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Recent losses in hedge fund industry spark redemption concerns (Market Watch) - SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Recent losses suffered by some hedge funds have raised concern that managers in the $1.5 trillion industry could get big redemption requests from investors this week.

£1m for hard-hit tourism industry (BBC News) - The tourism industry is to get £1m in aid after the dual blows of flooding and foot-and-mouth.

Toy industry regrets recalls, but says safety system works (The Providence Journal) - Toy industry representatives reacted cautiously to yesterday’s recall by giant Mattel Inc., the company’s second such incident in two weeks.

Industry might invest $10 million in Berkeley (The State) - MONCKS CORNER — An undisclosed industry is looking to make a more than $10 million investment in Berkeley County. County Council on Monday adopted an inducement agreement with the company, which has been labeled “Project Win” to keep the company’s identity a secret. County officials decline to comment on the project.

Carpet industry pioneer Bud Seretean dies (The Dalton Daily Citizen) - From co-owning two professional sports franchises to stressing the importance of healthy living to being a key player in the carpet industry, M.B. “Bud” Seretean left his mark all over the country — and in Dalton.

Atlantic beef industry needs 'one little chance' with big grocery stores: Cattle producer hopes retailers will open ... (The Guardian) - A Nova Scotia beef producer says the region’s beef industry needs “one little chance” and some shelf space in big grocery stores to make an impact on the Maritime consumer.

German BDI Industry Federation Calls For Faster Policy Changes (Bloomberg.com) - Aug. 14 (Bloomberg) -- Germany's BDI industry federation urged Chancellor Angela Merkel's government to step up the pace of policy changes to make the country's economic expansion more sustainable.

Oyster industry open to selective breeding program (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) - An oyster industry research group says there's been a good response from oyster farms about its selective breeding program.

Police chief calls drinks industry to account for yob culture (Times Online) - Communities are under siege from a hardcore of antisocial, underage drinkers while parents, drinks companies and the advertising industry ignore their duty to tackle the problem, a senior police chief said yesterday.

Recent losses in hedge fund industry spark redemption concerns (MENAFN) - Recent losses in hedge fund industry spark redemption concerns