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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.

EaseUS Todo Backup 7 update features new user interface and Smart Backup

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: EaseUS Software, the professional backup and recovery software provider, today announced the release of EaseUS Todo Backup 7.0. The new version has a big improvement in UI design, making it be more friendly and intuitive. The latest Todo Backup comes out with new functions like 'Smart Backup,' automatic update, multi-language support, and more.

African American inventor George A. McKinney launches crowdfunding campaign for patented invention to save kids from drowning

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The tragic drowning of 7-year old Albert Jones closely affected inventor George A. McKinney, president and CEO, Better Life Technologies Group. As a result, in February 2014, he patented a swim safety system device, the 'Albert Jones Anti-Distress Device' (AJADD); - a device geared to making lives safer in every underwater situation around the globe.

The Compliance Group Inc Grows Business by 20 Percent in Q2-2014

CARLSBAD, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The Compliance Group, Inc. (TCG), a Leading mortgage compliance services provider, today announced it has increased its roster of clients by 20 percent in the second quarter of 2014. This crop of new business includes a mix of mortgage lenders, retail and community banks and credit unions.

ImmersiON-VRelia and International Immersion Industries partner for commercial virtual reality entertainment

IRVINE, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: ImmersiON-VRelia today announced the launch of the immersive industry's first-ever virtual reality commercial entertainment division. The new division will be dedicated to providing head mounted displays and content to amusement parks, visitor attractions, immersive cinemas and promotional platforms. The unit is a new partnership between ImmersiON-VRelia and International Immersion Industries.

Firetainment Inc. to serve up New Fire Pit Tables at International Casual Furniture Expo

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Firetainment, Inc., a leading manufacturer of fire pit tables, will debut three new fire table designs at the 2014 International Casual Furniture and Accessories Market in Chicago, Sept. 16-19, 2014. These new additions to the Firetainment product line will be on display at booth 7-2019.

Led by executive VP Steve Levene, the JLT Towers Re team will join the EPIC Risk Solutions platform

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a nationwide retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance broker/consultant, today announced the addition of the retail risk management and property/casualty team of JLT Towers Re. This strategic build-out of a team serving large, complex risk management accounts is a product of EPIC's broadening alliance partnership and collaboration with JLT Towers Re.

EDM Label Valiant Horizon Announces New Music Releases from Electronica Producer Marian

ATLANTA, Ga. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Atlanta-based EDM label, Valiant Horizon (VH) today announced the new double-single 'Torch'/'Dozer' from VH artist and German electronica musician Marian. The 'Torch' and 'Dozer' tracks were released on Aug. 12, 2014 via Valiant Horizon to major online retail outlooks including Amazon, iTunes and Spotify.

Civic Resource Group named to CIOReview100 list 2014 for its CivicConnect Cloud-based E-Government Platform

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Civic Resource Group today announced that it received a notable inclusion on the CIOReview100 list in CIO Review magazine for its innovative programs and solutions that help civic organizations across the U.S. achieve their goals to become 'Smart Cities' in 2014.

Clay Aiken to perform at nonprofit National Inclusion Project 2014 Champions Gala

RALEIGH, N.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The non-profit National Inclusion Project and Co-founders Clay Aiken and Diane Bubel are proud to announce the Magic of a Smile Champions Gala to be held September 20 in Raleigh, N.C. celebrating Champions of Inclusion and ensuring that no child sits on the sidelines. Clay Aiken will entertain the guests in his one and only public performance of 2014.

Rob Katz of ReverseVision says reverse mortgage originations have been trending up in 2014

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Contrary to what has been reported for the past six months, reverse mortgage originations have been trending up according to ReverseVision, Inc., a leading provider of reverse mortgage lending solutions. ReverseVision's RV Exchange (RVX) is the leading reverse loan origination system (RLOS) and lending system of record for the majority of reverse lenders.

Cogensia welcomes Barbara Olson as Senior VP Loyalty Solutions

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Cogensia, a CAC Group Company, continues to grow its management team through addition of several new employees; including Barbara Olson as Senior Vice President, Loyalty Solutions, Mary Kay Simpson as Vice President, Product Management and Marketing, Albert Pardilla as Manager, Client Solutions, and Andie Kulach as Account Manager.

eAgile Inc. earns US Patent for its eSeal RFID-enabled packaging solution

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: eAgile Inc., a global leader in radio frequency identification (RFID) technologies, announced today that the U.S. Patent Office has granted a patent for the company's eSeal(TM) RFID-enabled packaging solution. The eSeal solution solves many of the underlying concerns surrounding the nearly one trillion containers consumed annually by the medical, cosmetics, food and beverage industries. These industries require visibility throughout the distribution process to combat counterfeiting and product tampering.

3rd National Juried East End Art Exhibit opens at East End Gallery, includes work from abstractionist Cindy Walton

RIVERHEAD, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Fine artist Cindy Walton joins an elite selection group of artists in the 3rd National Juried East End Arts Exhibit, 'The Creative Process.' The Gallery show opens today and runs through Sept. 28, 2014. East End Gallery is at 133 East Main Street, Riverhead, NY 11901.

