Take a look at Kansas City's newsie elite discussing the top issues this week . . .
Of course this week Google Fiber leads just about every discussion.
A controversial rifle raffle from a Missouri politico who prefers not to answer any questions is the next topic.
The discussion then turns to immigration and the only thing that's assured is that neither Mary Sanchez nor Jack Cashill represent a politically viable point of view during an election year wherein both parties DESPERATELY want the Latino vote.
Finally . . . Fanboy talk over something stupid that the Mizzou coach said is the last topic up for debate.
All things considered, this was one of their better shows for one of the most eventful Kansas City weeks in recent memory.
After reading the Google Fiber legal and privacy policy's there is no way and hell I'm signing up. Whatever happened to "Do No Evil"?
ReplyDeleteCheck out this load of bullshit.
ReplyDeleteYesterday, Google released details of the new Google Fiber internet and tv service which will be offered to select locations in Kansas City, Kan. and Kansas City, Mo. As part of their announcement presentation yesterday, Google makes the bold assertion that having a direct fiber optic connection to your home will increase its value. In fact, they suggest that the value may rise as much as $2,000-$5000, and compare it to such improvements as installing new windows or remodeling a kitchen.
Oh Google is in the real estate appraisal business now?
ReplyDeleteQuestions to Ask at Google-Fiber Announcement
ReplyDeleteJuly 23, 2012
Listed are pertinent questions to ask Google at its Google Fiber announcement July 26th, given Google’s “launch-first, fix-later” philosophy, and its PR practice of omitting material facts and information.
3.Quantification of subsidies: Given the agreement Kansas City gives Google for 10+ years: free central office space, free power, no charge “for access to the City’s assets and infrastructure” (Sect. 2c-d, 3), no charge for rights of way, permits and inspection fees (Sect. 3), free city office space (Section 5c), settlement-free interconnections with anchor institutions (Sect. 5q), and free marketing and direct mail (Sect. 5p) — substantial business subsidies not available to competitors — what is the estimated total, and per-subscriber-amount of public subsidies that Google extracted from Kansas City taxpayers?
ReplyDelete4. Level playing field? Why should only Google get special multi-million dollar subsidies from Kansas City taxpayers that are unavailable to Google’s broadband competitors: Time Warner Cable, AT&T-UVerse, and SureWest? Were large city taxpayer-subsidies always part of Google’s plan to “offer service at a competitive price?” And why should all city taxpayers be forced to subsidize luxury broadband service that they don’t need or want, and won’t subscribe to?
Does Google plan to hire any more than the 2-3 Google Kansas City employees they indicated they would hire at a town hall meeting?
ReplyDeleteSounds like TW propagandists to me...
ReplyDeleteJust because it gives Google a black eye, doesn't make it propaganda. This is yet another corporate handout from the city. Taking from taxpayer's pockets to put it into mega corporation pockets.
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