Total
                         Total      Total      value of      Per share
                        dividend   dividend   repurchased    price of
           Dividends     paid      paid per     shares      repurchased
     Year    paid      (000's)      share      (000's)        shares

     2008   Three     $117,474      $0.79     $25,955        $43.99
     2007    Two       $66,216      $0.44     $87,312        $41.86
     2006    Two       $60,548      $0.40     $17,294        $36.49
     2005    Two       $46,935      $0.31     $18,739        $26.75
     2004    Two       $30,350      $0.20          $-            $-
     2003    Two       $15,935     $0.105          $-            $-
     2002    One        $3,794     $0.025          $-            $-
     2001    One        $3,415    $0.0225          $-            $-

     * Note:   The 2008 dividend paid amounts include the impact from this
               Dividend announcement.  The total dividend paid amount in
               2008 has been estimated using the number of shares
               outstanding on September 30, 2008.  The 2008 shares
               repurchased information is as of September 30, 2008.

    All information reflects the 2-for-1 stock splits effected in the form of
    a stock dividend in each of 2002 and 2005.

Fastenal sells different types of industrial and construction supplies in the following product categories: threaded fasteners and miscellaneous supplies; tools; metal cutting tool blades and abrasives; fluid transfer components and accessories for hydraulic and pneumatic power; material handling; storage and packaging products; janitorial, chemical and paint products; electrical supplies; welding supplies; safety supplies; and metals, alloys and materials.

As of October 31, 2008, Fastenal operated 2,310 stores in the United States (all 50 states), Canada (all provinces), Puerto Rico (multiple), Mexico (14 states), Singapore (one location), Netherlands (one location), and China (one location) selling to the general public. The Company operates 14 distribution centers located in Minnesota, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Georgia, Washington, California, Utah, North Carolina, Kansas, Ontario, Canada, Alberta, Canada; and Nuevo Leon, Mexico.

Additional information regarding Fastenal Company is available on the Fastenal World Wide Web site at www.fastenal.com.

This press release contains statements that are not historical in nature and that are intended to be, and are hereby identified as, "forward looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including a statement regarding expectations as to payment of a comparable semi-annual cash dividend in the foreseeable future. Any future determination as to payment of dividends will depend upon the financial condition and results of operations of the Company and such other factors as are deemed relevant by the Board of Directors. For example, a change in business needs including working capital and funding for acquisitions, or a change in tax law relating to dividends, could cause the Company to decide not to pay a dividend in the future. A discussion of other risks and uncertainties is included in the Company's 2007 annual report on Form 10-K under the section captioned "Risk Factors" and the Company's 2007 annual and 2008 quarterly reports under the section captioned "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations". FAST-D

SOURCE Fastenal

http://www.fastenal.com

Wholesale Leathercraft posted sales of $2.2 million for October, down 15% from October 2007 sales of $2.6 million. Within the Wholesale Leathercraft division, the wholesale stores' sales were down 15% for the month while the National Account group posted an October sales decline of 16%. For the year to date, Wholesale Leathercraft sales are $22.2 million compared to $24.7 million in 2007, a loss of 10%. The stores and National Accounts posted an 11% and 7% sales decline for the year, respectively.

Chief Executive Officer, Ron Morgan, commented, "The economy continues to impact businesses worldwide and we are not immune as evidenced by our October sales. We are working on the development of new or enhanced sales programs -- expanding our product offerings for children and developing a curriculum for educators, for example - as well as while sticking with proven, more traditional leather work programs in order to generate sales. And we will continue to manage expenses closely in order to maximize profitability given the very difficult retail environment."

Tandy Leather Factory, Inc., (http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com), headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a specialty retailer and wholesale distributor of a broad product line including leather, leatherworking tools, buckles and adornments for belts, leather dyes and finishes, saddle and tack hardware, and do-it-yourself kits. The Company distributes its products through its 29 Leather Factory stores, located in 19 states and 3 Canadian provinces, 73 Tandy Leather retail stores, located in 35 states and 5 Canadian provinces, one combination wholesale/retail store located in the United Kingdom, and Mid-Continent Leather Sales, one store located in Oklahoma. Its common stock trades on the American Stock Exchange with the symbol "TLF." To be included on Tandy Leather Factory's email distribution list, go to http://www.b2i.us/irpass.asp?BzID=1625&to=ea&s=0.

