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Well hello everyone, it’s been a while! I’ve got lots to catch up on… I started my new program (Internships in Francophone Europe) 3 weeks ago, and it’s much more intense than my old program was. Every...
View ArticleNet Neutrality, Part 1-What is it and how are people reacting?
The FCC approved net neutrality rules on December 21st. Not much surprise there, but the details have been hotly debated ever since. Here’s an overview that I’ve adapted from an arstechnica article by...
View ArticleNet Neutrality, Part 2-What does it mean for you?
The net neutrality debate continues, but my focus has shifted to explain what it means for consumers as we move forward with our internet dependency. In an article by Chloe Albanesius from pcmag.com,...
View ArticleComcast’s Media Empire to be Joined by NBC Universal
On Tuesday, the FCC and the Department of Justice announced the approval of the Comcast and NBC Universal merger, a deal that will be closed by the end of the month. Four of five FCC Commissioners...
View ArticleCarry On, Folks… Pope Benedict OKs Social Media
Anyone who has been holding out on joining the social network craze until the Church gave their official approval can now proceed in a “respectful”, “honest”, and “responsible” manner. In his Message...
View ArticleFacebook Fuels Revolutions in Tunisia and Egypt
The role of the internet and social networking websites in the recent uprisings in Tunisia and Egypt is extraordinary. Despite governmental efforts to shut down communication in both countries, people...
View ArticleObama’s Plan to “Win the Future” with Wireless
At the 2011 state of the union, Obama began to hint at his plan to “win the future”, which is being called the Wireless Innovations Infrastructure Initiative. Revealing his plan in more detail at...
View ArticleAT&T-mobile: The Next Ma Bell of the Telecom Industry?
In what Arstechnica is calling “Mega-Merger Mania”, the wireless industry has been a hot topic in the news for the past week. AT&T announced on March 20th their agreement with Deutsche Telekom to...
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