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The enhancement of Robocoin’s network of machines would be capable to store, access, and transfer bitcoins from any ATM or Robocoin’s “branch” in a blink of an eye without the need for the users to wait for the verification on the the public ledger of transactions in the cryptocurrency. Withdrawals in cash from bitcoin assets can also be made via these machines.

Today’s announcement of MT-100 Series flashlights from NIGHTSTICK, a leading innovator in professional lighting solutions, proves a flashlight doesn’t have to be large and heavy to deliver superior results. The NIGHTSTICK Mini-TAC MT-100 Series is a product line of four flashlights measuring no longer than 5.6” in total body length. Each model features a CREE LED and a deep parabolic reflector to create a tight, long throw beam for unbelievable distance illumination.

While Android, Motorola, the social media, and virtual reality are all being warned by the Department of Defense’s Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office (CTTSO), bitcoin is also being listed as an area of concern posing threats to national security.

As local consumers become more price-orientated, the development of new products continued to increase the demand for value for money nappies and diapers among the lower and mid income buyers. Upper class shoppers' interest in added value and niche oriented products also continued growing, although they demanded good cost/value ratio in order to justify the higher unit prices of these goods. Polarisation is a direct result of the on-going economic scenario in Costa Rica, where a significant...

MarketLines' Vallourec SA Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Partnerships & Alliances and Investments report includes business description, detailed reports on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), divestments, capital raisings, venture capital investments, ownership and partnership transactions undertaken by Vallourec SA since January 2007. These reports offer a comprehensive breakdown of the organic and inorganic growth activity undertaken by an organization to sustain its competitive advantage.

Grocery retailers saw another strong year of growth in 2013, with a 12% increase in current value terms. The growth, however, was partly attributable to the increasing unit price of groceries, following the fuel hike in June 2013. The impact of the significant increase in fuel price was doubled given the timing of the fuel hike, which was two weeks prior to the fasting month and close to the Hari Raya Idul Fitri period. Grocery retailers usually increase their prices during such period, as it...

Recently in Tunisia, canned grilled salads 'Salata Mechweya' became a new trend in Tunisian cuisine, because these days, women do not have time to prepare traditional salad which takes a lot of time. In addition, the quality of canned slata mechweya became better than before, also the packaging has changed and taken the form of glass bottles with olive oil. Indeed, slata mechweya enjoyed a good performance in foodservice, as it is popular in fast food and other full-service restaurants.

"Still & Sparkling Wine Market in Honduras: Databook to 2017" is the result of Canadean's extensive market research covering the Still & Sparkling Wine market in Honduras.

MarketLines' voestalpine AG Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Partnerships & Alliances and Investments report includes business description, detailed reports on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), divestments, capital raisings, venture capital investments, ownership and partnership transactions undertaken by voestalpine AG since January 2007. These reports offer a comprehensive breakdown of the organic and inorganic growth activity undertaken by an organization to sustain its competitive advantage.

2013 saw two major trends: consumers continued to prefer multiuse cleaners rather than task-specific products and many switched to cheaper products like bleach. Although task-specific products like bathroom and oven cleaners are still seen as more effective in cleaning specific surfaces multipurpose cleaners are perceived as more efficient in terms of convenience. They can be used for different types of surfaces and consumers prefer to stock one product rather than several ones. Furthermore,...

Growth in total yoghurt and sour milk drinks current value sales in 2013 was up on 2012, and also faster than the 5-year CAGR. Similarly, most individual product categories showed moderately better performances in retail volume sales terms as compared to 2012 and/or the review period as a whole. This general improvement was mainly due to signs that the worst of the economic crisis was over, with renewed confidence about the short to medium term outlook for the domestic economy leading many...

Canned/preserved food in Serbia was again faced with a decrease in demand in 2012. Although competition is very strong and canned/preserved food is quite developed, in that the product range is very wide across all price bands, the biggest problem is very poor demand which makes competition even stronger. The consumer base has become smaller and it is very hard for companies to retain customers and attract new ones.

