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Schiff, who became chairman of the House Intelligence Committee this year, said the panel plans to focus some of its work on social media sites. An early goal is to ensure Facebook, Google and Twitter aren’t weaponized by malicious actors during the 2020 presidential election, as Russian agents were able to do in 2016.... |
Other Democratic leaders also have pledged to scrutinize Silicon Valley’s expansive corporate footprint. On the House Judiciary Committee, a panel with jurisdiction over the legal issues facing the tech industry, lawmakers said they would hold hearings on whether companies including Amazon, Facebook and Google are too ... |
"We've seen sort of a pattern, frankly, of [tech] making promises, deceiving the public and even trying to destroy competition,” Cicilline said. |
And Pallone, who oversees the tech-focused House Energy and Commerce Committee, said in a recent interview that the committee plans to probe “concerns about hate speech and misinformation and algorithms.” The committee already has announced a hearing to study the tech industry’s lack of diversity. |
The panel’s work began Tuesday with an inaugural hearing on online privacy. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) opened the session by saying some tech giants’ data-collection practices “undoubtedly give Americans the creeps,” pointing to recent reports that apps pass sensitive information, including details about women’s mens... |
The frustrations with the tech industry span the Capitol: Rep. Greg Walden (R-Ore.), who chaired hearings with top tech executives on the Energy and Commerce Committee last year, also endorsed a federal law during the session Tuesday. In the Republican-controlled Senate, lawmakers plan to hold their own hearing focused... |
Adding to the pressure on Silicon Valley are new, tech-savvy Republicans who arrived this year in the Senate, including Sen. Josh Hawley (Mo.). The former Missouri attorney general has spent his first two months in the chamber sharply criticizing tech giants’ privacy practices and urging the Trump administration to tak... |
"I think it's time we take a very hard look at what these companies are doing in terms of data collection and disclosure,” Hawley said in a recent interview. “What I would consider progress by the end of the year is to see signs that the current legal arrangement is actually being enforced." |
But lawmakers said the pressure is on the whole of Congress — not only newly galvanized House Democrats — to respond to the scandals of last year and set clear rules to keep Silicon Valley in line. |
“I think, 2018, a lot of it was still basic education to members, to the public, and trying to have the companies at least acknowledge they have some responsibility from a public policy standpoint,” said Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-Va.), who has called for regulation to address troubles with social media. |
MoMA’s Kraftwerk retrospective, in which the electronic music pioneers performed all eight of their studio albums live in the museum, will travel to the Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall performance space. |
The shows will take place Feb. 6 through 14 in 2013 (because nothing says Valentine’s Day like meandering German electronic music). At MoMA, tickets for the concerts were wonderfully affordable–just $25, limited to two per person. They’ll be more expensive across the pond, £60 ($96.62), and capped off at four per perso... |
Fact: Rockers The Libertines thrilled fans by unveiling a new song during their performance at Scotland's T In The Park festival on Saturday night (11Jul15). The band has not played the event since 2004, and they marked their return to the stage by debuting new song Fame and Fortune, from their upcoming album Anthems F... |
Fact: British rockers The Libertines will headline this summer's (15) T In The Park festival in Scotland, marking the event's first year at a new venue in the grounds of Strathallan Castle in Perthshire. |
Fact: The Libertines star Pete Doherty has debuted his Amy Winehouse tribute track, Flags of the Old Regime. Proceeds from the song, which features the line, "I don't wanna die anymore/Any more than I did wanna die before", will benefit the Amy Winehouse Foundation. The song will be available to download in March (15).... |
Fact: British rockers The Libertines are extending their comeback to Europe by announcing a series of shows following their reunion at the British Summer Time Hyde Park event in London on 5 July (14). They will later play at the Benicassim festival in Spain as well as dates in France, Holland, Belgium and Germany throu... |
Fact: Cult rockers The Libertines will continue their comeback with a headlining set at the Benicassim music festival in Spain on 19 July (14). The band have already confirmed they will reunite for the first time in four years at the British Summer Time Hyde Park event in London on 5 July (14). |
Quote: "Keep the 5th July free." Rocker Carl Barat fuels rumours The Libertines will reunite for a special gig in London's Hyde Park this summer (14). The profile picture on the group's Facebook.com page has also been changed to a map of the London park. The group split in 2004. |
