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PR Newswire has created a special section for news related to the Haiti earthquake crisis.  To access news and information from organizations responding to the situation, please go to www.prnewswire.com/media.  Registration is free for journalists.

 The public may view news releases issued by PR Newswire members at http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/earthquake-in-haiti-latest-news-81309442.html, under Earthquake in Haiti.

 Through the upcoming weekend, PR Newswire will be waiving fees associated with distributing news releases that concern aid to the victims of the earthquake in Haiti.  Fees will be waived for organizations in the U.S. that wish to communicate their efforts of assistance to audiences in the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean. 

 Contact: Rachel Meranus at +1.201.360.6776 or 646.295.5401 or [email protected].

 For Spanish-language inquiries, please contact Cristy Clavijo-Kish at 305.322.4283.

 /PRNewswire — Jan. 13/

Organizations offering aid to the victims of the Haiti earthquake can distribute their messages through PR Newswire in the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean at no charge; all releases will also be distributed through PR Newswire’s partner CSRwire

NEW YORK, Jan. 13 /PRNewswire/ — PR Newswire has waived fees for all news releases relating to aid in rescue and recovery efforts for the Haiti earthquake crisis.

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 PR Newswire will waive fees through midnight on Sunday, January 17 for U.S. organizations that wish to communicate their efforts of assistance to media and public audiences in the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, in addition to the many academics, activists, CSR investment houses, NGOs, educational institutions and government bodies served by PR Newswire’s corporate social responsibility partner, CSRwire. 

 ”There is a huge rescue and relief effort underway to help the people of Haiti recover from this devastation and it is critical that any organization in a position to help does so,” said Scott Mozarsky, executive vice president, PR Newswire.  “By granting access to our vast communications network, PR Newswire can assist those organizations who are announcing initiatives to aid the victims of the earthquake in Haiti get their important messages to their intended audiences.  Our customers and employees have come to expect that PR Newswire will offer our assistance in times of crisis such as this, and we are very happy to be able to do so.” 

 To view news releases issued by PR Newswire members offering aid, please visit: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/earthquake-in-haiti-latest-news-81309442.html under Earthquake in Haiti.

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 Through its multi-channel distribution network, multimedia, audience intelligence, targeting, measurement and compliance services, PR Newswire helps corporations and organizations conduct rich, timely and dynamic dialogues with the media, consumers, policymakers, investors and the general public, in support of building brands, generating awareness, impacting public policy, driving sales, and raising capital.

 Pioneering the commercial news distribution industry 55 years ago, PR Newswire connects customers with audiences in more than 170 countries and in over 40 languages through an unparalleled network of offices in 16 countries across North and South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, and via unique affiliations with the leading news agencies across the globe.  PR Newswire is a subsidiary of United Business Media Limited (UBM.L), a leading global business media company that serves professional commercial communities around the world. For more information, go to www.UBM.com.

RICHMOND HILL, Canada, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire/ – WireIE Holdings International Inc. and University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) are pleased to release a comprehensive White Paper entitled “”Developing a Communication Infrastructure for the Smart Grid.”"

The White Paper walks through two future Distributed Generation (DG) scenarios, as envisioned by the authors V.K. Sood, D. Fischer, and J.M. Eklund from UOIT, and WireIE CTO Tim Brown.

The paper is a collaborative effort and details the communication network and data management facilities required to meet the strict latency requirements associated with the with DG scenarios discussed.

The WireIE/UOIT partnership is a long-term commitment by the partners and focuses on the advancing of Smart Grid. A computer simulation based on the White Paper is currently being worked on in order to validate the conceptual design of the communication network and data management facilities. The results of the computer simulation will be released in Feb. 2010.

The White Paper may be found here: http://www.wireie.com/pdfs/Developing_a_Communication_Infrastructure_for_the_Smart_Grid.pdf

(Due to the length of the URL, it may be necessary to copy and paste it into your web browser.)

Abstract:

The Smart Grid of the future, while expected to affect all areas of the Electric Power System, from Generation, to Transmission, to Distribution, cannot function without an extensive data communication system. Smart Grid has the potential to support high levels of Distributed Generation (DG); however the current standards governing the interconnection of DG do not allow the implementation of several applications which may be beneficial to the grid. This paper discusses some of the Smart Grid applications, and estimates the communication requirements of a medium data intensive Smart Grid device. Two issues that will become very important with the spread of DG are DG Islanding and DG Availability. For each issue, we propose data communication enabled solutions and enhancements.

