"
However, Carrell says one of the easiest ideas to save energy money at
home is by properly adjusting your thermostat.com
(http://www.superpages. The plan is being terminated
without redemption proceeds.

Glossaries of terms related to home improvement, repair, construction , maintenance, and decorating.

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com ), the nation's number 1 Internet directory and a
leading online shopping resource; and the SuperPages On the Go information
directory offered through Verizon Wireless Get It Now services and on other
wireless carriers.

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During the month of April, over 156,000 consumer
service requests were submitted, representing a 23 percent increase over the
same month last year .
"During the last six years ServiceMagic has proven to be a valuable and
important tool for consumers seeking reputable residential contractors and
information on home improvement projects ," said Rodney Rice, co-CEO of
ServiceMagic.5 million residential and commercial customers.

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com and Super Handyman
Al Carrell share energy saving tips and home improvement ideas in the second
of six home improvement project guides available on
http://www. For example, Carrell says door weather stripping, window weather
stripping and attic insulation are vital to saving energy in your home .com/hardware ).
(NYSE: VZ), is the nation's most advanced provider of yellow pages and related
shopping information.
According to The National Association of Consumer Agency Administrators,
complaints about home improvement contractors topped the list of consumer
complaints in 2004.

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superpages.

This press release distributed by PRWEB (http://www. These Reviews are available for
consumer preview prior to hiring. "The growth and repeat usage we have experienced confirms that
consumers are going online to find local service professionals and that they
are finding success with ServiceMagic .
The Board made the decision to accelerate the termination of the
Company's rights plan and adopt a rights plan policy in response to a
shareholder vote in 2004 to submit the Company's rights plan for
shareholder approval in 2005.

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You can find a wide range of products at your local
hardware store (http://www.

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com/Release/index.
These services are provided through a network of over 5,400
company-owned and franchised service centers and business units
operating under leading brands, which include Terminix, TruGreen
ChemLawn, TruGreen LandCare , ARS Service Express, Rescue Rooter,
American Mechanical Services, ServiceMaster Clean, American Home
Shield, Amerispec, Merry Maids, and Furniture Medic.

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In addition to recommending do-it -yourself weather stripping, Carrell says
homeowners can install attic insulation themselves or call a professional
installer (http://www. He also
suggests having a professional heating and air conditioning technician
(http://www.

Contact: Mary De La Garza of Verizon SuperPages.

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Carrell 's newspaper column, "The Super Handyman," appears in about
100 cities including Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Phoenix,
Tucson, Orlando, Fort Wayne, St.com
Verizon Information Services, a division of Verizon Communications Corp.servicemagic.servicemagic. If a shareholder rights plan is
adopted without prior shareholder approval, the plan must provide that
it will expire unless ratified by shareholders within twelve months
after adoption of the rights plan.

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Carrell , a nationally known expert on home improvement and repair
including door weather stripping, window weather stripping and attic
insulation, served for eight years as spokesman for The Home Depot.
In addition to saving energy at home, other topics covered in the six-week
do-it-yourself series on Verizon SuperPages.superpages.

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htm , the premier online shopping
site.com/Release/index .S. and the first to provide a Hispanic online shopping
resource (http://www.prwebdirect.

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com include plumbing, painting,
furniture refinishing, patio deck building and how to assemble a basic tool
kit .delagarza@verizon.

ServiceMagic reduces the frustration and risk associated
with finding a quality contractor by allowing consumers to submit a free
request online and match to several local prescreened contractors. Consumers cite the ease of finding a reputable contractor as
the key reason for returning to the site and telling others about it.

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and vice-versa," Carrell says.

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Verizon SuperPages .com Super Handyman Al Carrell Share Energy Saving Tips and Home Improvement Ideas

htm ), or in your Verizon yellow
pages, Carrell says.com/espanol )., ServiceMagic(R), Inc. The
service has amassed over 125,000 Ratings + Reviews from consumers who have
worked with contractors in the service .

ServiceMaster: Termination of Rights Plan and Adoption of Rights Plan Policy

The Board also adopted a shareholder rights plan policy.

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superpages.com/heatandair ) check home systems twice a year. 3 Millionth Consumer Utilizes Online Matchmaker to Find a Home Service
Professional

GOLDEN, Colo.com.

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He also has a weekly
radio show in the Dallas-Fort Worth market.

About Verizon SuperPages.com.

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ServiceMagic(R), Inc.

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. The company is the largest publisher of Hispanic
directories in the U.com, +1-972-453-7016, or
mary. Using proprietary technology to
match consumer service requests with local service professionals in real time,
the company addresses more than 500 different home service needs that range
from simple home repairs and maintenance to complete home remodeling projects.

ServiceMaster currently provides outsourcing services for more
than 10.

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(http://www.

Business Editors

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. Under the
policy, the Company will seek shareholder approval prior to the
adoption of a shareholder rights plan, unless the Board, including a
majority of the independent directors, determines that it is in the
best interests of the Company and its shareholders to adopt a
shareholder rights plan without delay.

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ServiceMagic is an operating business of IAC/InterActiveCorp (Nasdaq: IACI).

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Online Shopping Site to Feature Advice From Home Repair Expert on Saving
Energy in Your Home , Including Weather Stripping and Attic Insulation

DALLAS, Verizon SuperPages.superpages . These
are easily found in a search of local services on SuperPages.

Growing Number of Consumers Use Internet to Find Residential Contractors

(http://www.com), the leading service connecting homeowners with
prescreened and customer-rated residential contractors, reported today that it
has now helped over 3 million homeowners in the United States find a local
home service professional."

ABOUT SERVICEMAGIC(R), INC., is the nation's
leading online marketplace connecting homeowners with prescreened and
customer-rated home service professionals.
In addition, its 31,000 home service professionals are prescreened to help
consumers connect with licensed, insured, credible service professionals.

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"Spring is a great time to take an energy tour of your home and make sure
outside air isn't getting inside .
Simple furnace and air conditioning maintenance, such as replacing filters
and cleaning compressors, can save energy dollars, Carrell says.superpages.com/ ), a
service of eMediawire. Top requests for April 2005 included maid service,
landscaping and adding an addition to a home., headquartered in Golden, Colo. As America's
Service Brands for Home and Business, the core service capabilities of
the Company include lawn care and landscape maintenance, termite and
pest control, plumbing, heating and air conditioning services,
cleaning, furniture repair and home warranty.

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. "Stop air
exchange by caulking and weather stripping any cracks or gaps you find around
windows and doors. Louis and Nashville.
Over 28 percent of ServiceMagic's traffic now comes from repeat users or
word-of-mouth.----ServiceMaster
(NYSE:SVM) today announced that the Board of Directors approved an
amendment to the Company's shareholder rights plan to accelerate the
expiration of the Company's preferred stock purchase rights from
December 12, 2007 to March 15 , 2005.

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superpages.com/insulation ) to help.6 billion in revenues from products including:
Verizon SuperPages yellow pages; Verizon SuperPages.
Finding a reputable contractor through the yellow pages can be tough. The Governance and Nominating
Committee of the Board will review the policy at least annually.