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ASID Releases Five White Papers at INTERIORS 06

Washington, DC, March 16, 2006--The American Society of Interior Designers has announced the release of five new professional white papers, research studies and marketing publications.

Housing Starts Off 7.9% in February

Washington, DC, March 16, 2006--According to a report from the Commerce Department, housing starts fell 7.9% in February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 2.042 million housing starts.

NAR Calls for Swift Passage of Healthcare Legislat

Washington, DC, March 16, 2006--The National Association of Realtors called for swift passage today of the small business health care legislation.

30-year Fixed Rate Up to Highest Level Since July

Washington, DC, March 16, 2006--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending March 10.

UK’s Floors 2 Go Shares Fall

London, England, March 15, 2006--News that the market remains challenging led wood and laminate flooring specialist Floors 2 Go sharply lower today.

Laticrete Sponsors Employee’s Race Car

Hamlet, NC, March 15, 2006--For the last five decades, the Laticrete commitment to research and development has pursued innovative ceramic tile and stone installation systems.

NAHB Names National Green Building Award Winners

Washington, DC, March 15, 2006--Green building pioneer Ron Jones of Santa Fe, N.M., was named Builder Advocate of the Year at the 2006 National Green Building Awards Gala recently.

WarmlyYours Intros Bathroom Floor-Warming Kits

Lake Zurich, IL, March 15, 2006--At Surfaces 2006, WarmlyYours unveiled its newest creation: easy-to-install electric floor warming kits designed to cover most bathroom floor plans.

CRI Spring Issues Conference Slated For April

Dalton, GA, March 15, 2006--The CRI Spring Issues Conference, held annually for CRI members, will take place at the Northwest Georgia Trade and Convention Center April 12-13.

Hoffman Estates, IL, March 15, 2006--Sears reported fourth-quarter net earnings more than doubled to $648 million, or $4.03 a share, in the quarter ended Jan. 28, up from $309 million, or $3.09 a share, a year earlier.