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Christopher Simmons
Christopher Simmons has been a working journalist since his first magazine sale in 1984. He has since written for wide variety of print and online publications covering lifestyle, tech and entertainment. He is an award-winning author, designer, photographer, and musician. He is a member of ASCAP and PRSA. He is the founder and CEO of Neotrope®, based in Torrance, CA, USA.

Millions of Americans Forego Tax Deductions as High as $4K for Long-Term Care Insurance

KIRKLAND, Wash. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Every year tens of millions pass up a few hundred to a few thousand dollars - tax deductions for owning long-term care insurance. How come? Four sales leaders with ACSIA Partners point to psychological obstacles and suggest ways around them. ACSIA Partners is one of America's largest long-term care insurance agencies.

Beverage Testing Institute gives Gold Award to Scorpion Mezcal Silver 4-Pack Sampler Gift Box

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Caballeros Inc. today announced that the Beverage Testing Institute's Tastings 2014 International Review of Spirits Packaging Competition has awarded Scorpion Mezcal's(R) 4-Pack Silver Sampler Gift Box several Gold awards and runner-up status for 'Best Gift Box.'

Heart Health for Valentines: Princess Jessica is helping to promote healthy hearts around the world

LAS VEGAS, Nev. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Princess Jessica Carol White has decided to promote healthy hearts and to share the importance. On January 9, 2014, Princess Jessica Carol White decided to inform a non-profit organization of the importance of taking care of the heart. Every day it is important to select the best food and to take better care of ourselves.

FonePaw Technology Limited Announces New Upgrade of its iPhone Data Recovery for Windows and Mac

HONG KONG, China /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: FonePaw Technology Limited, a professional software developer that specialized in iPhone data recovery, announces the release of the new FonePaw iPhone Data Recovery. The newest version of iPhone Data Recovery is compatible with iTunes 12.1 for Windows (64-bit).

Two Lawsuits Filed Against American International Industries, Inc. by a Former Director Scott Wolinsky

HOUSTON, Texas /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Scott Wolinsky, a former director of American International Industries, Inc. (OTC:AMIN / OTCMKTS:AMIN), and Maria T. Wolinsky, his wife, have filed two civil lawsuits (Cause No. 2014-74771, alleging defamation and Cause No. 2015-00708 alleging fraud) against AMIN and its CEO and President, Daniel Dror.

Huntron Inc. names Techni-Tool exclusive U.S. distributor

MILL CREEK, Wash. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Huntron, Inc. today announced that Techni-Tool Inc., Worcester, Pa., have agreed to an exclusive U.S. distributor agreement. Techni-Tool is a leading provider of test equipment, tool kits, soldering supplies, ESD products, chemicals, hand tools, and more to the electronic production industry for more than 50 years.

Matt McCann, Recognized Expert on Long Term Care Insurance Planning Launches Consumer-focused LTC Information Portal

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Matt McCann, one of the nation's leading experts on Long Term Insurance (LTCi), has launched a new educational website which will allow consumers to learn more about this important retirement planning topic. McCann is known as one of the nation's leading experts on Long Term Health Care Planning.

Reverse mortgage industry leader ReverseVision, Inc. welcomes Wendy Peel as VP Sales and Marketing

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: ReverseVision, Inc., the leading technology provider for the reverse mortgage industry, today announced that seasoned marketing executive Wendy Peel has joined the company as its vice president of sales and marketing. In this position, Wendy will be responsible for managing the ReverseVision brand, working with product development and broadening brand awareness among forward lenders and financial planners.

iE-USA Invites U.S. Families to Host International High School Exchange Students for 2015-2016 Academic School Year

NORTHFIELD, Minn. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: International Experience (iE-USA) announced today that visiting students, ages 15-18, from around the world are seeking host families for the upcoming 2015-2016 academic school year. Host families are needed for the fall semester and full school year. Exchange student participants come from many countries including Germany, Spain, Switzerland, and Thailand.

Public Policy and Female Leaders: The Public Leadership Education Network Celebrates 35th Anniversary

WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN) is pleased to announce its 35th Anniversary event to be held on March 18, celebrating decades of preparing young women to follow their passions and be leaders in public policy. We are honored to have Ambassador Connie Morella and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton as our Honorary Co-Chairs.

Florida’s Spodak Dental Group welcomes Oral Surgeon, Dr. Daniel Torres to Team

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Spodak Dental Group expands the team of eminently qualified doctors to include Daniel Torres, DMD. A local to Delray, Dr. Torres is committed to providing his community with superior dental care.

Loan document preparation firm DocMagic Inc. implements MISMO Version 3.3

TORRANCE, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: DocMagic, Inc., the mortgage industry's leader in compliant loan document preparation and driver of complete eMortgage adoption, announced that its entire solution set now adheres to version 3.3 of the Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization (MISMO) Reference Model.

