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Propeller Site Redesigned

AOL's Propeller news site has been redesigned with new features, a revised format, a mascot and a new logo. The site allows people to submit stories they want to share and discuss in News, Arts & Entertainment, Business & Finance, Family, Humor, Sports, Style and Science & Technology.

Consumers Struggling to Cope with High Gas Prices

A new MapQuest survey finds that high gas prices have caused 94% of consumers to make lifestyle changes: planning routes more carefully (57%), walking or biking more (24%), partially filling their gas tanks (31%) and making a conscious effort to drive less (82%). In addition, two-thirds have changed vacation plans, with one-third cancelling them altogether.

MapQuest Survey Finds That High Gas Prices Have Caused 94% of Consumers to Make Lifestyle Changes

Denver, Co., June 30, 2008 – Historically high gas prices have caused 94% of consumers to make lifestyle changes to keep costs down, according to a survey sponsored by MapQuest, http://www.mapquest.com. Among the changes: they’re planning routes more carefully (57%), walking or biking more (24%), partially filling their gas tanks (31%), and making a conscious effort to drive less (82%).

In addition, 66% of consumers say that high gas prices have caused them to alter vacation plans, with 34% canceling their vacation plans altogether. Another 37% have opted to take shorter trips that are closer to home.

TMZ Launches on AOL's Mobile Portal

Content from entertainment news site TMZ is now available on AOL's mobile portal. Users will have instant access to TMZ's breaking celebrity news, gossip, photos and more. AOL's mobile portal also includes mobile versions of AOL Mail and Search, best-in-class services such as MapQuest and Moviefone, and content such as shopping, music, news and games.

NAVTEQ and MapQuest Renew Business Arrangement

Chicago, IL - May 20, 2008 – NAVTEQ (NYSE: NVT), a leading global provider of digital maps for vehicle navigation and location-based solutions, today announced that MapQuest, the top mapping website in the U.S.*, has expanded its agreement with NAVTEQ.  Under the new agreement, MapQuest now has broader access to the NAVTEQ map database.  MapQuest will utilize NAVTEQ data in both its Internet and mobile applications.

“MapQuest has remained a leader in online mapping by providing users with reliable maps and directions, high quality data, and easy-to-use features,” said Christian Dwyer, senior vice president and general manager, MapQuest, Inc.  “Our agreement with NAVTEQ helps ensure that we continue to provide users with the best experience possible.”