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Federal Judge: Insurance Doesn't Cover Katrina

Gulfport, Miss. August 16, 2006--In a ruling likely to affect spending for post-Katrina floor repair and replacement, a Mississippi federal judge has ruled that the home insurance policy of one couple did not cover flood damage.

Fujitsu Launches Energy-saving Electrical Carpet

Tokyo, Japan, August 15, 2006--According to the Japan Corporate News service, Fujitsu General has released seven types of cost-effective energy-saving electrical carpet which cuts down the electricity consumption of 30% compared with the conventional type

Manufacturing Activity Slows in New York

New York, NY, August 15, 2006--Manufacturing activity in the New York area expanded at the slowest pace in more than a year in August, the New York Federal Reserve Bank said Tuesday.

ComScore Ranks Top Websites

Reston, VA, August 14, 2006--ComScore Networks today released its monthly analysis of worldwide consumer activity at top online properties, based on its June World Metrix report.

DFS Commercial is Newest StarNet Member

Ridgefield, CT, August 15, 2006--Lori Dowling, president and CEO of StarNet Commercial Flooring Cooperative announced the acceptance of DFS Commercial, headquartered in Foster City, CA, as a member.

Business Roundtable Laments Senate Failure to Appr

Washington, DC, August 7, 2006--Business Roundtable, an association of 160 CEOs of leading U.S. companies expressed deep disappointment in the Senate’s failed attempt to extend a critical research and development spending.

Weaker Spending Projected

Columbus, OH, August 4, 2006--Retail Forward's Future Spending Index projects weaker growth in the month ahead. The index declined to 93.2 in August from 99.0 in July.