http://www.pr-inside.com PR-inside.com Press Releases Free Services en-us PR-Inside.com Holiday shoppers can “Double Give” this year by buying a Kidz b Kidz Tee for a Children’s Hospital Boston patient. Why not give someone you care about a gift that really makes a difference? Replace one of your traditional holiday presents (for your children, family or friends) with a Kidz b Kidz Tee http://www.kidzbkidz.org/tees.html that will be sent directly to the Children’s Hospital Boston Center for Families, a department dedicated to helping families find the information and resources they need to understand their child's medical condition and take part in their care. Once you purchase a tee, Kidz B Kidz will send http://www.pr-inside.com/double-giving-kidz-b-kidz-tees-r1600892.htm Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:05:01 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/double-giving-kidz-b-kidz-tees-r1600892.htm Evolution can explain why the American health care system is ailing, and can points to solutions to help our system adapt to its current challenges. "Evolution is progressive adaptation," wrote R.A. Fisher, "and nothing else." Philosopher Daniel Dennett explains evolution as a universal algorithm that helps discover "good tricks" for efficient living. By understanding how it works, we can help our health care system find "good tricks" to lower costs, improve quality, and accelerate innovation. The first lesson is that the catalyst for evolution is freedom of choice. Freedom of choice is not just some abstract political bromide, but http://www.pr-inside.com/how-darwin-can-help-us-solve-r1598739.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:39:09 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/how-darwin-can-help-us-solve-r1598739.htm Cary, NC (November 23, 2009) — Coalmarch Productions®, a leading service provider for online solutions, is proud to announce a continuing partnership with Komen NC Triangle. The company began supporting the group in 2008 donating time and services valued at $65,0000 in order to create a powerful new website. The greatly improved technology made the site more user friendly, increasing the making and collecting of donations. The CMS system enabled the organization volunteers to bypass the need for technical trained personnel to make any new updates or changes to the site. "We are delighted to take part in helping the Triangle http://www.pr-inside.com/coalmarch-joins-komen-nc-triangle-in-r1598569.htm Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:27:38 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/coalmarch-joins-komen-nc-triangle-in-r1598569.htm Mystic is looking for 24 franchised outlets in the northern region of India in next 12 months. Company owned outlets would be increased around 4. Franchise being a popular business model, Mystic’s franchise criteria is very easy to accept. Franchise Minimum space should be 2000 sq ft that can cater to high end clientele. The space need not to be in a prime location. Minimum investment for infrastructure should be in the range of Rs. 20 - 25 Lakhs. Minimum working capital for owing a Franchise is of Rs. 15 Lakhs for equipments & interiors. Mystic is ready to provide support in http://www.pr-inside.com/mystic-cures-ltd-s-foray-into-spa-r1596800.htm Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:31:59 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/mystic-cures-ltd-s-foray-into-spa-r1596800.htm Manila, Philippines 20 November – The Asian Forum on Corporate Social Responsibility (AFCSR) announced the winners of the AFCSR Award 2009 at a grand gala award ceremony held in Manila, Philippines. Pakistan marked a new page in the history of Corporate Social Responsibility by receiving the excellence award in CSR. The award was received by SAMAA TV for its Concern for Health initiatives. Among SAMAA TV’s various CSR initiatives, the Polio Control Cell was considered by the judges as the most innovative health communication CSR model for 2009. The Polio Control Cell was established in joint partnership with UNICEF Pakistan and http://www.pr-inside.com/the-pakistan-polio-control-cell-wins-r1596092.htm Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:15:25 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/the-pakistan-polio-control-cell-wins-r1596092.htm OAKLAND, Calif. — Oakland has long been recognized as the birthplace, growing-up place or residence of artists and social visionaries. Just a few are actors Tom Hanks and Clint Eastwood, architects Julia Morgan and Bernard Maybeck; authors Amy Tan and Jack London. The founders of the Oakland Digital Arts & Literacy Center (ODALC) stand on this legacy with their new vision to help turn Oakland into a thriving center of digital arts and entrepreneurial innovation. They envision great economic and creative success by partnering currently jobless or underemployed people in Oakland with some of the brightest minds in Oakland, Silicon Valley