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Simply Floored Launches New Financing Promotion fo

Atlanta, GA, February 6, 2006--Simply Floored, an innovative Atlanta flooring company that brings the store to your home, today announced a new financing promotion to help homeowners in their new flooring selection and purchasing process.

Office Furniture Shipments Up 14%

Chicago, IL, February 3, 2006--Office furniture shipments saw double-digit growth for the fifth straight month in December, according to a Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association study released late Wednesday.

Jobless Claims Sink to 5-1/2 Year Low

Washington, DC, February 2, 2006-- First-time seasonally adjusted claims for state unemployment benefits fell by 11,000 to 273,000 in the week ending Jan. 28, the Labor Department said Thursday.

Productivity Off in 4Q

Washington, DC, February 2, 2006--Productivity of the American workplace fell at an annualized rate of 0.6% in the fourth quarter, the first decline since the first quarter of 2001, the Labor Department estimated Friday.

Delays in Building Permit Approvals Cause Millions

Washington, DC, February 3, 2006 — The American Institute of Architects (AIA) today released a report showing that communities with a more efficient building permitting process can gain millions of dollars in tax revenues

Federated's Ups Forecast

Cincinnati, CA, February 3, 2006--Federated Department Stores reported a 1% increase in January same-store sales and increased its forecast for the fourth quarter.

Productivity Off in 4Q

Washington, DC, February 2, 2006--Productivity of the American workplace fell at an annualized rate of 0.6% in the fourth quarter, the first decline since the first quarter of 2001, the Labor Department estimated Friday.