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Summer is here in DC and there’s a great deal of stuff cooking in the district of communications…

Instead of serving the usual FCC dish and policy snacks, I thought I would serve up some other links to chew on…

Here’s what’s cooking -

Free Press Conference – I’ll be speaking about mobile broadcasting and social technologies next week at the National Conference for Media Reform. Looking forward to joining an awesome panel and demonstrating how wireless can augment citizen journalism.

Blog Potomac – Livingston Communications is hosting Blog Potomac in Northern Virginia on June 13. It should be a great conference and I know that Geoff has worked hard to put together an interesting program. Hope to see YOU there.

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As diners know, this is the district of communications and wireless is always a hot dish in this city.

On that note, Larry Page will be coming to town and discussing GooG’s vision for expanding broadband access across America with Michael Calabrese (New America Foundation). Mr. Page will also delve into spectrum policy too.

You can register here…

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I’ve been digesting the latest from policymakers and regulators the last few weeks. Overall, lots of good conversations about the wireless industry and thoughts about what is on the horizon. These are exciting times…

This new world of communications isn’t built around voice and text-messaging. It is a world built on innovations – many from startups and small companies – that can thrive on next generation wireless networks. A world where we know where our friends are at all times and a world where we can shoot mobile video – anytime and anywhere. It is our world and we are driving this revolution.

Carriers are currently evolving their traditional networks and building for this broadband revolution. A revolution where not just a few participate but one where we all are active. This revolution will allow everyone the ability to browse, search and share on their wireless device…

Unfortunately, there is a little bit of noise and static from a few folks in Washington. These folks believe they know what we want to do with our wireless devices – when most of them are still stuck in analog. These folks want to take us back to the antiquated world of spectrum caps. These are the folks who are not happy with the results of the 700 MHz auction and have an appetite to micro-manage a sector that doesn’t need it…

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As many diners know, I usually participate in the “Bad Beat on Cancer” poker tournament held at Union Station. Unfortunately, once again, I was eliminated and did not make the final table. However, there were many poker professionals who joined the fun and it is a great cause.

The video is a little poker chat with Annie Duke. Annie talks about her charity and her efforts as a lobbyist to pass legislation overturning a law promulgated under former Senator Bill Frist (which banned online poker). If Annie ever decides to run for Congress – she’s got my vote!

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A former colleague sent me this article – “The third leg of the stool” – which appeared in The Hill this week.

We have covered this ground on a few occasions.  However, the fact that the article was written by a well-known K street lobbyist makes it a splendid dish.

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