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The Cortez Journal encourages people to submit announcements about upcoming events for the Community Calendar. Send announcements to firstname.lastname@example.com. Items submitted at least two weeks in advance will have a better chance of getting published; items submitted several days before the event might not get published. For more information, call the Journal at 565-8527.
12-week Anger Management Class
The Recovery Center (formerly Cortez Addictions Recovery Services), 35 N. Ash St., is offering a 12-week Anger Management class starting on Thursday, Nov. 8. Classes are two hours per week, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Learn the roots of your anger, learn skills to manage your feelings, learn how to prevent outbursts and improve your relationships. Call today to set up an intake appointment at 565-4109.
Pampered Chef Good Samaritan Center fundraiser, food drive
A fundraiser and food drive will be hosted by The Pampered Chef on Friday, Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the lobby of the Cortez Journal, 123 Roger Smith Avenue. Bring a canned food item and receive a 10 to 50 percent discount on in-stock items. Pampered Chef items make great gifts for family and friends; you are invited to come see 40 new items and sign up to win door prizes. Bring your food chopper and get it sharpened for free. Proceeds from the sale go to the Good Samaritan Center, as well as the canned food items brought. Please come and give your support to the Good Samaritan Center. For more information, call Betty Apple at 394-4097.
Dolores Ski and Sport Swap
The 12th annual Dolores Ski and Sport Swap will be held Saturday, Nov. 10 at the Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Drop off items on Friday, Nov. 9 from 4 to 8 p.m. For more information, call 749-2393.
Pancake Supper fundraiser
and trip raffle
Hospice of Montezuma invites the community to a pancake supper and raffle drawing for a trip of a lifetime on Friday, Nov. 9 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Montezuma County Annex, 103 N. Chestnut in Cortez. Tickets for the supper and the raffle will be available from Hospice employees, at the Hospice office or sold at the door. The pancake supper will include all-you-can-eat pancakes, bacon, eggs, dessert toppings and beverages, and is $5 for adults, $2.50 for children and $15 for families. The raffle drawing will be held at 6:30 p.m. for a voucher from Cortez Travel in the amount of $4,000 to be used towards a trip of your dreams. Tickets for the raffle are $25 each and are available from board members, employees, at the office and at the door during the pancake supper. Come join us for a great meal and an exciting raffle. Proceeds will be used to provide end of life care regardless of ability to pay. Contact Hospice at 565-4400 for more information.
28th Annual Holiday Craft Fair
Join the Cortez Cultural Center in welcoming the holiday bazaar season at our 28th Annual Holiday Craft Fair, Saturday, Nov. 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Montezuma County Annex, 103 N. Chestnut St., Cortez. Vendor applications are due Friday, Nov. 9. Call 565-1151 for more information.
Veterans Day breakfast
The American Legion Post 75 at 320 N. Harrison will have their Veterans Day breakfast on Monday, Nov. 12 from 7 to 8:30 a.m. The Ladies Auxiliary will be serving the meal as well as hosting silent auction tables.
Domestic & Sexual Violence Community Education Series
Renew will begin the Fall/Winter Domestic and Sexual Violence Community Education Series on Monday, Nov. 12. All seminars will be held Monday and Wednesday evenings from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Four Corners Child Advocacy Center, 140 N. Linden, and will run through Wednesday, Dec. 19. All meetings are brown bag dinner; drinks and light snacks are provided. If you are interested in attending this free six-week training, call Diane at 565-4886 to register or email your name and contact information to Cheryl at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Elks Lodge will host Veterans
Day luncheon
Cortez Elks Lodge #1789 will host a free luncheon for Veterans Day. The luncheon will take place on Monday, Nov. 12 at the Elks Lodge, 2100 N. Dolores Rd. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and will be free to all active military, veterans and their spouses. For more information, contact Dennis at 882-2614.
Veterans Day Program in Dolores
The Dolores School District will hold a Veterans Day Program on Monday, Nov. 12 at 9 a.m. in the Auxiliary Gym at the Dolores High School. All veterans are encouraged to attend and can register before the program at 8:30 a.m. There will be a reception after the program in the Band Hall. For more information, call 882-7288.
MECCs November Family Night
Montelores Early Childhood Council presents Healthy Kids Are Ready Kids! on Thursday, Nov. 15 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Cortez Church of Christ Annex Building, 631 E. Montezuma Ave. (corner of Adams and Montezuma). Learn tips for making family health a fun and rewarding experience. The night will include the preparation of a healthy dinner and lots of take away gifts promoting healthy family lifestyles. Dont miss this fun and informative evening. Call Trish Peters at 565-8389 or 560-1360 by Monday, Nov. 12 to reserve your spot and leave a message with the number of people you will be bringing so well have food and gifts for all!
Annual Health Fair & Turkey Trot
The Sleeping Ute Diabetes Prevention Program will hold their Annual Health Fair & Turkey Trot from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at the Ute Mountain Casino Bingo Hall. There will be educational booths and door prizes. Everyone is welcome, and lunch will be provided. For more information, call 564-5391.
Free oral health screenings for children
Cavity Free at Three is a statewide program aimed at preventing oral disease in young children. Montelores Early Childhood Council is partnering with local physicians to join our effort and offer free oral health screenings for children ages 6 months to 3 years old, on Tuesday, Nov. 13, from 11 a.m. until noon. The event will be held at the Southwest Memorial Hospital Annex Building Community Room at 20 S. Market Street. There is no charge for the screening, which will include fluoride varnish, but you must make a reservation for your child to attend. Call Trish Peters at 565-8389 or 560-1360 to schedule an appointment for your child. Space is limited, so call today! Leave a message with your childs name, birth date, and a number where you can be reached to confirm.
SWMH Auxiliary Holiday Bazaar and Bake Sale
The Southwest Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will hold their Annual Holiday Bazaar and Bake Sale on Friday, Nov. 16 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the waiting area near the gift shop. There will be lots of goodies and some great deals on early holiday shopping. For more information, call Linda Hooker at 565-2616 or Thelma Yoder at 562-4439.
