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I am a player. How can I try out for, or be scouted by, the Colorado Rapids?
The Colorado Rapids offer tryouts and training sessions with the team by invitation only, year-round. If you are interested in applying for an invitation, you may mail in your Resume (or Curriculum Vitae) detailing your entire soccer-playing history to be considered for a tryout invitation to:Colorado Rapids
Attn: Tryouts
Dick's Sporting Goods Park
6000 Victory Way Commerce City, CO 80022, USA
or fax to: 303.727.3546
You may also wish to include any photos or videos of yourself in action (please note that the Colorado Rapids cannot return these items to you). If the coaching staff wishes to invite you to train with the Rapids, they will then contact you; there is no phone number available for follow-up calls. The Rapids also on rare occasions hold an "open tryout"; when this occurs, you can find the information posted on ColoradoRapids.com.
How can I buy Rapids tickets?
The best way is to visit the Tickets Section in our Main Menu.
For group and season ticket information, or to speak with a Rapids ticket representative over the phone, please the Tickets Section in our Main Menu or call the Colorado Rapids Ticket Sales Hotline at 303.825.GOAL (303.825.4625).
Single game tickets for Rapids home games at Dick's Sporting Goods Park can be purchased online, or by phone at 1.866.461.6556.
Fans can also purchase tickets in person at the Dick's Sporting Goods Park box office, or at kiosks located inside area Dick's Sporting Goods store locations.
Where can I find information on parking, stadium amenities, or driving directions?
All driving directions and parking information can be found here
How much does parking cost at Rapids home games?
There is no additional parking charge. The cost for parking is already included in the price of a Rapids game ticket.
My company is interested in sponsoring the team or advertising with the Rapids. Where can I find more information?
The Colorado Rapids offer several options for joining the club as a corporate partner, and offer advertising and activation opportunities for everything from in-stadium signage to TV ads to community programs. Click here for more information.
Where can I send a fan letter to a player or coach?
Fan mail to any Rapids players or coaches can be sent to:Attention: (Individual Player or Coach)
Colorado Rapids Soccer Club
Dick's Sporting Goods Park
6000 Victory Way Commerce City, CO 80022, USA
Please see below for the best way to get items autographed.
Can I send an item to be autographed?
Please do not mail or send any items to be autographed. The item(s) could become lost, misplaced, or never delivered and potentially be not returned to you. The Rapids players and coaches receive an extremely large amount of fan mail and the players, coaches and staff will not be held responsible for any item sent to the organization.
Please see below for the best way to get items autographed.
Where can I go to get autographs?
The Rapids offer benefits and programs for Season Ticket Holders and club partners that present exclusive opportunities to meet Rapids players and obtain autographs.
Public player autograph sessions organized through the Colorado Rapids or a sponsor of the Colorado Rapids will be promoted with dates and times at ColoradoRapids.com and on the club's social media platforms.
Alternatively, Rapids training sessions are open to the public for the final 15 minutes of each session and are a great chance to try and request autographs. The club's training sessions are normally held at Dick's Sporting Goods Park Mon-Fri. 10am-noon when the team is in town. To verify team training times for a particular date, please call 303.727.3500.
Do the Colorado Rapids forward fan mail and autograph requests to former players?
Please do not mail or send any fan mail or autograph requests to former players as we cannot guarantee the delivery of such items, and former players' whereabouts can be unknown. The item(s) could become lost, misplaced, or never delivered and potentially be not returned to you.
How can I request a Rapids player or coach to make an appearance at an event?
To requests players and coaches to make appearances at soccer club guest training sessions, dinners or galas, public festivals, corporate functions, or any other events, complete a Rapids Player/Coach appearance request form.
Can I e-mail Colorado Rapids players and coaches?
Yes: send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com and we will forward it on to them.
How can I request a Rapids mascot or street team appearance?
Street Team: Colorado Rapids Street Team is a grassroots marketing effort. Rapids representatives bring this traveling event (inflatable soccer field and prize wheel) to youth soccer tournaments, festivals, parades, concerts, and other community events. For more information and to request the Street Team, click here.
