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Monster Online Job Availability Index Up Slightly

Monster Online Job Availability Index Up Slightly

New York, NY, May 31, 2007--The Monster Employment Index rose three points in May, suggesting U.S. online recruitment activity and related demand for workers has stabilized at the end of the busy spring hiring season.

Jobless Claims Off by 4,000

Washington, DC, May 31, 2007--Applications for initial jobless claims fell by 4,000 to a seasonally adjusted 310,000 in the week ending May 26, according to a Labor Department report.

1Q GDP Grows at a 0.6% Rate

1Q GDP Grows at a 0.6% Rate

Washington, DC, May 31, 2007--The economy in the first quarter grew at a 0.6 percent annual rate, according to the Commerce Department. It was the weakest showing in more than four years.

Six More Cleaning Solutions Earn CRI Seal

Six More Cleaning Solutions Earn CRI Seal

Dalton, GA, May 31, 2007--A total of six new cleaning solutions have joined the Carpet & Rug Institute’s (CRI) Seal of Approval products certified by a an independent testing laboratory.

AIA Seeks Input for 2010 Health Care Guidelines

AIA Seeks Input for 2010 Health Care Guidelines

Washington, DC, May 31, 2007--The Health Guidelines Revision Committee (HGRC and the American Institute of Architects (AIA), seeks proposals for the 2010 edition of the Guidelines for Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities.

Online Ad Job Vacancies Up in May

Online Ad Job Vacancies Up in May

New York, NY, May 31, 2007--Total online job ads were 4,374,400 in May, an increase of 9,000 or 0.2 percent from April, according to The Conference Board Help-Wanted OnLine Data Series.

Domotex Middle East to Host Carpet Design Awards

Domotex Middle East to Host Carpet Design Awards

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 31, 2007--Deutsche Messe Dubai Branch (DMDB) - organizer of Domotex Middle East 2007, showcases 11 winning hand-made carpets from the prestigious Carpet Design Awards 2007.

Armstrong Rolls Out Floor Buyer’s Guide

Armstrong Rolls Out Floor Buyer’s Guide

Lancaster, PA, May 30, 2007--A new, easy-to-use Floor Buyer’s Guide from Armstrong helps consumers understand the things to consider before purchasing a floor and answers the question, ‘Which Floor is Right for You?’