Latest news releases from PR.com for Organizations & Institutions. http://www.pr.com/press-releases Sat, 11 Oct 2008 04:14:36 -0500 http://www.pr.com/images/logo_white.jpg http://www.pr.com/ 68 69 PR.com provides Free Press Release Distribution, & is a unique Directory of Businesses, Products, Services, & Jobs - in all industries. Find Full Company Profiles. © 2008 PR Worldwide, Inc. 60 http://www.pr.com/press-release/110374 The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars, announced today that it has scheduled a live webinar on FAS 141 (R) and FAS 160 Update. This two-hour event is scheduled on Tuesday, November 18, 2008, at 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (ET – New York). The adoption of Statements 141(R) and 160 will continue to usher in a broad variety of important changes in the way companies account for Fair [PR.com - October 11, 2008] The Knowledge Congress http://www.pr.com/press-release/110374 http://www.pr.com/press-release/110376 The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that William J. Wilhelm, Partner, Financial Services Division of Crowe Horwath LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “FAS 141 (R) and FAS 160 Update”. This 2-hour event is scheduled on Tuesday, November 18, 2008, at 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET. (For further details of the event and an [PR.com - October 11, 2008] The Knowledge Congress http://www.pr.com/press-release/110376 http://www.pr.com/press-release/110377 The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that John Formica, National Professional Services Group Partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “FAS 141 (R) and FAS 160 Update”. This 2-hour event is scheduled on Tuesday, November 18, 2008, at 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET. (For further details of the event and [PR.com - October 11, 2008] The Knowledge Congress http://www.pr.com/press-release/110377 http://www.pr.com/press-release/110381 The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Stamos C. Nicholas, Principal, Valuation Services of Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “FAS 141 (R) and FAS 160 Update”. This 2-hour event is scheduled on Tuesday, November 18, 2008, at 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET. (For further details of the [PR.com - October 11, 2008] The Knowledge Congress http://www.pr.com/press-release/110381 http://www.pr.com/press-release/110258 The largest Web site reuniting U.S. veterans - encourages the community to come together this Veterans Day in support and honor of veterans and military personnel nationwide. [PR.com - October 11, 2008] VetFriends.com http://www.pr.com/press-release/110258 http://www.pr.com/press-release/110316 Southern Vermont’s Mount Snow Valley region is hosting a swanky formal Black and White Masquerade Charity Dinner and Auction on Saturday October 25th. The event is the grand finale of a summer long public arts project: The Vermonsters of the Deerfield Valley. The Vermonster creations are twenty three uniquely Vermont themed pieces created by Vermont artists using new, found or recycled Vermont material. They range [PR.com - October 11, 2008] Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce http://www.pr.com/press-release/110316 http://www.pr.com/press-release/110206 Filmmaker Annie Woods and celebrated street artist Gadi are embarking on an expedition across America to rally young voters and raise political awareness through community art. This ambitious venture is a follow-up to the original Obama Mobile’s August voyage to the Democratic National Convention in Denver. Inspired by the movement for change, Woods and Gadi are driving a custom-painted 1985 Volkswagen bus through [PR.com - October 11, 2008] Bama Bus http://www.pr.com/press-release/110206 http://www.pr.com/press-release/110335 VH1Soul and Black Girls Rock! Inc. pay tribute to Iman, Erykah Badu, Pam Grier, Estelle, Nicole Paultre-Bell and many more at the 2008 3rd Annual Black Girls Rock! awards happening Sunday, November 2nd, 2008. [PR.com - October 11, 2008] Black Girls Rock! Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/110335 http://www.pr.com/press-release/110138 On Saturday and Sunday, October 18-19, 2008, 1-6PM, the Annual Gowanus Artists Studio Tour presents a free self-guided walking tour of over 150 artists' studios in Gowanus, Brooklyn. [PR.com - October 10, 2008] Annual Gowanus Artists Studio Tour http://www.pr.com/press-release/110138 http://www.pr.com/press-release/110107 Power Continuity Systems recently won a major upgrade for the UK operations of the Britannia Building Society Head Office. The power supply company helped the West Midlands building society, founded in 1856, install a new uninterruptible power supply system as part of a major overhaul of the head office in Leek, Staffordshire. Britannia Building Society required a 100% totally