Lucas Fights For School Rights To Broadband Posted By Mike on July 7, 2008
George Lucas testified today before a hearing of the House Telecommunications & Internet Subcommittee in order to urge lawmakers that high-speed internet access for schools and libraries should be a priority.
"At a House Telecommunications & Internet Subcommittee hearing Tuesday on universal broadband service and its funding, "The Future of Universal Service: To Whom, By Whom, For What, and How Much?," Lucas said Congress needs to plan for the kind of content coming down the pipe that will need higher bandwidth and to ensure that schools and libraries are ready to handle it.
Lucas was testifying in his capacity as founder of the George Lucas Educational Foundation.
Saying that the world's knowledge is now online in a way that it can't be accessed through textbooks anymore, Lucas added that while he applauded the discounts provided for wiring schools and libraries via the E-Rate program, the goal should be to make those connections free."
UPDATE: SlashFilm.com has a fun article highlighting some of the reactions to George Lucas' recent visit to Capital Hill. Click here to check them out!
Jedi Journals: New Online Comic Posted By Jay on August 21, 2008: Premiering this evening on StarWars.com is a new online comic. Not one of The Clone Wars ones promised the other week, but a tie-in to SoulCalibur IV, called "Visions of the Blade" by fan favorite artist Tom Hodges. Check it out at the Official Site.
R2-KT Challenge Coins Shipping Posted By Dustin on August 17, 2008: I received my R2-KT challenge coin in the mail the other day. Here are some close up shots of it next to Hasbro's R2-KT for size comparison