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Nardelli Prepares “Second Act”

Atlanta, GA, January 3, 2006--"Improve everything you touch, and every touch point is a turning point," Home Depot chairman and CEO Robert Nardelli told a crowd in the fall at the University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business.

Construction Spending Up 0.2%

Washington, DC, January 3, 2006--Construction spending increased 0.2% in November, the smallest gain since June, the Commerce Department estimated Tuesday.

Carpet Oasis Website Revamped

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 3, 2006--The Carpet Oasis, which is considered to be a unique international exhibition boasting over a 150,000 exhibited masterpieces of handmade carpets and antique souvenirs from all over the world, will be back this

Illegal Logging Ongoing

Jakarta, Indonesia, January 3, 2006--When the world's biggest timber smuggling operation from Papua to China was exposed last year, it marked a turning point in the fight against illegal logging, and affected the price of merbau timber, a hardwood use

Manufacturing Growth Eases in December

Tempe, AZ, January 3, 2006--Economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew in December for the 31st consecutive month, while the overall economy grew for the 50th consecutive month, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing IS

Solutia Reports Net Income of $35M in November

Washington, DC, December 30, 2005—According to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Solutia Inc. reported net income of $35 million for the month of November, swinging from a $21 million net loss for October.

Women Catching up to Men Online

Washington, DC, December 30, 2005--A wide-ranging look at the way American women and men use the internet shows that men continue to pursue many internet activities more intensively than women

Business Activity in Midwest Remains Strong

Chicago, IL, December 30, 2005-- Business activity in the Midwest expanded in December at a faster rate than expected, while hiring picked up a bit to reflect rising levels of new orders, a report showed on Thursday.