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Study: Local Online Directories Show Positive ROI

New York, NY, March 13, 2006 – The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) and comScore Networks, Inc., announced results of a new study showing a positive return on investment (ROI) and significant conversions both online and offline for companies.

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.

Study: Overpriced Housing Markets Grew in Q4

New York, March 13, 2006--According to analysis by Global Insight and National City Corp., the number of very overpriced housing markets grew in the last three months of 2005 from the prior quarter despite slowing demand and rising mortgage rates.

Illinois Opens Its First 'Green' School

Darien, IL, March 13, 2006--Southwest suburban Bolingbrook High School (BHS), in Valley View School District 365U, recently became the first public school in the state--and third high school nationwide--to be become LEEDCertified by the U.S. Green Buildin

New Florida Retailer Opens with Years of Experienc

Bradenton, FL, March 13, 2006--Only open about six months, Exclusive Floors and More may be the newest addition to the shopping center at Honore Avenue and University Parkway, but the staff isn't new to flooring, said co-owner Brian Jarvis.