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02/29/12
Task Force on Broadband Releases Plan Outline
The Governor’s Task Force on Broadband recently released the Minnesota Broadband Plan Outline, a 14-page report of “recommendations that the Task Force believes will help to ensure that Minnesota meets its broadband goals and becomes a national leader in developing the economic and social benefits of ubiquitous broadband.” Governor Mark Dayton issued Executive Order 11-27 in August 2011, creating the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband and directing the Task Force to develop a Minnesota Broadband Plan Outline by January 31, 2012. The extract below, from The Journal, chronicles the Task Force perspective on this project: “The future of a...
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02/28/12
Minnesota Soldier Witnesses Son’s Birth via Broadband
Broadband does more than provide faster access to information. This touching story reveals how it can be the tool that keeps families connected. A Minnesota National Guardsman was scheduled to be home in time for his son’s birth, but apparently the baby had other plans. An extract from the MyFox9.com story is below: Those who fight in our armed forces are often away from home during important family moments -- sometimes including the birth of a child. However, new technology can help bridge large distances, and one Minnesota guardsman was able to witness his son's birth via Skype. Jon Anderson was supposed to be home for Emmet's birth, but...
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02/17/12
Connect Minnesota Releases USF Mobility Fund Eligibility Maps & Analysis
Ensuring ubiquitous availability of next-generation mobile broadband networks is critical to economic development and growth. Recognizing this importance, the Federal Communications Commission later this year will distribute $300 million in subsidies to support the construction of high-speed mobile broadband networks in areas that do not currently have mobile broadband access. Today, Connect Minnesota is releasing an analysis of the FCC’s preliminary list of areas in Minnesota that are eligible for the FCC’s Mobility Fund. On February 10, 2012, the FCC released a list of areas in Minnesota census blocks that it had determined do not...
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02/14/12
Happy Valentine's Day! Tell Us: Is Love Easier to Find in an Online World?
Ever found yourself looking for love through your computer? Match.com claims that at least 1 in 5 relationships begin online. Since 1997 a substantial number of singles have met partners through online dating sites according to a new study led by Northwestern University Associate Professor of Psychology Eli Finkel. Below is an excerpt of an article by Digital Trends that examines the science of online matchmaking: Ever tried to find love through your computer? Online dating has grown into a large, billion dollar industry over the past 15 years, and has become a mainstream way to meet your future mate. However, a new study, led by...
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