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Workers appeal for tighter rules in shipbreaking industry (AFP via Yahoo! News) - Indian shipbreaking workers have called on industry chiefs meeting in London for tighter regulations to cut the number of serious injuries and deaths in the sector, particularly in Asia.

'An industry that lost its footing' (International Herald Tribune) - Today, what women wear on their legs is subject to the vagaries of the wider fashion industry or simply what is happening on the street - making the sector more volatile than accessories like shoes or bags.

Industry-Supported Drug Research Called Into Question (MedicineNet.com) - Title: Industry-Supported Drug Research Called Into Question Category: Health News Created: 10/7/2006 2:05:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 10/9/2006

TelstraClear welcomes mobile industry investigation (Stuff) - The Commerce Commission is to investigate entry barriers to the mobile industry as prices for mobile voice calls remain relatively high and usage low.

Will the Indian mutual fund industry grow up? (rediff.com) - Mutual funds can emerge as preferred investment avenues for retail investors, but the onus of educating the investor and getting him to invest, lies with the MF industry.

Sport & Industry News (Ski Racing) - Under this navigation bar, you will find the latest news and inside scoop from the world of alpine, nordic, freestyle, freeskiing, snowboarding and the snowsports industry.

Industry applauds top dressing safety moves (Scoop.co.nz) - An industry airstrip safety initiative is being led by Ballance Agri-Nutrients’ Super Air operation and has been recognised by the Agricultural Aviation Authority as a model for the industry.

Industry training numbers continue to grow (Scoop.co.nz) - The continued growth in numbers enrolling for Modern Apprenticeships and Industry Training underscores the value of these initiatives at a time when employers are demanding more skilled labour, Tertiary Education Minister Dr Michael Cullen said today.

Forum to discuss energy industry careers for women (BizJournals) - A panel of female energy industry executives will focus on insights on career management for women in the industry at an Oct. 12 forum.

Assurance scheme builds confidence in Scottish meat industry (The Herald) - It was just 20 years ago that the concept of a farm assurance scheme, which would give consumers a farm-to-plate guarantee of production standards, was first mooted by Maitland Mackie, a Aberdeenshire farmer who was an industry visionary.