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Omaha, NE, August 6, 2007--Berkshire Hathaway Inc reported second quarter earnings that were up 33% as higher insurance and utility profits offset pressure on housing-related businesses from the slowing real estate market.
Lakeland, FL, August 6, 2007--The formal grand opening of Florida Tile's new porcelain plant will be held September 13-14 in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky.
Winchester, VA, August 6, 2007-- Rugs Direct has announced the winners of its 2007 vendor awards at the recent AmericasMart area-rug showcase in Atlanta.
Sioux Falls, SD, August 6, 2007--Montgomery's Furniture has purchased Abbey Carpet with plans to reopen the store under the Montgomery's umbrella.
Detroit, MI, August 6, 2007--Former Home Depot boss Bob Nardelli has been named to head the No. 3 U.S. automaker in its effort to return to financial health.
Boca Raton, FL, August 2, 2007--Q.E.P. Co. will postpone its 2007 Annual Meeting of Stockholders until Friday, August 24 because of a change in the slate of nominated directors.
Boco Raton, FL, August 2, 2007--Q.E.P. Cosaid it had reached an agreement with The HillStreet Fund L.P. to settle and terminate the outstanding warrants issued to HillStreet.
Tempe, AZ, August 3, 2007--Business activity in the non-manufacturing sector increased at a slower rate in July 2007, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
Montreal, Quebec, August 2, 2007--The U.S. Federal Court has sided with FieldTurf in a patent dispute with Sports Construction Group LLC over its synthetic grass.
Ottawa, Ontario, August 3, 2007--Canada's construction sector showed little sign of slowing in June with the value of building permits slipping only 0.4% from a peak in May.