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Second-Home Survey Shows Solid Market

Washington, DC, May 12, 2006--A new survey of second-home owners by the National Association of Realtors shows baby boomers continue to dominate the market, and a growing number of second homes--more than one in ten are owned by minorities.

Trade Gap Narrows in March

Washington, DC, May 12, 2006--The trade deficit narrowed by 5.6% in March to $62.0 billion, the Commerce Department said Friday.

North Carolina Judge Bars Cleaning Firm

Raleigh, NC, May 11, 2006--A carpet and air duct cleaning company that authorities say used misleading advertisements and illegal bait-and-switch tactics has been barred from operating in North Carolina.

J.C. Penney 1Q Earnings Up

Plano, TX, May 11, 2006--J.C. Penney Co., reported a 22% jump in first-quarter earnings, helped by tighter spending controls and improved gross margins.

Retail Sales Up in April

Washington, DC, May 11, 2006--Retail sales increased 0.5% in April, but most of the increased spending was at the gas pump, the Commerce Department said Thursday.

NAM Slams Treasury For Ignoring China Currency

Washington, DC, May 11, 2006--The National Association of Manufacturers announced its disappointment that the U.S. Treasury Department chose once again not to cite China for currency manipulation in today’s Treasury Report to Congress.

Poll: Entrepreneurs Also Innovators

Washington, DC, May 11, 2006--That small business on the corner might appear to be just another little enterprise trying to make its way in the American marketplace, but it might also be creating something that could change our lives forever.

Mannington Offers Scholarships to Local Schools

Salem, NJ, May 11, 2006 --Taking a cue from the success of the company’s Stand On A Better World Awards program, associates at Mannington’s Salem, New Jersey, headquarters have announced the Stand On A Better World Scholarship fund, which will benefit loc

New Zealand Wool Carpet In TV Decorator Show

Atlanta, GA, May 11, 2006—This fall on Designer’s Challenge—a decorating series on Home and Garden Television (HGTV)—designer Teri Mulmed, owner of DoDaz, Inc. in Scottsdale, Arizona, takes advantage of wool’s aesthetic and functional qualities.