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PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services Launches Solar Panel Program Warranty Verification Portal

Aria Munro — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:56:28 +0000

IRVINE, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services today announced the launch of their Solar Panel Program Warranty Verification Portal, accessible from their Web site. The Warranty Verification Portal was developed to help those purchasing panels from PowerGuard’s solar manufacturing clients verify the existence of extended warranty coverage.

The new Solar Panel Program Warranty Verification Portal is accessible from www.powerguardins.com or directly at http://PowerguardSNVerify.com .

The Warranty Verification Portal was developed to help those purchasing panels from PowerGuard’s solar manufacturing clients verify the existence of extended warranty coverage. The PowerGuard Portal provides evidence that the purchased panels’ serial numbers have been reported and that the panels are therefore eligible for coverage, based on the terms of each manufacturer’s warranty insurance policy.

To access the verification portal, panel purchasers can easily and simply create a secure, password protected account, providing them with the ability to search by brand and serial number to verify coverage.

According to Mike McMullen, co-founder and managing principal of PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services, “PowerGuard is very pleased and proud to provide this enhanced service to the many quality OEM’s that utilize the PowerGuard Third Party Warranty Program – as well as delivering added value to their customers through this easy and reliable panel coverage verification process.”

A recognized leader in serving the unique risk management and insurance needs of renewable energy companies globally, PowerGuard spent several years and millions of dollars researching and understanding the solar power warranty space before introducing their PowerClip(R) Third Party Warranty Product.

PowerGuard currently insures more than 30 million solar panels, with values exceeding $8billion and growing every day.

Please visit the PowerGuard Solar Panel Program Warranty Verification Portal for a listing of the industry leading solar manufacturers that provide the value added service of the PowerGuard Third Party Warranty.

For More information please contact:
Mike McMullen
949.224.1325
Mmcmullen[at]powerguardins.com

About PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services:

PowerGuard is a specialty renewable energy program manager specializing in the design and underwriting of unique insurance and risk management solutions for wind, solar and other alternative energy companies.

PowerGuard’s PowerClip warranty product is the most comprehensive contractual liability coverage available to renewable energy manufactures, project developers, power generation operators and the financial institutions who invest in them.

PowerGuard’s RevGuard Solar Project Guarantee Policy is a simple and straightforward insurance policy that guarantees the loss of revenue associated with defects related to the Balance of Plant Solar Generation Equipment – written on investment grade paper with an insurance company holding an AA rating from Standard & Poor’s. For more information please visit http://www.powerguardins.com/ .

News Summary: PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services today announced the launch of their Solar Panel Program Warranty Verification Portal, accessible from their Web site. The Warranty Verification Portal was developed to help those purchasing panels from PowerGuard’s solar manufacturing clients verify the existence of extended warranty coverage.

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LTC Financial Partners announces a five-part ‘solution set’ for Americans learning to cope with dementia, which includes Alzheimer’s

Aria Munro — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:58:09 +0000

KIRKLAND, Wash. /eNewsChannels/ — LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP), today announced a five-part ‘solution set’ for Americans facing a growing problem: how to cope when Mom, Dad or another family member succumbs to dementia, which includes Alzheimer’s disease.

When dementia strikes, memory and other faculties decline. Sufferers become dependent on others for help with eating, bathing, and other tasks of daily living. If these duties fall to a family member, that person may be forced to leave a paying job or neglect their own household duties or lives.

“Our solution set helps prevent this from happening,” says Denise Gott, LTCFP’s National Sales Manager.

Millions will be affected as dementia cases and care costs more than double by 2040, according to federally-funded projections by RAND Corporation, recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine. In 2040, 9.1 million will suffer from dementia, up from 3.8 million in 2010. And the cost of care will mushroom to a range of $379 billion to $511 billion in 2040, up from $159 billion to $215 billion in 2010. The per-capita cost will rise more slowly, but still a whopping 80%.

