Välinge Scores Another Patent Victory
Viken, Sweden - September 22, 2005 -- The recent victory at the European patent Office (EPO) once again shows that Välinge's patents are important, new and inventive.
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Leading Indicators Off 0.2%
New York, NY, September 22, 2005 -- The Conference Board announced today that the U.S. leading index decreased 0.2 percent, the coincident index increased 0.2 percent and the lagging index decreased 0.1 percent in August.
Foamex to be Delisted from Nasdaq
Linwood, PA, September 22, 2005 -- Foamex said it has received notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market, Listing Qualifications Department indicating that, in accordance with Nasdaq Marketplace Rules, the company will be delisted from the Nasdaq Stock Market a
Pennsylvania Governor Approves Loan for Best Tile
Harrisburg, PA, September 22, 2005 -— Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell announced the approval of ten Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) loans totaling more than $13.4 million.
Jobless Claims Jump Following Katrina
Washington, DC, September 22, 2005 -- On a surge of storm-related job losses, first-time claims for unemployment benefits rose by 8,000 to a seasonally adjusted 432,000 in the week ending Sept. 17, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Federated to Cut Up to 6,200 Jobs, Drop Marshall F
Cincinnati, OH, September 21, 2005--Federated Department Stores said it is planning to cut up to 6,200 jobs beginning next year and change all 62 Marshall Field's stores to the Macy's name.
Fed Hikes Rates to 3.75%
Washington, DC, September 21--The Federal Reserve raised interest rates again, saying Hurricane Katrina could fuel inflationary pressures but does not pose a persistent threat to the economy.
WarmlyYours’ Georges Selvais Honored
Buffalo Grove, IL, September 21, 2005 – Georges Selvais, co-founder and General Manager of WarmlyYours, was honored at a recent dinner held in Chicago in recognition of his 10 years of contributions to the advancement of floor warming technologies.
OnLine Help-Wanted Ads Up in August
New York, NY, September 21, 2005--The number of new online job ads rose to 2,130,000 in the month of August, according to The Conference Board Help-Wanted OnLine Data Series™.
Patcraft Intros Strut Your Stuff
Dalton, GA, September 21, 2005--It goes without saying that a carpet with a provocative name like Strut Your Stuff should offer a visually striking profile, and that’s surely true of Patcraft Commercial Carpet’s latest offering.