• Cisco Prices Notes at $6.5 Bil. to Pay for S-A
Cisco Systems announced today that it has priced three series of investment-grade notes, for an aggregate principle amount of $6.5 bil. The net proceeds will be used to fund Cisco’s purchase of Scientific-Atlanta.

• SCTE Establishes Next Affinity Program with DHL
The Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers said its 15,000 members can now tap into an affinity program with DHL Express. Specifics: Save up to 25 percent on DHL Express services, plus a coupon for a free domestic shipment upon sign-up. More here: www.1800members.com/scte.

• SkiTAMmers: USDST Athletes Air Tomorrow on ESPN2
If you’re planning to head out to Vail, Colorado for this year’s SkiTAM confab, March 30-April 2, and you need a quick brush-up on what it’s all about, tune in to ESPN2’s “Cold  Pizza” show tomorrow for a virtual meet-and-greet with the athletes of the United States Disabled Ski Team. SkiTAM, hosted by the Rocky Mountain chapter of CTAM, has raised over $2 mil. for the team over the last decade. Tune in between 10-12 EST, and again between 12-2 EST, to see interviews with the Alpine team, live from the U.S. Nationals in Park City, Utah.