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Utilities will invest billions of dollars over the next 20 years in deploying their smart grids.It includes: Assessment of the drivers and barriers to smart grid deployment, and how these will influence market evolution. Identification of the principal areas of technology investment in the smart grid, in terms of capital and operational expenditure. Commentary on the key trends and drivers for each type of smart grid technology. The report provides detailed global forecasts for investment in smart grid technologies over the period 2010 to 2030. Data series include: Total smart grid capex and opex o by region (Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East/Africa, North America, Central/Latin America) o by country for 10 major economies (China, USA, India, Japan, Germany, Brazil, France, UK, Spain, South Korea) Total global capex on: o Smart meters o Communications systems o Distribution automation o Substation automation o IT systems Infrastructure management systems (including distribution management, outage management, MDMS, demand response) Billing and customer care (and web sites) Storage, servers, hardware, etc.

Justine Skin Care products, a direct-selling company in South Africa, can now be bought online from Just-Skincare’s website and be delivered nationwide. Their products include beauty, cosmetics and perfumes for men and women. “Previously you had to search for Justine consultants endlessly, now Justine customers have the ability to shop online,” said marketing manager Danie Truter.

The evergreen supercar in miniature with both vintage and contemporary styling had a fantastic time at this years Geneva Motor Show. Three reasons contribute to this success, and to the upsurge in interest in Mini Car Hire as a result. Bringing together all the reflections from Switzerland in one, we share these three sources of celebration of which this little stunner can be proud.

Ioan Systems has released new software - Record from Webcam 30fps MPEG video.

V.I.P. Penny Stocks, an online Penny Stock NewsLetter and penny stock research firm, is excited to announce the ability of investors to now signup for their free email alerts to profit on the next hot penny stock. Recently, subscribers of their penny stock alert news letter were able to participate in hot penny stocks such as 2,500% on LYJN, 300% on RCFEF, 165% on NXPN and a whopping %8100% on the big winner CMGR.

A lawsuit was filed for investors in NYSE:AH shares over alleged securities laws violations by Accretive Health, Inc. Deadline: June 25, 2012 and NYSE:AH stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

An investigation on behalf of investors in NASDAQ:RGEN shares over possible securities laws violations by Repligen Corporation was announced and NASDAQ:RGEN stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

A lawsuit was filed for investors in NYSEAMEX:HUSA shares over alleged securities laws violations by Houston American Energy Corporation. Deadline: June 26, 2012 and AMEX:HUSA stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

An investor in NASDAQ:RDEA shares filed a lawsuit in effort to stop the proposed merger between Ardea Biosciences, Inc. and AstraZeneca and NASDAQ:RDEA stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

A lawsuit was filed for investors in shares of Qiao Xing Universal Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ:XING) over alleged securities laws violations. Deadline: June 26, 2012 and NASDAQ:XING stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

An investigation on behalf of investors of GeoResources, Inc. (NASDAQ:GEOI) in connection with the takeover was announced and NASDAQ:GEOI stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

A survey by LEADSExplorer revealed that only a minority of people will provide their real contact details. This is the biggest roadblock for any marketing campaign whatsoever which can only be solved by knowing more about the visitor like company, location, language and interest.

Extreme Tactical Dynamics, a specialists in LED lighting, mainly LED Police Lights, LED Dash Lights and Under Cover LED Lights, announces a free pair of ECHO48 Surface Mount LED Lights with the purchase of their LED Stealth Commander Visor Light Bar. The offer is available immediately to the public and expected to be widely sought after by law enforcement and first responders personnel and departments. The LED Stealth Commander Visor Light Bar is available for purchase at Extreme Tactical Dynamics online and retails for $329.96. The LED Stealth Commander Visor Light Bar is the elite Visor Light Bar chosen by first responders and law enforcement personal all over the globe.

Published by Canadean, Quarterly Beverage Tracker provides a detailed analysis of the latest developments in the beverage market. With a combination of textual commentary, analysis and data tables.

The first two months of 2012 has seen the internal unrest that erupted in Syria in 2011 steadily worsen, as popular uprisings against several incumbent rulers swept across the North African and Mediterranean region. What initially resembled a peaceful uprising against the regime of President Bashar al-Assad has deteriorated into an open, violent insurrection. Determined opposition against Assad's regime has taken route in the country, particularly in and around Syria's third-largest city of Homs.

BMI View: Subdued oil demand growth means the prospects for refiners and fuels distributors - already facing strong competition and struggling to maintain investment - are not good. The gas market has greater potential, both in terms of rising domestic demand and the scope to re-sell surplus LNG through regional pipeline links. Recent refinery closures point to a tighter and more volatile domestic fuels market.

The ever-deepening eurozone debt crisis is proving a major challenge to Germany's economic growth model. Further escalation of the crisis, which could see a sovereign or a financial institution default, may tip the balance and result in a major recession in Europe's biggest economy, which almost certainly would drag global growth into recession as well. For the time being we continue to hold to our 'muddlethrough' scenario for the eurozone despite acknowledging enormous risks of a break-up of the European monetary union. Somewhat more encouraging for Germany's longer-term growth outlook is the improvement witnessed in the domestic demand picture. Key to the improved performance of German households has been the continued decline in the unemployment rate, which fell to a post-reunification low of 6.8% in December 2011.

As 2012 ushers in the second year of China's 12th Five-Year Plan (2011-2015), we expect the changes and reforms enacted in 2011 to continue. Smaller and more inefficient mines will be closed, mid-sized miners will be merged, and the restructuring of the country's mining industry to fit the Five-Year Plan's environmental standards will continue.

The lending interest rate of the Danish Central Bank remained stable for a period of over one year. However, this period of historically low interest rates ended on 8 April 2011, when the Central Bank, Nationalbanken, raised the rate from 0.75% to 1% and then 1.25% in July. However, by December the rate had been reduced back to 0.75% in response to a cut in the ECB interest rate as The Danish Krone is pegged to the European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM).

Although French consumers were less price sensitive than in 2008-2009, the home cooking trend remained strong in 2010 and 2011. Despite economic recovery, the return of traditional cooking sustained sales of sauces, dressings and condiments. Manufacturers took advantage of the ongoing fad for cooking and demand for convenience to boost the use of culinary aids at home. These trends boosted all types of cooking sauces. There was also a strong emulation trend among A brands, which competed with...

The industry of retail tissue and hygiene is more consolidated than others; however, in the face of economic recession, branded manufacturers are stepping up their geographic expansion to sustain future growth. While competition in core BRIC countries has already become intense, less crowded frontier markets offer international players more opportunities as consumption picks up. Mergers and acquisitions are favoured by companies for faster results but lower risks...

Biotechnology is the application of science and technology to living organisms as well as parts, products and models thereof, to alter living or non-living materials for the production of knowledge and biotechnology products and services. The definition of biotechnology as used by the US Census Bureau and the National Science Foundation is the application of molecular and cellular processes to solve problems, conduct research, and create goods and services.

Pharmaceuticals - Global Group of Eight (G8) Industry Guide is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the Pharmaceuticals industry in each of the G8 (United States, Canada, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Russia and Japan) countries. The report includes easily comparable data on market value, volume, segmentation and market share, plus full five year market forecasts. It examines future problems, innovations and potential growth areas within the market.

Airlines: Global Industry Almanac is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the Airlines 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.

The 'Packaging Annual Deal Report' will help dealmakers to effectively and efficiently gain an in-depth understanding into deal activity in the global packaging industry in 2011.