It seems difficult economic times have left no industry untouched.
Consider karaoke. The Los Angeles Times reports the business is in a bad way in the U.S.. The slowing economy and some industry specific issues seem to be the culprits.
The LA Times reported that in 2002 annual sales of karaoke machines and software totaled $200 million. It ‘s now about $40 million.

March 26, 2010
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