Posted August 31, 2007 - The 2008 Combined Convention web site www.ibmsam2008.com has just completed a major update to include new Quick Links to performers booked, contest information, cash and contract awards, Six Never-To-Be-Repeated Lectures, the East Meets West close-up gala, the Business of Being Funny forum, flying times to Louisville, hotel reservation link, and a preliminary schedule of events. Currently, over 1200 have registered for the July 2008 international spectacular and 53% of the Galt House Hotel room allotment has been booked.