Book reading for local authors Olsen, Feela
On Friday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. there will be a book reading with local writers Erica Olsen and David Feela at Sideshow in Dolores, 411 Central. Olsen will read selections from her new short story fiction collection Recapture, and Feela from his recent essay collection How Delicate These Arches (Colorado Book Awards Finalist) and The Home Atlas, a book of poetry. Both Olsen and Feela live in and write about the Four Corners region: its geography, artifacts, inhabitants and ways of life. Signed copies of their books will be for sale at this free event. For more details, call 739-4646.
Methodist Church Holiday Bazaar
Candy and pies and decorations oh, my! Plan to do your early Christmas shopping from 9 to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17 in Hampton Hall at the First United Methodist Church at 515 N. Park. Ornaments and other decorations, needlecraft, baked goodies and candy, toys and other items will be offered at reasonable prices. A complete lunch that includes a choice of homemade chicken and dumplings or chili, cornbread and pie, and a drink. Pie and beverages will also be available all morning for a donation. For more information, call Karen Bohn at 565-9273 and leave a message if there is no answer (phone will ring 10 times).
An evening with Robby Overfield and trio The Breaks
Join Durango musician, Robby Overfield and his trio, The Breaks at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17 at the Millwood Junction restaurant, corner of Hwy. 160 and Main St. in Mancos. Tickets are $12 and are available now at Southwest Sound in Durango, the Millwood Junction Restaurant in Mancos and Rocky Mountain One Stop in Cortez. Robby Overfield blends the art of storytelling and genuine lyrics with a powerful voice to complement an encapsulating listening experience. Stretching his soulful Detroit, Michigan roots, Robby Overfield and his trio have some of the best soul jams youve ever heard. For more info, check out www.robbyoverfield.com or his facebook page, or contact Tami Graham at 759-9716.
Guest Pastor Russell will speak at Thanksgiving conference
Mountain View Baptist Church will hold a Thanksgiving conference with speaker Dr. Rodger Russell. Dr. Russell will preach Sunday, Nov. 18 at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Mountain View Baptist Church is located on the Corner of Hwy. 184 and CR 30.5 in Dolores. Dr. Russell has served a total of 30 years as pastor of four churches in Utah and New Mexico, and has a Masters degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas and a Doctorate from Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary in Mill Valley, Calif. For more information, call Pastor Scott Hartle at 739-4496.
Tables available for upcoming Elks Christmas Bazaar
The Cortez Elks Lodge, 2100 N. Dolores Rd., is offering table rentals for their upcoming 17th Annual Christmas Bazaar, to be held on Sunday, Dec. 9. Tables are now available for rent at $25 each; we will provide the table. The deadline to reserve a table is Nov. 20. The Bazaar begins at 10 a.m. and goes until 5 p.m. Entertainment will be at 2 p.m. with the arrival of Santa at 3 p.m. He will visit with all the children who attend. There will be door prizes at least every hour, and food will be available for purchase. For more information call Sally at 739-0616.
Annual Turkey Trot Fun Run/Walk
For Pets Sake Humane Society will hold its Ninth Annual Cortez Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day. Registration starts at 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 22 at the Parque de Vida Pavilion near the Cortez Recreation Center, 425 Roger Smith Avenue. The 1 mile fun run/walk starts at 10 a.m., regardless of the weather.
This is probably For Pets Sakes most enjoyable event of the year! The entry fee is $20 and includes a cool serene green commemorative T-shirt. Costumes for all are encouraged! Prizes will be awarded for fastest people and pets, best and best-coordinated costumes, best pet trick, most unusual pet to cross the finish line, and lots of other categories. All proceeds benefit For Pets Sake Humane Society and their work for the dogs and cats of Montezuma and Dolores counties. For more information call 565-PETS (565-7387).
Annual Dolores Community Center Christmas Bazaar
The Annual Dolores Community Center Christmas Bazaar will be held this year on Saturday, Dec. 1 at the Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave. from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The bazaar already has 40 vendors signed up to display various crafts such as Christmas wreaths, scarves, candles, homemade breads, pies and pumpkin rolls. There will also be handmade aprons, ornaments, quilts, afghans, leather items, toys, artwork and jewelry of all kinds. Come and do your special Christmas shopping. Refreshments are being provided by the Girl Scouts and all proceeds will go to the Dolores Community Center. Contact Ruby Gonzales for more information at 882-7717.
Series of Christian conversations
How You Can Be Part of a Christian Community With Integrity and Not Believe All Those Things You Thought You Had to Believe. On Tuesday, Dec. 3, this series of conversations will continue at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, 110 W. North Street (corner of North and Elm). The topic for the evening is What/who is God for You? Everyone is welcomed. These gatherings are for folks who cant reconcile what they believe the church requires with their life experience; who dont want to check their minds at a church door; or who just dont want to live in a world they think the Christian church espouses but who might value being part of a community of faith. Questions are required. No answers are promised. Call 565-7865 for information.


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Promotions & Giveaways Review: The AL East
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Over the next week (yes, into the first day or two of the
regular season), I will be delving into the world of promotions and
giveaways. I want to not only review
what each team is doing for their fans in this 2011 season, but to also put a
fun twist on it and figure out what team wins each division and then overall
the World Series if it were all based off of these free stuff lineups.
I will do one division each day (well, today is AL East,
then another one up tonight, then another one up each night thru Thursday, and
then Friday will be the final judging and playoffs to see who wins the World
Series (of awesome stuff)).
Key to types of promotions/giveaways:
Primary – The kind of stuff that draws
and extra 5,000 fans or more to the ballpark just to get something
Secondary – The kind of stuff that will
bring in people who are on the ropes about attending, but most likely will not
have fans jumping out of their seats to get
Repeats – Whether good or bad, these
are just promotions/giveaways that occur 3+ times on a team's schedule
I didn't include things like schedule magnets, koozies, and
stuff like that that are way too widely used amongst most teams, so would
cancel out overall. There are also many
other scattered promotions on calendars, but I mainly included here the ones
that I thought were worth mentioning and worth traveling to the ballpark for if
you're the kind of person that needs that extra boost of motivation to go see
First up, the AL East.
Each team name is bolded for emphasis as well as because
they are each linked to their respective promotional schedule pages.
Buck Showalter Bobblehead (6/25)
Brian Matusz Bobblehead (8/6)
Orioles Cap (6/12)
Orioles Drawstring Backpack (6/26)
T-shirt Thursday (5/12, 6/30, 7/14, 8/11)
2110 Eutaw Street (5/7, 6/11, 7/16, 8/13, 9/17)
Notes: The
Orioles really cut back this year, taking away two t-shirt days and really
cutting down on secondary promos, not to mention fewer bobbleheads after last
year having a trio that connected as well as a full size one, too. But what could possibly beat a Buck Showalter Bobblehead?
