclusion, fair access to and smart use of information and services, urban sustainability and healthier local economies. Understanding the opportunities afforded by digital augmentation of social networks will help urban residents negotiate the complex web of daily choices, access a greater social safety net and participate in the socio- cultural and socio-economic life of their neighbourhood and city. -- Marcus Foth MA(DigitalMedia) BCompSc(Hons) BMultimedia m.foth(a)qut.edu.au - http://www.vrolik.de/ Research Fellow Institute for Creative Industries and Innovation Queensland University of Technology (CRICOS No. 00213J) Creative Industries Precinct, Brisbane QLD 4059, Australia Mobile +61 407 745 021 - Fax +61 7 3864 3723 http://www.ici.qut.edu.au/

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CJC - Life On Line Issue
by Leslie Regan Shade 16 Jan '06

16 Jan '06

Canadian Journal of Communication Volume 3 Number 4 Life On Line www.cjc-online.ca Editorial Kim Sawchuk 459 Articles How Connected are Canadians? Inequities in Canadian HouseholdsInternet Access Catherine A. Middleton & Christine Sorensen 463 Everyday Fandom: Fan Clubs, Blogging, and the Quotidian Rhythms of the Internet Paul Théberge 485 You can see anything on the Internet, you can do anything on the Internet!: Young Canadians Talk about the Internet Leslie Regan Shade, Nikki Porter, & Wendy Sanchez 503 Data Mining the Kids: Surveillance and Market Research Strategies in Childrens Online Games Grace Chung & Sara M. Grimes 527 Negotiating Electronic Surveillance in the Workplace: A Study of Collective Agreements in Canada Simon Kiss & Vincent Mosco 549 Networks and Layers: Technocultural Encodings of the World Wide Web Ganaele Langlois 565 The Divergent Anarcho-utopian Discourses of the Open Source Software Movement Dale A. Bradley 585 Pundits, Ideologues, and Ranters: The British Columbia Election Online Harold J. Jansen & Royce Koop 613 Civility in Online Discussion: The Case of the Foreign Policy Dialogue A. Christie Hurrell 633 Commentaries Bill C-60 and Copyright in Canada: Opportunities Lost and Found Laura J. Murray 649 Be Careful What You Wish For: Dilemmas of Democracy and Technology Darin Barney 655 Its Time to Redefine Journalism Education in Canada Mike Gasher 665 458 Canadian Journal of Communication, Vol. 30 (4) Review Essays The Mainstreaming of Media Critique Derek Hrynyshyn 673 The Material Turn: Making Digital Media Real (Again) Andreas Kitzmann 681 Reviews Studies in Political Economy: Developments in Feminism edited by Caroline Andrew, Pat Armstrong, Hugh Armstrong, Wallace Clement, & Leah F. Vosko Faiza Hirji 687 Mass Media Communication in Canada by Augie Fleras James Killingsworth 688 Dialogue on the Internet: Language, Civic Identity, and Computer-Mediated Communication by Richard Holt Kristina C. Marcellus 690 Understanding Me: Lectures and Interviews by Marshall McLuhan edited by Stephanie McLuhan, & David Staines Donald Theall 692 No Time: Stress and the Crisis of Modern Life by Heather Menzies Robert Babe 695 Rhythm Science by Paul D. Miller aka DJ Spooky that Subliminal Kid Rhythm Science Audio Companion: Excerpts and Allegories from the Sub Rosa Archives courtesy of Guy-Marc Hinant Owen Chapman 697 Memory Bytes: History, Technology, and Digital Culture edited by Lauren Rabinovitz & Abraham Geil Zena Sharman 699 Continentalizing Canadian Telecommunications: The Politics of Regulatory Reform by Vanda Rideout Myles A. Ruggles 701

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Re: [Air-l] Reminder - IAMCR Cairo 2006 CP&T Call
by Ursula.MAIER-RABLER＠sbg.ac.at 16 Jan '06

16 Jan '06

Ooooooooops! Sorry for posting back to the list. Ursula _________________________________________________ Dr. Ursula Maier-Rabler, ICT&S Center, Universität Salzburg _________________________________________________

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Re: [Air-l] Reminder - IAMCR Cairo 2006 CP&T Call
by Ursula.MAIER-RABLER＠sbg.ac.at 16 Jan '06

16 Jan '06

Hi Jo, just a short note that I actually plan to go to Cairo and that I also plan to participate more actively in one of the CP&T sessions. I have a paper on a dynamic policy models for culurally senstive ICT policy in the pipeline and a plan to send the abstract within the next few days. Sorry for not meeting the deadline. Together with my assistant Christiana Hartwig I am doing a study on Internet and (political) Participation of young people in Salzburg. I plan to submitt a paper together with Christiana too. I hope to send the abstracts tomorrow or on Wednesday. More late, hope you are fine. Ursula _________________________________________________ Dr. Ursula Maier-Rabler, ICT&S Center, Universität Salzburg _________________________________________________

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4th OII Summer Doctoral Programme
by Vicki Nash 13 Jan '06

