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A new event and party planning business that combines the best in fashion in South Africa is already creating quite a stir.

While computers, tablets and mobile phones have replaced a large number of products and services, scales are still very much required by companies across numerous industries, including the medical field, postal services, jewellers, freight and more. The weight of a person, animal or object can indicate health, worth, quality or cost, making scales a necessary tool.

A lawsuit was filed for investors in NYSE:KOS shares, who purchased their NYSE:KOS shares in the May 2011 IPO. Deadline: September 10, 2012. NYSE:KOS investors should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

An investigation on behalf of investors of HHGREGG, INC. (NYSE:HGG) shares over possible securities laws violations by HHGREGG, INC. was announced and NYSE:HGG investors should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

An investigation on behalf of investors of SUPERVALU INC. (NYSE:SVU) shares over possible securities laws violations by SUPERVALU INC. was announced and NYSE:SVU investors should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

An investigation on behalf of investors of QUESTCOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. (NASDAQ:QCOR) shares over possible securities laws violations by QUESTCOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. was announced and NASDAQ:QCOR investors should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

An investigation on behalf of investors of Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. (NASDAQ:MPAA) shares over potential breaches of fiduciary duties by certain officers and directors of Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. was announced and NASDAQ:MPAA investors should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

A lawsuit was filed by an investor in NYSE:GM shares over alleged securities laws violations by General Motors Company. Deadline: September 10, 2012. NYSE:GM investors should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

An investigation on behalf of investors of Presidential Life Corp (NASDAQ:PLFE) in connection with the takeover was announced and NASDAQ:PLFE stockholders should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

Arizona, Lesley White, the owner of the Window Coverings company and safety film experts, Tingtingcoveringexperts.com, believes that many businesses and homeowners are failing to capitalize on a huge range of benefits that can be gained from window tinting.

Libya is at a significant crossroads following the conclusion of the country's civil war in 2011, and the subsequent end of the 42-year rule of its leader Colonel Muammar Qadhafi. The country is home to an educated population and a considerable oil and petrochemicals industry. For these reasons, the internal situation in Libya has significant ramifications beyond the country's borders. The report examines Libya's current defence and security environment, and the prospects for restoring the country to normality following the end of the civil war. The general conclusion reached is that while Libya has a clear potential to emerge as a peaceful, democratic and prosperous member of the international community much work remains to be done in stabilising the current security situation.

We expect the mining sector will recover from the lower production of 2011 (caused by strikes and falling ore grades) as several mining projects begin initial production in 2012. We forecast Chile's mining sector growth to come in at 9.1% year-on-year (y-o-y) in 2012. We have revised our industry growth forecasts due to rising risks which we believe will delay mine projects. We expect the bulk of the industry growth to come in 2014 and 2015 as multiple projects come online around the same time. We forecast average annual growth over our 2012-2016 forecast period to be 6.8% with the mining industry reaching a value of US$46.5bn in 2016.

The Australian commercial real estate market continues to be fairly balanced because, structurally, the industry functions in a way that restricts over-development. It operates in an economy that, despite weak consumer sentiment and structural changes, is performing reasonably well. The economy and sector are underpinned by resources and demand from China, a reducing threat of interest rate rises, low unemployment and a strong infrastructure sector. We caution, however, that our outlook for the economy in 2012 is bearish, and the country will be negatively affected by the expected slowdown in Chinese economic growth.

BMI View: As foreign private investors become increasingly wary of Argentina, in the wake of the governments announced plans to nationalise Spanish oil major Repsol's holdings, the outlook is weak for new developments. China remains a dominant force in Argentina's construction industry, thanks to a US$10bn credit agreement extended by the country. Industry value is forecast to reach US$27.7bn in 2012, with year-on-year (y-o-y) growth of 3.3%. The sector is then expected to grow to US$49.3bn by 2016.

BMI View: By supplying oil to Syria, Venezuela may have exposed itself to the threat of sanctions. The ill health of President Hugo Chavez ahead of October 2012 elections also generates fresh uncertainty with regard to the outlook for the country's oil production. Huge heavy oil potential and now signs that gas self-sufficiency - and more - can be achieved, means that Venezuela is in a strong position, if it can keep the political situation under control.

Thanks to the robust retail sales outlook, increasing tourism arrivals and a strengthening Singaporean dollar, the domestic consumer sector is expected to weather the global economic slowdown relatively well. We are forecasting total retail sales to grow from SGD47.28bn (US$36.94bn) in 2012 to SGD51.34bn (US$42.78bn) in 2016.