Mascots: Requests for one or more of the Rapids mascots to make appearances at community events, team functions, birthday parties, public festivals, corporate functions, or any other events can be arranged through the Rapids Front Office.
For mascot appearances, specific mascots will not be guaranteed for any event, but they may be requested. All requests must be made by this online registration form. All requests must be made at least four weeks in advance of an event date.
Please note that public or private events that are not of a charitable nature may be required to have an appearance fee or Rapids ticket purchase involved as a prerequisite. For more questions about the Rapids Street Team and Mascots please call 303.727.3726.
Is there a Colorado Rapids Official Fan Club?
Yes, the official supporters club is called "Centennial 38." The group occupies sections 117 and 108 and regularly organizes shuttles to and from home matches, road trips to watch the Rapids play away from home, and viewing parties to catch matches on TV. For more information and to join - free of charge - CLICK HERE.
Read their history | Centennial 38 on Facebook | Centennial 38 on Twitter
How can I get a merchandise catalog?
Merchandise catalogs are not available. A great selection of Rapids team merchandise can be found in the Rapids' official Online Store by clicking here. You can also visit the Rapids Team Store, Altitude Authentics, in person at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.
How can I request a special message to be shown on the video board at a Rapids home game?
Due to the large amount of sponsorship and marketing inventory run at games, special message requests, such as birthday announcements, are available by purchase only. The cost is a $50 charitable donation to Kroenke Sports Charities.
Requests must be made five days in advance of the requested home game; Messages can be no longer than 10 words, and are subject to availability of inventory. For more information, and to make a request, call the Rapids Match Presentation dept. at 303.727.3726.
How do I get to sing the National Anthem at a home game?
The Rapids Match Presentation department keeps a list of available singers for select dates. No open tryouts are scheduled at this time. To be added to the list submit a demo recording of you performing and contact information to:
Colorado Rapids Game Presentation
Colorado Rapids
6000 Victory Way
Commerce City, CO 80022
Do the Colorado Rapids donate items to charity events and auctions? How can I apply for a donation?
The Colorado Rapids are committed to being the leaders in Colorado's sports community and to improving the lives of children. The team donates items such as signed merchandise and match tickets to needy organizations and events each year. To request an item please fill out the online form here.
I have questions regarding my season ticket account. Who should I contact?
Season Ticket Members can contact their Membership Services Executive by calling the Customer Service Hotline at (303) 727-3414 or sending an email to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Where can I watch Rapids games on TV or listen on the radio?
In recent years a majority of Rapids matches have been broadcast live and in HD on Altitude TV, with the remaining matches on national television through Major League Soccer's partners, NBC, ESPN, and Univision. Check the schedule page for game-by-game information.
Matches are also aired on English radio on Mile High Sports Radio AM 1510 or in Spanish on 1150 AM.
I am an out-of-town visitor. What are the best places to stay if I come into town for a Rapids game?
There are many fine hotels within a short distance of Dick's Sporting Goods Park. Various hotels in the area may offer special rates for fans if they mention they are booking a room stay to coincide with a Rapids match. The team's partner hotels are:
Denver Marriott City Center (7.8mi from stadium)
1701 California St, Denver, CO 80202
(303) 297-1300
Doubletree by Hilton (3.7mi from stadium)
3203 Quebec St, Denver, CO 80207
(303) 321-3333
Embassy Suites- Denver Stapleton (3.9mi from stadium)
4444 Havana St, Denver, CO 80239
(303) 375-0400


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The media frenzy over the death of Trayvon Martin has produced an interesting label - "white Hispanic."
It's been used by the New York Times, Reuters, CNN, and countless other media outlets.
George Zimmerman is descibed as a "white Hispanic."
Initially, he was simply labeled Hispanic. Zimmerman's identity has morphed since then.
Jonah Goldberg discusses the reason for the contorted racial terms being employed by the media in his op-ed, "Playing the race card again."
