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Free Wi-fi Prompts BellSouth to Withdraw Donation

turbosaab writes "Shortly after learning of the New Orleans plan for free city-wide wireless internet, Bellsouth Corp. withdrew an offer to donate a damaged building to be used for police headquarters. According to the Washington Post, 'Bill Oliver, angrily rescinded the offer of the building in a conversation with New Orleans homeland security director Terry Ebbert.'"

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  1. BellSouth by awinn233 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    I can't believe that they would do that, that is unacceptable. Jerks.

  2. BellSouth: "We now want the Wal-mart treatment" by smagruder · · Score: 0, Redundant

    It looks like we have another corporation here asking for a spanking.

    Now, what can we do to bring down their revenue? Hmmmm...

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    Steve Magruder, Metro Foodist