This news release may contain forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements made here or in other news releases issued by Tandy Leather Factory, Inc. are based on current expectations as of the date of the release. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause the results of Tandy Leather Factory, Inc. to differ materially from management's current expectations. Many of these risks and uncertainties are detailed from time to time in TLF's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent annual report on Form 10-K and the most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q. Investors are reminded that past performance may not be predictive of future results.

SOURCE: Tandy Leather Factory, Inc.

Tandy Leather Factory, Inc. 
Shannon L. Greene, 817-872-3200 
sgreene@tandyleather.com 
or 
Magellan Fin, LLC 
Mark Gilbert, 317-867-2839 
MGilbert@MagellanFin.com

"The recently passed Bailout, our revamped website and the additions to our staff will help aid us in continuing to increase our brand awareness and our growth. This will lead to our goal of expanding to multiple locations," stated Robert Rico, CEO of Expert Group, Inc.

About Expert Group, Inc.:

Expert Group, Inc. markets a variety of financial products and services through Expert Financing & Inv. Inc., which offers loan programs tailored to all borrowers' needs, specializing in Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, conventional and non-conventional loans of all sizes and Expert Credit Fix U.S.A., assisting borrowers with less than perfect credit to restore their credit to a level where lenders will grant them credit. Expert is licensed by the Department of Financial Regulations and a member of FAMB, and since inception has originated over 100 million in real estate loans.

Certain statements in this release and the attached corporate profile that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements may be identified by the use of words such as anticipate, believe, expect, future, may, will, would, should, plan, projected, intend and similar expressions. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The Company's future operating results are dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to the Company's ability to: (i) obtain sufficient capital or a strategic business arrangement to fund its expansion plans; (ii) build the management and human resources and infrastructure necessary to support the growth of its business; (iii) competitive factors and developments beyond the Company's control; and (iv) other risk factors.

SOURCE Expert Group, Inc.

http://www.expertfinancing.net

A Harvard professor's 2002 study revealed that 85% of mortgage loans have hidden fees/commissions that cost homebuyers thousands of dollars via three schemes: higher rates than the best rate that was available, larger increases that were buried in their adjustable rate mortgages and hidden pre-payment penalties. Homebuyers are purposefully being deceived. This is a major contribution to the financial meltdown!

Starting with President Carter, then Clinton, the Community Reinvestment Act, Congress, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac, Washington forced the nation's largest lenders to "relax" underwriting guidelines for mortgage loans so that more people could qualify for a home loan. "Be careful what you ask for" is the message here, as many renters that should have stayed renters became homeowners with loans they couldn't afford. This opened the door wide for opportunistic loan officers using various and ongoing scams and rip-off schemes to take advantage of consumers. The failed mortgage system is still very much gamed against them.

Ted Krager's new e-Book - Dirty Little Secrets of the Mortgage Industry - delivers the specifics of these unscrupulous methods used to earn overly large fees and commissions by preying on the consumer's lack of knowledge. Further, the e-Book shows borrowers how to trim excess costs that lenders try to hide through jargon and "yield spread premiums." Ted even provides homebuyers with a "Consumer Contract of Rights" for their loan officer to sign, ensuring they get the very best rates and lowest fees.

"Mortgages are not rocket science," Krager asserts. "However, all the tricks used to hide costs that hurt consumers are not something most people outside the industry know or fully understand. I took loan applications for thousands of people over my career as a loan officer for a national mortgage banker and mortgage broker. Armed with these tricks of the trade, a consumer can drive the deal and secure the best mortgage or refinance."

Ted Krager's efforts to inform America's homeowners have been covered by Forbes, MarketWatch, CNN Money, Bloomberg, Reuters, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Washington Post, LA Times, ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, VoiceAmerica, Modavox and more. See complete media coverage or buy the e-Book at http://www.homeowneriq.org.

    Contact:
    Jeannie McLaughlin
    972-983-4258
    Jump Lab
    Jeannie@jumplab.com

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SOURCE Ted Krager

http://www.homeowneriq.org