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Oil industry seen pursuing image makeover (CNN Money) - Facing mounting public pressure over high gasoline prices and now a potentially less-friendly Democrat-controlled Congress, the oil industry is mounting its first-ever major ad campaign, according to a report Thursday.

Zune: Music industry's new BFF (CNN Money) - Microsoft is opening up its arms to the music industry as it launches its new portable music player against rival Apple's iPod.

Slow growth in travel industry forecasted (Chicago Tribune) - The U.S. travel industry's robust recovery is slipping into a slow-growth mode as rising consumer prices and weakening corporate profits instill cautiousness in leisure and business travelers, the Travel Industry Association forecasted today.

Banking industry, country will miss Jim Leach (Market Watch) - LUTZ, Fla. (MarketWatch) -- In the recent Democratic sweep of Congress, Jim Leach, R-Iowa, lost his seat. Mr. Leach was first elected in 1976. He is the most knowledgeable person in Congress on the banking and financial industry.

USAA named industry's best for homeowners insurance (BizJournals) - USAA ranked highest in the industry in customer satisfaction in the homeowners insurance market, according to a new study by J.D. Power and Associates that is based on a survey policyholders.

Dedicated R&D lab established to spur RFID industry in Canada (EurekAlert!) - Cultivating a radio frequency identification (RFID) industry in Canada is the impetus behind a new RFID research and development laboratory. The creation of the McMaster RFID Applications Lab (MRAL) was announced today at the RFID Journal LIVE! Canada conference in Toronto.

Fundamentals of the Global Oil and Gas Industry, 2006 (Rigzone) - In Fundamentals of the Global Oil and Gas Industry, 2006 Petroleum Economist's journalists and experienced industry commentators examine the issues that are challenging the industry.

China, Russia make "historic breakthroughs" in oil industry cooperation (People's Daily) - In 2006, China and Russia have made "historic breakthroughs" in investment and cooperation in the petroleum industry, Zhou Jiping, deputy general manager of the China National Petroleum Corporation ( C NPC ), said in Beijing on Thursday.

Nursery industry: Election sends message about immigration (Albany Democrat-Herald) - The swing of the state house to Democratic control and the re-election of Democratic Gov. Ted Kulongoski should send a message against anti-immigrant campaigns, a nursery industry group said Wednesday.

Democrats take aim at drug industry profits (Financial Times) - Senior US Democrats, from Nancy Pelosi to Rahm Emanuel, have quickly served notice that a top priority in the wake of their congressional victories is to put pressure on drug prices and the pharmaceuticals industry.