How President Obama’s Stimulus Plan can Help the HyperLocal Internet
Jan 27, 2009 Businesses, Live Local
President Obama presented an $825 billion economic stimulus plan this month, $6 billion of which is proposed to expand high-speed Internet access in rural and undeserved communities. The theory is that spreading Internet access to underprivileged communities will help build jobs and increase innovation and efficiency in the US.
This is very exciting for those of us involved in HyperLocal content as it will only make the possibilities for localizing the Internet even stronger. Areas still using dial-up modems to connect to the Internet will have access to broadband connections. We will begin to see more people from these small areas joining social networks, starting blogs and connecting more openly with others online.
March 20th, 2010 at 5:38 am
Barack Obama’s book, “The Audacity of Hope,” provides a catchy title. It has an idea of bravery mixed with full confidence. There is nothing Pollyanna concerning this. I may not support almost everything he tells, but he’s our president, as well as for me, he creates confidence. That can do more for any region than any number of backroom deals. Hope gives us energy, and energy sustains us through trying times. Boy, we’ve had them. I’m from West Texas, and I did not vote for Bush. When McCain ran against Obama, I was a citizen of Arizona, but I gave audacious hope a chance. The fight for progress and laying the foundations of prosperity will not be over. I have come across the quips of those who don’t believe Obama is capable of it. But step back a moment. Would anyone have all of us fail just to tarnish the star of an incumbent for whom they didn’t vote? Keeping our priorities straight, let’s work together with this president and build our future.