http://www.pr-inside.com PR-inside.com Press Releases Free Services en-us PR-Inside.com It is August 1974. A respected teacher at a private girls’ school in rural Worcestershire, Adrian Carrick, physically attracted to one of the Sixth-Form leavers, discloses his feelings for her. Convinced that he has mishandled their final meeting, he writes her a letter of regret and then kills himself by leaping over the edge of a quarry. The coroner’s verdict is suicide while the balance of his mind is disturbed. Not all is as it appears, however, and Inspector Wickfield is called in to take a look. His investigation leads him to Venice, where Carrick seemingly led a double life http://www.pr-inside.com/author-releases-an-enthralling-detective-thriller-r1596333.htm Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:15:43 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/author-releases-an-enthralling-detective-thriller-r1596333.htm New York, NY, November 21, 2009 -- Edcomm Banker’s Academy has recently added the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF’s) 40 Recommendations on Money Laundering to its online library and resource center for Banks, Credit Unions and Money Services Businesses (MSBs) at www.bankersacademy.com/library.php. The library presents the important information that financial institutions around the world need to know about the FATF’s 40 Recommendations on Money Laundering in an organized and easy-to-use format. Due to a growing concern over money laundering and the threat posed to the financial institutions, the FATF developed the 40 Recommendations on Money Laundering in 1990 to help countries http://www.pr-inside.com/banker-s-academy-adds-fatf-s-r1596136.htm Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:06:14 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/banker-s-academy-adds-fatf-s-r1596136.htm New York, NY, November 21, 2009 -- The Bank has also opted to use Edcomm Banker’s Academy’s Learning Management System (LMS), Learning Link®, for hosting and maintenance of Focus on Compliance. Focus on Compliance, from Edcomm Banker’s Academy, is a computer-based, distance-learning program that can be delivered via Internet, Intranet or CD. The program teaches banking compliance in an interactive, self-paced format. Focus on Compliance covers: Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti Money Laundering (AML), USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC, Privacy, Reg P, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, Right to Financial Privacy, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), Reg CC & Check 21, Reg D, Reg E, Reg Z, Truth http://www.pr-inside.com/illinois-retail-bank-selects-compliance-training-r1596104.htm Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:15:24 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/illinois-retail-bank-selects-compliance-training-r1596104.htm Mobile, AL. – (November 18, 2009) - Remington College - Mobile Campus is enrolling students for its new Process Control Engineering Technology (PCET) associate degree program. The PCET program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to qualify for entry-level positions as plant operators in a variety of manufacturing and processing industries. PCET students can earn their associate of applied science degree in as few as 24 months with a combination of theory and hands-on training designed to help equip students with the skills they will need in the workforce. The program provides training in the http://www.pr-inside.com/remington-college-mobile-campus-introduces-r1596073.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:11:04 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/remington-college-mobile-campus-introduces-r1596073.htm Light for educational establishments must meet very special requirements. Architecture and interior design are decisive factors that make it possible to respond flexibly to the most varied application options. Architecture and light, seeing and learning are closely connected in this respect. Glare-free daylight, pleasant colours, ergonomic furniture and flexible lighting solutions help to create rooms of experience that make students want to learn. It is in particular the meaningful combination of daylight and artificial lighting via intelligent control systems that enables custom solutions and at the same time the efficient use of resources. This concept has been brilliantly implemented in http://www.pr-inside.com/royal-northern-college-of-music-in-r1595017.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:54:17 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/royal-northern-college-of-music-in-r1595017.htm “Geothermal energy is an efficient source of heating and cooling because it uses the core temperature of the earth to lower or raise the internal temperature of a building,” said Garry Krause, academic dean-Trade and Technical, at WITC. “We are seeing a very rapid rise in the number of installed geothermal heating/cooling systems in Wisconsin.” The technology, he said, is becoming less expensive and significantly cuts energy usage and utility costs for homeowners and businesses. A complete program revision to include modern technologies spurred the development of the course, according to Krause. All revised or new curriculum will be completed http://www.pr-inside.com/green-geothermal-is-core-to-indianhead-s-r1594066.htm Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:15:07 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/green-geothermal-is-core-to-indianhead-s-r1594066.htm