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Many people believe that exposure to cold temperatures during the winter months leads to weight loss by increasing heat production, or thermogenesis, in the body. Others believe that the accumulation of extra fat during the winter is the body's way of protecting it by developing an "extra layer" for warmth. Neither of these myths are entirely true.

According to the recent Gallup-Healthways Wellbeing Index, Americans are getting fatter. The percentage of obese adults is up by more than 2 percent with trends rising in 2014 to 27.7%. Gallup-Healthways reports that this is the highest obesity rate measured in America during the past 7 years. Trends show that Americans who were previously ranked as being overweight have now moved into the obesity category. Surprisingly, Americans aged 65 and older have seen the sharpest incline, rising 4%, followed by the 45 to 64 age group, Midwestern Americans and, finally, women in general. The report states that, while it is well-known that obesity is associated with physical health problems, it is also linked to other elements of well-being and is linked closely to those who earn lower incomes.

An investor, who purchased shares of eHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ:EHTH), filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California over alleged violations of Federal Securities Laws by eHealth, Inc. in connection with certain allegedly false and misleading statements made between October 31, 2014 and January 14, 2015.

An investigation on behalf of current long-term investors in shares of NetScout Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTCT) shares was announced over potential breaches of fiduciary duties by certain officers and directors at NetScout Systems.

In an article that was released on Jan. 5th 2015 on NissanNews.com, Nissan announced that they had a record-breaking year in regards to their total United States sales. What's more, the company went on to say that they broke sales records in regards to many of their models, and that one particular model that stood out this past year was their Altima model. As a leading online auto parts retailer, Parts Geek makes it a priority to offer affordable auto parts for many top-selling vehicle makes and their particular models. Therefore, those who are looking for Altima parts will be pleased to find that Parts Geek has expanded their Nissan Altima inventory to feature over 6,700 products.

The Report "Patient Registry Software Market by Delivery Mode (Subscription, Ownership), Functionality (Population Health Management, Point of Care, Care Management), Database (Diabetes, Cancer, Cardiovascular, Chronic & Rare Disease) & by End User - Forecast to 2019" provides a detailed overview of the major drivers, restraints, challenges, opportunities, current market trends, and strategies impacting the patient registry software market along with the estimates and forecasts of the revenue.

As the UK's public spaces diminish, landscape architects and designers turned their attention more and more to developing interesting, innovative roof garden, terrace and balcony designs. Having developed a range of products especially geared towards roof garden and balcony installation, Hastings-based Kinley Systems targets the forefront of 2015's booming year of roof garden developments.

There are huge amount of soccer fans around the world and they show their love for football in different ways. Some like to wear the shirts of their favourite football clubs while some wear the shoes and accessories worn by their favourite stars. Today people not only wear the shoes for casual purposes but there are many people who like to buy them while playing for their clubs. One of the online stores selling various branded soccer shoes is the Prouksoccer.

According to new market research report "Field Service Management Market by Solution (Work Order Management, Schedule and Dispatch, Inventory Management), by Service, by Deployment Type (Cloud, and On-Premise), by User Type (SMBs and Enterprise), by Industry Vertical & by Region - Global Forecasts to 2019", published by MarketsandMarkets, defines and segments the global FSM market into various sub-segments with an in-depth analysis and forecasting of market sizes. The report also defines the driving factor for the market, restraints, and opportunity along with the current trend adoption in this market.

An investigation for investors, who currently hold NYSE:DVA shares, is ongoing concerning potential breaches of fiduciary duties by certain officers and directors of DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc, formerly DaVita Inc, that caused damages to the company and NYSE:DVA stockholders.

An investigation on behalf of investors of Trinity Industries Inc (NYSE:TRN) shares over potential securities laws violations by Trinity Industries and certain of its directors and officers was announced.

A current investor in NASDAQ:CONN shares filed a lawsuit against directors of CONN'S, Inc. over alleged breaches of fiduciary duties that caused damages to the company and NASDAQ:CONN stockholders.

A lawsuit was filed by a current investor in shares of Saba Software, Inc. (OTCMKTS:SABA, formerly NASDAQ:SABA) against certain directors.

