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Pending Home Sales Index Hits Record

Washington, D.C., October 5, 2005--The Pending Home Sales Index, based on contracts signed in August, rose 3.2 percent to a reading of 129.5, and is 4.7 percent higher than August 2004. The previous record was 128.1 in October 2004.

Edge Flooring Sold

Dallas, TX, October 5, 2005--Edge Flooring LLC, a company sponsored by Hunt Special Situations Group, L.P., announced today it has completed the acquisition of all the assets of TEF, Inc. (d.b.a. Edge Flooring.

Hicks Named VP of LEED Rating System Program

Washington, D.C., October 5, 2005--The U.S. Green Building Council today named Tom Hicks vice president of its popular LEED Green Building Rating System program following Nigel Howard being named chief technical officer in July.

RAK Ceramics in JV with Italian Firm

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, October 4, 2005 -- Ras Al Khaimah Ceramics has joined forces with an Italian company to form a joint venture company, Chemica.

Expert Says Iran's Carpet Sector Neglected

London, England, October 3, 2005--A noted sculptor has called for paying more attention to woven handicrafts of tribal communities in order to prevent them from becoming extinct, according to Iran Daily.

USW and Armstrong in Talks on Extension

Pittsburgh, PA, October 3, 2005--The United Steelworkers (USW) announced a recess today in negotiations with Armstrong World Industries (AWI) with a day-to-day extension on a midnight expiration of the current contract covering 1,400 production workers at