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Assistance League® of Greater Portland today announced that Albina Co., Inc. has donated $10,000 to support the local chapter of the national nonprofit Assistance League.

Triangle Carpet Specialists, a full service flooring company located in Cary, North Carolina is excited to announce the launch of their mobile flooring showroom.

Palmer Trinity School is pleased to announce the promotions of Dr. Manjula Salomon to Associate Head of School for Academic Affairs; Danny Reynolds to Associate Head of School for External Relations; and Suzanne Gottlieb Calleja to Associate Head of School for Communications and Strategic Partnerships.

Lift 23 Corp, in conjunction with it's retail partner Outpost Sunsport (located in Fort Collins, CO), has donated over 70 pairs of Lift 23 premium ski/snow socks to the Shining Stars kids participating in this year's Aspen Winter Games.

With nonprofits so critical to strong communities, we seek investors who will make nonprofits stronger by directly funding their marketing. This project showcases the work of Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco, Juma Ventures, and Trust for Public Land (TPL).

The Australian dairy sector which is a $13 billion farm, manufacturing and export industry has the potential to become one of the country's key growth areas and is attracting foreign funding. The key challenge facing the sector currently is the inability to grow milk production. Milk production has been consistently falling over the past decade and was 9.2 billion litres in 2014 down from 11.2 billion litres in 2011. Australia is currently the world's fourth largest dairy exporter. South East Asia forms the largest region of export by value followed by Greater China. Since local production is in line with Australian population growth, the export market provides the boost to increase production. China has emerged as the largest export market for Australian dairy products and the country is looking forward to the finalization of a free trade agreement with China.

The United States is the leading gaming market in the world followed by China and Japan. While Japan's console gaming market has stagnated, the online gaming market is fast growing. The consumer focus has shifted from dedicated game platforms offered by players such as Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft to online games.

EASY DRUG CARD today announced a new iPhone and Android app that allows users to access its discount pharmacy network and drug pricing tool via an app. This gives users the ability to reap significant savings on prescription medications at local pharmacies across the country. The new EasyDrugCard app, developed by Reinvolve of Colorado Springs, is a free mobile application designed with easy-to-use navigation of its drug pricing tool, pharmacy locator, FAQs, and discount card information. The new app is immediately available to the entire community of uninsured, under-insured or any individuals that currently pay full price for their medications.

Whitehats, a leading IT Support and solutions provider based in Dubai, is today celebrating its 8th anniversary. Member of Pharaon Group of companies; Whitehats has achieved numerous milestones in the period spanning over 8 illustrious years. Whitehats has ventured into various services and solutions related to the field of IT and are committed to expand its services further more to facilitate its large list of esteemed clients.

Report forecast the Global PLA market to grow at a CAGR of 19.97 percent over the period 2014-2019.

Report forecast the Global Portable X-ray and CT Scan Devices market to grow at a CAGR of 7.51 percent over the period 2014-2019.

The Future of the Libyan Defense Industry - Market Attractiveness, Competitive Landscape and Forecasts to 2020 report provides readers with detailed analysis of both historic and forecast defense industry values, factors influencing demand, the challenges faced by industry participants, analysis of industry leading companies, and key news.

West Central Produce, the largest distributor of fresh produce specialty products in Los Angeles, announced today that the company has upgraded its distribution center to a high-tech new facility in Norwalk. This marks the first move for West Central in the nearly 50 years since the company's founding. At 200,000 square feet, the new Norwalk facility also provides the company with more than 50% additional operating space from its original 130,000-square-foot facility in Downtown Los Angeles's produce district.

Cell separation technologies are used to separate cells from group of various cells. The separations of cells are based on their physical properties such as shape, size and protein expression. Cell separation techniques play a vital role in the treatment of chronic diseases, such as AIDS and cancer. In addition, it is widely used in stem cell research and cancer research.

