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Warwick, UK, March 24, 2008 — Researchers at the University of Warwick have devised a way of using a laser that transforms MDF, giving it a surface finish that looks like some of the most expensive wood grains, according to Science Daily.
Chicago, IL, March 26, 2008--The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors will hold its Annual Meeting and Distributor Marketplace, Oct. 29-31, in Schaumburg, Ill.
Lafayette, GA, March 31, 2008--A fire broke out Sunday afternoon at the Quality Cushion plant.
Fairlawn, OH, March 31, 2008--Omnova Solutions said it will raise prices by $0.05 per dry pound on styrene butadiene latex for carpet and related markets, effective April 28.
Los Angeles, CA, March 28, 2008--KB Home swung to a loss in the fiscal first quarter as the company was forced to take a large write-down related to falling home prices.
Washington, DC, March 28, 2008—Consumer spending in February was the worst in 17 months as the credit crisis, high energy costs and other increasing expenses forced consumers to cut back.
Washington, DC, March 28, 2008--Sales of vacation homes declined last year, the National Association of Realtors said Friday.
Ann Arbor, MI, March 28, 2008--The U.S. consumer sentiment index fell to 69.5 in March from 70.8 February, according to a Friday report from University of Michigan/Reuters.
Washington, DC, March 28, 2008— The Commerce Department said personal income increased more than expected in February.
Plano, TX, March 28, 2008-- J.C. Penney said its first-quarter earnings will be well below its previous forecast because of declining consumer demand.