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<BODY BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#000000" LINK="#0000FF" VLINK="#400040" ALINK="#FF0000"> <table border="0" width="765" height="84" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="121" height="28" rowspan="4" valign="top"><img border="0" src="../graphics/ltcsmall.gif" width="120" height="49"></td> <td width="375" height="4" valign="bottom"> <p align="center"><font size="2"><strong>Broadcasting Computer News / Reviews - Since 1989 </strong></font></td> <td width="28" height="27" rowspan="4"></td> <td width="79" height="15" rowspan="2"> <p align="center"><font size="2"><a href="txtindex.htm">Text Only</a></font></td> <td width="195" height="27" rowspan="4"></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="375" height="22" rowspan="2" valign="top"> <div align="center"> <font size="2"><strong>Now Hear it on the Web via the Internet</strong></font> </div> </td> </tr> <tr> <td width="79" height="12" rowspan="2"></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="375" height="10"> <p align="center"></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="805" height="33" colspan="5" valign="baseline"><map name="FPMap0"> <area href="../index.htm" shape="rect" coords="3, 0, 64, 32" target="_top"> <area href="../upcoming/index.htm" shape="rect" coords="69, 0, 133, 32" target="_top"> <area href="../pastguest/bydate/index.htm" shape="rect" coords="136, 0, 182, 32" target="_top"> <area href="../hosts/index.htm" shape="rect" coords="185, 0, 229, 32" target="_top"> <area href="../radio/index.htm" shape="rect" coords="231, 0, 301, 32" target="_top"> <area href="../links/index.htm" shape="rect" coords="304, 0, 350, 32" target="_top"> <area href="../prizes/index.htm" shape="rect" coords="351, 0, 406, 32" target="_top"> <area href="../services/index.htm" shape="rect" coords="408, 0, 478, 32" target="_top"> <area href="../tips/index.htm" shape="rect" coords="482, 0, 531, 32" target="_top"> <area href="index.htm" shape="rect" coords="534, 0, 599, 32" target="_top"> </map><img border="0" src="../graphics/ltc_t10.jpg" usemap="#FPMap0" width="600" height="33"></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="600" bgcolor="#0000FF" height="22" colspan="5" bordercolor="#0000FF"><font color="#FFFFFF"><b>      Let's Talk Computers - Contact Us</b></font></td> </tr> </table> <HR> <P><FONT SIZE=1>13136</FONT></P> <H3 ALIGN="CENTER">Contact Information</H3> <FONT SIZE=3> <P ALIGN="CENTER">Let's Talk Computers<BR> 488 Saddle Drive, Suite 100<BR> Nashville, TN 37221-1903</P> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: Arial"><font size="4">About Let’s Talk Computers</font></span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt; font-family:Arial"><o:p> </o:p> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:12.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align: none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial">Let’s Talk Computers® (LTC) wants to take this opportunity to thank you for making LTC one of the most enduring computer talk shows in this ever-changing business.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>We are one of the first web sites to combine the radio talk show format with the familiarity of an <i>insider’s</i> perspective.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>This dynamic combination actually began over 15 years ago and is still going strong.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Produced in Nashville, Tennessee, USA, it is broadcast via radio in 7 states: Tennessee, Alabama, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Texas and New Mexico and on the World Wide Web via the Internet 24/7. <o:p> </o:p> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:12.0pt;mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align: none;text-autospace:none"><b><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial">What is it that keeps our guests and our listeners coming back for more?</span></i></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Let’s face it; all computer talk shows are not created equal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Here’s how LTC goes to work to give your company and your products the most dynamic exposure.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span> <o:p> </o:p> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-pagination: none;tab-stops:.5in;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> <FONT style="font-size: 15pt"> <span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial">·</span></FONT><span style="mso-tab-count:1; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family:Arial">     </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">When you are scheduled on Let’s Talk Computers you will receive the VIP treatment you deserve.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Hosts, Alan & Sandra Ashendorf get to know each guest during a preliminary conversation, which allows the special personality of each guest and product to shine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial"> <o:p> </o:p> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-pagination: none;tab-stops:.5in;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> <FONT style="font-size: 15pt"> <span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial">·</span></FONT><span style="mso-tab-count:1; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family:Arial">     </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">Why do we use an actual shipping product for review?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>We test your product in real-life situations just as your customers do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Since we use the actual shrink-wrapped product, not a pre-release, beta, or evaluation copy, our listeners are confident that your product will work for them as it does for us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>They know that they can trust our evaluation because we have the same “out-of-box” experience.