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NMHC Hosts One-Day Student Housing Conference

Washington, DC, July 20, 2006--The National Multi Housing Council will gather the nation’s foremost experts in student housing for a one-day conference in Chicago, IL on September 18.

Online Advertising May Hit $16.7B

New York, NY, July 19, 2006--As Yahoo! and Google release their earnings results this week, and eMarketer has new online advertising figures.

Glass Tile Revival

Ashland, OR, July 18, 2006--The glass tile revival has been nothing short of remarkable. Architects and interior designers covet glass tiles’ versatility and unlimited design options and Hakatai Enterprises, Inc.

Target Cuts July Sales Guidance

Minneapolis, MN, July 18, 2006--Slower-than-expected July sales growth at Target raised concerns that consumer spending was finally succumbing to high gasoline prices and a slowing housing market, analysts said on Tuesday.

Online Help-Wanted Index Up

New York, NY, July 18, 2006--New unduplicated online job ads increased in June to 2,436,300, according to The Conference Board Help-Wanted OnLine Data Series.

Fuel Costs Impacting Work/Life Balance

Milwaukee, WI, July 12, 2006--Persistently high fuel costs are cutting into workers' leisure time activities and may also contribute to job turnover, based on a recent survey by Manpower Inc.

NRI Industries Launches QuietDown Lite

Toronto, Canada, July 6, 2006--NRI Industries has announced the launch of a new acoustical product specifically designed to reduce the transmission of airborne and impact noise through floors.