comScore Releases October Search Engine Rankings
Reston, VA, November 21, 2006--comScore Networks today released its monthly qSearch analysis of activity across competitive search engines.
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Indian Minister Questions Total Ban on Child Labor
New Delhi, India, November 20, 2006--Union Minister of State for Women & Child Development Renuka Chowdhury wants the ban on child labor eased to allow them to pick up traditional crafts and skills such as carpet-weaving within the family structure.
AIA to Renew Student Guide to Architectural Practi
Washington, DC, November 16, 2006--The American Institute of Architects (AIA) will renew the Student Guide of Architectural Practice (SGAP).
Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Activity Up
Washington, DC, November 16, 2006--Manufacturing activity in the Philadelphia region improved for the first time in three months in November, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said Thursday.
Home Depot Names Helen Johnson-Leipold to its Boar
Atlanta, GA, November 17, 2006--Home Depot has appointed Helen Johnson-Leipold, 49, to the Company's board of directors. Johnson-Leipold is chairman and chief executive officer, Johnson Outdoors Inc., and chairman, Johnson Financial Group.
Federated to Close Three Distribution Centers
Cincinnati, OH, November 17, 2006--Federated Department Stores said it will close three distribution centers early next year to reduce excess capacity.
Major Manufacturers Partner With Green Non-Profit
Denver, Colorado, November 16, 2006--Healthy Building Network, a national non-profit, and four international manufacturers commit to green chemistry for creating healthy building environments during the fifth annual Greenbuild Expo held by the U.S. Green
Jobless Claims Nearly Unchanged
Washington, DC, November 16, 2006--Initial and continuing claims for unemployment benefits were little changed in the most recent weeks, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
USGBC Certifies First LEED for Homes Project in Ma
Westborough, MA, November 15, 2006--The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and Conservation Services Group (CSG) today recognize a Cambridge property as receiving a certified rating in the "LEED for Homes" pilot program.
SBET: Small-Business Owners Optimistic About Econo
Washington, DC, November 15, 2006--Improved expectations for economic growth and a need to add to inventories sent the National Federation of Independent Business Optimism Index up to 100.7 in October.