New research shows that over half of all UK firms will not be hiring new graduates or school leavers in the months ahead, In September, a year's worth of graduates is set to flood this newly tightened job market, raising fears of a lost generation. Now some may see this as a bad thing, But for some employers who are looking to hire new graduates or school leavers, it's absolutely ideal! Managing director Garry pickles "We feel investing in the future through young people is the future in helping the British economy especially through the bad economic climate" I myself second Garry on http://www.pr-inside.com/onlinemediadirect-new-rookie-r1593892.htm Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:50:43 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/onlinemediadirect-new-rookie-r1593892.htm Coming from a multicultural background (Egypt, Austria, Morocco) and being a professionally trained translator with many years of experience in German/Arabic/English, I strive for efficient communication and cooperation across the borders. In that respect, I find it highly important to always combine innovative concepts with modern know-how. My fields of work are extremely varied and encompass translation, quality management, coaching, management, consulting, and journalism, among others. Seeing as I have been working for the Austrian Standard Institute since 2006 as lead auditor for the European Norm EN 15038, my own business activities as a translator, particularly in terms of ensuring quality, http://www.pr-inside.com/arabic-professional-translation-services-r1592254.htm Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:08:53 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/arabic-professional-translation-services-r1592254.htm New York, NY, November 19, 2009 -- Mount Wachusett Community College has recently partnered with Edcomm Banker’s Academy to offer teller training to students enrolled in its lifelong learning and workforce development program. Take Charge! Achieving Teller Excellence will be hosted and maintained by Edcomm Banker’s Academy’s Learning Management System (LMS), Learning Link®. Take Charge! Achieving Teller Excellence, from Edcomm Banker’s Academy, provides an overview of the financial industry, prepares tellers to provide outstanding customer service, reviews the various products and services that the Bank offers, such as checking, savings, CDs, loans and IRAs and teaches tellers how to process and http://www.pr-inside.com/mount-wachusett-community-college-partners-r1591887.htm Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:56:06 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/mount-wachusett-community-college-partners-r1591887.htm New York, NY, November 19, 2009 -- Take Charge! Achieving Teller Excellence will be hosted and maintained by Edcomm Banker’s Academy’s Learning Management System (LMS), Learning Link®. Take Charge! Achieving Teller Excellence, from Edcomm Banker’s Academy, is a comprehensive program that gives tellers looking to obtain a job at a bank or further their careers the training they need to succeed. Take Charge! Achieving Teller Excellence provides an overview of the financial industry, prepares tellers to provide outstanding customer service, reviews the various products and services that the Bank offers, such as checking, savings, CDs, loans and IRAs, and teaches tellers http://www.pr-inside.com/jacksonville-state-university-partners-with-r1591794.htm Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:53:01 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/jacksonville-state-university-partners-with-r1591794.htm Under the terms of the new program, any U.S. Veteran returning from overseas deployment will receive free training on the job profile of their choice by completing the registration process on the company’s Personal Edition website at http://my.learn.com/vets. According to Operation Legacy and Military Connection there are over 180,000 service men and women moving from military life to civilian life entering the workforce every year, and there are three times more unemployed veterans between the ages of 20-24 than the national unemployment average for that age range. To help with this transition, the Learn.com U.S. Veterans Workforce Readiness Program will http://www.pr-inside.com/learn-com-to-help-u-s-veterans-reenter-r1591365.htm Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:58:44 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/learn-com-to-help-u-s-veterans-reenter-r1591365.htm LEE’S SUMMIT, MO. – In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Paradise Park will award one lucky teacher and his/her entire grade level a free educational field trip this holiday season. Teachers must submit an online nomination form no later than December 4 to be eligible to win. Entries must be submitted exclusively online at the following web site: http://www.paradise-park.com/fieldtripgiveaway.html. The winning teacher will be notified in December. The field trip must be scheduled and occur prior to May 31, 2010. Paradise Park, Kansas City’s Premier Family Destination, provides a unique educational experience to over 10,000 students annually. The educational field trips are http://www.pr-inside.com/paradise-park-accepting-nominations-from-r1590942.htm Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:45:17 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/paradise-park-accepting-nominations-from-r1590942.htm London, UK - 