Import Prices Drop 1.7%
Washington, DC, December 14, 2005--Prices of goods imported into the U.S. fell 1.7% in November, led by an 8% drop in the price of imported petroleum, the Labor Department said Wednesday.
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Rising Energy Prices Will Alter Holiday Shopping
New York, NY, December 14, 2005--More than one out of every three online households said rising energy prices would alter their holiday shopping this season, The Conference Board and TNS report today.
Survey: Continued Hiring Confidence Expected in th
Milwaukee, WI, December 13, 2005--Employers plan to carry over their positive hiring sentiments into 2006, according to the seasonally adjusted results of the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey.
Universal Fiber to Expand
Bristol, VA, December 13, 2005--Virginia Governor Mark R. Warner announced that Universal Fiber Systems, a leading producer of fibers and yarns for carpet, upholstery, automotive, industrial and other textile applications, will invest $8 million to expand
NAR: Historically Strong Home Sales Expected in 20
Washington, DC, December 13, 2005--The housing market for 2005 is headed for a fifth consecutive annual record, and sales in 2006 are expected to be the second best year ever, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Moore Ruble Yudell Architects & Planners Receive A
Washington, DC, December 13, 2005--The Board of Directors of The American Institute of Architects (AIA) announced that Moore Ruble Yudell Architects & Planners, a California firm, is the recipient of the 2006 AIA Architecture Firm Award.
Online Holiday Shopping Up 33%
New York, NY, December 13, 2005--Nielsen//NetRatings announced that its Holiday eShopping Index saw a 33 percent year-over-year increase in the total number of online shopping trips during the week ending December 4th.
Koch Extends Georgia-Pacific Offer
Wichita, KS, December 13, 2005--Koch Forest Products Inc., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Koch Industries Inc., said Monday it granted a four-day extension for its tender offer for all of the outstanding shares of Georgia-Pacific Corp.
Cantu Leaves ServiceMaster
Downers Grove, IL December 13, 2005--ServiceMaster said that Albert Cantu is leaving the company to pursue other interests.
Mediterranea Launches the Vatican Gallery Collecti
Coral Gables, FL, December 13, 2005--In 1512, as Michelangelo placed his finishing touches on Pope Julius II’s Sistine Chapel ceiling, the works of Botticelli, Giotto and Da Vinci already adorned Italy’s Basilica of St. Peter in the Vatican City.