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Online Search Volume Up 15% in Past 5 Months

New York, NY, December 14, 2005--Nielsen//NetRatings reported that the volume of Internet search queries grew to more than 5.1 billion in October 2005, up 15 percent from five months ago.

Import Prices Drop 1.7%

Washington, DC, December 14, 2005--Prices of goods imported into the U.S. fell 1.7% in November, led by an 8% drop in the price of imported petroleum, the Labor Department said Wednesday.

Rising Energy Prices Will Alter Holiday Shopping

New York, NY, December 14, 2005--More than one out of every three online households said rising energy prices would alter their holiday shopping this season, The Conference Board and TNS report today.

Universal Fiber to Expand

Bristol, VA, December 13, 2005--Virginia Governor Mark R. Warner announced that Universal Fiber Systems, a leading producer of fibers and yarns for carpet, upholstery, automotive, industrial and other textile applications, will invest $8 million to expand

NAR: Historically Strong Home Sales Expected in 20

Washington, DC, December 13, 2005--The housing market for 2005 is headed for a fifth consecutive annual record, and sales in 2006 are expected to be the second best year ever, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Moore Ruble Yudell Architects & Planners Receive A

Washington, DC, December 13, 2005--The Board of Directors of The American Institute of Architects (AIA) announced that Moore Ruble Yudell Architects & Planners, a California firm, is the recipient of the 2006 AIA Architecture Firm Award.

Cantu Leaves ServiceMaster

Downers Grove, IL December 13, 2005--ServiceMaster said that Albert Cantu is leaving the company to pursue other interests.

Mediterranea Launches the Vatican Gallery Collecti

Coral Gables, FL, December 13, 2005--In 1512, as Michelangelo placed his finishing touches on Pope Julius II’s Sistine Chapel ceiling, the works of Botticelli, Giotto and Da Vinci already adorned Italy’s Basilica of St. Peter in the Vatican City.