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Wednesday, June 12^th 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. in Tampa at MOSI – 4801 E. Fowler Ave, Tampa 33617

At Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI), a non-profit, community-based institution and educational resource that is dedicated to advancing public interest, knowledge and understanding of science, industry and technology. MOSI’s core ideology is to make a difference in people’s lives by making science real for people of all ages and backgrounds.

Thursday, June 13^th 11:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m. in Melbourne at Andretti Thrill Park, 3960 S. Babcock St., Melbourne 32901

Andretti Thrill Park, a fun and exciting facility that for the past decade people from all over the country visit to enjoy the best in family entertainment. Andretti Thrill Park offers exciting attractions, including: 5 Go-Kart Tracks, “The Minors” 18-Hole Miniature Golf, Andretti Edge, Batting Cages, Lazer Tag, Kiddie Rides, Playground, Wave Rave Paddle Boats, Train Rides, and the Space Coast’s Largest Arcade!

So, what are you waiting for? Get moving to one of the designated locations next week, and join this year’s Move It Movement tour! Get ready to kick, shoot and skate your way to off-the chart fun while showing off your skills to your friends and family.

Bright House Networks applauds Alexandra Chandler, an eleventh grade student at Clearwater High School in Clearwater, Fla., on her second Prize place showing in C-SPAN’s national 2013 StudentCam competition. In response to the question, “What’s the most important issue the president should consider in 2013?” Alexandra produced “Guns In Our Schools,” a documentary about school safety and security.  Alexandra received $1500 for her work, which aired on C-SPAN in April of this year.

C-SPAN’s national StudentCam competition, now in its ninth year, invites middle school and high school students to produce a five- to- eight minute documentary on a national policy issue. This year, C-SPAN received 1,893 video submissions from more than 3,500 students in 44 states and Washington, DC.

Documentaries were judged by a panel of C-SPAN education representatives and evaluated based on the thoughtful examination of the competition’s theme, quality of expression, inclusion of varying sides of the documentary’s topic, and effective incorporation of C-SPAN programming.

Alexandra is one of 146 students from across the country winning a total of $50,000, including one Grand Prize winner, two First Prize winners, eight Second Prize winners, 16 Third Prize winners and 48 Honorable Mentions.  The 75 winning videos may be viewed at www.c-span.org/studentcam.

What do you think is the most important issue the president should consider in 2013?

In addition, I wanted to share my story with everyone else. Fred solved my concerns in no time. He appears to LOVE his job and is good at what he does. I am a happy Bright House Networks customer.

Thanks again Fred and Tomeka.

Paige - Lakeland, FL

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When you grow accustomed to certain things in life, it’s hard to go back. Things that come to mind are high thread count sheets, good beer and programming in High Definition (HD). Immediately, I hit the select button on the remote and choose the “Watch in HD” option, which switches it over for her. You’re welcome. And, just like….what was good becomes great. Instead of thanking me, MY wife shrugs her shoulders and says “I don’t think about it, I know where the channel is, I put it there and that’s it.  Also, I’m pretty sure I don’t want to see these people in HD.”

I say “Can’t you tell the difference? Can’t you see HD is way clearer?” She can… It just isn’t all that important to her. The only exception is sports, where HD is a must, even for my wife.

Since this conversation, I’ve learned this phenomenon is not unique to my home having heard this same story countless times from friends of mine. “Can you believe they watch SD? We have HD!” only to be countered by head-shaking and eye rolling from their significant others to say it doesn’t really matter. (But it does.)

So I dare ask, is this just in my house or in my circle of friends or is this happening all over? Are you watching HD when available or are you still an SD kind of gal or guy?

Thank you so much.

Herschell – Deltona, Florida

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She said she would call me back at an appointed time and I told her we wanted to add high-speed data and Home Phone services. I was amazed when Stephanie told me someone could be at my house this evening. The installer just left and I have Internet.

Thanks Stephanie!

Gale, Homosassa, Florida

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Established in 1999, The David Logan Scholarship was created to honor a member of the Bright House family who had a significant impact not only on his colleagues, but the Tampa Bay area as the host of the “Toyota Sports Connection” on Bay News 9 and as a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. David Logan’s commitment to family and community live on through each student athlete that epitomizes traits valued by the late sports anchor.

