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Computer industry sits at critical crossroads (USA Today) - The last unscathed PC giant finally faltered.Five powerhouses dominated the U.S. PC industry five years ago. Then, one by one, Hewlett-Packard, Compaq Computer, Gateway and IBM stumbled.

GM chief sees green wave driving change in motor industry (AFP via Yahoo! News) - General Motors President Rick Wagoner on Tuesday said the motor industry was on the threshold of major change due to environmental concerns which could force more carmakers to merge.

Analysis: Nuclear industry calls on DoE (UPI) - Nuclear industry officials, in a meeting with U.S. Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman and other top Energy Department officials, praised the Bush ...

American Council of Travel Makes Debut at RV Industry Conference (The Auto Channel) - LAS VEGAS--At today ’ s RV Resort and Campground Conference & Expo, Affinity Group, Inc. (AGI) Senior Vice-President of Clubs, Grant Miller introduced the American Council of Travel (ACT) to the leisure time travel industry.

GM CEO Sees More Revenue Industry Growth (AP via Yahoo! Finance) - General Motors Corp. is set to see its revenue rise in 2007 with Chief Executive Rick Wagoner predicting a second straight year of record revenue growth in the car industry.

U.S. commercial seed industry has come long way (Carroll County Online) - As we prepare for the time when we start planting seeds, perhaps the information collected by Matthew Dillon would be interesting to consider. One hundred fifty years ago, the United States did not have a commercial seed industry; today, we have the world's largest.

Industry coalition calls for export reforms (Electronics Supply and Manufacturing) - WASHINGTON — Industry groups pressing for export control reforms and federal support for U.S. technology innovation are stepping up their lobbying efforts on several fronts this week.

Industry coalition calls for export reforms (EETimes) - Industry groups pressing for export control reforms and federal support for U.S. technology innovation are stepping up their lobbying efforts on several fronts.

Net closes in on South Africa's 'canned hunting' industry (AFP via Yahoo! News) - Carel van Heerden feels no reason to apologise about his doomed lion-breeding business. "Trophy hunters will always exist. We're taking the pressure off the rest of the roaming lions in Africa."

U.S. lumber industry irked by Canada lumber supports (Reuters via Yahoo! News) - The U.S. lumber industry on Monday urged government officials to ensure Canadian provinces respect a pact on softwood lumber trade, just months after the two countries heralded the deal to end a long-running dispute.