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WASHINGTON D.C. (BRAIN)—Barack Obama's presidency will mean a more challenging trade environment with stricter regulations than is the case with the Bush administration, according to the Outdoor Industry Association.

"Michael's talent out-scaled even his own dinosaurs of 'Jurassic Park.' He was the greatest at blending science with big theatrical concepts, which is what gave credibility to dinosaurs again walking the earth. There is no one in the wings that will ever take his place."
MONTREAL, Quebec (BRAIN)—Dorel Industries reported a big boost in its bike business for the third quarter of the year despite supply issues that delayed shipments of high-end Cannondale bikes.

"When you feel your life ain't worth living
You've got to stand up and
Take a look around you then a look way up to the sky.
And when your deepest thoughts are broken,
Keep on dreaming boy, cause when you stop dreamin' it's time to die."
—Shannon Hoon (Blind Melon)
SAN DIEGO, CA (BRAIN)—Lance Armstrong told the LA Times on Tuesday, inside the San Diego Air and Space Technology Center wind tunnel, that his final two rides at the Tour de France were "not fun."
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (BRAIN)—Sugoi Performance Apparel, a division of Dorel Industries, has hired B. James Bottoms as the company's as chief operating officer.
MILAN, Italy (BRAIN)—EICMA got its start amidst pouring rain yesterday. That, as well as restricted entrance to trade visitors and media, contributed to light foot traffic on the first day. However, many exhibitors expect attendance to pick up tomorrow, when the show opens to the general public.
EAGLE, ID (BRAIN)—Industry veteran Brian Stuart Grieger died unexpectedly at his home from a massive heart attack on October 27. He was 53.
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA (BRAIN)—Outdoor Retailer, a division of Nielsen Business Media, has announced the opening of online buyer registration for its Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Expo and Backcountry Base Camp scheduled to run January 21-25, 2009.
CHICAGO, IL (BRAIN)—Members of the Bicycle Product Suppliers Association met on a conference call Monday morning to discuss lingering questions about complying with the new consumer product safety law.
LAGUNA HILLS, CA (BRAIN)—Robert Roman has joined the Bicycle Retailer and Industry News sales team as its in-house account manager.
MILAN, Italy (BRAIN)—The Italian bicycle and motorcycle show kicks off today in Milan. The exhibition, in its 66th edition, will run until Sunday, November 9, but today and tomorrow are trade-only days. On Thursday the show opens to the general public.
TAICHUNG, Taiwan (BRAIN)—Taiwanese manufacturers appear to be investing heavily in cycling’s future even as global industries retrench in one of the toughest financial downturns in decades.