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Alexandria, VA, December 9, 2005--The asbestos issue has had many ill effects on individuals, the legal system, and the economy, but the U.S. Senate's proposed cure is worse than the disease itself, according to a study released today from the 350,000
Coventry, England, December 9, 2005—Flooring firm Amtico International is enjoying such world-wide success that American president George Bush has jumped on board.
Ann Arbor, MI, December 9, 2005--Consumer sentiment improved again in early December, but remained below levels seen in the early summer before gasoline prices moved higher.
Horsham, PA, December 8, 2005--Luxury homebuilder Toll Brothers Inc., reported fourth quarter earnings that were up 72 percent.
Göteborg, Sweden, December 8, 2005--The board of directors of the healthcare provider, the Capio Group today announced that Ulf Mattsson, former CEO of Tarkett, North America, will take over as president and chief executive officer on January 1, 2006.
Washington, DC, December 8, 2005 --First-time jobless claims 6,000 to 327,000 in the week ended Dec. 3, according to the Labor Department.
Madison, IN, December 8, 2005--Madison resident Jason Hall, 32, owner of Hall’s Carpet Plus Color Tile, collapsed last night at the Brown Gym and died upon arrival at King’s Daughters’ Hospital, according to the Madison Courier.
Los Angeles, CA, December 8, 2005--Comparison shopping web sites have seen a surge in holiday visits this year, as more consumers look to the Internet to compare prices, according to Internet traffic monitoring company Hitwise.
Toronto, Ontario, December 8, 2005--Canadian housing starts rose 7.4 percent in November as demand for new homes rebounded from an October decline, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. said on Thursday.
San Francisco, CA, December 8, 2005 -- Area rug specialist and award-winning interior designer Hansine Pedersen Goran will present a lecture about her contemporary rug designs at the San Francisco de Young Museum this month.