</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial"> <o:p> </o:p> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-pagination: none;tab-stops:.5in;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> <FONT style="font-size: 15pt"> <span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial">·</span></FONT><span style="mso-tab-count:1; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family:Arial">     </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">The <u>actual</u> interview takes approximately 20 - 30 minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>During this time period, we only incorporate the points agreed upon during your confidential conversation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Our state-of-the art sound equipment allows us to filter our conversation and guarantee a “clean” broadcast.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial"> <o:p> </o:p> </span></p> <FONT style="font-size: 15pt"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-pagination: none;tab-stops:.5in;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> <span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial">·</span></FONT><span style="mso-tab-count:1; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family:Arial">     </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">Since your interview will be heard for years to come, LTC prides itself on each being a work of art.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Your original 20 minute interview is edited to approximately 14 minutes by our staff, removing irrelevant sounds and awkward pauses.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Our objective is to make each guest’s segment reflect the professionalism you want your company to portray.</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial"> <o:p> </o:p> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-pagination: none;tab-stops:.5in;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> <FONT style="font-size: 15pt"> <span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial">·</span></FONT><span style="mso-tab-count:1; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family:Arial">     </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">Our work doesn’t end when the interview is complete.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> D</span>ays before the interview is scheduled to air, our partnership with Marketwire, M2 and other press release services goes to work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  P</span>ress releases, announcing your interview, are distributed to over 3.3 million consumers and over 40,000 journalists.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>And these press releases do not stop there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Other news organizations such as UPI, Yahoo Financial, RCW Mirrus, and Bloomberg Financial have redistributed these releases.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-pagination: none;tab-stops:.5in;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> <FONT style="font-size: 15pt"> <span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial">·</span></FONT><span style="mso-tab-count:1; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family:Arial">     </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">An optional transcript can also be prepared to be place on your web site to draw in more potential customers. A link to your transcript is also included in your press release. This transcript only resides on your website .</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-pagination: none;tab-stops:.5in;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> <FONT style="font-size: 15pt"> <span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial">·</span></FONT><span style="mso-tab-count:1; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family:Arial">     </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">Your interview is then released for syndication to multiple radio stations and placed on our website.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>LTC has reserved a separate page for each of our guests and only your interview will reside on that page.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Our listeners will be able to hear your interview in both Real Audio & Windows Media Player streaming audio formats anytime, from anyplace on the globe.</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><o:p> </o:p> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-pagination: none;tab-stops:.5in;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> <FONT style="font-size: 15pt"> <span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Arial">·</span></FONT><span style="mso-tab-count:1; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family:Arial">     </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">We keep you informed after the fact, as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>You will receive a copies of web pages that republish the release.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span>Copies of the interview are available to the guest or contact upon request.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-pagination: none;tab-stops:.5in;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial">  </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial"> <o:p> </o:p> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;mso-layout-grid-align:none; text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial"><b>When you have new products coming out, be sure to keep us in mind.