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comScore Reports that 94 Million Viewed Online Vid

Reston, VA, October 14, 2005--comScore Media Metrix today released the first publicly available analysis of consumer usage of online streaming video content, based on the comScore Media Metrix Online Video Ratings service.

Court Says Congoleum’s Law Firm Had Conflict

New York, NY, October 14, 2005--A federal appeals court ruled yesterday that a Washington law firm had a conflict of interest when it advised Congoleum, a company coping with asbestos claims, according to the New York Times.

Consumer Sentiment Falls in October

Ann Arbor, MI, October 14, 2005--The University of Michigan's preliminary index of consumer sentiment decreased to 75.4 in mid-October from 76.9 in September.

Business Inventories Fall 0.5%

Washington, DC, October 14, 2005--Business inventories fell an unexpected 0.5% in July, led by a drop in motor vehicles and parts, according to a report from the Commerce Department.

Consumer Price Index Up 1.2%

Washington, DC, October 14, 2005--The consumer price index for September rose a bigger-than-expected 1.2%, according to a Labor Department report. It was the fastest pace in consumer inflation more than 25 years.

Jobless Claims Fall 2,000

Washington, D.C., October 13, 2005--Initial jobless claims remained at an elevated level last week as a result of two devastating storms in the Gulf Coast.