TODAY'S NEWS
Home Depot not done after all  8/7/2008
ATLANTA — Company spokeswoman says Home Depot has yet to release specific new-store plans for 2009.

Is this carwash’s sign inappropriate?   8/7/2008
ELGIN, IL — Owner is in hot water over marquee, but the owner says, “You have to think outside the box. It's a play on words. It was never meant to insult anybody.”

EcoWash opens in New York City  8/7/2008
MANHATTAN, NY — Newspaper tests out the mobile, eco-friendly carwash.

Carwash owner rewarded after thief is caught  8/7/2008
ELKRDIGE, MARYLAND — Unitec Electronics, manufacturer of a carwash payment system with a built-insecurity camera, rewards Mark Theisen with $1,000 after thief is caught.

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