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August 10,
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o Roxio
Changes Name to Napster, Sells Software Business for $80 Million
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MPAA Settles Copyright Suit With Defunct DVD
Copying Firm 321 Studios
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Google Sets Thursday Deadline for IPO Bidder Registration
o Dutch
Retailer Free Record Shop Launches Digital Music Store
o Sharp Releases Glasses-Free 3D
Display Monitor
o Software Lobby Creates
Anti-Piracy Mascot for School Education Campaign
o Deluxe Acquires Matsushita's
DVD Compression & Authoring Business
o Hip Interactive Acquires Game
Developer Arush Entertainment
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DMW Announcements:
--Future of Television: Next Generation - November 19, 2004
> Featured
Advertisement:
--Sr Manager, Digital Media Portal Content - NEXTEL
--Billboard Digital Entertainment Conference & Awards - Nov.
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Briefly Noted: Apple iTunes - 1
million tracks, Infinium Labs - AMEX listing, John Mayer - iTunes,
Vivendi Universal Games - "Scarface," Electronic Arts - "NBA Live" -
FIFA soundtrack, Ubisoft - "The Political Machine," Nokia - "Worms
World Party," Funcom - "Anarchy Online - Alien Invasion," Atomic
Toys - Electronic Arts, Airborne Entertainment - Snapple, Digital
transition - SETI, Correction
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--Product Manager
--Sr Manager, Digital Media Portal Content - NEXTEL
--New Release: PwC Global Entertainment and Media Outlook:
2004-2008
--Sales Directors
--Director of CRM
--Media Buyer - Online
--Strategic Planning Associate
--Java Developers - Northern VA - Fortune 100
--National Sales Manager - Online Advertising
--Major Account Manager
--Solutions Marketing Manager
--Unplug Bush - Los Angeles, August 10
--VPTC Wireless Networking Symposium - Sept. 15
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o Roxio Changes Name to Napster,
Sells Software Business for $80 Million
Santa Clara, Calif. -- Roxio, a developer of CD and DVD burning
software that is also the parent company of Napster, has announced
that it will sell its software division to Sonic Solutions for $80
million, and will change its corporate name to Napster to emphasize
its focus on the digital music business. The company reported that
the digital media software division saw revenues of $22 million
during the first quarter and income of $6 million. "Today's
announcement of the planned sale of our software division will allow
us to focus all of our efforts on Napster and the fast-growing
online music market," said Roxio chairman and CEO Chris Gorog.
"Subject to stockholder approval and standard regulatory reviews,
this transaction will significantly enhance our balance sheet
resulting in a net cash position well in excess of $100 million,
which will support our efforts to drive subscriber growth and
accelerate Napster's competitive position." In recent months, Roxio
has launched versions of Napster in the U.K. and Canada, and also
expanded its campus music service program.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040809/sfm108_1.html
http://makeashorterlink.com/?T2AC51409
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-napster10aug10.story
http://www.sonic.com
http://www.roxio.com
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o MPAA Settles
Copyright Suit With Defunct DVD Copying Firm 321 Studios
Washington -- The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA)
announced on Tuesday that it has settled a copyright infringement
suit that member studios brought against 321 Studios, the developer
of DVD-copying software that recently announced its intention to
close its doors. The settlement, terms of which were not disclosed,
follows two federal court injunctions against the sale of St.
Louis-based 321's DVD X Copy software, as well as a ruling last week
lodged against the company's similar product that can copy video
game discs. That ruling was accompanied by the 321's announcement it
would shut down. "321 Studios built its business on the flawed
premise that it could profit from violating the motion picture
studios' copyrights; the courts have been amply clear -- there is no
leniency for violating Federal copyright laws," said MPAA CEO Jack
Valenti.
http://www.mpaa.org
http://www.321studios.com
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o Google Sets
Thursday Deadline for IPO Bidder Registration
Mountain View, Calif. -- Search engine Google announced on
Tuesday that prospective bidders for shares to be offered in its
upcoming IPO will have until 2 p.m. Thursday to register online for
a bidder identification number. It is expected that the actual IPO,
for which Google has not yet set a date, will occur shortly
thereafter. The company plans to sell around 26 million shares for
between $108 and $135 a share.
