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Venezuela's tradition for smokeless tobacco can be entirely attributed to an artisanal local variety known as chimo. This product was considered marginal and restricted to rural areas up to 2000 but since then has begun to appear among urban youths. Anti-drug groups have become concerned about its heavy consumption among young students (consumers are typically aged between 13 and 25 according to the NGO Catedra Libre Antidrogas) and the products are often laced with addictive additives.

The Bahrain Retail Report examines the long-term potential of the local consumer market, but flags shortterm concerns about the impact on Bahrain's economic outlook of the ongoing political crisis.

The increase in organised retailing drove the growth of home furnishings in 2011. The other major factors were the rising demand for housing, increased consumer interest in home decor products and rise in demand for premium brands. The increasing population of working women and rural women moving to urban areas and subsequently decorating their home interiors were also factors for growth in 2011.

"Paz Oil Company Ltd." Analysis Across the Oil and Gas Value Chain is an essential source for data, analysis and strategic insight into "Paz Oil Company Ltd.". 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.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Premature Ejaculation - Pipeline Review, H2 2012', provides an overview of the Premature Ejaculation therapeutic pipeline. This report provides information on the therapeutic development for Premature Ejaculation, complete with latest updates, and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Premature Ejaculation. 'Premature Ejaculation - Pipeline Review, H2 2012' is built using data and information sourced from Global Markets Direct's proprietary databases, Company/University websites, SEC filings, investor presentations and featured press releases from company/university sites and industry-specific third party sources, put together by Global Markets Direct's team.

Movies & Entertainment: Global Industry Guide is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the Movies & Entertainment industry. It includes detailed data on market size and segmentation, textual analysis of the key trends and competitive landscape, and profiles of the leading companies. This incisive report provides expert analysis on a global, regional and country basis.

In 2011, current value sales of dishwashing products increased by 5%, which was the same growth rate as the CAGR in the review period 2006-2011. Indeed, the growing penetration of dishwashers in Portugal continued to have a positive impact on sales of dishwashing products, in particular automatic dishwashing products. Moreover, the economic crisis and weaker disposable incomes encouraged consumers to stay in and eat at home, boosting sales of dishwashing products.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the aggregates market in Australia. It contains detailed historic and forecast market value data for the aggregates market and its categories (Construction Sands, Gravel & Pebbles, Crushed Stone, Chippings, Waste-Based Aggregates and Pre-Coated Aggregates), including data by domestic production, supply balance, existing stock, imports and exports. 'Aggregates in Australia to 2016: Market Databook' provides an overview and insight into the operating environment of the aggregates industry in Australia. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Australian construction value chain and for new players who are considering entering the market.

ICT in education sector consists of the implementation of various IT tools / applications which help facilitate imparting of better and efficient educational services. The market size was estimated to be valued a little over INR 40 bn in 2011. Encouraging Government initiatives and need for better and high quality educational services is boosting the ICT usage in education.

BMI View: Although the latest statistical data indicates an increase in construction activity in H112, reports from the ground indicate that the reconstruction effects are not taking place uniformly or at the same pace across Japan, with several factors (ie, radiation fears, slow debris clearance and concrete shortages) causing delays in rebuilding certain prefectures. Therefore, we believe that the reconstruction efforts could take place over a longer time-frame. As such, we have revised down our real growth construction forecasts for 2012 to 3.9% (previously 4.1%) and revised up our forecasts for 2013 and 2014 to 2.1% and 0.8% respectively (previously 1.8% and 0.1%).