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Weekly Jobless Claims Off 10,000

Washington, DC, April 20, 2006--Initial applications for unemployment benefits fell by 10,000 to stand at 303,000 in the week ended April 15, the Labor Department said Thursday.

Stainmaster Intros Summer Stain Removal Guide

Atlanta, GA, April 20, 2006--The Summer Stain Removal Guide for Stainmaster carpet is designed to help quickly and easily handle carpet mishaps and spend more time with family and friends.

Ryland Group 1Q Earnings Up, Orders Slide

Calabasas, CA, April 20, 2006--Home builder Ryland Group on Thursday reported higher-than-expected quarterly earnings, but the number and value of new orders fell sharply.

High Court to Enter Illegal Worker Debate in Mohaw

Washington, DC, April 20, 2006--According to an article in the National Law Journal, the U.S. Supreme Court will soon hear a case involving Mohawk Industries and undocumented workers—and decide if RICO laws apply.

Floor & Décor Picks Online Marketing Agency

Atlanta, GA, April 20, 2006--Floor & Décor Outlets of America, has selected BrightWave Marketing, Inc., an email marketing and customer relationship services firm, to manage its online marketing programs.

Consumer Price Index Up in March

Washington, DC, April 19, 2006--The consumer price index rose 0.4% in March, according to the Labor Department, the core index, which excludes food and energy prices, increased 0.3%.

Flooring Industries Grants License Fujian Yongan F

Wielsbeke, Belgium, April 19, 2006--Flooring Industries Ltd., the intellectual property holding of the Unilin group, announced that it has reached a settlement and a license agreement with China's Fujian Yongan Forestry (Group) Joint Stock Co. Ltd.

Stanley Furniture Reports 1Q Loss

Stanleytown, VA, April 19, 2006--Stanley Furniture reported a decrease in its first-quarter earnings on lower margins stemming from operational inefficiencies and higher costs.