"White Hispanic." That's how the New York Times, Reuters and other media outlets have opted to describe George Zimmerman, a man who would simply be Hispanic (or Latino in this newspaper) if he hadn't shot and killed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. The term, rarely if ever used before this tragedy, is necessary in telling the Martin story in a more comfortable way.
What's the comfortable way? It's the way the blame for Martin's death belongs squarely at the feet of "the system." And "the system" is a white thing, don't you know.
The Leftist agenda requires that Zimmerman's "whiteness" be highlighted.
If George Zimmerman must be identified as a "white Hispanic," then Obama must be called a "white African American."
From this day forward, let Obama be known as the first "white African American" president of the United States.
If we're going to talk race, if that's what defines everyone, let's be honest.
George Zimmerman is a white Hispanic guy, or a Hispanic white guy.
Obama is a white black guy, or black white guy.
Since the media are using "white Hispanic" for Zimmerman, mentioning white first, we'll use "white African American" for Obama.
We must be consistent.
If we aren't consistent, we certainly aren't being post-racial.
What an antiquated term!

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Mobility is changing the way the private and public sector work together. Tablets, smartphones, and other mobile devices are the norm for government employees, agencies, and contractors. Agencies need to secure who has access to sensitive information and have the audit trails necessary to comply with standards and regulations.
Acronis Files Advanced is designed to address these challenges. It enables government agencies to provide their mobile users to securely access, sync and share corporate content while maintaining control over security and compliance. Content can be accessed from file servers, NAS, SharePoint, and personal devices, and shared with internal and external constituents. Acronis Files Advanced empowers IT to control the level of security needed and promote end user productivity anywhere, anytime, from any device – desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone.


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20 minute crafter-reindeer thumbprint ornaments
They were so cute to see as I unpacked them this year that I knew we had to do a new version this year.
Enter reindeer thumb prints! These are even easier than last years version...want to make some?
And I will be keeping a few myself, too. :)
Have fun making these! Let me know if you do, I would love to see them!
62 comments:
- verabear said...
This is a nice activity with kids, and yes, would make fantastic gifts. Thanks for the idea! :)
- November 30, 2011 at 8:03 PM
- Ben and Taryn said...
I was already planning on doing one for our family ornament this year with a thumbprint reindeer for each member of our family. I love yours and it makes me so excited to make ours.
- November 30, 2011 at 9:41 PM
- MJ @ 517 Creations said...
So cute! I'll definitely be making some of these with my little guy!
- November 30, 2011 at 10:54 PM
- April@MySacredSojourn said...
So cute! And I agree...I like the eyes lowered, too. It gives them a very child-like look, I guess. Adorable!
- December 1, 2011 at 5:51 PM
- April said...
Crystal....so cute !!
- December 1, 2011 at 8:57 PM
- Keri Fabin said...
Awwe these are so darling. I love them. Thanks for sharing!
- December 1, 2011 at 9:12 PM
- Amanda DeHoog said...
These are ADORABLE! I would love to know where you found your ornaments . . . I am having a hard time finding plain ornaments! Any help would be so appreciated-- thank you!!!
- December 2, 2011 at 5:41 PM
- April said...
So cute! I'll have to save this one for later. I would love to have you link up at my Handmade Christmas party!
- December 2, 2011 at 11:30 PM
- HeartFelt 4 Kids said...
These are so sweet...love them..saw you on Pinterest!
- December 3, 2011 at 7:49 AM
- Rachel said...
Amanda--we found plain ornaments at both the dollar store and at Target ($5 for 9 ornaments, I think).
Crystal--these are just great! We made both the snowmen and reindeer yesterday and they turned out so adorably! One thing is that I had thin-tipped sharpies that scraped off the paint, so I used orange paint for the carrot noses of the snowmen (applied with the end of a paper clip) and that worked really well--it showed up great. Thanks so much for the wonderful ideas!
- December 3, 2011 at 11:41 AM
- Unknown said...
Very very cute!
