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Rebond Shortage Causing Problems

Fort Collins, CO, June 19, 2006--Seemingly out of nowhere, a tight supply of rebond carpet pad, used in 85 percent of American homes, is pinching carpet outlets, builders, and consumers in Fort Collins and across the country.

JupiterResearch Sees End of the Home Phone

London, England, June, 16, 2006—JupiterResearch reveals that voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) technology will lead to the end of the traditional home telephone number as new fixed-mobile telephone services appeal strongly to Europeans.

NFIB Urges Court to Stop Serial ADA Claims Abuse

Washington, D.C., June 20, 2006—The National Federation of Independent Business' legal foundation filed an amicus brief urging the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals to protect small businesses from "drive-by" Americans with Disabilities Act suits.

David Suzuki to Keynote USGBC Member Day

Washington, DC, June 16, 2006--Five years ago, 4,000 people converged in Austin, Texas for a defining moment in the green building movement: the first Greenbuild Conference and Expo.

Purnell Elected 2008 AIA President

Washington, DC, June 16, 2006--Delegates to The American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2006 National Convention and Design Exposition elected Marshall E. Purnell, FAIA, to serve as the 2007 first vice president/president-elect / 2008 president.

New York Factory Activity Jumps

Washington, DC, June 15, 2006--Manufacturing activity in the New York area surged unexpectedly in June, the New York Federal Reserve Bank said Thursday.

Entrepreneur Turns Old Barns into New Floors

Arlington Heights, IL November 5--Jay Wikary, owner of American Barn Company in Chicago, is saving old barns from burning, bulldozing, or burial by recycling the wood into custom made furniture and flooring.

Ryland Group 3Q Earnings Up 31%

Calabasas CA, October 21--Homebuilder and mortage finance company Ryland Group Inc. said earnings rose 31 percent, driven by record third quarter new orders and closings.