U.S. Leading Economic Index Increases The Conference Board Reports

7% decline in September.2% in
November, following a 0.S. LEADING ECONOMIC INDICATORS AND RELATED
COMPOSITE INDEXES will incorporate annual benchmark revisions to the composite
indexes which will bring them up-to-date with revisions in the source data. Medifast offers over 70 flavors
and types of foods including shakes, soups, bars, oatmeal, hot and cold
drinks, pudding and chili. Among the most
popular features of the festival are performances by Thai cultural
dancers and musicians, a massive 200-lb. display of "the world's
largest serving of pad thai noodles" in a giant six-foot wok, and the
delectable "Taste of Thai Culture" food faire with more than 50 food
booths selling savory and authentic dishes representing all four
regions of Thailand."
"Songkran " symbolizes the start of the lunar New Year or movement
of the sun and is celebrated by Thai populations around the world as a
day of spiritual renewal and gratitude, honoring family, respected
elders and community leaders.

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Also
known as the Songkran Festival, the Thai New Year street faire is
expected to draw more than 40,000, as L. More than 30 ,000 attended last year's
festival, the first concerted effort by Thai organizations on the West
Coast to host an official U.
"More than just a day of family, food and fun, this is a festival with
heart , and the Songkran New Year truly celebrates every culture's
values of respect, gratitude and community .

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The Conference Board reports that the Coincident Index increased 0.0p
Percent Change .9 71.a.

Sunday April 3 -- Grand Festival Marks Thai New Year in Los Angeles Home to Biggest Thai Celebration in U.S.

"Songkran is the most sacred holiday for our community and
symbolizes hope and renewal for all cultures," said Prakas
Yenbamroong, one of the volunteer leaders and festival coordinators. For the
festival in Los Angeles, on Sunday, April 3, Hollywood Boulevard will
remain closed between Western Avenue and Kingsley Drive.

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Medifast's 5 + 1 plan allows people to eat five pre-packaged Medifast
meals a day and one "lean and green" meal.
"A central goal of the festival is to continue Thai traditions for
future generations," said Rosalyn Patamakanthin, festival volunteer
and former president of the Thai Association of Southern California.

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Says Ken Goldstein, Labor Economist at The Conference Board: "The Leading
Economic Indicators have been anything but consistent -- flat to declining
from July through September, and recovering in October and November.1r 138."
The Thai New Year Day officially lasts from April 13-15. A shuttle bus will transport
festival attendees from the parking lot at Kaiser Permanente Hospital
on Sunset Boulevard. Trip planning easily can be done online
through Metro.

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The United States' largest celebration of the 2005 Thai Lunar New
Year will take place on Sunday, April 3, in Los Angeles, along
Hollywood Boulevard in the city's popular Thai Town neighborhood.

As we contemplate the Wheel of the Year, we come to recognize our own part in the eternal cycle of Life.

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NEW YORK, The Conference Board reports today that
the Composite Index of Leading Economic Indicators increased 0.0 60.0 80.5 100.
"The stress of the holidays combined with the continuous presence of
fattening foods makes healthy eating difficult to achieve during this time.

Ancient Thai tradition presumes that at this special
time , water can wash away bad luck for the upcoming year. Visitors also are encouraged to "Go Metro" to the
Thai New Year Festival, by taking the Metro Red Line straight to the
Hollywood/Western stop.

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The indexes are updated throughout the year, but only for the previous six
months.7
Diffusion 50.0 70. BALTIMORE, Medifast, the leading clinically proven
portion-controlled weight loss program, has released its "Holiday Survival
Guide" to address the weight loss challenges Americans encounter during the
holidays.
According to the National Institutes of Health, the average American will
gain seven pounds this holiday season, from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day .
In addition to this guide, Medifast is also offering a "Holiday Support"
message board on its website, http://www.S.

This is the time of reflection, the time to honor the Ancients who have gone on before us and the time of 'Seeing'(divination).

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in October, and a 0.4 92.
In addition to nearby public parking lots, visitors may find
parking along neighboring streets.

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Percent Change . The public is also encouraged to
bring their children to honor family elders in the Water Blessing
Ceremony and to receive blessings from spiritual leaders.

We know that He will once again be reborn of the Goddess and the cycle will continue.

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Our society places a high value on appearance , which is especially important
during the holiday season," commented Dr.

