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Weekly Jobless Claims Off

Washington, DC, January 18, 2007--First-time applications for state unemployment benefits dropped by 8,000 to a seasonally adjusted 290,000 in the week ending Jan. 13, the lowest level in 11 months.

ShopRugs.com Debuts

Los Angeles, CA, January 11, 2007--ShopRugs.com, a new innovative area rug web portal has come online offering area rugs and decorative home accessories. Currently over 3,000 different area rugs are offered in various categories.

UK Brand Returns to Profitability

London, England, January 5, 2007--The new owner of Hugh Mackay, carpet maker to the Queen, has returned the world famous North-East brand to profit less than a year after rescuing it from administrators.

UK Flooring Company to Open in Dubai

London, England, January 4, 2007--North Wales flooring boss Peter Macko is aiming for a massive expansion of his business after receiving backing from Middle East princes.

Oriental Carpet Exhibition in Romania

Bucharest, Romania, December 27, 2006--The National Art Museum of Romania (MNAR) will be hosting the exhibition ‘From the Mihrab to the Garden of Eden’, from December 20 through April, 1, 2007, according to Nine o'Clock.

Laticrete Promotes Nash

Bethany, CT, December 22, 2006--Laticrete has named Ron Nash regional sales manager for the California Southern region (CAS).