LTCFP’s solution set consists of -
1. Long-term care insurance, to cover care expenses for disabilities including dementia.
2. Reverse mortgages, to provide funds for long-term care while remaining in one’s own home.
3. Life insurance policies with long-term care riders.
4. Annuities that include integrated long-term care coverage.
5. Critical illness insurance, available for a variety of health issues including cancer, heart disease, and dementia.

“With any or a combination of these solutions,” says Gott, “Americans can breathe easier. But they should remember to get protected while memory still serves.”

Information may be requested from the following LTCFP specialists:

California: Phyllis Solgere — 909-627-5587
California: Laura Weber — 714-674-0190
California: Sarah Fisher — 510-230-4301
California: Jim Valentine — 408-792-0540
California: Petra Petry — 949-351-0347
California: Art Neibrief — 707-974-8282

Connecticut: Larry Golfin — 860-677-4075
Connecticut: Steve Foss — 860-539-0674
Connecticut: Leonard Wik — 860-432-1870

Florida: George Braddock — 305-378-8091
Florida: Janet Washburn — 239-404-7590

Georgia: Belen Hickman — 404-245-2444
Georgia: Amy Pollock — 404-237-1189

Idaho: Linda Hicks — 208-331-2803

Illinois: Cheri Davis — 773-531-0669
Illinois: Robin Frank — 773-774-2600

Indiana: Kirk Bennett — 260-969-1310

Michigan: Tom Varner — 810-796-2405

Minnesota: Jennifer Ragborg — 952-898-2750

Missouri: Wendy Rinehart — 816-886-2358
Missouri: Keith Eisberg — 573-303-3007

Nebraska: Larry Heinert — 402-339-8643
Nebraska: Larry Neuwirth — 308-635-2023

New Jersey: Michael B. FitzPatrick — 862-242-8787
New Jersey: Richard Landau — 201-476-0880
New Jersey: James Cundari — 973-450-1074

New York: Steve Brefere — 914-234-7767
New York: Virginia Lee Kintz — 866-582-6074
New York: Sheila White — 631-893-4040
New York: Jennifer Lenihan — 631-262-7167
New York: Susan Lenihan — 631-262-7167
New York: Jay Charno — 516-935-4029
New York: Gene Cutler — 516-869-6767
New York: Michael Robinson — 516-612-4936
New York: Ronald Brie — 212-799-3900
New York: Dana Dee — 716-983-1316
New York: Ray Donnelly — 516-747-1809
New York: Peter Molnar — 800-588-9406

Ohio: Thomas Hodges — 513-519-6010
Ohio: John Cullen — 419-797-9210
Ohio: Pattianne Baran — 216-409-0859
Ohio: Brenda Gray — 513-541-3968

Oklahoma: Samuel Walker — 405-816-0868

Oregon: Diane Steeves — 503-297-7677

Pennsylvania: Kevin Bressler — 610-783-6970
Pennsylvania: Anthony Camill — 412-445-6171
Pennsylvania: Cathy Allen — 610-588-0852

South Carolina: Madeline Wade — 317-259-4113

Tennessee: Mark Wardell — 901-337-4146

Texas: Bill Holland — 817-283-7221
Texas: Kay Nettles — 713-466-4614
Texas: Kat Roebuck — 281-431-4033
Texas: Kim Beckham — 361-579-9663

Virginia: Linda Sotirion — 757-646-6820
Virginia: George Polizos — 757-291-8505
Virginia: Patricia O’Neill — 703-534-3255
Virginia: Penny Gilbert — 703-281-0914
Virginia: Michael Zuchowski — 757-467-1354

Vermont: Tod Warner — 802-985-4930

Washington: Christine Khemis — 888-582-5364
Washington: Lucille Smith — 206-877-3456

Wisconsin: Lynette Schiefer — 920-434-4559.

