PR-inside.com Free Press Releases Services http://www.pr-inside.com/ Copyright 12 pr-inside.com organizations-institutions Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) FilmAid is a non-profit organization that uses the power of film and media to transcend language and literacy, bringing life-saving information, psychological relief and much-needed hope to refugees and other communities in need around the globe. In post-crisis emergencies and protracted situations alike, FilmAid produces and distributes community-based films on critical public health and safety issues such as maternal health, HIV, cholera, gender-based violence, conflict resolution, and more. Using inflatable screens and other ‘Mobile Cinema’ units, FilmAid screenings provide psychological relief and healing to refugees and other communities ravaged by trauma and lacking traditional media and information sources. - ENDS .. Fri, 25 May 2012 10:51:50 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/filmaid-aims-to-help-many-more-r3199740.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/filmaid-aims-to-help-many-more-r3199740.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) SAN DIEGO, CA – Operation Smoke Free (OSF) is excited to announce the start of their first official marketing initiative to help those who smoke effectively overcome their addiction to cigarettes. The initiative involves partnering with a series of influential people, corporations, and community organizations, in order to leverage their social media networks, e.g. Facebook and Twitter. OSF is currently partnered with the following 11 celebrities: Marshall Faulk (NFL Hall-of-Fame RB), Jimmy Wilson (Miami Dolphins CB), Seyi Ajirotutu (Carolina Panthers WR), Bille Woodruff (Director of The Game), Anthony Mosley (Pro Skateboarder), Jacob Luttrell (Musician & Songwriter), Jesy McKinney (Model), Cris Judd .. Thu, 24 May 2012 18:16:24 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/operation-smoke-free-osf-begins-online-r3198591.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/operation-smoke-free-osf-begins-online-r3198591.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) (WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif) – Accessory Power has surpassed its fundraising goal for the Pandas International Bamboo Project to plant one full acre of bamboo seedlings at the Wolong Giant Panda Reserve Center in Sichuan province, China and is announcing a further commitment to raise additional funds. Due to the success of their previous fundraising effort, Accessory Power will be starting a new fundraising period. From June through October 2012, Accessory Power will be donating 5% of their net profits for every GOgroove Panda Pal Speaker sold to Pandas International. The funds raised will be donated towards field medical equipment used by .. Wed, 23 May 2012 22:20:44 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/accessory-power-supports-pandas-international-r3196787.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/accessory-power-supports-pandas-international-r3196787.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) The Evaluations of Christ Nature is a group/cause established by Jason Jowett for the purpose of achieving a unified and global consensus on the matters of mind and body. The experience of religions are critical to this cause and also the use of and understanding of astrology. https://www.facebook.com/groups/408942962463754/ There are many issues to be discussed and developed on the global stage and Jason is hosting this facility in order to not only gain exposure for his book series, http://alchemybooks.net but to justify the metaphysical content and create a real social movement based on it. The Christ Nature is new, and has .. Wed, 23 May 2012 04:22:43 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/the-evaluations-of-christ-nature-an-r3194824.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/the-evaluations-of-christ-nature-an-r3194824.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) Organised by the Clare Branch of the Irish Kidney Association (IKA) and celebrated by Fr. Tom Hogan, the Mass was attended by the Mayor of Clare Councillor Pat Hayes who afterwards met with donor families as well as local transplant recipients. Also in attendance was Dr Con Cronin, consultant physician nephrologist at the Mid-Western Regional Hospital and St. Johns; nursing staff of Unit 7 in Merlyn Park and the Mid Western Regional Hospital; IKA National Chairperson Martin Doody; and National Transplant Co-ordinator Phyllis Cunningham and Clinical Nurse Manager II Maureen McNulty, both of Beaumont Hospital in Dublin. Speaking following the Mass, .. Tue, 22 May 2012 11:11:13 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/annual-remembrance-mass-for-organ-donors-r3193435.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/annual-remembrance-mass-for-organ-donors-r3193435.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) A managing director from Surrey showed he is the boss in more ways than one after being named as the largest individual fundraiser for national charity Deafness Research UK. Swapping boardroom minutes for marathon miles, Ross Gardner raised over £5,000 completing this year’s London Marathon and with several thousand pounds still to collect, Ross is aiming at a record sum! Ross’s achievement was acknowledged by Deafness Research UK at its keynote fundraiser event held at the BT Tower on 9 May, where he was presented with signed Crystal Palace FC shirt to commemorate their achievement while marking the announcement of .. Tue, 22 May 2012 09:11:01 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/ross-is-the-boss-r3193208.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/ross-is-the-boss-r3193208.