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Consumer Confidence Slides in February

New York, NY, February 28, 2006--Consumer confidence ended a three-month gaining streak in February, falling to 101.7 from a revised January level of 106.8, the Conference Board said Tuesday.

Chain Store Sales Up 1.5% Last Week

New York, NY, February 28, 2006--Chain store sales rose in the latest week for a second week in a row with a boost from intermittent spring-like weather, according to a report on Tuesday.

Quinn Named Solutia Chairman

St. Louis, MO, February 27, 2006--Solutia today announced its board of directors has named Jeffrey N. Quinn as its chairman. Quinn will continue to serve as president and chief executive officer of the company.

Masland Intros Treillage

Mobile, AL, February 27, 2006--Treillage, the latest offering from Masland Carpet and Rugs, is a fresh rendition of the trellis design.

Rural America Trails in Broadband Use

Washington, DC, February 27, 2006--Rural Americans are less likely to log on to the internet at home with high-speed internet connections than people living in other parts of the country.

New Home Sales Off 5% January

Washington, DC, February 27, 2006--New home sales fell 5% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.233 million in January, according to the Commerce Department.

Bentley Prince Street Named StarNet Preferred Vend

Los Angeles, CA--Bentley Prince Street was selected as a Preferred Vendor by StarNet Commercial Flooring Cooperative, the nation's largest member-owned cooperative of independent commercial floor contractors.