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Written by Scott M. Jones
Sunday, 04 July 2010 22:02
Friday, September 3, 2010
Time
Program
10:00 a.m.
Wikileaks
We present a brief history of the whistleblower's website wikileaks.org and its embattled director Julian Assange, and speculate on its future.
Paul Toppins
Hilton Room 201
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11:30 a.m.
ISP's and 3 Strikes
We will discuss "3 Strikes" proposals being pushed by major copyright holders, to cut off Internet access to those accused of copyright violations.
Clifton Tunnell, Andrew Norton
Hilton Room 201
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1:00 p.m.
ACTA Treaty Update
Panelists will provide an update on the once-secret ACTA copyright treaty that is still being negotiated behind closed doors.
Courtney Lytle Perry, Christopher Huffines, Kara Mikos
Hilton Room 201
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2:30 p.m.
3-D Fabricators and IP Issues
From D.I.Y. CNC machines to MakerBot and RepRap, we will discuss the current state of rapid prototyping and what's on the horizon.
Sparr, Raiford Storey, Blake Sorensen, nullset
Hilton Room 201
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4:00 p.m.
Google vs. China (and Italy, and...)
We discuss friction between Google, Inc., and foreign governments who feel the search giant is challenging their sovereignty.
Christopher Huffines, Paul Toppins
Hilton Room 201
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5:30 p.m.
Medical Marijuana and the Internet
We discuss impediments to legal, medically-authorized marijuana use created by tax laws, as it relates to ordering online.
Peter H. Friedman, Alan Koslow MD
Hilton Room 201
7:00 p.m.
Internet and the Independent Musician
Times have changed for the independent musician. There are many new ways to get heard and get known. How do you decide what is right for you?
Brandt Howell, Ed Johnson
Hilton Room 201
8:30 p.m.
California Violent Video Games Law and the Supreme Court
Panel discussion of the Supreme Court case Schwarzenegger v. Video Software Dealers Ass'n. Can the state regulate free expression in video games?
Brian Green, Blake Sorensen, Christopher Huffines, Andrew Greenberg
Hilton Room 201
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10:00 p.m.
Facebook Games
The joys of gaming on a leading social network. Do you really want to know how your friends are doing in Farmville?
Elonka Dunin; Just added: Erin Hoffman, David Godwin, Chris Shonk, Jon Masters
Hilton Room 201
11:30 p.m.
Hacker Film Festival
Titles include: 2095 , Strike , Singularity , Window Pains , Mnemosyne Rising , Attackazoids! , and Shocking, Bloody Robot News!
Scott M. Jones
Hilton Room 201
(not recorded)
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Time
Program
10:00 a.m.
Rummaging: Automated Scans of Your Email Addresses, Contacts, etc.
What happens to your private information when you let a web site collect information from your emails and address book? What are the legal issues?
Christopher Huffines, Paul Toppins
Hilton Room 201
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11:30 a.m.
Copyright 101
How does copyright work? Do you have to register? What if someone uses your work without permission? Do it yourself or use an attorney?
Courtney Lytle Perry
Hilton Room 201
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1:00 p.m.
Electronic Voting Update
We discuss problems with electronic voting systems with a special emphasis on Georgia activism.
Aaron Ruscetta
Hilton Room 201
2:30 p.m.
Encrypted Art of Jim Sanborn
Elonka Dunin discusses the works of American sculptor Jim Sanborn, creator of Kryptos and other encryption-themed sculptures.
Elonka Dunin
Hilton Room 201
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4:00 p.m.
Investigations Using Social Networking Sites
Discussion of private and criminal investigations using social networking sites. Oversharing has its risks. Are you or your friends ratting you out?
Kara Mikos
Hilton Room 201
5:30 p.m.
The Arduino: Getting Your Computer to Talk to the Real World
A new tiny 8 bit processor, the Arduino, can be programed quickly and easily with very little electronics knowledge and all open source software.
HugMe
Hilton Room 201
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7:00 p.m.
Hacking 101
Hacking 101 returns for another glorious year! Just what is a hacker anyway? Culture, history, contacts, resources, and pointers for more info. Dispelling the myths from the media and the courts. Brought to you by se2600.org .
