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Air of Confidence for Favorite; Industry Holds Breath (New York Times) - As much as those in the horse racing industry would like to see Big Brown make history on Saturday, it is far more important that all the horses get through the races safely.

German industry seeks role in modernizing Russia (International Herald Tribune) - The German foreign minister, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, told President Dmitri Medvedev of Russia that German industry was prepared to help the Russian economy reduce its dependence on energy and commodities.

Food Watch: Call to develop rice industry in holistic way (The New Straits Times) - KOTA KINABALU: To be a major rice producing state, Sabah will have to develop the rice industry holistically.

Adelaide film industry gets big boost (AAP via Yahoo!7 News) - South Australia's film industry is to get a major boost with a $43 million state-of-the-art studio in Adelaide.

IADC, Rap to discuss state of diamond industry (National Jeweler) - Las Vegas—Those attending the JCK Las Vegas jewelry show will have at least two opportunities to hear updates on the state of the diamond industry worldwide.

Ofwat calls for water industry to be opened up to competition (Independent) - Ofwat, the water regulator, has made the first tentative steps towards liberalisation of the water industry in England and Wales, publishing a menu of options that could lead to the break-up of the regional monopolies that have become infamous for market abuse and poor service.

Record lumber industry recovery will come, but not for two years: researcher (Nanaimo Daily News) - A record bull market in lumber is on its way but there's only one catch for B.C.'s beleaguered sawmilling industry: it's still at least two years away, says one of the industry's top researchers.

Study: Cable TV Industry Gave Away Almost $2 Billion In 2006 (MultiChannel News) - The cable television industry in 2006 donated close to $2 billion in cash, services and support to local communities, up more than $600 million from 2004, according to a research study conducted by the Association of Cable Communicators and Cision US.

Adelaide film industry gets big boost (The West Australian) - South Australia's film industry is to get a major boost with a $43 million state-of-the-art studio in Adelaide. Premier Mike Rann announced the Adelaide Film and Screen Hub project during a visit to Los Angeles on Friday which included meetings with Hollywood film industry executives.

Social aims to market local tourism industry (The Observer-Dispatch) - The regional tourism industry is invited to participate in a free brochure exchange and ice cream social Tuesday, May 20 at the Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard. This is a marketing and networking opportunity hosted by Ostego County for the local tourism industry.