BMI View: There have been several developments in relation to Poland's energy mix that will enable the country to comply with EU regulations on renewable energy generation. There are plans for the construction of a wind energy complex and the government will also amend a renewable energy law - which was proposed in December 2011 - after investors warned that in its original form, it would deter development and damage the financing mechanisms for wind farms. After an attempt to merge electricity utilities Enea and Energa failed on competition grounds, the government announced plans in March 2012 to float both firms before the end of 2013. Poland is suffering because of recession in the eurozone and we expect cross-border trade to be affected as a result.

Despite the current slow-down in the performance of the country's key export partners, we expect Kazakhstan's private consumption growth forecast of 3.5% in the course of 2012 to be fulfilled. Our forecast is underpinned by factors such as the increase in average wages, low unemployment (at 5.5% in February 2012), and the strong retail trade growth, which came in at 11.5% year-on-year (y-o-y) in real terms in the same month. The development of food and drinks values will be further boosted by the gradual expansion of the organised retail outside key urban areas.

The Egypt Real Estate report examines the Commercial Office, Retail and Industrial segments in the context of a market, which in spite of its long-term potential, continues to be susceptible to instability and which will be characterised by the aftershocks of the Arab spring in the short- to medium term.

GlobalData's "Mining Monthly Deal Analysis - May 2012: M&A and Investment Trends" report is an essential source of data and trend analysis on partnerships, licensing, mergers and acquisitions (M&As) and financings in the mining industry. The report provides detailed information on partnership and licensing transactions, M&As, equity/debt offerings, private equity, and venture financing registered in the mining industry in May 2012. The report portrays detailed comparative data on the number of deals and their value in the last six months, subdivided by deal types, various commodities, and geographies. Additionally, the report provides information on the top financial advisory firms in the mining industry.

GlobalData, the industry analysis specialist, has released its new report, "Trigeminal Neuralgia Therapeutics - Pipeline Assessment and Market Forecasts to 2019". The report is an essential source of information and analysis on the global Trigeminal Neuralgia Therapeutics market. The report identifies the key trends shaping and driving the global Trigeminal Neuralgia Therapeutics market. The report also provides insights on the prevalent competitive landscape and the emerging players expected to significantly alter the market positioning of the current market leaders. Most importantly, the report provides valuable insights on the pipeline products within the global Trigeminal Neuralgia Therapeutics sector. This report is built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research and in-house analysis by GlobalData's team of industry experts.

This profile is the essential source for top-level energy industry data and information. The report provides an overview of each of the key sub-segments of the energy industry in Ireland. It details the market structure, regulatory environment, infrastructure and provides historical and forecasted statistics relating to the supply/demand balance for each of the key sub-segments. It also provides information relating to the natural gas assets (gas fields, pipelines, LNG terminals and underground gas storage facilities) in Ireland. The report compares the investment environment in Ireland with other countries in the region. The profiles of the major companies operating in the natural gas sector in Ireland together with the latest news and deals are also included in the report.

"Questar Corporation" Analysis Across the Oil and Gas Value Chain is an essential source for data, analysis and strategic insight into "Questar Corporation". The report provides key information relating to oil and gas assets of the company along with its operations across the value chain. The report examines the company's business structure, operations and products, and provides an analysis of its key revenue lines.

GlobalData's clinical trial report, "Strabismus Global Clinical Trials Review, H1, 2012" provides data on the Strabismus clinical trial scenario. This report provides elemental information and data relating to the clinical trials on Strabismus. It includes an overview of the trial numbers and their recruitment status as per the site of trial conduction across the globe. The databook offers a preliminary coverage of disease clinical trials by their phase, trial status, prominence of the sponsors and also provides briefing pertaining to the number of trials for the key drugs for treating Strabismus. This report is built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research and in-house analysis by GlobalData's team of industry experts.

GlobalData's new report, "Widex A/S Market Share Analysis" provides in-depth information on Widex A/S's market position in the different medical equipment markets it operates in. The report provides Widex A/S market share information in one key market category - Hearing Aid Devices. The report also provides data and information on the overall competitive landscape of the markets, the company operates in. The report is supplemented with global corporate-level profile with information on the company's business segments, major products and services, competitors, locations and subsidiaries, financial deals and other key developments.