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Gartner Warns of Semiconductor Industry Downturn (New York Times) - Gartner analysts are warning that the semiconductor industry could plunge into a downturn in 2008 if the U.S. economy falters.

Cox named a top firm for women in industry (The Arizona Republic) - Cox is named a top firm for women in industry

State of livestock industry worse than mad cow days, some say (CBC Saskatchewan) - The livestock industry is facing tougher times now than it did during the mad cow crisis, some in the industry say.

Drinks industry slashes TV advert spending (Financial Times) - The alcohol industry has cut spending on television advertising by a quarter after tighter restrictions were introduced to combat “binge drinking” among teenagers, new research revealed on Friday.

House clears mortgage industry reform bill (Market Watch) - WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- In a response to the subprime lending meltdown, House lawmakers approved a sweeping bill on Thursday that would reform a host of mortgage industry practices. See full story.

Granholm: Green industry could fuel job growth (Battle Creek Enquirer) - Gov. Jennifer Granholm says the renewable and alternative energy industry has the power to create thousands of jobs in Michigan.

NASA JSC Solicitation: NASA Lunar Lander Project Office Industry Day (SpaceRef) - Lunar Lander Project Office Industry Day Event Registration: The Lunar Lander Project Office (LLPO), within NASA's Constellation Program, will host an Industry Day on Thursday, December 13, 2007

Kenya: Kimunya Challenges Insurance Industry (AllAfrica.com) - Finance minister Mr Amos Kimunya has challenged insurance industry to be innovative in deepening the sector to compete.

Ford, Honda lead list of insurance industry's safest vehicles (ABC 7 Chicago) - The number of new cars considered the safest by the insurance industry nearly tripled in the past year, helped by automakers' push to make certain safety equipment more widely available.

Sunbed industry gets roasting (TVNZ) - A renewed call for the Government to regulate the sun bed industry. The Greens have conducted a survey of Wellington salon operators, and have found most are flouting their own guidelines.