A majority of U.S. (74 percent) and Canadian (67 percent) finance and accounting executives surveyed recently said they expect their companies’ compliance burden to rise in the coming years, and 48 percent and 41 percent of U.S. and Canadian executives, respectively, also anticipate the cost of compliance will increase. These are just two of the findings from the fifth edition of Benchmarking the Accounting & Finance Function: 2014, an annual study from Robert Half and Financial Executives Research Foundation (FERF), the research affiliate of Financial Executives International (FEI).
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/7074551-robert-half-fei-finance-accounting-compliance-burden-research
Written by: Aiyana-Lee Anderson, Nicole Anderson, Michael Jay, Hadrien VicedoAnimation by: Robert TyndaleNew Hit Single from the International Singing Sensation Aiyana-Lee (13 years old)ALL AMERICAN GIRL & MOTOWN's KIN
An iconic symbol of Easter, the PEEPS® brand has been the Easter basket staple for just over 60 years. With more than 1.5 billion PEEPS® consumed during Easter alone, it’s no wonder PEEPS® have remained the #1 non-chocolate candy at Easter for more than 20 years. From making colorful additions to baked goods, to decorative accents for craft and art projects, to fun little surprises hidden inside Easter eggs or simply savoring the sweet treat on its own, PEEPS® are sure to bring a smile to kids of all ages.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/65392-just-born-easter-basket-favorite-peeps-offers-variety-for-everyone
The transition to a “Green Economy” has been a main priority of Kazakhstan the past several years. In 2012, our capital Astana, won its bid to host EXPO2017 with ‘Future Energy’ as the theme. This subsequently led to the adoption of “green” development.
From 18 to 22 January 2014, Kazakhstan participated in Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week in the capital of the UAE. According to Talgat Yermegiyayev, the Chairman of the Astana EXPO-2017’s National Company JSC, the summit provides the ideal platform for cooperation with key partners in future energy sector projects.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/64185-EXPO-2017-future-energy-world-summit
It has been announced today that the 2014 Polar Music Prize, the world’s most prestigious music accolade, will be awarded to two Americans: Chuck Berry, rock ‘n’ roll legend, and Peter Sellars, the American opera and theatre director. Both Laureates will be presented with their prizes by King Carl XVI of Sweden at a gala ceremony in Stockholm’s Concert Hall on 26 August.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/71400528-polar-music-prize-marks-25-years-2014-laureates
When it comes to personal style through makeup, there’s nothing more defining than lipstick. From color to finish, the infinite options available allow you to create a wardrobe of must–have signature looks.
Now, lip color never seemed so enviable. Four years in the making, 14 classic and six sheer shades deliver color as it was meant to be — luxurious, indulgent, ravishing. The new shade palette for Artistry Signature Color™ Lipstick, exclusively from Amway, was developed with renowned makeup artist Rick DiCecca. The formulas are infused with natural oils and vitamin E to hydrate and help safeguard against environmental stress.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7239455-artistry-introduces-captivating-signature-color-lipstick/
Cast members from The Beatles LOVE by Cirque du Soleil, Southwest Airlines and McCarran International Airport joined together today to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of The Beatles’ historic Las Vegas arrival in 1964. In celebration of the band’s first and only visit, cast members from LOVE took the same route the Fab Four did 50 years ago by taking a Southwest flight from San Francisco to Las Vegas while travelers arriving from all over the globe were treated to surprise performances from the critically acclaimed show inside McCarran’s Terminal 1 baggage claim.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7290651-cirque-du-soleil-southwest-airlines-mccarran-international-airport-team-for-the-beatles-love-50th-anniversary/
A new survey says Americans’ confidence in their ability to afford a comfortable retirement has recovered slightly from the record lows of the past five years—primarily among those participating in retirement plans. But overall, actual preparations for retirement haven’t improved.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/64628-2014-principal-financial-group-ebri-retirement-confidence-survey
Walgreens (NYSE:WAG)(Nasdaq:WAG) announces the launch of the 2014 Walgreens Way to Well Health Tour with AARP. For six years, Walgreens and AARP have conducted the community outreach program dedicated to providing free preventive and early detection health services to communities across the country. Now through December, Walgreens will use the tour to provide free health tests, assessments, education and consulting services with a renewed commitment to the everyday health of Americans nationwide.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/7158751-walgreens-2014-way-to-well-health-tour-aarp
The countdown to the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games is on, and Pop-Tarts® has partnered with U.S. Olympic hopefuls and freestyle skiers Torin Yater-Wallace and Maggie Voisin to put a Crazy Good™ spin on the competition. Eighteen-year-old Torin was nominated to the U.S. Men’s Freeskiing Team this week, and is a rising star heading into the Sochi Games. Maggie was also nominated this week to the U.S. Women’s Freeskiing Team – making her the youngest U.S. Winter Olympic hopeful at 15 years old since 1972. With the help of Pop-Tarts, they’re giving teens an exclusive look inside their Crazy Good Winter adventures.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/65330-kellogg-pop-tarts-skiiers-torin-yater-wallace-maggie-voisin-sochi-olympics
The Breakthrough: Avon delivers game-changing innovation with Mega Effects Mascara, unveiling a completely new approach to mascara application. Six years in the making, this volumizing mascara is the result of feedback from over 2,000 women and 5,000 hours of science.
The Wonderbrush: Mega Effects Mascara replaces the standard wand with an innovative new multi-dimensional brush that lifts top and bottom lashes from root to tip in a whole new way. The first-ever brush of its kind, the Wonderbrush fits the curve of your eyes and can be used at 12 different angles for a corner to corner lash transformation. The bigger bristle area combs through lashes easily for phenomenal clump-free volume, putting 40 percent more mascara to lash*.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/62677-avon-mega-effects-volumizing-mascara-makeup
Moët Hennessy, Official Partner, reaffirms its support for Solar Impulse and its pursuit of the first round-the-world flight powered only by solar energy.
"Celebrating Sustainability"
Its support of Solar Impulse as an Official Partner shows Moët Hennessy's taste for pushing the envelope and conquering new territories, as well as recognizing the role of excellence and innovation as two key drivers of progress worldwide.
Growth in the Moët Hennessy group and its 22 prestigious brands has been powered by their pioneering spirit and the conquest of new territories. The first consignment of champagne was dispatched to Russia in 1780 by Veuve Clicquot. Hennessy began exporting cognac to the United States in 1787, two years before the French Revolution, followed by China in 1859. Today, Moët Hennessy exports 95% of its production and is the world's leading producer and exporter of luxury wines and spirits.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/uk/7813551-moet-hennessy-solar-impulse/
