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Linens N Things to Be Acquired

Clifton, NJ, November 8, 2005-- Home accessories retailer Linens N Things Inc. on Tuesday said it agreed to be acquired by a company formed by Apollo Management LP in a deal worth about $1.3 billion.

Gracewood Design Intros Floorcloths

San Francisco, CA, November 8, 2005--Gracewood Design, an American floor covering & floor treatment design firm, announced the introduction of its floorcloth product line to the western United States market.

Canada Housing Starts Drop 10%

Toronto, Ontario, November 8, 2005--New home construction in Canada fell 10% in October, but remained at an elevated level amid low interest rates and high employment.

Patcraft Intros Assembly

Dalton, Georgia, November 7, 2005— Assembly, from an array of new commercial carpets from Patcraft—offers a striking visual impact not often associated with a totally solution-dyed construction.

Floor and Decor Outlets of America Adds Two Locati

Atlanta, Georgia, November 7, 2005--Floor and Decor Outlets of America continues its expansion with two additional locations adding a third Dallas store near Plano and its first in the South Florida market in Pompano Beach.

Berkshire Hathaway 3Q Earnings Off 48%

Omaha, Nebraska, November 7, 2005--Berkshire Hathaway reported third quarter earnings that were off fell 48% to the lowest level in nearly four years, hurt by nearly $3 billion of losses from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Crossville Names Lyza Marketing Manager

Crossville, Tennessee, November 7, 2005 -– Crossville, Inc. has named Laurie Grogan Lyza as its new marketing manager. Lyza will work with Crossville’s marketing team to develop new product launches and special events, as well as to oversee marketing comm