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Ilva Introduces New Porcelain

Buenos Aires City, Argentina, September 9--Ilva S.A., the leading Argentine producer of porcelain tile, has introduced Crema Marfil, a porcelain series with the look of marble.

A New Way to Capture Color

Carlstadt, NJ, September 9, 2005--Pantone, Inc., has introduced Pantone Color Cue(TM)2, the next generation of its handheld colorimeter.

Import Prices Up 1.3% on Oil

Washington, DC, September 9---Prices of goods imported into the U.S increased 1.3% in August, the fastest increase since March, according to a Labor Department report.

Oriental Weavers USA Operations Merge, Mike Riley

Dalton, GA, September 8--Oriental Weavers Group announced today the merger of its North American divisions. Effective immediately, the company will fully merge its import (Sphinx) and domestic manufacturing (OW America) operations.

Mohawk U Takes Top Award

Dalton, GA, September 8--A training program created by Mohawk University is a Silver Winner in the 2005 Summit Creative Awards international competition.

Mervyns Closing 62 Stores

Hayward, CA, September 8--Mervyns said it plans to close nearly a quarter of its stores and lay off 4,800 employees in an attempt to cut the chain's losses.

Economy Was Growing Pre-Katrina

Washington, DC, September 8--The economy was in relatively good shape before Katrina slammed into the Gulf Coast, the Fed's Beige Book survey of current economic conditions showed Wednesday.

Sears 2Q Earnings Up, Lacy Out as CEO

Hoffman Estates, IL, September 8---Sears Holdings, the retailer formed when Kmart bought Sears, reported a 4.5 percent increase in earnings in the second quarter to $161 million from $154 million a year earlier.