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Obama Says Internet Will Save America

Every percentage point increase in broadband adoption creates 220,000 jobs. US President-Elect Barack Obama clearly understands that correlation. In his video address this weekend, Obama reveals that his economic recovery plan involves raising broadband penetration. Since his plan aims to create 2.5 million jobs, he’s probably targeting a twelve percent increase in broadband adoption.

If Obama can convince Congress that the Internet will help save America from recession, then I can’t wait for Inauguration Day.

(Via Lidija Davis.)

December 8, 2008 · 3 Comments

Blast from the Past: Internet Power!

Want to see how far we’ve come? Andy Baio posts an old video about the Internet — from 1995. Love the title: Internet Power!

In case you think the fast and free frontier days are behind us, check out this 2007 video on Web 2.0. This ride’s only getting wilder, baby.

March 21, 2008 · 1 Comment