Diabetes refers to a group of metabolic disease characterized by high blood sugar level. Diabetes occurs due to inadequate secretion of insulin inside the pancreas. Some of the common symptoms for diabetes are frequent urination, excessive thirst, increased hunger, weight loss and tiredness. Type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes are three types of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease occurred due to high blood glucose level whereas, type 2 diabetes is a lifelong chronic diseases caused due to excess secretion of insulin inside the body. In type 1 diabetes, the immune system is activated against self-insulin producing cells. This results into low production of insulin and also disrupts blood glucose homeostasis. In type 1 diabetes, exposure to viral infection such as mumps and coxsackie viruses results into pancreas damage which results into low insulin secretion. Type 1 diabetes is highly prevalent in young people and children whereas type 2 diabetes is common type of diabetes. Some of the common symptoms for type 2 diabetes are overweight, high blood pressure and high triglycerides. Diabetes is treated with the help of insulin delivery devices and drugs. Diabetes diagnostic devices includes analog blood meter, test strips, lancets and lancing devices whereas, insulin delivery devices includes insulin syringe, insulin pump, insulin pen and insulin jet injectors. Severe problems such as blindness, kidney failure, coronary heart disease and strokes may result due to lack of proper treatment.

Ostomy is a surgically created opening, called as stoma, in the body. It is a surgical opening for the collection of waste products, such as urine, stool and mucus, from urinary bladder and intestine externally. Depending on the type of condition and needs of the patient an ostomy can be permanent or temporary. Different kinds of ostomies are named according to the organ involved such as urostomy, colostomy and ileostomy. Some of the ostomy products are ostomy care accessories and ostomy drainage bags. Ostomy drainage bags are specialty bags sited outside the patient's body for waste collection such as stool, mucus and urine. It is used in conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal cancer, prostate cancer and other kidney and digestive diseases. Depending on the type of surgery ostomy bags are classified as urostomy bags, colostomy bags and ileostomy bags. Colostomy bags and ileostomy bags are further of two types: closed and drainable ostomy drainage bags. Ostomy drainage bag has one-piece system or two-piece system pouches. It is attached to the abdomen by the skin barrier over and around the stoma to collect the waste. It is usually attached away from the belt line. Some of the complications associated with use of ostomy drainage bags are prolapsed stoma, sore skin, food bolus blockage, stoma retention and parastomal hernia.

Formic acid, also known as methanoic acid or formylic acid or aminic acid, is a simplest form of carboxylic acid. It is a colorless liquid having a strong and penetrating odor. Formic acid is use widely as an antibacterial agent and preservative in cattle feeds. The various other application of formic acid is found in manufacturing process of pesticide, leather, color dyes, and pharmaceuticals. It is used during the process of pickling in leather industries.

Fruit concentrates are primarily used in the beverages industry to manufacture fruit juices and nectars. Concentrates are also used as natural sweeteners and to produce natural food colours. Manufacturers use fruit concentrates in variety of food items so that customers perceive their products as natural. Fruit concentrates increase the nutrient level and reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease. Consumption of fruit supplements on a routine basis increases the serum concentration of major vitamins such as vitamin C and vitamin E. Consumption of fruit supplements or fruit juices helps individuals to achieve their food intake requirement. Purees are produced by grinding, pressing or blending vegetables or legumes into a paste or thick liquid. Fruit concentrates are derived from fruit juices after removing the water content. These and are usually thinner than puree and higher in sugar content. Products such as sauces, soups and drinks require puree as a base. Longer shelf life of puree and concentrates makes them suitable base products/ingredients for food processors and downstream manufacturer. Puree Fruit purees taste like fresh fruits and also offer similar benefits.

Soluble corn fibres are healthy fibres that are used as ingredients in a large number of food items and beverages. It falls under the category of functional fibre or prebiotic ingredient. An emerging market for prebiotics translates into a potential market for soluble corn fibre ingredients. These are short-chain fatty acids stable with many food ingredients. With growth in processed foods industry, the demand for dietary fibres is increasing across the food industry. Soluble corn fibre can be easily incorporated in confectionery items, bakery products, sauces, cereal bars, chocolate bars, cold beverages and soups. These fibres are generally added in food or beverages to boost their fibre content without sacrificing taste or texture.

