PR-inside.com Press Releases Free Services http://www.pr-inside.com/ Copyright 08 pr-inside.com organizations-institutions Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 12, 2008 CONTACT: Jonathan Lorenzo 213-382-0488 Email: filamlibrary@sbcglobal.net NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR, MARISA DE LOS SANTOS, TO SPEAK IN HISTORIC FILIPINOTOWN LOS ANGELES (May 2008) - The event marks the author's first visit to this area of Los Angeles that has most recently experienced political and economic renaissance since Filipinos first settled here in the early 20th century. The author will read and sign copies of her latest novel Belong to Me which will be on sale that evening. Light fare and valet parking are available. To RSVP for this free event, please call Jonathan Lorenzo at 213-382-0488 or send an email .. Tue, 13 May 2008 08:50:54 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/new-york-times-bestselling-author-marisa-r585301.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/new-york-times-bestselling-author-marisa-r585301.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) Hi everyone, please inform your family and friends of this new program. You're all welcome to attend our next two events that will promote the value of diversity through the reading of Filipino children's books. This is an exciting time for our Filipino American Library and we would greatly appreciate your support. - Jonathan Lorenzo - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 5, 2008 CONTACT: Jonathan Lorenzo Administrator Filipino American Library (FAL) Tel: 213-382-0488 Email: filamlibrary@sbcglobal.net FILIPINO AMERICAN LIBRARY OUTREACHES TO FAMILIES OF SOUTHERN LOS ANGELES COUNTY LOS ANGELES (May 2008) - The FAL Children's Reading Program promotes the value of diversity to children in Greater Los Angeles through the reading of Filipino .. Fri, 09 May 2008 09:35:18 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/filipino-american-library-outreaches-to-r580514.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/filipino-american-library-outreaches-to-r580514.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) The document notes that the Church is more moved by emotion than by the Spirit, demonstrated through empirical evidence pointing that youth who are interested in the 'work of the Spirit' are more likely to move to the Pentecostal Church, and aging adults who are interested in the 'peace and quiet', and those who have 'guilt or shamed backgrounds' moving into the Anglican/Catholic Church. The document also named the Uniting Church model as Theologically 'evil' as it was the model that killed Christ, and stated that the Lutheran Church had moved away from it's reformed roots under Luther, and now .. Sat, 03 May 2008 22:40:26 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/a-new-study-describing-the-australian-r570494.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/a-new-study-describing-the-australian-r570494.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) 'I have had the chance to experience up close and personal that nobody does more for Houston than the United Way. At the same time, no organization has done more for me,' said Liberato. 'I am honored to be Volunteer of the Year but even more so to be able to work with such a wonderful organization and committed people.' Considered among her peers as one of Houston's most respected and accomplished attorneys, Liberato's time and energy outside the courtroom is equally impressive. Liberato began her relationship with United Way of Greater Houston in 1993 when she was elected to the .. Thu, 01 May 2008 18:04:54 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/lynne-liberato-named-volunteer-of-the-r567595.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/lynne-liberato-named-volunteer-of-the-r567595.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) SANTA ROSA DE COPAN, HONDURAS-Norton resident Daniel Greaser, LISW, traveled to Honduras for the seventh time in February. He volunteers with Central American Medical Outreach, Inc. (CAMO) teaching woodworking in a trade school in Santa Rosa de Copan, a city in the mountains of the western region of the country. 'What's the connection between CAMO and the trade school?' Dan is frequently asked when he returns from Honduras and tells about instructing lathe training. 'People think only in terms of medical help, but CAMO has interest in the health of community development in Santa Rosa as well,' said Dan. .. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:31:08 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/norton-resident-daniel-greaser-lisw-r566208.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/norton-resident-daniel-greaser-lisw-r566208.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) SANTA ROSA DE COPAN, HONDURAS-Beryl Snyder, Radiology Specialist employed by Aultman Hospital, traveled in February to Honduras for the seventh time where he volunteers as a Biomedical Technician with Central American Medical Outreach, Inc. (CAMO) in the Santa Rosa de Copan public health hospital and clinic. 'So many people thanked me for coming, it made a lasting impression,' said Snyder. On his first visit in 1997 Snyder commented on the conditions in the hospital, 'They hung x-rays--after processing--on a tree to dry. There were no screens on the open windows in surgery. In the kitchen they were making tortillas .. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:30:32 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/beryl-snyder-radiology-specialist-employed-r566207.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/beryl-snyder-radiology-specialist-employed-r566207.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) SANTA ROSA DE COPAN, HONDURAS--St. James Episcopal Members Cameron Maneese is 'changing the world one meeting at a time,' she sighs with a smile. That's how she describes her collaborative community work as Coordinator of Wayne County Family and Children First Council in Wooster, OH and volunteer work with Central American Medical Outreach, Inc. (CAMO) in Honduras. One of several area community leaders, Maneese welcomed Sonia to Wooster in January, and then traveled to Honduras with CAMO in February to assist in structuring a family violence shelter through a series of meetings with community leaders. The family violence shelter team .. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:28:32 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/st-james-episcopal-members-cameron-maneese-r566200.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/st-james-episcopal-members-cameron-maneese-r566200.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) Individuals and teams of walkers join in to fight for the cause by raising funds and then walking 10 kilometers or 6.2 miles through New York City, with the walk beginning and ending in Central Park. At the 2007 AIDS Walk New York, there were approximately 45,000 walkers that participated. The walk is also supported by major corporate sponsors as well as celebrities - it is reported that at the upcoming May 18, 2008 event Whoopi Goldberg, Cyndi Lauper and Eugene will be appearing. One team in particular that has been making strides is the Aider-Raiders, started in 2004 by .. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:43:21 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/aids-walk-new-york-aider-raiders-r557732.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/aids-walk-new-york-aider-raiders-r557732.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) Rotaract is celebrating its 40th anniversary right here in London during their European Conference. Taking place 30th April - 4th May in Hammersmith, it will officially be the largest gathering of international Rotaractors ever. Seeing over 490 young adults from 40 different countries descend on our capital city to celebrate 40 years of their organisation at the same time as share ideas and recognise outstanding contributions to local communities made by individuals and clubs. The Rotaract European Conference, EUCO, will unite many different cultures and traditions. Since its launch in 1968 by Rotary International, the organisation for young adults has been serving .. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:05:42 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/rotaract-is-celebrating-its-40th-anniversary-r557389.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/rotaract-is-celebrating-its-40th-anniversary-r557389.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) SANTA ROSA DE COPAN, HONDURAS--John Gallagher, Biomedical/Imaging Specialist at Summa Health System in Akron, OH, traveled in February for his sixth time to Honduras where he volunteers as a Biomedical Technician with Central American Medical Outreach, Inc. (CAMO) in the Santa Rosa de Copan public health hospital and clinic. 'I can't imagine working with a nicer, more professional group of people, Americans and Latinos both, for such a good cause as this,' said Gallagher. 'Patients without proper monitoring or working ventilators may die,' said Allen Dicks, Senior Biomedical Technician with the team. 'We fix whatever we're handed that doesn't .. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:06:30 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/summa-health-employee-travels-to-honduras-r541606.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/summa-health-employee-travels-to-honduras-r541606.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) SANTA ROSA DE COPAN, HONDURAS--'I had seven children die in one night,' a Honduran ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) student told Kirby Switzer, MD, and Jean Morgan, MSN, RN and CNP, both of Mercy Medical, who trained and passed 28 of 29 medical and nursing staff members following American Heart Association guidelines in ACLS in three two-day sessions in Santa Rosa de Copan public health hospital in Honduras. 'Before they took the training, they would never defibrillate,' said Jean. 'They treated every case like a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) and hoped the patient didn't die.' '85% of the rhythms .. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:58:35 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/mercy-medical-doctor-and-nurse-practitioner-r541592.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/mercy-medical-doctor-and-nurse-practitioner-r541592.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) SANTA ROSA DE COPAN, HONDURAS-- Katie Simmons, RN and Nurse Coordinator of Blood Conservation at Mercy Medical Center in Canton, OH, traveled to Honduras in February with Central American Medical Outreach, Inc. (CAMO) plastic surgery team for her third year. 'For all my years (25) in the operating room, when you meet a surgeon like Les Mohler you just want the whole world to know him, too--to learn,' said Katie. 'And also see how well a mission group can work together and how organized it can be,' she added. CAMO Founder and CEO Kathy Tschiegg described one case .. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:57:31 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/mercy-medical-nurse-travels-with-plastic-r541587.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/mercy-medical-nurse-travels-with-plastic-r541587.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) SANTA ROSA DE COPAN, HONDURAS-Susan Shetter, RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist), of University of Pittsburgh Medical Center traveled in February to Honduras for the ninth year where she volunteers with Central American Medical Outreach, Inc. (CAMO) in the Santa Rosa de Copan public health hospital. Shetter found some old ventilators at a long-term center where she was Director of the Respiratory Department. 