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EnerPlastics to Raise Production Capacity

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 8, 2006--EnerPlastics LLC, manufacturer of colorants for the synthetic polypropylene based carpets and upholstery industry, is increasing its production capacity by 50%.

Economist Sees FOMC Rate Hike to 5%

Washington, DC, May 8, 200--After the confusion last week when the market was blindsided by reports of Fed chief Ben Bernanke's cocktail-party chatter, the Federal Open Market Committee will seek to calm financial markets and deliver a clear policy me

ServiceMaster Posts 1Q Loss

Downers Grove, IL, May 8, 2006--The ServiceMaster Company today announced a first quarter net loss, reflecting losses from businesses it is about to sell or has already exited.

Yahoo Upgrades Web Advertising System

Sunnyvale, CA, May 8, 2006--Yahoo Inc., is set to introduce today a long-delayed upgrade to its Web search advertising system, setting the stage for a face off with Web search leader Google Inc., later this year.

Companies Sign Up for Surfaces 2007

Dallas, TX, May 5, 2006--The industry is still buzzing from Surfaces 2006, the biggest event to date, and many companies have already signed up for the 2007 expo.

Propex Fabrics Announces CFO Transition

Chattanooga, TN, May 5, 2006--Propex Fabrics Inc., announces that its current chief financial officer, Philip Barnes, will be leaving the company on January 1, 2007.

Weyerhaeuser CEO To Stay On

Federal Way, WA, May 4, 2006--Steven R. Rogel, Weyerhaeuser Co.'s chairman, president and chief executive officer, has agreed to defer his retirement until 2009.

IIDA, AIA and CoreNet Global Honor Tricycle

Chattanooga TN, May 5, 2006--Tricycle, Inc., was honored with a special recognition at this year's Global Sustainable Leadership Awards for Design and Development, an international program presented by the American Institute of Architects, CoreNet Glo