We appreciate the opportunity to help make dreams come true for
hundreds of families," said Jeff Bartel, FPL vice president of
corporate external affairs. "FPL is not just helping build
communities, it is helping to build smart communities by adding energy
conservation measures that benefit the homeowners and the Florida
environment ."
In 2005, FPL is investing more than half a million dollars for the
program to build six complete homes in various communities in its
service territory. The program will also outfit all 300 Habitat homes
with the energy-efficient equipment, which will help reduce monthly
electric bills by up to 30 percent when compared to similar homes not
upgraded to BuildSmart standards. FPL
Energy , LLC, FPL Group's wholesale electricity generating subsidiary,
is a leader in producing electricity from clean and renewable fuels.shtml

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are available for download at
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"Australians are taking holidays with an ever increasing number of choices
at their disposal -- including a wide range of domestic and international
options to choose from.

Contact: Chloe Lim of HotelClub , +61-2-8263-5106, or
chloe.

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For more information about Habitat for Humanity, visit
http: //www. Verizon
has invested billions of dollars in the region's telecommunications
infrastructure and cares deeply about the communities it serves.
Bookings for the summer holiday period have increased by 86%# from
2004/2005 to 2005/2006.

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By the end of 2005, Habitat will have built its 200 ,000th
house and more than one million people will be living in Habitat homes
they helped build and are buying through no-profit, zero-interest
mortgages.com/news/contents/logos.
To qualify for funding, applicants must be a nonprofit 501(c)(3) public
library with a valid Internal Revenue Service tax ID.
The Verizon Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Verizon Communications. In addition, Asia and the Pacific Islands are
within easy reach and are becoming a more affordable option with low-cost air
carriers at their disposal," said Chloe Lim, Director of Sales and Marketing,
HotelClub .

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FPL encourages new home builders to put BuildSmart features into
new homes.com and
http: //www. With
an increased capacity to travel (due to Christmas, New Year and school
holidays*) most Australians favored domestic travel over the December -
January period. 75% of the bookings made by Australians in 2005/2006
were for destinations within Australia. Kuala Lumpur and other Asian cities are emerging as strong
choices for Australian travelers.

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With more than $71 billion in annual revenues, Verizon Communications Inc.

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As part of
the company's commitment to making a positive difference in the
communities it serves, FPL is launching BuildSmart for Humanity ,
bringing together FPL's BuildSmart program for energy-efficient new
home construction, and Habitat for Humanity, to build homes for
families in need.FPL.habitat.com.

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Applicants should click on the "apply on line" link; then the link marked,
"click here to begin;" and then add the invitation code, 85323UMV3L. Verizon
Wireless owns and operates the nation's most reliable wireless network ,
serving 43. For more
information, visit http://www.

For websites covering volunteer opportunities in Oceania, or international volunteer opportunities for people from Oceania.

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As more people move to Florida, the demand for energy
increases.FPLEnergy.

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(NYSE:FPL), nationally known as a high quality, efficient
and customer-driven organization focused on energy-related products
and services.
Verizon has a diverse work force of more than 210,000 in four business units:
Domestic Telecom serves customers based in 29 states with wireline
telecommunications services, including broadband and other services.verizon.reservations).

* Source: Euromonitors 2005 Travel and Tourism in Australia
# Source: HotelClub

About HotelClub
HotelClub (http://www.HotelClub.

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"Investing in the communities we serve is very important to FPL.
"BuildSmart for Humanity is a groundbreaking program that will not
only build new homes for deserving families , but also will help these
homeowners keep their energy bills as low as possible," said Carolyn
Vickey , executive director of Habitat for Humanity in Palm Beach
County Florida. With annual revenues of more than $10 billion and a
growing presence in 26 states, FPL Group is widely recognized as one
of the country's premier power companies.com/news.HotelClub.

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More homes will be built in 2006 and
2007. "Homeowners can reduce energy bills with the FPL
BuildSmart construction helping them make managing their new homes
easier and less stressful.FPLGroup.
O'Rourke, president + CEO, Verizon Pennsylvania.

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It offers users the
choice of over 20,000 hotels -- at savings of up to 60% -- in 97 countries and
2,200 cities worldwide.

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In addition, FPL is committing hundreds of volunteer man -hours
to help with the homes as well as support from energy advisors to help
guide the new BuildSmart for Humanity homeowners as they manage their
home energy needs.8 million voice and data customers across the United States.

