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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.

Political Earthquake Super PAC Supports Governor Sarah Palin’s Leadership for America

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Supporters of Governor Sarah Palin announce the formation of The Political Earthquake PAC / Grassroots4Palin, a Super PAC which will independently advocate on behalf of Palin and the leadership and vision that she has for our nation. The Earthquake is a grassroots-powered organization administered by Sandra Bailey.

Cambridge City Schools energy conservation project to save more than $133K annually with Energy Optimizers USA

TIPP CITY, Ohio /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Cambridge City Schools in Ohio has partnered with Energy Optimizers, USA, to complete an energy conservation project that is expected to save the district $133,111 annually, allowing for more dollars to be directed to students and classrooms.

At HFMA Region 11 Symposium Healthcare Insights LLC Introduces New Value Proposition with Hospital Financial Management Software

LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Hundreds of hospital finance executives from Alaska, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington are convening in San Diego to discuss critical issues facing hospitals in the Western states. Among the exhibitors at the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) Region 11 Symposium and Trade Faire will be Healthcare Insights, LLC, in its first trade show appearance since merging with NOMISe, Inc.

Phil McCall selected as Chief Operating Officer at ARMCO ACES Risk Management

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Florida's ARMCO - ACES Risk Management, a leading provider of web-based audit technology for the financial services industry, has announced it has hired seasoned mortgage quality control expert Phil McCall as chief operating officer. McCall brings more than 20 years of experience in quality control, loan origination and underwriting, mortgage fraud, loss and litigation and real estate-based transactions.

Colgate Women’s Games: Youngest Stars Shine Brightest at The Nation’s Largest Women’s Track and Field Series

BROOKLYN, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: If you missed who was likely the nation's fastest eight year-old this time last year, no worries, she's just broken her own record on her ninth birthday. With four decades of top talent in the Colgate Women's Games track and field series to beat, Avery Lewis of Chester, Pa. is arguably the fastest third grader in the United States.

Inside the Sugar Industry! Retired CEO Doug Lapins Shares Business Principles That Took Him to the Top in New Book

PINEHURST, N.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: High-fructose corn syrup, a changing sugar industry, and practical leadership methods weave an absorbing tale of business, family, social responsibility, and commitment in this important business memoir written by Doug Lapins. 'SWEET SUCCESS: A Journey of Change and Challenge' (ISBN 978-0-9905995-0-0; paper; Foursome Press) chronicles the changes, challenges, and guiding principles of a thirty year stellar corporate career.

Drew Stephenson Lands Role in CW’s sexy spooky show ‘Vampire Diaries’

ATLANTA, Ga. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Music, modeling and acting are among the top three career goals for many in the entertainment field, but it is a well known fact that only a small percentage actually make any real headway in all three pursuits. Up and comer Drew Stephenson will not tell you that he is different, but he will show you with his persistence, determination and dedication.

At the Winter Fancy Food Show 2015: Food Philippines highlights Philippine coconut benefits for health

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions, in partnership with the Philippine Trade and Investment Centers in Silicon Valley and Los Angeles, is gearing up for the Philippine participation at the 2015 Winter Fancy Food Show on January 11-13, 2015.

CES 2015: New ImmersiON-VRelia Head Mounted Displays and VR Marketplace revolutionize the industry

LAS VEGAS, Nev. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Immersion-VRelia, Inc., a top innovator in Virtual Reality hardware and software platforms, launched at this year's International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) a wide spectrum of VR offerings that will fundamentally change the way we work, play, and interact.

Florida’s Margate Community Redevelopment Agency releases RFQ to develop the 36 acre City Center Site

MARGATE, Fla. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The Margate Community Redevelopment Agency (MCRA) is seeking qualified developers to develop all or a portion of a 36 acre future City Center site. Since 2003, the MCRA has engaged in assembling the properties surrounding the intersection of State Road 7 and Margate Boulevard with the goal of creating a vibrant mixed use City Center which would be a destination for both City and Northwest Broward residents.

CES 2105: develLAB Electronics Inc Named a 2015 CES Innovation Awards Honoree

LAS VEGAS, Nev. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: CES 2015: develLAB Electronics Inc. today announced that it has been named a 2015 CES Innovation Awards Honoree for its xeroLAN(TM) xl450D-4S2H 4 port network switch. Products entered in this prestigious program are judged by a preeminent panel of independent industrial designers, independent engineers and members of the trade media to honor outstanding design and engineering.

FootMate System receives endorsement from ACFAOM to benefit people with tired and sore feet

COMMERCE, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The FootMate(R) System by Gordon Brush has acquired a powerful partner. The American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics and Medicine ('ACFAOM') has endorsed the FootMate System. It is a complete foot care system for cleaning, soothing, stimulating, and massaging feet in the shower.