- December 3, 2011 at 9:32 PM
- Jess said...
soo cute! Just stumbled upon your site through pinterest. Love it! Your items on Etsy are adorable too :)
- December 3, 2011 at 11:32 PM
- Margaret said...
Very cute! I did the snowmen ones last year, and I loved pulling them out this year. Our baby's hand has grown so much in a year.
I pinned these on Pintrest :)
- December 3, 2011 at 11:35 PM
- Unknown said...
So cute and beautiful! i love it.
- December 4, 2011 at 9:41 PM
- hwalker said...
I am going to be brave and do my 22 1st graders for their gifts to their parents...how long did it take for the brown thumbprints to dry? These are super cute by the way. I got the blue matte ornaments at Michael's 50% off + an additional discount, so it was $3.58 for a box of eight. email@example.com
- December 4, 2011 at 9:57 PM
- SunBuzzPlum said...
I made these with my kindergarten class a couple of years ago. I had a problem with the paint chipping off once it dried. I used tempera (it was in the classroom). I'll be sure to use craft paint next time.
- December 6, 2011 at 7:41 AM
- PuppyLovePrincess said...
so cute! i'll be linking from my blog. thanks for sharing your creativity!
- December 9, 2011 at 12:35 PM
- Kathy72 said...
Thanks for he great idea. I am not a crafty person and am planning to make these with my 2 year old granddaughter for our family.
- December 10, 2011 at 7:47 AM
- Historialibros said...
I love them!
- December 10, 2011 at 2:46 PM
- Heather - Chickabug said...
I *love* this idea! I just posted about it today in my round-up of fingerprint ornament ideas:
Thank you for the inspiration! : )
- December 19, 2011 at 12:30 PM
- Kim @ The Celebration Shoppe said...
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this idea. I'll be sharing it on my blog today and hopefully making them with the boys this weekend. Thanks!
- December 22, 2011 at 10:23 AM
- Kim @ The Celebration Shoppe said...
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this idea! I'll be sharing it on my blog today and hopefully making them with the boys this weekend. Thanks for the idea!
- December 22, 2011 at 10:24 AM
- Amy said...
I made these cute ornaments with my little ones today for Grandparent Gifts! I blogged the outcome with a link back to you. Here it is:http://sittingatourkitchentable.blogspot.com/2011/12/thumbs-up.html
Thanks for the great inspiration & Merry Christmas!!!
- December 23, 2011 at 12:44 AM
We made these and they turned out so cute - thanks for the idea!
- December 26, 2011 at 11:36 PM
- Linda @ it all started with paint said...
Found these in Pinterest. How adorable and doable!
I'm ready for xmas 2012!
- December 31, 2011 at 7:42 PM
- Vanina said...
what a wonderful idea! thanks for sharing
- January 12, 2012 at 2:16 AM
- Crafty Mischief said...
I LOVE this idea! We made these for grandparent gifts this past Christmas and I featured them on my blog today.
Thank you for sharing! :)
- January 18, 2012 at 2:40 AM
- Auntie Em said...
Your reindeer ornaments are so sweet! A lovely way to make memories by creating them with your children and sharing a personal touch for someone special. What grandparent or relative wouldn't love hanging one of these on their tree?
Thank you for sharing the fun idea! :)
- February 10, 2012 at 3:37 PM
- Angell said...
I featured this today on my Christmas in July Celebration!
I have a featured button if you'd like.
- July 6, 2012 at 4:53 AM
- Chancy Smith said...
I did your handprint snowmen last year and tied a really cute zebra print ribbon on them. I also got glitter spray paint and sprayed on them after!! It was a great addition. I'll be doing these this year!! Thanks for the ideas!
- July 25, 2012 at 10:22 AM
- Chancy Smith said...
I did your snowmen fingerprints last year and they were a hit. I tied a kind of see through zebra print ribbon on them and sprayed them with glitter spray paint. They looked really great!
- July 25, 2012 at 10:24 AM
- Unknown said...
