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Early Wi-Fi Gear Gets Industry OK (AP via Yahoo! Finance) - The next generation of wireless Internet products certified by the Wi-Fi Alliance is expected to hit shelves this summer, even though a final standard for the technology isn't due for another year, the industry group says.

Punjab poultry farmers see big market players as threat to their industry (ANI via Yahoo! India News) - By Ravinder Singh Robin Amritsar, May 16 (ANI): Poultry farmers of Punjab are up in arms against the State Government over the support being extended to big market players. The Punjab poultry industry, which was ranked first in India in 1984, has dropped to the seventh due to what farmers' term as the anti-poultry attitude of the government. Agitated poultry farmers claim that they ...

U.S. Airline Industry Adds Workers (AP via Yahoo! Finance) - Hiring by regional U.S. air carriers helped the nation's airline industry boost employment 0.6 percent in March compared to the year-ago period, the Transportation Department said Tuesday.

Racing industry rejects accusations of 'horrific' experiments on horses (Guardian Unlimited) - The horse racing industry has been criticised for funding allegedly 'painful and often lethal' lab experiments.

Tourism industry facing multiple threats (Stuff) - A new strategy being developed by the tourist industry seeks to combat hurdles thrown up by global warming, growing competition and low earnings.

Racing industry rejects accusations of 'horrific' experiments on horses (Guardian Unlimited) - Horse racing: Animal Aid has criticised the industry for funding allegedly "horrific" experiments on horses.

Hospitality industry urges expansion of 457 visas (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) - The hospitality industry says the Federal Government's visa program should be expanded to include non-skilled overseas workers.

Rail industry to go green under government plan (CBC via Yahoo! Canada News) - The government promised Tuesday to make Canada's rail industry greener, vowing to crack down on the amount of emissions released by locomotives.

4As: Two shows won’t benefit industry (The Star Online) - PETALING JAYA: The Association of Accredited Advertising Agents (4As) has decided not to endorse the Malaysian Creative Circle (MC2) Awards because it would not benefit the industry by having two local advertising award shows, said 4As president Datuk Vincent Lee.

Tanzania courts tourism industry investors (IPP Media) - As the world eyes Africa as a major tourist destination, Tanzania is courting local and foreign investors to team up and help the government in the construction of hotels and general improvement of the hospitality industry.