About WireIE

WireIE Holdings International Inc. is a global provider of wireless network transformations and extensions. These solutions scale from large urban, regional and national networks, to campus and enterprise networks. With unique expertise in wireless/IP integration, WireIE offers a whole product solution in support of wireless technologies including but not limited to, UMTS and EV-DO (3G/3.5G), along with fourth generation technologies including WiMAX and LTE. WireIE can provide a suite of solutions for Local Electricity Distributors who are adding enhanced intelligence and control to their grid. We can design, build and operate the broadband communication network that will enable Smart Grid applications and devices. More information about WireIE is available at http://www.wireie.com/ .

About UOIT

As an innovative university, UOIT delivers a leading-edge learning environment that uniquely combines academic knowledge, research opportunities, hands-on skills and a vibrant student life. UOIT’s more than 5,500 students are taught by professors who are experts in their fields from around the world. UOIT’s commitment to research excellence has resulted in millions of dollars in grants and awards, including five Canada Research Chairs. More information about UOIT is available at www.uoit.ca.

SOURCE WireIE Holdings International Inc.

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CaribPR Wire, WASHINGTON, D.C., Thurs. Sept. 24, 2009: The Congressional Back Caucus Annual Legislative Conference will host a forum called, “”Comprehensive Immigration Reform: Census 2010, What’s In It for Us.”" The forum will address issues and questions that those from Caribbean and African nations have faced while residing in the United States. Topics will include issues such as economic exclusion, and lack of social development opportunities. The panel also will address how the Census is directly related to community assistance; how nonprofits are funded based on Census numbers; and also how Census numbers affect education, health care and even child-care regulations. Overall, this panel will discuss areas of interest for moving a common Black agenda in census and immigration.

Since many first-generation immigrants often are leery of governmental assistance, the forum hopes to decrease overall concern and distrust of the government, while also increasing Census participation among Caribbean and African families.

Dr. Claire Nelson, Founder and President of the Institute of Caribbean Studies, is serving as a National Profile Partner to increase participation among Caribbean communities. As a Census partner, Nelson communicates how an accurate Census protects the interests of Caribbean-American organizations, public institutions and social service programs that are directly relevant to the survival and growth of these communities.

ICS is an organization that promotes initiatives that strengthen the Caribbean-American community.

U.S. Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke of New York’s 11th Congressional District, will chair the forum. Clarke recently introduced a historic bill that would require that Caribbean nationals have their own origins category on the U.S. Census form. Clarke is the daughter of Caribbean immigrants.

WHO: Yvette Clarke, U.S. Congresswoman Dr. Claire Nelson, Founder, Institute of Caribbean Studies Dr. John Flateau, Medgar Evers College Kwasi Afrifa, African Federation, Inc. Marlein Bastien, Haitian community activist from MiamiMelanie Campbell, CEO of National Coalition for Black Civic Participation

WHEN: Friday, September 25, 2009 11 a.m.

U.S. Census reaches out to encourage Caribbean communities to participate in the 2010 count

CaribPR Wire, DETROIT, MI, Mon. Aug. 31, 2009: Dr. Claire Nelson, Founder and President of the Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS), will collaborate with the U.S. Census and serve as a National Profile Partner to increase participation among Caribbean and other immigrant communities. ICS is an organization that promotes initiatives that strengthen the Caribbean-American community. Nelson also serves as Chair of the National Caribbean American Complete Count Committee.

In her role as a National Profile Partner, Nelson will act as a liaison between the U.S. Census and the Caribbean American audience. Nelson will stress the importance of Caribbean communities participating in the Census, as well as the direct connection between the Census, government representation and support.

Because of that direct link, Nelson also will communicate how an accurate Census protects the interests of Caribbean-American organizations, public institutions and social service programs that are directly relevant to the survival and growth of these communities.

“”The Caribbean population in America must be represented in full for continued economic and political progress in our community,”" said Nelson. “”We must communicate to all Caribbean Americans that participation in the U.S. Census will not adversely affect our communities, but instead will allow them to flourish and be strengthened. Whether you are immigrant or native born; whether documented or not; whether Barbadian, Haitian, Jamaican, whether African descent of Asian origin, it is important to us and our children that we stand up and be counted.”"

At this time, the Caribbean-American population in the U.S. is estimated at 5 million. Many African Americans are second-generation Caribbean immigrants.

