Oakland, California - December 29, 2005 - Search engine company, Ask Jeeves, Inc., has released the most popular New Year's Resolutions for 2006, as noted on Ask Jeeves. The resolutions ranged from getting out of debt to becoming more philanthropic in the upcoming year, and spending more time with family to spending less time on the Internet.

Overall, users' New Year's Resolution searches show a trend towards bettering themselves and the lives of their loved ones.

While searchers were definitely interested in losing weight and exercising more, they were planning to do things to enhance their brainpower or skills. Some of the top New Year's Resolution searches included reading more, becoming more productive and, for all you Internet junkies, spending less than one hour a day on the Internet. In light of the recent hurricanes and the tsunami in Asia, users were also resolved to be more prepared for natural disasters.

People are also looking to adopt a healthier lifestyle. The top two health-specific New Year's Resolution searches were quitting drinking and stopping smoking. Financial health was important as well, with users' resolutions including getting out of debt and getting a raise.

Philanthropy and spending time with loved ones is on everyone's mind, with top New Year's Resolution searches including give money to charity, make a difference, spend more time with family and friends, and enjoy life.

The complete list of top Ask Jeeves resolution searches includes:

* Stop smoking

* Get out of debt

* Quit drinking

* Spend more time with family and friends

* Be more productive

* Enjoy life

* Get a raise

* Be prepared for a disaster

* Spend less than one hour a day on the Internet

* Learn something new

* Read more

* Give money to charity

* Make a difference

To learn more, please visit: www.ask.com .

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