resilient power protection system whilst [PR.com - October 10, 2008] PowerContinuity Systems http://www.pr.com/press-release/110107 http://www.pr.com/press-release/110136 Hearts of Gold's 12th Annual Event, “Glitz & Glam,” Supports NYC’s Homeless Families. [PR.com - October 10, 2008] Hearts of Gold http://www.pr.com/press-release/110136 http://www.pr.com/press-release/110169 The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars, announced today that it has scheduled a live webinar on Decision 9390 How to Avoid Revocation of Exempt Status. This two-hour event is scheduled on Wednesday, November 5, 2008, at 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (ET – New York). Treasury Decision 9390 was issued on March 28, 2008 by the Department of Treasury. Among its provisions include the final [PR.com - October 10, 2008] The Knowledge Congress http://www.pr.com/press-release/110169 http://www.pr.com/press-release/110170 The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Alexander Reid, Associate of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “Decision 9390 How to Avoid Revocation of Exempt Status”. This 2-hour event is scheduled on Wednesday, November 5, 2008, at 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET. (For further details of [PR.com - October 10, 2008] The Knowledge Congress http://www.pr.com/press-release/110170 http://www.pr.com/press-release/110171 The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Douglas M. Mancino, Partner of McDermott Will & Emery LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “Decision 9390 How to Avoid Revocation of Exempt Status”. This 2-hour event is scheduled on Wednesday, November 5, 2008, at 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET. (For further details of the event and [PR.com - October 10, 2008] The Knowledge Congress http://www.pr.com/press-release/110171 http://www.pr.com/press-release/110173 The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Rick Speizman, National Partner-In-Charge of KPMG’s Exempt Organizations Tax Practice (ExoTax) will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “Decision 9390 How to Avoid Revocation of Exempt Status”. This 2-hour event is scheduled on Wednesday, November 5, 2008, at 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM [PR.com - October 10, 2008] The Knowledge Congress http://www.pr.com/press-release/110173 http://www.pr.com/press-release/110174 The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars, announced today that it has scheduled a live webinar on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act - Global Requirements. This two-hour event is scheduled on Thursday, November 13, 2008, at 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (ET – New York). Over the past 5 years, the DOJ and the SEC have investigated a large number of violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act [PR.com - October 10, 2008] The Knowledge Congress http://www.pr.com/press-release/110174 http://www.pr.com/press-release/110175 The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Richard Grime, Partner of O'Melveny & Myers LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “Foreign Corrupt Practices Act - Global Requirements”. This 2-hour event is scheduled on Thursday, November 13, 2008, at 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET. (For further details of the event and an updated [PR.com - October 10, 2008] The Knowledge Congress http://www.pr.com/press-release/110175 http://www.pr.com/press-release/110176 The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that William P. Jacobson, Partner of Fulbright & Jaworski LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “Foreign Corrupt Practices Act - Global Requirements”. This 2-hour event is scheduled on Thursday, November 13, 2008, at 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET. (For further details of the event and an [PR.com - October 10, 2008] The Knowledge Congress http://www.pr.com/press-release/110176 http://www.pr.com/press-release/110043 Small business attorney Nina Kaufman to discuss various business formations and how Virtual Assistants and other small business owners can choose the one that's right for them. [PR.com - October 10, 2008] Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce http://www.pr.com/press-release/110043 http://www.pr.com/press-release/110050 Lori K. Lee, executive director of Me Fine Foundation, Inc. (www.mefinefoundation.org), has announced that Josh Swindell, managing broker for the Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Kildaire office, has been named president of the board of advisors for the organization. As president, Swindell will oversee the board’s efforts to provide professional guidance and community support to the organization. Me Fine [PR.com - October 10, 2008] Me Fine Foundation, Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/110050 