http://makeashorterlink.com/?S39E22409
https://www.ipo.google.com
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o Dutch
Retailer Free Record Shop Launches Digital Music Store
Amsterdam -- Free Record Shop, a Dutch music retailer, announced
on Tuesday the launch of a digital music download store offering
250,000 tracks to consumers in the Netherlands, Belgium and
Luxembourg. The store will compete with existing offerings operated
by retailers aligned with U.K.-based download distributor OD2;
Apple, which currently operates download stores in the U.K., France
and Germany, plans to launch a wider European store some time in the
fall. Free Record Shop, which will offer tracks for between $1.08
and $1.46 each, said it hopes to sign deals to increase its library
to 500,000 tracks by the end of the year, and also plans to expand
its service into Finland and Norway.
http://biz.yahoo.com/rc/040810/tech_music_dutch_1.html
http://www.freerecordshop.nl
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o Sharp
Releases Glasses-Free 3D Display Monitor
Huntington Beach, Calif. -- Japanese electronics manufacturer Sharp
has announced the release of its Sharp LL-151-3D display, a 15-inch
monitor that can display 3D images without the need for special
glasses. The monitor uses a parallax barrier to separate two
distinct displays, which are skewed slightly so that the eye
believes it is viewing a true 3D image. The $1,499 display may also
be easily switched between 2D and 3D views. Sharp said that the
display is targeted at markets including video games, life sciences
and design.
http://www.sharp3d.com/news/release.asp?press=59
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o Software
Lobby Creates Anti-Piracy Mascot for School Education Campaign
Washington -- The Business Software Alliance (BSA), a trade group of
software companies that includes Microsoft, Apple, Adobe and
Macromedia, announced on Tuesday the creation of a
"copyright-crusading ferret," a character that will serve as the
mascot for the group's upcoming school anti-piracy education
campaign. The BSA produced a four-page comic book about "cyber
ethics" that will be published in the Weekly Reader, a newspaper
distributed in elementary classrooms. The comic is intended to teach
children to respect copyrighted works and not download them from
file-sharing networks. "Computer usage is commonplace in youth
education today, and good legal and ethical behaviors need to be
taught with the technology," said Diane Smiroldo, vice president of
public affairs for the BSA. "We hope that naming the ferret and
creating a comic book curriculum that focuses on respecting digital
copyrighted works will be a fun way to remind kids and educators
about the importance of learning and practicing good cyber ethics."
http://makeashorterlink.com/?B62012509
http://www.playitcybersafe.com
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o Deluxe
Acquires Matsushita's DVD Compression & Authoring Business
Burbank, Calif. -- Deluxe, a provider of technology and media
services for the film industry, announced on Tuesday that it has
acquired Digital Video Compression Center, the DVD compression and
authoring services unit of Japan's Matsushita. Financial details of
the transaction were not disclosed. Burbank, Calif.-based Deluxe
said the acquisition will create the industry's largest provider of
DVD compression and authoring services, which will be offered
alongside its other DVD production services. "Demand for the highest
quality compression and authoring services keeps growing as picture
quality and disc features continue to drive the DVD market, and DVCC
has as much experience in these categories as anyone in the
industry," said DVCC head Ron Martin, who will now become vice
president of post production for Deluxe.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/040810/105458_1.html
http://www.dvcc.com
http://www.bydeluxe.com
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o Hip
Interactive Acquires Game Developer Arush Entertainment
Toronto -- Hip Interactive, a Canadian publisher of video games
and accessories, announced that it has completed its acquisition of
Arizona-based game developer Arush Entertainment, offering 870,000
shares of Hip to Arush shareholders. Arush will release its
"Playboy: The Mansion" simulation title this winter, and has also
released games based on a license of NBC's "Fear Factor" reality
series. Hip Interactive distributes its own, as well as many
third-party game titles to most Canadian retailers. "Arush's ability
to source and license titles, along with management's strong
industry relationships, will enable us to broaden Hip's North
American publishing presence," said Hip Interactive CEO Arindra
Singh.
http://www.hipinteractive.com/cms/content/NR-04-08-09ARUSH.pdf
http://www.arushgames.com
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> DMW Events:
Future of Television
Forum: Next Generation
November 19, 2004
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New York City
www.televisionconference.com
Phone Registration Available Now
323-822-0936
OVERVIEW
Last year 370+ attended Future of Television Forum, which
included keynotes from Mark Cuban (Chairman, HDNet / Owner,
Dallas Mavericks), Joshua Sapan (President & CEO Rainbow Media
Holdings, Inc.), and David Zaslav (President, NBC Cable). This
year's event is scheduled for November 19, 2004 at NYU's Stern
School of Business and will feature an impressive line-up of
speakers and cutting-edge topics focused on the "Next
Generation" of television.
