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North America has largest pet food market and an impressive pet population. According to The US National Council on Pet Population Study and Policy, in 2013, around 83.3 million dogs and 95.6 million cats owned by US households and this figure will increase over the forecasted period. Pet foods are mainly sold in pet stores and supermarkets. Pet foods are mainly packaged in boxes or cartons, cans, pouches, bags and others. Bags are the most commonly packaging type used for pet food in the U.S. In the U.S. quality of pet food is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Pet food market can be segmented into pet type: cat food, dog food and others. On the basis of food type pet food market can be segmented into: Nutritious food, dry food, wet or canned food and snacks or treats and others. Cat food and dog food represent the largest category of the U.S. pet food market. Dry food is the largest segment of pet food market followed by snacks or treats.

Light trucks are the trucks or truck-based vehicles which have a payload capacity of less than 4,000 pounds or 1,815 kg. These trucks in the U.S. are known as light-duty trucks and in the European countries similar vehicles are popularly known as light commercial vehicle. Federal regulation of the U.S. defines light trucks as any motor vehicle which has a gross weight (curb weight and payload weight) of not more than 8,500.0 pounds or 3,855.5 kg. Light trucks are used for three purposes: for the purposes of transportation of property from one place to another, as a carrier vehicle for transportation of persons from one destination to another and to be used off-street or off-highway operation. Light trucks have lower fuel economy standards compared to cars, so these vehicles are used for utilization purposes rather than personal use purpose.

Chiral chromatography is a technique used for the separation of stereoisomer. The stereoisomer is an isomeric molecule that has identical molecular formula and sequence of bonded atoms. They are differing only in the 3D orientations of their atoms in space.

Delivering Excellence, sponsored by Magline, recently profiled how a manual palletizer enables ergonomic positioning. Modern Machine Shop, the source of the report, discussed how a level loader is economical and ergonomic. Although it requires no electrical power and little maintenance, it virtually eliminates productivity-robbing and injury-producing bending, lifting, reaching, and stretching common to pallet-loading applications. The loader features a stable base that is said to be smaller than other designs, enabling the user to step close to the unit's platform. Fork-lift pockets at the base enable easy unit relocation. Other ergonomic tools are part of the equation.

Increasing Geriatric Demographic to Boost Demand for Elderly and Disabled Assistive Devices

According to a report published by Transparency Market Research, the global prenatal, fetal, and neonatal equipment market is estimated to grow from US$5.89 billion in 2012 to US$8.92 billion in 2019. The report, titled "Prenatal, Fetal and Neonatal Equipment Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2013 - 2019", states that the market stands to develop at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2013 to 2019.By product type, the market for prenatal, fetal, and neonatal equipment is broadly categorized into neonatal equipment, prenatal and fetal equipment, and others. The neonatal equipment segment held the largest share in the global market in 2011. This segment is further broken down into respiratory assistance and monitoring devices, phototherapy equipment, neonatal monitoring devices, and infant warmers and incubators. Respiratory assistance and monitoring devices hold the largest share of 40% owing to increasing incidence of premature births across the globe. At 12%, Africa had the highest rate of premature births in 2005, with the U.S. following suit at 10.6% of the overall births in the region. The segment of prenatal and fetal equipment comprises ultrasound and ultrasonography, fetal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), fetal monitors, and fetal Dopplers.

STAGES St. Louis takes you on a feline adventure in Disney's The Aristocats this June 3-28 at the Playhouse at Westport Plaza in Maryland Heights. With an unforgettable mix of colorful characters, amusing antics, and swingin' music, this modern version of the familiar Disney classic is just purrrrrr-fect for the entire family.

Top literary agents, marketing experts, and publishing executives have come together for Christine Kloser's 5th Annual Transformational Author Experience and Writing Contest to guide aspiring authors through the steps of becoming published.

According to the latest research report released by Transparency Market Research, the global kidney cancer drugs market is expected to grow consistently at a CAGR of 6.6% during the period between 2014 and 2020. The report titled "Kidney Cancer Drugs Market - Global Industry Analysis, Pipeline Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2014 - 2020" forecasts that in 2013, the global kidney cancer drugs market was worth US$2.6 billion and with consistent growth, the market will be valued at US$4.5 billion by 2020.

System Integration News shared that Montreal's Glutenberg Brewery expanded its U.S. footprint with recent entry into four new markets. Late last year, the craft brewer began distributing in New York, via partnerships with Union Beer, Craft Beer Guild of New York, and T.J. Sheenan, as well as California, via Wine Warehouse. This year, Glutenberg partnered with Clear River Beverage in Minnesota and Dickerson Distributors and Click Distributing in Washington, bringing its total U.S. reach to 16 states. Concurrent with the expansion, the brewery is planning to grow production from last year's 10,000 barrels to 15,000 barrels for 2015, and Glutenberg has also announced it will bring its seasonal Série Gastronomie range stateside for the first time this year. Established in 2011, Glutenberg Brewery specializes in producing gluten-free beers.