Since its founding in 1993, ICS has worked to ensure the well-being and future prosperity of Caribbean Americans, by placing Caribbean American interests in the center of U.S. policymakers. Nelson has been a longstanding pioneer for public policy that affects Caribbean Americans, using ICS as a means to tout the contributions of the Caribbean population to America and serving as Campaign Chair for the Commemoration of June as Caribbean American Heritage Month. She has also been a forerunner in shaping dialogue processes between immigrants of African descent and the African-American community, and serves on a variety of Boards and advisory groupings such as the Black Leadership Forum, National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, and the African Federation.

About Dr. Claire A. Nelson Claire A. Nelson is the founder and president of the Institute of Caribbean Studies, a non-governmental organization working to promote Caribbean-American collaboration in policy and development issues. She is also an international development expert with more than 25 years of experience. Prior to founding ICS, she was artistic director of the Caribbean Heritage Group, a cultural arts organization. A performance artist, storyteller and writer, Nelson has written, choreographed, directed and produced several plays, musicals, and video documentaries on issues related to social change and history. She received her Ph.D. in Engineering Management from the George Washington University in Washington, D.C.

U.S. Census The 2010 Census is a count of everyone living in the United States and is mandated by the U.S. Constitution. Census data are used to distribute congressional seats to states and to allocate more than $300 billion in federal funds to local, state and tribal governments each year. The 2010 Census questionnaire will be one of the shortest in history, consisting of 10 questions and taking about 10 minutes to complete.

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Agreement further extends PR Newswire’s industry leading global distribution services

NEW YORK, July 28 /PRNewswire/ — PR Newswire today announced a distribution agreement with CaribPR Wire that enhances PR Newswire’s exposure to the Caribbean region while providing a gateway for businesses and organizations in the Caribbean to communicate with audiences throughout the world.

“”PR Newswire’s partnership with CaribPR Wire ensures that our clients will have access to the most comprehensive and targeted news distribution option in the Caribbean region,”" said Joaquin Burgos, president, PR Newswire Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. “”As the leader in global news distribution, PR Newswire continuously seeks alliances with organizations such as CaribPR Wire to expand and enhance our distribution capabilities. We look forward to working with CaribPR Wire to provide our clients with greater access to Caribbean audiences and to introduce Caribbean companies to PR Newswire’s full suite of communications tools.”"

The partnership with CaribPR Wire bolsters PR Newswire’s reach into the Caribbean market by delivering access to more than 300 Caribbean-focused media outlets and journalists in the U.S. and the Caribbean region. For CaribPR Wire customers, the distribution agreement offers an opportunity to leverage PR Newswire’s industry-leading distribution network.

Christopher Chaplin, director, CaribPR Wire, said, “”We are excited to partner with PR Newswire, the preeminent provider of news distribution and communications services worldwide. This relationship will provide Caribbean companies with the ability to reach a global audience in multiple languages, via print, radio, television and new media platforms via PR Newswire’s global network. In addition, they will gain access to PR Newswire’s industry-leading distribution lines to U.S. Hispanic, Native American, Asian American and African American audiences.”"

About CaribPR Wire

CaribPR Wire is the first and only press release newswire of the Caribbean, established in 2005 by journalist Felicia Persaud to serve the Caribbean niche market in the U.S./UK, Canada and the Caribbean region. CaribPR Wire offers over three dozen guaranteed placements for clients seeking to reach the media in this niche and also a full service comprehensive PR campaign arm in the Caribbean American marketplace. CaribPR wire is owned by Hard Beat Communications, the minority-certified news, PR and Advertising agency serving the Caribbean markets.

About PR Newswire

PR Newswire is the global leader in innovative communications and marketing services, enabling organizations to connect and engage with their target audiences worldwide.

Through its multi-channel distribution network, audience intelligence, targeting, and measurement services, PR Newswire helps corporations and organizations conduct rich, timely and dynamic dialogues with the media, consumers, policymakers, investors and the general public, in support of building brands, generating awareness, impacting public policy, driving sales, and raising capital.

Pioneering the commercial news distribution industry 55 years ago, PR Newswire connects customers with audiences in more than 170 countries and in over 40 languages through an unparalleled network of offices in 16 countries across North and South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, and via unique affiliations with the leading news agencies across the globe. PR Newswire is a subsidiary of United Business Media Limited (UBM.L), a leading global business media company that serves professional commercial communities around the world. For more information, go to www.UBM.com .

CONTACT: Rachel Meranus, Vice President, Public Relations, PR Newswire, +1-201-360-6776 or [email protected] .