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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.

TeamF1 Inc. F1rstHand Community Initiative Helps Local High School's Robotics Team and STEM Education

FREMONT, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: TeamF1, Inc., a leader in embedded networking and security software solutions for wired and wireless applications, and a Fremont business for more than a decade, continues its tradition of community involvement this year by supporting activities benefiting local youth at American High School.

Updated EaseUS Partition Master 9.2.2 Makes It Easy to Transfer Windows OS to SSD

NEW YORK, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: EaseUS Software, the leading provider of partition management software, announces the new release of Partition Master 9.2.2 this summer. The latest upgrade solves big problems for computer users who want to transfer operating systems (OS) to solid state drive (SSD). The immensely popular partition software goes well with OS migration; it performs fast and safe OS transfer to SSD.

Catalysts Powering Educational Performance Wins National 2013 Excellence in Summer Learning Award

MIDDLETOWN, Conn. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The Connecticut Pre-Engineering Program 'Summer Gaming Challenge' has been awarded the prestigious National Summer Learning Association's 2013 New York Life Excellence in Summer Learning Award. Non-profit Catalysts Powering Educational Performance (CPEP, Inc.) is honored to have its STEM program recognized for the award.

Great Grandfather's found 1920's Moonshine recipe propels Western Kentucky man to three Moonshine World Championship Gold Medals in one year

HARDIN, Ky. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Newcomer spirits maker Silver Trail Distillery, of Hardin, Kentucky, had repeated its 2012 Gold Medal for its classic LBL '1950's Style' Moonshine in 100 proof at the World Spirits Competition 'Spirits International Prestige' (SIP Awards). Besides the 2013 Gold for the 100 proof, the company won Gold in the flavored whiskey category with its apple pie flavored Moonshine - LBL Apple Sin.

Comedians with Disabilities Act troupe to be featured in fundraiser for Pacific Pinball Museum

ALAMEDA, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: A blind man. A woman who stutters. A wheelchair user. A Little Person. While this may sound like a description of a support group, it is, in fact, the lineup for the 'Comedians with Disabilities Act,' a comedy tour that the San Francisco Examiner called 'The most unconventional comics to pop up in 2011.'

For Human Capital Health Management, EPIC's Third Video In Healthcare Series Promotes Wellness Behaviors

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a California-based retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consultancy, announced today their release of the third in a series of Healthcare Engagement Videos, 'Wellness Behaviors.' The video provides a simple, practical, easily understood view of the importance of nutrition, activity and rest in promoting overall health and happiness.

Data Recovery Wizard Version 6.1 from EaseUS Software now includes 2GB of data recovery in Free Edition

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: EaseUS Software, a leading software brand, has been committed to data recovery software development for nine years. This summer, EaseUS Software surprises all computer users with the new release of Data Recovery Wizard 6.1. The latest version enables computer users to recover 2GB files at no cost, which could save computer users a lot for lost data recovery.

Calif. Governor Brown Signs Various Legislation into Law on Aug. 12, 2013

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — On Monday, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced that he signed numerous assembly bills into law, including those impacting parking meters, liability of dog parks, boundaries for real property and others. A list follows. The governor has signed the following bills: •AB 61 by Assemblymember Mike Gatto (D-Silver Lake) […]

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HTCIA International Conference 2013 adds Cyber Readiness Challenge – Keynote Speaker is Shawn Henry, retired FBI Executive A.D.

ROSEVILLE, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The High Technology Crimes Investigation Association (HTCIA) is inviting all of its International Conference registrants to join the Symantec Cyber Readiness Challenge on September 8, 2013 during the 21st Annual HTCIA International Conference and Training Expo. The Challenge is an exciting, immersive and interactive capture the flag competition designed for all levels of technical expertise.

California use of Amber Alert System Focus of Statement by Senator Alex Padilla

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The Chair of the California State Senate Committee on Energy, Utilities and Communications Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima), today issued the following statement regarding the state’s use of the emergency Amber alert system: “The Wireless Emergency Alert system is a critical new tool for delivering Presidential alerts relating to national security, […]

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Gatto’s Legislation to End Unfair Parking Tickets in California Signed by Governor Brown

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Calif. Assemblyman Mike Gatto’s (D-Los Angeles) today announced that his legislation to prohibit local governments from fleecing motorists who park at broken parking meters was signed by Governor Brown into law. Gatto introduced the bill in January 2013 due to outrage, both popular and personal, at cities who were changing […]

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Zak Lee Guarnaccia to appear in new movie, 'WASTED' written and produced by Paul and Daniel Lupi

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Actor and stuntman Zak Lee Guarnaccia, Executive Producer at LightRow Pictures and Paul Lupi, Producer of Mill Reef Films, are developing a feature film in the martial-arts, action-thriller genre entitled 'Kalm.' In addition, Guarnaccia is in talks for a role in another Lupi production 'Degradation,' written and produced with brother Daniel Lupi.