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About Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that builds
houses together in partnership with volunteers and families in need.

About Florida Power + Light

Florida Power + Light Company is the principal subsidiary of FPL
Group, Inc. The foundation uses its resources in the United States and
abroad to develop partnerships in technology and connect them with
organizations serving the needs of diverse communities, people with
disabilities, victims of domestic violence, and the economically and socially
disadvantaged .

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, is an
ecumenical Christian ministry dedicated to eliminating poverty
housing. For more information on the foundation, visit
http://www.

VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases , executive speeches
and biographies, media contacts, high quality video and images, and other
information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at
http://www.net/hotel.net) is a global accommodation specialist website
offering hotel bookings for up to 12 months in advance.com), a service
of eMediaWire.

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Verizon Foundation Offers $200 000 in Grant Opportunities to Pennsylvania Public Libraries

com/foundation.
(NYSE: VZ) is one of the world's leading providers of communications services . The top destinations where Australians
traveled to over summer included 8 Australian cities and only 2 overseas
cities, compared with 2004/2005.
Additionally, 25% of bookings by Australians for international
destinations included: New Zealand, Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, USA,
Italy and the UK.

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BuildSmart homes are energy efficient, which helps conserve
Florida's natural resources .2 million customer accounts in Florida. SYDNEY, Australia, Australians have spent their
summer holidays largely in Australia for 2005/2006 according to leading online
accommodation provider, HotelClub (http://www.

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Light Company today announced a new partnership with Habitat for
Humanity to build energy-efficient homes across the state. Florida Power + Light
Company serves more than 4. International includes wireline and wireless
operations and investments, primarily in the Americas and Europe.

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Information Services operates directory publishing businesses and provides
electronic commerce services. To receive news releases by e-mail, visit the
News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news
releases.
HotelClub offers over to 20,000 hotel accommodation choices in 2 ,200
cities and 97 countries worldwide, including 1,100 hotels and apartments in
Australia and over 2,500 hotels throughout the Asia Pacific Region.

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FPL Launches Statewide Partnership with Habitat for Humanity; ``BuildSmart for Humanity'' to Build 300 Energy-Efficient Homes Throughout Florida

For more information about BuildSmart or any of FPL's energy
conservation programs, visit http: //www. Foundation Seeks Literacy Programs That Use Technology
to Assist People With Disabilities or Special Needs

PHILADELPHIA, to
fund programs that most effectively match the foundation's literacy and
technology focus."
Proposals must be submitted through Verizon Foundation's Web site,
http://www.
In 2004, the foundation awarded more than 26,000 grants totaling more than $70
million to charitable and nonprofit agencies that focus on improving basic and
computer literacy, enriching communities through technology, and creating a
skilled work force .6 million in combined contributions to charitable
and nonprofit organizations.5 nights (based on HotelClub bookings) with an average spend of $403 per
booking. Australia has everything from beaches to snowy
mountains for skiing holidays.com.

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Working with Habitat affiliates in 32 counties across the state,
the 300 BuildSmart for Humanity homes will be more energy-efficient,
making them more affordable to maintain. The BuildSmart for Humanity
partnership will ensure that each home is upgraded with
energy-efficient air conditioning and attic insulation, which will
keep homes cooler and energy bills lower for these first-time
homeowners.
Each Habitat family is required to complete 500 hours of their own
labor before being eligible for a 25-year, no-profit, no-interest
loan . "This initiative will
enhance or implement programs so that individuals with disabilities or special
needs have opportunities to increase technology and literacy skills and
qualify for jobs that are being driven by ever-changing technology.

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Overall, FPL energy conservation
programs, including BuildSmart, have saved enough electricity to
postpone the need for 10 additional power plants in Florida.
"Pennsylvania's public libraries serve as vital literacy resources for
everyone, and economic vitality depends on high literacy rates," said James V.
The foundation also supports Verizon Volunteers, an incentive program that
last year encouraged Verizon employees to volunteer 528,000 hours in their
communities and provided $37.verizon.

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JUNO BEACH, Fla.
Habitat for Humanity International, based in Americus, Ga.com/foundation , no later than midnight, June 30. HotelClub is available in nine languages -- Chinese,
English, French , German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish.prwebdirect.

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Additional information is available on the Internet at
http://www.verizon.
Australians are also opting for shorter and more frequent stays and
spending more money on leisure activities* with the average booking duration
of 2.

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