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Oil execs speak on transformed energy industry (Houston Chronicle) - High prices, war in the Middle East and global warming concerns have transformed energy from a dull industry taken for granted by many Americans into a top-of-the-mind pocketbook issue for consumers.

Dubai hotel industry faces downturn with less than buoyant summer trade (Khaleej Times) - DUBAI — Dubai’s hotel industry could be beginning to see the start of a slowdown with summer trade less buoyant than expected.

Film industry 'limited' by hotels (BBC News) - Lack of hotel bed spaces could prevent further expansion of the Manx film industry, a minister says.

Refugees leave void in carpet industry (Gulf Times) - KARACHI: Owing to en masse repatriation of Afghan refugees the Pakistani carpet industry is fast losing the artisans that have been manufacturing hand-knotted Turkmen carpets for the local and foreign markets.

‘How to Move Entertainment Industry Forward’ (This Day) - Stakeholders from the entertainment industry, regulatory bodies, financial services sector and other professionals have resolved that for the entertainment industry to have its impact felt, it was imperative that relevant structures are put in place to allow for results to be achieved.

Ethanol industry helps rural economic development (Lincoln Journal Star) - KEARNEY — The burgeoning ethanol industry has delivered a major boost to rural economic development efforts by creating jobs. And the fuel additive made from corn can helps farmers get more for their crops, said Jim Jenkins, director of the Nebraska Ethanol Board.

Growing Profits And Demand Fuel Rise Of Ohio's Ethanol Industry (WHIO-TV 7 Dayton) - LIMA, Ohio -- Ten years ago, high corn prices and inefficient production nearly spelled the end of ethanol production in the state, but new regulations and energy concerns are fueling the industry's rebirth.

Going is good for Ireland’s horseracing industry (Sunday Business Post) - 30 July 2006 By Ed Micheau Horse Racing Ireland (HRI), the state body charged with running the industry, releases its 2005 annual report this week. Horse Racing Ireland (HRI), the state body charged with running the industry, releases its 2005 annual report this week.

Dubai hotel industry faces downturn with less than buoyant summer trade (Zawya) - Dubai's hotel industry could be beginning to see the start of a slowdown with summer trade less buoyant than expected. Hotel occupancy rates are lower than anticipated and where they have remained high it is often because room rates have been slashed.

Salmon industry to get crisis aid (The Sacramento Bee) - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger declared a state of emergency Tuesday in 10 counties to help the salmon-fishing industry cope with severe new catch limits.