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THE DEBT MARKETPLACE - AT A GLANCE
http://www.debtconnection.com/news.asp
Friday, April 28, 2006

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DENNIS & JUDY HAMMOND PRESENT DEBT CONNECTION SYMPOSIUM AND EXPO 2006
Whether you are a Creditor, Collection Agency, Attorney, Debt Buyer, or Industry Vendor, from the operations or relationship management side of the business, Debt Connection Symposium and Expo 2006, powered by the nTAG interactive name badge and the DebtConnection.com website, will provide you a high quality conference experience, with a focus on education and providing great opportunity for networking and connecting with clients, vendors, and business partners in the collection & recovery industry.

This event will present a solid opportunity to hear an update on the State of the Industry from those in the know, or explore deeper into the educational sessions with our Creditor and Collections Tracks.

The Expo will provide access to the latest in products and services, with screening room demonstrations of cutting edge products and exciting new technologies.

Additionally, Thursday evening, September 7th, there will be a Black Tie Celebration Benefit, featuring the Tribute Awards and the DCS Idol finalists.

Please make plans now to join us September 6th - 8th, 2006 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Los Angeles, CA. Convenient to Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach, and, of course, HOLLYWOOD!

For more information, please see our conference web site:
http://www.dcs2006.com
or contact Resource Management Services, Inc. at 562-906-1101.

Interested Exhibitors or Sponsors should contact Chris Straiter, at the above number or chris.straiter@resourcemanagement.com

BERNANKE BETS HIS REPUTATION, FORESHADOWS RATE PAUSE
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke is putting his reputation on the line by betting he can suspend interest-rate increases without prices spinning out of control.
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=email_us&refer=fed_watch&sid=a4LRujJLxOVQ

AG FILES SUIT AGAINST FLORIDA-BASED DEBT COLLECTORS
The office of state Attorney General Darrell McGraw Jr. is claiming a Florida-based company has violated several facets of the West Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act.
http://www.wvrecord.com/news/newsview.asp?c=178286

INFLATION MAY PICK UP AS FED SEEKS TO END INCREASES
Inflation, in check for almost a year, may be poised to accelerate just as Federal Reserve policy makers look to wrap up the longest run of consecutive interest- rate increases in a quarter of a century.
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=email_us&refer=fed_watch&sid=apjF7IP0ZbDY

BERNANKE, SEEKING GREATER OPENNESS, NUDGES FED TO REVIEW COMMUNICATIONS
The Federal Reserve is preparing a comprehensive review, under Chairman Ben S. Bernanke's guidance, aimed at providing investors and the public with more insight into the deliberations of the world's most powerful central bank.
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=email_us&refer=fed_watch&sid=a_AXUx0RQG7M

TEENS ARE FASTEST GROWING GROUP OF BANKRUPTCY FILERS
Teenagers pump billions of dollars into the nation's economy and some do it with plastic instead of cash.
http://rdu.news14.com/content/your_news/fayetteville/?ArID=83588&SecID=32

GAO REPORT ON PRIVACY CAUSES WORRY
All four members of Maine's congressional delegation are upset with the results of a recent report showing that personal information about law-abiding citizens is being gathered and improperly handled by private services hired by government agencies.
http://www.bangornews.com/news/templates/?a=132639

H&R BLOCK CAN GO ON WITH LAWSUIT AGAINST COLLECTION FIRM, JUDGE SAYS
A federal judge Monday denied a debt collection agency's request to dismiss a lawsuit in which H&R Block Inc. accused it of misappropriating confidential client information.
http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/business/14420254.htm

AMERICAN EXPRESS 1ST-QTR PROFIT RISES 18% ON NEW CARDHOLDERS
American Express Co., the No. 4 U.S. credit-card issuer said earnings rose 18 percent in the first quarter as partnerships with lenders including Bank of America Corp. and Citigroup Inc. lured new customers.
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=10000103&sid=aCieoiAE2.pc&refer=us

BANKRUPTCY FILINGS SLOW TO TRICKLE; LULL NOT EXPECTED TO LAST
Bankruptcy attorney Bill Zimmerman has watched the number of bankruptcy filings turn sharply downward since a new federal law took effect last fall.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/12456993/

UNDERSTANDING DIALERS: THE ESSENTIALS OF EFFECTIVE COLLECTIONS
Resource Management Services, Inc. still showing great success with this addition to their line of key industry publications, Understanding Dialers: The Essentials of Effective Collections. Looking to be a key component of any effective campaign, this book is a "must-read" for top Recovery Managers everywhere.
$69.00 + S&H To order, click here:
http://www.resourcemanagement.com/dialer

DEBTCONNECTION.COM CONTINUES TO GROW & EXPAND
The industry Website, http://www.debtconnection.com continues to grow tremendously and expands with new listings daily. Find portfolios, buyers, sellers and industry service providers such as consultants, agencies, products and more.