17 November, 2009 - Insala announced a marked increase in mentoring product interest as corporate training spending and staffing declined 11 percent, according to Bersin & Associates' 2009 Corporate Learning Factbook. The global provider of talent management and career transition solutions reports that companies are seeking other ways to develop staff as an alternative to costly traditional training. The Bersin & Associates research reveals that the U.S. corporate training market shrunk from $58.5 billion in 2007 to $56.2 billion in 2008, experiencing the greatest decline in more than 10 years. The research mirrors Insala's consistent rise in interest http://www.pr-inside.com/companies-move-to-mentoring-for-employee-r1589977.htm Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:26:29 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/companies-move-to-mentoring-for-employee-r1589977.htm New Delhi November 18, 2009: The EuroIndia ICT (Information and communication technologies) Co-operation conference sharing the Innovation project findings on the Indian ICT innovative story with Industry, Academia and Government, will be held on the 10th & 11th December 2009 at the International Management Institute (IMI) New Delhi. Supported by the European Commission and hosted by IMI Delhi, the final conference, to share its findings and insights, is aimed at managers & researchers wanting to create an environment to initiate and support innovation, within their companies, learn about Indian accomplishments, forecasts for Indian ICT & interact with the EU representatives present. http://www.pr-inside.com/the-euroindia-ict-co-operation-conference-r1589322.htm Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:08:11 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/the-euroindia-ict-co-operation-conference-r1589322.htm New York, NY, October 18, 2009 -- Achieving Collections Excellence has been updated as part of Edcomm Banker’s Academy’s ongoing commitment to providing the most up-to-date and pertinent financial services information. In order to be successful, Collectors must be able to evaluate and understand the status of customer accounts, the necessary actions needed to be taken by their bank when dealing with customer accounts, how to talk comfortably with customers, and develop a strong set of principles, skills and strategies for maximizing Collections effectiveness. Achieving Collections Excellence, from Edcomm Banker’s Academy, teaches students the knowledge and skills they need to be http://www.pr-inside.com/the-edcomm-group-banker-s-academy-updates-r1589289.htm Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:36:00 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/the-edcomm-group-banker-s-academy-updates-r1589289.htm New York, NY, November 17, 2009 -- Focus on Compliance and Achieving Mortgage Lending Excellence will be hosted and maintained by Edcomm Banker’s Academy’s Learning Management System (LMS), Learning Link®. Focus on Compliance, from Edcomm Banker’s Academy, covers: Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti Money Laundering (AML), USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC, Privacy, Reg P, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, Right to Financial Privacy, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), Reg CC & Check 21, Reg D, Reg E, Reg Z, Truth in Lending, FCRA, FACT Act, HMDA, CRA and Bank Bribery, among others. The program also includes a quick reference guide to all banking regulations, as well as http://www.pr-inside.com/pennsylvania-retail-bank-selects-compliance-r1586703.htm Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:47:41 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/pennsylvania-retail-bank-selects-compliance-r1586703.htm NO LICENCE FOR TEACHERS! The Government's proposals to licence Teachers every five years was slammed by the Solidarity Trade Union as being 'misguided' and an attempt to regiment teaching . Schools Secretary Ed Balls has proposed (in a White Paper published in June) that teachers who fail a five-yearly check-up will be banned from the classroom. To keep their licence, teachers will have to demonstrate that they have "up-to-date skills and learning to be effective in the classroom." Criticising the proposal Solidarity's Trade Union General Secretary, Patrick Harrington, said "Teachers already have to fulfil certain criteria to continue teaching e.g. http://www.pr-inside.com/solidarity-trade-union-says-no-to-r1585565.htm Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:19:15 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/solidarity-trade-union-says-no-to-r1585565.htm Robert A. Compton, executive producer of the Two Million Minutes series on global education, is proud to announce the release of his new documentary “Win in China – The Movie”. Compton, American venture capitalist, entrepreneur and Harvard MBA, has teamed up with award winning filmmaker Ole Schell to bring the story of China’s entrepreneurial explosion to the screen. The DVD is being released across the country and M /s Flat World Technologies (P) Ltd have taken up the distribution of the DVD in India. The DVD can be ordered online by logging on to www.truesouthstudios.in and is priced at Rs. 600/- http://www.pr-inside.com/win-in-china-new-documentary-r1584442.htm Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:45:15 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/win-in-china-new-documentary-r1584442.htm Unemployment is highest amongst 15-24 year olds at 48.4 percent and lowest amongst 55-64 year olds at 6.8 percent. 