Many users to the FIRSTConnects.Us site (us included) have been experiencing slowness and an onslaught of error messages.  We sincerely apologize for this (believe us, it's been been just as hard trying to troubleshoot) and think we may have found the cause of these issues.  It looks like the server we're on has been having some overuse issues, including a possible DDOS attack, so we're in the process of moving to a new server in the coming days.  The only effects that you should see is a return to the snappy site we've grown used to, and we'll keep you posted on any

I would like to congratulate all FCU users on being honored by a Regional Chairman's award!  Thanks to all of you, this site has been recognized by at the Northeast Utilities FIRST Connecticut Regional for helping to connect FIRST members, new and old, as part of Dean's homework.
If you're going to Atlanta, we're going to be having an event there, so keep your eyes posted for a FIRSTConnects.Us scavenger hunt.  Prizes include Limited Edition FCU shirts, and it looks like it's going to be a lot of fun!

Right now, I'm writing from the FIRSTConnects.Us booth at the New York Regional. Since Friday, we've been showing off the site and getting more people registered... there is a giant stack of new sign-ups next to me, and we're still getting a steady stream of people coming by.

Those users with Gmail accounts can now follow posts on FIRSTConnects.Us through the Google Buzz interface!  Not only is this tool a convenient addition to RSS feeds we currently offer, but it also allows for easy sharing of interesting content with your contacts.

The Lab is a weekly series on our team and all the interesting things we do!  You can watch episode 1 here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JLPXYcpq-k and episode 2 here:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7A0RKmVOAJw.

Go team!

-Chairman