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Massachusetts Passes Security Law

Lindsy Embree — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:12:52 -0800

Verizon Completes Broadband Project in Western Massachusetts

Lindsy Embree — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 07:18:16 -0700

Women, Action & the Media: A Conference for Activists, Journalists & Everyone

Mary Alice Crim — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 07:16:50 -0700

Start: 03/27/2009 - 13:11

End: 03/29/2009 - 13:11

Timezone: Etc/GMT-4

The goal of WAM! is to bring together everyone who has a stake in achieving gender justice in media, in order to share facts and ideas, develop skills, build collaborations, bridge differences and create action plans. More information is available here

Boston Herald, Teamsters Reach Deal on Outsourcing

Holiday Shapiro — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:05:17 -0700

Media Minutes: August 15, 2008

Lindsy Embree — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:17:47 -0700

Why do the corporate media have a lock on all new channels that will emerge from the digital TV conversion? And a new Massachusetts law promises to bring broadband to the entire state.

Media Minutes 2008-08-15

Lindsy Embree — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:06:04 -0700

In their coverage of the impending digital TV conversion, the media has been ignoring the fact that the corporate media has a lock on any new channels that will emerge from the changeover. And Massachusetts has a new broadband bill that will bring high-speed broadband to rural areas.

Media Giraffe Conference

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:06:02 -0700

Start: 06/26/2009 - 19:02

End: 06/29/2009 - 19:02

Timezone: Etc/GMT-4

Save the Date! More information TBA. Event Information, click here.

In Massachusetts, Governor to Sign $40 Million Broadband Bill Aimed at Spurring Investment

Stevie Converse — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 08:51:30 -0700

Connects Applaud Passage of State Broadband Legislation

Stevie Converse — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 05:36:33 -0700

FCC Tests White Spaces Devices

mthompson — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:50:40 -0700

The Washington Post reports on a new approach to getting wireless broadband access to rural America.

Strike Up the Broadband

Holiday Shapiro — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 06:58:30 -0700

Massachusetts Broadband Bill Clears House

Stevie Converse — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:30:28 -0700

An effort to bring widespread broadband access to all of the Cape and islands took another step forward yesterday, as the House added $15 million for underserved communities to a statewide broadband bond bill.

Cape Cod Charts Its Own Telecom Destiny with Broadband Summit 2-21st Century Cape Cod

Stevie Converse — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:32:23 -0700

- Cape Cod Technology Council Teresa Martin, 508-375-4190 tmartin@cctechcouncil.org Cape Cod Technology Council:

Date: Thursday, June 26th

Time: 9am-3 pm

Registration 8:30 am

Where: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Clark Laboratory Building

Quissett Campus

Why:

In Grove Hall, Radio Rebels Dig In

Stevie Converse — Fri, 16 May 2008 06:47:49 -0700

It's five minutes after 6 a.m. on a Tuesday morning and the loyal listeners of TOUCH 106.1FM - those who are awake, at least - have to settle for the crackle and puff of static from their speakers.

No James Brown, no New Edition, no Amiri Baraka. Just static.

Sen. John Kerry Calls for Federal Intervention for Regions Without High Speed Internet

Stevie Converse — Mon, 12 May 2008 09:39:19 -0700

During a meeting of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, Senator John Kerry used Massachusetts as an example of the continuing problem of the digital divide.

Statehouse Secrets: Beacon Hill Does Its Most Important Business Behind Closed Doors

Stevie Converse — Wed, 07 May 2008 04:45:52 -0700

Lawrence resident Bill Collins likes to keep an eye on Massachusetts lawmakers as they find ways to spend his money. So Collins is disappointed the House budget debate that used to be on television can only be found on the Internet.

Norwood Cable Projecting Profit This Year

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:43:45 -0700

Increased competition is not stopping municipal cable company officials from projecting the venture will turn a profit this year.

Kerry Fights for Internet Connection in Western Massachusetts

Stevie Converse — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:03:24 -0700

Citing areas like Western Massachusetts, U.S. Sen. John F. Kerry told a congressional panel today that federal action is needed to bring broadband service to regions without access to the Internet, in order to even the odds of competing in a global market.

The Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard Law School

Jordan Berg — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:31:04 -0700

The Berkman Center was founded to explore cyberspace, share in its study, and help pioneer its development. We represent a network of faculty, students, fellows, entrepreneurs, lawyers, and virtual architects working to identify and engage with the challenges and opportunities of cyberspace.

Triggering Change National Hip Hop Conference

Bliss Requa-Trautz — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:15:46 -0700

Start: 04/25/2008 - 16:00

End: 04/26/2008 - 23:00

Timezone: Etc/GMT-4

In light of the recent (12/18/2007) FCC ruling allowing media conglomerates to control more media outlets, on the heels of the Jena Six case, and the two-year commemoration of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, among other critical social issues, we are in need of discussions with national artists, activists, journalists, students and scholars about the ramifications of these historic events and the imp