Edgewood Partners Insurance Center welcomes Dawn Jeffery as principal at Inland Empire location

ONTARIO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Edgewood Partners Insurance Center, a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, has added Dawn Jeffery as a property and casualty insurance producer in its Inland Empire division. Dawn brings 28 years of experience in risk management and commercial insurance program development and management to EPIC.

'Sailing Through Pinball' Exhibition announced by California's Pacific Pinball Museum

ALAMEDA, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The Pacific Pinball Museum is excited to announce the opening of a new art show celebrating the America's Cup Race with a collection of pinball machines and art featuring sailing and yachting: 'Sailing Through Pinball.'

Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for Aug. 9, 2013 including to California Department of Toxic Substances Control

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Today, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Angel Carrera Jr., 61, of Sacramento, has been appointed business development program manager at the California Department of General Services, where he has served since 2007. Carrera was program manager of the California Department of Transportation’s Disadvantaged Business […]

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MCT Trading, Inc. named a 2013 Top 100 Fastest-Growing Private Company

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: MCT Trading, Inc., a leader in mortgage pipeline hedging and risk management services, announced that it has been named to the San Diego Business Journal's 2013 'Top 100' annual fastest-growing private companies list, with a specific ranking of 24. Organizations that earned a spot on the list were honored at a recent awards ceremony held at the Paradise Point Resort and in San Diego.

In Iowa, Miller-Valentine Group Welcomes Senator Chuck Grassley at Grand Opening of Meadow Vista Parkside

ALTOONA, Iowa /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Miller-Valentine Group today announced the grand opening of Altoona's most desirable affordable housing development, Meadow Vista Communities. The ceremony will be held on Friday, August 9, 2013. A pre-event reception will start at 2:30 p.m. and the Grand Opening Event will start at 3:30 p.m.

Kalispell Convention and Visitors Bureau to host the Cinch Bucking Horse Championships at the Majestic Valley Arena

KALISPELL, Mont. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Kalispell Convention and Visitors Bureau to host the nation's richest bucking horse event on Oct. 19 when the Majestic Valley Arena will open its doors. The Cinch Bucking Horse Championships will offer $70,000 in added money and will include some of the nation's best cowboys and roughest four and five-year-old saddle broncs.

University of Utah Continuing Education announces Online Business Plan and Proposal Class Now Enrolling

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The University of Utah Continuing Education department is now enrolling students for a 16-week Business Plan and Proposal writing course. The course begins August 26, 2013. Students do not need to be residents of Utah or admitted to the University in order to take the course.

Soled Out Comedy Productions announces Variety Act Dinner Show featuring Larry Silver, nationally-known Stage Hypnotist

ALBANY, Ga. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Florida-based Soled Out Comedy Productions today announced that they will be producing four major variety act productions annually at the Hilton Garden Inn in Albany, Georgia. According to Kirk Patrick, Soled Out Comedy founder, the company will debut their first Variety Act Dinner Show on Sept. 12 featuring Larry Silver, a nationally-known Stage Hypnotist.

EaseUS Deploy Manager provides reliable PCs and Servers system deployment solution for SMBs

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: EaseUS Software, a leading software developer of backup and security software solutions with ten years developing experience, offers a ONE STOP backup and recovery strategy for business users with significant cost and time savings. Reliable PC and Server systems deploy strategy follows.

Long Term Care: North Carolina Residents Living with Serious Illnesses are on the Rise, says Four Seasons Compassion for Life

ASHEVILLE, N.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: According to Four Seasons Compassion for Life, North Carolina area services, options and support result in relocation of patients in need of long-term care options. Fewer than 15 minutes: That's how long it took for a Virginia neurologist to tell Karen Zimmerman, then 51, a member of the Board of Directors of the National Alzheimer's Association, the results of her medical tests.

OC Business Journal names Edgewood Partners Insurance Center as a 'Best Place to Work' for 2013 in Calif.

IRVINE, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Edgewood Partners Insurance Center has announced that the Orange County Business Journal has recognized EPIC as a 'Best Place to Work' in Orange County, Calif. EPIC is one of only 34 Orange County companies with 250 or more employees to receive this honor and is ranked fourth in the large company category.

Jeff Ishbia of United Shore Financial Services Wins Ernst & Young's Master Entrepreneur of the Year Award

TROY. Mich. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: USFS (United Shore Financial Services), one of the nation's largest and fastest growing mortgage lenders, announced today that its founder and chairman, Jeff Ishbia, won Ernst & Young's 2013 Entrepreneur Of The Year Award for the Michigan and Northwest Ohio region.

High Technology Crimes Investigation Association announced that several sponsors have generously donated complimentary tickets to the HTCIA CISO Summit

ROSEVILLE, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The HTCIA (High Technology Crimes Investigation Association) today announced that several sponsors generously donated a limited amount of complimentary tickets to the HTCIA CISO Summit in Summerlin, Nevada on September 12. Summit sponsors McAfee, Cylance, Symantec, Essextec and InfoSecurity donated the complimentary tickets for the event.