http://www.pr.com/press-release/110150 The Best Friends Animal Society of Kanab, Utah, is the first weekly winner in The Animal Rescue Site’s $100,000 Shelter+ Challenge. The Society received the most votes during the first week of the challenge and will be awarded $1,000. [PR.com - October 10, 2008] GreaterGood Network http://www.pr.com/press-release/110150 http://www.pr.com/press-release/110075 Brian May, guitarist of Queen, and Paul Rodgers, lead singer of Queen + Paul Rodgers (and also of Free and Bad Company), join 140 researchers to urge the governments of all nations to stop the slaughter of sharks. With the "Manifesto for Immediate Worldwide Shark Conservation Actions," that has been signed by 140 shark specialists around the world, they ask governments for protection of endangered shark species, [PR.com - October 09, 2008] Shark Research Institute http://www.pr.com/press-release/110075 http://www.pr.com/press-release/109950 TechBiz Connection (TBC) will host a distinguished panel of highly regarded search engine optimization experts who will present the best practices of pay-per-click advertising and reaching top search engine ranking at its monthly forum on Wednesday, October 15 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at TechSpace in Aliso Viejo. Designed to help business owners, marketers, and webmasters increase their Web site’s traffic, rankings and [PR.com - October 09, 2008] TechBiz Connection http://www.pr.com/press-release/109950 http://www.pr.com/press-release/108751 The Apogee Foundation, an international nonprofit dedicated to the development of human excellence in the performance arts, has begun implementing programs throughout India to identify, support, develop and promote the region's enduring traditions and elite talents. [PR.com - October 09, 2008] The Apogee Foundation http://www.pr.com/press-release/108751 http://www.pr.com/press-release/109720 The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Holly Daniels, CIA, CISA, Technical Director, Standards and Guidance, The Institute of Internal Auditors Global Headquarters will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “Anti-Fraud Guidelines for Financial Institutions”. This 2-hour event is scheduled on November 10th, 2008, Monday, at [PR.com - October 09, 2008] The Knowledge Congress http://www.pr.com/press-release/109720 http://www.pr.com/press-release/109959 The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Lewis Ferguson, Partner of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “Statement 5 and 141R Loss Contingency Disclosures”. This 2-hour event is scheduled on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, at 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET. (For further details of the event and an [PR.com - October 09, 2008] The Knowledge Congress http://www.pr.com/press-release/109959 http://www.pr.com/press-release/109961 The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Linda L. Griggs, Partner of Morgan Lewis will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “Statement 5 and 141R Loss Contingency Disclosures”. This 2-hour event is scheduled on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, at 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET. (For further details of the event and an updated list of [PR.com - October 09, 2008] The Knowledge Congress http://www.pr.com/press-release/109961 http://www.pr.com/press-release/109962 The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Michael L. Hermsen , Partner of Mayer Brown will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “Statement 5 and 141R Loss Contingency Disclosures”. This 2-hour event is scheduled on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, at 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET. (For further details of the event and an updated list of [PR.com - October 09, 2008] The Knowledge Congress http://www.pr.com/press-release/109962 http://www.pr.com/press-release/109963 The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars announced today that Thomas W. White, Partner of WilmerHale will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webinar entitled: “Statement 5 and 141R Loss Contingency Disclosures”. This 2-hour event is scheduled on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, at 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET. (For further details of the event and an updated list of panelists, [PR.com - October 09, 2008] The Knowledge Congress http://www.pr.com/press-release/109963 http://www.pr.com/press-release/109964 The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webinars, announced today that it has scheduled a live webinar on Statement 5 and 141R Loss Contingency Disclosures. This two-hour event is scheduled on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, at 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM (ET – New York). Recently, the