'I did not want to discard them but looked for a place to donate them,' said Susan. After asking her sales reps, she found CAMO. Another CAMO volunteer and RRT, Tim Larson, said he would take the ventilators, .. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:55:23 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/university-of-pittsburgh-medical-center-r541580.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/university-of-pittsburgh-medical-center-r541580.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) where he volunteers as Senior Biomedical Technician with Central American Medical Outreach, Inc. (CAMO) in the Santa Rosa de Copan public health hospital and clinic. 'If I don't show up for work here, my boss may get upset, but life goes on. If I don't show up for work in Honduras, patients without proper monitoring or working ventilators may die,' said Dicks. 'I now have friends and 'family' there. It's not like I'm helping strangers. Imagine how I would feel if someone died because I didn't 'feel' like going down there?' 'I have been to Honduras more times than .. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:54:41 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/aultman-hospital-employee-travels-to-r541579.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/aultman-hospital-employee-travels-to-r541579.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) Ruth Brown and Marcia Murphy, longtime CAMO volunteers, are organizing the event. 'Marcia and I love to golf and have been in lots of golf outings,' said Ruth. 'It's just easy to do, and it's a cause we already buy into.' Last year's golf outing raised $7,750 after expenses for the neonatal unit in the Santa Rosa hospital. Seven infant ventilators and supplies were purchased and save one newborn every two days. Since 1993, CAMO has renovated the Hospital de Occidente, public health and community buildings and continually expanded to now offer 17 healthcare programs in .. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:53:32 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/camo-3rd-annual-scramble-hosts-golfers-r541573.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/camo-3rd-annual-scramble-hosts-golfers-r541573.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) The San Francisco Child Abuse Prevention Center (SFCAPC) will host its annual Blue Ribbon luncheon: ‘For the Love of a Child' to benefit the confidential support and safe environment the Center provides to hundreds of San Francisco children and families affected by child abuse and neglect. The event will take place on Thursday, April 18, 2008, from 12:00-1:30 p.m. at the Four Seasons Hotel, 757 Market Street, San Francisco. Every year across the nation, approximately 3,000,000 child abuse and neglect cases are reported. Two thousand children die each year as a result of child abuse and neglect.** Last year, 487,145 .. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:33:13 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/the-san-francisco-child-abuse-prevention-r540156.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/the-san-francisco-child-abuse-prevention-r540156.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) The Associated Press reported April 13 that researchers using federal grant money selected nine families in poor, black Baltimore neighborhoods to test if sludge could reduce child health risks from lead. Sludge derived from human and industrial waste was tilled into the families' yards and grass was planted over it. The AP story said families were told that lead found in the soil in their yards posed a health risk and that the sludge was safe. The study, the findings of were published in 2005, did find that sludge bonded with the harmful metals lead, cadmium and zinc in the .. Tue, 15 Apr 2008 23:01:30 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/children-in-poor-black-neighborhoods-possibly-r539381.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/children-in-poor-black-neighborhoods-possibly-r539381.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) San Francisco, CALIF.: April 9, 2008 - Cognisco Ltd, the world's leading intelligent 'employee assessment' solutions specialist, today announced the opening of its U.S. subsidiary, Cognisco USA Inc., headquartered in New York City. Cognisco representatives made the announcement at the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) conference in San Francisco (April 9-12) where they are exhibiting and recruiting new employees for their U.S. operations, including Freelance Assessment Authors, an Expert Author/Authoring Consultant and Production Manager. For complete job descriptions or to schedule an interview, visit: www.cognisco.com/vacancies or www.siop.org/placement. Cognisco's employee assessment solutions address the growing need for key corporate decision .. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:30:46 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/u-k-based-assessment-solutions-provider-r528309.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/u-k-based-assessment-solutions-provider-r528309.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) 'Unless India stands up to the world, no one will respect us. In this world, fear has no place. Only strength respects strength.' - A.P.J Abdul Kalam We are positive that India would become the crown jewel of the new world. Right now, a golden future is knocking at India's doorway, she would most definitely be a powerful force to reckon with and Rupiz infotech is certain to tap the huge potential it would offer. Some of the most promising industries in India are Power, Retail, Insurance, Rural education, and IT. Rupiz Infotech already has a strong establishment in the e- retail .. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 09:16:31 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/india-in-2025-shining-bright-r522699.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/india-in-2025-shining-bright-r522699.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) This year, MADF proudly celebrates five successful years of providing opportunity and service to our youth. MADF strongly believes that providing financial assistance for education is a great way to truly make a difference in our communities. Through the Charlotte Lemons Annual Scholarship (C.L.A.S.S.) fund, MADF awards $1000 educational scholarships to graduating high school seniors in Georgia and Florida. This scholarship is intended to give students in need of financial assistance the opportunity to further their education at a two-year or four-year college or technical institution. Since 2004, MADF has awarded thirteen (13) C.L.A.S.S. Awards. 'By helping make others' dreams .. Sat, 05 Apr 2008 17:44:03 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/tournament-proceeds-benefit-the-charlotte-r521654.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/tournament-proceeds-benefit-the-charlotte-r521654.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) The Bakersfield Condors Professional Hockey Club of the ECHL has been an important part of the Bakersfield community since 1940 and continues its strong support of cultural and charitable causes in Kern County to this day. Another great example of their community support was witnessed on Monday evening, March 31 when they invited representatives from the Bakersfield Scottish Games to drop the ceremonial first puck before they took to the ice against the Utah Grizzlies at Rabobank Arena. The invitation helped to publicize the Games, also known as the Bakersfield Gathering and Games, which will be held at Stamler Park .. Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:09:12 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/the-condors-support-the-bakersfield-scottish-r518828.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/the-condors-support-the-bakersfield-scottish-r518828.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) The issue of race in America is a debatable topic, which can stir up a weltering of emotions. United Youth of New Jersey (UYNJ)will provide a platform that will consist of compelling and realistic stories and facts about race relations today. The discussion will be held at the Mickey Walker Community Center, 860 Anna Street, Elizabeth, NJ on Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 2pm. Free admission. United Youth of New Jersey Corporation (UYNJ) was founded September 1995 and incorporated in January 1996. UYNJ has been in operation for over twelve years working with at-risk youth at the Mickey Walker Community .. Thu, 03 Apr 2008 08:59:07 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/bringing-race-to-the-forefront-r517564.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/bringing-race-to-the-forefront-r517564.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) Oklahoma Baptist University (OBU), located in Shawnee, Oklahoma, announces it has selected Agilon, LLC for its new Development/Alumni fundraising software system. Agilon, based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, will provide the new Advancement Information Management System to support OBU's growing alumni and development information technology needs. The new web-based enterprise fundraising system solution includes Agilon's ONE donor and gift management system with additional modules for Events Management, Campaign Management, Scholarships, Constituent Connection online community, and Rel@y e-mail delivery system to enhance alumni relations and communications. 'With the need to upgrade our existing system, we looked at a variety of solutions, including a few .. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:04:42 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/oklahoma-baptist-university-selects-agilon-r516419.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/oklahoma-baptist-university-selects-agilon-r516419.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) On Saturday, April 5th, 2008, the Bakersfield Gathering and Games (also known as the Bakersfield Scottish Games) proudly invites all Kern County residents to become Scottish for one day. Everyone is invited to come and join in the excitement of this unique Scottish cultural event that will be brought to life for the 13th consecutive year by the Kern County Scottish Society. This all-day cultural event, beginning at 9am and also known as the Bakersfield Scottish Games, can be enjoyed by all members of the family. We have music entertainment throughout the day and night, great food, dancing, athletic events as .. Mon, 31 Mar 2008 01:11:46 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/lots-of-food-fun-and-culture-r510102.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/lots-of-food-fun-and-culture-r510102.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) A drug education public service ad series from the Foundation for a Drug-Free World has been honored with two Silver Telly Awards, one for its 'They Said/They Lied' series as Best Public Service Campaign and another going to a single ad of the series selected as Best Public Service Ad. Directed and co-written by director Gary Ravenscroft together with writer Christopher Smith, the powerful public service announcements show teens misled into drug abuse and tragedy. Presented annually since 1978, the Telly Awards recognize the finest in advertising, video and film, and in the last 29 years, the competition has become .. Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:27:13 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/drug-education-ads-win-silver-telly-r508614.