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365 Connect, the New Orleans-based, award-winning online technology platform provider for the multifamily housing industry, announced today that the company has received a WebAward for its Mobile Leasing and Resident Platform. This prestigious international award further strengthens 365 Connect’s role as the leader in creating leading edge, web-based technology platforms for the multifamily housing industry.

The objective behind this project is to complete the development of the most technologically advanced chair built to date. VIPSeating Global is an organization that specializes in offering the ultimate seating comfort for one, two, or the entire family. The company’s patented design makes their products easy to set up and transport. NV Chair is the latest product from the company, and a funding of $100,000 is required to complete its creation.

Stephen Weinman is a 17-year-old high school student who has always struggled with what many would deem to be the simple things in life, such as everyday chores, schoolwork, and anything involving organization. Stephen has a mild to moderate case of Asperger’s syndrome, which renders him very absent-minded and almost completely incapable of organization. Stephen cannot concentrate on the usual things that are expected of him, and it frustrates him to levels that people without Asperger’s cannot grasp.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Arbor Pharmaceuticals, LLC. - Product Pipeline Review - 2014', provides an overview of the Arbor Pharmaceuticals, LLC.'s pharmaceutical research and development focus.

Saturated Polyester Resin Market by Application (Powder Coatings, Automotive Paints, Flexible Packaging, Coil & Can Coatings, Industrial Paints, PU Coatings & Others) & by Geography (NA, Europe, Asia-Pacific & ROW) - Global Trends & Forecast to 2019

The medium term growth story for Brazil's IT market is positive, but we continue to highlight downside in 2014 as a result of a weaker economic environment, particularly currency depreciation and declining confidence . Looking further ahead, t he Brazilian IT market is the largest in Latin America and will continue to be driven by a growing middle-class population and enterprise modernisation . There are also major opportunities in the retail hardware spending, with first-time buyer and upgrade/replacement opportunities in the PC market, strong demand for tablets (including procurements for education). Meanwhile, Brazil is also developing as a regional hub for emerging technologies, including machine-to-machine communications, Big Data and cloud computing.

Despite witnessing declining birth rates towards 2013, the birth rate in Indonesia which reached 17 births per 1,000 population in 2013 was considered high and baby and child-specific products remained attractive. New players therefore entered the category during 2013, aiming to take advantage of the robust sales growth of baby and child-specific products. They included a prominent player in beauty and personal care, Mandom Indonesia Tbk PT which collaborated with Rovio Entertainment Ltd to use the Angry Birds character in its new child-specific toiletries, skin care and hair care products. Meanwhile, Lafel Makmur Indonesia PT introduced a new premium brand from Australia, MooGoo, which are available not only for its baby and child-specific products, but also bath and shower and skin care.

Global Juices industry guide provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market share, market size (value and volume 2009-13, and forecast to 2018). The guide also contains descriptions of the leading companies including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

In 2013, digestive remedies recorded current value growth of 1% in Germany. The category benefited from developments such as new line extensions and new products from Boehringer Ingelheim. However, value growth in digestive remedies varied greatly, with digestive enzymes declining by 1% in current value terms while proton pump inhibitors recorded double-digit value growth of 23%.

Slow but positive change is expected in key trends and developments in pet products in 2014. The trends that shaped growth in 2013 are anticipated to continue in the short term. Pet products is predicted to register faster retail value sales growth in 2014, compared with the review period CAGR.

Facial Care in Japan by Mintel Market Sizes provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers anti-ageing, skin whiteners/lighteners, hydrating/moisturising, cleansers/toners, masks and specialised facial skin care products for women. It excludes medicated products such as acne treatments. Market value is based on sales through all retail channels including direct to consumer. It includes mass market and prestige lines but excludes the professional sector, including beauty salons, to the consumer. Market size for Facial Care in Japan is given in JPY with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Japan. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Dermatologicals continued its positive development in 2013. The growth derived from consumers' willingness to self-medicate to cure minor skin problems independently, rather than visiting a doctor. Hectic lifestyles and embarrassment were the key factors behind consumers' increasing willingness to self-medicate for dermatological problems.

The Future of the Feminine Hygiene Market in Romania to 2018 is the result of Canadean's extensive market research. The report presents detailed analysis on the Feminine Hygiene consumption trends in Romania, historic and forecast Feminine Hygiene consumption volumes and values at market and category level, brand share and distribution channel data. This report brings together Canadean Intelligence's research, modeling and analysis expertise in order to develop uniquely detailed market data. This allows domestic and foreign companies to identify the market dynamics to account for Feminine Hygiene sales overall and to know which categories and segments are showing growth in the coming years.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the plaster and lime products market in Argentina. It contains detailed historic and forecast market value data for the plaster and lime products market and its categories (plasterboard, plasters, gypsum and lime products), including data by domestic production, supply balance, existing stock, imports and exports. 'Plaster and Lime Products in Argentina to 2018: Market Databook' provides an overview and insight into the operating environment of the plaster and lime products industry in Argentina. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Argentinian construction value chain and for new players who are considering entering the market.