Grade: B-
As of now, the Red Sox have not released a promotional
schedule. Who knows if they even do any
of that stuff when Fenway sells out anyways.
Grade: F
2011 Commemorative Cap (4/4)
Grass Seed Planter (5/24)
Jorge Posada Figurine (6/10)
Mark Teixeira Bat (6/12)
Cap Day/Night (6/11, 6/13, 8/10, 8/12, and I'll
throw in here that Visor Day is on 7/7)
Notes: I found it interesting that nothing on the Yankees
promo schedule really had my eyes popping, you know, with all their money and
such. But I guess since they draw great
crowds anyways, why splurge on a few over the top items when you can throw tons
of mediocre junk at fans and get the same turnout. I really stopped after June with caring about
listing each secondary item (10 or so more).
There are a whole bunch, really. Too many to list. Which is cool I guess of the organization to
do. They try to squeeze so many in that
as I'm writing this, there are a few days that still say just "Promotion Item"
which is just funny (8/9, 9/5).
I also found it funny that on each promo, it was ___ ___
Night/Day. Like Jorge Posada Figurine
Night or Mark Teixeira Bat Day. On
every. Single. One. I just didn't feel
like redundantly including that all above.
Oh, and everybody should surely attend Calculator Day on 9/4.
Grade: B
Evan Longoria Gold Glove Replica Trophy (4/2)
Manny Ramirez Bobblehead (5/29)
BJ Upton Bobblehead (6/19)
AL East Champs Mini Banner (4/3)
Joe Maddon Bank (5/1)
Raymond Pillowcase (5/15)
David Price Superhero Action Figure (8/21)
Evan Longoria Cereal Bowl and Spoon Set (9/4)
Free Shirt Friday (4/15, 4/29, 5/13, 5/27, 6/17,
7/1, 7/15, 8/5, 8/19, 9/2, 9/9, 9/23)
Postgame Concert (4/30 – REO Speedwagon, 5/14 –
Darius Rucker, 8/6 – Goo Goo Dolls, 9/24 – Miranda Lambert)
Notes: The Rays
are REALLY trying to attract kids this season.
Other than the Replica Trophy at the beginning, every other giveaway is
only for kids 14 & under. If not for
the t-shirt days (which, I will admit, they have a TON of) and the concerts,
the Rays would have been really cutting off the older groups of people past
childhood. Another minor kids (14 &
under) promo they have is a fire helmet on 9/11, which I thought was a nice way
to honor that day.
Grade: A-
Jose Bautista Bobblehead (4/3)
Roberto Alomar HOF Bobblehead (7/31)
Canada Day T-Shirt (7/1)
T-Shirt ?? (9/18)
Jr. Jays Saturdays (Every. Single. Saturday.)
Tweeting Tuesdays (Every. Single. Tuesday.)
Fan Fridays (Every. Single. Friday.)
Notes: Only the Blue
Jays would celebrate Canada Day. So
that's unique to the Rogers Centre.
Otherwise, not a ton of stuff, but they have two really good bobbleheads
to go with those repeat days that will make sure that fans stay involved all
season in ways much cheaper than distributing memorabilia. And props to the team for being the only one
to list Mother's Day as an event on their promotional calendar.
Grade: C+
Okay. So the AL East
overall has a bunch of different situations.
The Orioles are eh. The Blue
Jays, who say eh, have scarce items, but with their consistent repeats,
probably end up giving stuff away and keep fan morale up. The Yankees do the same as the Jays with
having something on most every day, even if not top notch, but instead of
repeats, they just came up with as many crappy designs for items as they
could. The Rays list would be a LOT
better if a lot of the stuff were for all fans, not just kids. And the Red Sox… well… they just suck.
The winner of the AL East per their promotional schedule
The Tampa Bay Rays.
Though yes, most of their cool stuff is for kids, they have
free shirts on a whole bunch of Fridays for all fans (first 10,000… aka all
fans). In the end, the kicker was their
postgame concerts. A baseball game AND a
concert under one ticket? I'm in.
Adrian Gonzalez and Carl Crawford are just no match to
Darius Rucker and Miranda Lambert.
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Bagels: Official Food of Test & Measurement
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If you've hung around EE Times for more than a few microseconds, you know that my colleague Max Maxfield writes incessantly about bacon. But, do you really want bacon on your lab bench? All that grease getting on your lab equipment will surely make for a mess. Fortunately, we can do better.
That's where bagels come in. They're naturally less greasy than bacon unless your dare to put bacon in your bagel, something I would never do. Neither does Josh Miller, who last week posted the photo below on Instragram, tweeted by @HilaryLustig from @TeledyneLeCroy, and the oscilloscope isn't even from her company.
As you can see, the bagel fits nicely on your bench, even leaving enough room for a breadboard and an oscilloscope. So today, I declare the bagel as the official food of test & measurement.
What do you put on your lab-bench bagel? There's cream cheese, of course, and bagel purists agree that adding smoked salmon, also known as lox, is considered normal. Some people even go so far as to slice their bagels and add tuna, but now we're getting into an area that bagel purists might find unacceptable. Bacon on a bagel? Never.
Then there's the type of bagel. Purists accept plain, garlic, and onion flavor or possibly topped with poppy seeds or sesame seeds. My personal favorite is with raisins, although real bagel purists will balk at that. Flavors such as blueberry, chocolate, jalapeno, and French Toast are simply absurd.
Although bagel purists consider seeded bagels acceptable, I would avoid them on my bench. You don't want them getting into your circuits nor into your equipment. Josh Miller may have learned that after posting the photo above. Don't put too much cream cheese on your bench bagel either, for it can get on your fingers and then then get on your oscilloscope knobs. Please be careful if you use a touchscreen oscilloscope; you don't want to "schmear" your screen. At the very least, wipe your hands.
