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Washington, November 2--While some of the nation’s job markets continue to be weak, at least 18 states have already surpassed their pre-recession employment peaks and others are in position to catch up fast, and that bodes well for housing demand.
New York, October 26--While Martha Stewart lives in a prison where sleeping in a bottom bunk is considered a luxury, her furniture line is selling like World Series tickets.
London, England, October 25--An Iran Small Industries Organization official said that fine Persian carpet has lost some of its international markets due to state negligence.
Norwich, England, October 22--Two paintings expected to make the highest prices at a Norfolk auction were unexpectedly upstaged today – by a carpet, according to EDP24.
New York, October 21-- The Conference Board announced today that the U.S. leading index decreased 0.1 percent, the coincident index increased 0.2 percent and the lagging index remained unchanged in September.
Melbourne, Australia, October 20--Ceramic tile maker Johnson Tiles is closing most of its manufacturing operations in Australia, resulting in the loss of 60 jobs from its Bayswater factory in Melbourne's outer east.
Lahore, Pakistan October 19—Pakistan carpet exports in the first quarter (July-September) period of the current fiscal year have shown a substantial increase both in dollar and rupee terms as compared to the same period last year.
London, England, October 18---A carpet recently stolen from the Carpet Museum of Iran was discovered by the police near the museum in Tehran this week and returned to the museum, Mehr News Agency (MNA) reported.
Vancouver, BC, October 14-- Lower U.S. prices on quality bamboo flooring could result from BuildDirect’s new wholesale channel for bamboo floor coverings.
NEW ZEALAND, October 13--Feltex Carpets says it made a $4.5 million profit in the three months to September 30 and is on track to meet its targeted net profit of $28.6 million for this financial year, according to www.stuff.co.nz