It’ll be hard to find a sports matchup that equals last weekend’s ‘Bama/LSU showdown, but Fox will try as it dives into the octagon with some MMA this weekend. There’s also a few family-friendly Blu-ray 3D titles on deck, and the final edition of some series called Harry Potter hitting stores on Friday (pick up Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim while you’re there, you’ll thank us later). Look below for the highlights this week, followed after the break by our weekly listing of what to look out for in TV, Blu-ray and videogames.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
The king is back. The Modern Warfare series has reigned over the console shooter pile for the last few years and it’s no secret why. A combination of fast-paced action and precise controls make it the online game of choice for many (some prefer the Battlefield games, it’s a matter of taste). This year’s edition once again hails from the offices of Infinity Ward, birthplace of the best this series has to offer so this one is a must-buy. The only thing giving us pause? A new “Elite” feature, which adds online stat tracking and more for hardcore players, but at the hefty price of a year.
(November 8th, .99 on Amazon)

UFC on Fox
CBS tried bringing MMA fighting to network TV a couple of years ago but hasn’t had any bouts in a while, opening the door for this weekend’s light heavyweight match on Fox. Cain Velasquez is one of the scariest human beings alive, but he appears to have a worth competitor coming for his title in Junior Dos Santos. We’ve been fans of UFC for a little while, if expensive PPV matches and reality TV-style The Ultimate Fighter have been the only thing keeping you on the outside, this could be the one that makes you a fan — or disgusts you beyond words. Check out a trailer embedded after the break.
(November 12th, Fox, 9PM)

Death Valley
Looking for a a zombie alternative to The Walking Dead (which actually improved this weekend — apparently someone finally told the writers that less is more)? You’ve found it. MTV’s Cops-style mockumentary follows officers around an alternate reality Los Angeles populated by werewolves, vampires and more otherworldly creatures with a campy sense of humor throughout. Beware however, here anyone can become a meal for the people they’re pursuing, including members of the camera crew.
(November 7th, MTV, 11PM)

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I got asked to stop filming!!! Hahahah….must be more stealthy next time although that’s kind of hard with the big open spaces and staff members everywhere. Just a note, this is a really big store – most grocery stores here are not quite as big as this but many metropolitan areas have one or two of these megastores where you can also find a restaurant, a phone store, electronics, home hardware and a drugstore beside the grocery. Something I didn’t address: the prices. Food prices in Switzerland are among the highest in all of Europe, for example much higher than in neighbouring countries like Germany or France. However, the quality of the food is in some ways also higher. Much of the meat comes from Swiss farms, and although the cost of having livestock in an expensive country like Switzerland is exorbitant, the quality of the meat is also really amazing. Organic food is very popular in Switzerland with usually a very large assortment available at all the big chain grocers. All organic food must be officially certified by an independent commission, and the criteria for becoming an organic farmer are very stringent. Swiss people in general care a lot about their food, where it comes from, the quality of the meat and produce, and the conditions the animals live in. However, all this comes at a pretty hefty price. Sometimes I wish food was cheaper and that Switzerland allowed more foreign imports to bring down prices, but on the other hand I think it is great that …

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Surely you’ve come across the CRM Oracle or Microsoft CRM software packages in recent years. Customer relationship management (CRM) software has made business news many times as a way to improve customer relationship management CRM and satisfaction.

With hefty price tags, many business leaders are wondering if they really need it at all. Many organizations choose to streamline their front end office processes and better manage customer relationships by choosing CRM software, which stands for customer relationship management.

Today’s consumer is more demanding: he or she wants greater personalization, customizable products and businesses who understand what the individual desires. The main use for CRM software is to organize all the data associated with a particular client.

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A marketing team rep may run into a consumer while running a street promotion and handing out free products. To get the free giveaway, the consumer answers a series of five questions and fills in his contact information on a PDA.

This information gets sent into the CRM solutions database, where the sales team can then analyze the answers to determine which products or services would best suit this customer’s individual needs.

The answers would also be sent to the product development team so they can decide what features consumers like best or least to create a better experience. After the consumer purchases the product, he may call up customer support for tech help and the customer care staff will be able to pull up that person’s history, what he bought, when he bought it, where he bought it and whether he’s made any previous troubleshooting calls.

This saves time and aggravation for both the staff and the consumer, which in turn creates better customer satisfaction.

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It’s not that we like to stereotype people, but classifying and categorizing people by characteristic, need or past actions makes our lives so much easier, particularly if we’re trying to sell something or predict behavior.

A program like Microsoft Dynamics CRM can help your business keep track of client interests, needs and patterns, which can then be used to enhance your marketing and product development departments. A CRM solution also helps you keep track of communication with potential clients.

If a customer has been speaking with you for several weeks, then suddenly stops communicating, it’s a good idea to follow-up to make sure your customer support is top-notch. So at a moment’s notice, tech support, marketing, sales and retail can all access the same information to improve customer fulfillment.

Whether you’re running a casino, a gadget manufacturing plant, a hotel, a retail outlet, a restaurant or a sports team, you’ll need to take customer support to the next level to appease today’s demanding consumer.

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Buyers know that their dollars are coveted and that there are a number of companies to choose from. Consequently, they want to give their business to the company that understands their wants, needs and concerns best.

A good CRM program can help you profile, communicate with and maintain your most valuable client base, all the while ensuring greater customer approval.

Girls are supposed to love pink. If they don’t, then there’s probably something wrong with the “creature” that doesn’t seem to be impressed with the color. I don’t know why people make this strange association between girls and pink, but we can deny the fact that we’re dealing with a color that looks as girlish as something can look like.

The worst part is that men are tempted to buy women something pink whenever they lack the inspiration they need when they have to make them a birthday present, for example. So, if you’re in a desperate situation, and you feel like you’re running out of time and ideas, this pink keyboard might be a good solution. Just make sure that the special lady you want to make a surprise to is not a pink-hater.

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“Old English letters update a functional, bubblegum-pink keyboard crafted from flexible rubber, allowing it to be rolled up for easy storage and transport”. This means you’ll be able to roll it up and then pack it away, breaking it into pieces being the last of your concerns.

The keyboard is compatible with PC and Mac formats, so you shouldn’t worry about this aspect and it is made of rubber and plastic, being a creation of Juicy Couture. There are a couple of disadvantages this pink keyboard comes with. First of all, it’s pink, and I would have liked to see another color. And, second of all, the hefty price: $45, which is a little bit too much.

(Source: Coolest-Gadgets)