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Online Job Availability Off in December

New York, NY, January 23, 2007--Online job availability declined in all 28 of the top U.S. metro markets in December, reflecting a seasonal hiring pause as employers concluded their holiday and year-end hiring efforts, according to the latest findings of

Nood Partners with Nylene Canada

Dalton, GA, January 22, 2007--In celebration of the first anniversary of its brand launch, Nood Floorcovering has debuted nine products created through a new partnership with Nylene Canada.

NAM: House Vote a Dissapointment For Energy Consum

Washington, DC, January 18, 2006 – The House vote today in support of legislation to increase taxes on oil and natural gas companies “comes as a disappointment to manufacturers in America,” NAM President John Engler said.

ServiceMaster Plans New $122M HQ

Memphis, TN, January 19, 2007--ServiceMaster Co. officials have confirmed the company is planning to build a $122 million office campus for its new headquarters in Memphis.

Homebuilder CEO Sees Cancellations Leveling Off

New York, NY, January 19, 2007--Homebuyers have been backing out of sales contracts and forfeiting their down payments, but cancellation rates should steady in the first quarter and taper off later in 2007, said the chief executive of one of the nation

Former Ohio Retailer Burton Kallick Dead at 76

Cincinnati, OH, January 19, 2007--Burton "Buddy" Kallick, known for his folksy television commercials for the Franklin, Ohio-based Buddy's Carpet chain that he once co-owned, has died of cancer, his son said.

Industrial Production Up in December

Washington, DC, January 17, 2007--Industrial production rose by an overall 0.4% in December, as the high-technology and motor-vehicle industries posted strong output for the month, the Federal Reserve said Wednesday.