An investigation on behalf of investors of WPX Energy Inc (NYSE:WPX) shares over potential securities laws violations by WPX Energy and certain of its directors and officers in connection certain financial statements was announced.

A deadline is coming up on February 16, 2015 in the settlement reached in the securities class action lawsuit filed on behalf of investors who purchased American Depositary Shares (ADS) of Ambow Education Holding Ltd (NYSE: AMBO) between August 5, 2010 through and including February 27, 2013, and held such American Depositary Shares through at least May 16, 2012.

Every woodworker understands the risks of their career or hobby. Table saws are one of the most dangerous tools in any work shop and the most recent statistics show that as many as 10 amputations occur during their use every day in the United States. With these devastating statistics in mind, Micro Jig has designed their hand-saving tool, which is now protecting the hands and fingers of busy woodworkers. Additionally, the company is launching a campaign to help more woodworkers become aware of the safety options available to them.

Urban Barns Foods Inc. (OTCQB: URBF)("Urban Barns"), an innovative food producer dedicated to growing consistent, healthy and fresh vegetables year round using its proprietary Cubic Farming™ method, is pleased to provide its shareholders with an update on its research and development (R&D) activities at McGill University.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Raynauds Disease - Pipeline Review, H2 2014', provides an overview of the Raynauds Disease's therapeutic pipeline.

The strengthened state censorship in 2013 of controlling gifts to authorities took the anti-corruption crackdown to a higher level and resulted in a severe decline in sales of high mechanical and analogue watches in China. As a result, consumers remained cautious about spending on high-end watches in order to avoid drawing the attention of anti-bribery forces. After a year of intensive anti-corruption crackdown, watches recorded a gradual recovery in 2014 due to an upturn in consumer confidence.

The Wellington Agency, one of the country's leading domestic staffing agencies, announced that it has added a number of highly talented and experienced personal chefs to its staffing roster. These private chefs are available for live-in or independent service in Manhattan, Palm Beach, Los Angeles, and other cities the company serves. As demand in the city for such services has grown in recent years, The Wellington Agency has become one of the top sources of personal chefs for hire in NYC, and the recent addition of more qualified candidates to the company's listings will allow it to help even more Manhattanites find the perfect chef for their needs.

All major metrics indicate that the commercial real estate market will grow in 2015. Growing yields and rental rates , particularly in the retail sector , support the argument that the real estate sector in Vietnam will be one of the fastest growing across the globe in the long term .

Spirits is mainly represented by vodka in Uzbekistan. Sales of brandy, liqueurs, rum, tequila and whiskies continue growing, but their sales remain very negligible, and altogether accounted for about 1% of total volume sales in 2013. This was a result of joint factors such as absence of domestic production of spirits other than vodka, traditionally poor supply of imported products, low consumer awareness hence low interest in them and therefore absence of consumption habits and culture for...

BMI has revised our oil production forecasts for the Congo Brazzaville heading into 2015, when we expect a near 30% uplift in crude production with the arrival of new offshore projects. In addition, news of a significant discovery by ENI near its Marine XII field in late 2014 provides additional possibility of a long - term swing to the upside for the country in the upstream sector. However, until the reserves are booked, our forecast still holds to a long - term production decline.

There are significant opportunities for independent power producers (IPPs) turbine manufacturers and private investors in Vietnam's thermal power generation sector - particularly the coal segment. A flurry of private sector activity in the coal sector will be supported by rapid growth in electricity demand and market deregulation, as well as delays to nuclear expansion and insuf ficient domestic gas supplies.

We have downgraded our domestic auto sales forecast for Taiwan, and now expect total sales growth to come in at 10.2%, from our previous forecast of 13.4%. This is largely underpinned by a weaker economic outlook that will extend into 2015. According to the Taiwan Transportation Vehicle Manufacturers Association (TTVMA) auto sales grew by 6.5% year-on-year (y-o-y) in October, bringing sales growth for the first 10 months of 2014 to 9.0% y-o-y, with accumulated sales coming in at 81,412 units. Passenger car sales have outperformed the sector, with sales expanding by 11.7% y-o-y for the period January-October, while commercial vehicle (CV) sales contracted by 2.4% y-o-y.