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Salem, NJ, March 29, 2006--Mannington Mills, a leading manufacturer of fine flooring, has announced the call for nominations for the 2006 "Stand On A Better World" Awards, which recognize women who have made significant contributions to their communities.
Washington, DC, March 29, 2006As expected, the Federal Open Market Committee raised the benchmark federal funds rate on Tuesday by a quarter of a percentage point, to 4.75 percent, and suggested that at least one more increase was in the cards.
Shanghai, China, March 29, 2006--U.S. buyout firm Carlyle Group plans to invest $30 million in Shanghai Anxin Flooring Co. Ltd., a source with the Chinese company said on Wednesday.
Beijing, China, March 28, 2006--Rising Chinese demand for wood and the developed world's desire for cheap wood products are fueling the illegal timber trade and the destruction of ancient forests.
Glasgow Scotland, March 28, 2006—A Glasgow firm which recycles and resells carpet has swept up at a national awards event.
New Delhi, India, March 28, 2006--Pergo India Ltd., is planning to increase the number of retail outlets in India from 55 to 85 in the next year.
Las Vegas, NV, March, 2007--Surfaces 2007 has issued a “Call for Papers,” asking for proposals for courses that will provide information on the latest techniques, trends, strategies and critical knowledge for floor covering professionals. Submission dead
Washington, DC, March 28, 2006--The Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC) released Version 1.8 of the award-winning Energy-10 software.
New York, NY, March 28, 2006--The last to fall on September 11, 2001, and the First to rise again, 7 WTC Achieves Gold Rating for Environmental Sustainability by U.S. Green Building Council.
Emeryville, CA, March 28, 2006--Yahoo, MSN's Hotmail and America Online, Inc., remain the predominant delivery channels for opt-in commercial email communications, according to a study by Lyris Technologies.