About LTC Financial Partners:
LTCFP – www.ltcfp.com – is one of America’s most experienced long-term care insurance agencies and a co-founder and sponsor of the “3 in 4 Need More” campaign, which seeks to alert Americans to the long-term healthcare crisis.

The company is also leading a movement to make long-term care protection available as an employee benefit. Group protection information is available for executives, human resource managers, and employee benefit brokers. Information is available from the specialists as well as http://www.ltcfp.com/ltcfp/businessowners.aspx .

News Summary: LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP), today announced a five-part ‘solution set’ for Americans facing a growing problem: how to cope when Mom, Dad or another family member succumbs to dementia, which includes Alzheimer’s disease. When dementia strikes, memory and other faculties decline.

Calif. Governor Brown Announces Appointments for June 18, 2013 including to the California Scientific Guidance Panel

California Newswire — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:38:56 +0000

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Today, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: first, Karen Baylor, 57, of Nipomo, has been appointed deputy director of mental health and substance use disorder services at the California Department of Health Care Services. Baylor has been behavioral health administrator for the County of San Luis Obispo since 2005.

Baylor worked in multiple positions at FamiliesFirst Inc. of Davis from 2002 to 2005, including director of clinical services and program development. Baylor served in multiple positions at the Mental Health and Mental Retardation Authority of Harris County, Texas from 1991 to 1996, including program director. Baylor has been a licensed marriage and family therapist since 1984. This position requires Senate confirmation and the compensation is $138,528. Baylor is a Democrat.

Asa Bradman, 51, of Berkeley, has been appointed to the California Scientific Guidance Panel, where he has served since 2007. Bradman has been co-founder and director of the Center for Environmental Research and Children’s Health at the University of California, Berkeley since 1998. He was a research scientist at the California Department of Public Health, Division of Environmental and Occupational Disease Control from 1991 to 1997, an independent consulting analyst from 1989 to 1991 and a field scientist at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory from 1984 to 1987. Bradman is a member of the International Society of Exposure Science. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree in public health and a Master of Science degree in energy and resources from the University of California, Berkeley. This position does not require Senate confirmation and there is no compensation. Bradman is registered decline-to-state.

Oliver Fiehn, 46, of Davis, has been appointed to the California Scientific Guidance Panel. Fiehn has held multiple positions at the University of California, Davis since 2004, including professor and associate professor of metabolomics, director of the Genome Center and faculty lead at the Metabolomics Core in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology. He was a group leader at the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Plant Physiology from 1998 to 2004 and a visiting research scientist at the University of Washington Abersold Group in 1999. Fiehn was a research scientist at the Technical University of Berlin, Department of Water Quality Control from 1994 to 1997. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree in analytical toxicology from the Technical University of Berlin and a Master of Science degree in analytical chemistry from Free University of Berlin. This position does not require Senate confirmation and there is no compensation. Fiehn is not registered to vote.

Ulrike Luderer, 52, of Irvine, has been appointed to the California Scientific Guidance Panel, where she has served since 2007. Luderer has been a faculty member at the University of California, Irvine, Department of Medicine in the Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine since 1999. She was a senior post-doctoral fellow at the University of Washington, Department of Environmental Health from 1998 to 1999. Luderer is a member of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, the Society of Toxicology, the Endocrine Society and the Society for the Study of Reproduction. She earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree in neurobiology and physiology and a Doctor of Medicine degree from Northwestern University and a Master of Public Health degree in occupational and environmental medicine from the University of Washington. This position does not require Senate confirmation and there is no compensation. Luderer is a Democrat.

