America Online Brings Broadband to Life for Tech-Savvy Seattle.SEATTLE, Wash. -- America Online See AOL. , Inc. --Local Events Include FREE Ferry Rides, Interactive Rooms from Today's Digital Home, FREE 'JET' Concert, Interviews by Broadcasting Legend Roy Firestone Roy Firestone (born on December 8, 1953 in Miami Beach, Florida) is a commentator and sports journalist. Firestone is a graduate of Miami Beach High School and the University of Miami. with Local Athletes, Tech Makeover Sweepstakes and Bumbershoot bum·ber·shoot n. An umbrella. [Alteration of umbrella + alteration of (para)chute.] Sponsorship --National Broadband Usage Surpasses 50%, Up 13% in the Past Year AOL (A division of Time Warner, Inc., New York, NY, www.aol.com) The world's largest online information service with access to the Internet, e-mail, chat rooms and a variety of databases and services. (R) for Broadband, the first online service specifically designed for high-speed cable and DSL connections, announced today that it is launching a week-long series of activities in Seattle that will bring residents of the city and surrounding communities a firsthand look at how AOL for Broadband offers a more complete high-speed Internet See broadband. experience to its members. The AOL for Broadband activities will showcase the relevancy of broadband in unique ways, with samples of the great music, sports and entertainment content as well as family management and safety and security tools included with the AOL for Broadband service See broadband and broadband service provider. . High-speed Internet access in the home is reshaping the online landscape, with more consumers buying premium services on top of their basic cable or DSL connections. Nationwide household broadband usage has climbed to more than 51 percent, a 13 percent increase in one year.(1) The series of events, designed to show Seattle residents how AOL for Broadband can enhance their lives, takes place from August 30 - September 6 and includes an offer for commuters to receive free ferry rides for walk-on passengers going to Bainbridge and Bremerton Islands from Pier 52 at Colman Dock all-day on Tuesday, August 31. During this time, riders will receive a complimentary full-fare ticket, as well as free coffee at two locations near the ferries and free Wi-Fi Internet access See how to access the Internet. during the day on laptop computers equipped with a wireless card or wireless capabilities. Additional events and activities in Seattle include a sweepstakes for residents to enter for a chance to win an array of broadband technology broadband technology Telecommunications devices, lines, or technologies that allow communication over a wide band of frequencies, and especially over a range of frequencies divided into multiple independent channels for the simultaneous transmission of different signals. for their home, a glimpse at a digital home brought to life through interactive rooms in locations throughout the city, a free concert by Australian rock Australian rock and pop musicians have produced a wide variety of music. While many musicians and bands have had considerable international success, there remains some debate over whether Australian popular music really has a distinctive sound. band JET at the The Premier, an opportunity to watch interviews with local athletes by broadcasting legend Roy Firestone, and much more. "We are excited to bring AOL for Broadband to life for Seattle residents with this series of events," said Kevin Conroy Kevin Conroy (born November 30 1955) is an American actor of stage, screen, and voice, perhaps best known for his portrayal of DC Comics superhero Batman in numerous animated series and features that comprised the DC animated universe. , Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. of AOL for Broadband. "AOL for Broadband offers a more complete broadband experience for the entire family, with access to on-demand and exclusive content from sports, music, news and entertainment; built in safety and security features; advanced communication tools; custom spam filters and much more. But Seattle residents don't have to take my word for it, they can come experience it for themselves." Among the scheduled activities are: --A local sweepstakes that will award three winners the chance to outfit a room in their house with cutting edge broadband technology, including state-of-the-art Intel(R) processor-based PC's, which AOL for Broadband experts will personally install in winners' homes. Seattle-area residents can go to www.aolcityguide.com/seattle or AOL Keyword: Seattle to enter.(2) --Explore today's digital household, brought to life through Kitchen, Entertainment and Kid's Rooms that let visitors see firsthand how AOL for Broadband makes daily chores easier, provides great entertainment for the family, and help keeps kids safer online. These rooms will travel to popular Seattle destinations such as Wild Waves, Seahawks Qwest Stadium, Alki Beach and numerous shopping and entertainment venues around the city. --Free Washington State Ferry tickets for one full-fare trip will be distributed all-day at Pier 52 at Colman Dock to walk-on commuters going to Bainbridge or Bremerton Islands on Tuesday, August 31. The complementary ferry tickets will be valid for use through December 31. 