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Sleepyhead Will Bid for Feltex

Auckland, New Zealand, August 30, 2006--One of the owners of bed maker Sleepyhead says they will definitely be making an offer for the financially troubled carpet maker Feltex.

Child Labor Dips to 122 Million in Asia

Busan, South Korea, August 31, 2006--Despite a drop of about 5 million since 2000, working children number an estimated 122 million in Asia, or 64 percent of the worldwide total, according to the International Labor Organization.

UK’s First Textile Loses Payout Claim

Ayrshire, England, August 25, 2006--A Defunct carpet firm belonging to controversial Aberdeen businessman Ian Suttie has been ordered to pay out GBP160,000 to its former workers.

Congoleum Hearing Set For September 11

Washington, DC, August 24, 2006--Congoleum Corp. said Thursday in a regulatory filing that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Trenton, N.J., has set a hearing for Sept. 11 to consider approval of its settlement with Century Indemnity Co.

Congoleum Adds “Rapolano” to DuraCeramic Line

Mercerville, NJ, August 21, 2006--Congoleum’s new engineered ceramic line, DuraCeramic, continues to grow with the addition of a new elegant stone design called “Rapolano” in five new color fashion.

U.S. Open Relying on New Zealand Wool

Atlanta, GA, August 21, 2006--Every ball fired back and forth by the world’s elite tennis players in this year’s U.S. Open will carry a piece of rural New Zealand.

Consumers React Favorably to Retailer and Restaura

Richardson, TX, August 21, 2006--A summary of e-mail marketing metrics compiled and written by Harte-Hanks and its Postfuture e-mail business, reveals a current-day snapshot of delivery, open, click-through and opt-out rates.