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Q.E.P. to Open China Headquarters

Boca Raton, FL, November 30, 2005--Q.E.P. Co. has announced that it will open its new worldwide global sourcing operation in Shanghai, China.

Activists Says Afghan Carpet Weavers are Unpaid Sl

Kabul, Afghanistan, November 30, 2005—According to a AFP.com, thousands of women and girls who weave world famous Afghan carpets are treated as unpaid slaves by their male relatives, a rights activist said, calling on the government to regulate the indust

Kronospan to Increase Capacity

Presov, East Slovakia, November 30, 2005—It was reported that Kronospan, which is the largest Czech producer of chipboards, will raise its production capacity by 3.5 million to some 11.5 million square metres of flooring.

Ways and Means Members Urge Bush to Retain Housing

Washington, DC, November 29, 2005 - Several Republican members of the House Ways and Means Committee are taking steps to kill a presidential panel’s tax reform proposal that would eliminate or sharply curtail the mortgage interest deduction.

USGBC Launches First Web-Based Training Course

Washington, DC, November 29, 2005--The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has partnered with Turner Construction to launch the USGBC’s first web-based training course designed to educate building industry professionals about LEED.

World Market Center Partners with Off-Price Specia

Las Vegas, NV, November 29, 2005-–World Market Center–Las Vegas and the Tarsus Group of the U.K. have announced that the Off-Price Specialist Show–Home & Gift will join the Las Vegas Market for its event January 31 – February 3, 2006.

Vitromex Names Regional Sales Manager

San Antonio, TX, November 30, 2005--Vitromex USA, Inc. is pleased announce that David Ford has joined the company as Regional Sales Manager for the South Central Region, which covers Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Missouri, Kansas and Mississippi.