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USB 3.0 ports becoming more common on desktop and laptop computers,
the number of USB 3.0 storage devices and other gear coming to market
is growing. One of the most prevalent areas that USB 3.0 is being
embraced is in the storage market. The new drives are
the Super
Talent USB 3.0 Express RAM Cache drives. The drives are
offered in 32GB and 64GB capacities. The new DRAM caching system that
the drives use promise to boost performance by up to 300%. The
company claims to be the only firm offering a caching system on its
USB 3.0 drives.Super Talent COO CH Lee said, "We've made
the first, fastest, hardware encrypted, and most affordable USB flash
3.0 flash drives, now with the Express RAM Cache, we are offering
affordable cache support on USB 3.0."Super Talent claims
that in real world performance tests copying large files and writing
large amounts of smaller files the caching system it uses
significantly increases performance. The maker claims that adding the
caching system speeds up the copy process of 40 MP3 files by 260%
compared to a drive without the caching feature. The time savings
increases as the file count goes up.Lee said, "No longer
are we talking about a 10x performance increase over USB 2.0, now we
are talking about a real world experience that is up to 110x what our
customers have experienced before. Adding RAM Cache to our USB 3.0
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first three USB 3.0 products and reiterates our commitment and
leadership in the USB 3.0 space."The USB 3.0 Express RAM
Cache Drive in 32GB capacity sells for $129, the 64GB version of the
same drive is $209, and both versions are shipping. Super Talent also
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Prior to this position, Sunil was a Global Custody product manager at Citigroup.
Sunil holds a BSc. (Economics) in Accounting & Finance from the London School of Economics (1993).
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text: "Midnight" exhibits her smile and joyous personality in the noon-day sun. This sweet girl was the lone remaining dog left unadopted at the Cortez Animal Shelter after the "12 Strays of Christmas" program. A medium size 4-1/2 year-old black Labrador mix, Midnight found herself at the shelter after being surrendered by her owners when they moved. She has already been spayed and is current on her rabies vaccinations as well, so is good to go. She gets along great with other dogs, cats and kids. She has an interesting habit: She like to point. Midnight also likes playing with her toys, and has no known bad habits, such as barking or digging. She has been at the shelter a month now. Midnight deserves a chance to have a family again; she will be a great family pet. The shelter also has some nice, loving cats, including a big, gorgeous seal point Siamese and a beautiful tortoiseshell, plus some other dogs - all share a quest for a forever home. Make the new year a happy one for a homeless - and hopeful - furry friend. The shelter is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on alternate Fridays; they will be open this Friday. The fee for adoption includes spaying or neutering, vaccination and microchipping. The shelter would love donations of large size rawhide chews and some new cat toys. They can also use non-clumping cat litter and cleaning supplies such as paper towels, dish soap and unscented bleach. For more information, call the shelter at 565-4910. To view more animals, visit www.petfinder.com or www.petango. com (enter 81321 zip code for each) or www.cityofcortez. com/government/animal_shelter.


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much talk, U.S. President Barack Obama has finally delivered a concrete plan
for how he will fund his plan for government-funded internet expansion.
The only thing is the published details [press release] concerning the plan jump all over
the place. But never fear, we're here to break it down for you, exactly
where the Obama administration (claims) the money for Nation wireless and
broadband is coming from and where it's supposed to be going to (and when).
I. Time Frame
First the time frame -- according to the release, the National broadband plan
will be executed over the next 10 years, with much of its success criteria
targeting improvements at the five year mark.
II. Funding
(This gets rather long... there's a quick cheat sheet at the end)
Funding for the initiative begins with the auction of 500 MHz of wireless spectrum over
the next decade. That measure is supposed to raise $27.8B USD in today's
money. Presumably this figure is after broadcasters' cut
from incentives auctions (more on that in a bit), but the release wasn't
exactly clear in this regard.
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has
already found 115 MHz of unused government spectrum to put towards the auction
(hopefully this isn't a case like when the U.S. accidentally sold the spectrum it used for B-2 Stealth Bomber communications).
The NTIA is currently evaluating another possibly auctionable 95 MHz of
spectrum. That would bump the total to 210 MHz. And the NTIA thinks
it may be able to squeeze out a few more small chunks of spectrum by having
government networks make more efficient and full use of their allotted
President Obama hopes to get the remaining 250 to 300 MHz of spectrum via
incentive auctions for broadcast TV companies who are sitting on unused
spectrum. The U.S. Federal Communications Commission does not have the
power to hold these auctions. In order to hold the divided Congress will
have to approve of the plan.
Under the plan, most of the collected spectrum would be sold to companies like
Verizon Wireless or AT&T, while a small amount would be reserved for
unlicensed use. To "spur innovation" $3B USD of the auction proceeds
would be funneled to research grants for "emerging wireless technologies
and applications". This fund would be dubbed the Wireless
Innovation (WIN).
The next source of funding would come via a revamping of the Universal Services Fund (USF).
That fund currently pours $4.3B USD into the landlines. Under the
President's plan, that funding would be phased out and replaced with support
for funding broadband expansion and services in rural and low-income areas.
That funding could provide as much as $30-40B USD over the next decade,
depending on how fast landline subsidies are turned off.
Under the proposal a "one-time investment" of $5B USD would also be
added to the pool. This investment would go towards expanding rural 4G
wireless coverage.
President Obama is also calling for $10.7B USD, including $500M USD from the
WIN fund, to develop a modern public safety network to inform the public in the
event of a terrorist attack, national disaster, etc. Of that funding
$3.2B USD would go towards reallocating the D-Block of spectrum, which is
currently reserved for emergency communications. Under the plan their
might be auctions to telecoms, if those telecoms are willing to work to fund
and support coexisting emergency broadcast systems on their chunk of purchased
D-Block spectrum.
In total $7B USD would go towards directly deploying the network. And the
$500M USD from the WIN fund would go towards research and development of new
public safety broadcast technologies.
In short, this aspect of the funding would necessitate $10.2B USD on top of the
previous funding.
The remaining $9.6B USD from the auction would be put to use cutting a chunk
out of the growing deficit.
The follow "cheat sheet" sums up the plan:
(USF transfer -- no more or less funding than current)
+$27.8B USD (auction
proceeds, after partners' "cut")
- $ 5.0B USD (4G deployment
one time expense)
- $ 3.0B USD (WIN fund)
- $10.2B USD (Public safety
$9.6B USD (leftover funding; used to cut deficit)
III. What America Gets Out of the Plan
According to President Obama, $5B USD of the funding will be used to expand
wireless coverage from 95 percent of Americans to 98 percent of Americans.
