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Oil Dips Below $100 on Higher Inventories

Oil Dips Below $100 on Higher Inventories

New York, NY, June 2, 2011 -- Oil prices fell below $100 a barrel Thursday in Asia after U.S. crude supplies jumped unexpectedly. Benchmark oil for July delivery was down to $99.82 a barrel.

Manufacturing Growth Slows in May

Manufacturing Growth Slows in May

Washington, DC, June 2, 2011 -- The Institute for Supply Management on Wednesday said its gauge of U.S. manufacturing activity fell to 53.5% last month from 60.4% in April.

Armstrong LVT Wins Hospitality Design Award

Armstrong LVT Wins Hospitality Design Award

Lancaster, PA, June 2, 2011 -- Armstrong Commercial Flooring won top honors in the 2011 International Interior Design Association/ Hospitality Design competition in the Resilient Flooring Category.

Worker Productivity Slows in First Quarter

Washington, DC, June 2, 2011 -- U.S. worker productivity slowed in the first quarter and labor costs increased as companies boosted employment to meet rising demand, the Labor Department said.

Greenbuild Gets First Venue Outside U.S.

Greenbuild Gets First Venue Outside U.S.

Washington, DC, June 2, 2011 -- U.S. Green Building Council's annual Greenbuild conference Oct. 4-7 is being held this year in Toronto, the first time the expo has been held outside the U.S.