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	<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:30:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Comment on Government announces plan to close the digital divide by Chris</title>
		<link>http://news.gmdda.org.uk/2008/09/24/government-announces-plan-to-close-the-digital-divide/#comment-2075</link>
		<dc:creator>Chris</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:31:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Very useful piece of information on the digital divide. It explains everything thoroughly, and has really helped me with my work &#60;3</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Very useful piece of information on the digital divide. It explains everything thoroughly, and has really helped me with my work &lt;3</p>
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		<title>Comment on MERIT Event: Mobilise your workforce, the mobile phone has changed. by Kiluelsenrist</title>
		<link>http://news.gmdda.org.uk/2007/09/13/merit-event-mobilise-your-workforce-the-mobile-phone-has-changed/#comment-2073</link>
		<dc:creator>Kiluelsenrist</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 03:26:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>hmm interesting site.  I really like your attentions to my   striped  ambulance  Oh, good joke)   What's the difference between ignorance and apathy? I don't know and I don't care.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>hmm interesting site.  I really like your attentions to my   striped  ambulance  Oh, good joke)   What&#8217;s the difference between ignorance and apathy? I don&#8217;t know and I don&#8217;t care.</p>
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		<title>Comment on Gordan Brown launches Digital Britain Report by Gordan Brown announces Digital Britain Report &#171; Digital Inclusion &#38; Enterprise Programme</title>
		<link>http://news.gmdda.org.uk/2008/10/17/gordan-brown-launches-digital-britain-report/#comment-2070</link>
		<dc:creator>Gordan Brown announces Digital Britain Report &#171; Digital Inclusion &#38; Enterprise Programme</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:35:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>[...] More information on the GMDDA website: http://news.gmdda.org.uk/2008/10/17/gordan-brown-launches-digital-britain-report/ [...]</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>[...] More information on the GMDDA website: <a href="http://news.gmdda.org.uk/2008/10/17/gordan-brown-launches-digital-britain-report/" rel="nofollow">http://news.gmdda.org.uk/2008/10/17/gordan-brown-launches-digital-britain-report/</a> [...]</p>
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		<title>Comment on Computers a hit with Liverpool Community by Janet</title>
		<link>http://news.gmdda.org.uk/2007/06/26/computers-a-hit-with-liverpool-community/#comment-2068</link>
		<dc:creator>Janet</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2008 16:42:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I support a young man in his own home how can I access a computer for him to use</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I support a young man in his own home how can I access a computer for him to use</p>
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		<title>Comment on i-techpartner eServices Forum, 3rd-4th June 2008 by letNongiltPot</title>
		<link>http://news.gmdda.org.uk/2008/03/27/i-techpartner-eservices-forum-3rd-4th-june-2008/#comment-2065</link>
		<dc:creator>letNongiltPot</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:44:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>acceptable forever &lt;a href="http://forums.oscommerce.de/index.php?showuser=43808" rel="nofollow"&gt;viagra&lt;/a&gt; convenience lifeically fleetingly</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>acceptable forever <a href="http://forums.oscommerce.de/index.php?showuser=43808" rel="nofollow">viagra</a> convenience lifeically fleetingly</p>
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		<title>Comment on Breakfast E-Marketing Workshop, 15th November by braille</title>
		<link>http://news.gmdda.org.uk/2007/10/23/breakfast-e-marketing-workshop/#comment-2059</link>
		<dc:creator>braille</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:06:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>&lt;strong&gt;braille...&lt;/strong&gt;

Having a connection to never-ending authorities in reference to this is outstanding....</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>braille&#8230;</strong></p>
<p>Having a connection to never-ending authorities in reference to this is outstanding&#8230;.</p>
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		<title>Comment on Digital Inclusion Minister sees Merseyside communities getting connected by Digital Inclusion Minister sees Merseyside communities getting connected &#171; Digital Inclusion &#38; Enterprise Programme</title>
		<link>http://news.gmdda.org.uk/2008/06/24/digital-inclusion-minister-sees-merseyside-communities-getting-connected/#comment-2057</link>
		<dc:creator>Digital Inclusion Minister sees Merseyside communities getting connected &#171; Digital Inclusion &#38; Enterprise Programme</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:54:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>[...] More information on the GMDDA news site. [...]</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>[...] More information on the GMDDA news site. [...]</p>
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		<title>Comment on Digital Inclusion Minister to visit leading projects in the North West by Digital Inclusion Minister To Visit Leading Projects In North West &#171; The Chamber</title>
		<link>http://news.gmdda.org.uk/2008/06/17/digital-inclusion-minister-to-visit-leading-digital-inclusion-projects-in-the-north-west/#comment-2056</link>
		<dc:creator>Digital Inclusion Minister To Visit Leading Projects In North West &#171; The Chamber</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:49:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>[...] More information here. Possibly related posts: (automatically generated)i-Start Networking Event 31 January 2008 [...]</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>[...] More information here. Possibly related posts: (automatically generated)i-Start Networking Event 31 January 2008 [...]</p>
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		<title>Comment on Digital Inclusion Minister to visit leading projects in the North West by DC10plus - The Network for change</title>
		<link>http://news.gmdda.org.uk/2008/06/17/digital-inclusion-minister-to-visit-leading-digital-inclusion-projects-in-the-north-west/#comment-2055</link>
		<dc:creator>DC10plus - The Network for change</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:58:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>[...] This Thursday (19th July) Digital Inclusion Minister, Huw Irranca-Davies MP will visit the North West to find out more about the above digital inclusion project. for more details about his visit to Liverpool visit: http://news.gmdda.org.uk/2008/06/17/digital-inclusion-minister-to-visit-leading-digital-inclusion-pr... [...]</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>[...] This Thursday (19th July) Digital Inclusion Minister, Huw Irranca-Davies MP will visit the North West to find out more about the above digital inclusion project. for more details about his visit to Liverpool visit: <a href="http://news.gmdda.org.uk/2008/06/17/digital-inclusion-minister-to-visit-leading-digital-inclusion-pr.." rel="nofollow">http://news.gmdda.org.uk/2008/06/17/digital-inclusion-minister-to-visit-leading-digital-inclusion-pr..</a>. [...]</p>
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		<title>Comment on North West technology companies embrace partnering opportunity by Don&#8217;t forget i-techpartner eServices Forum tomorrow! &#171; Merseyside Digital Development</title>
		<link>http://news.gmdda.org.uk/2007/06/27/north-west-technology-companies-embrace-partnering-opportunity/#comment-2053</link>
		<dc:creator>Don&#8217;t forget i-techpartner eServices Forum tomorrow! &#171; Merseyside Digital Development</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:07:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>[...] event builds on the success of the 2007 i-techpartner Academy at Daresbury Innovation Centre where over 120 delegates attended, including researchers, small [...]</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>[...] event builds on the success of the 2007 i-techpartner Academy at Daresbury Innovation Centre where over 120 delegates attended, including researchers, small [...]</p>
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		<title>Comment on ICT Investment Fund by Rich Spragg</title>
		<link>http://news.gmdda.org.uk/projects/ict-invest/#comment-2052</link>
		<dc:creator>Rich Spragg</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 10:23:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Amanda,

