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THE DEBT MARKETPLACE - AT A GLANCE
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Friday, May 26, 2006

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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC ANNOUNCES "RECOVERY MANAGEMENT: COLLECTING THE UNCOLLECTIBLE ACCOUNT"
For over twenty years, Resource Management Services, Inc., consultants in recovery management, recognized the importance of collection agency and collection attorney audits, and operational reviews and vendor evaluations. Today they announce the publication of their newest book, "RECOVERY MANAGEMENT: Collecting The Uncollectible Account." The basic concept of recovery management is to maximize collection dollars and net results on what are generally deemed uncollectible accounts. From quantifying the appropriate and most effective internal efforts to understanding how and when to use outside vendors, this book is a vital resource for the recovery professional. Topics include: Vendor Partnership Management, Internal Recovery Unit, Strategies, Auditing, Contract Consideration, Performance Assessment Selection and more.
PRE-PUBLICATION PRICE BEFORE JUNE 1,2006: $89 - SAVE $40!
More Information:
http://www.resourcemanagement.com/p_recovery_management.html

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

REGIONS TO BUY AMSOUTH FOR NEARLY $10 BLN
Regions Financial Corp said on Thursday it would acquire rival Alabama-based bank AmSouth Bancorp in a deal worth nearly $10 billion, creating a top 10 U.S. bank that can compete against the nation's larger banks.
http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory?id=2002780

U.S. ECONOMY GROWS AT A 5.3% RATE IN FIRST QUARTER
The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 5.3 percent in the first quarter, faster than the government initially estimated, as companies replenished inventories and shipped more goods overseas.
http://quote.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=10000006&sid=aHt5JFGyZz64&refer=home

CROSS-BORDER ADVANCE-FEE CREDIT CARD OPERATION SETTLES FTC CHARGES
A cross-border telemarketing enterprise has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that their business tactics violated the FTC Act and the FTC's Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR).
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2006/05/3rbancorp.htm

CITY TO HIRE EX-CONS AS COLLECTION AGENTS
If you have an overdue Chicago parking ticket, water bill or police fine, the next call you get could be from an ex-con telling you to pay up.
http://www.suntimes.com/output/news/cst-nws-con24.html

BERNANKE, CITING STATEMENT, DESCRIBES 'UPSIDE INFLATION RISKS'
The U.S. economy faces some ``upside inflation risks'' and the Federal Reserve will make decisions on the basis of data between now and the next policy meeting at the end of June, Chairman Ben S. Bernanke told Congress today.
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=10000087&sid=anMuEbf0oklc&refer=top_world_news

NCO GROUP ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT REALIGNMENT
NCO Group, Inc. a leading provider of business process outsourcing services, announced today three role changes affecting the Company's executive management team aimed at focusing the leadership experience of some of the Company's executives.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060522/phm032.html?.v=43

OTTAWA FARMING OUT BAD STUDENT LOANS TO AGENCIES
The federal government is spending millions of dollars to collect outstanding student loans, resources that critics say could be better used to make a post-secondary education in Canada more affordable.
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20060522/student_loans_060522/20060522?hub=TopStories

THIEF STEALS 26.5 MILLION VETERANS' IDENTITIES
Identity data on more than 26 million U.S. veterans and spouses has been stolen, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced Monday
http://www.informationweek.com/story/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=188101128

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

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:

GENESIS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS
Bob Nemhauser
503-350-4324
http://www.debtconnection.com/moreinfo.asp?512

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:

ATLAS & ASSOCIATES L.P.
972-226-5606

CONSULTANTS
To view all listed consultants and contact information on
DEBTCONNECTION.COM check:
http://www.debtconnection.com/blisting.asp?13
New additions this week include:

THE DEBT MARKETPLACE, INC.
Dennis Hammond
562-903-7220
http://www.debtconnection.com/moreinfo.asp?217

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.
Buyer Seller 101
Dennis Hammond
562-903-7220
http://www.debtconnection.com/moreinfo.asp?218

DETAILED PROFILES ON WWW.DEBTCONNECTION.COM ARE AVAILABLE
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