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Anderson Hardwood Opens Bob Anderson Design Center

Clinton, SC, December 11, 2006--Four generations of the Anderson Family gathered Friday for a ribbon cutting ceremony unveiling the new Bob Anderson Design Center, named for the late owner of Anderson Hardwood.

Existing-Home Sales Expected to Drop 8.6% in 2006

Washington, DC, December 11, 2006--Existing-home sales, finishing the third-best year on record, are projected for 2006 at 6.47 million, a decline of 8.6 percent, according to the latest forecast by the National Association of Realtors.

Foamex Names Markert Interim CFO

Linwood, PA, December 6, 2006--Foamex International has named Stephen E. Markert, Jr. interim chief financial officer, effective immediately.

Mortgage Rates Fall, Applications Rise

Washington, DC, December 6, 2006--The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) today released its Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending December 1.

ADP: Jobs Creation Up 158,000

Washington, DC, December 6, 2006--Private employers created 158,000 net new jobs in November, according to the ADP employment index released Wednesday.

World Market Center Team Earns CEM Designation

Las Vegas, NV, December 11, 2006--Nith Sisombath, operations manager, Pedro Garcia, exhibits manager, and Jessica Ranftl, operations manager, have all received their Certified Exposition Manager (CEM) designations.