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DexKnows.com(TM) and Dex(R) Yellow Pages Are the Perfect Tools to Help Consumers Plan Their Outdoor Destinations CARY, N.C., June 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Searching for a picnic-friendly or activity-filled hot spot this summer doesn't have to take a lot of time -- all it takes is turning to the local Dex Yellow Pages. Consumers in cities throughout the United States can turn to Dex's print directories and http://www.dexknows.com/, Dex's online local search site, to plan their summer weekends and find local businesses that can add to their fun in the sun. Visitors and locals alike can use DexKnows.com to find information on regional hot spots. For instance, a person planning a weekend trip to Portland can log onto DexKnows.com and find ratings and reviews on restaurants near Tom McCall Waterfront Park, map out routes from a hotel to a local outdoor bar, and set up a personalized itinerary. Dex print Yellow Pages directories offer consumers who are looking to bask in the sun information on thousands of local parks and local businesses. Dex print directories contain Community Pages that include maps, photos and visitor tips for some of the most popular parks and outdoor destinations in major metropolitan areas. For example, a consumer living in the Chicago area can use Dex's print directories to find information on downtown's Millennium Park. "Consumers already know that Dex has a history of providing information for products and services on local businesses such as plumbers, roofers or dentists, but what they may not realize is that our directories can also help them become more efficient in planning their leisure," said Maggie Le Beau, senior vice president and chief marketing officer, Dex. "Whether they're tourists from Salt Lake City looking for information on DexKnows.com about outdoor dining options in the Minneapolis area or locals using the Dex directory to find information on nearby sites and businesses, our directories have consumers covered." Yellow Pages remain a vital resource for adults seeking local businesses. According to a recent Knowledge Networks/SRI Industry Usage Study, approximately 87 percent of the U.S. population used the print Yellow Pages in 2007. Yellow Pages usage -- including print and online searches -- grew to 17.2 billion searches in 2007, up from 16.7 billion in 2006. About Dex Dex is part of R.H. Donnelley (NYSE:RHD), which connects businesses and consumers through its portfolio of print and interactive marketing solutions. Small- and medium-sized businesses look to the company's experienced team of marketing consultants to help them grow their businesses and drive sales leads. Consumers depend on the company's reliable, trusted, local business content to deliver the most relevant search results when they are seeking local goods and services. For more information, visit http://www.dexknows.com/ and http://www.rhd.com/. DATASOURCE: R.H. Donnelley CONTACT: Peter Larmey of Dex, +1-919-297-1521, Web site: http://www.rhd.com/ http://www.dexknows.com/

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