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Defense industry continues to bolster R.I. (The Providence Journal) - The defense industry continues to play a significant role in the Rhode Island economy, despite having about half the workers it employed at the height of the Cold War.

Industry group welcomes wind farm code (ABC via Yahoo!7 News) - The association of wind energy companies, Auswind, has welcomed moves to develop a code of practice for the industry.

New Web site appeals to local geospatial industry (Rocky Mountain News) - The Denver area is getting tapped as a trial locale for a federally funded Internet site meant to shine a spotlight on jobs and other opportunities in the geospatial industry here.

Samsung optimistic on industry (The Star-Ledger) - Samsung Electronics yesterday offered a bullish outlook on the global semiconductor industry, with a top executive predicting increased demand for chips used in both digital devices and personal computers.

Samsung issues bullish outlook on global semiconductor industry (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) - SEOUL, South Korea -- Samsung Electronics Co. on Monday offered a bullish outlook on the global semiconductor industry, with a top executive predicting increased demand for chips used in both digital devices and personal computers.

Industry supports effective fisheries management (Scoop.co.nz) - “The New Zealand seafood industry does not support a moratorium on bottom trawling. We support management of fisheries,” says New Zealand Seafood Industry Council Chief Executive Owen Symmans in response to Government’s announcement today regarding New Zealand’s stance on bottom trawling.

Industry group welcomes wind farm code (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) - The association of wind energy companies, Auswind, has welcomed moves to develop a code of practice for the industry. Federal Environment Minister Ian Campbell convened a meeting of interest groups yesterday to discuss the issue.

Eon bid is first challenge for new Spanish industry minister (Financial Times) - Joan Clos, the former mayor of Barcelona, yesterday assumed one of the most demanding jobs in Spanish government when he started work as minister for industry, tourism, and commerce.

Call to let market forces dictate ethanol industry (ABC via Yahoo!7 Finance) - Petroleum company Exxon Mobil says the ethanol industry stands the best chance of succeeding if it is left to market forces to determine how and where it should be used.

SEMI Establishes Manufacturing Technology Forum to Prioritize High-Value Industry Standards (SYS-CON Media) - SEMI has established the Manufacturing Technology Forum (MTF) to provide additional oversight and coordination with semiconductor device makers into the industry standards process. The new advisory body will improve the SEMI standards process by providing a forum for collective understanding and collaboration of user requirements during the standards development process.