ASCR Elects New President
Colorado Springs, CO, Mar. 10--Kenneth W. Adams of Ithaca, New York has been elected the 52nd president of the Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration (ASCR).
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CARE Website Wins Environmental Award
Dalton, GA, Mar.10--The website touting the Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) was recently named the winner of the Environmentally Friendly Website Award from Naturally Home.
Kmart Silent on Future With Martha Stewart
Troy, MI, Mar. 10--Kmart Holding Corp., on the mend after a trip to bankruptcy court and struggling to lure consumers back to its tidied up stores, could see the shine on its marquee brand dim now that Martha Stewart faces prison for lying about a stock s
Canadian New Home Prices Up
Ottwaa, Canada, Mar. 10--The prices of new homes in Canada in January rose 0.3% due to higher labor and material costs, equal to December's 0.3% rise, Statistics Canada said on Wednesday.
Albuquerque Man Creates Floor Coloring Systems
Albuquerque, NM, Mar. 10--An Albuquerque man has created and patented a floor coloring system that can transform existing unattractive or out-of-date tile, discolored vinyl or uneven concrete into a gleaming one-of-kind finish.
AmericasMart Markets Get Top Rankings
Atlanta, GA, Mar. 9--AmericasMart's role as an economic engine for Atlanta and the southeast is documented in the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s Book of Lists.
Some Insurance Is Costing U.S. Businesses Less
New York, NY, Mar. 9--After nearly three years of double and even triple digit premium rate increases, some insurance prices have begun dropping for U.S. businesses.
Weyerhaeuser Settles Antitrust Suit
Federal Way, WA, Mar. 9--Weyerhaeuser Co. on Tuesday said it has agreed to pay $34.5 million to settle an antitrust case and expects to take a first-quarter charge.
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Update
New York, NY, Mar. 9--The board of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. met Monday without reaching any firm conclusions as to the future of its founder, Martha Stewart.
Q.E.P. Helps the Do-It-Yourselfer
Boca Raton, FL, Mar. 9--A company that prides itself on low-tech products has discovered the Internet.