31.2 million of the country’s 49.3 million people are aged between 15-24. [BuaNews, 29 October 2009] . 87% of the 1000 graduates, who were offered the opportunity to equip themselves with the necessary skills in preparation for the workplace, have since gained employment. The graduates were all part of the SSETA’s Chairman’s projects, where learnerships are awarded to existing and past unemployed or retrenched CWU members. “The success rate of this project is quite remarkable, eight out of every 10 learners have managed to http://www.pr-inside.com/employers-favour-graduates-with-on-the-job-r1584397.htm Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:29:26 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/employers-favour-graduates-with-on-the-job-r1584397.htm New York, NY, November 16, 2009 -- Edcomm Banker’s Academy has recently added the Basel II framework to its online library and resource center for Banks, Credit Unions and Money Services Businesses (MBSs) at www.bankersacademy.com/library.php. The library presents the regulations and important information that financial institutions around the world need to know about Basel II, in an organized and easy-to-use format. Initially published in June 2004, Basel II is the second of the Basel Accords, which are recommendations on banking laws and regulations issued by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision. The purpose of Basel II is to create an international http://www.pr-inside.com/edcomm-banker-s-academy-adds-basel-ii-r1584155.htm Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:25:20 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/edcomm-banker-s-academy-adds-basel-ii-r1584155.htm New York, NY, November 16, 2009 – A Canada Money Services Business (MSB) has chosen Edcomm Banker’s Academy to provide bankwide policy and procedures documentation and Anti Money Laundering (AML) training. The MSB has also opted to use Edcomm Banker’s Academy’s Learning Management System (LMS), Learning Link® for hosting and maintenance of IDEAS® and Focus on Anti Money Laundering for Canada. IDEAS®, Edcomm Banker’s Academy’s Integrated Documentation and Education Access System, offers workflow-based navigation, and easy creation and management of all education and documentation resources. Features include: rapid searching, on-demand printing and cross-referencing of screens, forms and reports with a glossary http://www.pr-inside.com/canada-msb-chooses-banker-s-academy-for-r1584102.htm Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:18:36 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/canada-msb-chooses-banker-s-academy-for-r1584102.htm If you would like to improve your grasp of the English language instead, there are many English courses in Ireland which you can choose from. Knowing more than one language definitely gives you an advantage over others, whether you use your language skills for business or pleasure. Ireland is one of the most popular destinations for learning English. There are plenty of language schools in Ireland to choose from depending on your tastes. An English course in Ireland can be an unforgettable experience. Among the most popular destinations for language courses in Ireland are Dublin, Cork, Belfast and Limerick . http://www.pr-inside.com/take-english-courses-in-ireland-and-r1583389.htm Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:08:17 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/take-english-courses-in-ireland-and-r1583389.htm International Management Institute (IMI), Delhi in association with National Entrepreneurship Network, hosted Dr John W. Mullins, Associate Professor of Management Practice and Chair of the Entrepreneurship group at London Business School at the institutes campus for a lecture on Entrepreneurship. The occasion also saw the launch of his new Book “Plan B” by Howard Business Press. Illustrating on successful business models Dr Mullins began his speech linking quantitative insights with numbers to make business models successful . With the help of a case study which involved chalking out the best business model for a business he further explained 5 key elements http://www.pr-inside.com/plan-a-seldom-works-r1583170.htm Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:31:07 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/plan-a-seldom-works-r1583170.htm Highly appreciated performances by Rock group Euphoria brought to conclusion a widely participated Kritva 2009, the thirteenth edition of International Management Institute (IMI) Delhi’s annual Cultural & Management festival at the IMI, Campus at New Delhi. The festival was organised in association with SAIL and TATA Indicom. The event reached out to over 100 B-schools from across the country saw more than 200 teams participating for each of its competitions. It was also a packed IMI amphitheater with a crowd of nearly 4000 students from across Delhi that was present during the live performances. Day one of the festival was http://www.pr-inside.com/kritva-2009-comes-to-successful-conclusion-r1583165.htm Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:24:14 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/kritva-2009-comes-to-successful-conclusion-r1583165.htm Bhubaneshwar November 14, 2009 : Commemorating its 30th anniversary during 2010-2011, International Management Institute (IMI) New Delhi, has announced the launch of its second campus at Bhubaneshwar Orissa. Located at IDCO