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Many Still Critical of Home Depot

Atlanta, GA, June 2, 2006--In the wake of Home Depot Inc.'s annual meeting flap, observers say the home improvement giant's board may have created some unintended consequences.

Hakatai Intros Aventurine Series

Ashland, OR, June 2, 2006--Hakatai Enterprises Inc., importer and distributor of glass mosaic tile, introduced Aventurine Series ¾” x ¾” glass tile.

Retailers Sales Up in May

New York, NY, June 2, 2006--Defying rising gasoline and utility prices and extending their April shopping spree, consumers rushed to shopping centers and malls in May.

StarNet Announces Design Award Winners

Ridgefield, CT, June 2, 2006--StarNet Commercial Flooring Cooperative announced its eighth Annual Design Award recipients at its recent annual meeting in Bal Harbour, Florida.

1Q Productivity Revised Up

Washington, DC, June 1, 2006--Productivity rose at an annual rate of 3.7% in the first quarter, stronger than the 3.2% gain reported earlier, the Labor Department said Thursday.

European Economy in Solid Turnaround

New York, NY, June 1, 2006--For the first time in six years, the gap between real Gross Domestic Product growth in the euro area and real GDP growth in the U.S. is expected to narrow in 2006.

Initial Jobless Claims Rise

Washington., DC, June 1, 2006--Initial claims for unemployment benefits rose last week to the highest level since October, the Labor Department reported Thursday.

BASF to Increase Styrene-Butadiene Latex Prices

Charlotte, NC., June 1, 2006 -- Effective June 19, 2006, or as contracts allow, BASF will raise prices by three cents per dry pound in the United States and Canada on all Styrofan carboxylated styrene-butadiene emulsion polymer products.