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Initial Jobless Claims Drop

Washington, DC, January 11, 2007--Weekly jobless claims fell to their lowest level since late July, the Labor Department said Thursday.

Karelia-Upofloor Acquires Focus Wood

Kuopio, Finland, January 10, 2007--Karelia-Upofloor has acquired the entire share capital of the Russian company Focus Wood from Puncher Investment Limited.

U.S. Hardwood Exporters Eyeing UAE Show

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 8, 2007--American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC)is coordinating the first ever American Pavilion in the Middle East at the Dubai Wood show 2007.

Study: Consumers Ready For Mobile Marketing

Cambridge, MA, January 5, 2007--Although 79 percent of consumers find the idea of mobile ads annoying, early efforts at mobile marketing have revealed that consumers will happily engage in campaigns as long as marketers deliver valuable information or con

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.