Hi there! I thought that this was so great that I featured it in my "100 Jolly Christmas Crafts & Decorations"! Have a great day! http://www.aspectacledowl.com/100-christmas-crafts-decorations/
- October 18, 2012 at 10:45 AM
- Unknown said...
These are adorable. Can't wait to make them with my Grandson. I missed the pattern you posted for the snowmen you made last year. Would you still have the instructions to share. Thanks
- November 18, 2012 at 11:38 PM
- Unknown said...
I made some they are so cute! thanks for the idea :)
- November 23, 2012 at 10:12 PM
- Unknown said...
we made them today and they are absolutely adorable! thanks for the idea :)
- November 23, 2012 at 10:13 PM
- Justine said...
Is there any kind of finish coat I can put on them to keep the paint from scratching off?
- November 26, 2012 at 10:49 PM
- Unknown said...
Terrific ornament! Share your ornament (or more) on our Linky List to get exposure for your own blog and share with your community. http://muddymonkeys.me/2012/11/28/wanted-homemade-christmas-ornaments-for-children-and-kids/
- November 28, 2012 at 1:36 PM
- Shary said...
I'm using this idea for our ornaments this year. :)
- December 1, 2012 at 6:28 PM
- Unknown said...
So cute and what a great idea for the whole family!
- December 4, 2012 at 7:06 PM
- npfoto said...
These are so cute. Think the middle grandson and I might have to make some this weekend.
- December 4, 2012 at 10:30 PM
- Al@PolkaDotsandPaisley said...
I think this is such a great idea so I sent my mom a link to this post. She made them with my nephew and I posted about them on my blog today.
- December 9, 2012 at 11:30 AM
- stef said...
- December 21, 2012 at 3:39 PM
- hollyshome said...
This is just so cute! I have linked into it from my page for a fingerprint reindeer card. http://hollyshome-hollyshome.blogspot.com/2013/11/a-fingerprint-reindeer-christmas-card.html
- November 8, 2013 at 11:39 AM
- Michelle Paige said...
Love this idea. Plan on using it with some tween girls.
- November 27, 2013 at 10:34 AM
- Unknown said...
Thank you for a very cool idea! Just made them tonight. Every member if the family has their thumb print on 1 bulb and we made enough so each member will have their own ornament too!
- December 7, 2013 at 8:13 PM
- Unknown said...
Thank you for this very cool idea! Every member of the family has their own thumb print on the ornament and we made enough copies so that every member has an ornament too! Thank you!!!
- December 7, 2013 at 8:14 PM
- Unknown said...
Love your blog and this project - so creative and fun and personal! Just wanted to let you know I featured it in my roundup of glass ornament crafts here. Feel free to check it out if you want and hope you like it! : )
-Mel the Crafty Scientist
- December 10, 2013 at 4:49 PM
- momof2 said...
I LOVE them! I can't wait to make them with my kids! My oldest is 5, and was so excited when she saw the picture, we'll be making them this weekend. I'm going to be brave and try and make them with my 2 year old, too~
- December 14, 2013 at 11:26 AM
- momof2 said...
These are ADORABLE! LOVE them. I showed my older daughter, 5, and she can't wait to make a bunch. I'm going to attempt to make them with my 2 year old as well... LOVE IT!
- December 14, 2013 at 11:27 AM
- Unknown said...
I made these with the neighbor kids so they could give to their parents as gifts.
- December 14, 2013 at 6:46 PM
- Unknown said...
I love these. I made with the neighbor kids today for them to gift as gifts for their parents!! They turned out great
- December 14, 2013 at 6:47 PM
- Unknown said...
What an adorable idea. I will be making these today with my Grandchildren as a gift for the their parents! I think I might use plastic bulbs so they last forever!!
- December 21, 2013 at 9:16 AM
- Susan Broughton said...
These are so cute and what a wonderful keepsake ornament. I love to pick up an ornament each Christmas to represent the years we have been married. I have quite a few now.
- December 25, 2013 at 7:07 AM
- Unknown said...
