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Learn a New Language with a Friend During Berlitz Spring Promotion
Berlitz Languages, Inc., the world’s premier provider of language training and cross-cultural services, is offering a new promotion for Canada students: Enroll in one of Berlitz’s Private Instruction Programs between April 15 and May 24, 2013, and invite a friend to join at no additional cost. The programs’ conversational Berlitz Method features coaches who are native speakers of the languages they teach, and who are specially trained… continue reading »
Otsuka's New Drug Application for Tolvaptan, the Investigational Compound for Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD), Accepted for Review by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for priority review the company's new drug application (NDA) for the potential use of tolvaptan for the treatment of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). Phase III clinical trial results that form the basis of the regulatory filing were published online in the New England Journal of Medicine.1 ADPKD is a hereditary… continue reading »
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Acquires Educational Technology Company Tribal Nova, Increases In-House Game Development Expertise
Global education leader Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) today announced the acquisition of Tribal Nova, a Montréal-based educational technology company focused on the development of digital games, products and services for pre-school children. The acquisition represents a key investment in HMH’s capabilities around the development of industry-leading adaptive digital content for the pre-K market. Tribal Nova brings significant talent and… continue reading »
YANGAROO, USA Studios Enter Strategic Alliance, Inaugurate End-to-End Advertising Industry Solution
YANGAROO Inc., (TSX-V: YOO, OTCBB: YOOIF) the industry's leading secure digital media management company, today announced a multi-year, comprehensive partnership with New-York based USA Studios, a leading provider of postproduction and distribution services for brands and agencies. As a result of the partnership, YANGAROO and USA will jointly sell and market their services – YANGAROO’s leading digital distribution technology and USA’s full… continue reading »
EVault Volunteering At the Front Lines of Hunger Relief as Part of National Volunteer Month
EVault, Inc., a Seagate Company (NASDAQ:STX), today announced that EVault employees will be volunteering around the world to help with the fight against hunger as part of April’s National Volunteer Month. This event marks the beginning of an ongoing corporate responsibility campaign, where the company plans to work side-by-side with nonprofit organizations to expand their reach and improve the lives of people in need through employee… continue reading »
Amica Mature Lifestyles Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2013 Results, Dividend, New Board of Director and Adoption of Advance Notice By-Laws
(TSX Symbol: ACC) – Amica Mature Lifestyles Inc. (“Amica” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the Company’s operating and financial results for the third quarter, with several key items to highlight: Revenues increased 27% to $24.9 million compared to Q3/12; Overall occupancy in mature communities at February 28, 2013 was 94.5%, compared to 92.5% at May 31, 2012 and 90.8% at February 29, 2012; … continue reading »
DrinkBox Studios Launches Award-Winning Guacamelee! on PlayStation®Network and PlayStation®Vita System
It’s time to dust off that singlet and don the luchador mask as Guacamelee!, the award-winning, action-platformer from DrinkBox Studios, makes its debut on the PlayStation®Network for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PlayStation®Vita system. Part of Sony Computer Entertainment’s “Pub Fund” initiative, Guacamelee! is available for $14.99 on the PS Network and PS Vita, and will feature cross-buy support, meaning potential luchadores… continue reading »
Virgin Gaming Ushers in New Era of Competitive Gaming for Xbox 360
Gamers already competing against players worldwide with Virgin Gaming, the premier online destination for competitive console gaming, now have a new way to challenge competitors as Virgin Gaming and Microsoft Corp. team up to launch Xbox Tournaments on Xbox LIVE. This exclusive entertainment application, powered by Virgin Gaming, launches today and allows Xbox LIVE Gold members to seamlessly browse, enter, play in and track tournaments for their… continue reading »
Cinedigm Acquires Broad Based Digital & VOD Distribution Rights to Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Television Library for U.S., Canada and Latin America
Cinedigm (NASDAQ: CIDM) has acquired broad-based digital/VOD rights for US, Canada and Latin American to over 1,000 episodes of television from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) library. The deal, which encompasses both existing episodes and future inventory and includes all genres spanning contemporary and classic programs, represents a major push into the international marketplace for Cinedigm, a leader in the digital media… continue reading »
Registration Opens for Fourteenth Annual PMC Science Fair Fun Run
Registration is now open for the fourteenth annual PMC Science Fair Fun Run, which will take place on Sunday, May 26th at the Athlete’s Village Plaza (the former Olympic Village). The Fun Run is the largest timed 5K race in BC and is one of the technology industry’s largest fundraising events. All registered Fun Run participants are eligible for prizes and receive free admission to the TELUS World of Science on the day of the race. Families can meet… continue reading »
Yale University Selects AudienceView as New Ticketing and Fan Management Partner
AudienceView has been selected by Yale University as the new partner to power the athletic department’s ticketing operations and enhance marketing initiatives. Yale is the third Ivy League school to partner with AudienceView, joining Dartmouth and Harvard University’s deployment of the company’s leading-edge e-commerce solution with customer relationship management at the core. “Yale’s needs have grown and we require an integrated,… continue reading »
AOL Canada Launches StyleList.ca
AOL Canada announced today the launch of StyleList.ca, an edgy, contemporary online destination for fashion, style and beauty, featuring Canadian-based content, celebrity guest editors and local contributors, all designed to inspire Canadians to look and feel their best. The site launches with guest editor Joseph Mimran, creative director and founder of Joe Fresh, and will feature content from the well-known fashion expert. … continue reading »
Nielsen Online Campaign RatingsTM Expands to Four New Markets Around the Globe
Nielsen, a global provider of information and insights into what consumers watch and buy, today announced it will expand the global footprint of its online advertising measurement solution, Nielsen Online Campaign Ratings. Currently available in the United States and United Kingdom, Nielsen Online Campaign Ratings is slated to launch in Australia, Canada, Germany and Italy in the coming weeks. Quickly emerging as the standard for online… continue reading »
2013 Toronto CityPASS: Pandas, Panoramas, Museums and More
After an absence of 28 years, giant pandas are returning to the Toronto Zoo. Da Mao and Er Shun, a pair of breeding pandas on five-year loan from China, are the zoo’s newest residents. Part of the zoo’s conservation and breeding program, the two pandas join the zoo’s other endangered and threatened species and will go on public display beginning May 18. With a little luck, bouncing baby pandas may be a future attraction at the zoo, which also… continue reading »
Ludia and King Features Bring ‘Popeye Slots’ to the App Store
Interactive entertainment company Ludia Inc., in collaboration with Sarbakan and King Features announced today the launch of ‘Popeye Slots’ game App for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Based on the internationally recognized cartoon character Popeye, one of King Features’ most popular properties, is now available for players across North America, and soon to be worldwide, to revel in an exciting slots game! The classic and widely recognized Popeye,… continue reading »
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