Lawrence-based Wicked Broadband announces plan to install super-fast 1 gigabit Internet service to Lawrence neighborhood

Lol! That's spectacular! Not kid/work friendly however.

April 26, 2013 at 8:52 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Lawrence-based Wicked Broadband announces plan to install super-fast 1 gigabit Internet service to Lawrence neighborhood

The problem with this thread is the, "what does it do for me that Knology/AT&T can't" crowd has no idea what technology is heading towards, and might *NEVER* have streamed an HD movie from HULU, Netflix or the like. They have little idea why gigabit fiber might be important to them. That crowd cannot, currently, imagine cutting the cord to their television service and utilize an online, a la carte provider and pay $7.99 for the basic 80-100 channels. They would rather pay way too much and maintain status quo. This might sound like a dig, but its not. Unfortunately, its a problem in our nation too. We have lost much of the ability as a people to envision the future.

I am not blinded by Wicked/Freenet's failure to perform in past promises. Like another author proclaimed, I too am willing to pay $10 for a broadband lottery ticket and $6 to promote the movement. The reason EVERYONE should be excited about ANYONE willing to install fiber in our residential neighborhoods is merely the chance for an opportunity to keep up with the REST OF THE WORLD'S increasing bandwidth needs. The US is very quickly losing that race and it will take an increasing amount of time to build the infrastructure to catch back up!

-K

April 26, 2013 at 8:45 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Sound Off: Handicapped parking

Unfortunately, your argument is based once more upon speculation and accusation rather than fact or reason. A domicile, if rented, must be made available to qualified individuals no matter their level of handicap. In many instances, available living spaces in the downtown area are equipped with ramps and/or elevator access which would facilitate and accommodate handicapped individuals. While I would share your point that there are many people who abuse the handicap parking system, persecuting anyone using such a space for prolonged periods holds little merit. If anything your arguments should be based upon improving the verification system to ensure this benefit is extended to those who need it and not just those who obtain it.

January 24, 2013 at 12:53 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Sound Off: Handicapped parking

For those upset with this person being parked in the same spot for long periods of time--please remember that there are loft and apartment spaces along Mass street. Having a handicapped placard generally designates that one has a movement/locomotion hinderance (whether temporary or permanant). I would hate for someone to ask me to park much further away simply because I am handicapped and live downtown. If your argument is don't live downtown, then I must ask, are you willing to segregate downtown living spaces according to a person's physical abilities? If you are willing to have that discussion, please respond.

January 23, 2013 at 3:55 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Town Talk: Plans for Rock Chalk Park sports complex in N.W. Lawrence, including amphitheater and future arena site; N.Y. hedge funds makes local industrial purchase, plus weekly land transfers

Actually, a small amphitheater would facilitate occasions such as medal awards ceremonies during/after weather-friendly events. Of course it would generate revenue for outdoor-related rental events such as concert-in-the-park performances by local perfomers at KU, local high schools or local artists for example. Not a bad addition and one that might pay for itself over time.

October 12, 2012 at 12:03 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Water lilies invade KU’s Potter Lake

Two sterile grass carp. Problem solved. Total cost, ~$15.00. Time till solution realized, next spring.

Too easy. No doggone committees needed, time spent or money wasted to develop an effective strategy for this issue.

August 30, 2012 at 4:10 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Jet sparks curiosity

My theory: Pilot who attended school or ROTC at KU and was performing a normal (training?) mission in the area got confirmation to veer over the Lawrence area on their (return) trip home. It would not be uncommon or unheard of for the C-130 which delivered the SSG to Leavenworth to have been accompanied by an escort if the escorting pilots needed to get flight hours. From my time in the Army, I can also say that it is not uncommon for Army transports to be served by Marine units such as an F-18.

-Anywho

March 17, 2012 at 12:24 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

KU Chancellor Gray-Little outlines retention, graduation goals

That is incorrect. Being part of a round-table event to brainstorm regarding this issue, the ideas passed around focused upon doing away with some of the core class requirements and place more emphasis on increased hours in the major of choice. Most of the major institutions in the United States are moving in this direction. The obvious outcome is a more specific degree, but if you have performed a recent job search, jobs have obviously become quite specific in requirements and little emphasis is placed upon how many hours of "Western Civilization" you might have completed. The "weed out" would then fall not upon courses outside of one's major, but how they performed in the skills required for their specific learning tract.

February 8, 2012 at 10:18 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Hollywood Casino Opening

+1

February 4, 2012 at 5:14 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )

Residential real estate market endures dismal 2011

Overall there seems to be a failure to also admit bank are not lending as they used to...like it or not. To get a home now, your credit score should be over 720 with 20% down and a remaining asset balance (many times required to be liquid cash funding) to be deposited and held to pay three months of home payments. While I do not necessarily believe this is such a bad thing--moving away from the bad loans that led to the situation, it also keeps potential buyers from making moves today that were much easier to make four years ago.

January 31, 2012 at 9:55 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )