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San Francisco, CA, Nov. 11--Sweat shops aren't just rampant in the clothing industry. Some of the world's finest rugs are made by child slaves, but there is one label that doesn't use any forced labor at all, according to KRON4.com.
Midland, MI, Nov. 11--Dow Chemical Co. named Andrew N. Liveris, 49, president and chief operating officer.
Morristown Township, NJ, Nov. 7--Honeywell International Inc. said it expects to make $110 million of asbestos-related payments during the fourth quarter, according to a quarterly report filed Friday with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Iowa City, IA, Nov. 10--It's "all in the family" for Iowa City residents Lynn and Pamela Branchini, owners of Branchini Flooring, a family-run company specializing in designing custom hardwood floors.
Tokyo, Japan, Nov. 10--Electric carpets are convenient household appliances that are safe for all ages as they are designed to heat a designated area at low temperature.
Hill Township, NJ, Nov. 6--A landmark furniture store has been devastated by fire and neighbors hope it will rise from the ashes one day soon, according to the Randolph Reporter.
Farnham, Quebec, Nov. 6--Following the recent announcement that Domco Tarkett is changing its corporate name to Tarkett, the company is introducing a new corporate logo that reflects its new identity and global profile.
Kannapolis, NC, Nov. 5--Pillowtex Corporation announced today that it has successfully closed the previously announced sale of substantially all of its remaining assets to GGST LLC.
Pittsburgh, PA, Nov. 6--Alcoa Inc. on Thursday said it will sell off part of its chemical operations, the second large divestiture announced by the aluminum producer in a week.
Washington, DC, Nov. 6--Sales of existing condominiums and cooperatives skyrocketed to a new record in the third quarter, according to the National Association of Realtors.