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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

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.

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.

Consumer Spending and Income Up

Washington, DC, March 31, 2006--Consumer spending rose 0.1% in February, as incomes rose 0.3%, according to a report from the Commerce Department.

Survey: Google Has Half of All Web Searches

New York, NY, March 31, 2006--Nielsen//NetRatings, reported that Google continues its lead in the search share competition, garnering 48.5 percent of all searches conducted in February 2006.

UK’s Halstead 1H Earnings Up

Manchester, England, March 31, 2006--Commercial flooring producer James Halstead posted record half-year figures despite a huge surge in energy and raw material costs.