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Increasing awareness of the positive effects of flavoured powder drinks, especially due to their link with milk, for growth in young children, led to strong growth of 11% in volume sales in 2011. These products are targeted towards young consumers with the tagline that consumption will lead to a better performance in studies and sports, which is an attractive proposition for parents. As more families are made aware of and gain the necessary means to afford these drinks for their children, the...

Considering the economic situation in Slovenia, it seems that the higher price of cigarettes has had a small but significant impact in the short term. The last survey, from 2010, showed that about 28% of men and 22% of women smoked. However, the proportion of smokers amongst men compared with previous years fell slightly faster than amongst women.

Volume sales of smartphones exceeded feature phones in Australia for the first time in 2011 as consumers adopted the enhanced features of smartphones which enable them to communicate and stay informed by giving them access to the latest news and their social networks. The soaring popularity of the Android operating platform allowed brands such as Samsung and LG to convert increasing numbers of Australian consumers to smartphones during 2011.

Gastro-Intestinal (GI) disorders are becoming more prevalent in our day to day life owing changing lifestyles, dietary habits and aging population. The effective therapeutics and sources or unknown causes of bleeding for some of the GI disorders are still an enigma to the medical industry due to lack of effective medical devices that reach the contours of small intestine. Although there are flexible endoscopes, they still cause discomfort to the patients due to insertion of wired tube into the body. The advancements in the field of medical science and technology and the emergence of micro and nanotechnology have paved the way for miniaturized wireless capsule endoscopes, also called as capsule endoscopes. These micro capsules can also be used for site-specific drug delivery and effective patient monitoring. This novel approach, enabled by Bio-MEMS is called as Smart Pills. This technology is not only comfortable for patients, but also enables the healthcare providers to take on-time remedical action effectively.

Biosimulation refers to computer aided simulation of biological processes and systems, an integral part of systems biology used in drug discovery and development. This report will analyze the potential of biosimulation in drug discovery and development. Biosimulation is used across the drug discovery and development program (such as target identification, target validation, lead discovery, lead optimization, preclinical and clinical test).

Global Markets Direct's, 'Ovarian Cancer - Pipeline Review, H2 2012', provides an overview of the indication's therapeutic pipeline. This report provides information on the therapeutic development for Ovarian 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 Ovarian Cancer. Ovarian 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, "ProtAffin Biotechnologie AG - Product Pipeline Review - 2012" provides data on the ProtAffin Biotechnologie AG's research and development focus. The report includes information on current developmental pipeline, complete with latest updates, and features on discontinued and dormant projects.

Global Market Direct's pharmaceuticals report, "Integrated BioTherapeutics, Inc. - Product Pipeline Review - 2012" provides data on the Integrated BioTherapeutics, Inc.'s research and development focus. The report includes information on current developmental pipeline, complete with latest updates, and features on discontinued and dormant projects.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Acromegaly - Pipeline Review, H2 2012', provides an overview of the indication's therapeutic pipeline. This report provides information on the therapeutic development for Acromegaly, complete with latest updates, and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Acromegaly. Acromegaly - 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, 'Candidiasis - Pipeline Review, H2 2012', provides an overview of the indication's therapeutic pipeline. This report provides information on the therapeutic development for Candidiasis, complete with latest updates, and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Candidiasis. Candidiasis - 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.

GlobalData's mining industry offering, "Indonesia Gold Mining Market Overview and Forecast to 2020: Trends, Fiscal Regime, Major Projects, and Competitive Landscape" provides a comprehensive understanding of the Gold mining industry in Indonesia. This report provides historical and forecast data on Gold mine production to 2020. In addition to this, the report also includes drivers and restraints affecting the industry, average Gold content per ton of ore produced, average cash cost per ounce of Gold produced, profiles of major Gold mining companies, information on major active and planned mines and regulations governing the industry.

GlobalData's mining industry offering, "China Gold Mining Market Overview and Forecast to 2020: Trends, Fiscal Regime, Major Projects, and Competitive Landscape" provides a comprehensive understanding of the Gold mining industry in China. This report provides historical and forecast data on Gold mine production to 2020. In addition to this, the report also includes drivers and restraints affecting the industry, average Gold content per ton of ore produced, average cash cost per ounce of Gold produced, profiles of major Gold mining companies, information on major active and planned mines and regulations governing the industry.

