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Cable is Cornering the Broadband Market (at Seeking Alpha)

seekingalpha.com | Aug 11, 2008

The second quarter results are out and it appears that the cable industry is winning share in broadband, phone and TV connections and handily thwarting encroachment by the likes of Verizon (VZ) and AT&T (T).

http://seekingalpha.com/article/90339-cable-is-cornering-the-broadband-market?source=yahoo

Google Tightens Belt Ahead of Second-Quarter Report

blog.wired.com | Jul 10, 2008

Updated with comments from Google. There probably aren't many people who have made money betting against Google; the company repeatedly tops Wall Street expectations and generally knocks the socks off

http://blog.wired.com/business/2008/07/five-signs-the.html

Music Review | San Francisco Symphony: Jazzy Energy and the Jets: Bernstein’s Wide Legacy

www10.nytimes.com | Sep 26, 2008

Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony opened the 118th season of Carnegie Hall on Wednesday with a festive potpourri of the serious and the whimsical.

http://www10.nytimes.com/2008/09/26/arts/music/26carn.html?_r=5&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss&oref=slogin&oref=slogin&oref=slogin&oref=slogin

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On the Waterfront (ed. Joanna E. Rapf) | Film International

. Ex-fighter Terry Malloy (Marlon Brando) could have been a contender, but after throwing a fight for gang boss and union leader Johnny Friendly (Lee J. Cobb) and his brother (Rod Steiger), he works for Friendly as a longshoreman.

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Campus Management Adds Former Sallie Mae Executive to Board - Zibb.com

Campus Management Corp. today announced that its board of directors added a sixth member, Thomas J. Fitzpatrick, former CEO of SLM Corporation, commonly known as Sallie Mae, the nation's leading provider of saving- and paying-for-college programs. Mr. Fitzpatrick was president and COO of Sallie Mae from 2000 to May 2005.

"Thomas' in-depth experience within the financial and lending industry is impressive," said Timothy B. Loomer, president and CEO of Campus Management. "With his leadership and management background, he will be a valuable addition to our board."

Previously, Fitzpatrick served as president and CEO of Equity One, Inc. from 1989 to 1998, vice chairman of Consumer Credit Co. from 1988 to 1989, president and COO of Manufacturers Hanover Consumer Services (MHCS) from 1983 to 1988, and CFO of MHCS from 1978 to 1983. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business and a Master of Business Administration degree from LaSalle University and attended the Harvard Business School's Advanced Management Program.

Campus Management's board of directors consists of Timothy B. Loomer, Robert A. Bernstein, Rod Everhart, Thomas J. Fitzpatrick, Atif U. Gilani and Bradley L. Whitman.

About Campus Management Corp.

More than 1,100 college and university campuses worldwide rely on Campus Management for efficient, scalable, and flexible administrative and academic solutions to enhance institutional performance. Campus Management's One Campus Ecosystem platform provides higher education a fully integrated, centralized administrative and e-learning solution that unifies and simplifies management and reporting for traditional and non-traditional postsecondary education.

The Company was ranked Best In Class in Student Information Systems in IMS Global Learning Consortium's 2007 independent survey; won Microsoft's 2005 Public Sector award for innovation in Higher Education; and, was named Microsoft's Global ERP Solutions Developer of the Year in 2003. For more information, visit http://www.campusmanagement.com .

SOURCE Campus Management Corporation

http://www.campusmanagement.com

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Three Small-Cap Companies to Facilitate Investor Relations Through Upside Media Group Website -

Upside Media Group, a company committed to using its online media resources to help small-cap companies and micro-cap companies improve investor relations and raise capital, is proud to announce that three prominent companies will be the latest to be featured on the Upside Media website. The three organizations, which include Next Phase Wireless (NHPS), Falconridge Development (FCNR), and Tidelands Oil and Gas Corporation (TIDE), will participate in investor conferences and improve their stock promotion efforts through Upside's many audio, video, and publishing outlets.

