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o WSJ: Microsoft Ends Subscription Service Licensing Talks With Labels
o Report: RIAA Has Wrongly Sued "Hundreds" of File-Swappers
o Peter Jackson Signs On to Film Adaptation of "Halo" Xbox Game
o Motorola Licenses Universal Songs for iRadio Phone/Car Stereo Service
o Nintendo's "Pokemon" Game Franchise Nears 150 Millionth Sale
o Midway Games Acquires U.K.-Based Pitbull Syndicate for $3.1 Million
o Memory Card Firm SanDisk Introduces Sansa Line of MP3 Players
o Web Music Video Site ManiaTV Raises $12 Million
o Ad-Supported VOD Network RipeTV Gets $5 Million from Hearst-Argyle
o U.K.-Based Mobile Games Firm Player X Raises $7 Million

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Briefly Noted

o Copyright Office Solicits Comments on Anti-Circumvention Exceptions
o Sirius Satellite Radio Adds 359,000 Subscribers in Q3
o Ruckus Signs Babson, Wesleyan, Bridgewater for Campus Downloads
o Milwaukee Orchestra Creates Online Label for Digital Distribution
o U.K. Carrier Orange Launches Live Mobile TV Cricket Channel
o GameFly, USPS Team to Speed Delivery of Online Game Rentals
o EA Offers Bonus "Madden" Content on SanDisk PSP Memory Cards
o Atari Announces Xbox 360 Launch Titles

o THQ Announces Xbox 360 Launch Titles
o Take-Two Interactive Announces 4 Xbox 360 Titles
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Electronic Arts to Develop Game for "Superman Returns" Movie

o Majesco Ships "Worms 4: Mayhem" for Xbox
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3 UK to Offer Mobile Version of "Civilization" PC Game
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Jamdat Mobile, ATI Partner on 3D Mobile Games

o National Guard Enticing Recruits With Free iTunes Downloads

 

o Correction: Ageia Technologies
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Top Stories

o WSJ: Microsoft Ends Subscription Service Licensing Talks With Labels

New York - The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday that Microsoft cited high royalty rates as it ended talks with the major record labels towards licensing their songs for a digital music subscription service. Microsoft has not yet announced such a service, which would be similar to offerings from Napster, Yahoo and RealNetworks, but is expected to enter the market. The breakdown of licensing negotiations will likely indefinitely postpone a launch, The Journal reported, citing two people close to the situation. The labels were reportedly seeking $6 to $8 per month per user for access to their songs for a subscription service, which label sources said was standard; while Yahoo's subscription service costs $4.99 per month, Napster's and RealNetworks' are both around $15 per month.
http://tinyurl.com/77dor (Wall Street Journal)
http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/051004/microsoft_online_music.html?.v=5 (AP)
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o Report: RIAA Has Wrongly Sued "Hundreds" of File-Swappers

San Francisco - Wired News on Tuesday cited legal experts who said "hundreds" of people are being wrongly sued by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for copyright infringement on file-sharing networks. Last week, a judge in Michigan dismissed a RIAA lawsuit against a woman who claimed the file-sharing was done by one of her children, and that the RIAA engaged in abusive behavior to try to get her to settle. "My impression is that the majority of those sued are innocent," Ray Beckerman, an attorney with Beldock Levine & Hoffman, told Wired News. "What really rankled me is the bullying tactics they use, and I don't like bullies. Prior to retaining lawyers, when (defendants) talk to the settlement support center, they are threatened with criminal prosecution, ruin of their credit, publication of their names." Some say that many of the IP addresses the RIAA collected from anonymous file-swappers, and later connected to Internet account owners through ISPs, have been matched with the wrong individuals. An RIAA spokeswoman told Wired News the RIAA has "complete confidence in the litigations we have filed and in the judicial process to resolve the issues raised in those cases." The RIAA has sued over 14,000 file-swappers for copyright infringement, and has so far settled some 3,300 of those cases out of court.
http://www.wired.com/news/digiwood/0,1412,68951,00.html
http://p2pnet.net/story/6445
http://info.riaalawsuits.us/priority_chan/chan_order_1.pdf
http://www.riaa.com
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o Peter Jackson Signs On to Film Adaptation of "Halo" Xbox Game