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/drug-education-ads-win-silver-telly-r508614.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) 'For all African Scientologists, this is a dream finally come true,' said Paul Sondergaard, national Director of the Public Affairs Office. 'It means a lot to the future expansion of the Church in Africa.' The 64,000 square foot castle on 22 acres of land will be providing religious services to people from throughout the Continent. It is the latest acquisition in a long series of 66 buildings the Church has purchased internationally over the past 5 years to accommodate the Church's expansion. 'But the Kyalami Castle is the best yet,' says Sondergaard, 'and a fitting tribute to the 50th anniversary of .. Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:13:18 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/church-of-scientology-nets-famous-joburg-r504472.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/church-of-scientology-nets-famous-joburg-r504472.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) Winnipeg, Canada, March 25, 2008: Working with online volunteers usually involves the exchange of files, often exceeding e-mail attachment limits. With limited financial resources, how then can a non-profit organization successfully work with their Internet-based volunteers? Due to an ever expanding list of free Web-based file transfer services, one of which allows a whopping two gigabyte (GB) file upload limit along with an amazing 50 gigabytes (GB) of storage, large video or graphic files can now be easily exchanged between a virtual volunteer and a non-profit organization. With the assistance of virtual volunteers, Macdonald Youth Services' (MYS) Online Volunteer Program .. Tue, 25 Mar 2008 19:58:25 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/how-to-exchange-files-with-online-r502220.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/how-to-exchange-files-with-online-r502220.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) Excitement is in the air in the Tampa Bay Area where Bay Area Baptist Church of Clearwater is conducting a poll of interested Christians and in particular of Independent Baptists who live in the area to participate in a poll of interest in the founding of another multi-ministry church that will spread love to the many hurting people in the area. Pastor David Williams who met his wife in Clearwater in the 70's and preached on Big Pier 60 while they were dating, has most recently been on the street again standing up for Terry Schiavo. He was seen on .. Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:33:11 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/florida-based-bay-area-baptist-church-r501380.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/florida-based-bay-area-baptist-church-r501380.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) Tustin, California and#8211; National Foreclosure Solutions, Inc today announced that they are expanding their foreclosure relief campaign across the United States. The Foreclosure Relief Campaign will help homeowners nationwide by offering solutions to stop foreclosures. Ultimately the goal of the campaign is to bring foreclosure relief to homeowners across the U.S. and end foreclosures. According to National Foreclosure Solutions, Inc the mortgage industry is in real trouble. The company specializes in helping homeowners stop foreclosures by working directly with their lenders to find alternative solutions to prevent foreclosures. 'Homeowners in foreclosures do have options however they are not using them,' .. Fri, 21 Mar 2008 19:04:40 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/national-foreclosure-solutions-inc-r497949.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/national-foreclosure-solutions-inc-r497949.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) For Immediate Release March 18, 2008 Contact: Rick Cook Cook and Schmid 619/987.3897 rcook@CookandSchmid.com FORENSIC EXPERT WITNESS ASSOCIATION NAMES 2008 BOARD MEMBERS FEWA provides resources for experts to improve their testimony within the legal system President Lyle Coe, Coe and Company, Lodi, Calif. Vice President Geoffrey D. Hichborn, Hichborn Consulting Group, Anaheim, Calif. Treasurer Mark C. Hunter, Hunter Plumbing, Pleasant Hill, Calif. Secretary Eric Robi, Federal Forensics Group, Los Angeles, Calif. Imm. Past President Glenn Gelman, Glenn M. Gelman and Assoc., Santa Ana, Calif. Advisor Glen Balzer, New Era Consulting, Los Altos, Calif. Executive Director Norma S. Fox, FEWA, Newport Beach, Calif. Ted E. Bumgardner, Gafcon Inc., San .. Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:51:50 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/forensic-expert-witness-association-names-r492965.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/forensic-expert-witness-association-names-r492965.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) The Scientology.org video channel answers the question 'What is Scientology?' while offering 82 informative and engaging Scientology videos and clips addressing Scientology beliefs and humanitarian programs. (The Church of Scientology announces the launch of the official www.Scientology.org online video channel. Noting that 75% of Internet users watch video online according to Internet metrics leader Comscore, the Church is excited to announce this launch to utilize cutting edge technology to more broadly disseminate information about Scientology via an official Scientology Video Channel that can be viewed from anywhere there is an Internet connection. Through 82 broadcast-quality videos, comprising almost 3 hours of content, the .. Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:37:52 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/the-church-of-scientology-announces-the-r492276.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/the-church-of-scientology-announces-the-r492276.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) Atlanta, GA/March 18, 2008 and#8211; Strategic Vision, LLCand#8217;s literary client, Dr. David Eigen, author of the award nominated Men and#8211; The Gods of Love received top national media coverage for his analysis of powerful menand#8217;s destructive behavior during the Eliot Spitzer scandal. Dr. Eigen was featured on CNNand#8217;s Anderson Cooper 360, CNN Headline Newsand#8217; Glenn Beck Show, XM Radioand#8217;s Oprah and Friends and Mancow, and numerous newspapers and radio shows across the United States. Utilizing points from his book, Dr. Eigen discussed the psychological reasons that powerful men are prone to cheat and engage in self-destructive behavior. He was also .. Tue, 18 Mar 2008 17:38:51 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/public-relations-company-works-r491413.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/public-relations-company-works-r491413.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) Singapore Expo has just launched a new logo, and promotional campaign in line with her re-branding programme which started in mid 2007. With a new team on board, recent developments in Singaporeand#8217;s MICE industry and the need to create a lasting impression in this dynamic marketplace, a new treatment of the logo, new ad campaign, website and other promotional materials were launched. Emphasis on Venueand#8217;s Flexibility for All Types of Events The logo, website and advertisementand#8217;s new image illustrate the flexibility of the venues at Singapore Expo and the markets that it serves. The logo repositioning builds on the corporate identity and .. Fri, 14 Mar 2008 12:34:02 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/singapore-expo-convention-and-exhibition-centre-r484315.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/singapore-expo-convention-and-exhibition-centre-r484315.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) A mission school located in San Pedro, Sacatepequez, Guatemala, has entered the internet age with the introduction of its new WEB site found at www.MiRefugio.org. The WEB site, created by Tom Malinowski and Bill Palmer, was formed with the hopes of raising awareness of the needs of the children that the school ministers to. Mi Refugio ministers to the needs of 'at risk' children living in and around the Guatemala City garbage dump and in the villages surrounding San Pedro, Sacatepequez. Mi Refugio is a non denominational, Christian ministry which shares the love of Jesus by providing free education (pre-school through .. Thu, 13 Mar 2008 23:41:47 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/new-web-site-for-mi-refugio-r483728.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/new-web-site-for-mi-refugio-r483728.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) This year, Hina Rabbani Khar, the former Minister of State for Economic Affairs has been honored as one of the Young Global Leaders for 2008. Ms. Khar has been acknowledged for her profound leadership quality in promoting innovative ideas and competitiveness in Pakistan. She has in particular played a key role in developing linkages between the public and private sectors and created more donor attention to the economic and competitiveness issues in the country. As part of her work in promoting competitiveness, Hina Khar has been working closely in establishing the Competitiveness Support Fund (CSF) in Pakistan to create more .. Thu, 13 Mar 2008 14:59:09 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/hina-rabbani-khar-among-the-r483096.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/hina-rabbani-khar-among-the-r483096.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) The Baltic Air Charter Association (BACA) and its members are calling for an immediate review of todayand#8217;s decision by the Civil Aviation Association (CAA) to permit higher landing charges at Heathrow and Gatwick Airports. BACA is asking the government to quickly hold consultation meetings with all the interested parties, so that a solution can be found, which will not be detrimental to the English air industries. According to Markham Jackson, Chairman and chief spokesperson for BACA, and#8220;After this morningand#8217;s news I have been receiving a multitude of calls from members complaining that these charges at Heathrow and Gatwick will .. Thu, 13 Mar 2008 13:06:34 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/baltic-air-charter-association-issues-strong-r482917.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/baltic-air-charter-association-issues-strong-r482917.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) Close to four years ago, virtual volunteer Virginia Dakiniewich had noticed an online volunteer opportunity posted on Charity Village. Interested in this Internet-based volunteer research assistant position, the Saskatoon resident e-mailed Macdonald Youth Services (MYS) in Winnipeg, about 450 miles away. However, after she submitted her online volunteer application, it wasnand#8217;t long before MYS realized the myriad of new media skills she possessed. and#8220;Virginiaand#8217;s skillset and knowledge base allowed her to produce a remarkable Flash-based agency overview as well as design our extensive annual reportand#8221;, stated MYS Online Volunteer Program Developer, Randy Tyler. and#8220;Dakiniewichand#8217;s case illustrates the importance of gathering the .. Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:35:51 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/create-an-online-volunteer-opportunity-to-r482648.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/create-an-online-volunteer-opportunity-to-r482648.