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Employment Index Gains Nine Points in February

NewYork, NY, March 9, 2007--The Monster Employment Index jumped nine points to a level of 177 in February, demonstrating a strong, broad increase in online demand for workers across the United States.

Sustainable Products Training Launched

Washington, DC, March 9, 2007--MTS is launching Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and sustainable products training with leading manufacturers for product purchasers.

IIDA Reveals Design Winners

IIDA Reveals Design Winners

Chicago, IL, March 9, 2007--The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) revealed the winners of its 2007 interior design competitions.

InterfaceFABRIC Receives Award

Orlando, FL, March 9, 2007--The Society of Plastics Engineers recognized InterfaceFABRIC, a pioneer in using increasingly sustainable technologies, with its "New Technologies in Renewables" award.

Hovnanian Posts 1Q Loss

Hovnanian Posts 1Q Loss

Red Bank, NJ, March 9, 2007--As expected, Hovnanian Enterprises Inc. after Thursday's closing bell said it swung to a quarterly loss after charges as home builders wrestle with a slumping market for residential housing.

NAHB: Rental Market Conditions Improve

Washington, DC, March 9, 2007--The rental apartment market shows signs of rebounding following the condo construction and conversion exuberance of recent years.

Foamex Announces Reverse Stock Split

Foamex Announces Reverse Stock Split

Linwood, PA, March 8, 2007--Foamex International said that holders of a majority of the Company's common stock have consented to amendments a reverse stock split of its common stock at a split ratio of one-for-four.