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Personal & Spending Up

Washington, DC, August 1, 2006--Personal incomes rose 0.6% in June, outpacing the 0.4% increase in consumer spending.

Cavalier Homes Posts Lower Q2 Earnings

Addison, AL, August 1, 2006--Manufactured housing producer Cavalier Homes Inc., announced second quarter earnings of $161 thousand or $0.01 per share, compared to $769 thousand or $0.04 per share in the corresponding quarter of the prior year.

British Wool Board Welcomes Review

Bradford, England, July 31, 2006--The Wool Board said it has welcomed the announcement that DEFRA is to carry out a review of its structure and operation as both appropriate and timely.

Armstrong Sent 2 Versions of Stolen Laptop Letter

Lancaster, PA, July 28, 2006--Armstrong World Industries last week sent at least two versions of a letter to 12,000 current and former employees, alerting them that a copy of their personal information was stolen.

Employment Costs Up in Q2

Washington, DC, July 28, 2006--Compensation costs rose 0.9% in the second quarter, according to a Labor Department report.

Consumer Confidence Slides a Fraction

Washington, DC, July 28, 2006-- Consumer sentiment was nearly unchanged in July, according to media reports Friday of proprietary research from the University of Michigan.

Help-Wanted Ad Index Unchanged in June

New York, NY, July 27, 2006--The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index - a key measure of job offerings in major newspapers across America - was unchanged in June.

Q.E.P. Names New CFO

Boca Raton, FL, July 27, 2006--Q.E.P. today announced the appointment of Stuart F. Fleischer to the position of Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President, and Treasurer.