13 Jan '06

The OII is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 4th OII Summer Doctoral Programme, which will be held in Oxford from the 15th to the 29th July 2006. Applications are welcomed from students in any discipline who are currently undertaking doctoral research on social, political, legal and economic issues relating to the Internet. Further information about the Programme and details of how to apply can be found at <http://www.oii.ox.ac.uk/teaching/?rq=sdp&year=2006> http://www.oii.ox.ac.uk/teaching/?rq=sdp&year=2006 . The deadline for applications is 20th February 2006. Dr Victoria Nash Policy and Research Officer 01865 287231 Oxford Internet Institute University of Oxford 1, St Giles OX1 3JS www.oii.ox.ac.uk <http://www.oii.ox.ac.uk/>

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iCS Call for Papers
by bl506＠york.ac.uk 13 Jan '06

13 Jan '06

I hope members we will be interested in the following CfP. CALL FOR PAPERS Journal of Information, Communication, Society 10th Anniversary International Symposium University of York,UK. 20th 22nd September 2006 Supported by: Social Informatics Research Unit (SIRU), Department of Sociology, University of York In association with Oxford Internet Institute (OII) Taylor & Francis Publishers Conference Chairs: Brian Loader, Co-Director of SIRU Professor William Dutton, Director of the OII Powerful new convergences of digital technologies together with rising adoption of information and communications technologies (ICTs) into everyday commercial, political and social life has led to pronouncements of a second generation of information society development. But what evidence exists to support this idea of a significant step change in the development and social, economic and political diffusion of ICTs? This symposium seeks to take forward this debate by critically analysing key issues emerging from new inter-relationships between information, communication and society. It aims to: explore the robustness of claims about the transformative effects and potential of information and communication technologies; identify and discuss the methodologies that could be used to test such claims; assess the current state of empirical research and highlight important gaps for future research; and provide an international forum for the exchange of ideas, data and analysis. Symposium Themes The symposium is multidisciplinary and original papers are sought from researchers in all relevant subject areas. Papers submitted should address at least one of the seven broad areas around which the proceedings will be organised: e-health; spatial informatics; e-commerce & economics; young and older generations; privacy, trust and surveillance; e-governance; and, policy issues cutting across all these themes. Submission of papers Proposals for papers should be submitted as abstracts of no more than 500 words, and should include details of the proposers name, position, affiliation and contact details. Proposals should be submitted electronically to bl506(a)york.ac.uk . Submissions are welcome from established scholars and post-graduates alike. Deadline for proposals: 1st April 2006 Authors of accepted papers notified by: 2ndMay 2006 -- Brian D. Loader, Editor, Information, Communication & Society, Department of Sociology, Wentworth College, University of York, Heslington, YORK YO1 5DD. United Kingdom. Tel: +44 (0) 1904 432639 Fax: +44 (0) 1904 433043 email: bl506(a)york.ac.uk www.infosoc.co.uk

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Prix Ars Electronica 2006 - Digital Communities
by Iris Mayr 13 Jan '06

13 Jan '06

Prix Ars Electronica 2006 International Competition for Cyberarts The Prix Ars Electronica - International Competition for Cyberarts is being conducted for the 19th time in 2006. In addition to the classic categories-Interactive Art, Net Vision, Computer Animation / Visual Effects and Digital Musics-Digital Communities and [the next idea] Art and Technology Grant competition that debuted last year will be reprised. Prix Ars Electronica 2006 Start of Online Submissions: January 10, 2006 Online Submission Deadline: March 17, 2006 Details about entering are available online only at http://prixars.aec.at Total Prize Money: 117,500 Euro 6 Golden Nicas 12 Awards of Distinction Up to 12 Honorary Mentions in each category For further information please contact Iris Mayr: info(a)prixars.aec.at DIGITAL COMMUNITIES This category focuses attention on the wide-ranging social impact of the Internet as well as on the latest developments in the fields of social software, mobile communications and wireless networks. "Digital Communities" spotlights bold and inspired innovations impacting human coexistence, bridging the geographical as well as gender-based digital divide, or creating outstanding social software and enhancing accessibility of technological-social infrastructure. This category showcases the political potential of digital and networked systems and is thus designed as a forum for the consideration of a broad spectrum of projects, programs, initiatives and phenomena in which social innovation is taking place, as it were, in real time. A Golden Nica, two Awards of Distinction and up to 12 Honorary Mentions will be awarded in the Digital Communities category in 2006. Iris Mayr Prix Ars Electronica | Project Manager Ars Electronica Center Linz Hauptstraße 2 A-4040 Linz Code: Prix Tel. ++43.732.7272-74 Fax ++43.732.7272-676 info(a)prixars.aec.at http://prixars.aec.at

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Reminder - IAMCR Cairo 2006 CP&T Call
by Jo Pierson 11 Jan '06

