<html><body><div style="color:#000; background-color:#fff; font-family:times new roman, new york, times, serif;font-size:14pt"><div><span>The ISOC Liberia Chapter also adds its voice of congratulations to all those recently inducted into the Internet Hall or Fame. </span></div><div></div><div> </div><div>Kolubahzizi T. Howard <br>President <br>ISOC Liberia Chapter &<br>Director of Strategy<br>Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) <br>+231-776200000/+231880539961/+231-555660001</div><div class="yahoo_quoted" style="display: block;"> <div style="font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;"> <div style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 'Lucida Grande', sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"> <div dir="ltr"> <font size="2" face="Arial"> On Wednesday, April 9, 2014 7:42 AM, Sagarika Wickramasekera <sagarika.wickramasekera@gmail.com> wrote:<br> </font> </div> <div
class="y_msg_container"><div id="yiv1278652978"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div>Congratulations to all inductees on behalf of ISOC _LK chapter.<br clear="none"><br clear="none"></div> <br clear="none"></div><div>Sagarika Wickramasekera<br clear="none"></div><div>Secretary- ISOC-LK<br clear="none"></div></div><div class="yiv1278652978gmail_extra"><br clear="none"><br clear="none">
<div class="yiv1278652978gmail_quote">On Tue, Apr 8, 2014 at 10:38 AM, Wende Cover <span dir="ltr"><<a rel="nofollow" shape="rect" ymailto="mailto:cover@isoc.org" target="_blank" href="mailto:cover@isoc.org">cover@isoc.org</a>></span> wrote:<br clear="none"><blockquote class="yiv1278652978gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex;">
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<div class="yiv1278652978MsoNormal">All – here is today’s press release announcing the 2014 Internet Hall of Fame inductees. The ceremony will be held at
<span style="">6:00 pm Hong Kong time on 8 April.</span> Here’s a link if you’d like to watch<span style="">. The ceremony will be archived for viewing later, if this time is not convenient for you. Regards, Wende
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<div class="yiv1278652978MsoNormal">Internet Hall of Fame Welcomes 2014 Inductees at Ceremony in Hong Kong<u></u><u></u></div>
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<div class="yiv1278652978MsoNormal">Ceremony celebrates 24 new members whose vision, innovation, and determination helped shape today’s Internet and expand global connectivity
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<div class="yiv1278652978MsoNormal">[Hong Kong -- 8 April 2014] Twenty-four people who designed and advanced the Internet as the global, world-changing platform that it is today will be inducted into the Internet Hall of Fame. The Internet Hall of Fame was launched in 2012
by the Internet Society and this year’s ceremony will be held in Hong Kong on 8 April. Representing 13 countries, the 2014 class of inductees have pushed the boundaries of technological and social innovation to connect the world. Their trailblazing accomplishments
are as broad and diverse as the Internet itself; expanding the Internet’s benefits into new regions and communities, and creating new technologies and standards that were foundational to the Internet’s development and expansion.<u></u><u></u></div>
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<div class="yiv1278652978MsoNormal">The Internet Hall of Fame celebrates Internet leaders and innovators from around the world who believe in the design and potential of an open Internet and, through their work, have helped change the way we live and work today. The 2014
inductees embody that vision: <u></u><u></u></div>
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<div class="yiv1278652978MsoNormal">Pioneers Circle – Recognizing individuals who were instrumental in the early design and development of the Internet:<u></u><u></u></div>
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<u></u><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt;">
</span></span></span><u></u>Douglas Engelbart (posthumous) – <a rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/douglas-engelbart">
http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/douglas-engelbart</a><u></u><u></u></div>
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<u></u><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt;">
</span></span></span><u></u>Susan Estrada – <a rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/susan-estrada">
http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/susan-estrada</a><u></u><u></u></div>
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<u></u><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt;">
</span></span></span><u></u>Frank Heart – <a rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/frank-heart">
http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/frank-heart</a><u></u><u></u></div>
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<u></u><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt;">
</span></span></span><u></u>Dennis Jennings – <a rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/dennis-jennings">
http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/dennis-jennings</a><u></u><u></u></div>
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<u></u><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt;">
</span></span></span><u></u>Rolf Nordhagen (posthumous) – <a rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/rolf-nordhagen">
http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/rolf-nordhagen</a><u></u><u></u></div>
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<u></u><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt;">
</span></span></span><u></u>Radia Perlman – <a rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/radia-perlman">
http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/radia-perlman</a><u></u><u></u></div>
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<div class="yiv1278652978MsoNormal">Innovators – Recognizing individuals who made outstanding technological, commercial, or policy advances and helped to expand the Internet’s reach:<u></u><u></u></div>
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<u></u><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt;">
</span></span></span><u></u>Eric Allman – <a rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/eric-allman">
http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/eric-allman</a><u></u><u></u></div>
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<u></u><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt;">
</span></span></span><u></u>Eric Bina – <a rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/eric-bina">
http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/eric-bina</a><u></u><u></u></div>
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<u></u><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt;">
</span></span></span><u></u>Karlheinz Brandenburg – <a rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/karlheinz-brandenburg">
http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/karlheinz-brandenburg</a><u></u><u></u></div>
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<u></u><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt;">
</span></span></span><u></u>John Cioffi – <a rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/john-cioffi">
http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/john-cioffi</a><u></u><u></u></div>
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<u></u><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt;">
</span></span></span><u></u>Hualin Qian – <a rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/hualin-qian">
http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/hualin-qian</a><u></u><u></u></div>
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<u></u><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt;">
</span></span></span><u></u>Paul Vixie – <a rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/paul-vixie">
http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/paul-vixie</a><u></u><u></u></div>
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<div class="yiv1278652978MsoNormal">Global Connectors – Recognizing individuals from around the world who have made significant contributions to the global growth and use of the Internet:<u></u><u></u></div>
