The Federal Trade Commission will hold two days of workshops free and open to the public\, to explore how the Internet has affected journalism. The event is free and open to the public. The workshop will assemble representatives from print\, online\, broadcast and cable news organizations\, academics\, consumer advocates\, bloggers\, and other new media representatives.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20091124T041450Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091203T190000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091203T230000Z UID:http://www.freepress.net/node/74490 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.freepress.net/node/74490 SUMMARY:FCC Advisory Committee on Diversity for Communications in the Digital Age DESCRIPTION:The Media Issues working group will present a formal best practices recommendation. This will be the third meeting of the full Diversity Committee under its renewed charter and new membership.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20091124T041450Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091205T160000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091205T180000Z UID:http://www.freepress.net/node/74670 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.freepress.net/node/74670 SUMMARY:FCC Memphis Field Hearing on Digital Inclusion DESCRIPTION:As part of its effort to gather information for the development of a National Broadband Plan\, the FCC will hold a field hearing on December 5th in Memphis\, Tenn.\, focusing on whether broadband services are being deployed in a way that allows all Americans to benefit. The public is encouraged to attend and participate. Additional information on the agenda will be announced shortly.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20091124T041450Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091208T130000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091208T153000Z UID:http://www.freepress.net/node/74491 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.freepress.net/node/74491 SUMMARY:Bridging the Digital Divide DESCRIPTION:Increasingly\, access to broadband is being seen as a civil right. Is the promise of broadband technology truly available to all? What are the best ways to \\"move the needle\\" in this country on broadband adoption? Globally\, what lessons have and can be learned from other nations' experiences in ameliorating the digital divide?
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END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20091124T041450Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091209T143000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091209T233000Z UID:http://www.freepress.net/node/74484 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.freepress.net/node/74484 SUMMARY:FCC Workshop\: Lessons for the National Broadband Plan from Local Officials Representing Under-served Communities DESCRIPTION:The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 requires the FCC to submit a national broadband plan that seeks to “ensure that all people of the United States have access to broadband capability.” Specifically\, the Commission is required to establish “a plan for use of broadband infrastructure and services in advancing … community development … worker training\, private sector investment\, entrepreneurial activity\, job creation and economic growth…” What are the lessons from local and state government officials toward meeting these specific national purposes? What is the potential role of local officials representing un-served or under-served communities in the national broadband plan?
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