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Interface Adds 33,000 Tons of Carbon Offsets with

Atlanta, GA, February 22, 2006--Interface, announced that it is furthering its sustainability mission by adding an estimated 33,000 tons of emission reduction credits (ERCs) to its existing portfolio of projects to offset the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissio

Omission in Congoleum Case Costs Advisory Firm $13

Trenton, NJ, February 22, 2006--U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Kathryn Ferguson has stripped a Washington, D.C., insurance recovery firm of $13 million in legal fees because it failed to disclose conflicts of interest while conducting bankruptcy work for Mer

ASID Foundation Fundraiser to Take Place at Interi

Washington, DC, February 22, 2006--"Jubilation: The ASID Foundation Fundraiser," will take place during INTERIORS 06: The ASID Conference on Design, in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday, March 17, at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

Consumer Prices Rose 0.7%

Washington, DC, February 22, 2006--Consumer prices increased a larger-than-expected 0.7% in January, led by higher energy, food and housing costs, according to the Labor Department.

Pennsylvania Governor Hastens Redevelopment of Fo

Harrisburg, PA, February 22, 2006--Pennsylvania governor Edward G. Rendell today announced plans to help speed up the redevelopment of 47 acres at the former Armstrong World Industries manufacturing site in Lancaster.

Chain Store Sales Up Last Week

New York, NY, February 22, 2006--Chain store sales rose slightly in the latest week after dipping in the prior week due to pent-up demand, according to a report on Wednesday.

Pakistan’s Carpet Industry Attracts Chinese

Lahore, Pakistan, February 22, 2006--The vice-governor of Qinghai province of China, Lou Yulin, has said the handmade carpet industry of Pakistan has a lot of scope for Chinese entrepreneurs who could win the global market once the two countries join hand

Wal-Mart 4Q Earnings Rise 13.4%

Bentonville, AR, February 21, 2006-- Wal-Mart posted higher quarterly profit as an aggressive holiday advertising campaign drove demand for laptop computers and gift cards in the biggest shopping period of the year.

Raftery Named DFS Commercial President

Foster City, CA, February 21, 2006--Commercial flooring products and services company DFS Commercial, Inc., announced the appointment of Tim Raftery as president.