Second tenant to open in new shopping center
A second business has decided to locate in the new shopping mall at the corner of Maple Street and Maple Valley Drive. Flooring Systems will be opening a new office there around the first of February.

Cigarette Smoke Lingers Long After Air Clears
We've all heard the term "second-hand smoke," but what about"third-hand smoke"? A new study in this month's issue of the Journal of Pediatrics looks at what researchers describe as the overlooked threat to children ? the residue from cigarettes that settles on furniture, flooring, even clothes.

Wish A R Rahman
After flooring us with one mouth-watering soundtrack after another in 2008, A R Rahman has every reason to celebrate his 43rd birthday with pomp and style. His fans sure will.

Fire destroys Elizabeth Township business; none hurt
Justin Greenewald stood in the rain Wednesday morning and looked up at the charred remains of the Elizabeth Township building where he worked and once lived.

West Longview residents wake up to flooded streets (w/video)
Clarence Madison waded through his yard, stopped where he figured his curb ended and stuck a tape measure down to the Nebraska Street pavement.

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New Business Listings
Filed during the week ended Jan. 2

Carpetright set to vacuum up rivals
Carpetright will look at buying weaker peers in a year?s time, including Topps Tiles , as the UK flooring retailer controlled by Lord Harris of Peckham sets out medium-term growth plans.

RAK Free Trade Zone launches new business centre facility at Business Park
Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone (RAK FTZ), one of the fastest growing free trade zones in the region, has recently launched a brand new commercial building in the Business Park - Business Centre 4.

Sheriff's Blotter
Agoura Hills A person living in the 5800 block of Carell Avenue reported being the victim of identity theft. According to the report, filed Jan. 1, someone used the victim's name and Social Security number to file a fraudulent tax form with the IRS, which now claims the resident owes back taxes.

Restaurants turning into bars, Utah lawmaker says
Each time Senate President-elect Michael Waddoups catches a bite at the Chili's restaurant in downtown Salt Lake City, he doesn't like what he sees. There, right behind the hostess stand, are dozens of liquor bottles stacked in an alcove where a bartender mixes drinks -- in full view of diners.

Touch Furnishings Launches Los Angeles Showroom
The eco-friendly showroom features reclaimed wood fixtures and concrete flooring.

Winter Wake Up for Your Basement
(ARA) - A few years ago you finished your basement. You put in all the hard work to make it a perfect retreat and lounge. But you haven't done a thing with it since. So often, people finish their basements and then forget about any upkeep.

With focus on home, expect more eco-friendly choices
EL PASO --While you're sitting on your overstuffed couch, deciding whether to buy a Wii Fit or join the gym, you might also be wondering which trends will make their mark in 2009.

Architect pegs landmark Moncton High School renovation at $48M
There is a battle brewing in Moncton over whether to renovate the 73-year-old Moncton High School at a cost of $48 million or build a new school for almost half the price.

Solid Wood and Solid Wood Flooring
When you think of solid wood baseing, you doubtless think of bases with beauty, love, and endurance. Hardwood bases make an elegant and ageless addition to your home.

Fort Bend?s old court house celebrates 100 years
As the new year often symbolizes a fresh start and a new beginning, Fort Bend County will look back during 2009 on the last 100 years as the old Court House celebrates it?s centennial.

Top Scoops
Every time Israel doesn't something mean, cruel or stupid you can almost hear the sound of liberals and progressives rushing for a place to hide. Strip away the rhetoric and the excuses and the problem basically comes down to the fact that people don't ...

Hardwood Cabinets Enhance Universal Design
(ARA) - A comfortable yet more accessible and barrier-free home are the desired aims of universal design.

American Education Week about providing quality education
Providing quality education to all students is the focus of American Education Week this week.Beatrice Education Association Co-President Doris Martin said this year's theme is, ?Great Public Schools: A Basic Right and Our Responsibility,? during a presentation to the Beatrice Public Schools Board of Education during the board's regular meeting Monday evening.?The teachers in this district work ...