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Survey: Two-Thirds of Web Population Using Broadba

New York, NY, March 14, 2006– Nielsen//NetRatings, announced today that the number of active broadband users from home increased 28 percent year-over-year, from 74.3 million in February 2005 to 95.5 million in February 2006.

Fannie Mae Sees Sharp Slowing in House Price Gains

Washington, DC, March 14, 2006--Mortgage finance giant Fannie Mae said house price increases should slow significantly in 2006, climbing just 3 percent instead of the double-digit rates recorded in recent years.

Chain Store Sales Inch Up Last Week

New York, NY, March 14, 2006--Chain store sales rose in the latest week for the fourth week in a row as spring-like weather nationwide brought shoppers out, according to a report on Tuesday.

Retail Sales Off 1.3% in February

Washington, DC, March 14, 2006--Retail sales fell 1.3% in February for their sharpest decline in six months, according to the Commerce Department estimated Tuesday.

Manpower Survey: 30% of Companies to Hire More

Milwaukee, WI, March 14, 2006--According to a survey by global staffing firm Manpower Inc., thirty percent of companies intend to increase staffing levels in the second quarter this year, according to a survey of 16,000 employers prepared for release Tues