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CEO Confidence Declines in 2Q

CEO Confidence Declines in 2Q

New York, NY, July 12, 2007--The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence, which had improved to 53 in the first quarter of 2007, fell to 45 in the second quarter.

NAR: Housing Starts Expected to Fall in 2008

NAR: Housing Starts Expected to Fall in 2008

Washington, DC, July 11, 2007 – Existing-home sales are expected to total 6.11 million this year and 6.37 million in 2008, down from 6.48 million last year, according to the latest forecast by the National Association of Realtors.

Marble & Granite Gallery Offers New Imports

Marble & Granite Gallery Offers New Imports

Sourhfield, MI, July 11, 2007--The Marble & Granite Gallery, a European style showroom with Michigan’s largest display of marble, granite, limestone, travertine, and onyx from around the world.

MBA: Mortgage Apps Up Last Week

MBA: Mortgage Apps Up Last Week

Washington, DC, July 11, 2007--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending July 6, 2007.

Peckham Teams with HBOS for Carpetright Bid

Peckham Teams with HBOS for Carpetright Bid

Rainham, England, July 11, 2007--Carpetright founder Lord Harris of Peckham is said to have teamed up with banking giant HBOS over a possible joint bid to take the company private.

Dalton Recycler Faces OSHA Fines

Dalton Recycler Faces OSHA Fines

Dalton, GA, July 11, 2007-- The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration proposed the penalty for Columbia Recycling Corp. for 11 violations.