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Chris Paul, Minneapolis Star Tribune:
“I felt I got all the shots that I wanted. I just didn't make them ... That's the most frustrating part. Getting to where I wanted to and not seeing them go down. Can't do that in the playoffs.”
“They haven’t figured it out yet and they’re not even pretending to have figured it out”
“If you put them side by side -- the skew of demographics of ‘Idol’ stars versus ‘Voice’ stars -- you’ll see why one may appeal to a different audience”
Jon Fogarty, Motorsport Magazine:
“It was wild and kind of crazy but it was fun, and while we were out there it was fun while it lasted”
“Although we began the year with strong sales, we were disappointed by the extent of guest traffic softening in the second half of the quarter”
MIRAISHONEN Has Launched "Dragon Graphic Box", a Graphic Production Package for Social Apps, Using Its Creative Network of about 10,000 Creators from Home and Abroad. It Can Also Respond to Titles for Global Delivery.
MIRAISHONEN Inc. started offering "Dragon Graphic Box", which enables to produce a large amount of super high quality graphic materials quickly in developing social applications.With the trend of card battle-type social applications, in the market where high quality graphics are increasingly required, we offer global solutions for not only Japanese products but also global products. Recently, in the social application market centered on… continue reading »
Iams Celebrates Senior Pets with Estelle Harris and Launch of Iams Senior Plus
With age comes wisdom, and today Iams is celebrating the important role senior pets play in our lives. With the help of feisty senior, Estelle Harris, Iams is launching its Senior Plus pet food – a unique formula created for pets 11+ small to medium breed and 9+ large breed. Harris, an American stand-up comedienne, actress and voice artist recognized for her love of pets, is educating Canadians on the importance nutrition and exercise have on pets in… continue reading »
Hampton Hotels Invites Consumers to “Feel the Hamptonality”
Today Hampton Hotels officially launches a new advertising campaign, “Feel the Hamptonality,” which shines a light on the brand’s unique and delightful internal culture and innovative product. Coined in 2004, “Hamptonality” is a term that the brand uses to define the proactive, friendly service that Hampton hotel team members offer guests daily, aligning with the product and amenities at the hotels. “Each member of the Hampton team is… continue reading »
AWOLNATION’s Hit Single “Sail” Goes Platinum in the U.S. and Double Platinum in Canada
The AWOLNATION single “Sail” from their debut album Megalithic Symphony (Red Bull Records) has gone Platinum in the U.S., officially selling over 1,000,000 digital downloads of the hit song. “Sail” also recently reached double platinum in Canada. To celebrate, for a limited time, the band and Red Bull Records are offering the song as a free download and hosting a contest to win one of 10 official platinum plaques, individually personalized with each… continue reading »
Associa Continues Expansion into Canada
Associa, North America’s largest community management firm, strengthens its presence in the Canadian market by acquiring C-ERA Property Management & Realty, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. “In less than a year, we have established our presence in Calgary with now our second acquisition, and look forward to continued growth,” said John Carona, Associa president and CEO. “Our union with C-ERA promises robust… continue reading »
USA Swimming Announces Partnership with Master Spas®
USA Swimming today announced a partnership with Master Spas, one of the largest portable spas, hot tubs and swim spa manufacturers in the country. Master Spas will become an Official Supplier of USA Swimming. World champion swimmer Michael Phelps in a Michael Phelps Signature Swim Spa by Master Spas(R) - Master Spas is partnering with USA Swimming to provide swim spas and hot tubs to top U.S. swimmers competing in the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials-Swimming. (Photo:… continue reading »
Does a Smile Win Over Toned Abs?
Do teeth win over toned abs? According to the third annual Crest and Oral-B Great Canadian Smile Survey, Canadians rank the smile as the most important attribute when determining attractiveness in others, more than twice as important as physical fitness. However, in today’s time-pressed culture, oral care falls to the back burner. While Canadians place great importance on the value of a healthy-looking smile only 30 per cent follow the… continue reading »
99designs and Sharkwater Productions Launch Logo Design Contest for (R)Evolution, New Film by Award-Winning Sharkwater Filmmaker Rob Stewart
99designs, the largest online marketplace for crowdsourced graphic design services, together with Sharkwater Productions, today launched a logo design contest as part of a global branding campaign for award-winning filmmaker and eco-activist Rob Stewart’s new film, (R)Evolution. Graphic designers worldwide are invited to review the contest details here and to submit logo designs through Friday, March 30th. The winning designer… continue reading »
“Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two” Releasing on Multiple Video Game Systems This Fall
Disney Interactive Media Group today announced the development of “Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two”, the sequel to the critically acclaimed and commercially successful “Disney Epic Mickey” video game. In “Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two”, gamers will play as Mickey Mouse and for the first time ever, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, Walt Disney’s first cartoon star, in an all-new adventure of creativity and discovery. Created by video game… continue reading »
New International Olive Council Report Underscores Health Benefits of Table Olives, Olive Oil
A new report from the International Olive Council (IOC) cites the benefits of including table olives and olive oil as part of a well-balanced, nutritious diet and the important role they play as the primary sources of dietary fat in the Mediterranean Diet. The first in a series of reports scheduled to be published by the IOC over the next year, “Health Benefits of Olives and Olive Oil” indicates that consumers are increasingly seeking to incorporate… continue reading »
Starbucks Spotlights Connection Between Record Performance, Shareholder Value and Company Values at Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) today held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders in Seattle, where Howard Schultz, chairman, president and ceo attributed the company’s success to its long-standing commitment to helping communities thrive wherever around the world it does business. “For any company operating today, profitability cannot be the sole measure of success,” Schultz said. “Delivering long-term shareholder value is essential.… continue reading »
Room Key Launches Its First International Websites in the U.K., Canada, Australia and New Zealand
Room Key, an innovative new hotel search engine owned by six of the world’s leading hotel companies, announced today that it has expanded its presence outside of the United States by launching its first international websites in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. These four new sites will offer travelers the same tailored search and book experience offered on www.roomkey.com, with consistent inventory, design and functionality.… continue reading »
GMS Capital Corp Enters into the Cosmetic Industry Following a Transaction with Nacara Montreal Inc.
GMS Capital Corp. (GMCP.OB) (the "Company") is pleased to announce that following a transaction with 8012415 Canada Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nacara Montreal Inc. (‘’Nacara’’), it has acquired the exclusive right to commercialize worldwide all current and future cosmetic products under the Nacara brand and all derivatives products, except for Finland, Sweden and Russia. Nacara has a full line of cosmetic products aimed… continue reading »
Booty Camp Fitness Launches New Ultimate Home Edition 2 DVD Program
Booty Camp Fitness, one of the largest international women’s-only boot camps, today announced the launch of its new at-home boot camp DVD program, Booty Camp Fitness Ultimate Home Edition 2. Delivering progressively challenging workouts that are fun, motivating, and effective for women of all fitness levels, each Booty Camp Fitness Ultimate Home Edition 2 workout combines total-body and muscle-specific exercises to help women get amazing,… continue reading »
BIZ88: Canada's First All Business News Format Launches Campaign to Win Radio License in Toronto
The proposed station (Biz88) will offer exclusive Canadian and global market content and programming targeted at individual investors, small- and medium-size enterprise (SMEs) On Sept 28th, 2011, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) initiated an “open-call” for a new radio license to serve the Toronto market. In response, Channel Zero, a leader in television news programming, put forth an … continue reading »
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