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Google/Earthlink Wins San Francisco WiFi Deal
maximander wrote to mention coverage in the San Francisco Chronicle of that city's final decision on their city-wide WiFi system. They've chosen to go with Google and EarthLink. From the article: "In choosing to negotiate with the Google-EarthLink team, the city is going with two Internet giants with marque names. Both firms have deep pockets and proven track records online, but only limited experience building a large wireless network. The project, championed by Mayor Gavin Newsom, is intended to boost the city's technology credentials and help bridge the digital divide between the Internet haves and have-nots. It has also generated intense interest from other cities looking to build similar networks. "
Congradulations, Google and Earthlink! Can I have a job now?
Zhrodague.net - I do projects and stuff too.
How does this affect me?
There are a few people who pulled everything to help the Bush reelection. Gavin Newsom (D) is probably one who helped the most. The 2004 "I declare gay marriage legal" spectacle was just precious.
I agree, but with some thoughts.
I'm anarcho-capitalist, so I firmly believe that no government is the best form of government that can exist. That being said, I am more against Federal and State governments taking charge for providing services for people, since it is much harder to vote with my feet and exit the bad services (and their costs).
Yet I also believe that individuals do have a right to select a government within small groups. San Fran is a large city, but I wouldn't live there myself. I think that if the citizens of a town really want to finance this boondoggle (it isn't being provided freely by Earthlink and Google right?), let them do it.
I wouldn't live in a town with free WiFi. I live in a TINY village 1 hour from Milwaukee and Chicago each. We have 3 cheap WiFi providers in the area (very cheap), we have DSL and we have Cable, and now we have 2 more wired providers who are testing the waters. I see no reason to give free access on the taxpayer's backs.
I do share my WiFi access point with my neighbors (only one would be considered "not middle class.") as long as they give me their MAC address to filter in. I see no reason why San Fran should be any different -- if you want the poor to have access, pay for your own access and give them access to your router or AP.
6 boneless breasts of chicken (skinless) or 6 chicken thighs (boneless and skinless)
1/2 c. soy sauce
1/2 c. sherry
2 tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 tbsp. Tabasco
1/2 c. olive oil
Melted butter
3 c. toasted bread crumbs
1 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
Marinate chicken for 2 hours in a mixture of soy sauce, sherry, olive oil, Tabasco, and mustard. Broil for 6 minutes per side (time may vary if using dark meat). Remove from oven, dip in melted butter, and roll in bread crumbs and pepper mixture. Return to broiler for 2 minutes; watch carefully. Brush with butter and broil for another minute. Serve with Sauce Bernaise:
SAUCE BERNAISE:
3 scallions or shallots, finely chopped
1 tsp. tarragon or 1 tbsp. chopped fresh tarragon
1/4 c. wine vinegar
1/4 c. white wine
2 tsp. chopped parsley
1/4 lb. butter
3 egg yolks
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. lemon juice
Dash of Tabasco
Basic Hollandaise sauce ingredients.
Cut the butter into 3 equal parts. Beat egg yolks slightly and add seasonings. Place in an enamel, glass or pottery container over hot water. Using a wire whisk, beat in 1/3 of the butter, then the second piece and then the third. Do not let the water boil. This is Hollandaise to this point. If it should curdle, add a touch of boiling water and continue stirring until it emulsifies again.
In a small pan, combine shallots, wine vinegar, wine, and chopped parsley. Bring to a boil and reduce to practically a glaze. Add this to the basic Hollandaise sauce and correct the seasoning. If tarragon is fresh, it is nice to stir in an extra amount.