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World Market Center to Host Rep Appreciation Day

Las Vegas, NV, January 5, 2007--Sales Reps are typically the first individuals to arrive prior to Market and the last to head home at the end of Market, and World Market Center is planning to roll out the red carpet exclusively for these hard working repr

Indian Organization Frees Child Workers

New Delhi, India, December 29, 2006--On Thursday, a local non-governmental organization in India freed 50 child slaves, who worked more than 15 hours a day for two years without being paid or allowed to visit their parents.

Carpet City Promised in Pakistan

Lahore, Pakistan, December 27, 2006--The problems faced by the carpet industry will be solved on priority basis and the government will provide land for a “carpet city” within a year, said nazim Mian Amer Mehmood.

Bassett Furniture to Restate Earnings

Bassett, VA, December 22, 2006--Bassett Furniture said it will restate its financial statements for the year ended November 26, 2005, as part of its fiscal 2006 annual report as a result of accounting changes related to some acquisitions.

OxyMagic Carpet Cleaning Offering Franchises

Tulsa, OK, December 20, 2006--After years of working for others, David Iseley, the founder and chief executive of Tulsa-based OxyMagic Carpet Cleaning, has turned his war against dirty carpets into a franchise company.

Fieldturf President Files Complaint Against Millst

Wayne, PA, December 20, 2006--Millstream II Acquisition Corporation a special purpose acquisition company, said it has been served with a complaint seeking to enjoin Millstream II from holding the special meeting of stockholders.

Eliane Intros Versatile

Carrollton, TX, December 19, 2006--Eliane will introduce Versatile, a multifaceted fully-rectified porcelain series with a range of finishings.

Finland's Karelia Acquires Facility in Romania

Kuopio, Finland, December 18, 2006--Hardwood flooring producer Karelia said it has acquired Romanian factory and sawmill Larodan, located in Transylvania, close to oak, ash and beech forests.