Love, love, love these.. A little to late this year to make these but so going to do this with the kids next year... thank you so much for sharing.. <3
- December 30, 2013 at 10:28 PM
- Unknown said...
So cute! What paint works best? Thanks!
- November 9, 2014 at 4:00 PM
- Unknown said...
Thanks for sharing this very creative handmadechristmas decoration. It's really cute and looks fun to make.
- December 11, 2014 at 11:03 AM
- Unknown said...
What paint do you use? And do you use anything to go over it, like a gloss? To protect it?
- November 6, 2015 at 11:21 PM
- Unknown said...
I just made these for my parents that passed using their thumbprints from my thumbie necklace... honoring my "deers" in heaven
- December 2, 2015 at 9:20 AM
- Unknown said...
Thanks for sharing this lovely project. Thought you'd like to see our first attempt. My little boy is 4:
Happy Christmas!
- December 11, 2015 at 7:31 PM
- Unknown said...
Hi I just wanted you to know I loved your DIY Christmas Craft post. So I added it to my 50 Christmas Crafts for Kids post.
In addition, I included a 125 x 125 image of your project in a college
Here is a link to the live post.{ http://www.mrskathyking.com/50-christmas-crafts-kids/} If you don't wish for me to share you work with my fan. Please email me and I will remove you :).
Have a blessed day,
Kathy King
- December 22, 2015 at 9:46 PM
- Pat (Nana) said...
This is an awesome craft to do with my 2 year old grandson. LOOKS easy & quite pretty. I take care of him so always looking for interestig crafts. THANK you for sharing.
- November 8, 2016 at 5:44 PM
- Amanda Lee said...
I wanted to let you know that this tutorial has been stolen by a blog called DIY Craft Project. You can contact Blogger to have the stolen content removed.
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Pilots if the Secret War in Laos. Christopher Robbins, Asia Books 3rd Edition 2001, isbn 974-8303-41-1.
The story of the cherry picked pilots who flew as forward air control for the CIA organized I indigenous tribespeople of northern Laos, and by extension the secret war fought there.
These pilots flew obsolete aircraft in appalling conditions against a well trained, equipped and led enemy and I came away astounded by their bravery, shocked at the suffering of the Laotian people and disgusted at the shoddy way the US abandoned both the country and the volunteers who flew and fought there to their fate once they no longer had a strategic use for them.
What also impressed me was the devotion expressed by the American "technician" and the Laos people, especially the Hmong hill people. A real contrast to how most viewed the Vietnamese.
A great anti war book that unflinching explains how men live and die in war and the bonds that developed between them.
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The following is a procedure for updating Application information in the UVM UDI environment. Use it as a template for your own operations:
- When adding a new application (or app version): Categorize the application:
- In the SCCM console under Software Library->Application Management->Applications, select the new application and get "properties".
- Under the "General Information" tab, Click "Select" next to the "Administrative Categories". Add the new application to an existing App Category or create a new category, as appropriate. Applications that are categorized will be added to UDI. Non-categorized applications will not be available.
- Update the UDI config files:
- Run C:localscriptsCM-TaskSequencesbuild-UDIAppList.ps1.
- Locate the "MDT 2013 Files" package in the SCCM console under Software Library->Application Management->Packages, and run an "Update Distribution Points" action. Verify that distribution was successful before proceeding.
And that is the whole story of the SCCM/UDI migration here at UVM to date. Clearly there is room for improvement. I will try to keep this series updated with revisions as we make them. As always, I hope that these posts will be of help to others in similar situations. If any of the code in this series makes its way into your environment, please let me know. I also am happy to answer any [short] questions about the topics covered here.
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Phone: 802-656-8251 | Web: http://www.uvm.edu/~jgm
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- Introduction:
- Drivers – Package Import:
- Drivers – Task Sequence Management:
- Drivers – Powershell Support Module:
- Drivers – Client-side driver package selection:
- Drivers – Providing SCCM database info to clients:
- Drivers – File Structure and Dependencies:
- Operating Systems – Update the OS Image List in the UDI Wizard:
- Operating Systems – Update the Task Sequence with new OS Image data:
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Verizon Wireless Expands Digital Service in Keysville, Florida
TAMPA, FL — To enhance wireless service for businesses and residents in southeastern Hillsborough County, Verizon Wireless has expanded its digital network here by constructing a new advanced digital site along Keysville Road (County Road 676) near Highway 39 in the town of Keysville.