The addition of these three great companies as clients further cements Upside Media Group's reputation as a unique forum for companies looking to sell their stock and raise capital to find potential investors. Upside Media offers a number of great ways for companies to promote their businesses and products in a number of different mediums. These include email, video interviews with company executives, airline advertising, exposure in a small-cap investor magazine, direct mail, radio broadcasts, web page advertisements, and one-on-one investor conferences.

"The opportunity is definitely here for small-cap and micro-cap companies alike to find compatible investors and raise much needed capital," says Mike Reinboth of Upside Media Group. "With so many avenues of access to real accredited investors for the companies we feature, as well as the opportunity for potential investors to study detailed research reports on every company we feature, the opportunity for making a match is increased exponentially."

Upside Media is also the only company of its kind to house its own in-house production studio, a resource that allows for the creation of top-of-the-line promotional tools without having to shop projects out to pricey recording studios. In addition, participating companies may also be featured in a unique small-cap investor magazine Upside Media publishes and distributes to approximately 20,000 accredited investors and brokers. Through these exclusive tools, clients can take advantage of a diversity of service and promotional tools that others in the industry simply can't offer.

Upside Media Group is eager to speak with small- and micro-cap companies looking to improve both their investor relations their on-hand resources. For more information on the amazing promotional tools available through Upside Media Group visit www.upsidemediagroup.com or call (760) 633-0107.

SOURCE: Upside Media Group

For Upside Media Group
Mike Reinboth, 760-633-0107, ext.109
Michael@bismarkconsulting.com

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The ICCM Canada Conference Program Explores Leading Contact Center Trends and Solutions With a

Questex Media Group's ICCM Canada Conference & Exposition (iccmcanada.com), Canada's premier customer contact management conference and expo, today announced its 2008 conference program. Filled with high-profile keynote presentations and more than 30 sessions, the conference program, presented by industry leaders, offers actionable advice for maximizing the financial and operational performance of a contact center. ICCM Canada will take place October 6-8 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto.

"Our outstanding line-up of keynote presenters will deliver practical advice and insight on what contact center organizations need to develop customer-focused business processes and what the people who manage them must know to be successful," said Tom Bliss, Group Conference Director, Questex Media Group. "This year's program also provides attendees with an ideal opportunity for contact center professionals to share best practices."

Keynote Presentations

The end user keynote panel titled "High Quality Leadership from Around the World: The Key to Contact Centre Success" will take place on Tuesday, October 7 at 11:30 a.m. The panel will examine how the quality of leadership determines the success or failure of a contact center. Leading organizations' executives will discuss how they helped their companies develop a new breed of contact center leadership that is driving top performance from centers, people and operations. Donna Miller, CEO of Contact Centre Canada, will moderate. Panelists include: Graham Kingma, Vice-President - Customer Experience, The Shopping Channel; Tim Cook, Vice President of North American Operations, Hilton Reservations & Customer Care; and Alfredo Gonzalez, Customer Service Managing Director, Latin America & Caribbean, FedEx Express.

The keynote panel, an ICCM original and perennial attendee favorite, titled "60 Ideas in 60 Minutes" will take place on Wednesday, October 8 at 8:45 a.m. This session features industry veterans and experts who will share a lifetime's worth of contact center experience in only 60 minutes. Each panelist will have one minute to provide an idea for improving a contact center and this will continue, in turn, for 60 minutes. Paul Stockford, Chief Analyst, Saddletree Research, will moderate. Panelists include: Beel Yaqub, Manager, Capability Development, Royal Bank of Canada; Penny Reynolds, Principal, The Call Center School; Samantha Kane, Principal, Kane-MacKay Associates; David Butler, Ph.D., Executive Director, National Association of Call Centers; Bill Durr, Principal, Global Solutions Consultant, Verint; and Barb Bleiler, Manager Client Support, WPS Health Insurance.

On Tuesday, October 7 at 12:15 p.m., David McSkimming, Voice and Video Portal Practice Leader, Avaya Canada, will present a general session titled "The Future of Customer Self Service and Multi-Media Customer Support." This session discusses how contact centers will be able to leverage new technologies to provide multi-media Customer Self Service on multiple devices including PDAs, Kiosks and Pacs. It will also cover the evolving role of IVR -- Interactive Video Response -- and self service three to five years from now.

