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Canada Building Permits Up

Ottawa, Ontario, May 4, 2006--The value of Canadian building permits issued in March jumped by a stronger-than-expected 5.3 percent, the second highest on record, fueled by non-residential construction plans, Statistics Canada said on Thursday.

Home Depot Announces $57M Investment For Gulf Coas

Atlanta, GA, May 4, 2006--Following the most devastating hurricane season in American history, The Home Depot, announced today that it is investing $57 million to support rebuilding efforts throughout the Gulf region.

Productivity Up in 1Q

Washington, DC, May 4, 2006--The productivity of the American workplace increased at a 3.2% annual rate in the first three months of the year, the Labor Department said Thursday.

Foamex Gets Court Protection on Losses

Linwood, PA, May 4, 2006--Foamex International Inc., today announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware has entered a consensual order to assist the company in preserving its federal tax net operating losses.

Royal Floormats to Close Calhoun Plant

Calhoun, GA, May 4, 2006--Royal Floormats announced that it will close its Calhoun plant by the end of the year, putting 82 people out of work, according to the Calhoun, GA, Times.

Consumers Poised to Spend 50% More Online

New York, NY, May 5, 2006--U.S. consumers have become so comfortable shopping online that they will increase their spending at online retail shops from $877 per consumer in 2005 to $1,512 per consumer by 2009.

Champion Polymer Recycling, Greitzer Get CARE Awar

Pine Mountain, GA - May 05, 2006--Champion Polymer Recycling, a division of Infiltrator Systems, Inc., was honored as Recycler of the Year by the Carpet America Recovery Effort at the organization’s fourth Annual conference at the Southern Pine Conference

Big Retailers See Strong April Sales

New York, NY, May 4, 2006--Retailers posted strong gains in April, as a late Easter and apparel-shopping surge outweighed concerns over gasoline prices and rising interest rates.