Randal L. Schwartz, jonny X
Hilton Room 201
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8:30 p.m.
Cyberwar
Is cyberwar a real possibility? Our government seems to be preparing for it. Recently proposed bills and effects on our rights will be discussed.
Christopher Huffines, Geoff Termorshuizen
Hilton Room 201
10:00 p.m.
Busted: The Movie
Screening of the movie Busted , by flexyourrights.org. Learn how to protect your rights during encounters with the police. A discussion will follow.
Kara Mikos, Andrew Greenberg
Hilton Room 201
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11:30 p.m.
FetLife
FetLife is an alternative lifestyle social site. We discuss the risks and rewards of putting your personal life out there when you're 'different'.
Sascha Illyvich, Miss Muse
Hilton Room 201
(not recorded)
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Time
Program
10:00 a.m.
RealDVD Settlement
Was this case a minor skirmish or the death knell for time and space shifting in digital media? We explore the issues.
Brandt Howell
Hilton Room 201
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11:30 a.m.
Internet Marketing with Facebook and Twitter
We discuss the do's and don'ts of a successful marketing campaign with social sites such as Facebook and Twitter.
Gail Z. Martin, Scott Sigler, A B Kovacs
Hilton Room 201
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1:00 p.m.
State Legislatures vs. Amazon
We will cover Amazon's taxation disputes with both the states of New York and North Carolina.
Peter H. Friedman, Brandt Howell, Michael Gordon
Hilton Room 201
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2:30 p.m.
Ask a Wikipedia Admin
An insider's view from someone who is both a Wikipedia administrator and the subject of a major article.
Elonka Dunin
Hilton Room 201
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4:00 p.m.
Privacy Controversies on Facebook
Problems arise as Facebook tries to mine your private information to increase profits, then backs off and adds a new privacy management scheme.
Kara Mikos, Randal L. Schwartz, Paul Toppins
Hilton Room 201
5:30 p.m.
Deep Packet Inspection
A researcher estimates that DPI will be a $1.5 billion dollar business by 2015. Why is so much being spent on it? What are you losing in the process?
Danhiel Baker, Geoff Termorshuizen
Hilton Room 201
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7:00 p.m.
Webcomics
A behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to produce a successful web-based comic strip series, given by both new and established webcomic artists.
Hunter Cressall, Jennie Breeden, Rowan Artemis, Clifton Tunnell
Hilton Room 201
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8:30 p.m.
10 Rules for Dealing with Police
Screening of the new documentary 10 Rules for Dealing with Police , by flexyourrights.org. An exploration of your rights during police encounters.
Kara Mikos, Andrew Greenberg, Jason Mitchell
Hilton Room 201
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10:00 p.m.
Hacking 201
Q&A from our panel of experts. Play "stump the hacker", maybe you'll win a prize! Brought to you by se2600.org .
Elonka Dunin, Randal L. Schwartz, jonny X
Hilton Room 201
Monday, September 6, 2010
Time
Program
10:00 a.m.
Hacking 301
Many folks quietly drinking coffee. Very quietly.
jonny X
Hilton Room 201
11:30 a.m.
Why You Should NOT Use a Virus Scanner
Sometimes the cure is worse than the disease. One of the best examples of this is a virus scanner. Reclaim your computer's speed while staying safe.
HugMe
Hilton Room 201
1:00 p.m.
DMCA: Google vs. Viacom, Triennial Review
We proudly present a grab-bag of DMCA topics for this year including Google vs. Viacom and the triennial review process.
TJ Mihill, Danhiel Baker
Hilton Room 201
2:30 p.m.
Knights Templar
The mysterious Order of the Knights Templar is often referred to in modern books, films, and games. How much is known about this organization?
Elonka Dunin
Hilton Room 201
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4:00 p.m.
Wrap-Up and Comments
Give us your comments, questions, and ideas for future panels.
Scott M. Jones
Hilton Room 201
(not recorded)
Last Updated on Friday, 20 May 2011 20:04
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