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Wi-Fi industry group introduces a simpler way of securing a wireless network (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) - NEW YORK -- The industry group that promotes Wi-Fi technology standards is launching a simplified method for configuring the security settings between a wireless router, laptops and other devices, addressing a long-standing complaint that keeps many users from protecting their home networks.

French film industry on long march to conquer China, India (AFP via Yahoo! News) - The French film industry is setting its sights on China and India this year to build up sales, the head of the country's overseas promotion board Unifrance told AFP.

Water restrictions anger swimming pool industry (ABC via Yahoo!7 News) - Canberra's swimming pool industry says jobs will be lost and the future of the sector is under threat because of level three water restrictions.

Why the kite industry in Central Gujarat is not flying high this Uttarayan (Indian Express via Yahoo! India News) - As industry sees 40 per cent deficit, many kite manufacturers are blaming floods, diseases in which many of them lost their products Amidst all the excitement and festivity around Uttarayan, the kite industry in Central Gujarat is experiencing a hefty deficit of nearly 40 per cent. Making it worse is the 10 per cent increase in the price of kites and threads which has left many 'Uttrayan' ...

Chavez nationalizes entire Venezuelan energy industry (Haaretz Daily) - CARACAS - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said yesterday he would nationalize "absolutely all" of the country's energy industry, broadening the range of state takeovers at the heart of his socialist revolution.

Video game industry sales rise to $12.5 billion (Los Angeles Times) - NEW YORK — A strong December capped off a record year for the video game industry, with U.S. sales of software, hardware and accessories up 19% to $12.5 billion in 2006, according to market research firm NPD Group.

Gaming industry breaks out of funk with record sales in 2006 (USA Today) - Every player in the next generation video game console battle is claiming victory after an industry-wide record-setting sales performance in 2006. A strong holiday season capped off a year that resulted in total revenues of $12.5 billion spent on games, new console systems, handhelds and accessories, according to the industry's market tracker The NPD Group. The 2006 total represents a 19% ...

Study's findings on impact of Illinois wine industry (WQAD Moline) - UNDATED Here are some key findings of a study on the impact and growth of Illinois wineries and vineyards. The study by wine industry analysts MKF Research LLC was commissioned by the Illinois Grape Growers and Vintners Association.

Industry fuelling speculations for raising sugar prices (Business Recorder) - ISLAMABAD (January 14 2007): After the meeting between government officials and Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) representatives, the industry is fuelling speculations to increase sugar prices.

Food industry set for bright future (Sunday Business Post) - Food industry set for bright future after another bumper year Ireland's food and drink industry is anticipating strong exports again in 2007. The sector has celebrated a record year in which overseas markets grew to more than €8bn.