SBET: Pessimism Rising Among Small Firms
Washington, DC, July 12, 2006--Pessimism is on the rise among the nation's small-business owners who, in June, confirmed their views that a slowdown is coming in the second half of the year.
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Qatar Airport to Install Avian Flu-Killing Carpet
Doha, Qatar, July 11, 2006-- Antiseptic carpets, or carpets that are billed as being able to kill the avian flu virus, are scheduled for installation in the arrival lounge of the Doha International Airport.
WarmlyYours Named by Better Homes & Gardens as Top
Lake Zurich, IL, July 10, 2006--WarmlyYours, manufacturer of premium radiant electric floor warming systems for use under ceramic, stone or porcelain tile, was recently recognized as one of the top 14 “New Luxury Bath Products” in a survey conducted by Be
Mortgage Applications Up in Latest Survey
Washington, DC, July 6, 2006--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending June 30.
Demand Growing in U.S. for Indian Granite
New Delhi, India, July 5, 2006--Indian granite is being increasingly preferred over Italian marble in the bathrooms and kitchens of wealthy Americans.
Business Roundtable Releases Research on Executive
Washington, DC, July 5, 2006--Business Roundtable, an association of 160 chief executive officers of leading U.S. companies, today released new research conducted by executive compensation expert Frederic W. Cook.
Luca Setti joins Florida Tile
Lakeland, FL, July 3, 2006—Florida Tile announced that Luca Setti has joined Florida Tile as Director of Finance and Operations, reporting to John Corcoran, CFO.
Tricycle Honored with 2006 IDEA Gold Award
Dulles, VA, July 3, 2006-- The 2006 Industrial Design Society of America (IDSA) has named Tricycle among the world's leading designers and innovative problem-solvers by presenting the sustainable design company with a Gold IDEA award.
Help-Wanted Ad Index Declines
New York, NY, June 29, 2006--The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index, a key measure of job offerings in major newspapers across America, dipped two points in May.
Buffett Says Keep the Estate Tax
New York, NY, June 26, 2006--Warren Buffett on Monday called for lawmakers to retain the estate tax, after announcing plans to leave more than $37 billion of his own fortune to charity, not his children.