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Recycled Carpet a Factor in Safer Horse Racing

Arlington, Heights, IL, July 18, 2006--The Arlington Park's racetrack was not the cause of thoroughbreds injuries that have been responsible for 17 fatal breakdowns at the track this year.

Egyptian Rugs Popular in Brazil

São Paulo, Brazil, July 18, 2006--Brazil is one of the importers of the famous carpet industry of the Arab world. In the first semester of the year, Brazilians spent US$ 407,900 on rugs made in the Arab countries in North Africa and Middle East.

Floor-Tek 2007 Expo Dates Set

Dalton, GA, July 14, 2006--The American Floorcovering Alliance announced today that their Floor-Tek 2007 Expo would be held October 23-25, 2007 at the Northwest Georgia Trade & Convention Center in Dalton.

Jobless Caims Up Last Week

Washington, DC, July 13, 2006--First-time applications for unemployment benefits rose by 19,000 in the latest week to 332,000, the highest since May 27, the Labor Department said Thursday.

SBET: Pessimism Rising Among Small Firms

Washington, DC, July 12, 2006--Pessimism is on the rise among the nation's small-business owners who, in June, confirmed their views that a slowdown is coming in the second half of the year.

Qatar Airport to Install Avian Flu-Killing Carpet

Doha, Qatar, July 11, 2006-- Antiseptic carpets, or carpets that are billed as being able to kill the avian flu virus, are scheduled for installation in the arrival lounge of the Doha International Airport.

WarmlyYours Named by Better Homes & Gardens as Top

Lake Zurich, IL, July 10, 2006--WarmlyYours, manufacturer of premium radiant electric floor warming systems for use under ceramic, stone or porcelain tile, was recently recognized as one of the top 14 “New Luxury Bath Products” in a survey conducted by Be