Archive for May, 2010

Consumer spending posts weak April reading

Friday, May 28th, 2010

Consumer spending posts weak April reading Consumer spending was stagnant in April while incomes posted a tiny advance, signs that the economic recovery could slow. Source: news.yahoo.comCurrents | Seating: Greek Columns Inspire Bench Design The designer Laurie Beckerman’s Ionic bench was inspired by the columns of Greek temples. ...

On Location: Turning a Fishing Cabin Into a Sophisticated Retreat

Thursday, May 20th, 2010

On Location: Turning a Fishing Cabin Into a Sophisticated Retreat A makeover turns a dark, paneled fishing cottage into bright and open weekend home. Source: feeds.nytimes.comCurrents | Shows: Student Work at a Rhode Island School of Design Exhibition The school’s graduate thesis exhibition continues through June ...

Interim Attorney Fees Awarded in Consumer Fraud Suit Over Mortgage

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

In a case of first impression, a New Jersey judge has awarded counsel fees during a pending consumer fraud suit brought by a couple who claim they were scammed by two foreclosure-rescue companies. The judge awarded fees incurred from the outset of the case to the entry of a preliminary ...

Pre- or post-consumer recycling?

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

Question: I'm relatively new to the green product scene and have a question that might seem eco-elementary but has never really been explained to me. What's the difference between pre-consumer and post-consumer recycled content? read more here....Although sales were flat in its enterprise businesses, a jump in consumer sales ...