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) Red Octane, The Inner Circle and LLS Presents The Ultimate LLS Guitar Hero Tournament, Saturday April 5th 2008 at The Inner Circle located at 2232 N. University Dr Coral Springs, FL (At University and Royal Palms Blvd. Behind Kinkoand#8217;s) This event will be hosted by members of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Societyand#8217;s and#8220;Team in Trainingand#8221; . Red Octane is sponsoring the event as well as The South Florida Xbox 360 Meetup Group and Gamertag Radio. Registration starts at 6pm with a $10 buy in, seeding starts immediately after you register. All proceeds will benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS). A secondary .. Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:05:30 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/red-octane-gamertag-radio-sfx-r479002.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/red-octane-gamertag-radio-sfx-r479002.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) The Volunteer Ministers Goodwill Tour opened in the town of Tamuning, the economic and tourism center of the Island. Torrential rains threatened the festivities, but stopped just in time, and the crowd gathered by the big yellow Volunteer Ministers tent, decorated in palm fronds and proudly displaying the U.S. and Guam flags side by side. The Chamarro, the indigenous people of the Mariana islands, is the largest of the various ethnic and cultural groups that make up the population of the island. The grand opening celebration featured Chamarro rituals and entertainment. The director of tourism of Guam was the master of ceremonies. His .. Mon, 10 Mar 2008 09:01:01 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/scientology-volunteer-ministers-goodwill-r477266.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/scientology-volunteer-ministers-goodwill-r477266.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) Delta, Utah and#8211; Many organizations pay professionals to organize and run their annual conferences, but this event is entirely planned and carried out by a group for teenage boys, some as young as 12 years old. The Order of the Arrow is the national honor society of the Boy Scouts of America, and each year the members gather for a weekend conference of fun and learning. The regional event will attract hundreds of boys from many states, and it is entirely organized and run by the boys themselves. Plans for the event were announced by the Boy Scouts of America Order of .. Mon, 10 Mar 2008 08:58:00 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/can-a-group-of-teen-age-boys-r477260.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/can-a-group-of-teen-age-boys-r477260.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) Working alongside emergency workers and volunteers, the Volunteer Ministers brought another dimension to the word relief through the use of Scientology assists simple procedures developed by L. Ron Hubbard that help the individual overcome the emotional and spiritual component in trauma. Here is their story: **** On December 5th, we arrived in Katakwi, an area devastated by the flooding. A volunteer from a German NGO (non-governmental organization) who had been working in Katakwi took us to a nearby camp. We got a very warm welcome from the people who were there, most of whom are Ateso, the second largest ethnic group in Uganda. We were .. Wed, 27 Feb 2008 19:29:49 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/an-experience-we-ll-never-forget-r460222.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/an-experience-we-ll-never-forget-r460222.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) 'With the help of major cable networks including CNN International,' said Mary Shuttleworth, Founder and President of YHRI, we have dramatically expanded the number of people we have reached with our message.' Two years ago YHRI produced 30 human rights ads, each illustrating one of the 30 articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). CNN has been airing two of these ads: 'We Are All Equal Before the Law' and 'Freedom of Thought.' CNN viewers are then directed to the website, http://www.youthforhumanrights.org/cnn, where they can download all 30 video clips and obtain other materials to help promote and .. Wed, 27 Feb 2008 19:27:21 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/human-rights-group-gets-boost-from-r460212.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/human-rights-group-gets-boost-from-r460212.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) UNION MEMBERSHIP IS AN INSURANCE POLICY! Presently, out of nearly 30 million UK employed, only about 8 million (28%) are members of a Trade Union. Membership of Trade Unions has declined steadily since the 1970s when around 58 per cent of workers were members. Solidarity is playing its part in reversing this trend. Solidarity General Secretary, Pat Harrington, said 'Whilst our Union has been winning members from other Trade Unions we believe we should also reach out to those workers who have left the union fold or simply never joined. That is why we have produced hundreds of thousands of the .. Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:52:19 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/trade-union-aims-to-recruit-non-unionised-r451175.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/trade-union-aims-to-recruit-non-unionised-r451175.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) In today's environment, our young people face problems and pressures that were simply unheard of just a few short years ago. Learning disabilities. Extremely high drop out rates. Drugs. Absentee parents. Burgeoning college costs. Some of our children do not even have the bare necessities of life, such as having heat or enough food to eat. Children's charities and children's organizations help create solutions to these problems. However, every children's program or charity has a common problem they must face in regards to accomplishing these good works; almost all are in dire need of funding. Now one company is doing something about it. CashBack4Kids.com .. Sat, 16 Feb 2008 15:34:03 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/cashback4kids-com-helps-charities-help-r441575.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/cashback4kids-com-helps-charities-help-r441575.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) Winnipeg, Canada, February 16, 2008 -- Macdonald Youth Services (MYS) released a video about 'The Global Directory of Web Sites that List Online Volunteer Opportunities'. This unique global directory, which was officially launched by MYS in November 2007, allows any non-profit organization to easily find Web sites to list their Internet-based volunteer opportunities. All Web sites listed in the directory provide the name of the Web site, the site's URL, who is eligible to list online volunteer opportunities, the geographic area the Web site serves and if any costs are involved. 'The global directory was developed by MYS to allow any .. Sat, 16 Feb 2008 15:33:07 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/video-shows-where-to-list-online-r441569.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/video-shows-where-to-list-online-r441569.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) All the stakeholders of the development sector can be befitted out of it in any way they expect to be. Its going to be a platform for a beginner to age old persons of this sector to share and learn, also take better initiative because of that. The team working day and night, is hopeful to deliver a updated, need based platform, so that all taking the help of it or contributing to it can take the next leap in their career or achievement process. This will be the most interactive and user friendly platform for article, blog, news, .. Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:39:04 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/join-to-build-a-better-india-r440011.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/join-to-build-a-better-india-r440011.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) The Competitiveness Support Fund (CSF) is on a fast track and working on the second Competitiveness Report for Pakistan. The CSF met with the Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, Ms. Shamshad Akhtar to introduce the preliminary work of the State of Pakistan's Competitiveness Report 2008 and the emerging findings. Ms. Akhtar appreciated CSF's efforts in preparing such an important instrument for the Government of Pakistan to improve its global competitiveness rankings, which would help generate more job opportunities. During the meeting, Ms. Akhtar provided her valuable input and shared that the report should include defined actions and implications for the .. Thu, 14 Feb 2008 17:08:42 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/csf-meets-state-bank-of-pakistan-r438852.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/csf-meets-state-bank-of-pakistan-r438852.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) New York: February 11, 2008-Cognisco, a global market-leader in online employee assessment solutions, has launched its Get Published competition in the U.S., providing undergraduate and graduate students a unique opportunity to get their academic research published. The competition is open to psychology and business school students studying industrial and organizational psychology, occupational psychology, organizational behavior, or organizational management. Cognisco will give ten winners each a $1,500 cash prize. The winners' research will get published on the Cognisco website and an additional $3,000 grand prize will be awarded to the person who gets the most downloads on their research. Cognisco is .. Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:40:45 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/cognisco-launches-get-published-competition-r432836.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/cognisco-launches-get-published-competition-r432836.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) Paul Hazen, president and CEO of the National Cooperative Business Association, will speak at a United Nations panel on Monday, February 11, 2008 regarding the role of cooperatives in reducing poverty through employment generation. (EMAILWIRE.COM, February 08, 2008 ) Paul Hazen, president and CEO of the National Cooperative Business Association, will speak at a United Nations panel on Monday, February 11, 2008 regarding the role of cooperatives in reducing poverty through employment generation. Hazen will address the 46th Session for the Commission on Social Development in New York City. 'At NCBA, we have a clear history of doing cooperative development .. Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:12:09 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/paul-hazen-to-address-u-n-on-r432531.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/paul-hazen-to-address-u-n-on-r432531.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) Winnipeg, Canada, February 1, 2008 -- After nearly seven years of online volunteering for a charitable organization 1200 miles away, Toronto area resident, Tu Loan St-Cyr, is taking a leave of absence from a charitable organization she has never seen. St-Cyr, who began Internet-based volunteering with Winnipeg-based charitable organization Macdonald Youth Services (MYS) in 2001, clearly demonstrates that an online volunteer can be retained for years if appropriately screened, assigned and recognized, even though the non-profit has never met their volunteer face-to-face. 