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Omnova Solutions Expands Asia-Pacific Presence

Fairlawn, Ohio, July 20--Adhesive maker Omnova Solutions Performance Chemicals business has established Omnova Performance Chemicals Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. ("OMmnova Asia") to enhance and further expand the company's presence in the Asia-Pacific

Survey: Workers Wasting Time Costs Billions

Needham, MA, July 20--According to a new survey by America Online and Salary.com, the average worker admits to frittering away 2.09 hours per 8-hour workday, not including lunch and scheduled break-time.

Linens 'n Things Posts 2Q Loss

Clifton, NJ, July 20--Linens 'n Things reported a loss of $5.9 million, or 13 cents per share, for the second quarter ended July 2, compared with a profit of $97,000, or nil per share, a year earlier.

Sears Canada's 2Q Earnings Up

Toronto, Ontario, July 20--Sears Canada Ltd. reported a larger second-quarter profit on Wednesday on higher sales and said it is still evaluating options for its credit card unit and will make a decision in the third quarter.

Specter: No Asbestos Vote Until Fall

Washington, DC, July 20--Senator Arlen Specter, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, said on Wednesday that the asbestos bill, which would create a $140 billion compensation fund, is not expected to come up on the Senate floor before the August rec