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NIKE, Inc. Announces Strategic Partnership to Scale Waterless Dyeing Technology
NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) announced today it has entered into a strategic partnership with DyeCoo Textile Systems B.V., a Netherlands-based company that has developed and built the first commercially available waterless textile dyeing machines. By using recycled carbon dioxide, DyeCoo’s technology eliminates the use of water in the textile dyeing process. The name “DyeCoo” was inspired by the process of “dyeing” with “CO2.” The partnership is… continue reading »
The Untold Story from The Other Dream Team, Lithuanian Basketball Team Documentary Film
The image of a skeleton dunking a flaming basketball rallied the 1992 Lithuanian Olympic Basketball Team to a bronze medal victory in the Barcelona Summer Olympics. The image played a key role in the story and is part of a documentary film about the Lithuanian basketball Team called "The Other Dream Team." Greg Speirs, creator of Skullman appears in "The Other Dream Team" documentary film about the 1992 Lithuanian Olympic Basketball Team (Photo:… continue reading »
GoGoNews Launches GoGoTeach for Enhanced Classroom Curriculum
GoGoNews (www.gogonews.com) , the online news resource for children, today launched GoGoTeach, an innovative, subscription-based lesson tool that empowers teachers to use GoGoNews most effectively in the classroom. GoGoTeach promotes literacy and facilitates collaborative programming without requiring any additional research, planning or resources. By offering lessons and content based on the day’s news and current events, teachers and … continue reading »
CityPASS Creates Special Valentine’s Day Memories to Last a Lifetime
Rarely do sweethearts recall with great fondness the boxes of chocolates or sappy cards they received on Valentine’s Days past. They will, however, forever wax poetic about the inspired Valentine’s Day they spent canoodling atop the Empire State Building, snuggling together to ride the Matterhorn Bobsleds at Disneyland, posing with a favorite Tinseltown heartthrob at Madame Tussauds Hollywood, or hopping aboard an iconic San Francisco… continue reading »
Canadian-Poker: Online Poker Company 888 Receives U.S. Recognition Following Exit of Full Tilt Poker & PokerStars
Canadian-poker (http://www.canadian-poker.ca) reports that 2012 could be the year that 888 Poker’s forward-looking business strategies may finally pay off in North America. This week the online poker company announced it will extend its partnership with Caesars Interaction Entertainment to include the United States, a huge step forward in paving the way for 888 Poker to be at the forefront of legalized online poker as soon as American… continue reading »
Make Your Awards Show Gatherings Red Carpet–worthy
The red carpet and paparazzi! High fashion and higher heels! Gorgeous stars and white-knuckle competition! It’s awards season in Hollywood — time to script the menus for your own watch parties for the GRAMMYs® and other major award celebrations. Let your guests have fun comparing ballots and cheering on their favorites while enjoying tasty, easy-to-prepare dishes made with olives and olive oil. Buffalo Wing Spiced Popcorn, Curry Spiced Popcorn… continue reading »
Transit Without Visa and China Transit Trial Status Awarded to Air China
Canadian government authorities have awarded Air China with the Transit Without Visa (TWOV) and China Transit Trial (CTT) status effective February 1, 2012. Under this program, Chinese citizens with valid U.S. visas who are in direct transit through Vancouver (YVR) on their way to and from the United States are no longer required to obtain a Canadian Temporary Residence Permit. Only five international airlines serving Canada have received such… continue reading »
Kido Reduces Inventory by 20% and Eliminates Warehouse by Upgrading to Acumatica Cloud ERP
Acumatica, a provider of Cloud ERP software, today announced that Kido, one of the largest baby furniture and accessories retailers in Canada, has improved its business by installing Acumatica Cloud ERP. By moving to the Cloud, Kido was able to more efficiently manage inventory across multiple locations, resulting in an inventory reduction of 20%. This allowed Kido to close a warehouse while improving response time for special orders. … continue reading »
YOLO Medical Inc. Announces YOLO Curve Receives Health Canada Approval
YOLO Medical Inc. announced today that its newest laser device, the YOLO Curve, has received Health Canada Approval. The YOLO Curve is a non-invasive, non-thermal, low-level, red laser intended for use in body contouring and the temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite. The YOLO Curve boasts 4 multi-probes, with each multi-probe utilizing eight laser diodes, achieving unprecedented results in half the time of its predecessors.… continue reading »
Vigilant Global Named Among Montreal’s Top 20 Employers for 2012
Vigilant Global – a Montreal-based research and development firm that designs and implements high-performance systems for the world of electronic finance – was recognized today as one of Montreal’s top 20 Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. “We have come a long way in our short history and we are extremely excited by this recognition. Our employees are the key to our success in both our past and future,” said Arvind Ramanathan, co-founder and… continue reading »
New Global Report Reveals That the Spirit of Childhood is at Risk
The results of a new global report released today by the OREO brand and Ipsos Public Affairs indicate that from China to Poland and Portugal to Venezuela, the spirit of childhood – that is, the chance for children and adults alike to enjoy simple, carefree moments – may be destined for the endangered species list. The report reveals that the vast majority of parents surveyed believe today’s kids are growing up quicker than previous generations. In… continue reading »
Darford Reports Q3 2012 Financial Results
Darford International Inc. (“Darford”), today released its financial results for the three months ended December 31, 2011. Darford’s total revenues for the three months ending December 31, 2011 were $1,729,394 compared to $1,717,407 for the three months ending December 31, 2010. The net loss for the three months ended December 31, 2011 was $530,437 compared to a net loss of $338,622 for the three months ending December 31, 2010. … continue reading »
High-Profile Speakers Join C2-MTL’s Stellar Line-up
As C2-MTL gets ready to take the business conference where it has never been taken before, the team is pleased to announce the addition of three new names to the list of those lending their considerable talents to Montreal’s ground-breaking C2-MTL conference: Google CFO Patrick Pichette, DreamWorks Animation Chief Creative Officer Bill Damaschke, and MVRDV Co-Founder and Principal Architect Winy Maas. Among other much-anticipated developments… continue reading »
New Free Guide to the QR Code®
DENSO ADC, the Americas sales arm of DENSO Wave Incorporated, inventor of the QR Code®, announced publication of a new free guide, “QR Code Essentials.” “Since its introduction in 1994, the QR Code has come to play a major role in every industry where barcodes are employed,” said John Doran, senior manager, Commercial and Industrial Systems, DENSO Sales California, Inc. “With such widespread popularity, customers are constantly… continue reading »
American Eagle Outfitters to Open Stores Throughout Israel
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE:AEO) today announced that its first store in Israel will open to the public on Thursday, February 2, at Ramat Aviv Mall, in Tel Aviv. Ten additional stores are planned over the next month, in locations such as The Big Mall in Petach Tikva, Kiryat Ono Mall, and Mall of Haifa. The franchise stores will be operated by Fox-Wizel Ltd., a leading retailer and wholesaler in the region. AEO has been… continue reading »
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