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Online Search Volume Up 15% in Past 5 Months

New York, NY, December 14, 2005--Nielsen//NetRatings reported that the volume of Internet search queries grew to more than 5.1 billion in October 2005, up 15 percent from five months ago.

Import Prices Drop 1.7%

Washington, DC, December 14, 2005--Prices of goods imported into the U.S. fell 1.7% in November, led by an 8% drop in the price of imported petroleum, the Labor Department said Wednesday.

UK’s Carpetright Earnings Off

Rainham, England, December 14, 2005--Floor coverings retailer Carpetright said profits in the first half of the year fell 18.9 percent as it struggled to cope with weak market conditions.

Rising Energy Prices Will Alter Holiday Shopping

New York, NY, December 14, 2005--More than one out of every three online households said rising energy prices would alter their holiday shopping this season, The Conference Board and TNS report today.

Survey: Continued Hiring Confidence Expected in th

Milwaukee, WI, December 13, 2005--Employers plan to carry over their positive hiring sentiments into 2006, according to the seasonally adjusted results of the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey.

Universal Fiber to Expand

Bristol, VA, December 13, 2005--Virginia Governor Mark R. Warner announced that Universal Fiber Systems, a leading producer of fibers and yarns for carpet, upholstery, automotive, industrial and other textile applications, will invest $8 million to expand

Stavropoulos to Retire as Dow Chairman, Liveris Na

Midland, MI, December 13, 2005--The Dow Chemical Co., announced that William S. Stavropoulos will retire as chairman of the board, effective April 1, 2006. Dow's Board of Directors has elected Andrew N. Liveris, president and chief executive officer (