Financial Accounting Standards Board has proposed a new guidance regarding the disclosure of Certain Loss [PR.com - October 09, 2008] The Knowledge Congress http://www.pr.com/press-release/109964 http://www.pr.com/press-release/109871 On Monday, October 13, BBB of Eastern NC will host its fifth annual BBB Golf Tournament. Held at Devil’s Ridge Golf Course in Holly Springs, registration begins at 9 a.m., with the tournament starting at 10 a.m. [PR.com - October 09, 2008] Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina http://www.pr.com/press-release/109871 http://www.pr.com/press-release/109880 The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) has announced the recipients of its Annual Diversity Initiative Achievement Award and Annual Award for Outstanding Service by a Council Member. These two top honors will be awarded at NAMWOLF’s Annual Meeting and Law Firm Expo at the Marriott – Dallas Las Colinas Hotel on November 13-14. [PR.com - October 09, 2008] National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms http://www.pr.com/press-release/109880 http://www.pr.com/press-release/109802 In honor and support of U.S. veterans, VetFriends.com has created an online Veterans Day parade/events directory along with a Veterans Day online forum free for all visitors to view and submit information to. [PR.com - October 09, 2008] VetFriends.com http://www.pr.com/press-release/109802 http://www.pr.com/press-release/109801 The N.C. Water Rights Committee is announcing that while new legislation signed into law on July 31 by Gov. Mike Easley does expand the ability of the governor and local communities to respond when drought conditions worsen, it does not apply to Alcoa’s hydroelectric operations on the Yadkin River, also known as “the Yadkin Hydroelectric Project.” The law, titled “An Act to Improve Drought [PR.com - October 09, 2008] N.C. Water Rights Committee http://www.pr.com/press-release/109801 http://www.pr.com/press-release/109779 Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills has a special crew working on house #162, the home of Justin and Janet Chriscoe. For the past 9 years, Friends of Habitat RVers, 11 couples from all over the United States and Canada, have come to the Sandhills to build homes. Leaving their RVs at the Sycamore Lodge outside Pinehurst, the RVers have taken on this Blitz Build for the Chriscoes and the completion schedule is a [PR.com - October 09, 2008] Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills http://www.pr.com/press-release/109779 http://www.pr.com/press-release/109827 Rick J. Gallegos, President and CEO of Dale Carnegie Tampa Bay serves second year as President of the Dale Carnegie International Franchise Association. He shares insight on the training business world wide and the success of Dale Carnegie. [PR.com - October 09, 2008] Rick J. Gallegos & Associates http://www.pr.com/press-release/109827 http://www.pr.com/press-release/109901 Allik, Topaz Director of Social Media Public Relations, to focus on social media at NEDMA’s “Eyes on the prize: Implementing a social media program with a business mindset” program. [PR.com - October 09, 2008] The New England Direct Marketing Association http://www.pr.com/press-release/109901 http://www.pr.com/press-release/109858 RemedyMD, the leading provider of disease-specific registries, today announced the release of 10 new pediatric disease registries to help physicians manage and improve pediatric outcomes. RemedyMD’s library of more than 80 pre-built Disease Registries enables physicians and researchers to collect, aggregate, and analyze data to track patient outcomes across their clinical environment. The addition of these 10 [PR.com - October 09, 2008] RemedyMD http://www.pr.com/press-release/109858 http://www.pr.com/press-release/109920 Hunting and fishing are healthy escapes, and the American Deer & Wildlife Alliance (ADWA) wants to relieve sportsmen of the daily grind through a partnership with Traveling Sportsman Magazine (TSM). “There are tons of publications out on the market, but the quality of Traveling Sportsman Magazine, in terms of photography and content, sets it apart from the rest,” says Annie Jones, ADWA director of [PR.com - October 09, 2008] American Deer & Wildlife Alliance http://www.pr.com/press-release/109920 http://www.pr.com/press-release/109747 The National Hospital of Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN), London, is implementing a molecular brain tumour test to improve diagnosis and treatment thanks to funding from the Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Trust. The Hospital, which is part of University College London Hospitals (UCLH), will become the first in the country to routinely offer this test, which investigates the genetic background of the tumour. The results [PR.com - October 09, 2008] Samantha Dickson Brain Tumour Trust http://www.pr.com/press-release/109747