NEWEST ADDITIONS AND UPDATES TO DEBTCONNECTION.COM

PORTFOLIOS FOR SALE
To view all listed portfolios and contact information on
DEBTCONNECTION.COM check:
http://www.debtconnection.com/portfolioforsale.asp
New additions and updates this week include:

$1,097,757.10 Consumer Loans, Credit Cards
L & L FINANCIAL SERVICES
http://www.debtconnection.com/portfolio.asp?255
More information about this company can be found here:
http://www.debtconnection.com/moreinfo.asp?1887

$777,931.48 Credit Cards
L & L FINANCIAL SERVICES
http://www.debtconnection.com/portfolio.asp?254
More information about this company can be found here:
http://www.debtconnection.com/moreinfo.asp?1887

$262,973.31 Consumer Loans
NCSCorp
http://www.debtconnection.com/portfolio.asp?247
More information about this company can be found here:
http://www.debtconnection.com/moreinfo.asp?241

DEBT SELLERS
To view all listed debt sellers and contact information on
DEBTCONNECTION.COM check:
http://www.debtconnection.com/debtsellers.asp
New additions and updates this week include:

WORLDWIDE DEBT EXCHANGE
Mandy Van Engen
866-332-8648
http://www.debtconnection.com/moreinfo.asp?1690

TOTAL A$$ETS RECOVERY, INC.
972-780-7333

DEBT BUYERS
To view all listed debt buyers and contact information on
DEBTCONNECTION.COM check:
http://www.debtconnection.com/debtbuyers.asp
New additions and updates this week include:

MAXIMUN RESULT
862-368-3625

TOTAL A$$ETS RECOVERY, INC.
972-780-7333

LEADER ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC
404-417-5174

AGENCIES
To view all listed agencies and contact information on
DEBTCONNECTION.COM check
http://www.debtconnection.com/agencies.asp
New additions and updates this week include:

AVENGER'S FIELD AGENCY, INC.
Louis Balducci
888-673-7833
http://www.debtconnection.com/moreinfo.asp?1644

A.V KNOWLES & ASSOCIATES
Albert V Knowles
18686221568
http://www.debtconnection.com/moreinfo.asp?1832

PROFESSIONAL RECOVERY CONSULTANTS, INC.
Geoff Miller
800-408-8156
http://www.debtconnection.com/moreinfo.asp?1749

THE ACTIVE GROUP
888-357-2131

REVENUE & ASSET PROTECTION SERVICES LTD
+27834901328

SKIP TRACING
To view all listed companies and contact information on
DEBTCONNECTION.COM check:
http://www.debtconnection.com/blisting.asp?19
New additions this week include:

MASS INCORPORATED
770-965-0505
4/28/2006

GENAS MANAGEMENT
404-207-2350
4/24/2006

TRAINING
To view all listed companies and contact information on
DEBTCONNECTION.COM check:
http://www.debtconnection.com/blisting_Products.asp?22
New additions this week include:

THE DEBT MARKETPLACE, INC.
Dennis Hammond
562-903-7220
http://www.debtconnection.com/moreinfo.asp?218

SOFTWARE
To view all listed companies and contact information on
DEBTCONNECTION.COM check:
http://www.debtconnection.com/blisting_Products.asp?12
New additions this week include:

COLUMBIA ULTIMATE
800-488-4420
http://www.debtconnection.com/moreinfo.asp?414

INDUSTRY EVENTS
For all upcoming industry events, check
http://www.debtconnection.com/industryevents.asp

InterACT
Fair Isaac
Westin St. Francis,San Francisco, CA
April 30th - May 3rd, 2006
http://www.fairisaac.com/
(858) 369-8032

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