Fact: Former The Libertines and Dirty Pretty Things rocker Carl Barat has received more than 1,000 applications from hopeful musicians eager to join his new band. The guitarist posted an advert for a drummer, bassist and guitarist on his website earlier this year (14) and he has been inundated with requests. |
Fact: British rocker Carl Barat has joined new band Eyes On Film. The Libertines star will make his live debut with the group at a gig in London on 16 August (12). |
Fact: British rocker Carl Barat is to play a low-key gig in a tiny London pub for 50 competition winners. The Libertines star is giving away 25 pairs of tickets to winners of an email raffle. The show will take place at an undisclosed bar on Monday (21Mar11). |
Quote: "I collect items from the Spanish Civil War - flags and patches and so on... I get them out when I'm drunk and show people. I've also got a big mug collection." The Libertines star Carl Barat on what he hoards. |
Quote: "How will I spend Christmas? Well, I'm having a baby so I don't know. Maybe we'll end up spending it in a manger. Or a maternity ward. She's due around Christmas Day. I'll probably be in a maternity ward..." The Libertines rocker Carl Barat is set for a very special Christmas - his girlfriend's about to give bir... |
Quote: "I was outside a venue in L.A. and three girls said, 'Can you write Libertine on our arms, so we can get them tattooed?' After the gig, they were outside with their dad - who was really angry." The Libertines rocker Carl Barat is always happy to please his fans. |
Fact: Rapper Tinie Tempah is following in the footsteps of singer Will Young and Libertines rocker Carl Barat by making a speech at England's prestigious Oxford University. The star will talk to students on Sunday (31Oct10) about his rise to fame. |
Quote: "It's fine! I mean, Jesus, did The Libertines ever rehearse? Honestly, it'll be fine and dandy." THE LIBERTINES rocker Carl Barat is confident the reformed band's lack of rehearsal time will not affect their comeback shows later this month (Aug10). |
Fact: Pete Doherty's reformed Libertines are set to become film stars - the band is planning to turn its rehearsals for upcoming festival appearances into a documentary. Filming begins later this month (Aug10) as the group prepares to perform at the Leeds and Reading festivals in England. |
Fact: Libertines rocker Carl Barat is heading to England's prestigious Oxford University to take part in a panel discussion on 27 April (10). The guitarist will be joined by Reverend And The Makers' Jon MCClure and Babyshambles' Drew MCConnell for a debate in the Oxford Union. |
Quote: "Any addict will tell you that every day is like a running battle. But the Tai Chi is great for me. It's all about balance and serenity." Troubled Libertines star Pete Doherty has a newfound passion for the ancient martial art. |
Fact: Former Libertines star Carl Barat plans to shoot a movie with Reverend and The Makers singer JON MCCLURE. Barat will act in the film, while MCClure will direct. |
Quote: "My heart caved in. I was destroyed. Not by the fall-out, but by seeing him (on TV performing) without me. Whatever happened, I would never, ever do a gig without him and call myself The Libertines." British rocker Pete Doherty is still angry with his former bandmate Carl Barat for his decision to continue their... |
Quote: "I'd love to do it. We haven't got a date yet but it will happen if Pete stays on his current trajectory. He's very keen." Rocker Carl Barat is hoping Pete Doherty can wean himself off drugs so they can stage a Libertines reunion. |
Quote: "Well, it's going to happen. It's unfinished business, isn't it?" British rocker Pete Doherty is determined The Libertines reunion will go ahead. |
Quote: "I've had enough of democracy and sharing - I want to be a selfish b**tard for a while!" Former The Libertines and Dirty Pretty Things rocker CARL BARAT on why he is launching a solo career. |
Fact: Disbanding British rockers Dirty Pretty Things are making their final gig a charitable one - the band, fronted by former Libertines star CARL BARAT, will headline the Jail Guitar Doors/Real Fits concert at the Hackney Round Chapel in London on 11 December (08). Barat announced their plans to split earlier this mo... |
Quote: "I like the glamorous indie rock look, like The Libertines. But you know, without the heroin needle sticking out of my arm." GOSSIP GIRL star Ed Westwick on his sense of style. |
Quote: "For me and PETE (DOHERTY) it was all or nothing. It was either the top of the world or the bottom of the canal. It wasn't too different from falling madly in love; when you don't even entertain the thought that it could ever end." Dirty Pretty Things frontman CARL BARAT on the highs and lows of his relationship... |
Thanks to everyone who took part in Social Media Day! The global response was amazing. So far, more than 9,000 tweets have used the #SocialUN hashtag. |
You can see more tweets, photos and videos from the day in this Storify compilation. |
You can now watch the five sessions online here. |
