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Crossville Intros a First in Porcelain Stone Tile

Crossville, TN, June 16--For the first time in Porcelain Stone tile, Crossville has made it possible for homeowners and designers of commercial projects to easily create uniquely personal floor installations that can also be carried up the wall.

Survey - Voters Concerned About Internet Security

Arlington, VA, June 15--The survey of likely voters reveals that voters are becoming increasingly insecure about using the Internet and are looking for Congress, industry and consumer groups to do more to keep them safe online.

Builder Confidence Hits New High For 2005

Washington, DC, June 16--Encouraged by continuing low mortgage rates and robust demand for new homes, single-family home builders are more confident this June than they’ve been all year, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders/ Wells

Spanish Tile Exports Up Slightly in 1Q

Castellón. Spain, June 15--The Spanish ceramic tiles association Ascer said that in the first three months of 2005 the value of Spanish tile exports rose 0.9 per cent on the same period last year to 458.6m euros.

Business Inventories Up 0.3% in April

Washington, DC, June 15—-Business inventories rose 0.3% in April, falling slightly from the month-ago level of 0.5%, according to the Commerce Department.

Commercial Real Estate Market on Uptrack with Lowe

Washington, DC, June 15--The commercial real estate market is improving as vacancy rates decline and rents firm up in all four commercial market sectors, according to the National Association of Realtors Commercial Real Estate Spotlight.

Retail Sales Up 0.2% in May According to NRF

Washington, DC, June 15--While unseasonably cool weather affected sales of some spring merchandise, it didn't alter sales of home goods, which continued to bring consumers to stores last month.