For additional details on the keynote presentations, go to: http://iccmcanada.com/iccmcanada/v42/index.cvn?id=10207&p_navID=198

Conference Sessions

The ICCM conference program delivers practical and actionable advice and insight on what contact center organizations need to develop customer-focused business processes and on what the people that manage them must know to be successful.

For additional details on the conference tracks and sessions, go to: http://iccmcanada.com/iccmcanada/v42/index.cvn?id=10163&p_navID=198

Pre-Conference Workshops

The Pre-Conference Workshops will take place on Monday, October 6. They include:

--  Call Center Math: A Practical Workshop for Managing by the Numbers
--  Success Strategies for Savvy Customer Service Leaders


For additional information on the pre-conference sessions, go to: http://iccmcanada.com/iccmcanada/v42/index.cvn?id=10208&p_navID=198

For more information about the ICCM Canada Conference & Exposition, or to register, visit www.iccmcanada.com or 800-265-5665.

Keynote sessions are free to all ICCM Canada Conference & Expo attendees. For additional information, please visit www.iccmcanada.com.

For information on exhibit and sponsorship opportunities, contact Leo Squatrito at 617.219.8378 or lsquatrito@questex.com.

ICCM Canada Conference & Exposition

The ICCM Canada Conference & Exposition is the annual event for business leaders to network and share insights to make their organizations more effective, and for contact center professionals to discuss the latest issues with people who share the same concerns, interests and ambitions. ICCM Canada offers educational content and networking experiences to help professionals fine-tune their skills, assess new technologies, explore strategies to improve performance and maximize customer value, and build a professional network they can rely on for guidance and support.

About Questex Media Group, Inc.

Questex Media Group, Inc. is a global, diversified business-to-business integrated media and information provider, headquartered in Newton, MA. Questex serves multiple industries including technology, beauty, spa, travel, hospitality, leisure, home entertainment, industrial and service industries through a range of well-established, market-leading publications, events, interactive media, research, information and integrated marketing services. The company's media properties include over 100 print and digital media publications, 45 conferences, tradeshows and events, as well as a range of research, data and information products. The company's businesses are managed through operating companies including Questex Media Group; InfoTrends, Inc., Imaging Networks and McLean Events International, Ltd, a world-leading producer of appointment-based events. The company's combined operations include more than 400 employees in offices throughout North America, South America, Asia and Europe.

Contact
Meryl Franzman
Beyond Words Communications Inc.
617 739 1769
Email Contact


SOURCE: Questex Media Group

http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/emailprcntct?id=9FA5EC763BAE6F47

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The ICCM Canada Conference Program Explores Leading Contact Centre Trends and Solutions With a

Questex Media Group's ICCM Canada Conference & Exposition (iccmcanada.com), Canada's premier customer contact management conference and expo, today announced its 2008 conference program. Filled with high-profile keynote presentations and more than 30 sessions, the conference program, presented by industry leaders, offers actionable advice for maximizing the financial and operational performance of a contact centre. ICCM Canada will take place October 6-8 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto.

"Our outstanding line-up of keynote presenters will deliver practical advice and insight on what contact centre organizations need to develop customer-focused business processes and what the people who manage them must know to be successful," said Tom Bliss, Group Conference Director, Questex Media Group. "This year's program also provides attendees with an ideal opportunity for contact centre professionals to share best practices."

Keynote Presentations

The end user keynote panel titled "High Quality Leadership from Around the World: The Key to Contact Centre Success" will take place on Tuesday, October 7 at 11:30 a.m. The panel will examine how the quality of leadership determines the success or failure of a contact centre. Leading organizations' executives will discuss how they helped their companies develop a new breed of contact centre leadership that is driving top performance from centres, people and operations. Donna Miller, CEO of Contact Centre Canada, will moderate. Panelists include: Graham Kingma, Vice-President - Customer Experience, The Shopping Channel; Tim Cook, Vice President of North American Operations, Hilton Reservations & Customer Care; and Alfredo Gonzalez, Customer Service Managing Director, Latin America & Caribbean, FedEx Express.