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) MANILA, PHILIPPINES, May 10, 2012 - Philippine Charities, an online fundraising organization for the benefit of various charities in the Philippines, has expressed its support for the VitaminR Program of the Rotary Club of Bacoor, Philippines. The VitaminR Program is a nutrition-through-vitamins campaign for the benefit of malnourished children in the Philippines that will be launched this month in Cavite, Metro Manila. After the initial launch, it aims to extend the VitaminR Program throughout the country. “The Philippines is filled with smiling children,” said Jim Baumbach of Rotary Club-Bacoor. “Unfortunately, the lack of proper nutrition for these children results in poor school .. Thu, 17 May 2012 07:36:42 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/philippine-charities-supports-nutrition-through-vi-r3186491.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/philippine-charities-supports-nutrition-through-vi-r3186491.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) Over 1000 members of the community are expected to participate in a special Veterans Memorial Service honoring those who have served our country. Billed as the largest memorial service in St. Charles County, the event will take place on Sunday, May 27th at 2:00 p.m. at St. Charles Memorial Gardens, 3950 West Clay, St. Charles, MO 63301. 2012 marks the 51st year for the Veterans Memorial Service, which will feature a Parade of Colors led by St. Charles County Veteran Organizations, as well as prayers and songs in remembrance of our nation’s fallen heroes. The ceremony will also feature the After .. Wed, 16 May 2012 14:37:16 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/st-annual-veterans-memorial-service-r3185621.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/st-annual-veterans-memorial-service-r3185621.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) The Authority has been tasked with developing a regional policy tool aimed at ensuring the future planning and development of rivers and waters in counties Limerick, Clare and Tipperary are compliant with the Water Framework Directive (WFD). The objectives of the EU Directive are to protect all high status waters, prevent further deterioration of all waters and to restore degraded surface and ground waters to good status by 2015. Under the terms of the EU-funded ‘Territories of Rivers Action Plans’ (TRAP) project, the MWRA also is working with authorities in 7 other European countries in relation to the exchange of information .. Tue, 15 May 2012 14:21:51 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/new-action-plan-for-mid-west-r3183179.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/new-action-plan-for-mid-west-r3183179.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) Q3 Technologies has always believed that the way we do our business affects, in some way or another, the environment around us. If a conscious effort is made towards it, the impact can be a positive one. With this motive in mind, Q3 understands the impact of Corporate Social Responsibility and is fully committed to address the on-going issues and needs of the societal challenges by taking part in various initiatives that help in promoting the social well being of the unfortunate sections of the society striving to fulfill their basic needs. As part of its CSR initiatives, During the .. Mon, 14 May 2012 10:11:12 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/q3-technologies-corporate-social-responsibility-r3180376.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/q3-technologies-corporate-social-responsibility-r3180376.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) (Melville, NY) May 11, 2012— According to a poll on NARI.org, 26 percent of respondents are planning to stay an additional 16 to 20 years in their homes because their home values have decreased during the recession. Twenty-three percent reported they are going to stay an additional six to 10 years in their homes. The U.S. Census Bureau reports combined existing and new single-family home sales decreased 5 percent in 2010. “The recession has really hit homeowners so, they had to start thinking outside of the box”, says Lesa Dresher, Executive Director. This in turn, has sparked a new .. Fri, 11 May 2012 15:26:13 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/homeowners-personalize-their-home-rather-r3177986.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/homeowners-personalize-their-home-rather-r3177986.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) Clare Local Development Company (CLDC), in association with Clare County Council, is encouraging local community groups and individuals to register their interest in the ‘Clare Villages And Towns 2012: Your Place, Your Space’ initiative by attending a seminar in Quin Community Hall on Saturday 12th May from 9.30am to 1pm. Following the event, local groups will be invited to apply to be one of nine towns selected to receive additional expert guidance and mentoring from Cunnane Stratton Reynolds (CSR) Landscape Architects & Town Planning consultants. CSR will assist the groups to critically examine their town or village, identify opportunities to .. Thu, 10 May 2012 15:55:12 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/clare-towns-to-benefit-from-r3176218.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/clare-towns-to-benefit-from-r3176218.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) “Puppy mill dogs are raised in deplorable conditions; they do not receive basic veterinary care, are undersocialized, and often lack access to adequate food and water. We want to change that,” said Dr. Jennifer Scarlett, veterinarian and SF SPCA co-president. “Many people buy puppies from these mills without even knowing it, perpetuating a cycle of misery that benefits only the mill owners and puppy wholesalers.” The abuses dogs suffer in puppy mills are well documented: • Forced over-breeding and inbreeding • Lack of access to veterinary care and rampant disease • Overcrowding in filthy conditions • Hunger, lack of shelter, and general mistreatment A recent SF .. Wed, 09 May 2012 20:24:59 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/san-francisco-spca-launches-education-campaign-r3174455.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/san-francisco-spca-launches-education-campaign-r3174455.