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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.

Tricycle to Launch Reverb at Neocon

Chicago, IL, May 24, 2006--At the NeoCon World's Trade Fair next month, Tricycle will launch Reverb, an anthology of essays by eco-consultants, leading commercial designers and industry editors.

Ryland Trims 2006 Earnings Guidance

Calabasas, CA, May 24, 2006--Home builder Ryland Group Inc., on Wednesday cut its 2006 earnings forecast as its second-quarter home sales are running 35 percent lower than a year earlier.

Bentley Prince Street on IDCE "Path"

Los Angeles, CA, May 23, 2006--Bentley Prince Street announced that it will be included in the International Design Center for the Environment’s (IDCE) benchmark for a manufacturing firm on the path to sustainability. 

New Home Sales Up in April

Washington, DC, May 24, 2006--Sales of new homes surprised economists and stayed strong in April, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday.

Durable Goods Orders Off in April

Washington, DC, May 24, 2006--Durable goods orders fell 4.8% in April, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.

Armstrong in Court for Restructuring Plan

Lancaster, PA, May 24, 2006--Armstrong World Industries, in a two-year dispute over the size the payouts of its bankruptcy restructuring plan, is set to return to Philadelphia federal court today, with the company again squaring off against its unsecured

USGBC Board Tackles Wood Issue

Washington, DC, May 24, 2006--The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Board of Directors announced today that it has directed the USGBC's LEED Steering Committee to address two proposed changes to LEED's wood and bio-based ratings.

Carpet One Upgrades Liz Claiborne Website

Manchester, NH, May 24, 2006--Carpet One has launched a completely redesigned Liz Claiborne Home flooring website: www.lizclaiborneflooring.com.

Beaulieu to Require CRI Seal on Cleaning Products

Dalton, GA, May 24, 2006--Effective January 1, 2007, Beaulieu of America will amend its product warranty statement to insure proper cleaning solutions and procedures are used in maintaining their products.