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Time to school the FCC on what "free" really means

July 3, 2008

Linux Journal - The Original Magazine of the Linux Community / Doc Searls

It's time to get ornery again with the FCC. Fortunately, they're asking for it, by soliciting comment on this FCC rulemaking proposal for "Service Rules for Advanced Wireless Services in the 1915-1920 MHz, 1995-2000 MHz, 2020-2025 MHz and 2175-2180 MHz Bands.

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Groups: FCC indecency process stifles creative expression

July 3, 2008

Ars Technica / ml@lasarletter.net (Matthew Lasar)

Two key media groups take aim at the FCC's bass-ackwards system for counting indecency complaints.Read More...

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FCC chief Martin: The nation's indecency czar

July 3, 2008

Inquirer front page

They hail him as a hero. He is Kevin J. Martin, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission and, for proponents of family values, the man who can shield America's living rooms from the coarse and offensive offerings of the cable television industry.

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Senators to FCC: Sirius/XM's proposal still needs work

July 2, 2008

Ars Technica / ml@lasarletter.net (Matthew Lasar)

Ars brings you the latest upchuck on Sirius/XM—the Proceeding That Would Not Die. A trio of senators tell the FCC that a merger needs more stringent conditions than the companies wantRead More...

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Pacifica Anniversary Week, Part 6 (Further reading)

July 3, 2008

Technology Liberation Front / Adam Thierer

This is the sixth and final installment in a series of essays about the legacy of the Supreme Court’s FCC v. Pacifica Foundation decision, which celebrates its 30th anniversary today. Part 1, presented a general overview of the issue.

FCC to investigate stealth advertising

July 3, 2008

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WASHINGTON -- When Wally and the Beaver came home from school, their mom often had cookies and milk waiting for them. These days, it isn't just cookies but Oreos that are featured in the plot of "7th Heaven.

FCC free Internet requirement upsets lawmakers

July 3, 2008

Geek.com / Brian Osborne

It’s clear that not everyone is on board with the idea of offering a free Internet service to the masses. The FCC has proposed a requirement in the next spectrum auction, that would require the winning bidder to offer free network access to serve 95% of the population within 10 years.

Motorola ZN5 clears FCC

July 3, 2008

Crave: The gadget blog / Kent German

We've told you already about the Motorola ZN5, but today we learned that it has been cleared by the FCC. Only the most passionate cell phone geeks know that the Federal Communications Commission holds a treasure trove of information on upcoming handsets.

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Activists focused on GTAIV? FCC indecency complaints plummet

July 2, 2008

Ars Technica / ml@lasarletter.net (Matthew Lasar)

FCC indecency complaints dropped in the third quarter of 2007, but that's just a lull in a highly politicized storm.Read More...

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Creative's Zen X-Fi player gets right with the FCC

July 2, 2008

Engadget / Thomas Ricker

Filed under: Portable Audio, Portable Video, Wireless Somebody call grandma, Creative's Zen X-Fi player just passed its FCC exam and is now ready to make a living on its own. While most of the information is locked down, it's pretty clear by that label that we can expect at least one version of the X-Fi to ship with 32GB of flash memory.

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News Cracker: FCC Approves CDMA-ized HTC Touch Pro Smartphone

July 3, 2008

Bloggers.Pakistan / noreply@blogger.com (S. M. Faisal)

On Monday, there were rumors that the HTC Touch Diamond and Raphael would be going to Sprint and Verizon. In order for this to happen, HTC would have to create CDMA versions of their hot new smartphones.

MLW as NBC: Fuck the F.C.C.

July 3, 2008

My Left Wing - Front Page / Maryscott O'Connor

This began as a comment to someone who seemed to have migrated here from DKos for the sole purpose of harassing a MLW blogger who was banned at DKos. It turned into something else, however. So, while you might not get the juxtaposition of the image and the personal tone at the beginning of this post, bear with me -- it starts making sense eventually.

FCC considers addressing product placement

July 3, 2008

U.S. Food Policy / Parke Wilde (noreply@blogger.com)

McCain: 700 MHz Spectrum Now

July 3, 2008

dailywireless.org / Sam Churchill

Sen. John McCain said at a campaign stop Tuesday that he will push for a national broadband wireless network for public safety, reports C/Net. Speaking at the National Sheriff’s Association Annual Conference, McCain said a national, interoperable public safety broadband network was long overdue.

Georgetown Partners teams with broadcasters against Sirius, XM merger

July 3, 2008

Orbitcast

Georgetown Partners is working with terrestrial radio broadcasters urging the Federal Communications Commission to deny the Sirius-XM merger, or have it reworked to be in favor of the minority-owned firm's own proposals.

Tube News: Shannen Doherty in Talks to Return to 90210, Cast Cowers in Fear

July 3, 2008

Watch with Intelligence / Aleks Chan

-- Looks like Jennie Garth and Tori Spelling aren't the only ones looking to relocate back to their home zip code: former nemesis Shannen Doherty is looking to reprise her role as Brenda Walsh on C-Dub's Beverly Hills, 90210 remake,.

Creative’s ZEN X-Fi shows up with the FCC

July 3, 2008

Gadgetell - The Tech News, Reviews, and Interesting Things Blog / Robert Nelson

Section: Audio, Portable Audio, Video, Portable Video It looks like the Creative ZEN X-Fi that we brought you yesterday was indeed accurate. The same device has just shown up at the FCC, but sadly the diagram was just showing off the backside, but the good news is that it does match up with the details that we have previously (see below image).

FCC may throw more light on TV's embedded ads

July 3, 2008

Denver Post: Golf / editor@denverpost.com (By John Dunbar / The Associated Press)

When Wally and the Beaver came home from school, their mom often had cookies and milk waiting for them.

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