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Kuwait Construction Sector Still Growing: Domotex

Dubai, UAE, April 6, 2009--Domotex Middle East 2009 said it is poised to leverage Kuwait's $2.65 billion construction sector to drive demand for carpet and floor covering products and services in the country.

Carbon Cap and Tax More Difficult After Vote

Washington, DC, April 3, 2009--In a vote late Wednesday, no fewer than 26 Democrats joined all 41 Republicans to insist that any new cap and tax on carbon energy would require at least 60 votes.

Style Limited To Appeal Chinese Patent Ruling

Melbourne, Australia, April 6, 2009--Style Limited said it will appeal a decision by China’s Patent Reexamination Board to invalidate the registered patent on its proprietary strand-woven bamboo flooring technology.

Oil Prices Rising on Optimism About Economy

New York, NY, April 3, 2009-- Oil prices rose above $53 a barrel Friday, extending a rally fueled by market optimism that crude demand may rebound if the U.S. economic downturn bottoms out soon.

First Time Home Buyers Finding Good Market

Washington, DC, April 3, 2009--Across Florida and other states with high numbers of foreclosures, severe declines in real estate values are reinvigorating a group of buyers previously priced out: middle-class families with steady jobs.