Most of these 3 percent live in impoverished or remote areas that don't
make sense for the profit-driven telecoms to come to. That said, these
regions often perform vital functions to our nation's economy like
The additional 3 percent of Americans equates to roughly 9.2 million people.
That figure is substantially more sedate than the previous promise by the
FCC and Obama administration to cover 100 million people with 100 Mbps internet.
The additional coverage will all be high-quality 4G networks. (e.g.
The benefits of the public safety network are obvious. The government
will be able to prevent some of the loss of life and property that
occurred in events like Hurricane Katrina. And the public will be less
likely to endure the fear and uncertainty that it did on the infamous 9/11
attacks in 2001.
The transferred $4.3B USD a year in USF funding will help deploy broadband to
many other rural Americans, without further expanding the budget.
And the WIN fund will likely go a long ways to support research at universities
and wireless startups across the country.
A final upside that must be considered is the positive effects of auction off
the 4G spectrum. While 500 MHz isn't
going to radical alter how we consume wireless data, it will go a long way
towards relieving congestion and delivering faster service. In fact, that
much spectrum would nearly double the amount currently available to the
wireless industry.
The Obama administration claims that, at the end of the day, broadband and
high-speed wireless access will spur new business development in rural areas
and help Americans enjoy a better standard of living. These seem like
good things and could lead to an increase in the GDP and, in turn, government
tax revenues.
IV. Analysis -- Super-Star or Fantastic Flop? The Outlook for the Plan
So what's the verdict on the plan as a whole?
Probably the best aspect of it is that if it sticks to its promises, it will
actually cut federal spending, rather than increase it. And the key parts
of the plan will largely be executed by private sector, which will please
proponents of the free market.
Also, it's hard to argue that the government should take no action
to try to expand wireless and broadband availability. Much like high-speed
rail, the U.S.'s competitors are spending to expand this infrastructure, and if
the U.S. doesn't keep up, it risks becoming a second-class power. And the
private sector, due its focus on profits, has expressed little interest in
preventing this from happening. So at the end of the day the government
has to step in, but the questions are "in what way?" and "how
The big problem with the plan is that it is perhaps overly optimistic.
The $10B USD could cover 9.2 million Americans with 4G,
if it was applied very efficiently. However, government efforts,
including those of the Obama administration (and its predecessor the Bush
administration) seldom showcase such fiscal responsibility.
In all likelihood the plan will end up either costing more than the Obama
administration's optimistic figure, or it will deliver less results.
Either way, people won't be happy.
In other words, this plan is good, but it's not great. It's a concrete
vision, but if we've learned anything from history it's an overly optimistic one.
In the end "yes we can" will likely become, "well we did
-- sort of". The effort will help the U.S. keep from falling behind
in the world tech race, but will it be enough? It's hard to say.
And it is equally hard to predict what the reaction across the political
spectrum will be to Obama's vision.


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CU*NorthWest said it has signed its 25th credit union client, the $29 million State Highway Credit Union in Union Gap, Wash.
The 1,900-member State Highway CU will run on the CU*BASE platform through the Liberty Lake, Wash., CUSO's partnership in the cuasterisk network with CU*Answers in Grand Rapids, Mich.
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The lovable brood of new pooches that arrived at the Cortez Animal Shelter on Wednesday, Jan. 9, have already caused a ruckus in Cortez.
The 10 adorable small-breed dogs and five fun-loving cats, were transferred from the Albuquerque Animal Welfare Shelter. Since arriving, three of the dogs and two of the cats have been adopted out.
Jennifer Crouse, Cortez Animal Shelter manager, said they were contacted by the Albuquerque shelter and asked if they needed any particular type of animal. Between their eastside and westside locations, the Albuquerque shelter has a total of 800 animals.
"Animals are transferred between shelters all over the country, all the time, so that they are given as much chance (to be adopted) as possible," Crouse explained. "We didn't even put a dent in their number but we are glad to help."
The small-breed dogs were offered to the shelter because Albuquerque has exhausted their need for small dogs. Crouse said that the area had a popular demand for small dogs at one point, but that the market has since saturated.
Lucky for them, these types of dogs are rare in the Cortez shelter.
"A lot of people here want smaller dogs and we don't get many," Crouse said. "We mostly have larger dogs."
For this reason, Crouse thinks the dogs will do well here. They have already adjusted to their new shelter home. There was plenty of room for them to come aboard. Crouse said they are your typical small dog, with boundless energy and outgoing personalities. The only one who differs is Timi, a white Chihuahua who is a little more shy and laid-back.
Crouse said this is only the second transfer of animals they have received. The shelter, however, transports dogs out at least twice a month in the summer. If the dogs do well here, they may continue to work with the Albuquerque shelter in future transfers. For now, the shelter crew is working on finding homes for their newfound friends.
If they are unable to adopt them out, Crouse said they will not be euthanized, but transferred to another shelter in the state. Gunnison, Littleton, Longmont, Bailey and Denver are all places that Crouse has sent animals to in the past.
A few of the dogs that remain from the bunch are a 3-year-old neutered Chihuahua named Alonzo, a Chihuahua-Daschund mix named Nico, a long-haired, tan neutered Chihuahua named Pancho, a red adult miniature Pinscher named Hindi and, of course, Timmy, who was just adopted. All the cats are adult in age.
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South African Airways is Flying Thousands of Visitors from North America to the Big Soccer Matches in Nine different Cities throughout South Africa; SAA Airline Seats Still Available
Fort Lauderdale, FL (Feb. 12, 2010) – South African Airways (SAA), Africa's most awarded airline, is finalizing elaborate plans to ensure the best travel experience possible for fans heading to the 2010 World Soccer Championships, taking place in South Africa from June 11-July 11, 2010. Everyone at South Africa's national airline shares in the excitement of their country playing host to the first FIFA World Cup™ to be held on the African continent, and has adapted a "whatever it takes" attitude to give visitors to their country a great travel experience on SAA.