A video of the full day is available on the UN YouTube channel. |
The parents of missing 6-year-old Isabel Celis made tearful pleas in English and Spanish on Wednesday for the return of their daughter. |
"We are here today to plea for the safe return of our baby girl, Isabel," said Becky Celis at a 2 p.m. press conference. |
"Please, please, to the person or persons who have Isabel: Tell us your demands. Tell us what you want," said Sergio Celis. |
"We love you, Isabel, and we miss you so much. We will never give up looking for you," he said. |
The Celises also thanked the investigators and supporters who are looking for their daughter, who was last seen at 11 p.m. on Friday when she went to bed. |
Tucson Police Chief Roberto Villaseñor said investigations like Isabel's take time, defending the pace of the department's work on the case. |
"Forensic work takes time. Investigative work takes time. We’re trying to do the best we can with limited information," he said at a Wednesday afternoon press conference. |
Investigators have turned their attention to washes and drainage areas in the search for Isabel, Tucson Police Chief Roberto Villaseñor said Wednesday morning. |
"We're not gonna take the chance of overlooking anything," Villaseñor said at a morning press conference. |
Investigators have gathered surveillance video from businesses and homes, but have not said if they've found anything on the tapes. |
They are also looking into reports of dogs barking early on the morning Isabel disappeared, Tucson Police said at an 8 p.m. news conference Wednesday. |
ABC News reported Wednesday morning that neighbors have been given questionnaires asking for information about surveillance cameras, dogs barking, and who she is normally with and what she is seen doing. |
Villaseñor said Tuesday night that the investigation is moving from the search phase to an investigative phase. Personnel have been scaled back to about 50 from about 150 working in the neighborhood and areas near the Celis home, the Huffington Post reported. |
Meanwhile, behavioral analysts from the FBI have completed a search of the Celis home in hopes of finding clues to Isabel's disappearance, Villaseñor said. |
Tucson Police said Wednesday evening that the analysts will spend Thursday reviewing interviews conducted by its investigators. |
Sergio Celis discovered his daughter missing from her bedroom the following Saturday morning. After searching the home, the police were contacted around 8 a.m. |
While the family was cleared to return to the home Tuesday, they've chosen not to, KOLD News reported. |
A search of Los Reales Landfill was completed on Tuesday afternoon, with no breakthroughs, Villaseñor said. |
Tucson Police said Wednesday evening that they have now received more than 300 tips in the case. |
An $30,000 reward is being offered through 88-CRIME for information that leads to Isabel. The Center for Missing & Exploited Children is encouraging anyone with tips to call (800) THE-LOST or leave a tip online through its CyberTipline. |
A second vigil was held Tuesday evening in at Freedom Park to show support for the Celis family. |
In recognition of, and honoring the institutional value of, the Dignity of Every Person, Housing and Residence Life at the University of Dayton embraces Inclusive Excellence. |
Room assignments are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. |
Students who identify as transgender are asked to discuss their housing options, room assignments and/or living environment with one or more of the following: Dean of Students, Director of Residence Life, or Title IX Coordinator. Housing and Residence Life will assist with the residential assignment on a case by case b... |
What caused the Morandi Bridge to fall remained unknown, and prosecutors said they were opening an investigation but had not identified any targets. |
Witnesses reported hearing a roar as the 45-meter bridge collapsed in a torrential rain during midday traffic on the eve of a major holiday that sees most Italians abandoning cities for beaches and mountains. |
One unidentified woman who was standing below told RAI state TV that it crumbled as if it were a mound of baking flour. |
Civil Protection authorities said at least 30 cars and three heavy vehicles were on the 80-meter section of the span that collapsed in the industrial area of warehouses. |
Ministers should set a date for bringing in a minimum student income of more than £8,000 a year which could double support for some of the poorest students, Labour has said. |
The Scottish Parliament voted to introduce a minimum student income last month following a Labour-led debate. |
Now, following the non-binding vote, the party has called for clarification on when it will be implemented. |
The recommendation for a minimum income of £8,100, linked to the Scottish Government’s living wage, was a key part of an independent review of student support published in November 2017. |
With the increase in the living wage to £9 an hour, this would now be £8,550, and is recommended to be provided through a mixture of loans and means-tested bursaries. |
For too many, getting to university and college is only the beginning of the struggle. |
