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 textile,kumas,fabric, materials, cloth
Business   Industry   Market   Photos   Textile
 The News & Observer 
Project maps Appalachian attractions
Bustling textile and furniture factories that used to churn out blankets and beds have moved out of southwest Virginia, taking jobs overseas. But that doesn't mean there's nothing left in the... (photo: WN / Fatma Ceylan)

Environment   Fish   Marine   Photos
 Daily Press 
Governor says new restrictions on crabbing will result in hard times for Chesapeake Bay watermen .
RICHMOND - Gov. will seek federal aid for watermen who could be facing hard times due to new commercial crabbing restrictions. Kaine sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez... (photo: WN / Denise Yong)
Seafood - shrimp  Daily Press 
Local restaurateur is opening a new seafood eatery in Port Warwick
With just six weeks left before the debut of his newest eatery, restaurateur Steve Lewis can't afford to waste time. Cradling a cup of coffee in one hand, he holds a cell phone to his ear with the... (photo: Creative Commons / Mike Rosenberg)

Food   Health   Market   Photos   Society
Coal  Wtop 
Coal price hikes boost electric rates, more increases coming
By JOHN WILEN AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Consumers struggling with high gas prices, rising food costs and falling home values have something new to worry about: Sharply rising electricity... (photo: GFDL / Friviere)

Electricity   Energy   Market   Photos   Society
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 Destroyed homes are seen in an aerial picture in Greensburg, Kan., Saturday, May 5, 2007. Most of this southwest Kansas town was destroyed by a tornado, part of a violent storm system blamed for at least nine deaths, officials said Saturday amid warnings The Boston Globe
19 dead in Missouri, Oklahoma after new round of tornadoes
PICHER, Okla.—Many have fled this depressed, pollution-scarred mining town. Those who have chosen to stay or have not yet relocated face a new heartache. A tornado... (photo: AP/Orlin Wagner)
Disaster   Nature   Photos   Tornadoes   US
INAUGURAL BUSH AOL
Jenna Bush's wedding is low-key affair at ranch
CRAWFORD, Texas (AP) - Jenna Bush couldn't see herself getting married at the White House surrounded by antique furniture and oil portraits of presidents. She and Henry... (photo: AP Photo / Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Married   Photos   Texas   Wedding   White House
Jenna Bush The Washington Times
Jenna Bush weds in heart of Texas
An angel sculpture is adorned with a wedding veil and bouquet Friday, May 9, in Crawford, Texas. The work was done by locals in anticipation of today's wedding of the... (photo: Public Domain )
Bush   Love   Photos   Texas   Wedding
INDIA-FARMER-TOMATO-FIELD Buffalo News
Massive farm bill contains aid for New York State growers
WASHINGTON - Congressional negotiators have agreed on a farm bill that would give an unprecedented boost to fruit and vegetable growers around the nation. In addition,... (photo: WN / Bhaskar Mallick)
Farm   Fruit   Growers   Photos   Vegetable
Laura Bush Turkish Press
Myanmar junta failed to give timely cyclone warning: Laura Bush
US First Lady Laura Bush delivers a statement on Myanmar in the Brady Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, DC. Bush Monday accused the Myanmar military regime... (photo: White House / Shealah Craighead )

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2006.09.29
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