The reporter saw it on the Internet and had talked with the governor in the past, so she was familiar enough with the way he talks and writes that she thought it sounded authentic and she didn't check, which she should have.

We hate when this kind of thing happens, and we correct it as quickly as we can.

He who has not forgiven an enemy has never yet tasted one of the most sublime enjoyments of life.

The dealer response has been fantastic. I have been involved with other successful Internet businesses in the past, but none where users understand the value so quickly. We plan to have reps responsible for each market to ensure we provide personal service along with the website.

We recently conducted an extensive online study of over 500 consumers who bought items from Internet retail sites this past holiday season. Our findings show fundamental changes in online buying trends that will require Internet retailers to make a qualitative leap in understanding their customers' needs. The dramatic 25% - 30% increases in 2005 can be sustained in 2006 only by better understanding who is shopping on e-tail sites, what they're looking for, and most importantly, why they're leaving.

The real estate industry has changed significantly in just the past decade. The Internet has become a major force in the marketing of real estate prospects. Register.com offers real estate professionals peace of mind because our team is constantly thinking about their Web site - the face of their business. We view their Web presence as a member of their marketing and customer service teams. Register.com is already helping thousands of real estate professionals market their businesses online and we thought this playful campaign would be a fun way of thanking all of those customers we have been serving since the mid - 90's.