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Tricycle to Host NeoCon Panel Discussion

Chicago, IL, May 31, 2006--Tricycle, Inc., has assembled a panel discussion for this year's NeoCon World's Trade Fair, featuring Pixar Animation Studios, LEED-CI founding chair Penny Bonda, and new carpet brand Nood Floorcovering.

Sears Expands Website

Hoffman Estates, LI, May 31, 2006—Sears today announced significant enhancements to sears.com in response to wide-ranging research.

Canada's Q1 GDP Up 3.8%

Ottawa, Ontario, May 31, 2006--Canada's economy powered ahead by a stronger-than-expected 3.8 percent on an annualized basis in the first quarter, thanks to a rebound in housing investment and a pick-up consumer spending.

Chicago PMI Up Again

Chicago, IL, May 31, 2006--Business activity expanded in the Chicago region for the 37th consecutive month in May, the National Association of Purchasing Managers-Chicago said Wednesday.

Free Carpet Installation Training Offered in Gulf

Biloxi, MS, May 31, 2006--Construction-related training is being offered tuition-free at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College's Jefferson Davis Campus. The 120-hour class is part of Project Retrain, a specialized training program that teaches skil

Laticrete Celebrates 50 Years

Orlando, FL, May 31, 2006—Laticrete International celebrated its 50th anniversary as a producer of innovative tile and stone installation systems in grand style during Coverings 2006 in Orlando, Florida.

Mid East's Hospitality Boom Fuels Carpet Deman

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 31, 2006--The Middle East's hospitality sector boom, which industry experts predict will see some US $15 billion invested in up to 2,000 new hotels throughout the region in the coming five years.