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More AIA Award Winners

Continuing this year's list of AIA award winners: Tower House, Chicago Frederick Phillips and Associates, Chicago

Two Mannington Employees Charged in Scam

Salem, NJ, March 10, 2006--Two Mannington Mills Inc., employees and a third person were arrested this week and charged with theft and conspiracy to commit theft after allegedly taking almost $20,000 from the flooring company, officials said.

Kronospan SK Sales up in 2005

Kosice/Presov, East Slovakia, March 10, 2006--Sales of the only Slovak producer of laminated floorboards, Kronospan SK, rose by nearly one-third on the year to Sk4.35bn (US$ 137.9 million) last year.

“Lost” Actress Endorses Karastan

Atlanta, GA, March 9, 2006--Karastan has added Evangeline Lilly, star of the ABC television series "Lost," to its growing list of celebrity endorsers, the company said.

Hakatai Glass Tile Makes TV Debut

Ashland, OR, March 9, 2006--Hakatai Enterprises, Inc., a glass tile importer and distributor, played a major role in one of the most visible home building projects of 2005.

Monster Employment Index Up Sharply in February

New York, NY, March 9, 2006-- The Monster Employment Index moved sharply higher in February, as a majority of industries, occupations, and all nine U.S. Census Bureau regions registered increased online job availability during the month.

Carpet One Members Vote Momeni Rug Top Pick

Manchester, NH, March 9, 2006--At their recent annual winter convention in Anaheim, California, Carpet One invited members to vote for the best overall area rug presented by vendors.

Lear Widens Loss in 2005

Southfield, MI, March 9, 2006--Lear Corp., a supplier electronics, seating and flooring to the automotive market, said it widened its 2005 loss by $6 million, the result of price disputes.