Happy Day After Valentine's Day

Happy valentines day! Last night was lots of fun. How is everybody?

Internships: Did anyone contact SpotDJ? Do so. I’m applying for an internship this summer that you guys should think about. It’s pretty competitive, but we have also had some other kids in the school do it with good results.

The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation is now accepting applications for the Summer 2007 Internships.
Television Academy Foundation internships are designed to give qualified full-time students (undergraduate and graduate) pursuing degrees at colleges and universities in the United States in-depth exposure to professional television production, techniques and practices.

The website is: http://www.emmys.tv/foundation/internships.php

and the deadline is March 15^th so get on it.

FCC:

I have found some interesting stuff for you this week. The first one involves the redefinition of what “broadband” actually is. The definition that the FCC uses come from 1996 and set the level at 200 Kbps. This, as you probably realize, is way outdated. A standard wireless router can do 50 Mbps, which is way faster. The FCC is talking about changing these rules, which will have a big effect on the industry. One of the things that telecoms have to do to maintain their favored positions with the FCC is say that they are increasing the number of people with broadband. If broadband is redefined, then they will have a lot of work to do to catch up, which is good for consumers. America is way behind other places in the world when it comes to broadband. There’s a link here:

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The next thing I want to talk about is that the FCC is having another public hearing on media ownership. This time it will take place in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on Friday February 23^rd, 2007. This is yet another turning point in the debate, and its something you should all know about.

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Finally, this is a website I found. It gives you a chance to send a Valentine to FCC Chair Kevin Martin, who some people think are cute, apparently. Send him a message that it’s his duty to serve Americans, and not the corporations he has on speed dial.

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CSB:

Thanks to all the new committee members who decided to come out today. We have a lot of stuff going on, especially our bid to the ASI for funding for graduation. We’re on top of it, but basically we’re having a little trouble with the college board. We will keep you up to date, don't worry.