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June 10, 2010

14:28
Industry Advisory Group Isn't Substitute for the FCC
It only took a couple of months, but the telecom industry, with some other chosen companies, established a technical playpen that could have far-reaching implications for Internet policy. read more
14:26
OECD Broadband Stats -- USA ranks 15th in Penetration
The OECD has released new statistics on broadband penetration in OECD countries as of December 2009. read more
14:24
States roll out ONC-approved IT plans
Maryland, New Mexico and Utah have received the green light from Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology to move forward with a plan to implement a functioning health information technology exchange. The three states are working to streamline the transfer of electronic health data among hospitals, physicians and patients through these exchanges. read more
14:23
Nobody Wants to Pay Taxes to Save Newspapers, and Why Should They?
The newspaper industry is almost, but not quite, running like a headless chicken in the last throes of life thanks to the digital revolution. Can it be supported by extra taxes? Should it be? read more
14:22
The Anti-Web Movement Is Gathering Pace
It's created billions in sales, gave media companies their first taste of the Internet, encouraged self-expression where there was oppression and caused an explosion in publisher plurality. But, after 15 years as the net's publishing platform of choice, a movement is growing that wants to put the web back in its box. read more
14:20
Huawei's Brave New World
A Q&A with Kevin Zhang, vice president of global marketing at Huawei Technologies. read more
14:16
On the Media: Las Vegas Review-Journal bares its claws
This headline is presented in partnership with:The Las Vegas Review-Journal has filed lawsuits against more than 30 websites and blogs it says used its works without permission. So what is fair use? Courts have drawn no... read more
14:15
Online literary magazine Rumpus sows community
This headline is presented in partnership with:The Rumpus launched its beta site in December 2008 with a definitive statement about its intentions. read more
14:12
New local health site combines journalism, social media
This headline is presented in partnership with:The Lawrence Journal-World has launched a new local health site, WellCommons, which integrates social media with journalism. read more
14:10
Film project gives homeless and vulnerable a voice in Leeds
This headline is presented in partnership with:A new film-making project in Leeds is helping the city's most vulnerable people find their voice - and become social entrepreneurs at the same time. read more
14:08
Libraries prepare for cuts as the state tightens its belt
This headline is presented in partnership with:Gov. Chris Christie's (R-NJ) proposed budget cuts state aid to libraries by 74 percent. read more
07:44
Efforts in Gulf to Limit Flow of Spill News
Journalists struggling to document the impact of the oil rig explosion have repeatedly found themselves turned away from public areas affected by the spill, and not only by BP and its contractors, but by local law enforcement, the Coast Guard and government officials. read more
07:40
AT&T Said to Expose iPad Users' Addresses
A group of hackers said Wednesday that it had obtained the e-mail addresses of 114,000 owners of 3G Apple iPad. read more
07:39
When to Buy Your Child a Cellphone
At what age should you buy your child a cellphone? And when you do buy that first phone, what kind should it be? read more
07:37
Google Blasts Apple on Ad Rules
Google blasted Apple for imposing new rules on developers that could bar Google and other rivals from selling ads inside iPhone and iPad applications, the latest sign of growing tensions between the two Silicon Valley powerhouses. read more
07:34
Facebook and National PTA join forces on online child safety
Facebook is teaming up with the National PTA to spread information to kids, parents and teachers about how to responsibly and safely use the Internet, the two organizations said. read more
07:33
More sets, DVRs have changed the TV picture
Nearly 53% of all viewers watch TV alone. read more
07:31
California political ad spending set for record
California is set for a year of record spending on political advertising after Meg Whitman poured $80 million into her successful bid to win the Republican nomination to replace Arnold Schwarzenegger as the state's governor. read more
07:30
Google could face privacy complaint
Privacy International, the London-based pressure group, is planning to file a criminal complaint with the UK police over Google's interception of private WiFi data. read more
07:28
Sen Franken Grills Justice Official on Comcast-NBCU
Sen Al Franken (D-MN) took aim at the Comcast-NBC Universal merger in a Senate Antitrust Subcommittee hearing June 9 on antitrust enforcement, as a top Justice Department official promised that the department would not rely on any stakeholders' promises when vetting a merger. read more