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Meet MIA President, Dan Rea

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Revista Rochas de Qualidade (Quality Rocks Magazine) had the opportunity to spend a few minutes with Dan Rea, the 2015 president of the Marble Institute of America (MIA). In 2008-09 the MIA was the industry leader with concerns about consumer safety with radon in granite, can you provide an update?

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Kitchen and Residential Design: A Coverings preview

Kitchen and Residential Design

• Azteca (Booth 2211) will awe attendees with Jasper R40, a new ceramic tile series serving up a marble look that will enliven walls with its striking shade variations. Gallant gives marble, onyx and travertine a run for their money thanks to the high definition technology used to mimic the looks. ► 2008.

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Kitchen and Residential Design: Let me vent a little about Houzz

Kitchen and Residential Design

Natural stone is a natural product and even stones that come from the same quarry change radically over time. Granite will stain and marble much more so. One of my favorite stories about marble involves a wonderful, former client named Margaret. ► 2008. Whats Uba Tuba in Florida is called Labrador in New York.

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