http://www.pr-inside.com/oakland-s-new-source-of-inspriation-and-r1596077.htm Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:49:07 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/oakland-s-new-source-of-inspriation-and-r1596077.htm The Foundation’s new name and tagline, “One child, one world, five killers”, brings increased focus to its mission of reducing death from five of the greatest killers of children in the developing world: acute respiratory infections (pneumonia), diarrheal diseases (cholera, typhoid, dysentery), malaria, infectious and parasitic diseases (measles, whooping cough, worms), and HIV/AIDS. The event’s purpose was to raise awareness of the Foundation and its mission, as well as to develop advocates for the organization. “We’d love people to travel with us,” said Chairman Dan Tasset, “but tonight is about getting our word out. It’s not about raising money; it’s about http://www.pr-inside.com/one5-foundation-officially-launches-new-r1596075.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:45:25 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/one5-foundation-officially-launches-new-r1596075.htm PALO ALTO, CA – November 20, 2009 – The Palo Alto Family YMCA announced today that in an effort to help those in need, it is hosting a variety of seasonal community events which will provide assistance to local organizations and benefit the community. These activities, which will also bring families and friends together, begin today, and run through the second week of December. “We know that this year, the need for donations from our local community partners is more crucial than ever before,” said Scott Glissmeyer, Executive Director of the Palo Alto Family YMCA. “We hope that by http://www.pr-inside.com/palo-alto-family-ymca-partners-with-r1595714.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:43:57 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/palo-alto-family-ymca-partners-with-r1595714.htm Staff at Coventry City Council’s regeneration services department wanted to honour the memory of Paul Humphreys who died suddenly aged 58 after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. They took inspiration from the real life story behind the Hollywood and West End hit, in which members of a Yorkshire village’s Women’s Institute put together a calendar after the death of a member’s husband to raise money for charity. The Coventry group of 15 women is hoping to raise £4,000 for Cancer Research UK through their calendar. The calendar was launched at Priory Place’s Bar No. 3 and organiser, Jo Truslove, said she hopes the http://www.pr-inside.com/coventry-calendar-girls-to-raise-funds-r1595474.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:17:20 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/coventry-calendar-girls-to-raise-funds-r1595474.htm This Scheme of Community Support for Older People encourages and assists the community’s support for older people by means of community-based grants to improve the safety and security of its older members. The Scheme, which is funded by the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, is open to people aged 65 and over who have a genuine need for assistance. Funding is available towards the cost of installing monitored personal alarm systems, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, external security lighting and other ancillary items of physical security equipment. Commenting on the funding announcement, Minister of State Killeen: “I wish http://www.pr-inside.com/west-clare-carers-group-receives-funding-r1595324.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:29:24 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/west-clare-carers-group-receives-funding-r1595324.htm The Comhairle, which is part of a programme being run by the Office of the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, is a local forum for young people where they can discuss local and national issues of relevance to them. Delegates - representing Schools, Youth Projects, Youthreach, Voluntary Youth Clubs and Special Interest Groups throughout the County - this year chose to discuss the issues of “Alcohol and Drugs” and “Internet Safety and Social Networking Sites”. They also nominated 21 of their fellow delegates to a newly developed County Limerick Youth Council. The Council, which will meet six times a http://www.pr-inside.com/comhairle-gives-young-limerick-people-a-r1595283.