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Verizon's Move Called an Opening for Industry (PC World via Yahoo! News) - Verizon Wireless gave a boost to the whole U.S. mobile data industry with its plan to open up its network to third-party devices and applications, according to industry observers.

FCC delays vote affecting cable industry (AP via Yahoo! News) - A vote that could expand the Federal Communications Commission's control over cable programming was delayed Tuesday as regulators, under pressure from industry lobbyists and U.S. lawmakers, grappled behind the scenes.

Biotech industry fights back over EU claims on modified crops (International Herald Tribune) - A document prepared by biotechnology industry scientists accused EU officials of making selective use of studies to support a ban on the cultivation of two types of corn in the bloc.

The recording industry should thank Apple (CNET) - In an interview with "Wired Magazine," Universal Music Group CEO Doug Morris claims that the record industry didn't know what to do about the burgeoning digital music explosion. But the historical record suggests otherwise.

Timber Industry: Cutting Down Trees Helps Environment (NPR) - The U.S. timber industry is offering its own solution to climate change: Cut down more trees. By aggressively managing forests, the U.S. would soak up huge amounts of carbon dioxide, the theory goes. Environmentalists are skeptical.

ESA: Games industry an economic powerhouse, outgrew US economy by 4 to 1 (Ars Technica) - The ESA has released a study looking at the economic impact of the gaming industry on the US. The results are surprisingly positive, and they show just how much of an economic force the video game industry has become. Read More...

Pitroda gets prestigious industry leader award (IANS via Yahoo! India News) - Washington, Nov 28 (IANS) Sam Pitroda, chairman of India's Knowledge Commission, has been given a prestigious industry leader award for public welfare service by IEEE, a leading professional association for the advancement of technology.

Chinese Healthcare Industry Profile Helps to Gain an Insight into the Evolution of the Industry and Competitive ... (Business Wire via Yahoo!7 Finance) - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c75544) has announced the addition of "Chinese Healthcare Sector: Industry Profile" to their offering.

Greenpeace hands game industry low score (ZDNet) - In its "Guide to Greener Electronics," the environmental group finds that game console makers have a long way to go. Game console makers may be making millions of gamers happy, but environmental watchdog Greenpeace is giving the industry dismal scores. Greenpeace on Monday issued its quarterly...

Chinese Legal Services Industry Profile is of Immense Help to Management Consultants, Analysts, Market Research ... (Business Wire via Yahoo!7 Finance) - Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c75551) has announced the addition of "Chinese Legal Services Market: Industry Profile" to their offering.