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Webcasters Get Copyright Relief

Webcasting got a little bit easier on Friday, thanks to the federal government.

Kaplan Acquires Speer Software Training, Inc., National Provider of Software Education, Training and Consulting for Major U.S. Law Firms

New York, NY/Minneapolis, MN, December 5, 2000 – Kaplan, Inc. announced today that it has acquired Speer Software Training, Inc.

Do we need a second Internet?

Speaking at SafeNet 2000, a Clinton advisor calls for a second, more secure Internet for critical communications and commerce. The downside? No anonymity.

FCC PROPOSES CHANGES IN DEFINING COMMERCIAL RADIO MARKETS

The FCC is seeking comment on whether and how it should modify its existing definition of radio markets and the methods it uses in counting radio stations for purposes of applying its ownership rules. In a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted on December 6, the Commission said that its current method of defining a radio […]

A clash over filters to block Internet smut

Congress mulls mandatory Internet filters in schools and libraries, but others say it’s a parent’s responsibility.

Viviance new education Attracts High Profile International Board Members

Global Online Education Service Provider Gains Veteran Expertise, Valuable Relationships to Extend Lead in the eLearning Industry and Reinforce Company’s Momentum and “Education First” Philosophy!

Young people expected to get Internet again at Herrick Library

HOLLAND — It has been two months since Holland West Middle School student Amber Harris has been allowed to get on the Internet at the Herrick District Library.

Michigan State U. may alter copyrighting, patent policies

(U-WIRE) EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State University may soon hold the copyright to scholarly work commissioned or paid for by the university.

Higher Education and the Markeplace

A QUESTION FOR DR. SPANIER: KATHLEEN PAVELKO ON PRIVATIZATION OF HIGHER ED Editor’s Note: Each Beaver Stadium Pictorial this season contains a column in which distinguished individuals pose questions about Penn State to President Graham Spanier. Today’s question is from Kathleen Pavelko, president of WITF, Inc., the public broadcasting and telecommunications center in Harrisburg and […]

FCC Makes Sprectrum Available for New Fixed Satellite Services at KU-BAND; Seeks Comment on Licensing New Fixed Service at 12 GHz

NGSO FSS can provide a variety of new services to the public, such as high-speed Internet access, plus other types of high-speed data, video and telephony services. Because of its ability to serve large portions of the earth’s surface, NGSO FSS can bring advanced services to rural areas. The Commission also adopted technical criteria so […]