'Never one to shy away from a challenge, Tu Loan is a dedicated, creative and reliable virtual volunteer, stated .. Fri, 01 Feb 2008 17:48:34 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/how-to-retain-online-volunteers-for-r417453.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/how-to-retain-online-volunteers-for-r417453.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) Relax Release Renew, Inc. of Riverdale, GA is sponsoring Relax Release Renew Day at Community Family Ministry in Madison on February 9th at 10:00am. The day will highlight this ministry which is dedicated to addressing the spiritual, physical, mental, and social needs of women who desire a respite from the responsibilities of a multitasking lifestyle by focusing on Christian principles of restoration. RRR, Inc believes that in order for women to be effective in their many roles, she must rest, reconnect with the life giver, and refresh herself. The keynote speaker for the morning worship service will be Sandra Griffin, LPC of .. Fri, 01 Feb 2008 17:46:50 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/relax-release-renew-day-to-focus-r417450.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/relax-release-renew-day-to-focus-r417450.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) Islamabad, February 1, 2008 - The Competitiveness Support Fund (CSF), a joint initiative of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Ministry of Finance, Government of Pakistan, is starting its work on the second State of Pakistan's Competitiveness Report for 2008. CSF, as the partner institution of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Pakistan is working closely with the Global Competitiveness Network of the WEF on this report. The State of Pakistan's Competitiveness Report 2008 will track Pakistan's performance, spotlighting the areas of progress and areas of further focus. In addition to explaining the results of the Global .. Fri, 01 Feb 2008 11:04:12 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/csf-to-conduct-the-annual-review-r416633.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/csf-to-conduct-the-annual-review-r416633.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) Bnei Baruch Kabbalah Education and Research Institute (www.kabbalah.info), the largest group of Kabbalists in Israel sharing the wisdom of Kabbalah with the entire world, is proud to announce the 2008 International Kabbalah Congress taking place at the Tel Aviv Exhibition Grounds February 3-6, 2008. This year's congress will host over 2500 guests from 53 countries, making it the largest multicultural bonding event of the decade. With the goal of spreading a universal message of love to the world, the three day gathering will be broadcast live via the internet with simultaneous translation to English, German, French, Spanish, Russian, and Turkish. .. Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:45:57 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/authentic-kabbalah-emerges-as-a-solution-r414833.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/authentic-kabbalah-emerges-as-a-solution-r414833.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) Islamabad, 28 January 2008 - The Competitiveness Support Fund (CSF) met with Barrister Shahida Jamil, Minister for Women's Development, Social Welfare and Special Education today. Arthur Bayhan, Chief Executive Officer of the Competitiveness Support Fund (CSF), briefed the Minister on the activities of the Competitiveness Support Fund and Pakistan's ranking on the Global Gender Gap Report of the World Economic Forum. Pakistan ranked at 126 among 128 countries. 'Pakistan needs to update and timely submit the data on issues relevant to the economic empowerment of gender to international sources. It is crucial for Pakistan to reflect achievements made in the last .. Mon, 28 Jan 2008 13:21:31 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/csf-identifies-importance-of-future-contributions-r408102.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/csf-identifies-importance-of-future-contributions-r408102.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) Burnham, United Kingdom. CSA for the first time in its history has taken the initiative to cooperate with business schools in order to address the needs of corporate MBA programmes by lending its distinguished professional speakers as guest lecturers. By being knowledge partners, CSA's experts will also provide their practical experience by conducting workshops and holding seminars at the Moscow Business School. Commenting on the recent cooperation, CSA Global Business Development Manager, Emilia Knight, stated, 'This is a very natural business progression for us. We wanted to get more involved in the concept of knowledge management within top academia and .. Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:59:12 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/csa-and-the-moscow-business-school-r403210.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/csa-and-the-moscow-business-school-r403210.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) Hichborn Consulting Group For Immediate Release January 22, 2008 Contact: Rick Cook Cook and Schmid 619/987.3897 rcook@CookandSchmid.com ORANGE, CALIFORNIA Hichborn Consulting Group, leading experts in the design, installation and performance of concrete and related construction materials, has added a Senior Engineer to its roster. Alicia Cropper has joined the engineering consulting firm to perform forensic investigations related to allegations of defects in concrete and cementitious materials. 'Alicia's strengths complement mine, increasing the value we bring to our clients,- said Geoffrey D. Hichborn, president of Hichborn Consulting Group. 'We are delighted to have her on board as we continue to handle complex .. Wed, 23 Jan 2008 08:15:06 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/texas-a-m-graduate-performs-forensic-investigation-r399389.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/texas-a-m-graduate-performs-forensic-investigation-r399389.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) Islamabad, 21 January 2008 - The World Economic Forum in partnership with the Competitiveness Support Fund (CSF) will conduct the Executive Opinion Survey 2008 in Pakistan beginning this week. The Executive Opinion Survey, 'The Voice of the Business Community- is a major component of The Global Competitiveness Report and provides the key component that turns the Report into a representative annual measure of a nation's economic environment and its ability to achieve sustained growth. The Survey gathers valuable information on a broad range of variables for which hard data sources are scarce or nonexistent. Top level business executives operating in .. Mon, 21 Jan 2008 10:01:53 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/world-economic-forum-and-csf-launch-r396203.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/world-economic-forum-and-csf-launch-r396203.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) The recent publicity surrounding Entrepreneurs, their business activities and their strive for success has been greatly publicised with programmes like Dragons Den, The Tycoon and the BBC's The Apprentice. The UK Entrepreneur community has been calling out for further help, assistance and advice from other Entrepreneurs that have experienced similar challenges. An Essex based PLC called Million Impossible has launched The UK Entrepreneur Association- www.ukentrepreneurassociation.com with the intention of bringing Entrepreneurs closer together within a business networking community. Members that join Million Impossible receive automatic membership to the UK Entrepreneur Association and have the opportunity to discount the services that they .. Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:40:42 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/association-for-entrepreneurs-launches-in-r389977.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/association-for-entrepreneurs-launches-in-r389977.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) The Relevant Stage at Warner Grand Theatre Presents 'Acts of Desperation- Opening January 31, 2008 at Warner Grand Theatre in San Pedro, California will be the inaugural production of a new, provocative theater company in the South Bay - the Relevant Stage. The production, 'Acts of Desperation- was conceived by TRS' Founder and Artistic Director, Ray Buffer, and is directed by Lucas Pakes. It stars Adam Roa, Rita Merson, Leon Cohen, Victor Kelso, Roberta McMillan, Karina Farah, Tristan Nieto, Cynthia Archuleta, Jeannette Stojcevski, Sean McElhone, and Randa Walker. Comprised of two acts, this multimedia presentation tells two stories: that of a young female, .. Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:30:29 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/warner-grand-theatre-s-stage-will-feature-r380803.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/warner-grand-theatre-s-stage-will-feature-r380803.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) In 2004, The L.U.C.K.Y. Program was the 'spiritual vision' of internationally-known Poet, Author and Lyricist Veola Carter. The mission of The L.U.C.K.Y. Program is to 'fight' the evils of childhood and youth illiteracy. Through the use of poetry and literature readings and/or workshops, this program is offered to ALL children and youth FREE of ANY charges to the participants or the hosting facility. It was, also, approved for implemention in one local school district. Veola Carter is an internationally-known Poet, Author and Lyricist. Her book named...A TOUCH of QUANTUM REFLECTIONS is a 'remarkably written' piece of poetry work! Her 'self-less' .. Tue, 08 Jan 2008 13:55:32 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/free-poetry-and-literature-workshops-and-r376102.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/free-poetry-and-literature-workshops-and-r376102.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) While Americans debate the War in Iraq - many times more bitterly than intellectually - we have forgotten our wounded men and women who are recovering at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and other military hospitals around the Country. Every week plane loads of seriously wounded military arrive in the United States for medical treatment and recovery - often staying over a year in a hospital. They arrive with few, if any, of their personal possessions. Many are amputees who make the hospital their home-away-from-home while learning to move forward with their lives with the aid of outstanding medical, physical .. Sat, 05 Jan 2008 14:38:07 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/support-our-wounded-r372341.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/support-our-wounded-r372341.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) Holy Mass in Honor of Santo Niño Sunday, January 13, 2008 at 12:30 p.m. Fr. Erno Diaz, Director of the Chapel of San Lorenzo Ruiz invites you to the celebration of the Holy Mass in honor of Santo Niño. To participate joyfully, please bring your image of the Santo Nino and join the procession to the Altar. There are many Filipino devotees of the Santo Niño: • In Cebu, we have the Santo Niño de Cebu which literally means 'Holy Child of Cebu'. It is a representation of the Child Jesus, somewhat related to the Infant Jesus of Prague. The image .. Wed, 02 Jan 2008 16:05:24 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/on-sunday-january-13-2008-at-r368060.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/on-sunday-january-13-2008-at-r368060.