Barnes & Noble, the largest bookstore chain in America, allows patrons to
surf for free, in a deal with AT&T announced this August.

Borders, the second-largest bookstore chain in the United States, will
provide free WiFi in about 500 of its U.S. stores. The company is working
with Verizon to equip those stores with Wi-Fi, with service available this
month.

Verizon is partnering with Boingo to deliver free WiFi access. Free Verizon
Wi-Fi hot spot locations include hotels, airports, restaurants, coffee
shops, retailers, convention centers and public locations across the U.S.
Bonigo network of

Wi-Fi hotspots – which includes more than 100,000 locations around the world – IF you’re a Verizon FiOS or DSL broadband subscriber.

All U.S. company-operated Starbucks hot spots now support AT&T Wi-Fi
service. A $5 or more Starbucks Card, will get you two consecutive hours of
complimentary AT&T Wi-Fi daily.

Google is partnering with Virgin America to provide free WiFi on every
Virgin America flight between November 10, 2009 and January 15, 2010,

Satellite broadband provider Row 44 and JiWire are delivering free in-flight
Wi-Fi, supported by advertising.

The Wi-Fi Alliance plans a new specification “Wi-Fi Direct” to support device-to-device connections over same range and as same speed as Wi-Fi, but without a hotspot or access point. Security features built into the Wi-Fi Direct specification will prevent peer-to-peer devices from compromising corporate networks.

The specification can be implemented in any Wi-Fi device, from mobile phones, cameras, printers, and notebook computers, to human interface devices such as keyboards and headphones.

link: http://www.wi-fi.org/news_articles.php?f=media_news&news_id=909

“No it isnt, yes it is”

Sirius Satellite Radio: Monty Python Radio, a 24/7 limited-run channel devoted to, and hosted by, the iconic British comedy troupe, takes over Laugh USA from Friday, October 16 through Sunday October 25. Launching the day after the stars receive a lifetime achievement award from The British Academy of Film and Television Arts at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York City, the channel will run for ten full days on SIRIUS Ch. 105 and XM Ch. 151 featuring classic Python sketches, skits and, songs; fans calling in with requests; fans and celebrities telling favorite sketches and Python memories; and various members of the original Python troupe reminiscing and talking of new projects.

Tune in to a special limited engagement channel to hear classic Monty Python sketches, skits and songs from the Flying Circus television show and classic Python albums including Holy Grail, Contractual Obligation Album and Matching Tie & Handkerchief.