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American Airlines takes lead in in-flight WiFi race
The race is over for domestic airlines looking to turn their planes into flying WiFi hotspots; American Airlines is first off the runway. But can offering onboard Internet access help smooth out passenger turbulence created by additional charges for carry-on bags, food, even blankets and pillows? The race is over for domestic airlines looking to turn their planes into flying WiFi hotspots; American Airlines is first off the runw... more
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Obama addresses US mayors in Miami
Democratic nominee Senator Barack Obama was the keynote speaker at the luncheon for the US Conference of Mayors June 21st in Miami, FL. While the Mayors' issues and Obama's address were the issues and highlight of the day, there was a special group in attendance by invitation for whom the Senator's messages truly hit home. In the back of the luncheon hall was a gathering of high school students from Miami's Young Women's Preparatory Academy, the first single sex public school in the County.
While the Mayors listened intently to Obama's proposals to help their cities and towns with problems ranging from high energy costs brought on by Washington catering to Big Oil, to the effects of unchecked immigration, this attentive and polite group of young women focused on his comments related to issues they felt had a direct impact on them. Specifically, they were impressed with his dedication to education and commitment to expanding wireless access for all.
Isis Gottlieb-Guidance Counselor to the girls encouraged them to speak about what Obama's proposals meant to them. The girls said that his plans for helping schools and teachers suffering from budget shortfalls would have a direct impact on them. When schools are forced to reduce the number of textbooks to keep their buses on the road, education suffers. They also were most impressed with the Senator's focus on the Internet and wireless access. Many politicians today aren't of the "Tech Generation" and perhaps don't realize the potential of opportunities for learning and growth when wireless is more accessible. Senator Obama said that "surely the country that invented the Internet should be able to make access more widely available." He envisioned a time when all cities and towns would be able to offer wireless access to all schools and libraries as well as their communities.
Some highlights of Barack's speech included observations on how Washington has failed cities and towns when it comes to disaster relief, immigration problems, the effects of high energy costs on services and education and said that "neglect is not a policy. Communities should not be succeeding despite Washington but with a helping hand from Washington."
Obama added that while he respected and admired his opponent's service to his country, he would not be the partner to communities that is necessary going forward. He said McCain has different priorities than the average American. For example, he said, "McCain wants to give $2-trillion in tax breaks to big corporations and wealthy individuals at the same time that he opposes expanding funding to the COPS program and community development programs. That's just more of the same in Washington," he said.
More pictures of the event can be found here: http://s162.photobucket.com/albums/t277/barkway/Obama/ Democratic nominee Senator Barack Obama was the keynote speaker at the luncheon for the US Conference of Mayors June 21st in Miami, FL... more -
FCC Delays Free Wireless Internet Plans
The FCC had hoped to vote on a proposal that would require the winner of a spectrum auction next year to build out a free wireless broadband network in June, but those plans have been hindered yet again.
The network would be required to cover half of the country's citizens within four years, and 95 percent within a decade. However, certain types of content wouldn't be viewable on the network. It is this censorship that is part of the reason for the delay. While the efforts are meant to keep children protected from inappropriate content, it is not exactly clear how this would work, although the chairman apparently supports allowing adults to opt out.
The proposal might be up for a vote again at the July meeting. If voted and approved, the auction could occur by the end of the year. The FCC had hoped to vote on a proposal that would require the winner of a spectrum auction next year to build out a free wireless bro... more -
Access your Smart Bro Motorola Canopy Page and Speed up your Wireless Internet Con...
Why will i wanna go and access my Motorola Canopy Page, you ask? Well, it can help you to speed up and manage your Smart Bro internet connection or any internet connection actually that uses the Motorola Canopy Lite or even the older Canopy. By default, your Internet Service Provider may have disabled access to it Why will i wanna go and access my Motorola Canopy Page, you ask? Well, it can help you to speed up and manage your Smart Bro internet ... more
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High-speed Internet trials planned for Southwest Airlines
Being a loyal customer of Southwest, I was very excited to hear that they plan to begin trials of satellite-to-airplane broadband Internet service sometime this summer.
Spokeswoman Marilee McInnis said that initially Southwest plans to test the service on four planes, but because the airline's planes fly many different routes, she did not anticipate--at least not yet--that travelers would be able to plan to fly on one of those planes.
That means that in the early going at least, the service--which will allow passengers to access the Internet if they have their own Wi-Fi-enabled laptops--will be available at random. Being a loyal customer of Southwest, I was very excited to hear that they plan to begin trials of satellite-to-airplane broadband Inte... more -
Free Starbucks!
Come to the main Starbucks on Grand River (not the one in Barnes and Noble) on Tuesday Nov 27th from 4:30 to 6:30 pm to receive free Starbucks!
We will be giving out gift cards, as well as coffee mugs and Current gear sweatpants and beanies.
There is Wi-Fi at the Starbucks, so bring your computer to sign up for Current.com!
We will be showing video content from Current TV on the wall while we are there, so come check it out!!!
Tell all your friends, look for the ads around campus when we get back from break, or check out the facebook event page!
http://msu.facebook.com/event.php?eid=8543021067 Come to the main Starbucks on Grand River (not the one in Barnes and Noble) on Tuesday Nov 27th from 4:30 to 6:30 pm to receive free S... more -
Is Stealing Wireless Wrong?
Illegal? Yes. Immoral??? Hmmm... You tell me. This is a great BBC article on the subject.
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