REGISTRATION
Early Bird: $195
(until August 31)
Pre-Registration: $295
(until November 12)
Registration:
$395 (after November 12 & at Door)
Online Registration:
http://kb.digitalmediawire.com/register.php?eventid=1074
Phone: 323-822-0936
To submit speakers for or
request information about exhibiting or sponsoring at the 2004
conferences, please contact Tinzar Than, VP, Marketing &
Events, Digital Media Wire, Inc. at:
tinzar@digitalmediawire.com.
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Featured Advertisement: > Sr Manager, Digital Media Portal
Content - NEXTEL
Manage Internet content acquisition and launch for various
Digital Media products. Content may include WAP, JAVA, Ring
Tones, Screen Savers, Wallpaper, SMS, MMS, and Location Based
Services. Will coordinate with partners and Nextel Business
Development to obtain Digital Media Content for catalog.
Coordinate with marketing and partners for promotion of
Digital Media products. Requires directly related experience.
http://www.nextel.com/about/index.shtml
Contact:
chris.allison@nextel.com
> Billboard Digital Entertainment Conference & Awards,
November 4-5
The
Billboard Digital Entertainment Awards honor this vision,
along with innovation, entrepreneurship and brand development
in digital entertainment.
With awards in 30 unique categories honoring achievements
involving games, music and film, television and video,
Billboard recognizes the cutting-edge developments and forward
thinkers shaping the future of entertainment.
The Conference will feature provocative panel sessions on
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Early bird registration ends August 31st!
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For online awards submissions, conference registrations and
purchasing Awards Gala Dinner tickets, please
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Deadline for Submissions:
September 15, 2004
Conference & Awards Show: November 4 and 5, 2004
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o Briefly Noted: (Cupertino,
Calif.) Apple announced on Tuesday that its iTunes Music Store now
offers a catalog of over one million songs for download in the U.S.,
featuring tracks from all five major record labels and over 600
independent labels. The company claims the store accounts for 70% of
all legal downloads of singles and albums.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040810/sftu021a_1.html
(Sarasota, Fla.) Infinium Labs, developer of a PC-based broadband
gaming console, announced on Tuesday that it is submitting an
application to have its shares listed on the American Stock
Exchange. The company said the AMEX listing "would afford Infinium
Labs stockholders a more efficient and regulated marketplace for
trading shares and would also provide greater appeal to institutions
who may not be able to invest on the [Nasdaq] over-the-counter
bulletin board," where Infinium shares currently trade.
Florida-based Infinium's Phantom gaming service is slated for
release on Nov. 18.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/040810/105528_1.html
http://www.phantom.net
(New York) Columbia Records artist John Mayer announced that he
will offer recordings from four concerts on his current tour for
purchase and download from Apple's iTunes Music Store. Each Tuesday
this month, a new 10-song edited show will be offered in a
month-long exclusive window on iTunes, after which time they will
become available on other digital music services.
http://www.johnmayer.com
(Los Angeles) Vivendi Universal Games announced on Tuesday plans
to publish a video game version of the classic Universal gangster
film, "Scarface." The company said screenwriter David McKenna has
written an original storyline for the game that touches on news and
events explored in the film. Developed by Radical Games, the third
person action shooter title is expected to ship in the fall of 2005.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040810/latu017_1.html
http://www.vugames.com
(Redwood City, Calif.) Electronic Arts announced on Tuesday that
it has signed NBA players Carmelo Anthony, Tony Parker and Pau Gasol
to serve as spokesmen for its "NBA Live 2005" title. Developed by EA
Canada and scheduled for release in October, the game is the tenth
installment in a 20 million unit-selling franchise. EA also
announced the in-game soundtrack for "FIFA Soccer 2005," which will
ship to retailers in October as well. The soundtrack will feature
tracks from artists including The Streets, Scissor Sisters, New
Order, Morrissey, Franz Ferdinand and Air.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/040810/105277_1.html
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/040810/105676_1.html
http://www.ea.com
(San Francisco) French video game publisher Ubisoft on Tuesday
shipped developer Stardock Entertainment's "The Political Machine"
PC campaign strategy game to retailers. The game is based on data
collected from surveys, exit polls, and the 2000 U.S. Census, and
challenges players to create and operate a presidential campaign
using either George W. Bush, John Kerry or a candidate of their own
design.
