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China Ceramic Directory 2005/06 Just Published

Montreal, Quebec, September 29, 2005--Business Data International Inc., the business and professional information provider, has recently announced that the English edition of “China Ceramic Directory 2005/06” has just been published.

Jobless Claims Drop By 79,000

Washington, DC, September 29, 2005--The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits dropped by a larger-than-expected 79,000 last week.

2Q GDP Unrevised at 3.3%

Washington, DC, September 29, 2005--Gross domestic product rose at a seasonally adjusted 3.3% annual rate in the second quarter, matching earlier estimates, according to the Commerce Department's second revision to the index.

Correction: BASF Price Increases

Charlotte, NC, September 28, 2005 -- Effective October 15, 2005, or as contracts allow, BASF will raise prices in North America on all carboxylated styrene-butadiene latex products supplied to the carpet industry by $0.06 per dry pound.

Durable Goods Orders Up 3.3%

Washington, DC, September 28, 2005--Orders for durable goods increased 3.3% in August, according to a Commerce Department report.

Feltex Terminates Agreement with Former CEO Magill

Wellington, New Zealand, September 28, 2005 -- New Zealand’s Feltex has terminated the contract of its former chief executive, Sam Magill, after failing to reach agreement on the terms of his golden handshake.