Christopher Simmons

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Actos manufacturer Takeda and its partner Eli Lilly were hit this week with a $9 Billion verdict over the safety of their popular diabetes drug. After a two month trial, the jury found that Weitz and Luxenberg client Terrence Allen's use of Actos caused bladder cancer and the drug manufacturer and marketer failed to warn of this life-threatening risk.

HONG KONG and NEW YORK, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: XP FINAL COUNTDOWN: After April 8, it's going to be a tough time for most Windows XP users as their operating system will henceforth no longer receive security patches, application updates or any kind of support from Microsoft. KiwiGeeker, the developer of the creative multi-device music transfer freeware KiwiG PhonTunes, encourages Windows XP users to back up their important music files very soon, to avoid potential file loss.

PORTLAND, Ore. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Paragon BioTeck, Inc., a privately held biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of ophthalmic pharmaceuticals and therapies, received FDA approval of Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution, USP 2.5 percent and 10 percent, to dilate the pupil on March 21, 2013.

KINGMAN, Ariz. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Mohave Community College has selected Regent Education's verification solution, Regent Review, to automate and streamline the entire student verification process. Mohave selected Regent Review after a request for proposal process that focused on reducing processing times, compliance control and efficiency to reduce administrative costs.

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: If you're old enough to earn a living, parent a child, or think about maximizing your assets, then it may be time to consider the choices you need to make right now to protect your net worth in the future. That's why Four Seasons Compassion for Life, Flat Rock, will sponsor 'Estate Planning and Long Term Care Planning 101: Foundations for Informed Choices,' a free seminar, on April 15, 2014.

SOUTHGATE, Mich. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Michigan-based Southgate Surgery Center is now offering patients the FDA-approved LENSAR Laser System, a new femtosecond laser technology designed to remove cataracts and restore vision more safely and accurately than traditional cataract surgery.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Prime Focus Technologies (PFT), the technology subsidiary of Prime Focus (BSE:532748), today announced that it has completed the acquisition of DAX, a leading provider of cloud-based production workflow and media asset management applications to the entertainment industry.

OMRO, Wis. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Traditionally, when buyers purchase a home, they enter into a Buyer Agency Representation Agreement with a real estate brokerage. Upon purchase, the broker, Buyer's agent, will receive the compensation offered by the owner or owner's agent, the listing broker. Not anymore. Paul Landig, broker, president Great White Enterprises, LLC in Wisconsin, had a vision that's now become a reality: The IDX Store.

AUSTIN, Texas /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Vapshot, Inc. today announced a refreshing new way to enjoy mixed drinks, cocktails or shots. Vapshot is served in specially designed containers, which are pressurized and premixed with various spirits. Vapshots do not contain glycol or glycerine. There is no introduction of any additional chemicals or compounds when consuming a Vapshot.

CANTON, Ohio /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: OGi Architectural Metal Solutions, an Ohio Gratings Company, has introduced the new Architectural Catalog featuring the newest and latest architectural solutions for screening, fencing, railing and shading requirements.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The BIA Southern California Remodelers Council (SCRC) and staff has added additional courses for 2014 due to overwhelming demand. These courses are designed to meet the new criteria that is set to take place in the remodeling and building industry.

CULVER CITY, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: DAX LLC, the leading provider of production workflow applications, together with Prime Focus Technologies (PFT), is introducing DAX|Mobile with iDailies, a subscription service exclusively for Apple's iPhone. DAX|Mobile for iPhone and iPad will be demonstrated by the DAX and PFT teams at the Prime Focus Technologies booth #9605 South Lower Hall at NAB 2014.

DETROIT, Mich. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: There's a new candy in town for iOS and it's super sweet! Slingshot Candy Shooter released by U.S. Publications, Inc. is a free HD game for iPhones and iPads (iOS). Designed for people of all ages - play alone or play with family and friends. Multiple players can face off on Facebook or a single player can have a little fun and simply unwind.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Organized by GP Dementia Services New York, Inc., the event will happen in New York at the Kolping House located on 165 East 88th Street between Lexington Avenue and 3rd Avenue on the first floor. The research program intends to test the Dementia Diary, a psychoeducational support system, developed in 2008 in New York by Gianni Perilli, an Italian sociologist Ph.D.

DENVER, Colo. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Titan Capital Solutions (TCS), a wholly-owned correspondent investment subsidiary of mortgage outsource services provider Titan Lenders Corp., announced it has added an overnight pricing protection policy and a scenario help desk to its jumbo correspondent program. To bolster its commitment to customer service, TCS stands behind a two to three day turn time for both underwriting and purchase review to improve its sellers' performance.

CARLSBAD, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The Compliance Group, Inc. (TCG), a leading mortgage compliance services provider, is now offering subservicer monitoring services for mortgage bankers and the mortgage lending servicing operations of community banks and credits unions.

AUSTIN, Texas /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Ding Guard, an Austin, Texas-based automobile service contract provider, and First Community Credit Union announced today that members will now have access to a value-add service through Ding Guard, a leading product in automotive cosmetic reconditioning. The partnership provides a non-interest income product offering as part of the loan package for prospective members.

LANSDALE, Pa. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Global DMS, a leading provider of Web-based compliant valuation management software, announced that its eTrac Enterprise platform has been integrated with the CoreLogic(R) ChannelMaster(R) Enterprise Lending Solution (ELS). The integration allows ChannelMaster users to compliantly order and process appraisals, attain real-time status updates, establish transparency and control, and return completed appraisal files directly from the ChannelMaster platform.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: An annual $10,000 award has been created by Arkansas Mutual Insurance Company and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to be given to a third-year medical student with an interest in rural primary care.

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Music industry guru, Loren Weisman, author of 'The Artist's Guide to Success in the Music Business' (ISBN: 978-1608325788) and co-founder of Artists Bridge, a new music industry resource hub, will be at the 2014 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books from April 12-13 at booth 934.

WESTMINSTER, Md. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Are your taste buds ready for this? Just in time for a new baseball season, Home Team Snacks announces a new addition to its snack roster lineup - Maryland Crab Seasoned Popcorn. Endorsed by professional baseball player, Manny Machado, this popcorn blend is sure to score on the big boards.

IRVINE, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: California-based Alegria Fresh, in collaboration with Orange County Produce, LLC and Filtrexx Corporation, today announced the launch of the 'Farm of the Future' hydroponic and organic farming demonstration center at the Great Park in Irvine. The demonstration center just completed a new organic food production farm using GardenSoxx.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: KiwiGeeker, the pioneering data management solution provider and also the developer of the popular multi-device music transfer freeware KiwiG PhonTunes, today releases its brand new version 2.5.

CARLUKE, Lanarkshire /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Property Dimensions Service Ltd have announced the launch of TripIndicator, a fantastic new website which puts all the information needed to plan a perfect holiday in one place. Included are a wealth of travel guides which cover a massive range of cities. These tourist city guides contain everything the traveler might need to know about each destination, particularly its top tourist attractions.

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The National LTC Network announces its immediate past Chairman, Mike Skiens, is featured in an article on long term care planning in Kiplinger's Retirement Report (March 2014). 'Options for Covering Long-Term-Care Costs' shares strategies that can help people cover long term care costs while also keeping premiums manageable.