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ASID Announces New Trustees

Washington, DC, May 24, 2006--The ASID Foundation, Inc., announced new members of its board of trustees for fiscal 2007.

Solutia to Sell Pharmaceutical Services

St. Louis, MO, May 24, 2006--Solutia Inc., today announced that its subsidiary, Solutia Europe SA/NV, has reached a definitive agreement to sell its Pharmaceutical Services business.

Mortgage Application Volume Declines

Washington, DC, May 24, 2006--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending May 19, and it shows a 6 percent decline.

Federated to Sell 9 Store Locations

Cincinnati, OH, May 24, 2006--Federated Department Stores will sell nine department store locations in six states to General Growth Properties Inc., as it continues to rid itself of duplicate stores gained in last year's acquisition of the May Departm

Williams-Sonoma 1Q Earnings Off

San Francisco, CA, May 24, 2006--Upscale home-decor retailer Williams-Sonoma Inc. on Wednesday said quarterly profit fell, after charges related to closing its Hold Everything storage-goods stores and stock option expenses.

Senate Votes to Hike Fines for Employers

Washington, DC, 24, 2006--Employers would face fines as high as $20,000 for hiring undocumented workers and have to screen all new hires as part of legislation that would grant legal status to millions of illegal immigrants.

Radici Aids in Artificial Grass Training

Bergamo, Italy, May 24, 2006--Tessiture Pietro Radici is contributing its expertise to the training course “Design and maintenance of artificial grass turf,” organized by CONI Servizi.

Chain Store Sales Off Last Week

New York, NY, May 23, 2006--Chain store sales eased in the latest week as shoppers lacked a strong catalyst for spending, according to a report on Tuesday.