OTC Medications in UK by Mintel Market Sizes provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers analgesics, cough/cold/flu, gastro-intestinal, dermatological remedies and vitamins and minerals. It excludes products which require prescriptions but includes pharmacy approved. Market size comprises sales through all retail channels including direct to consumer. Market size for OTC Medications in UK is given in GBP with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for UK. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

In 2013, hosiery sales became increasingly polarised. On the one hand, economy products and private label were increasingly successful as a result of the economic crisis and constraints in purchasing power. Indeed, some Dutch consumers sought the cheapest options, a trend which was encouraged by the widening range of lower-priced imports on offer. On the other hand, innovative and high-tech products became increasingly popular, resulting in relatively flat sales growth.

Leggings showed the fastest growth among womenswear in 2013. The rapid growth of women's leggings was a trend for several years over the review period, but was able to keep up the high growth due to continuing popularity. Leggings is popular especially in females aged 10 to 30 with many merits. One of the many merits leggings have over women's shorts and trousers is that there is no size issue when purchasing. Most leggings come in one size and thus the purchasing decision can be made easily through the internet. The low unit price of leggings is also leading to compulsive purchases. Lastly, leggings comes in diverse forms and materials; thus seasonality does not apply to women's leggings. The item can be worn during all four seasons and come in many designs as long trousers, medium length trousers, or combined with a skirt. Consumers can choose which type fits most and own several colours for each season; black, charcoal, light grey, or dark blue.

HTG Molecular Diagnostics, Inc. (HTG) is a technology service provider. The company provides molecular-technology solutions. It provides services to biomarker discovery and companion diagnostic developers. The company's HTG Molecular Diagnostics EDGE system offers extraction-free gene expression results from FFPE tissue samples. HTG develops assays and reagent systems that provide quantitative gene expression analysis in formalin-fixed paraffin embedded tissue. The company provides extraction-free gene expression profiles that can measure miRNA and mRNA from source material for diagnostic applications. It also provides endogenous control array, custom array development, qSelect miRNA gene list, qSelect mRNA gene list, qDiscovery miRNA Version 16, clinical trial support, and ingenuity IPA data analysis services to pharmaceutical clients. HTG is headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, the US.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the aggregates market in Croatia. It contains detailed historic and forecast market value data for the aggregates market and its categories (construction sands, gravel & pebbles, crushed stone, chippings, waste-based aggregates and pre-coated aggregates), including data by domestic production, supply balance, existing stock, imports and exports. 'Aggregates in Croatia to 2018: Market Databook' provides an overview and insight into the operating environment of the aggregates industry in Croatia. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Croat construction value chain and for new players who are considering entering the market.

The reduction of total volume in 2013 was largely the consequence of the low purchasing power which followed the economic downturn during mainly 2010-2011, when austerity measures were also applied to public employees. However, the loss of purchasing power was compensated for by the lifestyle changes during the booming period 2006-2008, when consumers became more aware of the health benefits of juice. As a consequence, the perception of juice as natural remained active in consumers' minds, which led to a low decline rate in 2013 although unit prices remained high.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Functional (Non Ulcer) Dyspepsia - Pipeline Review, H2 2014', provides an overview of the Functional (Non Ulcer) Dyspepsia's therapeutic pipeline.

Increased marketing activities by producers and importers helped to drive the positive performance of fragrances in 2013. Producers and importers benefited from the rise in consumers' disposable incomes, increasing sales due to advertising and wider distribution. More consumers were able to afford products in the category, whilst established users traded up to higher-quality brands. Furthermore, as a result of increasingly urban lifestyles, most consumers were becoming more sophisticated in terms of their personal image, and gave priority to their public perception. These factors led to a rise in the number of consumers using fragrances in 2013, thereby resulting in the growth of the category.

The Emerging 5 Wine industry guide provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market share, market size (value and volume 2009-13, and forecast to 2018). The guide also contains descriptions of the leading companies including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

Sales of footwear recorded a somewhat better performance than sales of apparel in 2013, advancing by 2% in volume and 8% in value terms. The steeper increase in value terms is the result of the shift of consumer preference from budget category footwear to mid-priced or expensive footwear. Romanians in general are less price-sensitive when buying shoes in comparison with their purchase of apparel. The comfort of shoes and the quality of the material are very important criteria impacting consumer purchases.

The tobacco market (particularly cigarettes, which accounts for most volume sales) saw a weaker increase in 2013 than it did in 2012, as it recovered from the fuel price crisis of 2012, when pack prices increased for the first time in five years. Nevertheless, the volume growth in 2013 was actually slightly weaker than the growth over the review period, as demand for cigarettes has largely stabilised. The steady increase in demand was due to a decrease in illicit trade and a mild increase in...