A complete corporate division within the airline has been created to ensure that the airline is prepared to host the revelers that will descend on South Africa for the tournament. One key initiative in place is that South African Airways is partnering with MATCH, the official hospitality provider for FIFA, to lease additional aircraft in order to operate a round-the-clock domestic schedule in South Africa during the tournament. The additional flights will complement the airline's already extensive flight schedule in South Africa. This schedule will enable fans to select a base city such as Johannesburg, and take day trips from their base city to the different cities in which the matches are being played. Late night flights will allow fans to return to their base city, even after most evening matches.
The airline has also invested in upgrading its facilities, with all of its flights now operating from the new, state-of-the-art Terminal B at Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport. A brand-new, luxurious lounge will debut in the spring, ready to welcome Premium Business Class passengers in new heights of comfort and amenities.
"We can't overstate our excitement at South Africa hosting the World Cup. As South Africa's national airline, we look forward to introducing soccer fans to our homeland and to flying them to South Africa as well as to matches in nine different cities across South Africa," said Marc Cavaliere, executive vice president, North America for South African Airways. "South African Airways has invested time and resources in ensuring that fans have a smooth travel experience. Flying SAA to the tournament will be the most comfortable and most convenient method for fans to get to the World Cup."
SAA has also been working closely with the four MATCH-approved U.S. tour operators that are exclusively offering air-inclusive travel packages paired with game tickets. Cartan Tours, Destination Southern Africa, Great Atlantic Travel and Sportsmark are each holding space on South African Airways flights for the tournament. Soccer fans can also call South African Airways directly to book their seats to South Africa. SAA will help fans shop for the lowest fares on the best available dates.
"Fans shouldn't assume that they can't get to the World Cup," added Cavaliere. "There are still reasonably-priced airline seats available during the tournament, so we encourage them to call and inquire about flights in order to follow their favorite teams. But they should act quickly, as the excitement is building up and the demand for seats on our flights is also going up."
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Rankings are:Toronto has finally come to grips with reality. No longer are the Raps delusional about loading up on mediocre veterans with long-term deals, nor about winning games without bothering to play defense. With Toronto again last in defensive efficiency in 2010-11, the overmatched Jay Triano was finally shown the door. Replacing him is former Dallas zone defense maestro Dwane Casey, who now must upgrade one of the most pathetic defensive outfits in league annals.
Central to Casey's cause is center Andrea Bargnani, who is offensively gifted but remains one of the most clueless off-ball defenders in the game. He's mobile for his size, though, and the Raps might experiment with playing him at power forward periodically now that they have some genuine size. Don't be surprised if 7-footers Solomon Alabi and Aaron Gray get a fair amount of run.
Alas, they also have to clear minutes for Ed Davis, a revelation as a high-percentage finisher last season, but one who needs to add strength to battle NBA big men. Ditto for Amir Johnson, who quietly had a strong season in 2010-11 but, like his frontcourt mates, suffers from a lack of lower-body strength at the defensive end.
In fact, Toronto's frontcourt looks pretty darn good going forward. First-round pick Jonas Valanciunas won't be coming over this season, but at only 19 years of age, he ranks among the best players in Europe and looks like a star in the making. He and Davis could be a fearsome combo in five years; Bargnani, whatever you think of him, would make for a pretty potent sixth man in that arrangement.
On the wing, DeMar DeRozan flashed some star potential as a scorer, but the rest of his game lies dormant; he needs to pass the ball once in a while and play some defense. Small forward looms as a huge weakness, although the talented but ridiculously mistake-prone James Johnson remains intriguing. And at the point, Jose Calderon is a flawless offensive operator and a traffic cone for opposing point guards.
Big picture, there are a lot of problems here beyond Casey's control -- team president Bryan Colangelo invested almost entirely in offensive players, so the result is again likely to be a decent offense paired with a hopeless defense. But if Casey can persuade his charges -- particularly Bargnani -- to compete and at least use their length as a deterrent, the Raptors' D should be less of an embarrassment.
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'With a smile' CCV coordinator wins Educator of the Year award
BRATTLEBORO -- An Educator of the Year award wasn't just a prize to Karen Clark. It was also a confirmation that she was doing the right thing.
Clark, an academic coordinator at the Community College of Vermont's Brattleboro Academic Center, received the honor at the Vermont Educational Opportunity Programs conference on Oct. 9.
The award is presented annually to a faculty, staff member, tutor or administrator who has made significant contributions to furthering educational opportunities for VEOP students. The 2012 conference was held at Vermont Technical College in Randolph.
"I was totally surprised," said Clark, who did not know ahead of time she would be the award's recipient. "I really have found my professional niche. I help kids go to college and complete their education."
She has been with CCV for several years as a faculty member and 10 years as a coordinator.
Clark said she was nominated for the award and got three letters of recommendation -- one from Janet Groom, a fellow academic coordinator, Heather Weinstein, the director of student support services at CCV, and Hilary McAllister, an advisee.
"It was pretty awesome to see what my co-workers thought of me, as well as my students," she said.
CCV is Vermont's second largest college, serving more than 7,000 students each semester. There are 12 locations, online learning options and 20 degrees and six certificate programs. CCV also offers workforce education and secondary education initiatives, continuing education opportunities, and academic and veterans support service.
Groom, who works at CCV's Bennington location, said she has known Clark for nine years and still marvels at her dedication.
"I said the day we awarded her the honor, 'We all work hard. Everybody works hard. But Karen goes above and beyond and is always extending a helping hand,'" said Groom. "She is particularly astute with technology."
Groom said her colleague is always willing to help others as if it's never a bother.
"She does it happily and with a smile. She puts aside whatever she's doing," Groom said. "What a terrific colleague to be able to work with."
Weinstein, who works out of Montpelier, agreed with that sentiment, adding that Clark will assist anyone, even if her plate is already full.
"Karen is one of those people who, if something needs to get done, she is always ready to raise her hand to volunteer to help," she said. The director of student support services also said Clark has a special relationship with those she helps.
"She genuinely, genuinely roots for her students," Weinstein said. "Karen is a nurturer. She has a real skill for recognizing what students need. She helps students learn how to advocate for themselves."
Clark has, since 2002, worked with students in CCV-Brattleboro's TRiO Student Support Services Program, a federally-funded program designed to assist students and meet their educational and career goals.
The TRiO program is funded to serve 225 students, who are selected through an application process that assesses motivation, academic need, and ability to benefit. TRiO coordinators serve as an academic mentor, advisor, transfer counselor and resource consultant.
