Damavand Artists to Weave 'Roof of Iran' C
London, England, March 9, 2006--The historic carpet named “Roof of Iran” will soon be woven by two artists from Damavand, Tehran province.
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“Lost” Actress Endorses Karastan
Atlanta, GA, March 9, 2006--Karastan has added Evangeline Lilly, star of the ABC television series "Lost," to its growing list of celebrity endorsers, the company said.
Hakatai Glass Tile Makes TV Debut
Ashland, OR, March 9, 2006--Hakatai Enterprises, Inc., a glass tile importer and distributor, played a major role in one of the most visible home building projects of 2005.
Monster Employment Index Up Sharply in February
New York, NY, March 9, 2006-- The Monster Employment Index moved sharply higher in February, as a majority of industries, occupations, and all nine U.S. Census Bureau regions registered increased online job availability during the month.
Carpet One Members Vote Momeni Rug Top Pick
Manchester, NH, March 9, 2006--At their recent annual winter convention in Anaheim, California, Carpet One invited members to vote for the best overall area rug presented by vendors.
Study Finds Limited Internet User Growth
Dallas, TX, March 8, 2006--A new study from Parks Associates has found few new households willing to subscribe to Internet services, which will limit 2006 growth in overall Internet penetration to one percent, rising from 63% to 64% by year’s end.
New Zealand’s Feltex Senior Staffers Jump To Godfr
Wellington, New Zealand, March 8, 2006--New Zealand carpet maker Feltex Carpets Ltd., has lost two of its most senior Australian sales managers to rival companies in recent weeks.
Mortgage Applications Steady in Latest Survey
Washington, DC, March 8, 2006--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending March 3.
St. Louis Fed President Pool: Housing to Level Off
St. Louis, MO, March 8, 2006--The housing sector may already be cooling, but it should level off at high levels and not undermine the country's economic expansion, St. Louis Federal Reserve president William Poole said on Wednesday.
Consumer Credit Up in January
Washington, DC, March 8, 2006--Consumer credit rose by a less-than-expected $3.94 billion in January as car and boat loans slowed, a Federal Reserve report showed on Tuesday.