Los Angeles - Microsoft announced on Tuesday that director Peter Jackson ("The Lord of the Rings," "King Kong") and his wife Fran Walsh have been named as executive producers for the movie adaptation of its "Halo" Xbox video game. The film, based on a script from Alex Garland ("28 Days Later," "The Beach") will be shot in New Zealand using Jackson's production facilities; a director for the film has not yet been announced. "I'm a huge fan of the game and look forward to helping it come alive on the cinema screen," said Jackson. The film is currently scheduled for release in mid-2007 by Universal Pictures (domestic) and Twentieth Century Fox (international).
http://tinyurl.com/clxkp (Reuters)
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/halo/default.htm
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o Motorola Licenses Universal Songs for iRadio Phone/Car Stereo Service

Schaumberg, Ill. - Motorola announced on Tuesday that it has licensed Universal Music Group's catalog for its iRadio service, which will let consumers transfer streaming music and Internet talk radio onto cell phones, and then listen both on their phones and on car stereos through a Bluetooth connection. While Universal is the first major label to sign on to the service, EMI has also expressed interest in iRadio, whose launch was recently delayed from the fall until next spring. The service is expected to cost between $5 and $7 per month, while iRadio handsets will cost about $200, and a Bluetooth car stereo adapter will be another $65. "The innovative Motorola iRadio service can securely deliver a customized choice of radio stations right to the fans of virtually any artist. So now, consumers can hear album tracks or discover new performances through their existing car stereo or their always-with-you mobile phone," said Mike Gaumond, vice president and general manager, Motorola iRadio.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/051004/cgtu002.html?.v=25
http://rcrnews.com/news.cms?newsId=24386
http://www.motorola.com/iradio
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o Nintendo's "Pokemon" Game Franchise Nears 150 Millionth Sale

Redmond, Wash. - Nintendo of America announced on Tuesday that its Pokemon game franchise, which has garnered $15 billion in worldwide retail sales, is nearing its 150 millionth game sale. Pokemon was launched on Game Boy in Japan in 1996, and in North America in Sept. 1998. The most recent title, "Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness," was launched on Tuesday for Nintendo GameCube.
http://tinyurl.com/8xmnp
http://www.pokemon.com
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o Midway Games Acquires U.K.-Based Pitbull Syndicate for $3.1 Million

Chicago - Extending its presence in the U.K., video game publisher Midway Games announced on Tuesday that it has acquired Newcastle-based game development studio The Pitbull Syndicate, which is currently at work on Midway's "L.A. Rush" title. Midway paid about $3.1 million for the company, offering just under 200,000 Midway shares. Founded in 1996, The Pitbull Syndicate has also developed the 5.5 million unit-selling "Test Drive" game franchise; the studio will be renamed Midway Studios Newcastle. Midway's "L.A. Rush" title for PlayStation 2 and Xbox is scheduled to ship to retailers on Oct. 10.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/051004/45368.html?.v=1
http://www.midway.com
http://www.pitbull.co.uk
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o Memory Card Firm SanDisk Introduces Sansa Line of MP3 Players

Sunnyvale, Calif. - SanDisk, a maker of flash memory storage products used in consumer electronics -- including Apple's iPod Nano -- on Tuesday introduced its own line of portable MP3 players. The Sansa m200 series includes models in 512MB ($79), 1GB ($119), 2GB ($159) and 4GB ($199) capacities. The devices, which are compatible with Microsoft-supported portable subscription services from Napster, Yahoo and RealNetworks, are slated to ship in November. RealNetworks said it will offer an $80 rebate on the devices -- essentially giving users the $79 model for free -- when they sign up for a six-month subscription to Rhapsody.
http://www.sandisk.com/retail/sansa-m200.asp 
http://www.rhapsody.com/rebate
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o Web Music Video Site ManiaTV Raises $12 Million

Denver, Colo. - ManiaTV, a provider of a 24-hour live Internet music channel, announced on Tuesday that it has raised $12 million in its second round of venture capital financing. Investors participating in the round included Centennial Ventures, Intel Capital and Benchmark Capital. Denver-based ManiaTV offers interactive, live music video shows hosted by on-air personalities via webcam, and recently added several on-demand channels featuring short video and sports-related content. The company claims it attracts nearly 2 million viewers monthly. The funds will be used to further develop the company's programming and infrastructure.
http://tinyurl.com/de5c2 (AP)
http://www.maniatv.com
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o Ad-Supported VOD Network RipeTV Gets $5 Million from Hearst-Argyle

