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Finns became increasingly aware of the risks of UV radiation as the theme was frequently featured in the local media. In addition, to a risk of skin cancer, UV radiation's ageing impact on skin was underlined. Sun protection was considered mandatory by many Finns, and to avoid the sun, but obtain a tan, self-tanning sales soared. This was also related to the more advanced products available in the market. The image of inconvenient self-tanning had transformed with new types of products such as sprays and home kits.

During 2013 hotel sales increased by 10% in current terms and by1% in number of rooms. This was driven by the tax benefits that still apply for building of new hotels and renovating of existent hotels, exemption from rent tax for 30 years and improvement in the economy and better perception of country's security which attracted business and leisure tourism. In spite of the good results, occupancy rates dropped in 2013 because of imbalanced demand and supply and increase in informal accommodation ie those lodging places that are not registered in the Registro Nacional de Turismo (RNT). Average daily rates saw a moderate increase of 1%, mostly due to the strong competition and despite the increase in VAT for lodging since 1 January 2013 from 10% to 16% which affected profitability.

Current value sales for retail tissue and hygiene experienced positive growth during 2013, showing an improvement on 2012 and the review period as a whole. While value sales growth for retail hygiene remained similar to 2012 levels, retail tissue value sales growth rebounded in 2013 after exhibiting negative growth in 2013. The strong price discounting which was evident during 2012 subsided during 2013, as consumers opted for luxury/premium options within retail tissue. Furthermore,...

Childrenswear is still an underdeveloped category in Mexico and there is a strong opportunity for top brands to position themselves in children's and parents' minds by offering more options for babies and children. Brands that specialise in clothes for young consumers such as H&M, Zara, Gap, Milano, amongst others can take advantage of their popularity amongst young people to create collections for children in order to be the chosen brand for the present consumers' children in the future.

Spirits total volume sales fell by 5% in 2013 (vs. review period CAGR of<1%). Despite the economic downturn, Venezuelans have not stopped consuming spirits. However, demand has shifted between price segments and product areas. The shift toward domestic spirits such as rum increased over the review period. On the other hand, scarcity hurt the performance of imported drinks, especially within whiskies, where total volume sales fell by 19% due to the difficulties of accessing foreign currency.

DPI is a form of network packet filtering technique used for monitoring data packets flowing in the network. DPI solutions are used by ISPs or network operators as well as government organizations to monitor network behavior. DPI solutions also enable the management of network traffic and bandwidth utilization based on premium users, enabling ISPs and others to protect their network from security threats such as viruses and malicious attacks. DPI solutions are available in two forms: standalone DPI and integrated DPI. While DPI can be beneficial when used for legitimate purposes it has also come to the attention of many law firms, regulatory bodies, and privacy advocates for its alleged misuse.

In 2013, sales of super premium beauty and personal care were boosted by the rapidly-growing number of mainland Chinese tourists shopping for luxury brands in Taiwan. Products within this category are offered in a wider range and at lower prices in Taiwan in comparison to China, therefore appealing to Chinese tourists with high disposable incomes.

Trends and Opportunities in Indonesia Life Insurance Industry to 2018: Market Profile is the result of extensive research into the life insurance segment in Indonesia. It provides insights into the market trends, market size, growth prospects and market efficiency in the Indonesian life insurance market, and also provides detailed analysis of various distribution channels in the life insurance market.

Household Appliances in Europe 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 Europe household appliances market. Includes market size and segmentation data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

According to the local chamber of medium enterprise, sales across consumer markets contracted by 2% in volume terms during 2013. In a context of high inflation outpacing nominal salary increases, purchasing power severely impacted disposable income, with Argentinians spending more time cooking and at home, with demand in restaurants and bars falling near 10% in value sales according to trade press. This trend helped sales of homewares.

GlobalData's new report, "Germany Bariatric Surgery Devices Market Outlook to 2020", provides key market data on the Germany Bariatric Surgery Devices market. The report provides value, in millions of US dollars, volume (in units) and average prices (in US dollars) within market segments - Bariatric Stapling Devices, Gastric Bands and Gastric Balloons.

