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Ilva's Paesina Collection Offers Modern Porcel

Coconut Grove, FL, June 16--Modern décor continues to grow in popularity in homes and businesses nationwide, and Ilva S.A. - the Argentine manufacturer of porcelain tile - has introduced its Paesina Collection as a reflection of that style.

Group Mobilizes To Stop Asbestos Legislation

Washington, DC, June 16--The Coalition for Asbestos Reform (C.A.R.), a group of small and medium sized businesses and major insurance companies, announced today that it has engaged a team to educate U.S. businesses and policymakers about the serious flaws

Beige Book: Economy Expanding

Washington, DC, June 16--The economy expanded across the nation from mid-April through May as tourism, real estate, and manufacturing strengthened and the job market improved nationwide, according to the Federal Reserve’s beige book survey.

Tandus Announces 1Q Financials

Dalton, GA, June 15--Tandus Group, Inc., which includes Collins & Aikman Floorcoverings, Inc., and Subsidiaries, announced its financial results for the first quarter (13 weeks) ended April 30, 2005.

Housing Starts Up in May

Washington, DC, June 16--Housing starts rose 0.2% in May to a seasonally adjusted 2.009 million annualized units from April's revised 2.005 million, according to the Commerce Department.

Survey - Voters Concerned About Internet Security

Arlington, VA, June 15--The survey of likely voters reveals that voters are becoming increasingly insecure about using the Internet and are looking for Congress, industry and consumer groups to do more to keep them safe online.

Commercial Real Estate Market on Uptrack with Lowe

Washington, DC, June 15--The commercial real estate market is improving as vacancy rates decline and rents firm up in all four commercial market sectors, according to the National Association of Realtors Commercial Real Estate Spotlight.

CPI Drops 0.1% in May

Washington, DC, June 15—-The consumer price index fell 0.1 percent in May after rising 0.5 percent in April, according to the Labor Department. The core index, which excludes food and energy, rose 0.1 percent in May.