Housing prices showed gains across the board in the United States during the 2nd Quarter of 2009.  The AIA also showed billing rates at architectural firms is also rising.  These data points coupled with the fact that our firm has been asked for more proposals in August and we have closed more deals during this same time period than the rest of the year corroborates these macro lines.  While it remains to be seen whether it is a short term blip or long term trend it is encouraging.