Consumer Sentiment Up in July
New York, July 27, 2007--Consumer sentiment rose 5.1 points in July to 90.4, according to the preliminary Reuters/University of Michigan index.
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NAM Praises House Move to Extend Internet Tax Ban
Washington, DC, July 27, 2007--The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) applauded the House Judiciary Subcommittee on for moving closer to extending the ban on taxing Internet access.
GDP Up 3.4% in Second-Quarter
Washington, DC, July 27, 2007—GDP in the second-quarter grew at an annual rate of 3.4%, according to the Commerce Department.
Help-Wanted Ad Index Dips
New York, NY, July 27, 2007--The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index — a key measure of job offerings in major newspapers across America — dipped one point in June.
Azrock by Tarkett Intros Karim Kolors
Houston, TX, July 27, 2007--Karim Kolors commercial homogeneous tile is now available to architects, designers and flooring contractors.
World's Largest Carpet Designed in Iran
Tehran, Iran, July 27, 2007--The world's largest hand-woven carpet 'Qasr al-Alam' has been designed by an Iranian artist on the order of Emir of Oman.
Bonakemi Products Selected by Retailer’s Choice
Aurora, CO, July 27, 2007--A commerical floor care line by BonaKemi USA, the North American subsidiary of BonaKemi AB, was selected as one of the outstanding products at this year’s National Hardware Show.
ASLA Honors Roger Milliken
Spartanburg, SC, July 27, 2007--American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) has named Roger Milliken of Milliken & Co. an honorary member, one of the group's highest honors.
Q.E.P. Sells Stone Holdings Business
Boca Raton, FL, July 27, 2007--Q.E.P. Co. said that it has sold substantially all of the assets of Q.E.P. Stone Holdings, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company.
Moody's Downgrades Home Depot Ratings
New York, NY, July 27, 2007-- Moody's Investors Service downgraded all ratings on Home Depot and left all ratings on review for further possible downgrade.