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.
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...
UN Human Rights Council 22nd Session Key U.S. Outcomes
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The 22nd Session of the Human Rights Council (HRC) underscored the importance of robust engagement at the Council, where the...
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...
Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights Initiative Report Announced
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Over the last 13 years, governments, major multinational corporations, and non-governmental organizations have worked together in the Voluntary Principles on...
New Mobile App helps US Dept. of State Connect with Possible Foreign Service Candidates
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Today, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Human Resources, Office of Recruitment, Examination and Employment has announced the release...
United States announces Support for the Arms Trade Treaty that advances global security and respects national sovereignty
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- According to the U.S. Department of State, "The United States looks forward to working with our international partners at the...
New U.S. Embassy Dedicated in Dakar, Senegal occupying a 10-acre site near Pointe des Almadies
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Today, in an important symbol of America’s commitment to an enduring friendship with Senegal, U.S. Ambassador to the Republics of...
Democracy and Human Rights: Civic Activism and the Media at 2013 Washington, D.C. Fulbright Enrichment Seminar
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs will host the 2013 Washington, D.C. Fulbright Enrichment Seminar, March 13-17. The theme...
U.S. Embassy in Kabul and Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sign Agreement to Support Counter Narcotics
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Stephen G. McFarland and Afghan Foreign Deputy Minister Jawid Ludin signed agreements allocating $249 million for...
US Announces New Sanctions for Iran Sanctions Act and the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Today, the United States imposed sanctions on Greek national Dr. Dimitris Cambis and Impire Shipping for disguising the Iranian origin...
International Narcotics Control Strategy Report for 2013 Submitted
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The U.S. Department of State submitted the International Narcotics Control Strategy Report for 2013 to Congress on March 4, 2013....
First Meeting of the Japan – U.S. Comprehensive Dialogue on Space: Joint Statement
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Following is the text of a joint statement issued by the United States of America and the Government of Japan...
