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Sphinx Intros New Collections, Expands Others

Dalton, GA, October 12, 2005--Sphinx by Oriental Weavers will debut two new handcrafted collections and additions to each of its three licensed product lines at the upcoming International Home Furnishings Market in High Point.

NAR: Home Sales Forecast Looking Stronger

Washington, D.C., October 12, 2005--The forecast for home sales has trended up as the year progressed, fueled lately by added demand resulting from the impact of recent hurricanes, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Forbo Names Jörg Riboni CFO

Eglisau, Switzerland, October 11, 2005--As announced on August 23, 2005, Forbo has appointed a new chief financial officer and member of the group executive board.

Fed Probe of Former Kmart Execs Dropped

Detroit, MI, October 11, 2005--Federal prosecutors will not charge former executives of Kmart Corp., including former chairman and chief executive Charles Conway for their roles in events leading up to the discount retailer's 2002 bankruptcy.

Milliken Donation Offsets 100% of Greenbuild CO2 E

LaGrange, GA, October 11, 2005--Milliken & Company’s donation of more than 9 million carbon dioxide (CO2) credits is enough to offset 100 percent of the CO2 emissions associated with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) 2005 Greenbuild International Co

Chain Store Sales Up Last Week

New York, NY, October 11, 2005--Chain store retail sales rose for the third consecutive week, with stronger sales in the Northeast and the Midwest, a retail report said on Tuesday.

Surfaces Conference Program Announced

Dallas, TX, October 10, 2005--The 2006 Conference Program at Surfaces 2006, which is sponsored by Mannington Mills, features hot topics, fresh ideas, critical business information and new speakers.

Search Keyword Prices Rose 19% in One Year

San Francisco, CA, October 10, 2005--Since September 2004, when Fathom Online first published its Online Keyword Price Index, keyword prices have increased on average from $1.37 to $1.44.

Economists Cut 3Q Growth Estimates

Washington, DC, October 10, 2005---Top forecasters cut their outlook for U.S. growth and ramped up inflation expectations for the second half of 2005, but said the impact of hurricanes Katrina and Rita should prove short-lived, a survey released on Monday