Monthly Archives: June 2007

Edwards on Net Neutrality

Posted on June 16, 2007 by BrianR

While I work to fight HB1587 in the NC house I was wondering where our Presidential candidates might stand on this bill. HB1587 is ANTI-Net Neutrality on a very local level. Federal anti-net neutrality legislation isn’t going fast enough for … Continue reading →

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Burning Man 2001 Video

Posted on June 15, 2007 by BrianR

In 2001 I went to Burning Man for the first time. I went by myself. I didn’t know anyone there. (Thanks to Mike L I got introduced to some Burners.) I drove up with someone I met just before the … Continue reading →

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More Indy coverage of HB1587

Posted on June 15, 2007 by BrianR

Fiona Morgan writes another great article about HB1587. She covers the important parts of the last vote in the NC House Public Utilities Committee meeting well. I know because I was there. Here is one part I didn’t know about. … Continue reading →

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NC House Public Utilities Committee Vote on HB1587

Posted on June 14, 2007 by BrianR

On June 6, 2006, the NC House Public Utilities Committee voted to move forward on House Bill 1587. HB1587 places severe restrictions on NC cities that work to provide superior broadband Internet, cable TV and phone service. The city of … Continue reading →

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Live Blog Sports

Posted on June 14, 2007 by BrianR

Just after I posted my vlog entry about live blogging important local events I just saw this post by Romenesko. (Hat Tip to Ed Cone) Seems a reporter got kicked out of a NCAA basketball game for LIVE BLOGGING. Courier-Journal … Continue reading →

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Why live blogging is important Video

Posted on June 14, 2007 by BrianR

Here is a vlog post I made about live blogging events and why its important. Basically I discuss how sharing information about important events can increase local knowldege and get more people civically involved. More information is better. (I use … Continue reading →

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Understanding A Bad Bill

Posted on June 14, 2007 by BrianR

LUX.ET.UMBRA has a blog post about the bad bill HB1587. I appreciate his post and a look at both sides who work for and against this bill. Please go read his post. Here is my response. Right now many rural … Continue reading →

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Town of Carrboro Opposes HB1587

Posted on June 13, 2007 by BrianR

Last night the Town of Carrboro passed a resolution opposing HB1587. They join the Cities of Wilson and Fayetteville plus the Town of Chapel Hill opposing hb1587 – The Local Government Fair Competition Act. Thank you Mayor and Alderman! Town … Continue reading →

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Town of Chapel Hill Opposes HB1587

Posted on June 11, 2007 by BrianR

The Town of Chapel Hill has passed a resolution to opposed NC House Bill 1587. (Memorandum about opposition) They join the Cities of Wilson and Fayetteville in sending a strong message to the NC House that the Local Government Fair … Continue reading →

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WWDC announcements

Posted on June 11, 2007 by BrianR

Lots of announcements at Apple WWDC 2007. They showed off Leopard. That was cool… Here are the parts that stood out to me. 4) Time Machine – Looks like this backup application may work magic for Apple users. Especially the … Continue reading →

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