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Outdoor lighting manufacturer, Patio Living Concepts announces its multiple collections of traditional lamp base designs will now boast the latest color trends in shades targeting home furnishings and specialty retail markets.

In today’s fickle economy, many people’s salaries are staying stagnant or even being decreased by companies, while the costs of goods and services are continuing to rise.

World Trademark Review, the first and only definite guide exclusively dedicated to identifying the world’s leading trademark service providers, has ranked the law firm of Espinosa | Trueba, P.L. as one of the best trademark law firms in the world, and has named Board Certified Intellectual Property attorney Jorge Espinosa, one of the firm’s founding members, as a top trademark law attorney. For the second consecutive year, both were top ranked and praised for their substantial experience of trademark prosecution and licensing. Espinosa is one of only three attorneys in Florida to receive this distinction.

The new DekoRRa line of plastic cover rocks are manufactured using a patented molding process called “Real-Rock.” What this does is create an incredibly realistic texture on the face of the rock. It also allows for variations in color. In a nutshell, these plastic rock covers look real!

Ace Site Creator announced today that their resources can help anyone build a successful affiliate marketing website with WordPress or other software. With simple-to-follow instructions and tips for both beginners and seasoned entrepreneurs, the company’s guides reveal the best ways make money online through affiliate marketing channels.

Mettler-Toledo India releases a new white paper on food safety, quality, GFSI and certifications to provide a comprehensive guidance for a given business under Indian regulatory frameworks.

GlacialLight, a sub-division of the experienced technology manufacturer GlacialTech Inc., extends an invitation to all business and media partners around the world to attend their display (Booth #B0517A, Hall 1) at the Taiwan International Lighting Show (TILS), to be held at the Taipei World Trade Center in Taipei, Taiwan, March 13-16, 2012.

Indusface, an award winning information security organization, is pleased to announce its venture into the African continent in the field of information security. The need for enhanced security in Africa has become imperative as it is amongst the world’s riskiest destinations for web users. With cyber crime on an all time high in Africa and the continent working persistently towards boosting internet security, electronic commerce, and electronic banking, making the need for a comprehensive Information security system extremely critical.

Dedicated to iPhone enthusiasts, iSkysoft releases the versatile iPhone Converter software for Mac, which allows users to rip any DVD and convert all popular videos to iPhone on Mac with ease.

Swipea, a Gamebit Labs brand that specializes in educational children activity books and eBook apps has recently released The Dream, World Explorer Edition, a premium activity storybook that is the first in its World Explorer series, which will encompass several titles that will allow children to explore the world from their iOS devices. At the same time, children will also learn about moral values and world culture understanding through fun and entertaining popular stories, each taken from the country it represents.

What do ordinary girls do when they are trying to buy a bikini? What will it look like when they emerge from the surf? Most girls would probably do this: they choose the bikini in the prettiest color, try it on, and look at their reflection in the changing room mirror for about five seconds before deciding to buy it. Then they can't help thinking why they look so different in their vacation photos.

This report gives detailed information on the Shunt Reactor market, focusing both on global and key Shunt Reactor markets. Drivers, restraints, challenges and revenue forecast, market share analysis and volume sales are covered for the global market. The report covers seven key countries for shunt reactor market. Market size by order intake, market size by volume, average pricing and market share analysis are covered at the country level.

Smiles are the ultimate universal language. Transcending race, religion and culture, no matter where a person travels in the world, the simple act of smiling signifies an open, welcoming demeanor.

Gazetteer specialists Aligned Assets have announced the dates for its annual user groups.

Viking River Cruises have announced plans to extend their company by branching out into the ocean cruising sector.

Reigate & Banstead Borough Council is addressing its carbon management programme through a variety of measures, including the installation of Voltis voltage optimisation units from UK manufacturer Marshall-Tufflex Energy Management. Marshall-Tufflex offer a range of products, including Voltis and IPSIS units which help organisations cut energy consumption, lower carbon emissions and save energy costs. The energy management company are pioneers in delivering new and effective solutions and achieving high environmental standards.

There’s a term being bandied about in the world of finance and it isn’t particularly complimentary. ‘Zombie’ debtors - so called because they can only afford to pay the interest on their debts each month - are another casualty of the ongoing debt crisis. Frances Coulson, president of the insolvency trade body R3, comments:

Ackergill Tower has teamed up with a luxury travel firm to offer an exclusive use package, to guests wanting a private castle stay.

As part of Southampton City Council’s Estates Regeneration programme, young people are being given the opportunity to gain skills for future job success, by working on their own neighbourhoods. The flagship £16m council estate rebuild at Hinkler Place in Thornhill has already seen the creation of new homes after the 1960s shopping and housing precinct was demolished for the new development, renamed Prospect Place. “It’s a fantastic opportunity for young people to get some experience,” said a source from Gateway Hampshire, “And to do that in their own neighbourhoods is a real motivating factor.”

The use of asset finance for vehicle tracking systems dates from the nineties, when the tracking systems could cost £1000 or more to buy. Leasing made sense to both customers and suppliers alike, as the cost could be spread over anything up to 5 years and the tax benefits of taking it as an operating cost instead of depreciation were significant. But during the credit boom some tracking companies took this financing model a step further and included the service charges for the contract in the amount to be financed. This had the potential to double the pay-out to the tracking company – to anything up to £2000 per unit.

The woes of the entertainment market continue, largely as a result of consumer reluctance to spend with entertainment retailers. A combination of piracy, free access to streaming services such as Spotify, Grooveshark, YouTube and the BBC iPlayer, and access to free apps and casual online games has reduced the value consumers attach to the ownership of entertainment products.

The robust spending by members of China's rapidly growing middle class is expected to continue in coming years, driving demand for a wide range of goods. In particular, demand for luxury goods and other premium products will remain high consumers attempt to live the good life. Spending growth will remain strong as the millions of Chinese living in the interior of the country increasingly adopt the habits of modern consumers.

The global vascular interventional devices market consist of devices used in both coronary and peripheral endovascular procedures which includes balloons, EVAR stent grafts, IVC filters, IVUS & angiography catheters, plaque modification devices, hemodynamic flow alteration devices and accessory devices. This Interventional Cardiology Devices Market was valued at $8.7 billion in 2011 and is poised to grow at a CAGR of 7.8% to reach $12.7 billion by 2016. Moreover, the global stents market for coronary and peripheral procedures was valued at $16.0 billion in 2011 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.5% to reach $25.2 billion by 2016.

Singapore offers tremendous opportunities for the private banking industry as a result of its status as the top wealth management centre in Asia. This report not only provides detailed forecasts on expected HNWI asset allocation of Singapore's HNWI and UHNWI to 2015, but gives the reader the crucial insight necessary to effectively act on those projections. In addition to providing a comprehensive and robust background of the Singapore economy, including, uniquely, detailed analysis of economic and political risks to HNWI wealth creation, the report provides robust projections of the volume, wealth and asset allocation of Singapore's HNWI. The report also couches these findings in an analysis of Singapore's Wealth Management and Private Banking sector, and the opportunities therein. What really sets the report apart is its analysis and presentation of the demographic trends and findings of the proprietary WealthInsight HNWI Database.

India has one of the most lucrative health and wellness tourism markets in the world. The Indian health and wellness market recorded remarkable growth during the review period (2007-2011), which was driven by factors such as the Indian government's favorable policies and initiatives, and improvements in the country's healthcare services, including reduced costs and waiting times plus improved healthcare infrastructure. Despite being smaller in size than developed countries, India's health and wellness tourism industry is developing rapidly on both the regional and national level. Furthermore, the country holds enormous potential for future growth in the market.