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WATKINS, Minn. & VANCOUVER, British Columbia - International Barrier Technology Inc. ("Barrier") (OTCBB: IBTGF; TSXV: IBH), a manufacturer of proprietary fire resistant building materials, is pleased to report record shipments for the month and quarter ending September 2006. One million, eighty thousand, four-hundred and forty eight sq. ft. (1,080,448) of Blazeguard products were shipped in the month of September surpassing the previous monthly record of 885,100 sq.ft. set just last month by 22%. Two million six hundred ninety-one thousand, eight hundred sq. ft. (2,691,800) of Blazeguard products were shipped for the quarter ending September 30, 2006 which exceeded the previous quarterly record of 2,267,100 sq. ft. shipped in the quarter ending June 30, 2006 by 19%. Year to year September sales were 84% higher in 2006 relative to 2005 sales of 586,800 sq.
Home construction in Tulsa quickened in August after an unusually slow July, boosting year-to-date totals ahead of the 2005 pace once again. The 382 homes that were started in August was 22 percent above the 313 logged in July, according to data released Monday by New Orders Weekly, a construction tracking service. For the year through Aug. 31, 3,488 starts were logged, compared with 3,381 through the first eight months of 2005. Soft July construction this year had put year-to-date housing starts at 2 percent below the 2005 total, the first such drop in more than two years. David Blackburn, president of the Home Builders Association of Greater Tulsa, said the recovery shows the area's home market remains strong. "The overall news is still good, since a single slow month doesn't necessarily indicate a trend," he said.
LAKEWOOD: The parish of St. Mary of the Lake is looking for volunteers to join its conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. The society assists those in the Lakewood area and is looking for volunteers to help with home visits and more. Meetings are held 7:45 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month at Guild Hall, St. Mary of the Lake. For more information, call (732) 363-6683. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TOMS RIVER: Children's Specialized Hospital, an affiliate of Robert Wood Johnson, is looking for dedicated volunteers to assist with day-to-day office functions, therapy assistance, special events and patient interaction. Volunteers must be at least 14-years-old to assist with office functions and 15-years-old to work with patients. To obtain more information, or to volunteer, call (732) 797-3825.
Twice recently, Crouch and her children have found out their landlord plans to sell the home they had been renting. Rent has been costly, homes are scarce, and each successive search for a new residence has been more difficult. "I'm just having a really hard time," said Crouch, who works at New Mexico State University- Carlsbad. "There are lots of other people like me, I am sure." Rent has skyrocketed to around $800 a month, Crouch said, and she is currently unable to afford or locate suitable lodging for herself and her children. Organizations like Habitat for Humanity and the Department of Housing and Urban Development can only help so many people. "We need some more community awareness about this. I'm not the only one in this situation," she said. "We need it (more affordable housing) now.
Laghu Udyog Bharati (LUB) has condemned the inhuman attitude of the authorities of Delhi government as well as the MCD for sealing the small shops, houses, banquet halls and farm houses. It also condemned the anti-people activities of the authorities being carried out in the name of implementing the Supreme Court order. It should be remembered that in 1998, LUB had vigorously opposed the demolition of factories and now it will not hesitate to take similar action if this juggernaut of demolition or sealing continues, LUB said in a statement issued on September 22. It demanded promulgation of the Master Plan 2021 to regularise all constructions whether dwelling houses, shops, factories, banquet halls or farm houses because they provide essential services to the public. It all started with a PIL in the Supreme Court by one M.C.
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