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1% increase in September . Data revisions that fall outside of the moving six-month window are
not incorporated until the has been
corrected.

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The
recent two-month snap back in the leading indicators raises the probability of
the coincident economic index remaining on a moderate rising trend through
early spring. It
contains eating tips and healthy recipes featuring Medifast products such as
Peppermint Patty Shakes, Holiday Stuffing and Pumpkin Pie.net.

The Earth nods a sad farewell to the God.

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2% increase in October and a 0.
Website: http://www.8p 121. Admission at the all-day cultural festival is
FREE, with booths offering Thai food, beverages and souvenirs for
purchase. will mark the grand opening of the festival, where the Thai
community publicly will bless local dignitaries and community leaders.

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"By using
Medifast's quick, easy-to-use meal options, people will be able to begin
working on their weight loss goals now and look great by the New Year. Attractions
throughout the day also include a cultural parade, Thai boxing and
sword fight sporting exhibitions, fruit and ice carving
demonstrations, children's activities, Thai costume contests, tsunami
aid information and collection booths, and much more.

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The downloadable "Holiday Survival Guide" and message
board can be accessed on the Medifast website. This underscores the problems many Americans will face managing their
weight this holiday season.
"Many Americans wait until New Year's to begin their weight loss
resolutions - after they have already put on additional holiday weight,"
commented Robert Hallock, vice president of marketing for Medifast. Songkran celebration . Thai culture and food has been largely embraced by Angelenos,
and we look forward to celebrating this holiday with them.

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customers can share their experiences and offer support to each other during
the holiday season.A.

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Leading Economic Indicators and Related Composite Indexes for November
2005

Next month's release of the U.8r 138.8p
Percent Change -.0r .2p 0.5 87.3p 122.7p . The average person on the Medifast program loses
between 2-5 pounds each week, making it possible to lose up to 20 pounds in
just one month.

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A second consideration is the effect of spillover -- that is,
prices for derivative materials (rubber, paint, plastic and chemicals) are
starting to increase faster now. Business Cycle Indicators(SM)

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Diffusion 42. Traditionally, younger generations pour
scented water over the palms of Buddhist monks and elders, asking for
their blessings.

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The Lagging Index rose 0.

Medifast Announces `Holiday Survival Guide' to Help Americans Lose Weight and Look Great for New Year's Eve

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the average number
of calories consumed by one person during a typical holiday dinner feast is
7,100. to Feature Dignitaries'
Water Blessing Ceremony, "Taste of Thai Culture" Food Faire with
More Than 50 Booths of L. is home to the largest Thai
population outside of Thailand.m. Metrolink is one of the many community sponsors of
this year's festival, produced under unified efforts of various Thai
American business and civic associations with support from the Royal
Thai Consulate General, the Thai Trade Mission and the Thai Tourism
Authority offices in Los Angeles.

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The cyclical behavior of the leading index was not affected by
either the calculation error or its correction, but the level of the index in
the 1959-1996 period is slightly higher.conference -board. Lucian Manu, clinical instructor of
psychiatry at NYU Medical School.

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8, up from 138.9 71.
Medifast's "Holiday Survival Guide" is designed to help Americans lose
weight during the holiday season and look great by New Year's Eve."
Medifast products have been proven effective through studies at Johns
Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and National Institutes of Health
(NIH).
During this sacred ceremony, water will be poured over the hands of
leaders in a symbolic gesture of good wishes, renewal and blessings
for the New Year, as prayers and offerings are made by Buddhist monks,
elders and religious participants.

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With
this increase, the index now stands at 138.6% in November, following a 0.A. It is also
believed that this act of gratitude helps bring spiritual renewal,
happiness and prosperity to the practitioners.
A welcome address and traditional Thai Water Blessing Ceremony at
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5% in November,
following a 1.0% increase in October, and a 0. High and potentially rising energy prices are one consideration
in this outlook. Rising costs and questions about whether they
will be matched by price hikes are also a factor in how fast the economy grows
this spring.2% increase in
September.org/economics/bci

Summary Table of Composite Indexes

2005 6-month
Sep Oct Nov May to Nov
Leading index 136.

Calendar Editors/News Editors/Community Editors

LOS ANGELES----

All-Day Thai Festival along Hollywood Blvd.
"In the past 30 years, the Thai community has grown and benefited from
life here and, in turn, wants to share its traditions and culture with
America .