California: A Wireless Powerhouse
In a report that came out earlier this year, California was found to be home to the greatest number of wireless companies in the nation, making it a wireless powerhouse.
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Recommended Reading From Larta University Instructors
At almost every Larta University class, participants ask the instructors for additional reading, not only to attain more information on the subject but also because they have enjoyed the knowledge and experiences shared by the individual instructors. In response to the numerous requests, the staff at Larta decided to embark on a project to compile a full list of books that have affected or influenced our instructors. The result is over 50 books on topics ranging from innovation, venture capital, leadership, marketing and more.
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~ Available This Week from Larta Research

The Wireless Industry
This paper will examine the current obstacles the wireless industry faces and provides key industry statistics. The paper will also examine the issue of 3G technology and industry consolidation.
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~Larta Announcements

Applications now being accepted for the Venture Forum 2003
We are seeking companies with innovative technologies to present at the Venture Forum 2003. Presenting companies from the past eight years have raised over $500 million in investment as a result of their participation in the Forum. If your company is selected to present, you will have an invaluable opportunity to showcase your business presentation to hundreds of potential investors and partners.
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Security:

Homeland agency holds line on tech spending (Washington Post)
The creation of the Homeland Security Department may be the most radical makeover of security agencies in 50 years, but experts say any increase in technology spending on the new agency will be tepid, at least for now.
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Marooned! (Red Herring)
Software pirates run aground in California.
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Digital Media:

Regal is ready for its digital close-up (Los Angeles Times)
Regal Entertainment Corp., the nation's largest movie theater chain, plans to retrofit nearly 80% of its locations by the end of next year with digital projectors, high-speed data networking equipment and satellite links, heralding the industry's most aggressive move yet to embrace a future without film.
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Fair use vs. copyright: all eyes on elcomsoft trial (Wired)
Opening arguments begin Tuesday in the copyright infringement case against the Russian coding firm, a trial expected to test the limits of federal copyright law. Programmer Dmitry Sklyarov will be on hand to testify for both the prosecution and the defense.
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Bioscience:

Biotech industry expansion slowing: panel examining ways to encourage growth (San Francisco Chronicle)
Twenty-five years ago, local scientists and financiers invented biotechnology. To this day, the Bay Area boasts the biggest concentration of biotech firms, the best venture capital network, and some of the brightest research institutes in the world. But high housing prices and horrible commutes are making the industry's birthplace unattractive to new growth--a weakness that allows metropolitan areas like Boston or San Diego to eat the Bay Area's biotech lunch.
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This events calendar is provided as a service by Larta about events vetted and endorsed by Larta.

December 18: Digital Coast Roundtable, Digital Coast Holiday Reception
In its 4th year, The Digital Coast Holiday Reception is a tradition for Los Angeles industry leaders. The major technology and entertainment organizations in the region are combining their holiday celebrations into one fun-filled extravaganza. With over 500 expected, this is a must-attend event for all types of professionals. If you are interested in sponsoring this event please contact Conchetta Fabares at cfabares@digitalcoast.org for a sponsorship package.
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February 11 - 13: The NASA Medical Technology Summit: Forging Partnerships to Commercialize Emerging Technologies
NASA invites you to participate in the NASA Medical Technology
Summit: Forging Partnerships to Commercialize Emerging Technologies. This one-of-a-kind event will showcase more than 20 NASA technologies that have commercial applications in biomolecular sensors, physiological monitoring, diagnostic instruments and techniques, therapeutic devices, and advanced instruments. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to learn how your company can partner with NASA to jointly develop or license some of the hottest technologies NASA has ever developed.
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