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) PRAYER FOR THE BEATIFICATION OF MOTHER IGNACIA DEL ESPIRITU SANTO Father in heaven, Your name is glorified over all the earth in your saints, men and women, distinguished by a whole-hearted service and love for You. Through them You have established religious congregations in Your Church. In Your goodness and mercy, You have looked with favor on your people in the Philippines and have chosen from among them your lowly handmaid IGNACIA DEL ESPIRITU SANTO to be the foundress of a religious family under the special protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We humbly ask You, then, to glorify your name .. Fri, 28 Dec 2007 09:39:42 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/on-sunday-march-2nd-2008-we-r364289.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/on-sunday-march-2nd-2008-we-r364289.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (USA) - Soon, students will begin packing for school and deciding how to decorate their dorm room. With football season in full effect . . . . College kids are certainly into the University Spirit and wearing it with pride! School Spirit is no longer just for apparel, but has made a BIG statement in interior design as well. We're talking about framed team pictures, team logo pillows and blankets, themed cups, and team logo flooring! FANMATS Team Tiles, available through The Home Depot, are a great dorm flooring option. These individual tiles offer students a great alternative .. Thu, 20 Dec 2007 15:46:29 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/students-can-deck-their-dorm-rooms-r357691.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/students-can-deck-their-dorm-rooms-r357691.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) Winnipeg, Canada, December 19, 2007 -- It was 2004 when Detroit-based Kibben Miller came across an Internet-based volunteer opportunity that he saw as a perfect fit for both his lifestyle and skill set as a video editor. Although Miller was initially somewhat skeptical of whether or not the Internet could be used as an effective collaboration tool for video production, he soon proved otherwise. In his first production, he successfully co-ordinated and worked with three other online volunteers he had never met. And these four strangers, who were dispersed throughout North America, collaborated to produce a compelling Video for Canadian .. Thu, 20 Dec 2007 08:02:43 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/online-volunteer-shows-quality-video-production-r356943.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/online-volunteer-shows-quality-video-production-r356943.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) The theme of this year's UN human rights campaign is 'Dignity and justice for all of us--a fitting motto, based on the most fundamental concept expressed in the preamble of the Declaration, that 'recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world....' To show their support for this initiative, Scientologists commemorated Human Rights Day with events, activities and concerts, to educate their communities on the importance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Award winning Australian pop vocalist, Scientologist Kate Ceberano, .. Wed, 19 Dec 2007 23:01:27 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/promoting-the-60th-anniversary-of-the-r356526.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/promoting-the-60th-anniversary-of-the-r356526.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) Selten zuvor gab es eine in Summe gewichtigere Jahreshauptversammlung des Kreis der Freunde des Knabenchors Hannover e.V. als 2007. Top 1: Der gemeinnützige Förderverein heißt zukünftig FREUNDESKREIS KNABENCHOR HANNOVER E.V. So der einstimmige Beschluss des Plenums am 5. September 2007. Ausschlaggebend für diesen Schritt war der lang gehegte Wunsch aller drei tragenden Säulen des KNABENCHOR HANNOVER (http://knabenchor-hannover.de) nach einer durchgängigen Namengebung. Der Stifter- und Förderkreis Knabenchor Hannover e.V. hatte diese Idee bereits kurz zuvor mit seiner Namenänderung in STIFTUNG KNABENCHOR HANNOVER E.V. umgesetzt. Top 2: Die Arbeit der letzten Jahre hat Früchte getragen. Stellvertretend dafür stehen eine erhebliche Steigerung der Mitgliederzahlen, nunmehr .. Thu, 13 Dec 2007 13:38:28 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/freundeskreis-knabenchor-hannover-r346589.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/freundeskreis-knabenchor-hannover-r346589.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) Lithonia, Georgia. (December 12, 2007) - Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes Foundation (LLF) announce Celebrity Line-up for Gift-Wrap event. The appearances begin on Thursday, Dec 13 at The Mall at Stone Crest, 2929 Turner Hill Rd., Lithonia, GA. Celebrities confirmed include Dem Franchize Boyz, Shawty Lo, T-Boz, Ronnie Devoe of New Edition, Shamari of Blaque, NFL Player Chuck Wiley, Former Denver Bronco Steve Atwater and Renowned Artist Stuart McClean, to name a few. Sponsors include Macy's, U.N.EYE Studios, and Seven Hughes aka 'The Digit.' LLF, along with their Celebrity Guests, Businesses and Volunteers are the 'Exclusive' gift wrappers for the Mall at .. Wed, 12 Dec 2007 20:30:35 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/nd-annual-llf-gift-wrap-brings-r345368.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/nd-annual-llf-gift-wrap-brings-r345368.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) TUC IN DENIAL! The Trades Union Congress (TUC) have attacked the Independent Union Solidarity because the latter opposes the negative impact of migrant labour on wages, off-shoring and other evils of globalisation. The Observer ('BNP ballerina provokes new storm', 9/12) quotes one Gerry Morrissey (General Secretary of the TUC affiliated Union - Bectu) describing the Union Solidarity as a 'front' for the BNP. Solidarity is open to all regardless of racial, political or religious background. It has an ethnically diverse membership and many of its members belong to no party at all. The General Secretary Patrick Harrington is a member of a .. Tue, 11 Dec 2007 14:00:48 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/tuc-in-denial-r342310.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/tuc-in-denial-r342310.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) The independent Trade Union Solidarity has appointed the Public Relations Company Accentuate to act on its behalf. Accentuate specialise in non-profit and voluntary sector clients. The Nationalist Trades Union has begun to grow over the last few months as the impact of migrant labour, coupled with the ongoing practice of off-shoring, have become 'hot' issues. The much-heralded increase of jobs in the British market has turned sour. It has been revealed that of the 2.1 million jobs created in Britain since Labour gained power in 1997 1.1 million (some 52%) were taken by migrant workers! Given these figures the Prime .. Fri, 07 Dec 2007 08:34:43 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/pr-company-engaged-by-solidarity-union-r336844.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/pr-company-engaged-by-solidarity-union-r336844.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) After Laurie Schutt, Executive Director of the Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre, gave one of her compelling presentations at a meeting of the Federation of Tiny Township Shoreline Associations in June of 2007, FoTTSA decided to have a dual focus for fundraising this year - local hospitals AND the Wye Marsh during their The Fifth Annual 'Tiny Cottager' Challenge. The Federation of Tiny Township Shoreline Associations - was founded in 1989. They encompass associations in the strip of shore and woods that rings the township and extends back to the Nipissing Bluff or that rings inland lakes. Six associations - Addison; Bluewater Georgina .. Wed, 05 Dec 2007 16:12:37 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/tiny-shoreline-associations-raise-money-r333602.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/tiny-shoreline-associations-raise-money-r333602.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) Santa Barbara, CADecember 4, 2007--Henry and Dundie Schulte of the Dos Pueblos Ranch Located in Goleta, CA presented Operation Family Fund with a check for $5,000 at the December 1, 2007 event. Santa Barbara Harley-Davidson with special guest Dr. Laura Schlessinger, sponsored the motorcycle show and family fun day. 100% of the money raised will go to benefit the families of our troops who have been injured or killed in action. 'The goal of Operation Family Fund is to bring hope to the devastated families of those who have paid the ultimate price of death or disability for our freedom,- .. Wed, 05 Dec 2007 01:04:11 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/santa-barbara-couple-donates-5-000-to-r332407.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/santa-barbara-couple-donates-5-000-to-r332407.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) 'The Annunciation Of Mary' - Mary Accepts God's Call To Be Mother Of Jesus ( EMAILWIRE.COM, November 29, 2007 ) Alexandria, VA Internet Daily Chapel For Thursday, November 29, 2007 ONLINE CHRISTIAN WORSHIP SERVICE 'The Annunciation Of Mary' - Mary Accepts God's Call To Be Mother Of Jesus A Service of Internet Church Of Christ Rev. Bill McGinnis, Pastor Today's Complete Internet Daily Chapel HTML is located at => http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/idc112907.html Play opening music now => http://www.patriot.net/users/bmcgin/awayb.mid Order Of Worship: Opening Song - 'Away In A Manger' - words and MIDI music Invocation - Asking the Lord to be with us 'The .. Thu, 29 Nov 2007 16:35:33 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/internet-daily-chapel-for-thursday-november-r324036.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/internet-daily-chapel-for-thursday-november-r324036.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) Clare County Council's Casual Trading Draft Byelaws propose the formal designation of trading areas at named locations within the County, the introduction of licensing for event trading, and additional management guidelines for traders and how they operate. According to Mr. Ger Dollard, Director of Services, Clare County Council, 'Existing Casual Trading Byelaws, introduced by the Local Authority in 1998, are insufficient to deal with the issues that arise in relation to casual trading, in the present day. The revised byelaws will allow a greater level of control over casual trading activity to the benefit of traders and the general public.' Mr. Dollard .. Thu, 29 Nov 2007 14:44:47 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/clare-county-council-displays-new-casual-r323762.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/clare-county-council-displays-new-casual-r323762.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) Winnipeg, Canada, November 29, 2007 -- In the fall of 2006, Becky Heaman of Calgary (Canada) had sold her house, quit her job and set out on a working European vacation of her lifetime. After establishing Dublin, Ireland as her home base, Heaman sought out a volunteer opportunity to help her get connected with her new surroundings. In her quest to find a local volunteer opportunity, she did a search on a Volunteer Ireland Web site. To her surprise, the search popped up an online volunteer opportunity (something she had not done before) with a Canadian charitable organization, Macdonald Youth .. Thu, 29 Nov 2007 14:26:07 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/canadian-on-working-european-vacation-finds-r323710.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/canadian-on-working-european-vacation-finds-r323710.