In her nomination letter, Weinstein wrote, "Karen's TRiO students have gone on to be CCV graduation speakers, Ada Comstock scholars, Student Advisory Board Representatives on CCV's Academic Council, participants at TRiO Legislature Day, and panel members at CCV's faculty summer Institute. Karen embodies the spirit of TRiO, and she sets the bar high for professionals supporting the success of students."
McAllister is one of those students.
"One might think of an Academic Advisor as someone who helps students schedule classes each semester and that is it. My relationship with my advisor is so much more than choosing classes, because I am fortunate enough to be involved with TRiO," McAllister wrote in her letter of recommendation. "Karen Clark is one of the kindest, most dedicated educators I know, and each year, as I see new students walking in and out of her office, I know that they are just as fortunate as I have been.
"It is because of Karen Clark that I have the ambition, determination, and strength to continue my education," she continued. "There will never be enough words to express the amount of gratitude and respect I have for her."
McAllister noted in her letter that she has applied to Smith College in Northampton, Mass.
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It seems that a good number of fans have incredibly high expectations for where Demar is supposed to be in terms of skill development. Anyone expecting Demar to suddenly make a leap into the upper-echelon of the league is delusional. But to expect to see development of both skill and intensity from Demar is reasonable. There was a stretch in the 4th quarter tonight against Miami where Demar clearly tried to take over...which is not something he would have done at any point last year. I have been impressed with his development and he could become a very efficient and capable player in short time if he continues to have the freedom to attack.
One thing though. Check out how often DeMar is assisted on field goals this year compared to last. He's maintaining a fairly high shooting percentage while doing a lot more on his own. Majority of his shots last year were spot up j's, and cuts. This year, he's driving into the paint, and creating jumpers for himself. Check Hoopdata.com. http://www.hoopdata.com/player.aspx?...eMar%20DeRozan
I'm loving his shot selection. It's cliche with Raptors fans, but once his midrange j becomes consistent, he's going to be deadly. The handle is fine. The shot selection? Fantastic. The aggression? Perfect.
Just get him the ball.
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Well it's about time.MIKE GANTER wrote:
You always try to run crunch-time plays for players who can get to the line. DeRozan is the best on the team at that so this makes sense. He's shooting 75% from the line, could be better but he's improved since the early season. At the same time, thinking that this will solve fourth-quarter scoring problems is incorrect, you need at least one another player who's hot, either Bargnani or one of the points. The inconsistency of those guys trumps everything.
I was really impressed with Derozan against Miami and my favourite play was not the highlight dunk that was dished by Weems but Demar taking it straight to Lebron and scores, that was fearless and impressive.
I thought the 2 fts he made at the end of the Magic game were ice. That's what the good ones do...hope he keeps on improving.
How about that turnaround jumper he hit on Wade late in the game? Looked really polished and comfortable.
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So.. yeah, why is there another thread about DeRozan? Why couldn't it just be in one of the other DeRozan threads?
Why Not?
Weems is the next Pippen, Bargnani is the next Dirk, Bayless is the next Monta Ellis and Ed Davis is the next David Robinson.
Eh follow my TWITTER!
derozan is the next ball hog on raptors(after JJ leaves), Bargs is the next bust(after Oden), Amir is the next bosh(develop and leave raptors), weems is the next...d wade
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Lowry's a bawse,
He calls the shots,
he's with the murder team,
call the cops,
cause he's in the buildin,
and y'all are not.
this guy may or may not have an attitude problem, just putting that out there.
Interviewer sounds like one of the clown morning DJs on the Simpsons with the over-FM'd-DJ'd voice...
Attitude problem???? wtf... Couple more interviews like that and I'll be convinced he's gonna be All-Star this season and years to come. Love his laid back, nonchalant demeanor. Now just get that shooting % up to about 45 and we're good.
Lose the stupid glasses Landry, cause as much as you'd like to think it is, geek ain't cool.
I do like how they seem to be almost best buds already, should bode well for the team chemistry.
So much being read into so little.
havent you heard mack north?? hipster (dickhead) mania is everywhere!!!
I bet Landry's fixie bike is of the single gear vareity.
"My son, unlimited food, and a Genie."
More Lowry in Vegas, this time with DC:
Lowry, Casey Click in Toronto: It didnt take long for Kyle Lowry and Dwane Casey to start preparing for next season. During the Las Vegas Summer League, Lowry and Casey were sitting courtside, going over plays and breaking down the teams personnel. The Toronto Raptors point guard and head coach have known each other for several years, and theyre looking forward to working together this season.
The Raptors acquired Lowry from the Houston Rockets earlier this month in exchange for Gary Forbes and a protected future first-round pick. Casey, who is a defensive-minded coach, couldnt have been happier with the move. The 26-year-old point guard is known for his tenacious defense and hes coming off a career-year that saw him average 14.3 points, 6.6 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 1.6 steals. Casey believes that Lowry will fit right in with the Raptors.
I was excited, Casey said. Kyle represents everything that Ive been preaching and he fits the culture that weve started in Toronto. I was excited and happy. Hes a young man who exemplifies our style of play with his toughness and grittiness. He has made himself into an excellent NBA player and hes ready to take the next step and reach that next level. I feel hes one of the elite point guards in the league.
I just have to prove it and show that hes right, Lowry said in response to Caseys praise. Thats my goal. My goal is to make our team better and do the best I can possibly do. I want to push us to the limit and make the playoffs this year.
Lowrys transition should be smooth, especially since Casey is already starting to bring him up to speed.
It wont take long, Lowry said of acclimating to his new team. Hes a great coach and hes going to make sure I get it and make sure we all get it. Im the leader of the team and Im just going to be out there doing what I do. Its not going to take me long at all. We talked about some sets already and theyre not too difficult. You just have to go out there and executive them.
Casey is already getting excited about how Lowry will change Torontos defensive approach.
Its a great plus for us, Casey said. Now, we dont have to commit a second big in our pick-and-roll coverage and we can have more one-on-one coverage. I can say, Kyle, you guard your guy. Landry (Fields), you guard your guy. We have a lot of guys who can stay home and who dont need quick help. Thats a huge plus. His leadership is going to be huge for us too, setting the tone for everybody else.