http://www.politicalmachine.com
(Espoo, Finland) Cell phone maker Nokia said it partnered with
game publisher THQ Wireless to develop "Worms World Party" for its
N-Gage hybrid cell phone/mobile game deck. The title, which will
feature multiplayer gaming both via Bluetooth and Nokia's online
N-Gage Arena, is scheduled for release in November.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/040810/uktu003_1.html
http://wwp.team17.com
(Durham, N.C.) Game developer Funcom said on Tuesday that its
"Anarchy Online - Alien Invasion" expansion pack has gone gold, with
pre-orders taken now to be shipped at the end of the month.
http://www.funcom.com/news/newsarticle/8086
(Redwood City, Calif.) Game developer Electronic Arts announced
on Tuesday that it has partnered with toymaker Atomic Toys to
develop and distribute a line of toys based on EA's "The Urbz: Sims
in the City" game. The Miniopolis Urbz toys will ship alongside the
game in early November. EA is releasing "The Urbz" for PlayStation
2, Xbox, GameCube, Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/040810/105272_1.html
http://www.atomictoys.com
http://urbzsims.ea.com
(Montreal) Mobile entertainment publisher Airborne Entertainment
announced on Tuesday that it has partnered with Snapple, the drink
brand of Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages, to develop a wireless
entertainment service for Snapple's "Real Facts" under the cap
trivia campaign. The Snapple promotion will include games,
wallpapers and ringtones that may be downloaded directly onto mobile
phones.
http://www.airborne-e.com/website/news/index.php?loc=detail&id=60
http://www.snapple.com/realfactsgame.asp
(London) One unintended consequence of the transition of
broadcasting from analog to digital will be that the radio signals
that have drifted into space over the past century will potentially
no longer be heard by extraterrestrial life, NewScientist.com
reported on Tuesday. This "radio-wave bubble," which now extends
about 50 light years out from our solar system, will disappear once
analog broadcasting goes the way of the dinosaurs. However,
researchers with SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence)
have already begun to change their focus to discovering "beacon"
signals intentionally sent our way.
http://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id=ns99996255&lpos=home1
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> Correction:
A story in yesterday's Digital Media Wire incorrectly referred to
Australian telco Telstra's online DVD rental service as FetchMovies,
and provided the wrong URL. The service is called FetchMeMovies.
http://www.fetchmemovies.com
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Product Manager
Leads and executes individual product initiatives within a
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preferred. 3-5 years Product Mgmt experience within the
service industry, high tech or advanced CRM applications
preferred. Experience building and managing teams a plus.
Strong project mgmt skills, detail-oriented with solid
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and partnerships as needed. Travel up to 20% of total time.
Evening or weekend hours may be required. Compensation
negotiable up to $95K. Send resumes to
denise@iconstaff.com
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> Sr Manager, Digital Media Portal Content - NEXTEL
Manage Internet content acquisition and launch for various
Digital Media products. For more information, see
Featured Advertisement.
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> New Release: PwC Global Entertainment and Media Outlook:
2004-2008
PricewaterhouseCoopers Global Entertainment and Media Outlook:
2004-2008 is the leading global entertainment and media
industry forecast, including in-depth global analyses and
five-year growth projections for 14 industry segments covering
every major global region. The complete 550-page book, is
available in print or electronic format. The 50 page "Global
Overview" (available in print or electronic format)or any of
the 14 individual industry segment chapters (electronic format
only) can be purchased separately for $95. For sample content
and to order,
click here.
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>
Sales Directors
A high growth IT Systems Integrator with over 6 years of
success is seeking senior level sales professionals for
commercial and gov't sales. Only candidates who are motivated
by prospecting, qualifying, and closing new business should
apply. To qualify for an interview, you must have 3 yrs or
more successful sales exp. in systems integration and/or
professional services. An understanding of business processes
and an ability to interact with all levels of sr. mgmt and
technical staff is desired. Must possess the ability to
objectively analyze a customer's projected needs and provide a
solution that customers will buy. College degree or higher.
Please send your resume and cover letter to
ron@innovativeexecutivesearch.com
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> Director of CRM
GTSI is a market-leading, $1B, 20+ year successful business.
We have an immediate opening for a Director of CRM to develop
and build CRM as one of the company's long-term core
competencies and key differentiators. The successful candidate
will be a strong proven leader with the ability to develop,
communicate and drive a CRM vision, as well as effectively
manage and be accountable for its implementation. You must
have 5 plus yrs CRM mgmt, 10 plus yrs. total marketing exp,
and a BS degree in Marketing or Business. Government industry
knowledge essential. Please send resume to
careers@gtsi.com
and reference CRM in the subject line.
