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Philly won't fight to save Wi-Fi network
Submitted by Benton Foundation on May 15, 2008 - 6:23amThe city of Philadelphia is moving on after its brief municipal Wi-Fi relationship with EarthLink, no longer trying to find a way to keep the network up and running. The city government isn't talking to EarthLink or doing anything else to save the network, a spokesman for Mayor Michael Nutter said Wednesday.
EarthLink closing Philadelphia Wi-Fi network
Submitted by Benton Foundation on May 13, 2008 - 7:07pmhttp://www.boston.com/business/technology/articles/2008/05/13/earthlink_...
When Web Time Is Playtime
Submitted by Benton Foundation on May 8, 2008 - 8:33amNew online games targeted at kids are increasingly social in nature, places where your children can interact with other children, and they are becoming a central part of the business plans of the people who make TV programs, toys and cereal.
The cancellation of Channel 36
Submitted by Benton Foundation on May 1, 2008 - 7:15amA look at the demise of a Los Angeles cable access channel.
Beyond Broadcast 2008: Mapping Public Media
Submitted by Benton Foundation on April 7, 2008 - 11:31amJun 17 2008 - 8:00am - Jun 17 2008 - 5:30pm
The Center for Social Media is excited to host this year's Beyond Broadcast conference. Over the past few years this has become a can't-miss event for innovative media-makers, scholars and policy experts seeking to understand the evolution of public media in a digital, participatory era.
Will Kids Pay the Price for Recall Failures?
Submitted by Benton Foundation on March 25, 2008 - 8:34pmLast updated: March 26, 2008 - 8:31pm
A new V-chip controversy?
Canadian university faces off with digital generation
Submitted by Benton Foundation on March 21, 2008 - 7:24amA Canadian university has instilled a culture of fear by threatening to expel a student for cheating because he set up an online study group on Facebook.
Journalism in the Hands of the Neighborhood
Submitted by Benton Foundation on March 10, 2008 - 7:19amA look at neighborhood journalism.
Agenda 02.27.08
Submitted by Benton Foundation on February 27, 2008 - 9:33amLast updated: February 29, 2008 - 4:48pm
Three telecom events in the coming days: 1) today's House hearing on wireless consumer protection (see story below), 2) a FCC DTV transition workshop focusing on issues for people with disabilities, and 3) the Texas Community Media Summit. For these and other upcoming media policy events see http://www.benton.org/event/2008/02/27/month/all/all
How Sticky Is Membership on Facebook?
Submitted by Benton Foundation on February 11, 2008 - 10:30amLast updated: February 21, 2008 - 11:02am
Are you a member of Facebook.com? You may have a lifetime contract.
