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Builder Confidence Drops Further In April

Builder Confidence Drops Further In April

Washington, DC, April 16, 2007 - Deepening problems in the subprime mortgage market continued to take a toll on builder confidence in April, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.

Greenpeace Targets Illegal Logging

Greenpeace Targets Illegal Logging

Sydney, Australia, April 17, 2007—Environmental group Greenpeace says China should take responsibility for illegal hardwood logging in Southeast Asia.

Home Depot Launches Eco Options

Home Depot Launches Eco Options

Atlanta, GA, April 17, 2007--Home Depot today expanded its long-term commitment to the environment and sustainability by launching its Eco Options(SM) program.

Johnson Named Foamex CEO

Johnson Named Foamex CEO

Linwood, PA, April 16, 2007--Foamex International said it has named John G. Johnson, Jr. Chief Executive Officer of the Company and a member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately.

March Retail Sales Up 0.7%

March Retail Sales Up 0.7%

Washington, DC, April 16, 2007--Retail sales in March rose 0.7% in March, according to a Commerce Department report.

Dal-Tile Donates Tile to City

Dal-Tile Donates Tile to City

Muskogee, OK, April 16, 2007--The porcelain floor tile in the remodeled Muskogee Civic Center will be manufactured in Muskogee.

Evergreen Plant Up and Running

Evergreen Plant Up and Running

Augusta, GA, April 16, 2007--After a six-year hiatus, carpet is being recycled in east Augusta again. "It has been running extremely well," said George Davies, marketing manager for Shaw Industries Inc.