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Music industry targets urban piracy (Miami Herald) - The music industry, which has famously sued Internet users for downloading songs illegally, is turning its sights on pirates in 12 cities who copy CDs and DVDs for sale at street corners, flea markets, family run shops and even mainstream record stores.

Video game industry gears up for annual show (MSNBC) - The attempt to turn video game consoles into networked hubs that deliver all kinds of online entertainment should be a central theme as the video game industry gathers for the annual E3 show.

Music industry lawsuit names student from Leominster (Worcester Telegram & Gazette) - For downloading songs such as Mariah Carey's "Against All Odds" and Bon Jovi's "Livin' on a Prayer," an Assumption College student from Brockton and a University of Massachusetts student from Leominster have made the music industry's latest target list in its Internet anti-piracy campaign.

Poultry industry critical of TV movie on bird flu (WREG-TV Memphis) - LITTLE ROCK The poultry industry nationwide is protesting a new disaster movie about bird flu, calling it irresponsible.

B/D Exception Rule Spawns Varied Industry Response (Compliance Reporter) - The Securities and Exchange Commission rule requiring certain broker/dealers to register as investment advisers has provoked varied responses from the industry.

Music industry targets pirates in large cities (The State) - WASHINGTON — After years of suing Internet users for downloading songs illegally, the music industry is targeting pirates in 12 cities who copy CDs and DVDs for sale at street corners, flea markets, family-run shops and even mainstream record stores.

Oil industry unapologetic (Columbus Ledger-Enquirer) - The oil industry's massive first-quarter profits this week triggered another round of election-year outrage from President Bush and members of Congress, who spoke up on behalf of angry constituents feeling pinched at the pump.

Loss of Competition Is Seen in Health Insurance Industry (New York Times) - A handful of companies account for a growing share of the health insurance policies sold to small businesses, leaving consumers with higher costs.

Exits Set to Increase Worldwide as Venture Capital Industry Continues to Globalize, Says Ernst & Young (CanadaIT.com) - LONDON, May 3 /CNW/ - A significant increase in venture-backed exits is signaling a new phase in the evolution of the global venture capital industry, according to a report released today by leading professional services provider Ernst & Young.

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