Wood coatings refer to the process of refining or protecting a wooden surface, especially in the production of furniture. Wood coating applications include: interior wood, small furniture, panels, tables, cupboards, chairs, office furniture, kitchen furniture, doors and staircases among others. There are generally three types of wood coating: evaporative, reactive and coalescing. Wood coating starts with sanding either by hand or scraping. Imperfections or nail holes on the surface may be filled using wood filler. Often, the wood's color is changed by staining, bleaching, or any other techniques. Once the wood surface is prepared and stained, the coating is applied. It usually consists of several coats of shellac, drying oil, paint, wax or lacquer. Finally, the surface may be polished using wool, steel, rotten stone or other materials, depending on the shine desired. In addition, a final coat of wax is applied over the finish to add a degree of protection.

Adsorption is a process in which ions, atoms or molecules from a liquid, dissolved liquid or gas adheres to a surface. In this process a thin film is created on the adsorbent by the adsorbate. Adsorption is a consequence of surface energy similar to surface tension. Adsorption exists in many natural, biological, chemical and physical systems that have applications in the industrial sector. Adsorbents are usually in the form of rods, spherical pellets and moldings that has 0.5 to 10mm diameter. Adsorbents that are regarded to be effective must have resistance to high abrasion, thermal stability with small pore diameters and must have a distinct pore structure which helps in speedy transport of gaseous vapours. Industrial adsorbents are classified as carbon based compounds that are non-polar and hydrophobic that includes materials such as graphite and activated carbon; oxygen containing compounds that are polar and hydrophilic including material such as zeolites and silica gel; polymer-based compounds which are non-polar or polar functional groups in a polymer matrix.

Polyvinyl Chloride generally known as PVC is a polymer which is widely produced after polyethylene and polypropylene. It is said to be the third largest most widely produced polymer. PVC is preferred against traditional materials that include iron, copper or wood in a number of profile applications due to its operational efficiencies and benefits. Pure polyvinyl chloride is a brittle solid white in color and slightly soluble in tetrahydrofuran whereas insoluble in alcohol. It can be made flexible and soft by adding plasticizers and phthalates. In flexible and soft form, PVC is used in electrical cable insulation, plumbing and inflatable products and some applications which can replace rubber. PVC has high mechanical and hardness properties, which enhance along with molecular weight and gradually decrease with rising or increasing temperature. PVC decomposes at high temperature as its heat stability is very poor. It has good insulation properties but owing to its high polar nature, its electrical insulation property is less significant to non-polymers that include polypropylene and polyethylene.

Propylene glycol, also known as 1,2-propane-diol, is a multifunctional chemical used in several industrial fields, pharmaceuticals, food and cosmetics. Conventionally, it is obtained from petroleum based feedstock for industrial scale production. Recent developments have uncovered a new technique for obtaining propylene glycol from corn starch. The process involves production of carbohydrates from starch.

E-tailing refers to the use of advanced technology to sell a range of products online to customers. E-tailing, also known as electronic-tailing or electronic retailing is a subset of e-commerce, which encapsulates all commerce carried out via the internet, a global system of interconnected computer networks. E-tailing or e-retailing offers lower prices and a wider range of products to selectfrom compared to those available at brick-and-mortar retail shops. In addition, e-tailing has the potential to offer more information to consumers to help make a shopping decision. Perhaps the most important benefit of e-tailing is the ability to use the internet platform to personalize information according to individual needs.The modern concept of e-tailing has forced retailers to open online stores creating opportunities to expand their business beyond geographical boundaries. Online storeshelp boost sales through websites.

A microgrid is a modern small-scale electricity system used to generate, distribute and regulate the flow of electricalpower. It includes distributed energy resources and multiple loads which enable it to interconnect with other electrical grids as well as operate in a parallelpower generation environment. Microgrids can be used to generate power from both renewable and non-renewable energy sources. There are different types of microgrids. The first one is true microgrid or customer microgrid, which is self-governed, has a regulatory structure and is compatible with the current technology. The second type is utility or community microgrid or milligrid which involves a division of regulated grid.The thirdvariety is virtual microgrid orvgrid.It covers multiple sites'distributed energy resources (DER) and are coordinated in a manner such that they can be presented as a single unit to the grid.