Institutional area in Gothapatna, Bhubaneshwar adjacent to IIIT, Bhubaneshwar and NALCO Research Centre the new campus is spread over 16 acres of land. Speaking on the occasion Dr C.S. Venkata Ratnam, Director, IMI New Delhi said “Subject to getting approval from AICTE we will commence the first PGDM program in July-Aug 2010”. The campus will be fully residential and function as an autonomous business school. “Beside PGDM programs IMI Bhubaneshwar http://www.pr-inside.com/imi-delhi-launches-bhubaneshwar-campus-r1583163.htm Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:16:39 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/imi-delhi-launches-bhubaneshwar-campus-r1583163.htm Some of Britain's brightest children are being let down because carers can't cope and local government and charities are not doing enough to help them, a hard-hitting report said today. And the stigma of being a child in care can mean that some gifted children's abilities are forgotten or go unnoticed, simply because they are in care. The report says gifted children in care - already trying to cope with major social and emotional difficulties and suffering from insecurity - often have no stability in their education and no-one to guide them. And experts say not enough is being done to help http://www.pr-inside.com/who-cares-for-the-carers-of-r1583010.htm Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:11:05 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/who-cares-for-the-carers-of-r1583010.htm New York, NY, November 13, 2009 -- Edcomm Banker’s Academy has updated its Compliance training programs to include the Joint Guidance on Unfair and Deceptive Acts or Practices (UDAP). Focus on Compliance has been revised as part of Edcomm Banker’s Academy’s commitment to providing the most up-to-date and pertinent financial services information. The Joint Guidance on Unfair and Deceptive Acts or Practices (UDAP) outlines the standards that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Federal Reserve Board (FRB) will consider when applying the prohibitions against UDAPs found in the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act. The document also provides advice on http://www.pr-inside.com/banker-s-academy-updates-compliance-training-r1581355.htm Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:49:02 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/banker-s-academy-updates-compliance-training-r1581355.htm November is report card month and parents across the nation are bracing for unpleasant results. Swine flu school closures and a slow implementation of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) have contributed to stagnant test scores and low grades. According to David P. Driscoll, chair of the National Assessment Governing Board which sets policies for the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), ��the failure of our 4th-graders to make progress nationally is a cause for concern Furthermore, it is estimated that approximately 125,000 American students in roughly 19 states have had their schooling affected by swine flu school closures. These regrettable circumstances are http://www.pr-inside.com/bad-report-card-studies-show-an-r1581146.htm Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:55:29 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/bad-report-card-studies-show-an-r1581146.htm Wakefield, Yorkshire, November 2009 – Clothing suppliers Xamax are encouraging parents and teachers to keep up the good work of the recent ‘walk to school’ campaign, by offering subsidised high visibility clothing for children. This is to ensure that they will remain safe whilst walking to and from school this winter. The Walk to School event took place in October, with a series of initiatives designed to encourage children and parents to walk to school, instead of taking the car. This was a huge success, with thousands taking part across the U.K. With the nights drawing in, however, most children will http://www.pr-inside.com/schools-encouraged-to-keep-children-safe-r1580035.htm Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:08:36 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/schools-encouraged-to-keep-children-safe-r1580035.htm For immediate release JellyJames Publishing House has introduced DynamoMaths On-line, a programme for children who are struggling with maths or are dyscalculic. The Three Stage on-line programme stimulates the working memory and develops number sense and numeracy proficiency through different learning styles. The programme is already helping children in the United Kingdom who are dyscalculic. It is also helping children with other learning differences such as Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Down Syndrome, Autistic etc. An inclusive programme mapped to the UK Primary Framework and starts at P scale 6 up to Level 2. It is estimated that 3-6% of children and adults are impacted by dyscalculia http://www.pr-inside.com/dynamomaths-boosts-number-sense-and-r1579411.htm Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:44:50 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/dynamomaths-boosts-number-sense-and-r1579411.htm New York, NY, November 12, 2009 -- This comprehensive training program will be hosted and maintained by Edcomm Banker’s Academy’s Learning Management System (LMS), Learning Link®. Basics of Financial Accounting, from Edcomm Banker’s Academy, is a comprehensive classroom training program that teaches bank employees about the foundations of financial accounting. The