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> Media Buyer - Online
Our client located southwest of Boston looking for a smart and
experienced marketing professional to serve as a Media
Buyer-Online. The successful candidate will be responsible for
hitting monthly and quarterly visitor and subscriber goals,
work with designer to develop creative for each campaign/ad
unit, set up and administer campaign tracking. Reconcile media
invoices and work with sites to rectify any billing issues.
Require: 2+ years in online media/marketing, BA/BS degree is
reqd. Exp. required with $100,000+ monthly marketing budget.
Very strong excel skills. Some HTML skill reqd. Excellent
written communication; strong organization and analytic
skills. Salary up to $75K. Send resumes to:
denise@iconstaff.com
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> Strategic Planning Associate
BuyerZone.com, the leading b2b e-marketplace for business
purchasing is seeking a Strategic Planning Associate to join
its team and continue its record growth pace. As a Strategic
Planning Associate, you will help identify areas for future
corporate expansion. This includes identifying potential
markets and opportunities for expansion, assessing their
feasibility through both qualitative and quantitative
analyses, and recommending market entry strategies.
Requirements: Recent college graduate with up to 3 years work
exp, preferably with a major in the business, economics or
marketing. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Send
resumes to
jobs@buyerzone.com
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> Java Developers - Northern VA - Fortune 100
Company Fortune 100 company is seeking to hire experienced
Java developers. Multiple openings for candidates with
security clearance. Two openings for candidates without
clearance. Seeking Java developers with 3-5 years of
experience in the salary range of $80 to $90k. The position is
in the Northern Virginia area. Candidates must have J2E, JSP,
Java Beans, Portal & Portlets experience. This is for full
time positions. Referral fees considered. Send resumes to
zkawash@ctww.com
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> National Sales Manager - Online Advertising
goWholesale, a new search engine launched by Liquidity
Services, Inc, has an exciting opportunity. We seek someone
with 5+ years experience in Internet/online/print media sales.
Responsibilities will include leading the execution of the
sales plan and increasing revenue through consistent
prospecting. Proven track record in meeting and exceeding
revenue targets. Benefits include competitive salary plus
attractive bonus structure, 401(k), and health. E-mail resume
to jobs@gowholesale.com
or fax to 202-478-2795
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> Major Account Manager
Consultative sales of videoconferencing, multimedia
communications and network to commercial OR government
clients. Proven and consistent sales success ideally in the
conferencing industry - 2 years achieving quota of $1 mil+.
Sales and technical experience with network, data or similar
products. Excellent presentation skills and computer knowledge
a must. Send resumes to
bfleig@vsgi.com
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> Solutions Marketing Manager
Software AG, a global leader
in information integration, is seeking motivated marketing
professionals to shape our go-to-market strategy. Define how
our leading XML Business Integration portfolio can create
business value for specific vertical market segments. Manage a
cross-functional team, guiding its members toward successfully
implementing and executing on your marketing plan. Experience
in a solution marketing role with a technology company a plus.
MBA a plus. Knowledge of XML, web services and/or service
oriented integration a plus. Federal or State and Local
Government experience a strong plus. Send resumes to
maureen.brennan@softwareagusa.com
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> Unplug Bush - Los Angeles, August 10
On Tuesday, August 10, The Committee to ReDefeat the
President (ReDefeatBush.com) holds its first Los Angeles
fundraiser, an acoustic evening at the El Rey Theater entitled
"Unplug Bush". Confirmed artists include Black Rebel Motorcycle
Club, Michelle Shocked, Johnette Napolitano, Mellowdrone, Kill
Radio, the Superbroke Brass and Tin Marching Band Ensemble
and The George W. Bush Singers. The event also features
Hollywood stand-up comedian John Price as America's First Lady
Laura Bush and other special guests. Any questions, please contact
Susan Mainzer at 213-840-0077 or email
susan@redefeatbush.com.
Tickets for the event are
$50 and can be purchased online at:
http://www.redefeatbush.com/unplugbush
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> VPTC Wireless Networking Symposium
The Virginia Piedmont Technology Council (VPTC) is presenting
a wireless networking conference on September 15, 2004, at the
Doubletree Hotel in Charlottesville, VA. This one-day
statewide event offers information, demonstrations, keynotes,
and workshops dedicated to wireless networking technology -
the benefits, uses, deployment, and the future of the
technology. To register or reserve your exhibit space, visit
http://www.vptcfallsymposium.com Send inquiries to
events@vptc.org
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