6.18.2007

Anchorage's wi-fi revolution

Just saw this article in the Anchorage Daily News, indicating that downtown may be outfitted with free wi-fi sometime this summer. I wonder if its speed will be as molasses-like as mine, which I pay through the nose for... regardless, it's nice to see Alaska making strides in the technology department!

In other internet-related news, the Inupiat village of Shishmaref located on an island in way-northern Alaska has turned to the internet for help in saving itself from falling into the ocean. They've started this incredibly well-designed website soliciting funds and expertise to assist them in saving their town from beachfront erosion related to global warming. The website has some pretty amazing photos and video of buildings falling into the sea and other erosion-related destruction.

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