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Washington, DC, May 14, 2008--Mortgage applications rose for a second consecutive week as home refinancing activities increased while interest rates dropped, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Vienna, Austria, May 14, 2008--Concerns that Iran may cut oil production sent oil to a record price of nearly $127 per barrel yesterday.
Orlando, FL, May 14, 2008--Attending Coverings for the first time was a lucky move for retailer Matt Vann.
Clearwater Beach, FL, May 12, 2008—Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) said it diverted 296 million pounds of old carpet from landfills last year, with 275.1 million pounds being recycled.
Dalton, GA, May 14, 2008--Milliken & Company will donate carbon dioxide credits to neutralize the carbon impact of the sixth annual Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) conference held last week.
Darien, CT, May 13, 2008--Starnet recently named its new board of directors.
Chicago, IL, May 13, 2008--Gerflor Taraflex, a supplier of PVC-based synthetic indoor sports flooring, is bringing its expertise to the Olympics in Bejing, China this summer.
Washington, DC, May 13, 2008--Consumers cut back on their spending in April, according to the Commerce Department.
Chicago, IL, May 13, 2008- Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry has just unveiled its new Smart Home, a 2,500-square-foot home with two bedrooms and two baths.
Washington, DC, May 13, 2008--Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Tuesday that problems in financial markets have eased somewhat, but cautioned that the situation isn't anywhere near normal.