Remodel or Move’s US Remodeling Sentiment Report 2015 finds Increase in Renovations – Bathrooms and Kitchens Remain Favorite

SUNNYVALE, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The latest 'US Remodeling Sentiment Report' from Remodel or Move indicated that the continued economic recovery has favorably affected homeowners. Homeowner respondents report their average home equity is now over $165,000, up from $115,000 in 2013, which combined with continued low interest rates and pent-up demand for home repair and improvements, is fueling growth.

Seamless System Upgrade Solution for Windows 10 announced by EaseUS

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: EaseUS Software, a global leader for data backup and recovery, storage management and data migration, today announces all their products completely support the new Windows 10, including Todo Backup, Partition Master and Data Recovery Wizard. And EaseUS also launches a special offer for the customers who want to upgrade to Windows 10.

Ellen Relkin, Counsel of Weitz & Luxenberg, Appointed to Xarelto MDL Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee

NEW YORK, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Ellen Relkin, of counsel attorney with Weitz and Luxenberg, P.C., has been named to the plaintiffs' steering committee created by judicial order to facilitate lawsuits against the makers of the anticoagulant drug Xarelto, the personal injury and mass tort law firm today announced.

CRG will participate with the Smart Cities Council as a technology solutions provider

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Civic Resource Group International (CRG) is delighted to announce their appointment as Associate Partner in the Smart Cities Council. CRG will participate with the Smart Cities Council as a technology solutions provider and a champion of the 'Smart Cities' concept of 'digital' transformation by providing solutions that streamline the traditional organization and management of urban living.

Unique ‘Old-World’ Wood Toys Now Available Nationally from Seattle’s Georgian Wooden Toys

SEATTLE, Wash. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Seattle-based Georgian Wooden Toys is making its entire collection of beautiful handmade wooden toys available nationally via its new online store. The old-world style toys, made in the country of Georgia, on the Black Sea, are sold exclusively in North America by the Seattle company.

Rex Brandt Watercolor donated by Mark and Jan Hilbert to Laguna College of Art and Design Collection

LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Laguna College of Art and Design (LCAD) today announced that Mark and Janet Hilbert of The Hilbert Collection donated 'Evening Rendezvous' (Watercolor on Paper, 10x14 inches, 1960) by acclaimed California watercolorist Rex Brandt. The iconic watercolor will be part of the college's permanent collection, which also includes The Rex and Joan Irving Brandt Archives.

Triple Aim of Health Care in 2015: Four Seasons CMO and palliative care physician Janet Bull Looks Ahead

FLAT ROCK, N.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Janet Bull, M.D., chief medical officer of nonprofit Four Seasons Compassion for Life, talks about the Triple Aim of Healthcare as if it were the Holy Grail. And for health care providers which hope to offer their patients higher quality, better service and lower costs during serious illness or at end of life, it may very well be the equivalent.

Mark Mackey named CEO of mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS) today announced it has promoted former Executive Vice President Mark Mackey to chief executive officer. Mackey began his career with IDS as a member of the sales team in Spring 1999. He is the first CEO in the company's history.

Talent Agents Tay Smith and Christopher Young Celebrate Black History Month at J Pervis Talent Agency

ATLANTA, Ga. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Atlanta talent agents Christopher Young and Tay Smith are noticeably the hardest working, African American TV/film agents in the entire southeast area. A dynamic duo, working under the banner of the J Pervis Talent Agency, Smith and Young have created a vortex of synergy that is fueling theatrical bookings with new flair and fresh faces.

HFMA Dixie Institute Conference: Healthcare Insights Showcases Software and New Range of Services

LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Following its fourth consecutive ranking as #1 Category Leader for budgeting software and services in the annual Best in KLAS report, Healthcare Insights, LLC will exhibit at the 2015 Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) Dixie Institute in Charleston, S.C. The annual conference brings together hospital finance executives to discuss critical issues facing health care providers.

Partition Wizard 9.0 announced by MiniTool Solution Ltd.

VANCOUVER, B.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Global computer software provider MiniTool Solution Ltd. announces the release of MiniTool Partition Wizard 9.0. The latest partition manager enjoys many new features, including new functions, improvements on old functions, and optimization on user interface.

Bank of Southern California N.A. (OTC:FBBN) completed private placement of approximately $7.2 million of its common stock

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTCMKTS:FBBN) (the 'Bank') announced today that it completed a private placement of approximately $7.2 million of its common stock, positioning the Company to grow its Southern California Franchise.

Baker Enterprise launches New iOS App to Generate Revenue for Celebrities and Fundraising Organizations

SPRINGFIELD, Tenn. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Baker Enterprise, a Tennessee based company, has created an App called NEXT LEVEL TEXT that will create monetary opportunities for celebrities, fundraising organizations and individual consumers. A 'TEXTING SCENE' is a 30 second video clip that is used to display a message.