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Bolivia nationalizes natural gas industry (AFP via Yahoo! News) - President Evo Morales issued a decree formalizing Bolivia's takeover of the natural gas industry, which he proclaimed as the final step in his country's "fight to reclaim its natural resources" from foreign investors.

Citrus industry still reeling from storms (MSNBC) - Louisiana’s citrus industry has a cult-like, regional following and is known especially for its navel oranges.  The hurricanes of  '05 wiped out about half the acreage, leaving behind limited oranges and questions about whether the industry can rebound.

Biotech industry awaits legislation to help combat bioterrorism (BizJournals) - The biotech industry is closely watching a pivotal piece of legislation it hopes will become law before Congress adjourns this year.

Microsoft Collaborates With Telecommunications Industry to Drive Transition to Telco 2.0 Era (SYS-CON Media) - This week at ITU Telecom World 2006, Microsoft Corp. is showcasing for the first time its full portfolio of solutions and services developed specifically for the global telecommunications industry. In its exhibit presence and participation in ITU Telecom World, Microsoft is highlighting the broad range of voice, video, data and mobile solutions it delivers to leading service providers today, as

Microsoft Collaborates With Telecommunications Industry to Drive Transition to Telco 2.0 Era (SYS-CON Media) - This week at ITU Telecom World 2006, Microsoft Corp is showcasing for the first time its full portfolio of solutions and services developed specifically for the global telecommunications industry.

Emerging economies, middle class shaping tech industry (INQ7.net) - LAS VEGAS -- A stronger middle class and emerging economies are shaping the technology industry, leading to the adoption of a more digital lifestyle, according to the president and CEO of Autodesk Inc.

Defence industry backs BAE over Saudi deal (Financial Times) - BAE Systems has engaged support from the wider UK defence industry to lobby ministers about the threat posed by a diplomatic row with Saudi Arabia, Britain's biggest export customer.

Brown urged to spare industry bigger tax burden (Independent) - Business leaders will today call on Gordon Brown not to use this week's pre-Budget report to impose additional costs on industry as a survey of manufacturing firms revealed that companies are becoming increasingly worried about the outlook over the coming months.

Canada Liberal leader says won't kill oil industry (Reuters via Yahoo! Canada News) - The new leader of Canada's opposition Liberal party, who wants to cut emissions of greenhouse gases blamed for global warming, said his plans to improve the environment would not kill the booming oil industry.

Telecom industry on a roll (China Daily) - With major global telecom players gathering at ITU World Telecom 2006, an industry jamboree in Hong Kong this week, many people might forget that not so long ago, it was almost impossible to make telephone calls in the Chinese mainland.