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	INTERNET CONTROL ICANN ICANN was established to regulate human friendly internet domain names. It stands for Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers. ICANN is a non-profit organization formed to manage and assign domain names and IP addresses. It works closely with the United States government with boards consisting of members from all continents to ensure internationalized goals. It has been argued that since this company is controlled by the US, the US is gaining too much information and perhaps an international corporation would be a better solution. W3C W3C is a group of various companies whose interests are in creating standards and recommendations to improve internet quality. They also engage in education and outreach, developing software and serving as an open forum for discussion about the Web. The W3C had 144 members as of March 2007 TRAVEL TO ARIZONA Arizona had an estimated population of over 7 million. Arizona is one of the Four Corners states. It borders New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, California, touches Colorado, and has an international border with the states of Sonora and Baja California in Mexico. In addition to the Grand Canyon, many other national forests, parks, monuments, and Indian reservations are located in the state. The capital and largest city in Arizona is Phoenix. Flagstaff has a strong tourism sector, due to its proximity to Grand Canyon National Park, Sedona, and Oak Creek Canyon. Historic Route 66 is the main east-west street. Flagstaff is home to over 60,000 residents and the main campus of Northern Arizona University. Due to its numerous golf courses, Arizona is home to several stops on the PGA Tour, most notably at the FBR Open, more commonly known as the Phoenix Open. Places to Visit in Arizona: 1. The Grand Canyon is a colorful, steep-sided gorge, carved by the Colorado River, in northern Arizona. The Grand Canyon National Park is one of the seven wonders of the world and one of the first national parks in the United States. Try for an overnight stay so that you can enjoy the sunset and sunrise at the Canyon's rim! 2. Railroad through the Verde Valley and see the untouched Arizona. 3. Canyon de Chelly - A beautiful area located in the heart of the Navajo Nation. The Navajo Nation is also the gateway to Monument Valley. 4. Tombstone - the town too tough to die! Remember the scene of the gunfight at the OK corral? 5. I highly recommend visiting the Petrified Forest and the Painted Desert. Bring extra film or extra camera chips with you. 6. Jerome - the town that hangs on a hill side, barely! 7. Kartchner Caverns is Arizona's newest state park. 8. Montezuma Castle 9. Scottsdale is a popular destination for tourists as it is packed full with resorts, shopping, arts and atmosphere. 10. Coal Mine Canyon is the home of hoodoos and legends. 11. Sycamore Canyon - Shhh, it's a secret; another amazing Arizona canyon. 12. Arizona is home to one of the largest and most well-preserved meteorite impact sites in the world. The Barringer Meteorite Crater (better known simply as "Meteor Crater") is a gigantic hole in the middle of the high plains of the Colorado Plateau. The crater itself is nearly a mile wide, and 570 feet (174 m) deep! For more travel suggestions, please visit www.travelspotsintheus.com.