The 2013 David Logan Scholarship Recipients:

• Savannah Bradley, Strawberry Crest High School
• Charles Wyatt Fulghum, Southeast High School
• Deborah Carey, Satellite High School
• Stephen Goldie, Winter Springs High School

The four student-athletes will also be featured on May 24^th at 7:00pm during the 2013 David Logan Scholarship Awards special set to air on Bright House Sports Network, Channel 47 and HD1147.

To learn more about each student and for additional information on the scholarship, visit BHSN.com.

May is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month – a celebration of the culture, traditions, and history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States.

The month of May was chosen to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese to the United States on May 7, 1843, and to mark the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869. The majority of the workers who laid the tracks were Chinese immigrants.

Celebrating at the Asian Cultural Festival - Andy Montavon (Bright House Networks), Eddie Camacho (Bright House Networks),Priscilla Condemarin (Bright House Networks) , Monica Correa (Bright House Networks), Luis Martinez (City of Orlando) and Oscar Ortiz.

Like most commemorative months, Asian-Pacific Heritage Month originated in a congressional bill. In June 1977, Reps. Frank Horton of New York and Norman Y. Mineta of California introduced a House resolution that called upon the president to proclaim the first ten days of May as Asian-Pacific Heritage Week. The following month, senators Daniel Inouye and Spark Matsunaga introduced a similar bill in the Senate. Both were passed. On October 5, 1978, President Jimmy Carter signed a Joint Resolution designating the annual celebration. Twelve years later, President George H.W. Bush signed an extension making the week-long celebration into a month-long celebration. In 1992, the official designation of May as Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month was signed into law.

Communities celebrate the achievements and contributions of Asian and Pacific Americans with community festivals, government-sponsored activities and educational activities for students.

A list of events are available online.

Fun Facts:

18.2 million: The estimated number of U.S. residents in 2011 who were Asian, either alone or in combination with one or more additional races.

5.8 million: The Asian alone or in combination population in California in 2011. The state had the largest Asian population, followed by New York (1.7 million). The Asian alone-or-in-combination population represented 57 percent of the total population in Hawaii.

46: Percentage growth of the Asian alone or in combination population between the 2000 and 2010 censuses, which was more than any other major race group.

4 million: Number of Asians of Chinese, except Taiwanese, descent in the U.S. in 2011. The Chinese (except Taiwanese) population was the largest Asian group, followed by Filipinos (3.4 million), Asian Indians (3.2 million), Vietnamese (1.9 million), Koreans (1.7 million) and Japanese (1.3 million). These estimates represent the number of people who reported a specific detailed Asian group alone, as well as people who reported that detailed Asian group in combination with one or more other detailed Asian groups or another race(s).

$67,885: Median household income for the Asian alone population in 2011. Median household income differed greatly by Asian group.

12.8%: The poverty rate for the Asian alone population in 2011.

15.4: Percentage of single-race Asians without health insurance coverage in 2011.

50: The percentage of the Asian alone population 25 and older who had a bachelor’s degree or higher level of education. This compared with 28.5 percent for all Americans 25 and older.

85.1: The percentage of the Asian alone population 25 and older who had at least a high school diploma. This is not statistically different from the percentage for the total population or the percentage of Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander alone, 86 and 85 percent, respectively.

20.7: The percentage of the Asian alone population 25 and older who had a graduate (e.g., master’s) or professional degree. This compared with 10.6 percent for all Americans 25 and older.

589,000: The additional number of the Asian alone population who voted in the 2008 presidential election than in the 2004 election. All in all, 48 percent of Asians turned out to vote in 2008 — up 4 percentage points from 2004. A total of 3.4 million Asians voted.

1.5 million: Number of businesses owned by Asians in 2007, an increase of 40.4 percent from 2002.

$506 billion: Total receipts of businesses owned by Asians in 2007, up 54.9 percent from 2002.

44.7: Percentage of Asian-owned businesses that operated in repair and maintenance, personal and laundry services; professional, scientific and technical services; and retail trade in 2007.

About the author: Shally Wong earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Central Florida. She is currently the director of Global Media and the publisher of Asia Trend Magazine and the President of Chinese American Association of Central Florida.

Your service technician Antonio came out to my home to address a video concern. After a short period of time, everything was sunshine and roses.

Thank you, Antonio, for your professionalism, efficiency and courtesy. Antonio is definitely an employee who ensures my loyalty to Bright House Networks.

Sincerely,

Karen – Oviedo, Florida

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