The attached photo of a BPL insertion point in Cottonwood, AZ seems to contain an omen for the future of BPL. Perhaps a copy of this photo mounted in a heart-shaped frame would be a suitable gift for Michael at his going away party... 73, dARTh ----- Original Message ----- From: <W5JBP@aol.com> To: "arrl-odv" <arrl-odv@reflector.arrl.org> Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2004 4:49 AM Subject: [ARRL-ODV:11542] We can hope...

From the AP news wire.

Telecommunications

Michael Powell is expected to step down as FCC chairman after leading the agency to deregulatory decisions that benefit the regional Bell telephone companies. Bush's replacements for Powell and a Democratic commissioner whose term is up will ensure a continuing GOP majority, leading to further deregulation with a goal of bridging the digital divide more quickly.