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.
Calif. Governor Brown Issues Proclamation Declaring Wildfire Awareness Week for Californians
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Today, in response to the recent fires in Southern California at the start of the “annual fire season,” Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. has issued a proclamation declaring May 5-11, 2013 as “Wildfire Awareness Week” in the State of California. Text follows: “With one of the state’s earliest fire [...]
SF Mayor Lee Launches Summer Jobs + 2013 Initiative to Create Unprecedented 6,000 Jobs
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — This week, Mayor Edwin M. Lee and the United Way of the Bay Area – along with City Departments and private sector employers – announced the launch of Summer Jobs+ 2013, challenging employers this summer to create 6,000 jobs and paid internships for San Francisco youth. Mayor Lee’s Summer [...]
Calif. Gov. Brown Signs Legislation to Help Businesses Get Started, Hire More Quickly in California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Moving to help California businesses get started and hire more quickly, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. on Wednesday signed AB 113 (Assembly Budget Committee), which directs additional funds to the Secretary of State’s Office to accelerate the state’s business filing process and eliminate a massive backlog of filings. “The sooner [...]
California Senate Judiciary Committee Approves Bill to Protect Genetic Privacy – no unauthorized DNA testing
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The Senate Judiciary Committee Tuesday approved SB 222 by Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima). The bill would establish the California Genetic Information Privacy Act, which would prohibit the unauthorized collection, analysis, transfer or storage of an individual’s genetic information. The bill now goes to the Senate Appropriations Committee for consideration. “Presently [...]
First 2013 Sports Visitor Exchange Program Advancing Disability Rights and Inclusion
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs will host several programs throughout the year to protect...
World Press Freedom Day: U.S. Department of State Launches Central America Journalism Security Hub
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Jane Zimmerman traveled to San Salvador on April...
B2B CFO advisory company names TeamSnap a winner of 2013 small business award recognizing the best business ideas in America
BOULDER, Colo. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS Apr 30, 2013: TeamSnap, a mobile and web service for managing ongoing activities and sports groups, won the SMART 25 Award in the Smartest Idea category for its online management service and mobile app. Its mission is to take the hassle out of organizing for coaches, managers and parents.
Anti-Poaching and Anti-Trafficking Efforts in the U.S. will be studied by Wildlife and Conservation Experts
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- As part of the U.S. efforts to combat illegal trade in wildlife and promote conservation, 13 parks and wildlife ministry...
Empowering Environmental Leaders – programs engage youth, women, and undeserved audiences
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs programs engage youth, women, and undeserved audiences to address environmental issues in their...
Third Annual 6K Walk for Water kicks off on April 22, 2013 in Washington DC with Earth Day Celebration
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Not letting the recent events in Boston dry up efforts to "walk for water," The U.S. Department of State will...
Environmental Cooperation Agreement signed by U.S. and Columbia to Conserve Natural Resources
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Today, The United States and Colombia signed the U.S.–Colombia Environmental Cooperation Agreement (ECA). Together with the Environment Chapter of the...
Eighth Annual Global Women Mentoring Partnership Kicks Off April 24
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Building on seven years of success through women-to-women mentoring, on April 24, 27 emerging leaders from around the world will...
U.S. State Dept.: John Kerry Condolence Statement for Boston Marathon Bombing Victims
BOSTON, Mass. /eNewsChannels/ -- Today, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry made the following statement about the Boston Marathon bombing tragedy: "The entire State...
TeamSnap SaaS Helps Organize Soccer League Members While They Assimilate into Israeli Society
BOULDER, Colo. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS Apr 17, 2013: The Olim Soccer League of Israel represents 18 nationalities and is now using TeamSnap's mobile and web SaaS for managing ongoing activities and groups. The league is entirely comprised of immigrants and acts as a competitive and social platform to play soccer with like-minded foreigners while integrating into Israeli society.
U.S. Professional Fellows Program Helping to Create Collaborative Solutions with Emerging Leaders
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs welcomes 220 emerging leaders from 44 countries and territories...
Support for G-8 Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative announced by United States to the tune of $10 Million
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Today at the G-8 Foreign Ministers meeting in London, the United States joined G-8 partners in support of the United...
A Healthy Start for Children: Scaling Up Nutrition in Guatemala
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- On April 3, Acting Special Representative for Global Food Security Jonathan Shrier and Assistant to the Administrator for the Bureau...
US and Russia Bilateral Presidential Commission to Hold Fourth Working Group Meeting on Science and Technology Cooperation
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Dr. John P. Holdren and Russian Minister of...
Department of State Rewards Program Update and Technical Corrections Act of 2012 signed into law by Obama
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- President Obama yesterday signed into law the Department of State Rewards Program Update and Technical Corrections Act of 2012, S....
US Welcomes Historic Outcome of the Arms Trade Treaty Conference
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The United States is pleased that the United Nations General Assembly has approved a strong, effective and implementable Arms Trade...
Rev. Uesifili Unasa of New Zealand named International Exchange Alumni Member of the Month for April 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The U.S. Department of State has selected Reverend Uesifili Unasa of New Zealand as April’s International Exchange Alumni Member of...
U.S. and United Arab Emirates Hold Third Economic Policy Dialogue in Abu Dhabi
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Following is the text of a joint statement issued by the United States of America and the United Arab Emirates...
Ambassador William R. Brownfield and Delaware Attorney General Biden to Sign a Partnership Agreement
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Ambassador William R. Brownfield, Assistant Secretary of State for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), will travel to Wilmington,...
U.S. Observes World Water Day 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Today, the U.S. Department of State recognized the "World Water Day" (March 22, 2013) with the following statement from John...
The U.S. Department of State has designated Ansar al-Dine as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The Department of State has designated Ansar al-Dine (AAD) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) under Section 219 of the...