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<u></u><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt;">
</span></span></span><u></u>Dai Davies – <a rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/dai-davies">
http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/dai-davies</a><u></u><u></u></div>
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<u></u><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt;">
</span></span></span><u></u>Demi Getschko – <a rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/demi-getschko">
http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/demi-getschko</a><u></u><u></u></div>
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<u></u><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt;">
</span></span></span><u></u>Masaki Hirabaru (posthumous) – <a rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/masaki-hirabaru">
http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/masaki-hirabaru</a><u></u><u></u></div>
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<u></u><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt;">
</span></span></span><u></u>Erik Huizer – <a rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/erik-huizer">
http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/erik-huizer</a><u></u><u></u></div>
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<u></u><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt;">
</span></span></span><u></u>Steven Huter – <a rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/steve-huter">
http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/steve-huter</a><u></u><u></u></div>
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<u></u><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt;">
</span></span></span><u></u>Abhaya Induruwa – <a rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/abhaya-induruwa">
http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/abhaya-induruwa</a><u></u><u></u></div>
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<u></u><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt;">
</span></span></span><u></u>Dorcas Muthoni – <a rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/dorcas-muthoni">
http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/dorcas-muthoni</a><u></u><u></u></div>
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<u></u><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt;">
</span></span></span><u></u>Mahabir Pun – <a rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/mahabir-pun">
http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/mahabir-pun</a><u></u><u></u></div>
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<u></u><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt;">
</span></span></span><u></u>Srinivasan Ramani – <a rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/srinivasan-ramani">
http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/srinivasan-ramani</a><u></u><u></u></div>
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<u></u><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt;">
</span></span></span><u></u>Michael Roberts – <a rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/michael-roberts">
http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/michael-roberts</a><u></u><u></u></div>
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<u></u><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt;">
</span></span></span><u></u>Ben Segal – <a rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/ben-segal">
http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/ben-segal</a><u></u><u></u></div>
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<u></u><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font:7.0pt;">
</span></span></span><u></u>Douglas Van Houweling – <a rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/douglas-van-houweling">
http://internethalloffame.org/inductees/douglas-van-houweling</a><u></u><u></u></div>
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<div class="yiv1278652978MsoNormal">“We all benefit today from the contributions of these individuals who helped shape the global Internet,” noted Internet Society CEO Kathy Brown. “They fearlessly forged into uncharted territory with innovative ideas, groundbreaking technologies,
and collaborative work to connect more people and countries to the Internet. We are delighted to honor these inspiring leaders for their foresight, creativity, dedication, and achievements.”
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<div class="yiv1278652978MsoNormal">The Internet Hall of Fame is sponsored by Afilias, <a rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="http://afilias.info/">
http://afilias.info/</a>, which connects the world with reliable, secure, scalable and globally available technology that makes Internet addresses more accessible and useful; and TeliaSonera International Carrier,
<a rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="http://www.teliasoneraic.com/">http://www.teliasoneraic.com/</a>, which owns and operates one of the world’s most extensive fiber backbones. Cathay Pacific Airways is the official airline of the 2014 Internet Hall of Fame.<u></u><u></u></div>
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<div class="yiv1278652978MsoNormal">The 2014 Internet Hall of Fame induction celebration will be hosted by the Internet Society’s Hong Kong Chapter, and held in conjunction with the International IT Fest 2014, organized by the Hong Kong Office of the Government Chief Information
Officer. <u></u><u></u></div>
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<div class="yiv1278652978MsoNormal">“I am delighted that Hong Kong is the first city in the Asia Pacific region to host this prestigious event for the global Internet community. The Internet Hall of Fame celebrates pioneers of a technology which has transformed the way we
live, work, and learn. With an extensive range of information resources and services, the Internet has made our world more productive, efficient and convenient. It promotes knowledge-sharing and global connectivity. The Internet also opens up seemingly
endless possibilities for the future. Hong Kong people have embraced the Internet age as an integral and indispensable feature of our generation,” stated Mr. John Tsang, Financial Secretary, the Government of Hong Kong SAR.<u></u><u></u></div>
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<div class="yiv1278652978MsoNormal">The Internet Hall of Fame induction ceremony can be viewed via livestream:
<a rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="https://new.livestream.com/internetsociety/2014internethalloffame">https://new.livestream.com/internetsociety/2014internethalloffame</a>. More details on the 2014 Internet Hall of Fame inductees, including their biographies and photos, can be found
at <a rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="http://www.internethalloffame.org/">www.internethalloffame.org</a>. You can follow the Internet Hall of Fame on Facebook and on Twitter at @Internet_HOF (#ihof2014).<u></u><u></u></div>
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<div class="yiv1278652978MsoNormal">About the Internet Hall of Fame<u></u><u></u></div>
<div class="yiv1278652978MsoNormal">The Internet Hall of Fame (<a rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="http://www.internethalloffame.org/">www.internethalloffame.org</a>) is a recognition program and virtual museum that celebrates the living history of the Internet and the individuals whose extraordinary
contributions have made the Internet, its worldwide availability and use, and its transformative nature possible. The Internet Hall of Fame was launched by the Internet Society in 2012.<u></u><u></u></div>
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<div class="yiv1278652978MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1f497d;">Link -- <a rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="http://www.internetsociety.org/news/internet-hall-fame-welcomes-2014-inductees-ceremony-hong-kong">
http://www.internetsociety.org/news/internet-hall-fame-welcomes-2014-inductees-ceremony-hong-kong</a><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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