Los Angeles - Hearst-Argyle Television, an owner of 27 TV stations and a number of radio stations in the U.S., announced on Tuesday that it has made a $5 million investment in Hollywood-based Ripe Digital Entertainment, the developer of an on-demand, advertiser-supported network offered for free to subscribers. RipeTV plans to launch on Oct. 28 on MSN, Akimbo, Comcast.net and its own Ripe.tv website, as well as for mobile TV providers; RipeTV was launched on Comcast's digital cable video-on-demand service in July. The company offers "immersive advertising" that appears on-screen during its programming, which varies in length from 3 to 15 minutes; 40% of RipeTV programming are original productions. RipeTV shows at launch include "Bikini World," "Supermodel TV," "Ed's Night Party" and "Kung Faux." Hearst-Argyle Television said it will assist RipeTV in advertising, distribution and new market endeavors.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/051004/latu075.html
http://www.hearstargyle.com
http://www.ripe.tv
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o U.K.-Based Mobile Games Firm Player X Raises $7 Million

London - Player X, a U.K.-based mobile games publisher and distributor, announced that it has raised $7 million in first round venture capital financing. Venture capital firm Arts Alliance and sports rights company Bullion International led the round. Player X said it would use the funds to build its mobile games publishing business and move into other mobile entertainment areas. The company is also expanding its global reach by opening a number of new regional hubs, like the office opened in Beijing in July 2005. Separately, the company also announced that it has strengthened its board of directors by appointing Sega veteran Nick Alexander as chairman and Fox Kids Europe founder Ynon Kreiz as a non-executive board member.
http://makeashorterlink.com/?I4B314BEB
http://www.playerx.co.uk

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Briefly Noted

o Copyright Office Solicits Comments on Anti-Circumvention Exceptions

Washington - The U.S. Copyright Office has requested public comments on whether a provision of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act that prohibits the circumvention of piracy protections has any adverse effects on users attempting to make "fair use" of certain works for non-infringing purposes. The Librarian of Congress is empowered to exempt certain classes of works from the anti-circumvention provision. The Copyright Office invited copyright owners, educational institutions, libraries and archives, scholars, researchers, and members of the public to submit comments by Dec. 1.
http://www.copyright.gov/fedreg/2005/70fr57526.html
http://copyright.gov/1201/comment_forms
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o Sirius Satellite Radio Adds 359,000 Subscribers in Q3
 
New York -
Sirius Satellite Radio, a provider of subscription radio programming, announced on Tuesday that it added 359,000 new net subscribers during the third quarter of 2005, a 97% increase over the number added during the same period a year ago. The company now counts 2.17 million subscribers, and expects to have 3 million by the end of the year. By contrast, rival XM Satellite Radio yesterday said it added 617,000 new net subscribers in the third quarter, and expects to count 6 million by the end of 2005.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/051004/nytu122.html?.v=29
http://www.siriusradio.com
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o Ruckus Signs Babson, Wesleyan, Bridgewater for Campus Downloads

Herndon, Va. -
Ruckus, a provider of legal campus music and media download services, announced on Tuesday that it has signed new agreements to offer its service on the campuses of Babson College, Wesleyan University and Bridgewater State College. More than 20 schools now offer the service, which allows users to join a social network, share playlists, and download music and movies.
http://tinyurl.com/eyh77
http://www.ruckus.com
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o Milwaukee Orchestra Creates Online Label for Digital Distribution

Milwaukee, Wisc. - The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra on Tuesday announced the formation of MSO Classics, an online record label created specifically to distribute its recordings through digital retailers like iTunes, Napster and Yahoo. The catalog of 300 live performances, dating back to 1970, will be available exclusively on iTunes for the next 90 days; MSO Classics will also join the Independent Online Distribution Alliance (IODA). "For the first time, an American orchestra is making available its archives on iTunes and other commercial download sites, finally realizing the promise of the groundbreaking American Federation of Musicians Internet Agreement of 2000," said MSO musician Robert Levine.
http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=97007
http://www.electronicmediaforum.org/ia/iapressrelease.pdf
http://www.iodalliance.com
http://www.milwaukeesymphony.org
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o U.K. Carrier Orange Launches Live Mobile TV Cricket Channel

