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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.

Updated EaseUS Todo PCTrans version 7 refines system upgrade and PC replacement solution

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: EaseUS Software, an innovative developer for the solution of data migration, storage management, data backup and disaster recovery, today announced that its PC migration software - EaseUS Todo PCTrans - has been upgraded to 7.0. This upgrade significantly improves the transfer speed and quality and more applications are compatible in the transfer list.

Scott Law Firm is actively utilizing Quandis' new military search name permutation functionality

FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Quandis, Inc., a leading provider of mortgage servicing software, today announced that Scott Law Firm, which serves the default servicing industry, is actively utilizing its new military search name permutation functionality. Scott Law Firm can now more easily and efficiently identify active duty military borrowers in the DoD database to comply with the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.

OIC Tax Planner Online, Tax Resolution Software for the EA, CPA and Attorney, announced by iConcepts

MAPLE GLEN, Pa. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: iConcepts, Inc., makers of leading Offer in Compromise Software for tax professionals, today announced release of its new product: OIC Tax Planner Online. Now the Tax Resolution power of the OIC Tax Planner is available online.

Remixes of 'Ready' Single by EDM Artist Terry Sartor Produced by German Electronic Musician Jerome Klark

ATLANTA, Ga. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Atlanta-based record label, Valiant Horizon is pleased to announce the new remixes of 'Ready' by Valiant Artist Terry Sartor. The track was produced by up-and-coming German electronic musician Jerome Klark of the dance music unit M.I.T. 'Ready' showcases Sartor's vocals and ideas front and center powered by Klark's suave production work. Working together on the single, the two combined their synergies and unique talents to produce an exciting EDM anthem.

Dubtronica Vol. I is a fresh look at electronic dub music from Colorado producer, writer and musician Devon Kurzweil

DENVER, Colo. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Colorado based record label, Luxuryville, is set to kick off the fall surf season with their newest record, Dubtronica, Vol. I, a fresh look at electronic dub music. Celebrating the millennium, a newer more electronic dub sound has emerged; it combines authentic reggae rhythms, old-school dub sounds and newer electronic beats. This aptly titled style is called: Dubtronica.

Massey Consulting chosen by Carolina Hurricanes to implement Intacct Financial Accounting

RALEIGH, N.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Massey Consulting today announced that it has been selected by the Carolina Hurricanes to implement cloud-based Intacct Financial Accounting. The Carolina Hurricanes will use Intacct to track the financials of the franchise, each home game, as well as other entertainment events held at PNC Arena.

St. Louis Appliance Outlet expands to St. Charles bringing new and used appliances at wholesale discounts

ST. LOUIS, Mo. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: RK Home Enterprises today announced the opening of their second discount appliance store location in the St. Louis area. The new location is at 2231 North 3rd Street in St. Charles at the former location of Premium Appliances and Repair. The new St. Louis Appliance Outlet location will provide customers access to a full suite of top name brand home appliances.

North Carolina's Council on Aging of Buncombe County, Inc. Celebrates with 50th Anniversary Gala

ASHEVILLE, N.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The Council on Aging of Buncombe County, Inc. celebrates 50 Years with a gala Saturday, August 23, from 6:30-10 p.m. Since 1964, Council on Aging's senior-centered support remains respected for its leadership and commitment to quality of life for aging adults and their care givers. Today, the agency's services remain relevant and popular, serving a growing number of Buncombe County residents.

Entrepreneur Youths prepare for Missouri State Fair Business Competition

MARSHALL, Mo. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: We all can say that youth entrepreneurship is an amazing topic of conversation. However, sometimes that conversation isn't loud enough to be heard. In the state of Missouri, every August, there is a state-wide business competition where youth and adults compete in categories of their own for seed money to launch, expand or maintain their business ideas. Over a dozen youth ages 12 - 18 have been accepted into the MADE in Missouri Business Competition, hosted by the Missouri Valley Community Action Agency (MVCAA).

PhonTunes for Android for Free music Discovery and Collection announced by Easeusapp

NEW YORK, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Easeusapp (a unit of EaseUS), the pioneering provider of mobile app and games, officially today announced release of PhonTunes for Android, the free music browser and player that enables users to search and download free music across the recommended music sites and the Internet. Not only that, this iconic music app redefines users' preference of local playlist management, giving users ability to easily batch download songs and organize them in customized local folders in a matter of minutes.

True Fan Sports, a product development firm in Miami, launches all-new loyalty rewards campaign, 'The True Fan Experience'

MIAMI, Fla. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Today, professional sports organizations are clamoring to retain their true fans. If an organization has true fans and would like to retain them while adding more, reward them. True Fan Sports, a product development firm in Miami, has created an all-new loyalty rewards campaign, 'The True Fan Experience.'

Jeff Fest Celebrates Chicago's Regional Craft Beer at 2014 Arts and Music Festival

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Two Chicago neighborhood breweries are among the key sponsors of this year's Jeff Fest Arts and Music Festival. Lagunitas Brewing and Lake Effect Brewing are showing their support for Chicago and its communities by participating in the festival in Jefferson Park, from July 25-27, 2014.