Venezuela's economic prospects for 2014 will show little improvement and more exacerbated inflation with the real disposable income of Venezuelans expected to continue decreasing in real terms. Moreover, a limited allocation of foreign exchange reserves will continue to preclude domestic manufacturers and importers from maintaining a steady offering of products, with some product categories set to experience massive shortages in 2014. Local producers have already reported a fall in production...

Riverdale Automotive, an automotive services company specializing in the repair and maintenance of foreign model vehicles, has formed an online marketing partnership with BizIQ, a firm specializing in small business local web optimization.

It is common these days to hear disturbing news about shootings in schools, malls, government facilities, and even hospitals. Countercepts has designed a solution that can be used in all industries.  Through the cloud, as a SaaS solution, the application is delivered to any connected device. The design allows emergency management personnel to receive notifications of danger and immediately send alerts over multiple platforms.  The emergency management personnel can continue two way communication and access live camera feeds while locking and unlocking doors. This allows them to manage and isolate threats. 

The benefits of taking a defensive driving class vary with each state, but often include a reduction of points on their driver’s license following a ticket and the assurance that insurance rates will not increase. In some states, taking a defensive driving course can mean a reduction of up to 10% in their insurance rates for a period of three to five years.

Champion draws on the success of its racing roots in producing a line of engine oils designed for high performance racing applications and are available in numerous synthetic blends and full synthetic viscosities.

Sherlock Holmes has often said when you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable must be the truth. But what happens if the improbable happens to be...paranormal? Well according Pete and Stew Kandel (known as Dr. Pete and Dr. Stew) noted paranormal investigators and licensed NYC tour guides aka New York's “Ghost Doctors,” the paranormal may just be possible especially behind the walls of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

The "International Surrealism Now" began in 2010 in Coimbra, when Santiago Ribeiro conceived a major exhibition organized by Bissaya Barreto Foundation. This event has been in Conímbriga celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Monographic Museum (second most visited museum in Portugal). The show has also been in Paris with the support of GAPP - Art Gallery Portugal Presente and Liba WS, organized once again by the Bissaya Barreto Foundation and Santiago Ribeiro, and in Madrid with the support of Yamal Din. After that it went to Dallas with the support of the american surrealist artist Shahla Rosa.

Selling or buying an individual digital product has become much more safe and simple thanks to PixelMii's revolutionary new file delivery service PayMii. PayMii acts as a “pay wall” between the content and the people paying for it, and the response has been absolutely enthusiastic.

While most new authors rush to get their debut release on the virtual shelves, screenwriter Ron Kivett knows the value of diligent research and development. In fact, Kivett’s debut novel has been twenty-years in the making, and the results show with gusto.

While any Christian will claim that God loves everyone equally, the seemingly hypocritical argument that women shouldn’t teach or preach within the church has stirred up decades of great controversy. However, Connecticut-based man of God, Rev. Salvatore Mancini, is about to tighten the lid on the debate with his new book.

Doodling away on paper during a meeting may first appear to be an abstract time-killer, but the messages contained within the scribbles can literally hold the key to that next big idea, life change or emotional epiphany. Diane Durand has spent years both studying and teaching ‘effective doodling’ and, with demand for her services going global, is now launching a most unique online course.

Aside from the Beatles’ 1966 hit or the annual delivery of a (seemingly shrinking) refund cheque, everyone knows that tax is a dull and drab topic that deserves its reputation. Hold fire! Canada’s best known Tax lawyer is back again, proving once and for all that tax and the CRA is as full of crazy stories, unlikely anecdotes and gripping debates as any other industry.

When Melissa Haas rescued ‘Catula’ the cat, she didn’t expect her hypo-allergenic feline to fall into the hearts of so many others as well. However, after dealing with his terrifying escape, Haas tapped into a humorous interpretation of an idea (unfortunately) familiar to families with beloved pets.

In response to the massive oil shale boom prompted by accessibility to the Bakken formation in North Dakota, BakkenOil.org was founded to educate individuals about oil and gold investments. Of particular interest to many are gold IRAs, although little information can easily be found about rolling over from a 401k or IRA to a gold IRA.