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Help-Wanted Advertising Index Dips

New York, NY, May 25, 2006--The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index--a key measure of job offerings in major newspapers across America--dipped two points in April.

1Q GDP Revised Up to 5.3%

Washington, DC, May 25, 2006--The economy grew at a 5.3% annual rate in the first quarter, the Commerce Department said Thursday in its first revision of gross domestic product estimates.

House R&D Funds Vote Cheers Manufacturers

Washington, DC, May 25, 2006--In a 404 to 20 vote yesterday, the House approved the first major increase in almost 15 years for the Department of Energy Office of Science, which is responsible for the critical national laboratory system that dates to Worl

Lowe's Confident of 2006 Outlook

Charlotte, NC, May 25, 2006--Today at its annual meeting of shareholders, Lowe's Chairman, president and CEO Robert A. Niblock said the company remains confident in its outlook for 2006.

Existing-Home Sales Slip in April

Washington, DC, May 25, 2006--Existing-home sales eased in April on the heels of a two-month rebound, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Aquafil USA Moves to New Facility

Cartersville, GA, May 25, 2006--Aquafil USA Inc., is moving into its new 140,000 square foot building in Cartersville, Georgia. The facility, will house, a new fiber extrusion plant and an improved twisting, heatsetting and air entanglement operation.

Thomas Industries Sees Management Changes

Dalton, GA, May 25, 2006--Thomas Industries, LLC, a manufacturer of broadloom carpet for the hospitality industry, residential home centers, and other specialty markets, announced today several important management changes.

Nardelli’s $245 Million Pay Spotlighted

Wilmington, DL, May 25, 2006--Bob Nardelli, the chairman and chief executive of Home Depot Inc., will be facing an unusually large group of dogged antagonists at his company's annual meeting on Thursday.

Domotex Middle East Feeds Construction Boom

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 25, 2006--The Gulf's booming construction industry is paying rich dividends for international and domestic carpet and floor covering manufacturers.