There was no wind-generated electricity, and we didn't have the nation's most advanced building and appliance efficiency standards as we later adopted.

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Sales were also healthy at building materials and garden supply stores, as well as electronics and appliance stores.

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Depot also has added bigger appliance sections, moved restocking to less-busy evening hours and is building a dozen or so regional distribution centers to consolidate merchandise onto fewer trucks.

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