Don't worry, as soon as I hear anything it'll be posted here.

Rich</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Amanda,</p>
<p>Don&#8217;t worry, as soon as I hear anything it&#8217;ll be posted here.</p>
<p>Rich</p>
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		<title>Comment on GMDDA welcomes Government Strategy on Digital Inclusion by Amanda - www.letsgowifi.co.uk</title>
		<link>http://news.gmdda.org.uk/2008/05/02/gmdda-welcomes-government-strategy-on-digital-inclusion/#comment-2050</link>
		<dc:creator>Amanda - www.letsgowifi.co.uk</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2008 12:40:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Since installing wifi into Coronation Park in Ormskirk, the uptake has been very high indeed.  The reason for this is because it is a free service and people can then look up information instead of having to source leaflets.

Amanda
www.letsgowifi.co.uk</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Since installing wifi into Coronation Park in Ormskirk, the uptake has been very high indeed.  The reason for this is because it is a free service and people can then look up information instead of having to source leaflets.</p>
<p>Amanda<br />
<a href="http://www.letsgowifi.co.uk" rel="nofollow">http://www.letsgowifi.co.uk</a></p>
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		<title>Comment on ICT Investment Fund by Amanda - www.letsgowifi.co.uk</title>
		<link>http://news.gmdda.org.uk/projects/ict-invest/#comment-2049</link>
		<dc:creator>Amanda - www.letsgowifi.co.uk</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2008 12:36:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hi Rich

Thanks for your reply which I appreciate.   It will be great if additional funding becomes available.   

I will look for the possible follow on programme and if you hear anything perhaps you can let me know.

Best wishes
Amanda
www.letsgowifi.co.uk</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Rich</p>
<p>Thanks for your reply which I appreciate.   It will be great if additional funding becomes available.   </p>
<p>I will look for the possible follow on programme and if you hear anything perhaps you can let me know.</p>
<p>Best wishes<br />
Amanda<br />
<a href="http://www.letsgowifi.co.uk" rel="nofollow">http://www.letsgowifi.co.uk</a></p>
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		<title>Comment on ICT Investment Fund by Rich Spragg</title>
		<link>http://news.gmdda.org.uk/projects/ict-invest/#comment-2048</link>
		<dc:creator>Rich Spragg</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 08:15:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hi Amanda,

The reason for the high threshold for entry into this programme was that it was designed for bigger, established companies from the outset.  At that time, (we're going back a couple of years now) there were already smaller grant schemes available for start-up companies through Business Link Merseyside (as it was then, now Business Link North West).

This scheme has pretty much finished now, but I know that partners are trying to secure funding for a follow-on programme, which should cater for all sizes of companies.

Rich</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Amanda,</p>
<p>The reason for the high threshold for entry into this programme was that it was designed for bigger, established companies from the outset.  At that time, (we&#8217;re going back a couple of years now) there were already smaller grant schemes available for start-up companies through Business Link Merseyside (as it was then, now Business Link North West).</p>
<p>This scheme has pretty much finished now, but I know that partners are trying to secure funding for a follow-on programme, which should cater for all sizes of companies.</p>
<p>Rich</p>
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		<title>Comment on ICT Investment Fund by Amanda - www.letsgowifi.co.uk</title>
		<link>http://news.gmdda.org.uk/projects/ict-invest/#comment-2047</link>
		<dc:creator>Amanda - www.letsgowifi.co.uk</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2008 13:33:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>The reality is that many start up companies only want to invest between £1k to £10k in ICT.    Therefore, this fund excludes start up companies.  Two of my clients who would clearly benefit from funding are in the manufacturing industry and are creating employment in what is described as one of Liverpool's most deprived areas.   What a shame that they are expected to spend such a high amount on their IT infrastructure to get going. 

Amanda Shaw - Frustrated Company Director
WiFi Solutions UK Ltd</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The reality is that many start up companies only want to invest between £1k to £10k in ICT.    Therefore, this fund excludes start up companies.  Two of my clients who would clearly benefit from funding are in the manufacturing industry and are creating employment in what is described as one of Liverpool&#8217;s most deprived areas.   What a shame that they are expected to spend such a high amount on their IT infrastructure to get going. </p>
<p>Amanda Shaw - Frustrated Company Director<br />
WiFi Solutions UK Ltd</p>
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