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:14:35 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/comhairle-gives-young-limerick-people-a-r1595283.htm Cochrane Technologies Inc. located here in Lafayette, builds exhibit to be displayed at the Lafayette Children’s Museum this coming fall 2009. The Cochrane Team built a model of an actual offshore sonar project. SONAR - Meaning "Sound Navigation And Ranging" is a tool used to take pictures under the water. Many types of Sonar's are used in many different ways. It can be used to measure how deep the water is, help locate objects on the sea floor, detect schools of fish, or to create maps the sea floor, just to name a few. The Bottom Scanning sonar pictured here http://www.pr-inside.com/cochrane-technologies-participates-in-r1593137.htm Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:10:50 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/cochrane-technologies-participates-in-r1593137.htm In the 1960s, three states in Australia enacted repressive legislation that essentially made it a crime to practice Scientology in those states. Once the false allegations against the religion were repudiated, these discriminatory laws became a major embarrassment to the Australian government—so much so a former Australian Senator and Deputy Premier of Western Australia traveled to the United States in 1976 to attend the Churches of Scientology International Prayer Day and apologized to all members of the Church, stating that the actions against Scientology had been the “blackest day in the political history of Western Australia.” Subsequently, Scientology was fully recognized http://www.pr-inside.com/scientology-overcomes-criminal-government-abuse-r1588480.htm Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:45:58 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/scientology-overcomes-criminal-government-abuse-r1588480.htm SIM Senegal 2010 (Senegal International Mining Conference & Exhibition) will take place in Dakar, Senegal from 12 – 15 April 2010. The event will be organised by the Ministère des Mines, de l’Industrie, de la Transformation alimentaire des produits agricoles et des PME, Republic of Senegal in collaboration with the British company AME Trade Limited. This event will form a golden backdrop to the festivities of the 50th Independence Anniversary of the Republic of Senegal which is celebrated on the 4th April 2010; half a century after Senegal declared its independence from France. The event will feature three days of plenary http://www.pr-inside.com/sim-senegal-r1588065.htm Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:55:37 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/sim-senegal-r1588065.htm Scientology Churches in cities around the world observe the United Nations-designated International Day for Tolerance Monday, November 16 with petition drives calling on their countries to mandate human rights education. When 50 nations signed the United Nations Charter on June 26, 1945, "to save future generations from the scourge of war," they expressed their belief that such a dream requires we "practice tolerance and live together in peace with one another as good neighbors." In that spirit, Churches of Scientology are marking the International Day for Tolerance by asking people in communities worldwide to sign the petition calling for human rights http://www.pr-inside.com/scientology-churches-observe-international-day-r1583504.htm Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:29:00 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/scientology-churches-observe-international-day-r1583504.htm Youth Challenge Vanuatu today have launched their new employment website www.wokikik.com Priscilla Samson, Employment Services Manager, heads up the Wok I Kik team “Its exciting we already have over 150 people who have signed up to receive the job emails and we are getting lots of positive comments. We have over 350 jobs on the website already.” Wok i Kik allows a users to sign up to receive a job alert email 2 to 3 times a week that contains a summary of all the job vacancies in Vanuatu. “If you see a job you like just click the link to go http://www.pr-inside.com/employment-website-launches-in-vanuatu-r1581352.htm Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:48:12 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/employment-website-launches-in-vanuatu-r1581352.htm NAFA is proud to announce the launch of www.NAFAIandE.org, the conference website devoted to the fleet industry's largest networking event of the year, and the launch of NAFA's Institute & Expo online registration. NAFA is pulling out all the stops in 2010 with the goal of making I&E the most valuable networking, business, and educational event in the fleet industry. The 2010 Institute & Expo will be held April 24-27 at the Cobo Convention Center in Detroit, Michigan. The event will feature three Keynote Addresses (one on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday) from high-level, industry-specific executives. Confirmed is the President and CEO http://www.pr-inside.com/nafa-launches-new-expo-website-and-r1578390.htm Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:41:33 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/nafa-launches-new-expo-website-and-r1578390.htm The Wood Experts, its partners and its many dealers are proud to announce the launch of our new web site www.thewoodexperts.com. Since The Wood Experts conception in January of 2009 it has been a battle to create a web site worthy enough to represent the unique line of products presented by The Wood Experts. The concept is simple a