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Construction Spending Up

Washington, DC, April 3, 2006--Construction spending rose 0.8 percent in February, double expectations, as private residential spending surged 1.3 percent to a record high, offsetting a drop in public construction, a government report showed on Monday.

Jordanian NGO turns to Domotex Middle East for Com

Amman, Jordan, April 3, 2006--The Jordan River Foundation (JRF), an Amman-headquartered non-governmental organization which is behind social projects, including carpet weaving, to bring income to the poorest areas of the Kingdom, is looking to build a com

AHEC to participate at Dubai Woodshow 2006

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 3, 2006--Dubai Woodshow 2006, the dedicated wood and wood machinery exhibition in the Middle East, will feature an extensive American line-up.

Mohawk Shares Off $4.60 Friday

New York, NY, April 3, 2006--Shares of Mohawk Industries Inc. fell $4.60 to $80.72 Friday after the company lowered its first-quarter earnings view because of rising raw material costs.

Survey: 73% of Americans Go Online

Washington, DC, April 3, 2006--A new survey from the Pew Internet & American Life Project shows that 73% of American adults (age 18+) go online to use the internet or email.

Hooker Furniture 1Q Earnings Up 21%

Martinsville, VA, March 31, 2006--Hooker Furniture Corp., reported better-than-expected quarterly profit on stronger sales of imported wood and metal furniture.