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) ONLINE CHRISTIAN WORSHIP SERVICE ( EMAILWIRE.COM, November 28, 2007 ) Alexandria, VA -- Internet Daily Chapel For Wednesday, November 28, 2007 ONLINE CHRISTIAN WORSHIP SERVICE A Service of Internet Church Of Christ Rev. Bill McGinnis, Pastor Play opening music now => http://www.patriot.net/users/bmcgin/harka.mid. Order Of Worship: Opening Song - 'Hark! The Herald Angels Sing ' - words and MIDI music Invocation - Asking the Lord to be with us 'The Lord's Prayer' - with MP3 reading Declaration Of Faith: 'The Apostles' Creed' - with MP3 reading Scriptures And Teachings: 'Bedrock Scriptures' Prayer For You - 'For A Safe Trip By Car' Exhortation: .. Wed, 28 Nov 2007 18:24:39 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/internet-daily-chapel-for-wednesday-november-r322178.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/internet-daily-chapel-for-wednesday-november-r322178.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) Project OZ is an Illinois based non-profit organization that was selected by LogoBee as one of the recipients for a logo and stationery design package in the 2005 Logo Design Makeover Giveaway. This means that LogoBee donated their expert graphic design services to Project OZ free of charge. It has been two years since that joyous occasion and Project OZ is busier than ever. This non-profit organization is constantly working with teenagers to help them stay away from destructive behavior such as living on the streets or joining gangs. This constant work ethic has led to their expansion. They have .. Tue, 27 Nov 2007 20:31:17 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/non-profit-organization-is-keeping-busy-r320110.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/non-profit-organization-is-keeping-busy-r320110.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) ONLINE CHRISTIAN WORSHIP SERVICE ( EMAILWIRE.COM, November 27, 2007 ) Alexandria, VA -- Internet Daily Chapel For Tuesday, November 27, 2007 ONLINE CHRISTIAN WORSHIP SERVICE A Service of Internet Church Of Christ Rev. Bill McGinnis, Pastor Play opening music now => http://www.patriot.net/users/bmcgin/joytoc.mid. Order Of Worship: Opening Song - 'Joy To The World' - with words and MIDI music Invocation - Asking the Lord to be with us 'The Lord's Prayer' - with MP3 reading Declaration Of Faith: 'The Apostles' Creed' - with MP3 reading Scriptures And Teachings: 'Bedrock Scriptures' A Ceremony For Holy Communion - You can receive Holy Communion here .. Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:03:59 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/internet-daily-chapel-for-tuesday-november-r319491.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/internet-daily-chapel-for-tuesday-november-r319491.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) Ridgecrest, CA - November 26, 2007 - Operation Family Fund is a non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to helping families of fallen or injured military heroes. It receives no government funding and is solely supported by private donations from businesses, individuals and organizations. The benefit is destined to be a fun event complete with live music, martial arts exhibition, vendors, raffle, 50-50 and dunk tank. Show Information: When: Saturday December 1, 2007 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM Where: 3501 Via Real - Carpinteria. CA 93013 For more information visit: http://www.sbharley.net/dealerinfo-events.php or contact Garry Wilmeth for event information: (805) 745-1911. 'Through the generosity of Santa .. Tue, 27 Nov 2007 09:03:13 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/proceeds-to-go-to-non-profit-r318698.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/proceeds-to-go-to-non-profit-r318698.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) Ridgecrest, CA - November 21, 2007 - Operation Family Fund is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization dedicated to helping families of fallen or injured military heroes. The group receives no government subsidies and is solely supported by private donations from businesses, individuals and other organizations. Fundraising is an ongoing challenge for Operation Family Fund. As of November 2007 over 200 families have received grants, and more than one million dollars in donations have been received from generous Americans. Operation Family Fund has set a financial goal over the next 10 years to disburse $250,000,000 for eligible members and families to help .. Wed, 21 Nov 2007 22:41:49 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/operation-family-fund-raises-over-one-r312685.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/operation-family-fund-raises-over-one-r312685.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) Winnipeg, Canada, November 21, 2007 -- Macdonald Youth Services (MYS) launched 'The Global Directory of Web Sites that List Online Volunteer Opportunities', today. This unique global directory, which is organized by country, will allow any non-profit organization to easily find Web sites to list their Internet-based volunteer opportunities. All Web sites listed in the directory provide the name of the Web site, the site's URL, who is eligible to list online volunteers, the geographic area the Web site serves and if any costs are involved to list. 'This global directory has been designed to remain current and comprehensive as new .. Wed, 21 Nov 2007 10:08:23 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/mys-launches-global-directory-to-list-r311502.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/mys-launches-global-directory-to-list-r311502.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) America's search for the Best Filipino Male is coming to the Big Apple! Now on its fifth year, Ginoong Pilipinas USA continues to promote the beauty and diversity of the Filipino people and the Philippine culture. And for the first time, the California based pageant is staging its fifth production in 'the city that never sleeps' - New York. The runway pageant cum fundraiser is slated on Friday, December 7th at 7 pm at the Kalayaan Hall of the Philippine Center at 556 Fifth Avenue between 45th and 46th streets. Known for its humanitarian causes, Ginoong Pilipinas USA will share 100% of the event's proceeds this year to the widlfire .. Tue, 20 Nov 2007 23:16:22 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/ginoong-plipinias-r310995.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/ginoong-plipinias-r310995.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) (Atlanta, Georgia) -- Automatic Life, Inc. a nonprofit public charity 501(c)(3) focusing on increasing awareness for minority organ donations; targeting African American and Hispanic communities the two largest at risk minority populations. Announced TODAY that more corporate giving programs should include minority organ donor awareness on their giving and education agendas. Citing that generally corporate giving programs are only setup to support certain causes throughout the year and minority organ donations and awareness is most often not listed. 'There is an immediate need for corporate giving programs to support the importance of minority organ donations to increase awareness and help .. Tue, 20 Nov 2007 20:11:31 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/automatic-life-inc-urges-corporate-giving-r310692.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/automatic-life-inc-urges-corporate-giving-r310692.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) The study conducted at James Cook University points out that the social impact of this level of drug use includes escalating levels of violence and unemployment among users. Recognizing the necessity of attacking the underlying cause of these problems, the Volunteer Ministers are conducting free courses and workshops, based on the Scientology Handbook, in literacy; job, communication and relationship skills and character education. They are also providing drug education classes, which include technology developed by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard that anyone can use to help a family member or friend withdraw from drugs. This weekend's event at the Smith St. .. Tue, 20 Nov 2007 08:33:07 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/since-its-launch-this-summer-the-r309311.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/since-its-launch-this-summer-the-r309311.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) Yes, your online volunteers can communicate their support for your organization in a written testimonial. But allowing your Internet-based volunteers to communicate the rewards and benefits of volunteering online with your non-profit organization in an audio or video message can have more impact. For example, audio and video testimonials are more personal, and through identification, enable the potential virtual volunteer to more easily envision themselves performing a similar online volunteer role. Current Technology Allows Your Online Volunteers to Easily Create Audio or Video Testimonials as Part of Your Online Volunteer Recruitment Strategy Testimonials, mostly text-based, have long been used as part of .. Sat, 17 Nov 2007 17:28:30 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/online-volunteer-recruitment-how-to-r306181.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/online-volunteer-recruitment-how-to-r306181.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) RALEIGH, N.C. (November 16, 2007) -The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Eastern North Carolina warns consumers to never provide private information to an unknown or unverified caller. While callers may claim they are representing a verifiable organization, consumers should act with caution. Recently, a man contacted consumers via telephone wanting to provide new social security and medical card numbers. Highlighted in the BBB Consumer Alerts, one consumer received a call from a man who told her every senior in the country is being issued a new medical card number. He had her name, address and telephone number, but needed .. Fri, 16 Nov 2007 22:46:05 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/bbb-warns-of-scammers-using-telephone-r305597.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/bbb-warns-of-scammers-using-telephone-r305597.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) Aware of the situations that confront Namibia, the Scientology Volunteer Ministers Africa Goodwill Tour arrived in Windheok, the capital of the country. The Volunteer Ministers surveyed city police, emergency, disaster and crime prevention units, the Red Cross, nurses at the state hospital and youth council groups from the city and surrounding townships. They introduced them to the Scientology Handbook, the textbook of the Volunteer Ministers, and the broad array of subjects the book includes to help individuals and groups do better in life. From their surveys, they found Scientology assist technology was in high demand. Assists are processes, developed by L. .. Wed, 14 Nov 2007 08:54:03 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/after-more-than-20-years-of-r299795.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/after-more-than-20-years-of-r299795.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) SANTA ANA, Calif., Nov. 9 -The Art Institute of California -- Orange County is now accepting applications from nonprofit organizations for pro bono graphic design, Web and interactive media design, animation and culinary services. In the last five years, students at The Art Institute have completed nearly 100 projects for local nonprofits through the school's Community Arts Resource Exchange Program (CARE). CARE is part of the school's community service initiative to benefit the local community and give students opportunities to develop their skills in art, design and culinary, while reaping the rewards of charitable giving. 