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IICRC Makes Committee Appointments

Vancouver, WA, January 26, 2007--The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC ) recently made several key committee appointments and updated its consumer Web site.

Congressional Budget Office: Housing to Steady in

Washington, DC, January 25, 2007--The housing slump is expected to bottom out in 2007, but still be a drag on consumer spending, while business investment stays robust and corporate profit growth slows, congressional analysts said on Wednesday.

Kathy Ireland Pens Deal With Leggett & Platt

Los Angeles, January 25, 2007--Sleep Comfort Systems, a part of the Urethane Technologies Division of Leggett & Platt, Incorporated a recognized world leader in the sleep industry, has announced an agreement with Kathy Ireland Worldwide.

Foamex Updates Chapter 11 Case

Linwood, PA, January 24, 2007--Foamex said its equityholders voting on its Second Amended Joint Plan of Reorganization have voted unanimously to accept the Plan.

Centex Posts 3Q Loss

Dallas, TX, January 24, 2007--Centex reported a third quarter loss of $235.4 million, or $1.96 a share. In the year-ago quarter, Centex delivered earnings of $313.2 million, or $2.37 a share.

Online Job Availability Off in December

New York, NY, January 23, 2007--Online job availability declined in all 28 of the top U.S. metro markets in December, reflecting a seasonal hiring pause as employers concluded their holiday and year-end hiring efforts, according to the latest findings of

Nood Partners with Nylene Canada

Dalton, GA, January 22, 2007--In celebration of the first anniversary of its brand launch, Nood Floorcovering has debuted nine products created through a new partnership with Nylene Canada.