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To increase my regulatory expertise, I recently attended a four-day VHSL Basketball Officials Camp.  The camp included both class sessions with top officials and on-court practice.   The supervising officials provided extensive feedback on mechanics and calls.  One supervising official told me bluntly to drop my laissez-faire approach and put some air in my whistle.  By the end of the camp I was more actively managing the competition.  Overall, the camp was excellent.  It made me a better official.

Better officials benefit all players.  Better officials make for better games.

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The FCC's pioneering recreational band, Hot Spectrum, made its club debut this past Tuesday night at Bangkok Blues. As the above video reports, its repertoire is diverse, but familiar tunes are easily recognized. Government regulators often are subject to harsh criticism. But in this case, a large and enthusiastic crowd cheered on the band. Please, let there be love, even for government regulators!

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