'The CARE program allows students to apply .. Sat, 10 Nov 2007 06:22:44 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/students-at-the-art-institute-of-r293871.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/students-at-the-art-institute-of-r293871.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) A dedicated fundraiser has joined Round Table Children's Wish and is urging local businesses to give support. Helen Jeffery, who previously worked for Forest Holme Hospice, has been appointed fundraising manager at Bournemouth-based RTCW. She said: 'I've always taken an interest in the charity and my dream of working with children was a major motivating factor for joining. 'With Christmas approaching and lots of poorly children wishing to visit Santa in Lapland, we need the support of local companies more than ever. If local businesses are interested in running fundraising events for us or in taking part in organised events we'd love to .. Thu, 08 Nov 2007 20:31:55 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/a-dedicated-fundraiser-has-joined-round-r291397.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/a-dedicated-fundraiser-has-joined-round-r291397.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) Below was the programme: Sanlibong Buhay (words Arboleda, Francisco/music Francisco/arr. Agatep) Sa ‘Yo Lamang (words Borres, Gan, Francisco/music Francisco) Sapagka't ang Diyos ay Pag-Ibig (Magalon, Jr.) Maging Akin Muli (Aquino) Be Not Afraid A. Martinez, soloist (Dufford/arr Turney) Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi (Cayabyab) You Raise Me Up (Graham, Lovland/arr Emerson) Isang Dugo, Isang Lahi, Isang Musika (Palmares) Usahay C. Dacudao, soloist (Gonzales) Ikaw A. Martinez, J. Duterte, soloists (words Canseco/music Ocampo) This is the Moment J. Duterte, soloist (words Wildhorn/music Bricusse/arr Salter) Impossible Dream J. Duterte, soloist (Leigh/Darion) September (White/ Mckay/ Willis/arr. Brymer) Dancing Queen (The Best of Abba) B. Ferrer-Uy/C. Dacudao, soloists Medley (arr Machuff), • I Have a Dream (Andersson/Ulvaeus), • Mamma Mia .. Wed, 07 Nov 2007 22:42:53 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/sanlibong-buhay-a-thousand-lives-r289276.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/sanlibong-buhay-a-thousand-lives-r289276.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) 1. Sunday, December 16 at 12:30 pm First Day of the Series of Simbang Gabi sa San Lorenzo, Christmas Caroling in Little Italy and Chinatown (San Lorenzo Choir, Family and Friends) and Parol Lighting Ceremony Sponsors: (a) Philippine Nurses Association-New York (PNA-NY); contact Mary Joy Garcia, President; email: garcia.maryjoy@gmail.com ; (b) Filipino American Medical Incorporated (FAMI); contact: Ms. Niles Perlas Tel. 1-212-582-3304; Email: nperlas@att.net 2. Monday, December 17 at 6:30 pm . Sponsors: (a) John and Margie Skeels; Email: mskeels@nyc.rr.com ; (b) St. Scholastica's Alumnae Association North America/East Coast; contact: Angela Castro; Email: Angela.Castro@draftfcb.com 3. Tuesday, December 18 at 6:30 pm .. Wed, 07 Nov 2007 22:40:14 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/a-timeless-philippine-tradition-r289269.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/a-timeless-philippine-tradition-r289269.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) FILIPINOS CELEBRATE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF SAN LORENZO RUIZ IN ROME Twenty years after Pope John Paul II canonized the Philippines' first native-born saint, a Holy Mass with Rev. Fr. Erno Diaz as Principal Celebrant was held in St. Peter's Basilica in Rome on October 18, 2007 at 10 a.m. The group from Chapel of San Lorenzo Ruiz in New York was joined by friends and supporters from other parts of the United States, Canada and Italy. Giving a dose of Filipino-style religious fervor, the New York-based Chapel of San Lorenzo Choir sang during the Mass. The office of the Philippine Ambassador .. Wed, 07 Nov 2007 22:38:39 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/chapel-choir-performs-special-concert-in-r289264.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/chapel-choir-performs-special-concert-in-r289264.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) A little store on Mission Street in San Francisco has managed to collect over $1,000 in donations for Gift of Love Children's Foundation since the store's grand opening one month ago. Owner of Arte Pilipino, Rudi Soriano says that he is committed to helping the non-profit succeed, even more than offering the handcrafted items featured in the store. 'The need is so great in the barrios of the Philippines,' says Soriano. 'I was raised in Zamboanga, so I know what it's like for so many children who want for the bare necessities.' Gift of Love Children's Foundation relies on donations to .. Tue, 06 Nov 2007 20:11:32 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/arte-pilipino-raises-over-1-000-for-r286570.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/arte-pilipino-raises-over-1-000-for-r286570.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) Winnipeg, Canada, November 4, 2007 -- Although voice e-mail, video mail and video conferencing can provide enhanced forms of communication, a non-profit organization should also provide a Web-based instant messaging tool to allow easy communication with any of their online volunteers or potential Internet-based volunteers. One such free (text-based) instant messaging service (Meebo is a similar service) that a non-profit organization can place on their Web site to enable easy, real time chat with their virtual volunteers is called Plugoo. To download a six page guide that articulates how to use Plugoo's free Web-based Instant Messaging service within your online volunteer .. Mon, 05 Nov 2007 11:01:39 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/reasons-a-non-profit-organization-should-r282925.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/reasons-a-non-profit-organization-should-r282925.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) The World Economic Forum in its Global Competitiveness Report 2007-2008 has identified that Pakistan improved its competitiveness by 7 ranks as compared to last year. Considering methodology used for 2006-2007 for 122 countries Pakistan would have secured the 84th position. The World Economic Forum has adopted a new methodology for evaluating the Global Competitiveness Index for 2007-2008, which includes breaking out the single pillar on market efficiency into its three subcomponents (goods, labor, and financial markets). The World Economic Forum also included six new countries to measure the Global Competitiveness Index. Therefore straight comparisons to rankings in prior years .. Fri, 02 Nov 2007 11:33:37 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/pakistan-s-domestic-market-size-ranked-r279959.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/pakistan-s-domestic-market-size-ranked-r279959.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) Staff at Bournemouth 2026 have started holding their meetings outside while walking and say it helps them to think clearly and stay fit. The team, tasked with co-ordinating solutions for social and economic problems in the town, hopes other local workers will follow suit. Debbie Clifton, Development Manager at 2026, said: 'We've been sharing an office with one of our partners ‘Healthlink' and the importance of keeping fit is something we hear from them a lot. 'With autumn arriving and the team having to rely more on artificial light in the office we were starting to feel a little sluggish so we .. Thu, 01 Nov 2007 21:16:55 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/meetings-on-the-move-could-be-r279084.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/meetings-on-the-move-could-be-r279084.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) 'Ben's vast experience in elder care and accolades in the legal community make him a wonderful choice for this award,- said Allan D. Bogutz, founding partner for Bogutz and Gordon. 'To have him and our firm recognized by such a prominent business publication means we are successfully striving for the highest industry standards.- Some of Burnside's achievements include becoming a Certified Specialist in Estate and Trust Law by the State Bar of Arizona, serving as the current editor of the State Bar of Arizona Probate and Trust Law and Mental Health and Elder Law Section Newsletter and being an active member .. Tue, 30 Oct 2007 19:12:23 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/inside-tucson-business-salutes-benjamin-burnside-r274389.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/inside-tucson-business-salutes-benjamin-burnside-r274389.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Cindy Stranad 919.232.5008 cindy@articulon.com Two Triangle Professionals Honored for Work with Children RALEIGH, N.C. (October 30, 2007)Although the paths they've taken to enhance the lives of area children are different, Kathy Higgins and Liliana Berman share a common vision: building a community where children have access to health resources and the opportunity for prosperity. Both women were honored Oct. 23 at the John Rex Endowment's fourth annual Hands of Health Award Breakfast at the Marbles Kids Museum. Their innovations will leave a lasting impact on area families. Higgins, president of the Blue Cross and Blue .. Tue, 30 Oct 2007 16:43:35 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/honored-at-hands-of-health-award-r274055.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/honored-at-hands-of-health-award-r274055.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) Islamabad, 29 October - The Board of the Competitiveness Support Fund (CSF) met here today under the chairmanship of Omar Ayub Khan, Minister of State for Finance and Chairman CSF, to review the progress of the Fund's activities. Chairing the third board meeting, Omar Ayub Khan, appreciated the progress made and achievements of CSF activities, especially with regard to impact on the economic growth strategy of the government of Pakistan. He said that CSF is critical to identify economic sectors that have competitive advantage to grow. He further said, CSF is the unique platform of competitiveness activities in Pakistan, where public .. Mon, 29 Oct 2007 13:04:47 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/csf-board-approves-four-innovative-projects-r271187.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/csf-board-approves-four-innovative-projects-r271187.htm Organizations & Institutions (PR-inside.com) China and ASEAN are now each other's fourth largest trading partners. Zhang said, the China-ASEAN trade volume was 160.8 billion U.S. dollars last year, while in the first eight months this year, the bilateral trade hit 127.95 billion U.S. dollars. Meanwhile, China and the 10 ASEAN members are speeding up the tariff reduction to facilitate the establishment of China-ASEAN free trade zone. China's average tariff on ASEAN countries' goods was slashed from 9.9 percent to 5.8 percent now and will continue to drop to 2.4 percent in 2009, and finally in 2010, which is the scheduled time for the establishment of the .. Thu, 25 Oct 2007 09:25:16 GMT http://www.pr-inside.com/china-asean-trade-volume-was-160-8-billion-r265471.htm http://www.pr-inside.com/china-asean-trade-volume-was-160-8-billion-r265471.htm