Christopher Simmons

NEWS: Restaurant Owner, an industry leading resource for budding and seasoned independent restaurateurs, recently published an industry survey on the hiring and staffing issues plaguing the foodservice industry today. More than 650 independent restaurant owners responded with the unique situations they are facing in hiring and retaining their staff.

NEWS: JAF Industries strikes again with a new marketing campaign for its Gold Strike Chili that is making people smile. So, what's so special about it? It starts with a group of characters called the Magical Mine Moppets(TM), which includes the beautiful Princess Penelope Patch, who resides in a salt palace in the heart of Chili Mountain. Curious yet?

NEWS: Based on the hilarious book 'You Can't Make This Shit Up : Corporate America' by writer Sal Savello, the television series and comedy tour takes a satirical look at the antics and angst of climbing the ever elusive corporate ladder. Dallas-based creators are excited to announce the kick off the 'Corporate America Comedy Tour' promoting the TV Series starring actor David O'Hara.

NEWS: An Internet group therapy service has initiated a program to provide psychological support for the thousands of refugees from the Middle East and North Africa who are currently trekking across Europe seeking new homes. In cooperation with the Adelina Foundation and Friends Beyond Borders, Growthnet, a U.S. company that offers various kinds of group counseling via web conferencing, is offering no-cost online sessions to any refugee who applies, according to its CEO, John Toomey.

NEWS: The mesothelioma lawyers of nationally known asbestos-exposure law firm Weitz and Luxenberg, P.C., said they hope on Saturday to alert as many individuals as possible to the scourge of mesothelioma, Weitz and Luxenberg today announced.

NEWS: Long-term care (LTC) insurance agents often resist reaching out to friends who could use their help. And seekers of LTC insurance information also resist reaching out to friends who may be in the business. But there's much to gain from overcoming this reluctance, according to ACSIA Partners, a leading long-term care insurance agency.

NEWS: Over 100 million Christians are persecuted for their faith all over the world, making them one of the most persecuted religious groups on the planet, according to The Bridge Christian Radio. Iran is one of the top persecutors of Christians, and on Monday, September 28, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will address the United Nations, even as his government unlawfully holds and tortures Americans. In particular, for the past three years, Christian pastor Saeed Abedini has been imprisoned in Iran for his faith in Christ.

NEWS: Cable TV Star and lead expert of the hit television show 'Hoarders,' Cory Chalmers, will be making a special guest appearance at his newest Steri-Clean franchise. This franchise, owned by Lindsay Bednarek and Kelly Mahon, is hosting the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce and the Lower Bucks Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon cutting.

NEWS: Owners of recalled Volkswagen (VW) diesel passenger cars sold with emissions controls designed to cheat during smog tests may be entitled to compensation from the automaker, the nationally known personal injury law firm Weitz and Luxenberg said today.

NEWS: An epilepsy educational conference comes to Anchorage on Sept. 26, featuring presentations on epilepsy medications, treatments, neuroimaging, a medical panel for questions, and a Studio E Art Therapy session, hosted by The Epilepsy Foundation Northwest (EFNW).

NEWS: Olympian Justin Reiter, accompanied by his three lawyers, appeared this morning before the honorable Court in Lausanne in the first hearing on his lawsuit against the International Olympic Committee ('IOC').

NEWS: Saint Robert Bellarmine parishioner and Jefferson Park Illinois resident, Jim Ryan, will cycle more than 500 miles in the Camino de Santiago journey to honor and raise funds for the vibrant Saint Robert Bellarmine parish and school community. At 70 years of age, Jim will embark on this historical pilgrimage to the Camino de Santiago in Spain (also known as The Way of St. James) from Sept. 21 - Oct. 15, 2015. He is naming his ride the San Roberto Belarmino journey.

NEWS: Tenorshare, the No. 1 iOS device data recovery software vendor, announced the new upgrade of Tenorshare iPhone Data Recovery for Mac. The new update focuses on the newest iOS 9 compatibility and stability improvements. It also introduced some new features, such as App video recovery, data transfer, etc.

NEWS: Philosys, Inc. announces that all Kmart pharmacies nationwide are now offering the Gmate(R) SMART Blood Glucose Monitoring System, the latest in mHealth technology for diabetes management. Gmate SMART is available in all Kmart pharmacies as of September 2015. The Gmate SMART meter and App deliver fast and accurate blood glucose test results right to your smartphone.

NEWS: Joshuacord Inc. announces its Third annual 5K Joshua 1:9 Religious Freedom Run/Walk for November 14, 2015 in Tampa, Florida and displaying the persecuted ribbon for support. Joshuacord is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization.

NEWS: When it comes to being recognized as a 'leader in your industry,' there's no better testament than those from your peers, and Roger Stalheim, President of The Des Moines Metro Alternative Board (TAB) can attest to that.

NEWS: Regent Education, the leading provider of financial aid and enrollment management software solutions, today announced the addition of higher education veteran Jim Hermens to the executive team where he will serve as the Company's president.

NEWS: RedFin this week announced the launch of a new, rebranded website to illustrate the company's core focus in point of sale (POS) solutions for restaurant and retail environments. The new site highlights the emphasis on POS brand independence, in-house hardware and software customer support, and secure access to its certified payment processing gateway.

NEWS: Super Lawyers magazine yesterday reported that 14 attorneys from the powerhouse personal injury law firm of Weitz and Luxenberg, P.C., will appear in the prestigious periodical's 2015 roster of outstanding New York City metro area attorneys, Weitz and Luxenberg announced.

NEWS: Florida accident attorney Bernard Walsh cautions major automakers to include commercial trucks with the decision to make automatic emergency braking systems standard on all new passenger vehicles.

NEWS: LeaseAccelerator Inc., the market-leader in Equipment Lease Management (ELM) software, today announced that its LeaseAccelerator(R) software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution has attained SAP-certification with SAP's ERP platform as powered by the SAP NetWeaver(R) platform. LeaseAccelerator(R) has been proven to integrate with SAP(R) solutions, offering the most advanced capital lease accounting capabilities available to equipment lessees.

NEWS: Eularis announces the release of E-VAI, the latest development in sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) technology delivering next generation analytics and decision making to Pharma marketers globally. E-VAI changes the game for marketers struggling to understand and get value from their marketing.

NEWS: Across America millions of students travel to school in the more than 100,000 school buses that transport students daily, says Curtiss Routh of Radio Engineering Industries. As they get on or off the bus, each child is in danger of being hit by a motorist who disobeys the flashing red light of the bus's stop arm signal.

NEWS: Lime Rock Park presented one very special trophy as part of its 'Sunday in the Park' concours d'elegance over the Labor Day weekend, this one to Frank Nicodemus of Wappinger's Falls, N.Y. in honor of his fiftieth year in restoring vintage cars.

NEWS: Blend, a lifestyle retailer showcasing artfully curated furniture and décor, brings a much needed breath of fresh, open air to the home furnishings market in the Jacksonville Florida area. The newly hatched shop is opening its Parisian blue doors for a grand opening soirée this month and the community is invited to attend.