Google Greensboro Student Initiative Underway

March 11, 2010

Steven, the Grimsley High School student highlighted in this video is so passionate about Google Greensboro and brining Google fiber to Greensboro that he’s started a Facebook group for the cause that specifically targets students. Here’s a link to the Google Greensboro student group.

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Video: Grimsley High School Student Discusses Google & a way to get Students Involved

March 11, 2010

Watch the video above to hear a Grimsley High School student discuss why Greensboro is good for Google. He also highlights a simple way students could easily get involved with the initiative during their lunch break at school.

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Google Greensboro Characters Among Us

March 11, 2010

If you’re headed to the ACC Tournament at the Greensboro Coliseum this weekend don’t be surprised if you see a group of colorful characters walking the halls. They aren’t aliens, but I guess they are the official Google Greensboro mascots. Have you nominated Greensboro for the Google fiber trial? If not, click here to get [...]

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City and US Census Bureau Wants Your Help to ‘March to the Mailbox’

March 10, 2010

From the City of Greensboro, “The 2010 US Census forms will be mailed or delivered to your home starting March 15. To help increase participation in the Census, a number of “March to the Mailbox” Blitz events will be held Saturday, April 10, in hard-to-count neighborhoods throughout Greensboro and the City of Greensboro needs your [...]

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Google Greensboro Marketing Efforts & New Ideas

March 10, 2010

Let’s talk about the Google initiative for a second; more so let’s talk about the marketing effort. Facebook Group Note: I’ve not mentioned the Facebook group a lot because it’s not something officially operated by the City of Greensboro, but I’ll ignore that for a moment. The group seems to be growing, all be it [...]

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“What ifs” about Trudy Wade’s Council Seat

March 4, 2010

As you’ve probably heard by now, the District 5 council representative Trudy Wade has entered the NC Senate District 28 race. Wade, who is no stranger to the campaign trail and fundraising, is “going to win” according to one of her supporters that I recently spoke with. It’s time for some “what ifs” so I [...]

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Dilapidated Home Virtually Unchanged in 3 Years. Acceptable?

March 3, 2010

There are many parts of Greensboro that a lot of people never see or get exposed too. Some of these areas in particular are plagued by crime, drugs, prostitution… and a lot of rundown houses. One thing I’ve tried to do for some time is highlight the areas in question and highlight things that may [...]

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Where is Mayor Knight?

March 2, 2010

Google’s high speed network is a popular topic of discussion amongst various members of the community and the City, but is that the case for Bill Knight, the Mayor of Greensboro? Knights campaign Web site lists the following items under the “What do I offer as a candidate for mayor?” section: Fresh leadership (Has he provided [...]

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About the Second Google Meeting

March 1, 2010

I previously highlighted the need for a second Google meeting and highlighted several objectives for that meeting. Unfortunately the City isn’t on board. I just received this from Denise Turner who is heading up the project, “Ryan, I don’t think our timeline allows time for a second meeting. I understand your concern and am working [...]

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Happy Birthday to Councilmember…

February 26, 2010

Happy Birthday to At-large Councilmember Nancy Vaughan. She turns 36 today.

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