London -
U.K. mobile carrier Orange on Tuesday launched a live mobile TV service offering cricket coverage. The Cricket channel on Orange TV will initially cover the ICC Super Series; other channels on Orange TV include CNN, ITN, Cartoon Network and "Big Brother."
http://sourcewire.com/releases/rel_display.php?relid=22831&hilite=
http://www.orange.co.uk
http://www.icc-cricket.com/icc/events/superseries
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o GameFly, USPS Team to Speed Delivery of Online Game Rentals

Los Angeles -
Online video game rental service GameFly on Tuesday announced the launch of a service that it says will improve delivery times by as much as three days. Developed in partnership with the USPS, the FastReturn service will ship the next game in a subscriber's queue as soon as the local post office scans a returned video game rental.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/051004/sftu041.html?.v=28
http://www.gamefly.com
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o EA Offers Bonus "Madden" Content on SanDisk PSP Memory Cards

Sunnyvale, Calif. - F
lash memory storage media manufacturer SanDisk announced on Tuesday that it has partnered with Electronic Arts to offer bonus content for EA's "Madden NFL 06" title for the Sony PSP, on Memory Stick PRO Duo game cards sold for the device. The game cards range in price from $49 (256MB) to $114 (1GB).
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/051004/45031.html?.v=1
http://www.sandisk.com
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o Atari Announces Xbox 360 Launch Titles

New York -
Atari on Tuesday announced the roster of titles it will ship in conjunction with the launch of Microsoft's Xbox 360 console. The company will offer "Alone in the Dark" (Eden Games), "Driver: Parallel Lines" (Reflections Interactive), "Marc Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure" (The Collective), "The Matrix: Path of Neo" (Shiny Entertainment), "Time Shift" (Saber Interactive) and "Test Drive Unlimited (Eden Games). Separately, Atari announced on Tuesday that it has signed an agreement with Marathon Animation to license the company's "Totally Spies" TV property, which airs on Cartoon Network. Atari said its first title based on the series will be published for Game Boy Advance in November; Atari also plans versions for PlayStation 2 and Nintendo DS.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/051004/nytu052.html?.v=27
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/051004/latu006.html?.v=26
http://www.totallyspies.com
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o THQ Announces Xbox 360 Launch Titles

Calabasas Hills, Calif. - Video game publisher THQ on Tuesday announced several of the titles it will offer for Microsoft's Xbox 360 console. Among them are "MotoGP Ultimate Racing Technology" (Climax Group), "Saint's Row" (Volition) and "The Outfit" (Relic Entertainment). Separately, Calabasas Hills, Calif.-based THQ said it shipped its "everGirl" title for PC and Game Boy Advance, based on the popular lifestyle brand for tween, and "Bratz: Rock Angelz" for PlayStation 2, GameCube, Game Boy Advance and the PC, based on the fashion doll line.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/051004/latu015.html?.v=28
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/051004/latu014.html?.v=29
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/051004/latu016.html?.v=25
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/051004/latu096.html?.v=30
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/051004/latu055.html?.v=28
http://www.evergirl.com
http://www.bratzpack.com 
http://www.thq.com 
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o Take-Two Interactive Announces 4 Xbox 360 Titles

New York - Take-Two Interactive's 2K Sports and 2K Games publishing divisions on Tuesday announced four new titles they will offer for the Xbox 360. The company is developing "NBA 2K6," "Amped 3," "Top Spin 2" and "The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion" for Xbox 360.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/051004/45889.html?.v=1
http://www.take2games.com
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o Electronic Arts to Develop Game for "Superman Returns" Movie

Redwood City, Calif. - Electronic Arts announced on Tuesday that it has partnered with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Comics to produce "Superman Returns" for Xbox 360 and current platforms, based on the upcoming Warner Bros. Pictures film slated for release on June 30, 2006. The title is currently being developed in Orlando, Fla. by EA Tiburon. Separately, EA said it has shipped its "Black & White 2" title for PC to retailers. The game is a sequel of the title from Peter Molyneaux's Lionhead Studios.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/051004/45683.html?.v=1
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/051004/45203.html?.v=1
http://www.lionhead.com
http://www.info.ea.com
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o Majesco Ships "Worms 4: Mayhem" for Xbox

