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Indonesian Police Stop Illegal Logging Operation

West Kalimantan, Indonesia, Nov. 18, 2011 -- The National Police special crimes unit says it has disrupted an illegal logging syndicate.

Empire Today Expands in Georgia

Northlake, IL, Nov. 18, 2011 -- Empire Today said it has expanded its service in Georgia and is now servicing the Columbus-Fort Benning area.

Industrial Output Rises in October

Washington, DC, Nov. 17, 2011 -- Industrial production rose 0.7% in October, the Federal Reserve said, in another sign the manufacturing industry is still expanding.

Housing Starts Down but Permits Surge

Washington, DC, Nov. 17, 2011 -- New construction of U.S. houses fell slightly in October after a strong gain in the previous month, the Commerce Department said.

First Time Jobless Claims Lowest Since April

Washington, DC, Nov. 17, 2011 -- First time claims for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level in seven months, according to the Labor Department.

InterfaceFlor Product on Popular Science List

New York, NY, Nov. 17, 2011 -- Raw, an InterfaceFlor carpet tile, is among 100 products named “Best of What’s New” for 2011 by Popular Science magazine.

Proposed Lacey Changes Have Supporters, Critics

Washington, DC, Nov. 17, 2011 -- A coalition of wood industry and environmental representatives voiced their continued support for the Lacey Act in a teleconference call held Wednesday.

AIA Billing Index Improves in October

Washington, DC, Nov. 17, 2011 -- A leading indicator of future U.S. construction activity rebounded in October, although it still indicated declining demand.

Shaw Releases Winter Market Schedule

Dalton, GA, Nov. 17, 2011 -- Shaw has announced its winter market schedule, which will carry the “Power Up” theme.

Faus Signs Distributor for Canada

Calhoun, GA, Nov. 17, 2011 -- Laminate flooring firm Faus Group has signed distributor Stevens Omni.