The site processes both voice calls and wireless data traffic utilizing the company's new advanced high-speed data Evolution Data Only (EV-DO) technology called BroadbandAccess and is designed to provide stronger wireless coverage and additional call capacity for residents and businesses there, as well as along Highway 39 between Service Drive and Canoe Launch Road, and along Keysville Road from Tatum Road to Pritcher Road. In addition this site provides stronger in-building coverage to the downtown Keysville area.
Voice and data coverage will be improved throughout the area, especially inside buildings and other locations previously at risk of interference.
Wireless data communication on the new Broadband Access site will average transfer speeds of 300-500 kbps using a laptop equipped with a Verizon Wireless 5520 Aircard. The technology was recently launched throughout South Florida and the Tampa Bay areas, as well as international airports in Orlando and Jacksonville. Verizon Wireless plans to continue to build out Broadband Access in Florida in 2004 and 2005.
The new site and service are part of continuing growth and investment in Florida by Verizon Wireless. In the first three quarters of 2004, the company spent nearly $200 million in the state to further expand and enhance its all-digital network. This aggressive network investment totaling nearly $800 million alone during the past four years is designed to stay ahead of the growing demand here for wireless voice and data services like picture messaging and Internet access, and to secure its network for operations during events such as this year's unprecedented hurricane season.
The Verizon Wireless network in Florida has withstood the impact of five hurricanes so far in 2004, in each instance remaining on air while landlines and other wireless providers faltered. In Florida, more than 85 percent of all Verizon Wireless sites have their own back-up generator, in addition to battery power, to keep the network running despite lack of power.
As one of the only means of communication in many impacted areas of Florida following each storm, Verizon Wireless provided thousands of wireless phones to public safety agencies and emergency operations centers from Palm Beach County to Pensacola.
The company also set up free calling centers in devastated areas, providing thousands of phone calls and more than one million free minutes for hurricane survivors to call loved ones, and contact insurance companies and relief organizations.
"This new site in southeastern Hillsborough County can help improve public safety in many emergency situations," said Mike Lanman, Florida region president for Verizon Wireless. "But every day it also allows us to meet the growing needs of businesses and consumers calling co-workers and friends, sending picture messages, checking emails and so much more."
About Verizon Wireless' Network InvestmentOver the last three years, Verizon Wireless has invested about a billion dollars every 90 days -- more than $12 billion -- in its nationwide network, offering customers access to the most extensive wireless voice and data network in the United States. Local investment makes it possible to offer South Florida customers the most reliable service available on the nation's largest wireless network. The company's most reliable network claim is based on network studies performed by real-life test men and test women who inspired the company's national "Can you hear me now? Good!®" advertising campaign. They conduct more than 300,000 calls monthly on the Verizon Wireless network and other national wireless carriers' networks while traveling over 100,000 miles across Florida including Carol City --in specially-equipped, company-owned quality test vehicles.
Test Man Ride-Along ProgramThe specially equipped Verizon Wireless test vehicles simultaneously test seven wireless providers, using a computerized program to generate phonically diverse "conversations" as well as data transmissions. Members of the media who are interested in setting up an interview or ride-along with a local member of the Verizon Wireless team of real-life test men and women should contact Chuck Hamby at 813-615-4803 or via email at email@example.com.
About Verizon WirelessVerizon Wireless is the nation's leading provider of wireless communications. The company has the largest nationwide wireless voice and data network and 40.4 million customers. Headquartered in Bedminster, NJ, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). Find more information on the Web at www.verizonwireless.com. To receive broadcast-quality video footage of Verizon Wireless operations, log onto www.thenewsmarket.com/verizonwireless.####