It’s time our students got the financial support they need. |
College students in Scotland are currently not eligible for student loans and the maximum bursary award is around £4,000 a year, meaning some of the poorest students would have financial support doubled by the plans. |
Scottish Labour’s education spokesman Iain Gray said: “A minimum student income could double the financial support available to the poorest students in further education. |
He added: “This plan is straight from the Government’s own independent review. |
A Scottish Government spokesman said: “We support the ambition set out in the Student Support Review to achieve a minimum income for students, however significant investment is required to make this happen. |
“We have already begun to implement this by increasing the care-experienced bursary to £8,100 per year and we are providing students in further education with record levels of support – £111 million in 2018-19. |
Administrators in the SURN Principal Academy help shape an educational partnership that spans the state. |
At this time of year, many of us engage in reflection on the many things for which we are grateful. At SURN we pause a moment this week to acknowledge our gratitude for the many meaningful partnerships that breathe life and purpose into the School Leadership Institute. Our connection with William & Mary School of Educa... |
We collaborate and work with our 30 Virginia school divisions to bring quality professional learning and development to educators across the Commonwealth. Through these collaborations and experiences at William & Mary School of Education, leaders have established relationships far beyond our walls. This fall principals... |
The opportunity to network and to collaborate with peers is cited as a strength of virtually every workshop and program at SURN. Learning and innovating together to enhance student achievement is a hallmark of what we accomplish in partnership with each other, and relationships are at the core of this. We look forward ... |
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at SURN! |
By Jamon H. Flowers, M.Ed. |
As the SURN Principal Academy began its sixth cohort of principals from across the state this summer, we were joined by a familiar face in a new space. Jamon H. Flowers, M.Ed., joined the EPPL program as a full time doctoral student and joined SURN as a graduate assistant. Jamon was familiar with SURN as a principal pa... |
Jamon Flowers, center, returns to the SURN Principal Academy in a new capacity. |
During my tenure as a principal, I spent most of my time coaching, supporting, inspiring, and problem-solving for others, but that all changed in 2012 when I became a participant in the SURN Principal Academy. My eyes were opened to how incredibly valuable it was to take time outside of my school for my own professiona... |
Through the SURN Principal Academy, I had opportunities to connect with other principals from our network, including schools similar to mine and schools that were vastly different. Our collaboration increased my effectiveness as a principal and attracted me to actively participate in the on-going research and professio... |
Now it is four years later and I have returned “home,” but in a different capacity. Instead of being a principal participant, I am a graduate assistant at SURN. In this role, I meet and work with principals who have a wide range of years of experiences, serve different school types, and strongly desire to improve the q... |
Commitment to ensuring that every student within the SURN school division network encounters an effective principal is a driving force in my dedication and excitement to work in this institute. As the old adage states, “home is where the heart is;” it is good to be home. |
We agree, Jamon. Welcome back! |
Hillary Clinton traveled to Florida last week with a clear goal: to stoke resentment about the state's outlaw status in the Democratic campaign and draw a parallel between her losing battle in the Democratic primary of 2008 and the misery visited on Florida Democrats in the general election of 2000. "We still have nigh... |
SPRINGFIELD, FL (WJHG/WECP) The Rutherford football is yet another example of a local sports team that is down, but not out, in the wake of Hurricane Michael. |
Rutherford a school certainly among the hardest hit in our area, in terms of damage from the storm. |
I was able to spend a little time Tuesday afternoon with Rams head football coach Loren Tillman, who is like many teachers, coaches and administrators throughout the different school districts in our area, are doing double-duty! |
They're working on their own damaged homes, and those of family and friends. And they're trying to work back into some routine when it comes to school, and for the coaches, high school athletics. |
Tillman and his cohorts at Rutherford dealing with badly damaged buildings and facilities, like the new and old gyms, the equipment room and even his practice field, where the goal posts are bent. And the field has huge divots from large recovery trucks driving on it. |
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