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ISM Non-Manufacturing Index Up in October

Tempe, AZ, November 3, 2006--Business activity in the non-manufacturing sector increased at a faster rate in October 2006, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in the latest Non-Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.

AIA Presidents Speak for the Principle of Interope

Washington, D.C., November 1, 2006 — The International Presidents’ Forum is a meeting held each year during The American Institute of Architects (AIA) National Convention since 2002 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Haverty Same-Store Sales Off 10%

Atlanta, GA, November 3, 2006--Haverty Furniture reported a 10.1 percent decline in same-stores sales as written orders declined and there were fewer home delivery days from the prior year.

Nu Foam Fire Caused by Static Spark

Chattanooga, TN, November 1, 2006--Fire investigators say a static spark ignited a blaze this morning at Nu Foam. The two-alarm fire started accidentally inside a machine used to make foam for mattresses and furniture.

Advertised Job Vacancies Increase In October

New York, NY, October 31, 2006--Total online job ads increased by 198,300 or 5 percent to 3,831,100 in October, according to The Conference Board Help-Wanted OnLine Data Series released today.

Cavalier Reports 3Q Loss

Addison, AL, October 31, 2006--In the third quarter manufactured housing producer Cavalier Homes reported a net loss of $788,000 or $0.04 per share, compared to net earnings of $1.58 million or $0.09 per share in the year-ago quarter

Mercer Names Pépin Director of Sales

Montmagny, Quebec, October 27, 2006-- Mercier Wood Flooring, has appointed M. Pierre Pépin Sales Director, Canada. M. Pépin will be coaching and structuring, the Canadian representative team as well as the customer service working in Montmagny.