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Jobless Claims Fall

Washington, DC, Dec. 31--New claims for jobless benefits fell last week to the lowest level since President Bush took office in January 2001.

Historic Quilt Designs Translated To Hand-crafted

Akron, OH, Jan. 2--Since slavery days, generations of women in tiny Gee's Bend, Ala., have stitched the flavor of their isolated community into quilts remarkable for their bold, improvisational designs, according to the Akron Beacon Journal.

Existing-Home Sales Slip

Washington, Dec. 30--The market for existing single-family home sales slipped in November from record sales levels in recent months but is maintaining a historically high pace.

Carpets International Plant Will Reopen

Donaghadee, Ireland, Dec. 30--The proposed re-opening of the Carpets International plant at Donaghadee was welcomed today by a local councilor, according to the Belfast Telegraph.

Consumer Confidence Slips

New York, Dec. 30--The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index, which had increased last month, slipped in December.

Help-Wanted Index Increases Two Points

New York, Dec. 29--The Conference Board's Help-Wanted Advertising Index -- a key barometer of America's job market -- increased to 39 in November, up from 37 the previous month.

U.K. Carpets Rescue Deal Is Sealed

Donaghadee, UK, Dec. 29--More than 100 jobs are to be created in Co Down in the New Year thanks to a rescue plan at a stricken carpets factory, it emerged today, According to the Belfast Telegraph.

Home Depot, Vendors Sparring

Atlanta, GA, Dec. 27--As the second-largest retailer in the country, Home Depot is in the catbird seat when it comes to dealing with vendors, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.