New Book Concerns Correction of the Deepening Ills of World Society

PRINCETON, N.J. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: At Gettysburg, Abraham Lincoln proclaimed that 'it is for us the living' to solve human problems if we are to achieve peaceful coexistence. The new book, 'It Is For Us The Living: Pandora And The Secretary General' (ISBN: 978-1478730507) by John F. Brinster, is a work of fiction which describes how the Secretary General of the New Third Millennium United Nations reorganized membership for successful planetary governance, spreading optimism and eliminating war.

HostBridge Technology and IBM Present 'Tales from the Trenches' – a Live Joint Webcast

STILLWATER, Okla. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: IBM(R) and HostBridge(R) Technology will hold a live joint webcast on Wednesday, August 13, 2014, at 11 a.m. EDT. Andrew Bates, IBM CICS(R) TS Product Line Manager, and Russ Teubner, HostBridge CEO, will describe the latest enhancements and use case studies to show how enterprises are taking advantage of CICS Transaction Server and HostBridge to gain service agility, operational efficiency, and mobile, web, and cloud capability.

Petroleum and bulk transport company Eagle Transport Corp announces Driver Pay Increase

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Eagle Transport, one of the largest and most progressive petroleum and bulk transportation companies in the U.S., today announced a company-wide driver pay increase, effective August 3, 2014. The overall impact of this increase will be 5.5 percent, with many locations in the Eagle system seeing larger increases based on the specific needs of the operation.

International Document Services Passes AICPA SOC 2 Audit of Mortgage Doc Prep Services

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS) today announced that it has passed its first Service Organization Control (SOC) 2SM audit with no exceptions. According to the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), the organization that created the audit, SOC 2's purpose is to assess the 'controls at a service organization relevant to security, availability, processing integrity confidentiality, or privacy.'

Cloud-based accounting software company Intacct names Massey Consulting a Premier Partner

RALEIGH, N.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Massey Consulting is today announced that Intacct, a leader in cloud-based accounting software, has named the company a Premier Partner. The purpose of the Premier Partner distinction is to acknowledge Intacct partners who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to providing and supporting Intacct

VLP Law Group welcomes Mark D. Taylor and Jeffrey A. Fromm as part of continued law practice growth in 2014

PALO ALTO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: VLP Law Group LLP today announced the addition of Mark D. Taylor and Jeffrey A. Fromm as partners. Taylor, based in Washington, D.C., practices bankruptcy law. Fromm, based in New York City, focuses on corporate and transactional matters.

With VA Funding Crises, Poor Leadership and Nonexistent Oversight Allow Veterans Issues to Worsen

PENSACOLA, Fla. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: According to Republican Florida District 1 Congressional candidate John Krause, the Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act squanders millions on bonuses and 'consultant' handouts and pushes serious issues off until after elections. Poor leadership and nonexistent oversight allowed veterans issues to worsen for years.

WTC Insurance Services LLC welcomes Jennifer Terra in New York office

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Wholesale Trading Co-Op Insurance Services, LLC (WTCI) announced today that casualty brokerage veteran Jennifer Terra has joined the firm as Vice President/Casualty Broker. Terra will be based in WTCI's New York office, reporting to casualty team leader and Director, Joe Hayes.

Kief-Joshua Vineyards announces Fifth Annual Magdelena Bash Arizona Wine Harvest and Music Festival 2014

TUCSON, Ariz. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: In celebration of this year's harvest, Kief-Joshua Vineyards will host the Magdelena Bash Harvest festival on August 23, 2014, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Musicians from both Tucson and Phoenix will be performing live. Country Western Singer Andy Hersey will perform from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with the Dry River Yacht Club featured from 2-5 p.m.

Astral Float Spa opens in Parker Colorado

DENVER, Colo. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Astral Float Spa in Parker Colorado has just opened a new float center boasting 4 isolation tanks for sensory deprivation therapy making it the largest center in Colorado. Floatation has been on the rise most notably by the advocacy of actor/comedian Joe Rogan who regularly speaks about it in interviews, on his radio show, and podcasts.

'The Landing at Aipotu: A Fantasy Account of Flight MH370' by John F Brinster, is based on speculation following mysterious disappearance

PRINCETON, N.J. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: An informative new book, concerning the fate of Malaysia Flight MH370, together with comments on media treatment and the need for improved tracking has been published by Outskirts Press: 'The Landing At Aipotu: A Fantasy Account of Flight MH370' by John F. Brinster.

New Edition of PhonTunes for iOS Delivers Awesome YouTube Music Videos Experience

NEW YORK, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Easeusapp, a unit of Yile Inc, the pioneer provider of mobile app and games today announced that the new YouTube music videos browse and play iOS app-PhonTunes for iOS now is available worldwide. PhonTunes for iOS aims to deliver high quality YouTube Music videos streams to music fans, thus can bring new way of enjoying music videos.