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Faus Reorganizes FausFloor Sales Team

Calhoun, GA, February 12, 2007--Faus Group, Inc. said the company is expanding and reorganizing its Fausfloor sales team, most recently naming Bob Franssen as National Accounts Manager.

Faus Launches Consumer Ad Campaign

Calhoun, GA, February 12, 2007--In an effort to further strengthen their position in the marketplace, Faus Group, Inc. said it launched of its first consumer advertising campaign during the Surfaces 2007 show in Las Vegas.

Home Depot To Reevalute HD Supply

Home Depot To Reevalute HD Supply

Atlanta, GA, February 12, 2007--Home Depot said the company and its board has decided to evaluate strategic alternatives for its HD Supply business, including a possible sale, spin or initial public offering of the business.

USGBC Begins Pilot Test of New Rating System

Washington, DC, February 12, 2007--The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is now accepting applications for pilot projects to participate in the LEED for Neighborhood Development program.

ABC Carpet & Home to Offer Spa Services

New York, NY, February 12, 2007--Carpet retailer ABC Carpet & Home is converting part of its New York showroom into a meditation center with nurturing services created by mind-body physician Deepak Chopra.

Report: 55+ Population to Reach 85M by 2014

Washington, DC, February 12, 2007--The National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) 50+ Housing Council predicts that 40 percent of all households will be headed by someone 55 or older by 2012.

4Q Online Ad Keyword Price Up 2%

San Francisco, CA, February 12, 2007--After rising sharply in the third quarter, the average keyword price paid by online advertisers rose just 2% percent in the fourth quarter of 2006 to $1.51, according to the Keyword Price Index from Fathom Online.

USGBC Supports NAHB and ICC's Partnership on Green

Washington, DC, February 12, 2007--The U.S. Green Building Council today issued its support of the just-announced partnership between the National Association of Home Builders and the International Code Council to create an ANSI standard for green homes.