Wrapping & Paper Packaging: Global Industry Guide is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the Wrapping & Paper Packaging industry. It includes detailed data on market size and segmentation, textual analysis of the key trends and competitive landscape, and profiles of the leading companies. This incisive report provides expert analysis on a global, regional and country basis.

Global Market Direct's pharmaceuticals report, "FibroGen, Inc. - Product Pipeline Review - 2012" provides data on the FibroGen, Inc.'s research and development focus. The report includes information on current developmental pipeline, complete with latest updates, and features on discontinued and dormant projects.

Global Market Direct's pharmaceuticals report, "Phage Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Product Pipeline Review - 2012" provides data on the Phage Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s research and development focus. The report includes information on current developmental pipeline, complete with latest updates, and features on discontinued and dormant projects.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Gastric Motility Disorder - Pipeline Review, H2 2012', provides an overview of the indication's therapeutic pipeline. This report provides information on the therapeutic development for Gastric Motility Disorder, complete with latest updates, and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Gastric Motility Disorder. Gastric Motility Disorder - 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, 'Hairy Cell Leukemia - Pipeline Review, H2 2012', provides an overview of the indication's therapeutic pipeline. This report provides information on the therapeutic development for Hairy Cell Leukemia, complete with latest updates, and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Hairy Cell Leukemia. Hairy Cell Leukemia - 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.

TheeDesign Studio, a Raleigh web design and development company, is excited to announce that they have won the prestigious MarCom Gold Award in web design.

Construction businesses now have the opportunity of saving significantly on bulk purchases of phone systems, VoIP service/hosted VoIP plans, and more, all thanks to the new special VoIP offer from TelcoDepot.com. TelcoDepot.com is a provider of business phone system equipment and services covering VoIP phones, VoIP service, hosted PBX service, VoIP phone system equipment, telephone system accessories (such as phone headset units and more) and VoIP phone system support. Shop for leading phone systems and equipment from brands like Aastra, Allworx, Grandstream, NEC phone system products, TalkSwitch, Xblue and Yealink at affordable prices with great support options.

GBI Research's new report, "Retail Clinics - 2012 Yearbook", provides insights into the US retail clinic market, with coverage of the market landscape, key market trends, market drivers and restraints. The report provides market forecasts for the retail clinic industry until 2018 and the distribution of the retail clinics across the US. The key stakeholders and their issues are also addressed. The report provides an in-depth analysis of the competitive landscape, including the benchmarking of top companies, key trends on mergers and acquisitions, and licensing agreements involving retail clinics.

Magline was recently nominated for the Supply Chain Distinction Awards 2012 in the Supply Chain Technology and Best Collaboration categories. The Supply Chain Distinction Awards North America will be held on December 4, 2012 in Dallas, Texas. The event is hosted by World Trade Group Summits.

One of the pioneers in this technology is Dr. Hans Moravec, interviewed commented, “I have worked in the area of stereoscopic 3D vision for mapping the environment of mobile robots for over thirty years. The basic idea of using multiple sets of stereoscopic cameras to allow a robot to see three-dimensionally in all directions was occasionally discussed in my circles in the 1980s, but cameras and image digitizers were very expensive at that time, and computer memories and speeds too small to handle so many images effectively.”

Stephen Berry, President of SMT, stated, “It has become clear that 'solution driven' community colleges like Southwest, collaborating with local industry, are positioned to deliver targeted training that will dramatically improve workforce skills as well as deliver the requisite productivity improvement for manufacturers. Working with stakeholders in their market, Southwest is proactively leading the way and delivering the model solution for other schools that want to work closely with manufacturers and workforce professionals to improve employability and industrial performance."

Small Business Owners of America, a national company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, helps entrepreneurs grow their businesses into strong, sustainable and thriving enterprises. They do so by offering a plethora of critical products and services that are necessary for any small business. SBOOA is dedicated to providing the assistance, education and resources required for entrepreneurs to navigate the path of starting, operating and growing effective and profitable businesses.

Local Raleigh childcare center, Primary Beginnings, attended the Excellence in Leadership Child Care Conference organized by The North Carolina Licensed Child Care Association last month in Greensboro, North Carolina. Attendance to this conference is valuable as it provides childcare center directors and teachers with resources that allow them to succeed in developing the minds of young children.