During his stint with the Houston Rockets, Lowry didnt get along with head coach Kevin McHale. The two men butted heads, culminating in Lowry publically criticizing McHale and essentially calling for him to be fired. In Toronto, Lowry wont have similar issues since he and Casey are on the same page and have a strong relationship.
I trust Kyle, Casey said. Not to say that I dont trust Jose (Calderon), but Ive known Kyle longer so theres a tremendous amount of trust and respect that goes both ways. Thats huge, that line of communication. I want to have that connection with my point guards and its there. Thats something that goes a long way in a relationship.
Is it going to be hunky-dory all the time? No. Well agree to disagree a lot, Casey said with a smile.
And hes probably going to win most of the time, Lowry said with a laugh.
At the end of the day, Casey said, its about winning, doing whatever we can to help our team win.
I think this is huge. Casey already proved he can make this team better with the players he had. Now he has a PG that he says is what he WANTS in a pg. That makes me think we will be a lot better next season. I feel very confident in both Casey and Lowry and they are saying all the right things. Of course we want Lowry to prove that on the court as well.
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Credit Union-Backed Senate Candidates Win
Credit unions and their PACs were winners in a pair of 2012 Senate elections.
Senator Jon Tester (D-Mont.), best known to credit unions for his efforts to delay the Federal Reserve's control over card interchange income, survived a close race against U.S. Rep. Denny Rehberg. He also received partisan communication support from credit unions in that state.
In Massachusetts, Senator-elect Elizabeth Warren was victorious, defeating incumbent Scott Brown. Warren specifically thanked credit unions in her acceptance speech, and said she would "have the back" of her supporters when she takes office in Washington.


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The tide continues to turn in the ongoing high-definition
format war. Netflix, the first choice in online movie rental service in the U.S.,
today announced that it will exclusively stock Blu-ray Disc as the
only choice for its customers looking for high-definition content.
Earlier this year, Warner Bros. shook the industry when it announced
that it would release movies exclusively
on Blu-ray Disc starting this summer. Netflix states that, with four major
Hollywood studios now behind Blu-ray Disc, it too will back the format held by
the majority.
Since the inception of HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc, Netflix gave its customers opportunity to rent from both formats. But by the end of
this year, the online rental service will have phased out HD DVD, leaving
Blu-ray Disc as the lone option.
HD DVD hardware owners will have to look to alternative
rental outlets for software, as Blockbuster announced last summer that its
retail stores would also carry
only Blu-ray Disc. Blockbuster's Total Access online rental service,
however, continues to provide HD DVD as an option.
"The prolonged period of competition between two
formats has prevented clear communication to the consumer regarding the
richness of the high-def experience versus standard definition," said Ted
Sarandos, chief content officer for Netflix. "We're now at the point where
the industry can pursue the migration to a single format, bring clarity to the
consumer and accelerate the adoption of high-def. Going forward, we expect that
all of the studios will publish in the Blu-ray format and that the price points
of high-def DVD players will come down significantly. These factors could well
lead to another decade of disc-based movie watching as the consumer's preferred
Only a small percentage of Netflix's seven million
subscribers elected to rent high-definition movies, and the company says that most of its customers have chosen Blu-ray Disc over HD DVD.
"From the Netflix perspective, focusing on one format
will enable us to create the best experience for subscribers who want high-definition
to be an important part of how they enjoy our service," Added Sarandos.
As part of the transition to Blu-ray Disc, the Netflix said
it will acquire no new HD DVDs but that its existing inventory would continue
to rent until the discs' natural life cycle (through loss or damage) takes them
out of circulation in the coming months.
Although Blu-ray Disc may have more support, Universal
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Rick Webb Retires as CEO of Atlantic Financial FCU
Atlantic Financial Federal Credit Union has announced the retirement of its President/CEO Rick Webb.
Webb has served as president/CEO just short of 20 years. Under his leadership, AFFCU has gained more than 150 select employer groups to AFFCU's field of membership, including Dunbar, DLA Piper, and Transamerica. Since Webb took over in 1993, the credit union's assets and membership has more than doubled.
"The credit union exists only to serve its members, who are also the owners of a credit union. I hope that I have served every member, whether directly or through my actions, as well as an owner would expect," said Webb.
With an emphasis on the importance of serving members, one of the initiatives Webb has supported includes shared branching, which allows members to use other credit unions to access their account. AFFCU was the first Baltimore-area credit union to be involved with this movement. AFFCU also participates in the CO-OP network, allowing members to use thousands of ATMs without imposed surcharges.
Webb originally joined the credit union (then known as Baltimore Telephone Federal Credit Union) as a member through his employment at C&P Telephone Company/Bell Atlantic. He then volunteered to serve on the supervisory committee. For 23 years, Webb was active on AFFCU's board, chairing multiple committees and positions including board chairman before taking over as president/CEO.
Alantic Financial FCU, headquartered in Hunt Valley, Md., serves 11,000 members and has assets of more than $98 million.


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In the end Psystar was handed
a defeat in a summary judgment. Earlier this week it
announced that it was partially
settling with Apple. Now details
of that settlement have been finalized.
Psystar, which already
went bankrupt once, has agreed to pay Apple $2.647M USD in damages
for marring its "brand image" by releasing Mac clones.
It also agreed to suspend production and sales of all its Mac clones
and has since pulled the sales page from the company's website.
The decision casts uncertainty on the status of orders from those who
bought Mac clones in the final days before the settlement,
individuals whose systems have not yet been shipped.
While the
situation seems to be dire for Psystar, the company vows to persist
in its campaign of rebellion. The company is now focused on its
unlocking software offering Rebel
EFI, which allows OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) to be installed easily
on a variety of hardware configurations with Intel processors.
Rebel EFI provides support for multi-boot systems with a mix of
Linux, Windows, and OS X installed.
Apple is trying to kill
off Rebel EFI, though. The company is battling Psystar in a
separate case in Florida court. The Mac clone case took 17
months, so it appears that the final fate of Psystar won't be decided
for some time. The odds seem stacked against the company,
though; the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, which helped hand Apple
a victory in the clone case, specifically outlaws users or businesses
to circumvent software protections, even on devices they legally
own. As Psystar is doing exactly that, it seems to be on some
pretty weak legal ground, regardless of how "fair" the DMCA
Until the hammer drops, though, Psystar plans to continue
to sell its software and defy Apple's closed box business model.


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