</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes">  </span><o:p> </o:p> </span></p> <table border="0" width="749" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" height="557" id="table1"> <tr> <td> <FONT SIZE=3> <B>Telephone:</B> </FONT> </td> <td><FONT SIZE=3> (615) 662-0322 </FONT> </td> <td height="19"></td> </tr> <tr> <td><FONT SIZE=3><B>Fax:</B>   </FONT> </td> <td> <FONT SIZE=3> (615) 646-7832 </FONT> </td> <td height="19"></td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td height="50"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td></td> <td height="1"></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <FONT SIZE=3> <B>Hosts:</B> </FONT> </td> <td> <FONT SIZE=3>   <A HREF="mailto:alan@lets-talk-computers.com">Alan Ashendorf</A> </FONT> </td> <td height="19"></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td><FONT SIZE=3>  Sandra Ashendorf </FONT> </td> <td height="19"></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <FONT SIZE=3>  </FONT></td> <td> </td> <td height="54"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><FONT SIZE=3><B>Producers:</B> </FONT> </td> <td> <FONT SIZE=3>   Sandra Lee </FONT> </td> <td height="19"></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> <td> <FONT SIZE=3>   Jim McClurg </FONT> </td> <td height="19"></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <FONT SIZE=3>  </FONT></td> <td> </td> <td height="54"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><FONT SIZE=3><B>Associate Producer:</B> </FONT> </td> <td> <FONT SIZE=3>  </FONT> <a href="mailto:stephen.lawton@lets-talk-computers.com">Stephen Lawton</a> </td> <td height="19"></td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td><font SIZE="2" face="Arial">Stephen Lawton is an award-winning business and technology journalist and marketing executive with more than 25 years of media experience. He served as editor of MicroTimes, Digital News & Review, SunWorld, and NetscapeWorld, as well as contributing articles to such publications as National Journal, Military & Aerospace Electronics, CIO Insight, Electronic Business, NetworkWorld, and PC Week. <br> <br> On the corporate side, Stephen was senior director of strategic marketing for Acronis Inc., helping to build the company from its start-up mode to more than $120 million in annual sales. Stephen has done consulting work for market research firms including Enterprise Management Associates, Hartley & Associates, Rothchild Consultants, Storage Concepts and Storage Decisions, as well as doing consulting projects for Intel, Western Digital, and Verbatim. </font> </td> <td height="154"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <FONT SIZE=3>  </FONT></td> <td> </td> <td height="54"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><FONT SIZE=3><B>Staff Writers:</B> </FONT> </td> <td><FONT SIZE=3>  Melinda Jaggers </FONT> </td> <td height="19"></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="179"></td> <td width="540"><FONT SIZE=3>  Tom Nichol </FONT> </td> <td width="30" height="19"></td> </tr> </table> <table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" height="75" id="table2"> <tr> <td width="24%" height="1">  <p><FONT SIZE=3>  </FONT></td> <td width="38%" height="1"> </td> <td width="13%" height="1"></td> <td width="25%" height="1"></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="24%" height="1"><b>Emerging Media Correspondent:</b></td> <td width="38%" height="1">  <a href="mailto:krussell@lets-talk-computers.com">Ken Russell</a> </td> <td width="13%" height="1"></td> <td width="25%" height="1"></td> </tr> </table> <table border="0" cellspacing="1" width="100%" id="table3"> <tr> <td width="24%"></td> <td width="75%">Ken serves as a  board member of some of the largest companies <font face="Arial" size="2"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">involved in the production of High Definition Interactive Video, for use as educational courseware and entertainment, as well as the provisioning of services to Internet Service Providers of Triple-Play products including Voice-over-IP, Video-over-IP and Last Mile Fiber networks for Municipalities, Rural County Economic Development Initiatives and Communities developing Next-Generation Networks.</span></font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="24%"></td> <td width="75%"><b>   Some of these companies are:</b></td> </tr> </table> <table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="table4"> <tr> <td width="28%"></td> <td width="33%" height="21">Community Harbor </td> <td width="25%"></td> <td width="25%"></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="28%"></td> <td width="33%" height="25">Conduit Corporation </td> <td width="25%"></td> <td width="25%"></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="28%"></td> <td width="33%" height="21">Broadband Technology Corporation </td> <td width="25%"></td> <td width="25%"></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="28%"></td> <td width="33%" height="21">Digital Crossing Networks </td> <td width="25%"></td> <td width="25%"></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="28%"></td> <td width="33%" height="21">ISDN-Net </td> <td width="25%"></td> <td width="25%"></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="28%"></td> <td width="33%" height="21">Nashville Regional Exchange Point </td> <td width="25%"></td> <td width="25%"></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="28%"></td> <td width="33%" height="21">LoadPoint Telecommunications </td> <td width="25%"></td> <td width="25%"></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="28%"></td> <td width="22%"> </td> <td width="25%"></td> <td width="25%"></td> </tr> </table> <HR> <P> </P> <P><B>Acknowledgments:</B> Let's Talk Computers evaluates the products mentioned in our interviews in real life scenarios. 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