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Worldwide Online Gaming Community Reaches 217 Million People

added: 11-07-2007

comScore released the results of a global study into online gaming, showing the number of unique visitors to these sites to have reached almost 217 million worldwide - a year-on-year growth of 17 percent.

Current State of US Mortgage Market Provides Early Warning Sign for UK Lenders

added: 10-07-2007

While UK and US mortgage lenders have been moving increasingly into each other's markets for the past decade, cross-border expansion has ramped-up significantly in 2006 and 2007. This is in part due to the fact that the UK and US mortgage markets are at opposite ends of the lending market cycle with respect to interest rates, lending volume growth, house prices, and credit risk.

added: 10-07-2007

Despite an overall advertising slump, more ad dollars are moving online, according Mortgage Advertising Insider, Internet advertising will grow to $31 billion by 2011, IDC reported. That represents growth three times as fast as overall advertising during the period between 2006 and 2011.

OECD Standardised Unemployment Rate stable at 5.5% in May 2007

added: 09-07-2007

The standardised unemployment rate for the OECD area was 5.5% in May 2007, the same as the previous month and 0.5 percentage point lower than a year earlier.

Global Demand for LCD Television Models Contributing to Surge in Equipment Demand

added: 09-07-2007

The global liquid crystal display (LCD) manufacturing equipment market is seeing significant growth, largely as a result of the increasing prevalence of LCDs and the growth of the global LCD TV market.

Growth of Photonics Technology in the Automotive Industry

added: 08-07-2007

The rising demand for safety, comfort, multimedia, infotainment, and telematic applications in automobiles are catalyzing the integration of photonic-based technologies in the automotive industry. Automobiles are increasingly employing photonics for lighting, displays, sensors, and communications systems.

Online Video And Social Networking Websites Drive The Evolution Of Tomorrow's Digital Lifestyle

added: 08-07-2007

Online video activities are outpacing the growth in popularity of other digital media, while social networking is quickly becoming the dominant online behavior globally. The evolution of Internet users' digital media and online habits appears to be transitioning to the digital video age, according to the most recent findings from The Face of the Web, Ipsos Insight's annual study of Internet and Technology trends.

OECD Composite Leading Indicators: Positive Outlook for Major Global Economies

added: 06-07-2007

The latest composite leading indicators (CLIs) suggest that moderate economic expansion will continue in the OECD area. May 2007 data show improved performance in the CLI’s six month rate of change in all the major seven economies except Italy. The latest data for major OECD non-member economies point to continued steady expansion in China, India and Brazil and an improved outlook for Russia.

EU Strengthens Cooperation with U.S. on Cosmetics and Medical Devices

added: 05-07-2007

The European Commission and the U.S. government will from now on be able to exchange confidential information about the safety of cosmetics and medical devices.

The Personal Lines Insurance Market

added: 05-07-2007

Personal lines insurance, which refers to products taken out by, or for, individuals or households in a private capacity, comprises private motor insurance; buildings and contents household insurance; accident and health insurance; pet insurance; travel insurance; and insurance for domestic appliances. The insurance is divided into five formal categories: motor, property, accident and health, general liability and pecuniary loss.

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