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Gerald Sloan Joins NTCA as Director of Training

Jackson, MS, October 12, 2006--Bart Bettiga, executive director of the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), announced that Gerald Sloan has joined the association as NTCA director of training, effective October 1.

Servicemaster Lowers 2006 Outlook

Downers Grove, IL, October 11, 2006-- Servicemaster reduced its full-year profit outlook due to the effects of warmer than usual summer weather and other factors.

Feltex Receivers Issue Statement

Welling, New Zealand, October 10, 2006--The Receivers and Managers of Feltex issued a statement discussing the progress of the sale of business.

Berkshire Shares Pass $100,000 in Trading

Omaha, NE, October 6, 2006--The most expensive stock in the United States passed an unusual plateau yesterday, as the price for a Class A share of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. briefly surpassed $100,000.

China’s Demand for Tropical Timber to Skyrocket by

Brussels Belgium, October 4, 2006--China’s imported tropical timber is mainly used to produce face and back of plywood and blockboard, solid furniture and as raw material for construction, interior decoration and home improvement.

ContractWorld Names 2007 Award Winners

Hannover, Germany, October 5th, 2006--Contractworld, the architecture and interior design expo that takes place each year at Domotex Hannover, has announced the winners in its annual award competition.

NAM: Tells Trade Committee China Is Not Complying

Washington, DC, September 29, 2006--As a mature member of the World Trade Organization, China should be expected to comply fully with its international trade commitments, but it is not doing so, according to testimony by the National Association of Manufa

Fed Sees Inflation Easing, Lacker Unconvinced

New York, NY, September 28, 2006--Federal Reserve officials expressed guarded confidence on Wednesday that inflation will ease, but Jeffrey Lacker, the Fed's most outspoken hawk, was unconvinced.