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Pennsylvania Governor Hastens Redevelopment of Fo

Harrisburg, PA, February 22, 2006--Pennsylvania governor Edward G. Rendell today announced plans to help speed up the redevelopment of 47 acres at the former Armstrong World Industries manufacturing site in Lancaster.

Hovnanian Expects to Meet 1Q Guidance

Red Bank, NJ, February 22, 2006--Homebuilder Hovnanian Enterprises Inc., said its first-quarter net profit would meet or slightly exceed its previous forecasts of $1.10 per share to $1.25 per share.

Omission in Congoleum Case Costs Advisory Firm $13

Trenton, NJ, February 22, 2006--U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Kathryn Ferguson has stripped a Washington, D.C., insurance recovery firm of $13 million in legal fees because it failed to disclose conflicts of interest while conducting bankruptcy work for Mer

ASID Foundation Fundraiser to Take Place at Interi

Washington, DC, February 22, 2006--"Jubilation: The ASID Foundation Fundraiser," will take place during INTERIORS 06: The ASID Conference on Design, in Nashville, Tenn., on Friday, March 17, at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

Consumer Prices Rose 0.7%

Washington, DC, February 22, 2006--Consumer prices increased a larger-than-expected 0.7% in January, led by higher energy, food and housing costs, according to the Labor Department.

Interface Adds 33,000 Tons of Carbon Offsets with

Atlanta, GA, February 22, 2006--Interface, announced that it is furthering its sustainability mission by adding an estimated 33,000 tons of emission reduction credits (ERCs) to its existing portfolio of projects to offset the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissio

Pakistan’s Carpet Industry Attracts Chinese

Lahore, Pakistan, February 22, 2006--The vice-governor of Qinghai province of China, Lou Yulin, has said the handmade carpet industry of Pakistan has a lot of scope for Chinese entrepreneurs who could win the global market once the two countries join hand

Dow Touts Polyurethane Backing for Healthcare

Dalton, GA, February 21, 2006--For a healthy floor, the Dow Chemical Company prescribes carpet backed with its high-performance polyurethane technology. Healthcare facilities demand flooring that can handle a host of specific issues from hygiene to durabi