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ASID, Syracuse U. Release Guide for Design Grads

Washington, DC, May 31, 2006--the American Society of Interior Designers and the Center for Career Services at Syracuse University, Syracuse, N.Y., have released a new booklet, "Tips for Graduates Entering the Interior Design Profession: What Employers Ar

Fire Damages Indiana Retailer

Martinsville, IN, May 31, 2006--Quick work by Martinsville firefighters saved most of the building housing the Dalton Carpet Depot business at 310 West Morgan St. Monday afternoon.

Hovnanian 2Q Earnings Off

Red Bank, NJ, May 31, 2006—Home builder Hovnanian Enterprises reported earnings for its fiscal second quarter that fell 2.3% from the year-earlier period.

Costco’s 3Q Earnings Up

Issaquah, WA, May 31, 2006--Costco Wholesale Corp., reported third-quarter earnings that were up 12.3 percent, aided by higher sales and membership fees.

Canada's Q1 GDP Up 3.8%

Ottawa, Ontario, May 31, 2006--Canada's economy powered ahead by a stronger-than-expected 3.8 percent on an annualized basis in the first quarter, thanks to a rebound in housing investment and a pick-up consumer spending.

Free Carpet Installation Training Offered in Gulf

Biloxi, MS, May 31, 2006--Construction-related training is being offered tuition-free at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College's Jefferson Davis Campus. The 120-hour class is part of Project Retrain, a specialized training program that teaches skil

Chicago PMI Up Again

Chicago, IL, May 31, 2006--Business activity expanded in the Chicago region for the 37th consecutive month in May, the National Association of Purchasing Managers-Chicago said Wednesday.

Laticrete Celebrates 50 Years

Orlando, FL, May 31, 2006—Laticrete International celebrated its 50th anniversary as a producer of innovative tile and stone installation systems in grand style during Coverings 2006 in Orlando, Florida.