This is quite appealing since walking may be a more reasonable activity for a larger segment of the population compared to running.

FORBES: Brisk Walking or Running: Both Reduce Risk for Heart Disease

Cities like San Diego or Tampa are improving in the housing affordability index because buying activity in the lower segment of the market has picked up.

FORBES: Increasingly Affordable U.S. Housing Markets

The rebound in manufacturing activity is a solid indicator for Fastenal going forward as that segment fell by 18.8% in fiscal 2009.

FORBES: Not Much Upside Left For Fastenal