The Federal Communications Commission will hold a field hearing at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology focusing on how broadband can help the nation achieve its energy and environmental goals\, including energy independence\, greenhouse gas emissions reductions and clean energy generation. The public is encouraged to attend and participate.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20120213T234658Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091201T133000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091202T100000Z UID:http://www.freepress.net/node/74668 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.freepress.net/node/74668 SUMMARY:How Will Journalism Survive the Internet Age DESCRIPTION: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:20120213T234658Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091202T163000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091202T183000Z UID:http://www.freepress.net/node/74842 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.freepress.net/node/74842 SUMMARY:Save Local Television\, Stop Big Media Forum & Media Council Hawaii Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:In Hawai`i\, Raycom Media of Alabama has taken control of 3 television stations\, in violation of FCC policy and Anti-Trust Law. This action reduces localism\, diversity and competition. Join Us\, learn what you can do to help reverse the trend. MCH has filed a complaint at the FCC to stop the merger of KHNL\,KGMB\, and KFVE. We need your help. Community involvement is essential to winning this fight and the establishment of sound media policy.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20120213T234658Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091203T140000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091203T230000Z UID:http://www.freepress.net/node/74807 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.freepress.net/node/74807 SUMMARY:The 4th Annual Be The Media Conference\: The Changing Media Landscape Opportunities and Challenges for Marginalized Voices DESCRIPTION:The annual Be the Media! Mini-Conference helps participants understand the link between strategic communications and organizing strategies as well as learn essential communications tools and techniques. Free Press will be attending this event that includes a panel discussion\, media and communications workshops\, and networking opportunities.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20120213T234658Z 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:20120213T234658Z 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?
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20120213T234658Z 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?
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20120213T234658Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091211T050000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091211T050000Z UID:http://www.freepress.net/node/75235 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.freepress.net/node/75235 SUMMARY:Community Broadband Hearing DESCRIPTION:The field hearing will bring together policymakers\, elected officials\, not-for-profit organizations\, small businesses\, anchor institutions\, public agencies\, broadband providers\, foundations\, community-based organizations and community leaders\, academicians\, and researchers.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20120213T234658Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091212T190000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091212T230000Z UID:http://www.freepress.net/node/74805 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.freepress.net/node/74805 SUMMARY:Detroit Digital Justice Coalition Presents \\"Discovering Technology\\" DESCRIPTION:Join the Detroit Digital Justice Coalition for an afternoon at the “DiscoTech.” Learn more about the impact and possibilities of technology within our communities. Take part in workshops designed to demystify and inform the community around issues such as Internet use and ownership\, tools of the trade\, and communication as a fundamental human right. This event is free and all ages are welcome.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20120213T234658Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091214T143000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091214T173000Z UID:http://www.freepress.net/node/75087 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.freepress.net/node/75087 SUMMARY:Social Media\, Net Neutrality\, and the Future of Journalism DESCRIPTION:Join Media Access Project with Keynote speaker Mark Lloyd\, Chief Diversity Officer\, FCC for a discussion about social media’s impact on telecommunications policy\, and their implications for the future of journalism on online\, print\, and over-the-air platforms.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20120213T234658Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091214T230000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091215T010000Z 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 14th 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:20120213T234658Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091215T180000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091215T200000Z UID:http://www.freepress.net/node/75191 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.freepress.net/node/75191 SUMMARY:FCC Open Internet Workshop\: Speech\, Democratic Engagement\, and the Open Internet DESCRIPTION:What is it about the Internet that has made it such an extraordinary platform for free speech\, civic participation\, democratic engagement\, journalism\, and cultural creativity? The workshop will examine the relationship between the Internet's openness and democratic speech and participation\, including its impact on so-called \\"citizen journalism\,\\" as well as blogging\, political organizing\, and cultural expression. The workshop will also contrast the Internet with other communications media.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20120213T234658Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091216T050000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091216T050000Z UID:http://www.freepress.net/node/75351 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.freepress.net/node/75351 SUMMARY:FCC Open Meeting DESCRIPTION:The meeting will feature a presentation on the status of the National Broadband Plan. The presentation will focus on the policy framework for the plan.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20120213T234658Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091221T050000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20091221T050000Z UID:http://www.freepress.net/node/75352 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.freepress.net/node/75352 SUMMARY:FCC Field Hearing in Chicago on Broadband and Small Business DESCRIPTION:The FCC will hold a field hearing at the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business focusing on how broadband technology can help small businesses spur growth and reach new markets.
The public is encouraged to attend and participate. The agenda will be announced shortly.
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