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Monarch Plank Launches Authentic Teak Hardwood Flooring

True Teak is grown in the highlands of Thailand on plantations that are specially managed for longer life cycles of 25 to 30 years





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Mohawk Sponsors Sustainable Show House

The aim of the project was to inspire first-time home buyers who want to choose the best floors for their own sustainable renovation projects.




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Walker Zanger Studio Launches Vibrant Cement Collection

Walker Zanger Studio Cement is a vibrant collection that offers striking patterns and a complementary color palette at a budget-friendly price point. 




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Mohawk Momentum Roadshow Adds Atlanta to Schedule

The company has added Atlanta to the list of stops, February 22-23, 2021, at the Mohawk Flooring Center.





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Gold by Rivafloors Showcases the Beauty of European Oak

The engineered wood collection bridges contemporary and traditional design through eight colors. 




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Karastan Refreshes Look, Introduces New Styles

Karastan carpet will get a refreshed look in-store and online including a new assortment of sophisticated and timeless products.




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Air NZ Skycouch vs Singapore PE

Hello, I am in the process of booking flights to NZ for my family (2 adults and a 6 year old). I would like advice on the following dilemma with the Singapore - Auckland leg please. We have the option of flying Air NZ with a sky couch and...




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Seeking Your Recommendations for Luxury Travel Experiences!

Hello FlyerTalk Community! I’m thrilled to join this forum dedicated to the world of travel, especially when it comes to luxury experiences! As someone who appreciates the finer things in life, I’m curious to learn from all of you.My...




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Do FA care if you swipe a leftover toiletry kit when departing a plane?

Seems like business/first class passengers take what they want and leave the bag behind on their seat. Only way I would say "no" is that maybe a passenger really forgot it.




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Tickiet validity - Amadeus GDS

Hello, can you help me to determine how long is or was this ticket valid? What means codes below? Thanks for clarifing. ---Quote--- TKT-065xxxxxxxxxx-xxx RCI- 1A LOC-XXXXXX OD-VIEVIE SI- FCPI-4 POI-JED *DOI-28NOV23 *IOI-XXXXXXXX...




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Boar's Head to Close Plant Due to Listeria Outbreak

The indefinite closing of the company's Jarratt, Va., facility coincides with the company's decision to discontinue liverwurst after multiple related illnesses were linked to the product produced there.




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Reading Bakery Systems Names Denise Siegle as CFO

Siegle is a senior finance professional with more than 30 years of experience with industrial manufacturing companies.




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Rebellyous Foods Plans to Revolutionize Plant-Based Meat Production with Deployment of Mock 2 Technology

The fully continuous, automated and chilled dough substrate processing system reduces manufacturing costs and can produce  range of plant-based meat products at volumes of 2,500-5,000 lb./hr. on a single processing line.




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Rising Demand for Natural Products Fuels Growth in Fruit Pulp and Puree Markets

The global fruit pulp market is expected to grow from $1.9 billion in 2024 to $2.8 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 5.4%.




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Paboco Unveils Market-Ready Paper Bottle and Cap

The collaboration between Paboco and Blue Ocean Closures is available today and expected to reach consumers in early 2025.




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Superior Industrial Refrigeration Names Mike Hastings as CEO

Hastings will lead the company's strategic growth initiatives, leveraging his expertise in finance, accounting and agricultural industry experience.




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Dirk Schafer Joins CRB Board of Directors

With nearly 40 years in construction leadership, Schafer served in numerous roles at JE Dunn Construction before ultimately becoming its COO and Midwest region president.




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FDA Partners with Purdue University and Indiana Agricultural Stakeholders on Salmonella Study

This study is intended to help the FDA and the local growing community better understand the source of pathogens, their persistence, and how they transfer through the growing environment to help inform food safety practices.




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Keurig Dr Pepper to Acquire Energy Drink Business GHOST

KDP will initially purchase a 60% stake in GHOST, which will be followed by the acquisition of the remaining 40% stake in 2028.




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Chobani Names Jai Kibe as Chief Marketing Officer

Kibe will lead the marketing and creative teams for the Chobani and La Colombe brands.




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Amy's Kitchen Launches Five New Global-Inspired Organic Soups

The new soup collection includes several gluten-free and dairy-free options.




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Mohawk Cushions the Way for Susan G. Komen 3-Day Series in 2024

Mohawk supports the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Series by providing SmartCushion to walkers in four cities. The company's 23-year partnership includes donations, recycling initiatives, and retail collaborations, and the efforts contribute to Komen's mission of breast cancer research and patient support.




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New Quiet Edit Carpet Tile for Commercial Spaces from Tarkett

The Quiet Edit carpet tile collection from Tarkett comes in four design options with a focus on sustainability. 




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Floor Trends & Installation Seeks Game-Changers for Top Product Awards

Don't let your groundbreaking flooring creation go unnoticed. Submit your new product entry by September 11, 2024, and let the flooring community experience the future you're building.




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Leggett & Platt Flooring Partners with Make-A-Wish

Leggett & Platt will donate $0.01 to Make-A-Wish for every square foot ($0.09 sq. yd.) of Make-A-Wish branded carpet and cushion underlayment products now through December 31, 2025, with a minimum donation of $100,000.




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Kneeless Carpet Stretcher Reduces Installer Injuries

By eliminating the need for high-impact knee kickers, the tool allows professionals to achieve a precise and even stretch while significantly reducing wear and tear on their bodies. 