group of extremely unique products used both inside and outside of the home based on a GREEN BUILDING foundation all found in one spot, represented by a qualified group of dealers across North America. Now it’s time to get the new http://www.pr-inside.com/the-long-anticipated-wood-experts-website-r1578189.htm Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:51:46 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/the-long-anticipated-wood-experts-website-r1578189.htm A sea of Santas will take to Bournemouth Pier next month to help send local children with life-threatening illnesses and their families to Lapland at Christmas. Round Table Children’s Wish and Heart FM have joined forces for the town’s Santa Stomp on Sunday December 6 and places are available for those wishing to take part. The event, which starts at midday, covers a 5km route along the promenade from Bournemouth to Boscombe and back and is open to people of all ages. Admission costs £5 includes a Santa hat and entrants will be asked to raise sponsorship for the charity. Organiser Davina Nichols http://www.pr-inside.com/locals-urged-to-put-heart-into-r1575350.htm Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:46:21 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/locals-urged-to-put-heart-into-r1575350.htm The Council executive has proposed a series of measures aimed at making its revenue service more efficient, without incurring job losses among the existing 16 revenue collectors. The proposals are being implemented under a national framework agreement endorsed by the Labour Court in 2006, which would yield major efficiencies across the county according to the Council. Revenue Collectors collect Local Authority income, such as housing rents, business rates and commercial water rates. Clare County Council confirmed today that sixteen Revenue Collection staff, represented by IMPACT Union, have refused to accept a proposal which would move their duties from a home based http://www.pr-inside.com/council-seeks-to-rationalise-revenue-collector-r1572823.htm Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:02:59 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/council-seeks-to-rationalise-revenue-collector-r1572823.htm Designer shoe store Mia has given its backing to the charity event Heels 2 Help Heal by donating over £700 worth of designer shoes. The two pairs of shoes will be among those auctioned at the women-only event in aid of Round Table Children’s Wish on Wednesday November 18 in the Oceanarium in Bournemouth. Mia, which is based in Westover Road, has also promised to give customers a 10% discount on shoes or handbags bought from its stall on the night and will give a further 10% from each sale to Round Table Children’s Wish. Toni de Angelis of Mia, said: “Round Table http://www.pr-inside.com/valuable-designer-shoes-in-charity-auction-r1572499.htm Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:52:43 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/valuable-designer-shoes-in-charity-auction-r1572499.htm Out of 186 million children in the age group of 5-14, 100 million are not in school. Of the rest 86 million, out of every 10 children who start in grade 1, only 4 reach grade 8. Illiteracy is a self fulfilling curse that perpetuates the change of poverty, degradation and child labour. Unless we act soon, many more in our country will never discover the true meaning of Independence ‘the freedom to hold your head high’. 3 State Governments played a significant role in supporting efforts of "Freedom through Education", the Government of Andhra Pradesh, which has contributed over Rs.30 http://www.pr-inside.com/freedom-through-education-round-table-r1571224.htm Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:16:54 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/freedom-through-education-round-table-r1571224.htm Washington, DC USA Cares Executive Director Bill Nelson had just climbed the stairs on his way into a meeting with the Veteran’s Administration in Washington when his Blackberry mobile phone signaled him with an incoming email. The message was from his Dallas, Texas Field Representative informing him about the horrific event at the largest military installation in her area of responsibility. Stephanie Melson is the USA Cares Field Representative who spends a large portion of her time interfacing with various support organizations on the base at Fort Hood. Her message to Bill Nelson was terse, “Bad news – http://www.pr-inside.com/fort-hood-shooting-underscores-need-for-r1570094.htm Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:16:29 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/fort-hood-shooting-underscores-need-for-r1570094.htm This holiday season you can impact the lives of more than 6,000 people in the Ohio Valley area by donating your used vehicle. A new program, Autos-4-MS, encourages individuals or businesses to donate their old vehicles to the National MS Society, in turn, helping fund important programs for those living