Hello,

July has been an exciting and varied month with a range of important initiatives. Our focus on issues such as technology, education and public affairs remains strong as we strive to make a positive contribution in these key areas that have such a significant impact on all of us. Highlights include our work with PR Newswire leveraging technology to bring newsmakers, journalists, businesses and consumers together as well as our work with the very innovative Insight Schools online public high school program and an exclusive update from two leaders in the California legislature on key issues facing the state and the current presidential election.

Also in August, KCOMM will be participating in an exclusive event at the Western White House with special guests, Congressman Ken Calvert and Vice President Dick Cheney. For more information, click here.

I conclude this month's opening with three interesting stories brought to you by MSNBC and the Internet Marketing Association:

One-fifth of U.S. is watching TV online , report showed largest group are affluent, well-educated working women

China says web users top U.S. at 253 million, government encourages Internet use for business and education

People who text message hurt as they walk, ride - even cook, emergency room doctors warn of serious injuries, deaths from text-message mishaps

Personal regards,

Sinan Kanatsiz
Chairman / CEO
KCOMM

PS... Remember... Change, before Change, Changes you...

In This Issue...

• KCOMM Legislative Update: Senator Ackerman, Assemblyman Duvall Outline Challenges
  Budget, Education and Presidential Election Among Topics Addressed
  
  
• Technology Update: PR Newswire Email Communications by KCOMM
  Innovative Enterprise Marketing Campaign Builds Global Visibility
  
  
• Education Reform Update: Insight Schools Wraps Up 30-day Road Show
  Innovative Online Public High School Promoted in Over 30 Cities
  
  
• Cantina Lounge Opens in Fullerton
  Celebrities Pay Visit on Friday Night

KCOMM Legislative Update: Senator Ackerman, Assemblyman Duvall Outline Challenges
Budget, Education and Presidential Election Among Topics Addressed

KCOMM's Government Affairs practice was pleased to host State Senator Dick Ackerman and State Assemblyman Mike Duvall on Thursday, July 24 for an exclusive briefing at GR CAM's new offices in Newport Beach. The Senator and Assemblyman shared their expert perspectives on the current budget crisis in California, how education plays into that equation, and their thoughts on the presidential election.

Given the current divide on key issues between both parties in the Assembly and the Senate, the budget is a topic of intense discussion and deep concern for Californians, and the group was able to address these matters with Senator Ackerman and Assemblyman Duvall. Education and Proposition 98 are among the top issues that both parties are debating as the public grows increasingly uneasy about the health of California's educational system. On the Presidential election, the Senator and Assemblyman observed that it will be a close race and offered their views on potential running mates for the two candidates. Elections in the California legislature will be equally competitive as both parties have several key seats in play. Other topics included in the discussion were oil drilling, transportation, and renewable energy.

This event was part of the KCOMM Legislative Series which brings in diverse elected officials to meet and share opportunities with friends and associates. Participants included: Melody Akhavan, Port of Los Angeles, DJ Burke, Vice President, Hollencrest Capital Management, Sinan Kanatsiz, CEO, KCOMM, Jeff Montejano, President, KCOMM, Lou Penrose, District Director, Congressman John Campbell, Simon Reeves, Wealth Manager, Summit Portfolio, Ana Rotar, Political Affairs Specialist, KCOMM, Todd Rustman, CEO, GR CAM, Dave Holscher, Vice President, KCOMM, Jon Voget, Executive Director, YMCA of Orange County, Assembly Member Mike Duvall and Brian Calle, Managing Director, Gambit Consulting.

Technology Update: PR Newswire Email Communications by KCOMM
Innovative Enterprise Marketing Campaign Builds Global Visibility

PR Newswire, the global leader in news and information distribution services for professional communicators is also a leader in strategic marketing with an innovative email marketing campaign implemented by KCOMM.

KCOMM's innovative approach to marketing has achieved heightened visibility for PR Newswire's comprehensive services. PR Newswire's Internet marketing campaign has successfully drawn attention to its products and services and continues to increase its membership base.

Established in 1954, PR Newswire has offices in 14 countries and routinely sends its customers' news to outlets in 170 countries and in 40 languages. Utilizing the latest in communications technology, PR Newswire content is considered a mainstay among news reporters, investors and individuals who seek breaking news from the source.

Click here to visit PR Newswire's website
Click here to view samples of PR Newswire's email marketing campaign

Education Reform Update: Insight Schools Wraps Up 30-day Road Show
Innovative Online Public High School Promoted in Over 30 Cities

Insight Schools, the nation's leading online public high school program, celebrated the completion on July 4th of a highly successful 30-day RV tour that extended throughout the state of California.

KCOMM managed this exciting project that was created primarily to support the opening of the new Insight School of California - North Bay in northern California and also to support the central and southern California counties served by the existing Insight School of California - Los Angeles. The RV tour was promoted on a special website, www.insightrv.com, where photos and a blog provided daily updates on the RV's progress.

The RV cruised from San Clemente to the San Francisco Bay area then back through the central valley to southern California, visiting communities and creating friendships with students and families along the way to inform them about this very innovative online school. The RV visited a wide range of locations including metropolitan parks, community centers, farmers markets, festivals, fairs, amusement parks and motorsports events. A special highlight of the trip was attending the NASCAR Toyota/Save Mart 350 at Infineon Speedway in Sonoma which was attended by over 100,000 people.

Each Insight School is a tuition-free, diploma-granting, online public high school designed for students seeking an alternative to the traditional brick-and-mortar school environment. Online education can provide vital answers to issues facing public schools as they confront budget cuts, large classes, high dropout rates and other challenges.

For more information on Insight School of California, visit www.insightca.net.

Cantina Lounge Opens in Fullerton
Celebrities Pay Visit on Friday Night

Owners Bassel Salloum and Jeff Walker of Cantina Lounge played host to the official after party for The Band on TV on Saturday night. VIP Guests included Greg Grunberg, James Denton, Bob Guiney and Teri Hatcher.

Also in other news, in partnership with the city of Fullerton, YMCA of Orange County and the Chamber of Commerce, Cantina Lounge will be officially opening their new state-of-the-art restaurant, lounge and sports bar on August 14, 2008. To participate in this event, please contact Tamara Cruz at tamara@cantinalounge.com or click here for more details.

The relaxing décor at Cantina Lounge features rusted steel, dark woods, rich leathers, candles, 48 plasma TV's and a 20-person communal table for an exotic and casual ambiance that is perfect for spending time with friends and family. The restaurant also features two patios with communal fire pits for mingling late into the night.