11 Jan '06

CALL FOR PAPERS - Reminder Dear all, The Communications Policy & Technology (CP&T) section of the 'International Association for Media and Communication Research' (IAMCR) invites submission of abstracts for original, research-based papers to be presented in person at the forthcoming IAMCR Cairo Conference, July 23-28, 2006. The focus of the Section’s work is on Communication Policies and their link to the socio-economic and political aspects of technological change. CP&T welcomes work that bridges the theoretical and empirical spheres as well as research offering guidelines for policy action at the community, national, regional or global levels. The Section does not adhere to any single philosophical or theoretical school and actively encourages research that is critical and counter-intuitive. Abstracts for the Cairo Conference should be original research studies, which ideally provide scientific and analytical data and analysis on a topic of your own choosing, but linked to the Conference Theme and especially to our own sectional focus. The theme of the IAMCR Cairo conference is ‘Knowledge Societies for All: Media & Communication Strategies’. This theme reflects the core of the CP&T Section’s own theoretical emphases and research activities. We therefore welcome abstracts on the main theme itself, reflected through the following sub-topics: Sub-theme 1 - Beyond Tunis: Policy and Technology after WSIS Many IAMCR and other academic researchers and policy advisors across several of the Association’s Sections and Working Groups joined thousands of governmental, corporate and NGO leaders who participated in the Tunis Phase of the World Summit on the Information Society and related events, held in Tunisia in November 2005. WSIS participants as well as other specialists from the CP&T and other IAMCR Sections and particularly from the Digital Divide and Global Media Policy Working Groups are invited to share research-based perspectives and prognoses of policy and technology development after WSIS. Research and Analysis are being especially encouraged on issues of Financing ‘Information For All’, and on the newly formed Internet Governance Forum (IGF), the future of ICANN, the role of ITU and related Technology, Policy and Governance issues post Tunis. Sub-theme 2 – People, Globalisation and Emerging Technologies The Section aims to establish new insights into the multiple dimensions of policies related to the Digital Divide and strategies designed for the inclusion of a wide cross section of people in the development process. It invites examination of barriers and opportunities for growth, for innovation, adaptation and use of information and communication technologies and for the deployment of the media systems and policies for development. We welcome papers that emphasise innovative approaches and new policy initiatives towards a more globally inclusive knowledge society, aimed at participation at the social, political, technological, economic and cultural spheres. Sub-theme 3 – New Policy Interfaces: Culture and Technology Expansion of communication systems and emerging technology networks continue to give rise to new interfaces. Many traditional, religious and political cultures are coming face to face with emerging technologies that challenge their conventional lifestyles and social practices, whether at the community, or national levels. What are some of the policy issues that arise in these contexts and how are these challenges being addressed? How do differing cultures and societies use communication technologies to bridge the policy and practice divides? What kind of methods can be applied to identify these techno-cultural differences and their possible consequences for policy? Papers are invited that address these issues of technology and intercultural communication, cultural diversity interfaces and the impact of new digital media and communication technologies on governance and policy-making. Sub-theme 4 - People-Centered System Design and Innovation Industrial policy and government initiatives on innovation often influence the manner in which technologies and services are designed. But what is the extent to which these designs are people-centered? User-centered system design may help to enable greater e-inclusion by deploying media and communication technologies that better fit the needs, knowledge, possibilities and everyday life of people. The Section invites abstracts and eventually papers that address this issue of user-oriented system design and people-focused innovation policy, both generally and specifically in a north/south context. Sub-theme 5 – ICT and Telecom Policies in the Mediterranean Region In the Mediterranean area, Europe meets Africa. This makes it an interesting zone for the study of the possibilities and challenges of developing a knowledge society for the developed and well as the developing societies. This area was also the venue of the second Phase of the WSIS. Papers are invited from contributors from within or outside of the Mediterranean area, reflecting the potential and obstacles of telecom and ICT policies within the Mediterranean region. We particularly welcome abstracts, and subsequently, full papers that critically address policy developments in telecommunications within the region. Criteria for Selection of Abstracts: The CP&T welcomes abstracts from the global research community. Both well-established scholars and younger researchers from all regions are encouraged to submit abstracts for evaluation. The CP&T will maintain its tradition of only accepting papers of a high academic and research standard. Abstracts and research papers are evaluated on the following criteria: 1.The scientific or policy relevance of the research problem 2. Relevance to the declared Conference Theme and Sub-themes 3. Clarity in the formulation of the central research issues 4. Clarity of the objectives, as well as in the analytical methods used in the paper 5.The consistency and documented support of the central argument advanced 6.The appropriateness of theories and/or methodologies used 7.The nature of the empirical evidence presented. Abstracts of about 500 words should be sent to CP& T Section and addressed to Hopeton S. Dunn (hdunn(a)cwjamaica.com) AND to Jo Pierson (IAMCR-CPT-Cairo(a)telenet.be ) no later than January 30, 2006. The abstract should include title, name(s), institutional address and email address of author(s). All prospective presenters will be advised by March 1, 2006 of the outcome of their applications. The full text of accepted papers will be required for submission no later than June 15, 2006. Please visit http://www.aucegypt.edu/conferences/iamcr/ for more information about the conference, programme, registration, accommodation etc.

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