Dan Liberman, Director General from DILCO SA, noted, "DILCO has been serving the Mexican industry for more than 40 years. We are a proud team of professionals that strongly belief in quality in products and technical services offered to our customers. Hytrol is one of our strongest allies in our material handling division. Together we always come up with the best solution for our customer's involving performance, uptime, cost, and many other factors.

Brad Lehocky, Environmental, Health, and Safety Advisor for U.S. Compliance Corp, resides in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Lehocky provides high level EHS service at various customers on the east coast and southeast United States. Lehocky is also responsible for developing improved training methods and multi-media tools for U.S. Compliance Corp.

Kara Demirjian Huss, Vice President and Global Marketing Director for T/CCI Manufacturing, was featured in Quality Digest in the first of a series of articles highlighting women leaders in manufacturing. Industrial journalist, Thomas R. Cutler, authored the article titled, "XX," which examined women in manufacturing leadership roles.

Night Air recently announced the proclamation that six chamber beds are indeed better than two and declares consumers will fall in love with the Night Air beds when comparing them to their main competitor. According to industry specialists, when the time comes to relax and recharge, consumers can easily do so with the help of Night Air, and each user can customize the level of comfort and support they receive. Individuals in need of a good night's sleep can learn more at Nightairbeds about how six chamber beds can help them achieve this goal.

FireTracks will launch its crowd funding campaign on Indiegogo today. The goal of the campaign is to garner support from visitors all over the world and raise $150,000.  The collected funds will be used to manufacture three complete Fire Fighter Tracking Systems and get these life saving devices into the hands of our first responders.

Monroe Engineering LLC ("Monroe") is pleased to announce the acquisition of ECAS, INC. ("ECAS"). The transaction is the fourth add-on acquisition for Monroe since June 2011. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Judith Camille Jackson, better known as Judi the "Voodoo Vixen" from Oxygen Network's "Bad Girls Club Season 7, is releasing a new book "FOU" on June 11, 2015. The romantic thriller takes place in the swamps of Louisiana, where black magic and paranormal behavior are the norm. "FOU" tells the story of two best friends connected because of their Telekinesis, or as some refer to as "Voodoo." The two friends have a special connection and when one of the friends falls in love the other friend brews up a roué a black magic to get her friend back. This is one of the first books written by Judi as she evolves into the next phase in her career. Because of Judi's big heart and the recent death of the mother all proceeds from the sale of the book will be donated to Lung Cancer Awareness. On March 1, 2015 Judi lost her mother to Lung Cancer and through the donation of the proceeds of the book would like to help with finding a cure to this horrible disease. Judi has always given back to the community through her charitable works and donations with "LaRabida's Children's Hospital" based out of Chicago, which helps children with Sickle Cell Disease (if you would like to make a donation please visit larabida.org).

Mary Underwood, spokesperson for Divine Bounty, announced that the firm is offering consumers free shipping when they order multiple bottles of the company's new curcumin supplement. Available exclusively on Amazon.com, the formula is one of the strongest available to aid in joint health and pain management.

That Loft Property Solutions, LLC helps Colorado people who find it difficult to buy a home or those who struggle to sell their homes is certainly great news. Unfortunately, due to the credit crisis of years past and the fact that banks have tightened their lending requirements, some Colorado home buyers are still finding it extremely difficult to get mortgage loans. Likewise, homeowners who have little or no equity or homes damaged by flooding, age, or other variables often find it difficult to sell their properties quickly.

Buying or selling a home no longer needs to be difficult for Colorado homeowners because Loft Property Solutions, LLC is making things easy. It is true that the ongoing tightening of credit and lending requirements by banks and mortgage lenders are challenging the dreams of Colorado home buyers and sellers.

New York City-based Page Publishing released "The Ears That Have Eyes" this month, a story by literary fiction writer, C.L. Charlesworth, who weaves a poignant tale of love, hope, fate and overcoming self-fulfilling prophecies.

PTL Executive offers Corporation Executive Transportation to Orange County and Ontario Airports.

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Reality TV is getting a facelift in the form of 'Dons and Divas of the Queen City'. This Charlotte, NC based reality show puts a fresh face on reality TV by showcasing industry leaders of fashion, athletics, business, and entertainment. Sound familiar? It's not, says Coretta Livingston. Ms. Livingston who works closely with the creators of the show and who serves as show spokesperson should know. As the "QC Information Broker" she stays close to national and regional entertainment news. "One of the things that makes 'Dons and Divas' different is that it is a show about the movers and shakers in Charlotte, the success they are striving for and the power that goes along with it. The people featured on the show give you a glimpse of how big business is done, and the cutthroat way people often get the edge on their competition. "Don and Divas' features likeable people, but they are driven. Very driven." states Livingston. These people are well on their way to being the moguls for today and tomorrow, and they aren't letting anything get in their way especially competition." 'Dons and Divas' shows how they live, and how they do their business."

Engaging in exercise programs and having healthy food choices are among the most popular techniques to lose weight. Fat has always been considered to be a culprit in reducing the quality of life and health of many people. There is another disadvantage about fat discovered by researchers.