Today I was forward a news story from Yahoo News about the up and coming trend of leaving the cable tv world (and bill) behind and doing strictly online for content. This might not be for you but I’ve been doing this for about a year and and I’ll describe our setup for you to possibly help you in your decision.
Google removes censorship from searches in China
by Savan Thongvanh March 23, 2010
Yesterday Google announced that they’d be removing any form of censorship from searches in China. Since Google has been in the China they’ve always bowed to the will of the Chinese government and filtered search results. Censor no more. Chinese Googlers will now be redirected from Google.cn to Google.hk
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Intel Applauds FCC’s National Broadband Plan
by Savan Thongvanh
SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 16, 2010 – Intel Corporation today commended FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski and the FCC broadband team for delivering a meaningful and ambitious plan for U.S. leadership in broadband. The National Broadband Plan, released today, has the potential to help create jobs and spur economic growth, unleash new waves of innovation and investment, improve education and health care, and enhance the vibrancy of our democracy.
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Sprint and Verizon come out in support of the FCC’s National Broadband Plan
by Savan Thongvanh
This week Sprint and Verizon both came out with statements supporting the newly annouced National Broadband Plan. The plan outlines six goals for America’s internet. (more…)
Indian Premier League (IPL) match Chargers vs Riders on YouTube
by Savan Thongvanh March 12, 2010
Google will be showing this year’s Indian Premier League season on YouTube. The first match tonight will be the Deccan Chargers and Kolkata Knight Riders in Mumbai at 8pm IST.
AMD Sponsors Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Game Design Category
by Savan Thongvanh March 10, 2010
AMD Foundation to Sponsor Video Game Design Category for The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
Game development serves as tool to promote STEM education, social issues
SUNNYVALE, Calif. — 3/10/2010 – AMD (NYSE: AMD) today announced the AMD Foundation, in support of AMD Changing the Game, has awarded a grant to the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers. The $65,000 grant will be used to help fund the Alliance’s new video game design category for the 2010 and 2011 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.
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Bike trails now available on Google Maps
by Savan Thongvanh
Google announces today on their blog they bike trails are available on Google Maps. When you search for directions now on Google Maps you’ll have an option in addition to driving, public transportation, and walking. You can chose to map the route by bicycle.
AT&T offers a trip to the Final Four by texting keywords
by Savan Thongvanh March 4, 2010
Between now and March 9th AT&T customers can win a free trip to the Final Four. Customers can win the trip by texting the keyword for the participating school to 51234. Pitt and OSU fans will use 94253.
Your text will enter you in the contest and sign you up for scores an updates for the respective team. Not all schools are participating. See the table below from the AT&T announcement for keywords and text the keyword to 51234 or for Pitt and OSU fans text it to 94253.
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EPA says Panasonic is officially it’s green buddy for 2010
by Savan Thongvanh March 2, 2010
EPA NAMES PANASONIC HOME & ENVIRONMENT COMPANY2010 ENERGY STAR® PARTNER OF THE YEAR
Panasonic earns award for protecting the environment through manufacturing energy-efficient products.
Secaucus, NJ (March 1, 2010) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named Panasonic Home & Environment Company as a 2010 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for its outstanding contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by manufacturing energy-efficient products and helping to educate consumers about those products. Panasonic’s accomplishments will be recognized at an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. on March 18, 2010. (more…)