More on the "things are tough all over" front:

The Progress & Freedom Foundation, a conservative DC-based "market-oriented think tank that studies the digital revolution and its implications for public policy," has canceled plans to hold its 15th annual Aspen Summit this August at the Sundance resort in Utah's Provo Canyon.

PFF President Ken Ferree issued a statement that reads, in part:

"In light of the current economic environment, we do not think it prudent to spend our supporters' money, or ask others to spend scarce dollars, on a lavish conference at a remote facility."

Those supporters include most of the big corporate players in the telecommunications, media and computer industries. According to the Center for Media and Democracy's SourceWatch, their big issue is deregulation of the media.

Labels: internet, Sundance, television