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StonExpo Adds Eastern Show

Dallas, TX, May 18, 2006--Hanley Wood Exhibitions has launched StonExpo East, in response to a need the stone industry has voiced for a western and eastern event.

Beaulieu of Australia Wins Green Award

Brisbane, Australia, May 18, 2006--Beaulieu of Australia was recognized for leadership and innovation in business sustainability at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Sustainable Industries Awards held recently in Brisbane, Australia.

Boomer Survey Shows Big Appetite for Real Estate

Washington, DC, May 18, 2006--Baby boomers have a higher rate of homeownership than the national average and one out of four own more than one property, according to a new study of the largest generation in U.S. history commissioned by the National Associ

Leading Indicators Fall 0.1%

New York, NY, May 18, 2006--The Conference Board announced today that the U.S. leading index decreased 0.1 percent, the coincident index increased 0.2 percent and the lagging index increased 0.3 percent in April.

Home Depot to Repurchase More Shares

Atlanta, GA, May 18, 2006--Home Depot Inc., said its board approved the immediate repurchase of $2 billion in stock, as well as the expansion of its existing share-buyback program by an additional $2 billion.

Lumber Liquidators Offers Discount to NASCAR Viewe

Charlotte, NC, May 18, 2006--Lumber Liquidators, primary sponsor for Craftsman Truck Series points leader Todd Bodine, announced today that television viewers of Friday's Quaker State & Lube 200 will have the opportunity to receive a 5% discount on ha

93% Are Proud of a Shiny Floor

Denver, CO, May 18, 2006--According to a recent survey commissioned by Orange Glo International, a manufacturer of consumer cleaning products, 93 percent of people consider clean and shiny floors a source of pride in their homes.