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Consumer Prices Up in April

Washington, DC, May 17, 2006--Energy prices pushed the consumer price index up 0.6% on a seasonally adjusted basis in April, according to the Labor Department.

Recipients of 2006 AIA/HUD Awards

Washington, DC, May 17, 2006--The American Institute of Architects announced the recipients of the 2006 AIA/HUD Secretary's Housing and Community Design Awards.

Dow Increases Carpet Latex Prices

Midland MI, May 17, 2006--Effective June 12, 2006, the Dow Emulsion Polymers business will increase the prices of all styrene butadiene (S/B) latex products sold into the carpet industry by US $0.03 per dry pound.

Producer Prices Rise 0.9%

Washington, DC, May 16, 2006--Producer prices rose 0.9% in April, led by higher energy costs, but prices outside of energy were well contained, according to Labor Department data released Tuesday.

Saks 1Q Earnings Up on One-Time Gain

Birmingham, AL, May 16, 2006--Saks Inc. reported net income in the first quarter that rose to $81.5 million, or $0.60 per share, from $16.2 million, or $0.11 per share, a year ago.

Federated Raises 2Q Outlook

Cincinnati, OH, May 16, 2006--Federated Department Stores raised its second-quarter financial forecast by $0.33 per share, due to a favorable tax settlement with the Internal Revenue Service.

Chain Store Sales Unchanged Last Week

New York, NY, May 16, 2006--Chain store sales were unchanged in the latest week as spending ahead of Mother's Day offset cool, wet weather and rising gasoline prices, according to a report on Tuesday.

RugBuddy Named to Metropolitan Home's 'Des

Atlanta, GA, May 16, 2006 -- Metropolitan Home magazine named RugBuddy to their May 2006 annual “Design 100” list -- a “quixotic collage” of interesting and unique people, places and things in the world of design.