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German sex industry awaits World Cup (CNN.com) - BERLIN, Germany (Reuters) -- The combination of nail-biting soccer matches and crowds of beer-swilling males could mean hefty profits for Germany's sex industry.

EPA, Auto Industry Reach Deal on Mercury (AP via Yahoo! News) - Hoping to reduce harmful mercury emissions, the Environmental Protection Agency, the auto industry and environmental groups said Wednesday they have agreed to start a national program to collect mercury switches from scrapped automobiles.

Broadband Threatens Australia's Pay TV Industry: Foxtel Chief (Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Asia News) - SYDNEY, March 9 Asia Pulse - Broadband internet poses a risk to the subscription television industry because there are no regulatory impediments, Foxtel chief executive Kim Williams says.

Industry Growth Opportunities a key topic of Wall Street Transcript Semiconductor Issue. (Wall Street Transcript via Yahoo! Finance) - 67 WALL STREET, New York--March 8, 2006--The Wall Street Transcript has just published its Semiconductors issue, a report offering a timely review of the sector to serious investors and industry executives. This 60-page feature contains an expert roundtable forum of leading industry analysts, and industry commentary through in-depth interviews with top management from 8 firms. The full issue is

Shakers: New Lloyd's chief from outside industry (International Herald Tribune) - New Lloyd's chief from outside industry

Political turmoil won't affect oil firms' investment, says industry executive (MCOT) - BANGKOK, March 9 (TNA) – An ongoing political turmoil will not affect investment and business operations of local oil firms since the investment in the oil industry needs to adopt a long-term perspective, according to an industry executive.

How accessories have saved fashion industry (Independent) - Designer handbags and the other frills and fripperies that go with a girl's posh frock are being hailed as the saviours of the ailing fashion industry.

Apple Among 23 Finalists For 2006 Life Science Industry Awards (The Mac Observer) - Apple is on the list of 23 finalists for the Life Science Executive Exchange's 2006 Life Science Industry Awards

Digital broadcasting: Industry answers (BBC News) - Key figures in the broadcasting industry answer your questions about the way digital technology is being used.

CEBIT-Vodafone CEO sees growth left in mobile industry (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News) - LONDON, March 8 (Reuters) - Britain's Vodafone Group Plc said on Wednesday the mobile phone industry still had a long way to grow, rejecting suggestions it was a mature sector that was fast running out of steam.