Mac Blu-ray Software: Leawo Unveils 3D Blu-ray Disc back-up Solution

SHENZHEN, China /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: 3D Blu-ray movies are popular nowadays, while 3D Blu-ray back-up on Mac still has a long way to go. 3D Blu-ray discs might get damaged due to frequent insert-and-eject in disc drive. To help Mac users back-up 3D Blu-ray discs and keep 3D Blu-ray disc safe, Leawo introduced detailed 3D Blu-ray back-up solution with its professional 3D Blu-ray back-up tool. This 3D Blu-ray back-up solution is suitable for Mac OS 10.6 and later, including the latest Mac OS 10.10 Yosemite.

Local N.J. YMCAs Hold First-Ever Statewide Fitness Event to Promote Positive Personal Change and Good Health

OLD BRIDGE, N.J. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: It seems nearly everyone has a 'New Year's resolution,' but statistics indicate that less than a quarter of these resolutions are kept. Creating personal change takes effort, and support. The Y of Western Monmouth County invites the community to come in on January 10 to use their facilities in Freehold and Old Bridge for the day and see all the Y has to offer.

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants expands National Energy Construction Practice

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Aimee Sapp, Kelly Chapple, Heather Perdue and Mark McInnis have all joined Crawford McInnis, Brian Tanner, Wilson Long and Andy D'Entremont as part of EPIC's Birmingham, Alabama-based National Energy Construction Practice.

Books to Bookmark from 2014: Publishers Newswire’s List of 19 Interesting Book Titles You Might Have Missed

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Publishers Newswire (PNW), an online resource established in 2004, today announced its latest semi-annual 'Books to Bookmark' list of new titles 'worth a look' that most have probably not heard of. This list contains 19 new books published in 2014 which may have been missed due to not originating from major New York book publishers, or 'big name' authors.

Mortgage fulfillment outsource services expert Titan Lenders Corp. Closes General Fulfillment Division

DENVER, Colo. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Mortgage fulfillment outsource services expert Titan Lenders Corp. today announced it will exit its retail general fulfillment service offering, which includes contract underwriting, closing, funding and post-closing for retail mortgage lenders, effective Jan. 31, 2015.

Futurist Sidney Friedman offers his 17th annual predictions for 2015 including a ‘Molar Vortex’

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: As seen for 16 years on numerous media including the 'Today Show' and 'The View' with a 72 percent overall accuracy to date, for the 17th straight year mentalist/futurist/author Sidney Friedman releases his annual predictions for 2015 covering the Oscars, the economy, weather, celebrities and more.

The International Cat Association (TICA) show in Sacramento, Jan. 2015, welcomes Cory Chalmers, of Hoarder’s TV Show

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: TV Star and lead expert of the hit cable television show 'Hoarders, Cory Chalmers, will be making a special guest appearance at the TICA Cat Show January 2-4, 2015 in Sacramento, Calif. This year's show is called 'Mardi Gras Madness' and is presented by Jazzy Cats.

Chinese Companies Hijack Original Patented Selfie Stick from U.S. Inventor

MIAMI, Fla. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The inventor of the original 'selfie stick' for smartphones and GoPro cameras, Wayne Fromm, is setting the record straight and is furious at all the misreporting of the invention's origin. It was named 'invention of the year' by TIME magazine, as if it was an anonymous invention, and is touted as an Asian invention in other press reports including the New York Post.

Manage iPhone Content and iPod Music without iTunes with free Mac software from iMobie Inc.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: iMobie Inc., an international innovative Apple related software developer, today announces the update of its two widely-praised products PhoneTrans and PodTrans; the world-first free iPhone content and iPod music management software on Mac and Windows computers, which also breaks the rule of no way to transfer iPhone, iPod music back to computer.

Leawo Software offers holiday 2014 bundle special on CNET for Blu-ray lovers

SHENZHEN, China /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Leawo Software partners with the largest and most popular online platform CNET for trusted, safe, and secure software, mobile applications, and game downloads. CNET officially debuted upgraded Leawo Video Converter Ultimate on Thursday which now includes 2 new Blu-ray solutions for digital media fans: Blu-ray Ripper and Blu-ray Creator.
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U.S. Finally Officially Condemns Sony Cyber-Attack by North Korean Cyber-Terrorists

eNewsChannels.com - NEWS: John Kerry, U.S. Secretary of State made the following statement today in Washington, D.C.: The United States condemns North Korea for...

After more than a century of Christmases, Asheville’s Ruth Ebbs, 102, proves it’s never too late to come home

ASHEVILLE, N.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: For 100 of the past 101 Christmases Ruth Ebbs has celebrated, she's found herself at home surrounded by family and friends. However, after breaking her hip in a fall, she spent last year's holiday season in a nursing home, fervently wishing she was marking the occasion at home. Now, thanks to the Council on Aging of Buncombe County, Inc., Ruth became one of the increasing numbers of older adults who are reclaiming their ability to live independently at home.

R2Net/James Allen secures $25 Million in growth funding by IGP – Israel Growth Partners

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: R2Net - James Allen, one of the two largest diamond and bridal jewelry ecommerce platforms in the U.S., today announced that is has secured $25 Million in growth funding from Israel Growth Partners (IGP).