Following the 2008 Chinese melamine debacle, in which Fonterra-backed Sanlu Group fatally poisoned several Chinese infants, Fonterra Co-operative experienced another scare with a potential botulism outbreak causing bacterial contamination in one of its factory lines in 2013. This unwanted negative publicity put pressure on Fonterra Co-operative (the largest supplier of milk and milk by-products in New Zealand) to thoroughly investigate its health and safety processes. Despite this, however, an...

The Genitourinary Symptoms Partnering 2009-2014 provides understanding and access to the genitourinary symptoms partnering deals and agreements entered into by the worlds leading healthcare companies.

Sauces, dressings and condiments in Portugal has benefitted from the effects of the financial crisis. As economic gloom set in, this category saw positive growth in volume terms. This positive trend was extended into 2013, with a 2% volume sales increase.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the construction equipment market in France. It contains detailed data on market dynamics along with latest industry happenings, industry players and happening projects in France. "France Construction Equipment: Market Update" provides a top-level overview and detailed insight into the operating environment of the construction equipment market in France. It is an essential tool for companies active across the France construction value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

In 2013, as consumers migrated to more sophisticated products, automatic dishwashing became more popular, mainly driven by product innovation. In particular, dishwashing liquids and tablets and dishwashing additives grew, due to premiumisation and an increase in disposable incomes, as consumers sought more convenient methods to clean crockery and cutlery due to busier lifestyles and more women working in the United Arab Emirates. Also, in 2013 the penetration of dishwashers increased to 30%, as...

Record warm summer weather boosted bottled water total volume sales to recover a little in 2013 following a significant slump over the previous four years. Bottled water is still seen as somewhat of a luxury and consumers substituted heavily to tap water, which is perceived as very high quality in Denmark, during the economic crisis. This primarily hit home consumption and witnessed off-trade volume sales register a negative CAGR of 7% over the five year review period from 2008, only posting...

The ongoing urbanisation trend in Thai society is fostering the spread of Western food culture, including the consumption of milk, breakfast cereals and cheese as well as chocolate confectionery. The strong economic recovery in the aftermath of the severe floods has also led to a recovery in consumer confidence and spending on indulgence products. The growth of modern retail channels is also reinforcing retail sales of chocolate confectionery, particularly high-end imported brands.

Movies & Entertainment in South America industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2009-13, and forecast to 2018). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Essential resource for top-line data and analysis covering the South America movies & entertainment market. Includes market size and segmentation data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

Biscuits is very popular in Austria and is regarded as a convenient snack that is often bought along with the weekly or monthly grocery shopping. Biscuits is available in most households as it is often consumed when watching television or served when having guests. In addition, sweet biscuits is most commonly consumed along with coffee in Austria. The popularity of biscuits is not only influenced by its convenience but also by the many innovations introduced by manufacturers year-on-year.

Pre-paid cards in Venezuela is represented by open-loop pre-paid cards as closed-loop pre-paid cards have no presence in the country. This category had the third best performance in terms of cards in circulation among financial cards - after debit and credit cards - in 2013. There are three types of pre-paid cards in Venezuela. The largest portion are employee benefit cards that make up 98% of the category, followed by general purpose reloadable cards with 10% and network branded gift cards...

Construction activity in Taiwan is on the path of recovery and we expect this recovery to accelerate in 2014, with annual sector growth increasing from 0.8% in 2013 to 1.8% in 2014. There are however, pertinent risks to our forecasts - namely the structural economic deficiencies within China, Taiwan's main trading partner, and the municipal elections in Taiwan.

Movies & Entertainment in Asia-Pacific industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2009-13, and forecast to 2018). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Essential resource for top-line data and analysis covering the Asia-Pacific movies & entertainment market. Includes market size and segmentation data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

Mexico has rich mineral deposits including silver, gold, barite, zinc, lead and manganese. The main mining provinces in Mexico are Sonora, Coahuila, Zacatecas, Chihuahua, Baja California Sur, San Luis Potosi, Durango and Guanajuato. The mining industry is governed by several governing bodies, among which the Ministry of Economy is the apex body involved in the functioning of the other governing bodies. The Mining Law (Ley Minera) is the main governing law in the Mexican mining industry.