curriculum begins with an introduction to financial accounting, with an explanation of the language of business and the flow of money. Basics of Financial Accounting then goes on to cover the basic concepts and principles of financial accounting, such as accrual basis and cash basis accounting, generally accepted accounting http://www.pr-inside.com/nigerian-bank-deploys-basics-of-financial-r1578922.htm Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:33:31 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/nigerian-bank-deploys-basics-of-financial-r1578922.htm New York, NY, October 12, 2009 -- Achieving Customer Service Excellence for Remote Banking will be hosted and maintained by Edcomm Banker’s Academy’s Learning Management System (LMS), Learning Link®. Achieving Customer Service Excellence for Remote Banking, from Edcomm Banker’s Academy, teaches Customer Service Representatives (CSRs) everything they need to know to make each customer interaction successful. Beginning with an introduction to remote banking, the course goes on to explain the role of remote banking, the Remote Banking Center and initial procedures. Achieving Customer Service Excellence for Remote Banking also teaches students telephone basics, such as call flow, greeting and closing http://www.pr-inside.com/middle-eastern-bank-deploys-remote-banking-r1578785.htm Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:55:06 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/middle-eastern-bank-deploys-remote-banking-r1578785.htm New York, NY, November 12, 2009 -- Focus on Compliance will be hosted and maintained by Edcomm Banker’s Academy’s Learning Management System (LMS), Learning Link®, for the next year. Focus on Compliance, from Edcomm Banker’s Academy, is a computer-based, distance-learning program that can be delivered via Internet, Intranet or CD. The program teaches banking compliance in an interactive, self-paced format. Focus on Compliance covers: Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), Anti Money Laundering (AML), USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC, Privacy, Reg P, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, Right to Financial Privacy, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), Reg CC & Check 21, Reg D, Reg E, Reg Z, Truth in Lending, http://www.pr-inside.com/kansas-retail-bank-selects-compliance-training-r1578777.htm Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:49:21 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/kansas-retail-bank-selects-compliance-training-r1578777.htm As Richard and Wendy Tendys take up the impossible challenge, all eyes are turning towards the tiny South Pacific archipelago of Vanuatu. The Tendys are hosting a Guinness World Record challenge in the tropical island nation in the South Pacific, in Vanuatu on 19th November. The Tendys will bring together 820 senior high school children to challenge ‘How Many People to Write A Story in 24 Hours’, in order to increase awareness of the special education needs of the children of Vanuatu. The students are only permitted to write one sentence each, in a continuous story that will tell how two http://www.pr-inside.com/kids-take-up-impossible-challenge-r1578582.htm Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:15:50 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/kids-take-up-impossible-challenge-r1578582.htm We have been flooded with questions regarding the RESPA changes which take effect on January 1, 2010. Rumors are flying regarding the future of YSP and the future of mortgage brokers in general. Many of these statements are simply false. The new GFE and the accompanying RESPA changes DO NOT eliminate YSP. The new GFE simply requires it be disclosed differently. Mortgage brokers may still earn YSP as part of the total compensation on the transaction. The RESPA reforms do not kill the broker industry, but do require ALL loan officers to change the way they disclose costs to the http://www.pr-inside.com/mortgage-brokers-are-not-going-extinct-r1578557.htm Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:40:29 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/mortgage-brokers-are-not-going-extinct-r1578557.htm Las Vegas, NV. - Ohio Technical College (OTC) and the University of Northwestern Ohio (UNOH) have each donated $125,000 toward scholarships to the high school students who participated in the first ever Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge National Championship during the 2009 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, Nov. 3-6, 2009, in Las Vegas, Nev. The five members of Team Fel-Pro®, from Joliet Central High School (Joliet, Ill.), each earned $10,000 scholarships from OTC and UNOH for their victory in “The Showdown at SEMA” championship, taking just 44:22 to take apart and reassemble a high-performance Chevy 350 engine. Their http://www.pr-inside.com/high-school-hot-rodders-of-tomorrow-r1578289.htm Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:31:34 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/high-school-hot-rodders-of-tomorrow-r1578289.htm USA Palm Beach fl. 11/11/2009 The Christian Council on Education, Inc. (herein C.C.E.) and its Certified Trainers Division announces Accreditation/Certification Status for all Faith-Based Organizations that qualify and desire to start their own Academy, Seminary, Bible Institute, College, etc. or just to successfully expand their Grace of the Gospel Study Programs. 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