One of my biggest gripes of residing as well as trying to gain altitude in making a living in Western Idaho, has been the lack of a full 10 meg in , 10 meg out DSL or other type internet connection. While I’d love to create a or be an ISP , I do not have that much computer geek smarts, so I turn to others. The same song is always sung. The ROI in Bliss , much less Hazzard itself is just not there. That same tune was being played even in years gone by in Hazzard in 1975. While I will not take credit for it, nor will I say that the Hazzard Knytes, then, Knytes-of-Anarchy/AyreWolvez now, it was our barking and howling that brought direct dial telephone service to Hazzard, and an exchange, to where you just dialed a long distance phone number, rather than an operator coming on line to take down your number to enable the call to be completed. Likewise, it was the frustration of KMVT albeit all good and all, but up until late in 1983 after Mom passed away that the ability to watch, albeit snowy, but being able to watch other TV channels other than KMVT. However even now there are those in the media business, who think that Magic Valley Commerce, starts and ends at the bridge. There IS advertising dollars in not just Jerome, but Gooding, Shoshone, Buhl, Hazzard, Wendell, and even Bliss. Problem is; many TV types see their market just at the end of the Canyon, and never look beyond it. Back when TCI was the cable service provider, at first TCI had no plans on stretching a wire between Jerome to Bliss, much less Hazzard. Then came Satellite TV which was cost prohibitive at the time, which gave grounds for such things as HazzComm, that is called Hazzard County Communications. Yes it was us, who said lets combine the microwave signals flowing on top of Bell Rapids, and satellite pipe it down the slopes and wahlah , HazzComm TV was born. Later in the 4 years following, something called PrimeStar bought HazzComm, and became essentially wireless cable. Over a few years PrimeStar was bought by Teton Wireless Cable based in Idaho Falls. But did it take us to keep howling to get things going? The question is why is it always us? If the gains in Idaho’s economy is to gain something stable and jobs increase, those who can’t look past their own noses, into their back yards to sustain the albeit marginable growth. There has always been the mindset, that why do it here? Let me give you a simple example. This week, LDS Conference is on TV, but only on digital signals. Meaning if your watching via old analog viewing , like the local CW or KTVB’s local LPTV access, your not going to be able to see Church conference. While many know my views of the church I don’t condemn LDS teachings, just some doing the teachings. Those of us wanting to tune in must do so via radio, mostly from 50,000 watt KSL 1160 out of Salt Lake City. Not warm and comfy in our homes. But KTVB did not take this into account. Why? Because the ROI(Return-of-Investment) is not there. Really? I can put my fingers on at least a half dozen advertisers who would have supported that airing. Even us here at AyreWolf Aviation/Southern Eagle Xpress. Question then must be asked, why? Yep, ROI is not there sezz those in charge. With mobile internet access, cell phones, etc'; it’s time that a few executives got out of the office and took a look at the bigger picture. THE ROI is THERE.
Weekend open flying conditions are IFR with low VFR , snow is very possible, with cross winds at most AyreWolvez airports. It’s not going to be great for getting in the air.
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| Matthew 20: 17-19“[Jesus Again Predicts His Death] Now as Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples aside and said to them, "We are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief priests and the teachers of the law. They will condemn him to death and will turn him over to the Gentiles to be mocked and flogged and crucified. On the third day he will be raised to life!” Brought to you by BibleGateway.com. Copyright (C) . All Rights Reserved. |
Quote of the Day:
Some people regard discipline as a chore. For me, it is a kind of order that sets me free to fly.
--Julie Andrews
