From the Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC) included this in their news alert (http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2010/05/07/4775398.htm). (http://www.smileycons.com/img/emotions/91.gif)
I'm sure that somebody in the area is following all opportunities to grab as much tax payer $$ as possible for Elk County. Thought I'd give you a heads up since most people don't follow this particular niche.
Broadband Initiatives Program
May 07, 2010 (FIND, Inc. via COMTEX) -- SUMMARY: The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) announced its general policy and application procedures for the second round of funding under the broadband initiatives (the Second Round NOFA), established pursuant to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) for the Broadband Initiatives Program (BIP), on January 22, 2010 at 74 FR 3820. In that Second Round NOFA, RUS announced the opening of a future window for specific grants for Satellite, Rural Library Broadband, and Technical Assistance, and that any requirements would be outlined in the Request for Proposals (RFP). This RFP outlines those requirements.
BTW: TMCs audience are the various bandits, leeches, whatever; that want to get paid for writing the grant applications.
What a complete waste of tax dollars. >:(
Rural library broad band is a waste? How so?
I have the same question. Having broadband in rural libraries I think would be a help to people. If I lived in a rural area I would want that and someone has to write the grants and that takes time.
I should think it would be a great thing.
Quote from: Diane Amberg on May 10, 2010, 04:44:50 PM
Rural library broad band is a waste? How so?
Libraries should be locally or state funded, after the basic needs are met. Its just like any business or family budget, you pay for housing first, utils second, ect ...... then you get to budget for entertainment ect and if theres not enough money then it doesn't get funded.
Feds don't belong in state business.
Computer is not always used for entertainment. They use them for learning tools as this is 2010.
Computer technology expands the usage of reading and viewing resources in our local libraries. In today's world, books are only part of the overall process for learning, entertainment and cultural interaction. Local libraries all over the country are taking advantage of the Rural Library Initiative. Such programs help us to connect with someone else, other than those who share our own beliefs, opinions and experiences. Heaven knows we need more opportunities for expanding our horizons.
I agree that computers, technology, and the internet are all pretty great things. Libraries are even greater. My point is this, if the citizens of an area want broadband capabilities in their library then it should be paid for through donations from the folks that want it. It should not be financed through grants provided by taxpayer money.
You're making a excellent point, Billy. By the way, it's probable that it's borrowed money, perhaps it's borrowed from China, instead of taxpayer money. Either way, it's not the right thing to do.
I don't disagree rudy on what your saying but the problem isn't that we don't agree that the opportunities increase with it. The problem is that there should be no federal funding of it and if there is a need for it in a community (need also means enough people using that resource on a daily basis for more than checking their facebook and email accounts) then the need can be met locally. Its about 100 bucks a month or so for satellite service. It would really need to service at least 100 people a month to be justified expense. OF which can be done by donations or a service fee for use. I wouldn't be at all opposed to having people pay a buck a hour access.thats reasonable. Shoot coffee shops are higher dollar.
In fact, libraries are in towns mostly, why not instead of setting up a sat service for just the library, why not setup a wifi for the entire town area.
Secondly, wireless internet is the future. Broadband is going to be on the way out. Wireless internet is done by creating a grid of users acting as repeaters for the net. You connect each grid through a local isp or wireless phone company. This is more efficient than one sat service for a library. Instead of taking tax dollars to fund 1 institution, why not provide it for the entire town for the same cost?
Now that would be a effective use of tax dollars and could be supported very easily.
Srkruzich, I see what you're saying but...NO NO NO! Provide internet service thru tax dollars?? No way! Plain and simple if a person wants internet service THEY should pay for it.
Quote from: Varmit on May 13, 2010, 12:05:57 PM
Srkruzich, I see what you're saying but...NO NO NO! Provide internet service thru tax dollars?? No way! Plain and simple if a person wants internet service THEY should pay for it.
Providing equal access would provide equal opportunities and helps a community to thrive.... It isn't about YOUR wallet.
Quote from: jerry wagner on May 13, 2010, 04:53:07 PM
Providing equal access would provide equal opportunities and helps a community to thrive.... It isn't about YOUR wallet.
Sure it is jerry, it is about our wallets. Internet is not a necessity. So why is it that we have to pay for someone elses internet??? Next thing you'll be wanting is for us to pay for your cable and your rent...
Quote from: jerry wagner on May 13, 2010, 04:53:07 PM
Providing equal access would provide equal opportunities and helps a community to thrive.... It isn't about YOUR wallet.
The hell if its not about my wallet! I pay for my own access, why should I have to pay for someone elses? It is already equal in that we each have the opportunity to pay for our own.