with multiple sclerosis in our area. One hundred percent of the proceeds from each vehicle benefit the National MS Society and help fund programs for clients living with multiple sclerosis. Programs offered include: Journey Club Kids Camp, Couples Programs, general education and physical health, such as aquatics and yoga. Donating http://www.pr-inside.com/help-drive-away-multiple-sclerosis-by-r1567995.htm Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:45:33 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/help-drive-away-multiple-sclerosis-by-r1567995.htm Ms. Mei Tsu Lee, representing the Church of Scientology in Taiwan, accepted the award presented by the Youth Volunteer Association and the Kaohsiung City Council. Many other groups and individuals were also acknowledged at the event. Typhoon Morakot slammed into southern Taiwan last August, killing more than 600 and causing an estimated $1.5 billion in damage. More than nine feet of rain inundated the island causing record flooding and mudslides buried entire villages. Despite more than 20,000 troops pressed into service for disaster relief, without the volunteer community the country could not have coped with the needs of some 7,000 who lost http://www.pr-inside.com/scientology-volunteers-awarded-for-helping-r1565457.htm Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:54:06 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/scientology-volunteers-awarded-for-helping-r1565457.htm Newport, KY — November 4, 2009 — Neighborhood Foundations of Newport held its fourth annual Halloween Party this Friday at the Grand Towers apartment complex for seniors. Residents and guests were invited to attend for deserts, prizes and games along with a costume contest. More than 50 residents attended the event making it the most successful yet. “We wanted the residents to have fun and do something out of the ordinary to celebrate Halloween,” said senior site manager Peggy Bramble. “All that attended had a wonderful time and had the opportunity to participate in activities with members of the community, http://www.pr-inside.com/neighborhood-foundations-of-newport-hosts-r1565344.htm Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:38:55 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/neighborhood-foundations-of-newport-hosts-r1565344.htm Emma Bedford as Paintings Specialist Although she will be based in the Cape Town office, she will liaise on a regular basis between Johannesburg and Cape Town. According to Stephan Welz, Managing Director of Strauss & Co, it is not often that someone of Bedford’s calibre becomes available. Highly regarded both locally and internationally, Bedford played an unequalled role as a Curator at Iziko South African National Gallery and as Director of Goodman Gallery Cape. She is an acknowledged expert in modern and contemporary art with particular reference to South African art, has extensive experience in curating exhibitions and collections http://www.pr-inside.com/internationally-acknowledged-art-expert-r1562335.htm Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:54:00 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/internationally-acknowledged-art-expert-r1562335.htm The WebMarketing Group, a specialist internet marketing company based in the United Kingdom, are please to announce the appointment of Etienne Botha as Key Account Manager. Reporting to Julie Woods, Senior Sales Manager, Etienne will work alongside the sales teams to strengthen existing relationships and generate account growth. Etienne will also develop new business opportunities which in turn will increase new/renewal and upsell revenue. Etienne will also act as Account Manager for development clients and product champion for M-VAP. Multivariate Analysis (M-VAP) is one of The WebMarketing Group’s newer products and Etienne will work to ensure the continued roll out and http://www.pr-inside.com/the-webmarketing-group-announce-the-r1560849.htm Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:32:05 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/the-webmarketing-group-announce-the-r1560849.htm The Service, which was the first Motor Tax Office in the country to receive a Quality Service Management Award (Q-Mark), was named overall winner of the “Government Health and Social Services” category at the National Quality Excellence Awards. Mayor of Clare Councillor Tony Mulcahy said the award success was the culmination of over five years of hard work by the Clare Motor Tax Office to further improve customer service standards. He added: “Clare Local Authorities are delighted that the Motor Tax Office has been selected ahead of a significant number of other shortlistees, including hospitals, prisons and local authorities throughout Ireland.” According http://www.pr-inside.com/national-award-for-clare-motor-taxation-r1559594.htm Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:08:07 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/national-award-for-clare-motor-taxation-r1559594.htm