Who’s at his wits’ end?
My name is Alan Henderson.
I’m a retired merchant navy chief engineer. Before the merchant service, I survived 20 years in the Royal New Zealand Navy. I was born and raised in Dunedin, New Zealand. I’ve spent a big chunk of my life in ships or living and working in South Korea, the United Kingdom, Australia and Fiji.
I live in Wanganui, a small city in the Whanganui/Manawatu region on the West coast of the North Island (te ika a Maaui) of New Zealand (Aotearoa).
I’m interested in science and technology, politics, economics, philosophy and the environment.
I provide free computer help to volunteer organizations, family, neighbours, and a few retired folk. I give and receive help at the Experts’ Exchange.
There aren’t enough hours in my day, but I’m working on that. 
Please email me: alan at mywitsend dot co dot nz about absolutely anything at all (sorry about the way that’s written – it’s to try to stop the auto spammers).
My other websites:
- http://www.mistywindow.com/, organised stuff: mainly about computers, but about to branch out into science and technology, the environment, the New Zealand economic and political scene and the whatever in the world seems important or interesting to me.
- http://www.mistywindow.com/gallery2/main.php, Photo gallery.
Jane Hornibrook:
Hi,
After following @ my wit’s end, I thought you might be interested in some new developments for Creative Commons in New Zealand, so I’ve flicked you a press release to read. I hope you find this interesting. Feel free to post the release if you think it’s appropriate.
All the best,
Jane Hornibrook
Creative Commons Aotearoa New Zealand Project Developer
http://www.creativecommons.org.nz
A project of the Council for the Humanities
http://www.humanities.org.nz
New Zealanders forgo full copyright with Creative Commons
Creative Commons Aotearoa New Zealand has just launched a dynamic web project that offers a new approach to copyright. The CCANZ website allows New Zealanders to choose “some rights reserved” copyright for their own creative works. The international Creative Commons movement towards internet-friendly copyright is embraced in more than 40 countries and its generic licences have been recently tailored to New Zealand’s legal jurisdiction.
Creative Commons licences encourage sharing. Every CC licence requires that users credit the owner properly, but licence holders can choose other restrictions too. Some licences do not allow commercial use or derivative versions.
With a sharp rise in citizen authorship and online sharing, Creative Commons licences are essential tools for anyone wishing to free up their creations for the benefit of online fans. The terms of CC licences are simple to read, and will usually appear in the form of a hyperlink alongside licensed work.
Creative Commons licences are designed to be accessible and the website provides helpful information and encourages users to share their experiences. “New Zealand licences are written in plain English, making them easier to understand and use” says Jane Hornibrook from CCANZ.
Kiwis can now showcase their licensed music, creative writing, photos and movies through the website.
CCANZ is a project of Te Wh?inga Aronui The Council for the Humanities.
To find out more about Creative Commons Aotearoa New Zealand, create a profile for yourself or choose your own licence, visit http://www.creativecommons.org.nz
For any additional material, information or CCANZ related interviews, please contact Jane Hornibrook on 027 6198139 or janehornibrook@gmail.com
19 August 2008, 4:09 pmGabbyy:
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23 January 2009, 9:45 pm