Free Online Course on 2014 HUD Mortgagee Letter Changes offered by ReverseVision University (RVU)

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: ReverseVision, Inc., a leading provider of business solutions for the reverse mortgage industry is offering a free online class 'Understanding the New Rules Regarding Non-Borrowing Spouses,' focused on changes announced by HUD in recent Mortgagee Letters 2014-07 and 2014-12 through its ReverseVision University (RVU).

EaseUS rolls out its latest data security suite, Todo Backup 7 Beta

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: EaseUS Software, a leading international software provider for data backup, disaster recovery, and partition management solutions, today announced the release of EaseUS Todo Backup 7.0 Beta, which is the most reliable data backup and recovery tool-set to assist home and business users to ensure their data/system security.

CCMC Inc. names Matthew Borg as new CFO, will help expand IT solutions to financial institutions across the U.S.

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: CCMC Inc., a leading provider of financial technology integration solutions, today announced the appointment of Matthew Borg as Chief Financial Officer. He will report to President and Chief Executive Officer Gene Lederer.

Jeff Fest hosts Summer Arts Stage with More than a Dozen Entertainers for 2014

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Chicago's Northwest neighborhood, Jefferson Park, plays host to its ever-popular three-day Jeff Fest Arts and Music Festival Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27, 2014. This year's festival boasts two stages for entertainment, The Main Stage and The Summer Arts Stage offering something wonderful for everyone to see, hear and enjoy.

New medical research posits that persons at risk for atherosclerosis could be identified through a simple blood test

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Larry Weisenthal, M.D., Ph.D., today announced new findings that unravel mysteries about the root cause of atherosclerosis - the narrowing of blood vessels that leads to heart attack and stroke. It is a big step toward developing drugs, possibly in the very near future, that prevent the most common forms of heart disease.

Jenkins Insurance Services acquired by Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC)

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The shareholders of Jenkins Insurance Services, a Leavitt Group agency, have sold 100 percent of their shares in Jenkins to Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC). The transaction, which closed on July 17, was retroactively effective July 1, 2014. Jenkins, with California offices in Concord, Sacramento, San Jose, Orange County, and in Reno, Nevada, employs 160 and has approximately $34 million of annual revenue.

Annual 2014 J.L. Simmons Non-Profit PR Grant announced by Neotrope to Develop Cause Marketing for U.S. Charities

TORRANCE, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Neotrope, a 31 year old brand marketing, PR, and content development firm in California, today announced launch of its latest annual PR Grant program for U.S.-based 501(c)3 charities for 2014. Launched in 2000, the non-profit PR Grant was designed to help raise awareness of selected charities to traditional media, to the public, as well as to potential 'halo' sponsors.

NOW: N.C. Women see an Equal Rights Amendment as a means to stop legislative, legal and economic discrimination

ASHEVILLE, N.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The Asheville Chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW) today announces a 'Bitter Pill Rally' scheduled for Sat., July 26, 2014, in response to recent Supreme Court decisions limiting women's rights. Leaders cite the pressing need to direct the attention of North Carolina legislators to the immediate improvement of women's rights at the state and national levels.

Andrea Levin joins Edgewood Partners Insurance Center in California

PETALUMA, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance broker/consultant, today announced the addition of Andrea Levin as a vice president in their Petaluma office. Levin brings 24 years of experience in the development and management of property and casualty insurance and risk management programs, working with a wide range of business and industry and specializing in financial institutions.

OpenClose LenderAssist LOS Establishes Secondary Marketing Transparency and Control

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Florida-based OpenClose, an enterprise-class end-to-end loan origination system (LOS) provider, today announced that lenders are successfully using the secondary marketing component of its LOS, LenderAssist(TM), to deliver greater insight and control for secondary marketing departments.

Nordic Backup Inc. Introduces New Product Line for Consumer and Small Business Cloud Backup

LAKE MARY, Fla. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Florida-based Nordic Backup, Inc., an international online backup company, recently expanded its business model to include small businesses after introducing 9 new products last month. This new product release coincides with a total company rebranding, new website, and more adept support features that the company hopes will better serve its existing customers and incoming small business accounts.

Information security managers invited to 'Lessons from the Field' at 2nd Annual HTCIA CISO Summit

ROSEVILLE, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: HTCIA (The High Technology Crime Investigation Association) will be hosting its 2nd Annual CISO Summit on Aug. 28, 2014 at the Hyatt Lost Pines Resort and Spa in Austin. This is a full day event where IT information security managers, risk management professionals and executives can interact and exchange strategies from leaders in the field.

Moments of Life: Made Possible By Hospice campaign features Four Seasons Compassion for Life

FLAT ROCK, N.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: North Carolina's Four Seasons Compassion for Life has been chosen by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization as part of its new 'Moments of Life: Made Possible By Hospice' campaign. Through one patient's personal story, Four Seasons demonstrates the hospice focus on living and enabling special moments and memories at end of life for patients and their loved ones.