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Online Holiday Shopping Up 33%

New York, NY, December 13, 2005--Nielsen//NetRatings announced that its Holiday eShopping Index saw a 33 percent year-over-year increase in the total number of online shopping trips during the week ending December 4th.

Solutia Files Motion to Limit Equity Transfers

St. Louis, MO, December 12, 2005--Solutia Inc., said in a regulatory filing that it filed a motion to the bankruptcy court seeking an order to limit certain transfers of the company's equity securities.

Antoine Predock Receives AIA Gold Medal

Washington, DC, December 12, 2005--The Board of Directors of The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is pleased to announce that architect Antoine Predock, FAIA, is the recipient of the 2006 AIA Gold Medal.

Domotex Middle East 50% Booked Within a Month

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 12, 2005--The organizers of Domotex Middle East, the regional trade show for carpets and floor coverings, have announced that 50 per cent of next May's exhibition has been booked in less than a month, according to

LEED-CS Public Comment Period Now Open

Washington, DC, December 12, 2005--The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is now soliciting comments on the first draft of the LEED for Core and Shell Rating System (LEED-CS).

Swift Joins Chromcraft Board

Delphi, IN, December 12, 2005 --Chromcraft Revington, Inc., announced the expansion of its Board of Directors with the election of three new Directors. Craig R. Stokely, John D. Swift and John R. Hesse have been elected to the Company's Board.

Furniture Brands See Business Improve

St. Louis, MO, December 9, 2005--Furniture Brands International Inc. said business was improving as a rebound in consumer confidence, a fall in energy costs and stabilizing foam availability have reduced some uncertainties.

Study: Senate Asbestos Bill Would Cost Taxpayers B

Alexandria, VA, December 9, 2005--The asbestos issue has had many ill effects on individuals, the legal system, and the economy, but the U.S. Senate's proposed cure is worse than the disease itself, according to a study released today from the 350,000