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New California Law Overhauls Carpet Recycling Program, Sparking Industry Concerns

AB 863 will replace the current carpet recycling program, which has consistently met state goals, with a complicated new program that is both untested, unproven, and more costly, said The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI), which opposes the measure. See previous coverage here




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Nayyer Carpets Opens Manufacturing Facility in Pakistan

Nayyer Carpets has a production capacity of 50 million square meters annually and is poised to serve markets across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Africa, India, and Pakistan. The company’s expansion strategy includes plans to double both its production output and workforce every year as it scales its operations.




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Couristan Unveils New High Point Market Showroom, Blending Heritage with Modern Design

Couristan will open a 2,659-square-foot showroom in the IHFC building at High Point Market, celebrating its grand opening on October 27. The mid-century modern space showcases high-end handmade rugs and designer-driven residential broadloom products while honoring the company's 98-year history through a history wall display.




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DKNY Partners with Nourison Home for New Area Rug Collections

Constructed of premium materials, the collections will combine modern design and timeless appeal with innovative weaves, rich textures, and refined patterns, according to Steven Peykar, co-CEO and co-founder of Nourison Home.




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California Carpet Recycling Program Seeks Assessment Fee Hike for 2025

Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) has requested CalRecycle's approval for an increase in carpet recycling fees, proposed to take effect February 1, 2025. The adjustment aims to meet new reserve requirements mandated by CalRecycle for year-end 2025.




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Shaw Floors Partners with American Kennel Club, Expands Pet Perfect Collection Audience

Shaw Floors announces its new partnership with the American Kennel Club (AKC), broadening Shaw Floors’ exposure to pet owners nationwide. 




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Lupine Racing - The Marrakesh Express - 17-24 May 2025

Inspired by this thread (https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/communitybuzz/2173647-lupine-racing-baltic-brutal-race-2-9-august-2025-a.html) from JapesUK for the August Baltic Brutal race to Tallinn, and the wonderful trip report...




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Japan Do 2025 discussion : Kanazawa (?) 17-20 April 2025

As Easter 2025 is late (20 April) I’m thinking of meeting in Kanazawa (https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6601.html) with a post-do visit to Tateyama Snow Corridor (https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e7550.html#snow) which opens between mid-April and...




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Confused re presentation of passport no. on booking site

Hi, I don't know which forum to use for this but perhaps I can be sent in the right direction. I am trying to complete my booking of the second of two flights for a relative on Ryanair (Dublin to Manchester UK and back). Each flight was booked...




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FS New York on 57th Street now taking reservations

… as of Nov 15th. FSPP amenities are included if you book through any of the Preferred Partner travel advisors on FT



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Belmond Sells Phou Vao -- Experiences with KS Resorts?

I have an upcoming booking at La Residence Phou Vao in Luang Prabang -- which was a Belmond when I booked. I have just received this message from them: ---Quote--- As a most-valued guest, I want to update you on the latest information from La...



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Recent advances in non- destructive testing of concretes and structures: An outlook

Non Destructive Testing (NDT) of materials and structures is one of the most common forms of quality control. The Nigerian infrastructure systems continue to deteriorate due to lack of integrity checks on some identified projects in both public and private sector. Analysis of various sectors in Nigeria revealed that there are abandon projects in building and constructions industry while majo...




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Enhancing the strength of sandcrete blocks using coarse aggregates

This current article explores the possibility of adding aggregate (10 mm size) to sandcrete mixes in order to enhance the strength of the sandcrete blocks. Four different kinds of mixes were made; the first one was used as a reference without the addition of course aggregate, and in the remaining three, course aggregates were added in percentages of 5, 10 and 15% by volume of the reference m...




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Reliability assessment of progressive failure of a low rise framed building on weak soil-foundation interaction

A 4-storey reinforced concrete framed buildings was modelled in 3-dimensional analysis with the same sections and loadings for both rigid and weak foundations respectively using ETABS and FORM5 Softwares in accordance with Euro code provisions. The weak foundation was initially analysed and designed as a fixed column-foundation joint and later re-analysed and redesigned as a hinged column-fo...




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Study of physico-mechanical properties of concretes based on palm kernel shells originating from the locality of Haut Nkam in Cameroon

This study is based on the use of palm kernel shells as aggregate in the manufacture of concrete. Several (0, 25, 50, 75 and 100%) substitutions were used in the volume fraction of the aggregates. In order to evaluate the effect of this substitution, the mechanical properties at 7 and 28 days for compression was determine, 28 days for bending and then the physical properties of fresh and har...




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Perception of professionals on factors influencing skilled labor shortages in the Nigerian construction industry

The construction industry in Nigeria plays a pivotal role in economic growth, yet it faces a critical challenge: a shortage of skilled labor. This study aims to identify the key factors influencing skilled labor availability in Nigerias construction sector and propose actionable solutions. Through an extensive literature review and distribution of questionnaires to construction professionals...




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What difference does it make? Exploring the transformative potential of everyday climate crisis activism by children and youth.

Children's Geographies; 06/01/2021
(AN 151284202); ISSN: 14733285
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Landscapes as represented in textbooks and in students' imagination: stability, generational gap, image retention and recognisability.

Children's Geographies; 08/01/2021
(AN 152310091); ISSN: 14733285
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Unpacking the ethics of access and safety of participants and researchers of child sexual abuse in Ghana.

Children's Geographies; 08/01/2021
(AN 152310086); ISSN: 14733285
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Breaking the child labour cycle through education: issues and impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on children of in-country seasonal migrant workers in the brick kilns of Nepal.

Children's Geographies; 10/01/2021
(AN 152966703); ISSN: 14733285
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Corrosive disadvantage: the impact of fracking on young people's capabilities.

Children's Geographies; 10/01/2021
(AN 152966702); ISSN: 14733285
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