The keynote panel, an ICCM original and perennial attendee favorite, titled "60 Ideas in 60 Minutes" will take place on Wednesday, October 8 at 8:45 a.m. This session features industry veterans and experts who will share a lifetime's worth of contact centre experience in only 60 minutes. Each panelist will have one minute to provide an idea for improving a contact centre and this will continue, in turn, for 60 minutes. Paul Stockford, Chief Analyst, Saddletree Research, will moderate. Panelists include: Beel Yaqub, Manager, Capability Development, Royal Bank of Canada; Penny Reynolds, Principal, The Call Centre School; Samantha Kane, Principal, Kane-MacKay Associates; David Butler, Ph.D., Executive Director, National Association of Call Centres; Bill Durr, Principal, Global Solutions Consultant, Verint; and Barb Bleiler, Manager Client Support, WPS Health Insurance.

On Tuesday, October 7 at 12:15 p.m., David McSkimming, Voice and Video Portal Practice Leader, Avaya Canada, will present a general session titled "The Future of Customer Self Service and Multi-Media Customer Support." This session discusses how contact centres will be able to leverage new technologies to provide multi-media Customer Self Service on multiple devices including PDAs, Kiosks and Pacs. It will also cover the evolving role of IVR -- Interactive Video Response -- and self service three to five years from now.

For additional details on the keynote presentations, go to: http://iccmcanada.com/iccmcanada/v42/index.cvn?id=10207&p_navID=198

Conference Sessions

The ICCM conference program delivers practical and actionable advice and insight on what contact centre organizations need to develop customer-focused business processes and on what the people that manage them must know to be successful.

For additional details on the conference tracks and sessions, go to: http://iccmcanada.com/iccmcanada/v42/index.cvn?id=10163&p_navID=198

Pre-Conference Workshops

The Pre-Conference Workshops will take place on Monday, October 6. They include:

--  Call Centre Math: A Practical Workshop for Managing by the Numbers
--  Success Strategies for Savvy Customer Service Leaders


For additional information on the pre-conference sessions, go to: http://iccmcanada.com/iccmcanada/v42/index.cvn?id=10208&p_navID=198

For more information about the ICCM Canada Conference & Exposition, or to register, visit www.iccmcanada.com or 800-265-5665.

Keynote sessions are free to all ICCM Canada Conference & Expo attendees. For additional information, please visit www.iccmcanada.com.

For information on exhibit and sponsorship opportunities, contact Leo Squatrito at 617.219.8378 or lsquatrito@questex.com.

ICCM Canada Conference & Exposition

The ICCM Canada Conference & Exposition is the annual event for business leaders to network and share insights to make their organizations more effective, and for contact centre professionals to discuss the latest issues with people who share the same concerns, interests and ambitions. ICCM Canada offers educational content and networking experiences to help professionals fine-tune their skills, assess new technologies, explore strategies to improve performance and maximize customer value, and build a professional network they can rely on for guidance and support.

About Questex Media Group, Inc.

Questex Media Group, Inc. is a global, diversified business-to-business integrated media and information provider, headquartered in Newton, MA. Questex serves multiple industries including technology, beauty, spa, travel, hospitality, leisure, home entertainment, industrial and service industries through a range of well-established, market-leading publications, events, interactive media, research, information and integrated marketing services. The company's media properties include over 100 print and digital media publications, 45 conferences, tradeshows and events, as well as a range of research, data and information products. The company's businesses are managed through operating companies including Questex Media Group; InfoTrends, Inc., Imaging Networks and McLean Events International, Ltd, a world-leading producer of appointment-based events. The company's combined operations include more than 400 employees in offices throughout North America, South America, Asia and Europe.

Contact:
Meryl Franzman
Beyond Words Communications Inc.
617 739 1769
Email Contact


SOURCE: Questex Media Group

http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/emailprcntct?id=7F34B41DD9991988

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