Edison, N.J. - Video game publisher Majesco on Tuesday shipped its "Worms 4: Mayhem" title for Microsoft Xbox. A PC version will be released next week. Developed by U.K.-based Team 17, the title features online multiplayer modes for both Xbox and the PC.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/051004/nytu110.html?.v=27
http://www.majescoentertainment.com
http://www.team17.com 
http://www.wormsmayhem.com
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o 3 UK to Offer Mobile Version of "Civilization" PC Game

London - 3 UK Ltd., the U.K.-based 3G subsidiary of Hong Kong-based Hutchison Whampoa, announced that it has signed an exclusive agreement with Com2uS, to offer the Korea-based developer's mobile version of the popular PC videogame "Civilization" from Sid Meier's Firaxis Games.
http://www.com2us.com/english/index_e.asp
http://www.three.co.uk
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o Jamdat Mobile, ATI Partner on 3D Mobile Games

Los Angeles - Mobile entertainment publisher Jamdat Mobile announced on Tuesday that it has partnered with chipmaker ATI Technologies to develop new 3D wireless entertainment applications. The deal calls for Jamdat to support ATI's Imageon 3D graphics in its titles, which include "Jamdat Bowling 3D" and "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater: 3D Mobile Edition."
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/051004/45400.html?.v=1
http://www.jamdat.com
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o National Guard Enticing Recruits With Free iTunes Downloads

Washington - The Army National Guard recently launched a recruitment promotion that offers those over 18 years old three free song downloads from the Apple iTunes Store, in exchange for submitting personal information and agreeing to be contacted by an Army National Guard recruiter. The promotional website was created by Advertising.com, a direct-response and brand marketing agency owned by America Online.
http://www.1800goguard.com/music.html
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o Correction

A story in yesterday's edition of Digital Media Wire about a new $27 million round of venture capital financing for Ageia Technologies, a developer of hardware-accelerated physics for video games, repeatedly misspelled the company's name. We apologize for the error.
http://ageia.vnewscenter.com/press.jsp?id=1127769033179

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Film Fanatics, Digital Hipsters, Mixmasters, Photophiles and Movie-moguls-in-the-making.   A 64-second film on the subject of "weightlessness" will land one of you at DreamWorks™.  Don't wait to create. www.64seconds.com

Entries in will be accepted October 10 - November 27, 2005.

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Sr. Product Manager – San Diego, CA

Join Verance's Content Use Management business unit, and help us enhance the value of film, TV, and music. Position is responsible for: market & product requirements; product marketing; production & distribution; and customer integration & support. Applicant must have detailed technical understanding in one or more of the following areas: digital entertainment; digital media production, distribution & playback; film print mastering; DVD authoring; content preparation for digital downloads & streamed delivery; consumer electronics; S/W media player standards; and content security. For more details visit: http://www.verance.com/careers/jobopenings.html or email: jobs_05@verance.com
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Senior Software Product Manager/Online Software - Synacor

The Product Manager will be responsible for the planning & definition of product requirements, provide technical oversight, and be a liaison between deployment teams and engineering to facilitate technical issue escalation and prioritization of engineering resources. Develops product requirements that meet business objectives. Coordinates and communicates with business, technical and operations groups to understand objectives and limitations of each group and incorporate feedback into thorough well-written product requirements. CONTACT INFO: careers@synacor.com
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Account Manager - Synacor

This position will lead efforts to manage existing customer relationships acting as the primary point of contact and providing actionable direction to capitalize on issues, requests & plans. Responsible for expanding the customer relationship by upselling additional services; ensuring execution of programs & marketing plans to drive subscriber growth, and ensuring customer retention through product & service satisfaction and increased integration. CONTACT: careers@synacor.com
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Senior Manager of Content and Promotion - Synacor

The [Senior] Manager of Content and Promotion plays a leading role with an innovative and fast growing consumer internet service.  This position will be responsible for the development and execution of portal content, toolbar and promotions publishing strategies which will strike the right balance between editorial/services, promotion, and transactions.  This is a clear opportunity to make an immediate and significant contribution to the development of the business.  CONTACT INFO: careers@synacor.com
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Software Tester/Quality Assurance - Fairfax, VA

Responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining, and enhancing test plans, test scripts, and test methodologies that ensure exhaustive testing of all assigned software systems to ensure compliance with system specifications.  Requires strong interpersonal and technical skills to work effectively and efficiently with development staff in order to resolve software defects. Send inquiries to rstevens@silosmashers.com.
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Managing Director

