Posts tagged: Innovation

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Open Office in America's Public Schools

A few weeks ago, my little brother (7th grade) interviewed both the Superintendent and Technology Coordinator for his public school district for the

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Let's get GIGABIT SPEEDS NOW at UTILITY RATES

See http://communityfiber.org.

Would you like to get a GIGABIT fiber connection to your house and office? For less than you pay the Telco/Cableco now?

Would you like to get GIGABIT fiber access within 4-5 years at most, as opposed to waiting 10 or 20 years for the Telco/Cableco to bring it to you?

Would you like to INSURE network neutrality and vendor-neutral service?

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The Ibarra Family and the future of innovation

Our youngest and brightest need access to the open Internet to thrive. If we provide access to Internet to every American we could see an exciting new generation of innovators.

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Internet for Kids at School Bring Innovation to Everyone

Teachers and students know that having access to the Internet will expand students access to educational information and increase teachers ability to prepare students for a 21st century economy.

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Everyone can become a leader using Internet innovations

As a professional in the field of online marketing and PR for small businesses, I repeat this sentiment to every one of my solopreneurial, entrepreneurial and non-profit clients: "The Internet has made it possible for one person’s good idea to blossom into a movement of millions."

More and more individuals and small businesses are realizing the rewards of using internet technology to promote t

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Why the Internet Enables INNOVATION

The Internet was the great surprise of the 20th century. No one who initially developed the network imagined it would become such a powerful engine of economic, social and political growth. This success was due largely to its open architecture, which makes the Internet accessible to anyone to use and further develop, guaranteeing maximum competition, participation and innovation.

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BPL - Broadband via Power Lines

The technology exist to provide broadband access to everyone in the country, that currently has electricity running to their homes.

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Sam Adams, Rutherford County, North Carolina

In Rutherford County, Sam Adams, a senior IBM researcher, spent thousands of dollars to erect his own broadband tower so he could continue working. But he knows not everyone has that luxury, and that widespread broadband access in the area could jumpstart a local economy that has been decimated by the disappearing textile industry.

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Layten Davis, Spring Creek NC

In remote Spring Creek, residents are trying to revive their town by building a community center that offers a computer lab and space for local businesses. But longtime resident Layten Davis says their attempts are futile without high-speed Internet.

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Martha Abraham, Mars Hill NC

Martha Abraham wanted to use the Internet to promote her rural business online. She faces severe limitations because she only has dial up access to the Internet. Martha is unable to use the full potential of the Internet to run an innovative small business.