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Merida Meridan Intros Viewpoint Dimensions Line

Merida Meridan Intros Viewpoint Dimensions Line

Marble Hill, June 7, 2007--Merida Meridian’s tradition of creating distinctive floor coverings by integrating the finest quality natural fibers with innovative textile design continues with Viewpont Dimensions.

Canada Building Permits Off

Canada Building Permits Off

Ottawa, Ontario, June 6, 2007--A drop in residential and non-residential construction drove the value of Canadian building permits down by a sharper-than-expected 8.4 percent in April.

Jobless Claims Off 1,000

Jobless Claims Off 1,000

Washington, DC, June 7, 2007--First-time jobless claims fell by 1,000 to a seasonally adjusted 309,000 the week ended June 2, according to the Labor Department. It was the lowest level since the week ended May 12.

NAR: Home Sales to Fluctuate With Gradual Upturn

NAR: Home Sales to Fluctuate With Gradual Upturn

Washington, DC, June 06, 2007--Home sales are projected to move in a relatively narrow range with a gradual upturn becoming more pronounced by the end of the year, according to the latest forecast by the NAR.