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An investigation on behalf of investors of Smithfield Foods, Inc. (NYSE:SFD) in connection with the proposed takeover was announced and NYSE:SFD stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

An investigation on behalf of investors in CapLease, Inc. (NYSE:LSE) shares was announced concerning whether the offer by American Realty Capital Properties, Inc. to acquire CapLease, Inc. for $8.50 per NYSE:LSE share and the takeover process are unfair to investors in CapLease shares.

An investigation on behalf of investors of C.R. Bard, Inc. (NYSE:BCR) shares over potential securities laws violations by C.R. Bard, Inc. and certain of its directors and officers in connection certain financial statements was announced .

Johnnie Walker, the popular spokesperson and mascot for the whiskey of the same name, 'keeps walking' in South Africa, as the local branch of the company gets behind a campaign meant to celebrate the 19th anniversary of the country's independence, and the 22nd of Nelson Mandela's 'walk to freedom'.

Material handling experts OZ Lifting Products recently assisted in the construction of a new bridge across the Catawba River by providing two 30-Ton chain hoists to the project.

Irish Examiner reporter Dan McCarthy has recently shared his experiences walking Morocco in an exclusive website piece entitled 'Walking With Berbers'.

The Essex-based IT support company is keen to convince business owners that now is the time to implement that all-important IT disaster recovery plan.

Individuals who are looking for new information to assist them in their trading of binary options can now visit a central information portal for advice and assistance. In launching their new website, the team behind Binaryoptionsinfo.co.uk have focused on answering the common questions that are raised by those people who are new to this fast growing method of financial trading.

Obesity can result in poor self-image, low self-esteem and social isolation, all components leading to depression, with many experts in agreement that losing excess weight and consuming a healthy diet may help as part of an overall treatment for depression.

Fittnet is the latest social media website where people can find a large community of supporters as they work to obtain physical fitness.

Ready Meals (inc pizza) in France by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2012. This comprises packaged frozen, chilled and shelf stable pizzas and other ready meals. Market sizes are based on sales through all retail outlets and direct to consumer. Market size for Ready Meals (inc pizza) in France is given in EUR and tonne with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for France. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Myelofibrosis - Pipeline Review, H1 2013', provides an overview of the indication's therapeutic pipeline. This report provides information on the therapeutic development for Myelofibrosis, complete with latest updates, and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Myelofibrosis. Myelofibrosis - Pipeline Review, Half Year is built using data and information sourced from Global Markets Direct's proprietary databases, Company/University websites, SEC filings, investor presentations and featured press releases from company/university sites and industry-specific third party sources, put together by Global Markets Direct's team.

Baby Food in Finland by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2012. This comprises packaged dry and liquid products designed specifically for babies/infants. Market value and volume comprises sales through all retail channels including direct to consumer. Market size for Baby Food in Finland is given in EUR and tonne with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Finland. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) - Pipeline Review, H1 2013', provides an overview of the indication's therapeutic pipeline. This report provides information on the therapeutic development for Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), complete with latest updates, and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) - Pipeline Review, Half Year is built using data and information sourced from Global Markets Direct's proprietary databases, Company/University websites, SEC filings, investor presentations and featured press releases from company/university sites and industry-specific third party sources, put together by Global Markets Direct's team.

Games Hardware in South Africa by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2012. This market covers home console and handheld console games hardware. Peripherals, such as controllers and other gaming hardware accessories are excluded. Market size is based on all retail sales including direct to consumer. Market size for Games Hardware in South Africa is given in unit with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for South Africa. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Ready Meals (inc pizza) in Italy by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2012. This comprises packaged frozen, chilled and shelf stable pizzas and other ready meals. Market sizes are based on sales through all retail outlets and direct to consumer. Market size for Ready Meals (inc pizza) in Italy is given in EUR and tonne with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Italy. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Chronic Kidney Disease (Chronic Renal Failure) - Pipeline Review, H1 2013', provides an overview of the indication's therapeutic pipeline. This report provides information on the therapeutic development for Chronic Kidney Disease (Chronic Renal Failure), complete with latest updates, and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Chronic Kidney Disease (Chronic Renal Failure). Chronic Kidney Disease (Chronic Renal Failure) - Pipeline Review, Half Year is built using data and information sourced from Global Markets Direct's proprietary databases, Company/University websites, SEC filings, investor presentations and featured press releases from company/university sites and industry-specific third party sources, put together by Global Markets Direct's team.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Cervical Cancer - Pipeline Review, H1 2013', provides an overview of the indication's therapeutic pipeline. This report provides information on the therapeutic development for Cervical Cancer, complete with latest updates, and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Cervical Cancer. Cervical Cancer - Pipeline Review, Half Year is built using data and information sourced from Global Markets Direct's proprietary databases, Company/University websites, SEC filings, investor presentations and featured press releases from company/university sites and industry-specific third party sources, put together by Global Markets Direct's team.

Global Market Direct's pharmaceuticals report, "H. Lundbeck A/S - Product Pipeline Review - 2013" provides data on the H. Lundbeck A/S's research and development focus. The report includes information on current developmental pipeline, complete with latest updates, and features on discontinued and dormant projects.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the travel and tourism industry in Spain. It contains detailed historic and forecast data for inbound and outbound tourism. 'Inbound and Outbound Tourism in Spain to 2016: Market Databook' provides detailed insight into the operating environment of the travel and tourism industry in Spain. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Spanish travel and tourism value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the concrete equipment market in Australia. It contains detailed historic and forecast market value data for the concrete equipment market and its categories (mixer machines, transit mixers and other), including data by domestic production, supply balance, existing stock, imports and exports. 'Concrete Equipment in Australia to 2016: Market Databook' provides an overview and insight into the operating environment of the concrete equipment industry in Australia. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Australian construction value chain and for new players who are considering entering the market.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Anesthetic Effect - Pipeline Review, H1 2013', provides an overview of the indication's therapeutic pipeline. This report provides information on the therapeutic development for Anesthetic Effect, complete with latest updates, and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Anesthetic Effect. Anesthetic Effect - Pipeline Review, Half Year is built using data and information sourced from Global Markets Direct's proprietary databases, Company/University websites, SEC filings, investor presentations and featured press releases from company/university sites and industry-specific third party sources, put together by Global Markets Direct's team.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Keloids - Pipeline Review, H2 2013', provides an overview of the indication's therapeutic pipeline. This report provides information on the therapeutic development for Keloids, complete with latest updates, and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Keloids. Keloids - Pipeline Review, Half Year is built using data and information sourced from Global Markets Direct's proprietary databases, Company/University websites, SEC filings, investor presentations and featured press releases from company/university sites and industry-specific third party sources, put together by Global Markets Direct's team.

Away-from-home tissue and hygiene increased in value by 7% in 2012. Growth in AFH tissue and hygiene accelerated towards the end of the review period thanks to the improving economic conditions in Ecuador.

Spreads showed an improved performance in 2012. Retail volume and current value growth rates for the entire category were both up slightly on 2011, and markedly faster than the respective CAGRs for the review period. This was partly due to the fact that demand for spreads in general was still emerging from a relatively low base, with jams and preserves and honey being the only categories that were reasonably well developed. Accordingly, new launches, improvements in distribution and marketing...