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) YouCrowdfund was created from the need to provide relevant information and education to investors and companies. The Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act of 2012 creates legal obligations which require in-depth knowledge to successfully comply with the new law. The JOBS Act specifies that investors and companies possess an understanding of the standards established by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the risks involved in crowdfund investing. An educated crowdfund community is going to be key to the success of the crowdfund industry. Crowdfunders, investors, issuers and intermediaries will find documents, webinars and courses on the YouCrowdfund.org site that will provide .. Tue, 08 May 2012 15:38:50 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/ncet2-launches-crowdfunding-information-and-r3171848.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/ncet2-launches-crowdfunding-information-and-r3171848.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) The contest is online at: www.metro-dc-dog-blog.com “We’re very excited to see which of these wonderful essays will draw the most votes from local readers,” says Laura Grape of the Northern Virginia Regional Commission. “And we’re thrilled to be able to provide funds for three local animal shelters and/or rescue groups.” Since April 23, individuals representing local animal shelters and welfare groups have been submitting essays that define what makes a dog owner responsible to the Metro DC Dog Blog. From today through May 18, readers of the blog will vote for their favorite essays. The essay that draws the most votes will .. Tue, 08 May 2012 07:42:35 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/metro-dc-dog-blog-essay-contest-r3170700.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/metro-dc-dog-blog-essay-contest-r3170700.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) April 20, 2012: St. Charles, MO – Recent reports show that the number of officers killed in the line of duty in the United States has been rising steadily over the last two years. In the state of Missouri, seven officers were killed in 2011. The event is free and open to the public, and is sponsored by the Peace Officers Memorial Service Committee and hosted by Baue Funeral Homes, Crematory and Cemetery. The candlelight service will be dedicated to all the men and women of law enforcement who served our community and put their lives on the line to keep .. Fri, 04 May 2012 18:35:49 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/honoring-fallen-officers-r3166986.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/honoring-fallen-officers-r3166986.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) 09.00-12.00 27 June 2012 Room P5B001 Paul-Henri Spaak Building, European Parliament 60 Rue Wiertz, Brussels, Belgium Slavery has long been considered a relic of centuries past, from plantation workers to the forced labour camps of totalitarian regimes. But today slavery has taken on a myriad forms, some more visible than others, but in all cases representing the deprivation of fundamental human rights to individuals that constitute communities marginalized by prejudice, ignorance or social stigma. In countries such as Mauritania domestic servitude continues amid a culture of state acceptance and a civil society constrained by lack of resources. In South East Asia .. Thu, 03 May 2012 08:08:14 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/contemporary-slavery-understanding-the-r3163846.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/contemporary-slavery-understanding-the-r3163846.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) VirtualEmployee, one of the top outsourcing companies in India, has recently increased its bouquet of offerings for its clients by setting up a free Video Recording Studio within its premises. This studio can be accessed by all the virtual employees working for clients across the world and can be used to create short videos that the client can use for promotion of their online business. All a client needs to do for using this facility is to pre-book the studio. Understanding the crucial role that the audio-visual media plays today in creating the desired impact in the consumer's mind, more .. Wed, 02 May 2012 10:00:08 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/virtual-employee-pvt-ltd-new-video-r3161907.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/virtual-employee-pvt-ltd-new-video-r3161907.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) (Melville, NY) – Andrew Rosa was 15 years old when he was riding his bike near his home and was struck by a driver, leaving him with severe traumatic brain injury and in a vegetative state. Just in time for summer, we are proud to report that the project has been completed and Andrew will be coming home. In order for the Rosa’s to bring their son home from the hospital, certain modifications had to be made. The family home could not accommodate Andrew’s lifts and hospital bed; now necessary for him to survive outside of a hospital setting. An .. Tue, 01 May 2012 20:42:22 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/selden-teen-paralyzed-in-tragic-accident-r3161200.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/selden-teen-paralyzed-in-tragic-accident-r3161200.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) ‘New Horizons for the Fire and Rescue Service of the Future’ is the theme of this year’s two-day event, which will be opened by the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Phil Hogan, in Dundalk's Ballymascanlon House Hotel on Wednesday 9 May. The aim of the Conference and accompanying Exhibition is to afford all involved in the fire and rescue area the opportunity to debate current issues and to see the latest developments in fire service appliances and equipment, and to explore the newest technology in fire service operations and fire prevention. Among the topics to be covered will be .. Tue, 01 May 2012 13:58:34 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/dundalk-to-host-cfoa-conference-r3160556.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/dundalk-to-host-cfoa-conference-r3160556.htm