Are you ready to be measured by your skills in leadership, consulting management, product management, operations management, and business development and marketing? Are you self-assured and confident? Able to translate business needs into technology solutions? Come lead a growing custom business intelligence software practice at a Microsoft Gold Partner and Inc 500 firm. More at Monster.com search "Brittenford Managing Director." Send resumes to careers@brittenford.com
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Senior Account Executive (Technology PR) - Boston

SAE responsibilities include media relations, materials development,
program management and team and client relations. Required skills include
time management, strong verbal communications, a solid understanding of
PR concepts, strategic planning and implementation, and the ability to
juggle multiple tasks. Minimum 3-4 years of professional experience,
preferably with a hi-tech agency background. Please apply online at
http://www.porternovelli.com Send resumes to bostoncareers@porternovelli.com
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Java Developers - Baltimore Area

Compuware is actively seeking several Java developers of various skill levels.
We require strong knowledge of object oriented programming, design and the
application lifecycle. 3 to 7 years Java/J2EE including JSP, EJB, custom tags,
struts. Very good SQL skills, DB2 and Oracle preferred. Websphere/WSAD
highly preferred. XML, C/CGI, perl scripting a plus. Excellent oral and written
communications. Send resumes to scott.boren@compuware.com

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Senior Account Executive - Technology Public Relations

Our DC office is seeking an experienced senior account executive (SAE). A
senior account executive position is a middle management position that requires
at least 5-6 years PR and technology experience. All public relations positions at
Horn Group also require at minimum a Bachelors degree in a related field (i.e.,
PR, communications, journalism, marketing), the ability to work well in teams,
and strong attention to detail. Please send your cover letter and resume
electronically via our website only, at http://www.horngroup.com, in the Careers
section under Washington DC job openings
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Customer Reference Specialist - High-Tech PR Firm

Work with clients' sales, marketing, PR, IR and AR staff; interview customers for
customer reference activities. Write customer case studies, interview summaries,
supporting quotes, prepare customer focused market data and research appropriate opportunities to support customer involvement in advocacy programs. 2-5 years of experience in PR, marketing communication or journalism. Send resumes and cover letter to jobs@merrittgrp.com

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Services Account Manager - Baltimore

Compuware - Is looking for a Services Account Manager who will be responsible for new business development in the Baltimore and DC Metro markets, working out of our Baltimore office. The right individual will have a hunter mentality and proven experience selling information systems solutions. 5-10 years verifiable success in selling complex services/solutions to C level executives. Strong
communication and proposal skills. Send resumes to scott.boren@compuware.com

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Business Database Design Analyst II

BS/equiv of CS, Eng, Math or Physics. 2 yrs. exp MSTR BI Suite. FT DC
Metro area. May req. travel outside DC. Mail resume and transcript w/letter
specifying job code #A1001 to Claraview, Inc. Attn: Dept. 200 , 3130 Fairview
Park Dr. 3rd Flr. Falls Church, VA 22042. or to:  kathe.yamagata@claraview.com

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Game Industry Job and Career Pavilion - Oct. 27-28, 2005 - Austin, Texas

Companies recruiting include: Activision, Midway, THQ, BioWare, High Voltage, Ensemble, Radical Entertainment and more. The conference includes 9 development and business tracks, 130 speakers, 2,000+ developers attending and 60 companies sponsoring and/or exhibiting.  Sessions range from MMOGs and mobile to the new Xbox 360 console and the IBM Cell Processor powering the PlayStation 3. Special track on Asian Game Market.  Network with an international audience and get business done. Full details and early registration discount at http://www.GameConference.com
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The China Trade Summit (CTS) | Beijing, China | October 16-20

The China Trade Summit (CTS) is the only China conference that gives unprecedented access and one-on-one interaction with the top government and business leaders of China, including the Minister of Commerce and Governors from three provinces. The event is taking place in Beijing, China from October 16-20, 2005. CTS is designed to give attendees the tools and information needed to succeed in China with informative conference sessions and unique events such as VentureFest China, China Tech Tour and the Minister’s Golf Tournament. If you’re planning to do business in China, there is no other event like the CTS, helping to create strong relationships while providing valuable insight into the inner workings of Chinese business.
http://www.chinatradesummit.net
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