2004. During the time that AOL for Broadband will be offering the free ferry rides, passengers can also receive free coffee at two locations within the ferry terminal and Wi-Fi Internet access during the day to those who bring laptop computers equipped with a wireless card or wireless capabilities. The AOL for Broadband Entertainment Room will also be positioned at the ferry station so commuters can explore the latest in home technology as they enter and exit the ferry. --A free concert by Australian rock band JET on Friday, September 3 at The Premier. AOL members have the opportunity to enter for a chance to win a pair of free tickets to the concert. Check www.aolcityguide.com/seattle or AOL Keyword: Seattle for more information on how to get tickets. Radio stations K-Rock 96.5 and KISS 106.1 will also be giving away tickets to listeners. The concert will be taped for AOL Music's popular weekly Broadband Rocks(TM) concert series, and will air at a later date at AOL Keyword: Broadband Rocks. --Legendary sports interviewer Roy Firestone, host of AOL for Broadband's "Time Out With..." series, will interview Seattle Seahawks Seattle Seahawks • • , fans are invited to get up close and personal as Roy conducts live interviews and will have the opportunity to ask their own questions. Check out www.aolcityguide.com/seattle or AOL Keyword: Seattle for complete details. --AOL for Broadband is an official sponsor of the annual Bumbershoot Music Festival being held Friday, September 3 through Monday, September 6. While there, Bumbershoot attendees can check out AOL for Broadband's photo e-mail and video booth and meet AOL's world famous figure, the AOL Running Man. AOL for Broadband's VIP Lounge located at the main stage in Memorial Stadium will offer an enhanced viewing experience; music fans can win tickets to the Lounge through K-Rock 96.5 and KISS 106.1. --Children up to 13 years of age will receive complimentary admission to the Pacific Science Center The Pacific Science Center is a science museum in Seattle, Washington. Organization Pacific Science Center is an independent, non-profit science museum based in Seattle, Washington. It sits on 7.1 acres of land located on the south side of the Seattle Center. on Friday, September 3 from 10:00am to 6:00pm from AOL for Broadband as part of the Bumbershoot Music Festival's Family Day. The children visiting the venue will be able to experience Pacific Science Center's hands-on science exhibits for free, will receive special discounts to IMAX IMAX Noun a film projection process that produces an image ten times larger than standard (R) films - including NASCAR NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing), organization that sanctions American stock-car races, est. 1948. It held its first race in Daytona Beach, Fla. 3D: The IMAX Experience, sponsored by AOL for Broadband--and explore an AOL for Broadband Kid's Room. --AOL for Broadband is proud to support The Emerald City Kick-Off Classic on Saturday, September 4 at Qwest Stadium. The event will host thousands of area residents for a great game of High School football and display an AOL for Broadband Entertainment Room for event attendees to explore. --As part of their broader participation in these events, Intel will be offering a "Start Your Digital Life with AOL and Intel" promotion exclusive to select Seattle-area Circuit City store locations. For the next four weeks, consumers who purchase a desktop or notebook PC with an Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 processor with Hyper-Threading Technology and sign up for AOL for Broadband will qualify to receive a $100 mail-in rebate. --Shoppers at IKEA's Seattle-area store can visit a room outfitted by AOL for Broadband with the latest technology. Locations for the special events and promotions will be available at AOL CityGuide, the leading online local entertainment network, on the Web at www.aolcityguide.com/seattle or at AOL Keyword: Seattle. The week-long series of events will also include promotions on local Infinity Broadcasting stations: K-Rock 96.5, KISS 106.1, KMPS kmps abbr. kilometers per second 94.1, and KZOK 102.5, that include giveaways and concert tickets. About AOL(R) for Broadband AOL for Broadband is the best source for entertainment and information on the Internet, with programming and features exclusive to AOL for Broadband members. Consumers nationwide can simply add the AOL for Broadband service to any high-speed DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary or cable Internet Internet access via the cable companies. There are two kinds of service. One uses a cable modem to connect to a computer, and the other uses an enhanced cable box that provides Internet access directly at the TV. connection if they have existing high-speed access through their local phone, cable TV or Internet provider. Current AOL members can visit AOL Keyword: Broadband to learn more about AOL for Broadband and place an order. Or call 1-800-243-1319 or visit www.aol.com for more information. About America Online, Inc. America Online, Inc., is a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of Time Warner, Inc. Based in Dulles, Virginia, America Online is the world's leader in interactive services, Web brands, Internet technologies and e-commerce services. (1) Source: Nielsen/Net Rating, July 2004 (2) No Purchase Necessary. Open to legal residents legal residents of the following counties in the State of Washington who are 18 years of age and older at the time of entry: Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, King, Kitsap, Mason, Pierce, Snohomish, and Thurston. Sweepstakes ends 9/6/04. For complete Official Rules, see www.aolcityguide.com/seattle. Void where prohibited. |
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