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Cantu Leaves ServiceMaster

Downers Grove, IL December 13, 2005--ServiceMaster said that Albert Cantu is leaving the company to pursue other interests.

Mediterranea Launches the Vatican Gallery Collecti

Coral Gables, FL, December 13, 2005--In 1512, as Michelangelo placed his finishing touches on Pope Julius II’s Sistine Chapel ceiling, the works of Botticelli, Giotto and Da Vinci already adorned Italy’s Basilica of St. Peter in the Vatican City.

NAR: Historically Strong Home Sales Expected in 20

Washington, DC, December 13, 2005--The housing market for 2005 is headed for a fifth consecutive annual record, and sales in 2006 are expected to be the second best year ever, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Stavropoulos to Retire as Dow Chairman, Liveris Na

Midland, MI, December 13, 2005--The Dow Chemical Co., announced that William S. Stavropoulos will retire as chairman of the board, effective April 1, 2006. Dow's Board of Directors has elected Andrew N. Liveris, president and chief executive officer (

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.

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).