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Bangkok, Thailand, August 7, 2006--Multinational logging companies operating in Papua New Guinea are involved in widespread human rights abuses, political corruption and the brutal suppression of workers, environmentalists alleged Monday.
Washington, DC, August 4, 2006--Lenders see the lack of a zero-down payment loan product as a major reason for the decline in market share for the Federal Housing Administration (FHA).
Cherry Hill, NJ, August 3, 2006--Jill Lawlor has joined Avalon Carpet Tile and Flooring in Cherry Hill as vice president of advertising and marketing.
Bologna, Italy, July 31, 2006--Antonio Citterio, one of the biggest names on the Italian design scene, has given Cersaie 2006 a new logo.
Chicago, IL, July 31, 2006--Italian stone and tile manufacturer GranitiFiandre has partnered with Jenkins Brick and Tile, headquartered in Montgomery, Ala.
Lancaster, PA, July 2, 2006--Armstrong Holdings in the second quarter reported operating income of $72.5 million up from the $36.6 million of the second quarter of 2005, primarily on the growth in sales.
New York, NY, July 26, 2006--Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia and Flor, a manufacturer of residential, high-style modular floor coverings, have announced a deal to manufacture a new line of Martha Stewart-branded carpet tiles.
New York, July 25, 2006--The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had increased moderately in June, posted another slight increase in July.
Dalton, GA, July 25, 2006--Shaw Industries has announced the appointment of John Bradshaw to the newly created position of environmental marketing manager to aid in Shaw’s restart of the Evergreen nylon recycling facility and the collection of post-consum
Atlanta, GA, July 25, 2006--Interface in the second quarter reported net income of $5.9 million compared with a net loss of $7.4 million in the second quarter of 2005. Earnings were $0.11 a share in the second quarter, compared with a loss per share of $0