Thomas McKone, 62, of Alameda, has been appointed to the California Scientific Guidance Panel, where he has served since 2007. McKone has been adjunct professor of environmental health sciences at the University of California, Berkeley, School of Public Health since 1996 and has held multiple positions at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Division of Environmental Energy Technologies since 1996, including senior scientist and deputy of research programs. He was a research engineer at the University of California, Davis, Department of Environmental Toxicology from 1992 to 1995 and a staff scientist at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Division of Health and Ecological Assessment from 1983 to 1995. McKone was a visiting scientist at the Harvard School of Public Health from 1987 to 1988 and a post-doctoral fellow at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards from 1981 to 1983. He is a member of the International Society of Exposure Science, the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry and the Society for Risk Analysis. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree and Master of Science degree in engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles. This position does not require Senate confirmation and there is no compensation. McKone is a Democrat.

Penelope Quintana, 54, of San Diego, has been appointed to the California Scientific Guidance Panel. Quintana has held multiple positions at the San Diego State University, Graduate School of Public Health since 1995, including associate professor. She was an assistant professor at the University of British Columbia from 1992 to 1994 and staff scientist at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory’s Indoor Environment Program from 1991 to 1992. Quintana was a research associate at the University of California, Berkeley from 1985 to 1990 and an industrial hygiene trainee at the Naval Ocean Systems Center, San Diego in 1984. She is a member of the International Society of Exposure Science, the American Public Health Association and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Border 2020 Environmental Health and Air Quality Task Forces for California/ Baja California. Quintana earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree in environmental health sciences from the University of California, Berkeley and a Master of Public Health degree in occupational and environmental health from San Diego State University. This position does not require Senate confirmation and there is no compensation. Quintana is a Democrat.

Michael Bishop, 62, of San Diego, has been appointed to the California Physician Assistant Board. Bishop has been director of anesthesia for same-day surgery at the University of California, San Diego Hillcrest Medical Center since 2008 and an attending anesthesiologist and clinical professor of anesthesiology at the University of California, San Diego since 2006. He was a staff anesthesiologist at the Commonwealth Orthopedics Surgery Centers from 2004 to 2006, at Henrico Doctors Hospital from 2003 to 2004, at Fauquier Hospital from 1993 to 2003, at Smyth County Community Hospital in 1993 and at Fredericksburg Anesthesia Associates from 1992 to 1993. Bishop earned a Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of California, San Francisco, School of Medicine. This position does not require Senate confirmation and the compensation is $100 per diem. Bishop is registered decline-to-state.

Leslie Lohse, 58, of Glenn, has been appointed to the California State Athletic Commission. Lohse has been chairwoman of the California Tribal Business Alliance since 2004 and tribal council treasurer and assistant administrator for the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians since 1998. She is a member of the Rolling Hills Clinic Board of Directors and member of Tehama County, Girls Inc. Lohse was chair of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Central California Agency Policy Committee, vice president at the National Congress of American Indians, board member of Northern Valley Indian Health, member of the Bay Delta Public Advisory Committee and served on the National Indian Health Services Budget Committee. This position requires Senate confirmation and the compensation is $100 per diem. Lohse is a Republican.

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Quandis Inc Web-based Technology to Automate Short Sale Transactions selected by PennyMac Financial Services, Inc

Aria Munro — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:37:30 +0000

FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — Quandis, Inc., a leading provider of default management technology solutions, announced today that PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE:PFSI) is using its short sale technology to assist in effectively and efficiently managing the short sale process.

Quandis’ Web-based solution automates PennyMac’s back-office workflow for short sales and provides a centralized portal that allows servicers, lenders, borrowers, real estate agents and other pertinent parties to successfully complete transactions.

“Before short sales became a preferred and acceptable alternative to that of foreclosures in this fast-moving market, PennyMac took measures early on to manage the proliferation of impending short sale transactions,” said Scott Stoddard, CEO of Quandis.

“PennyMac was very forward-thinking and immediately engaged with us to help automate a process that inherently has many moving parts and tasks to complete in a timely fashion. Many mortgage companies, on the other hand, didn’t have the foresight that PennyMac did to implement technology to help prepare for the influx of short sales.”

“The completion of a short sale shouldn’t be materially longer than a traditional real estate transaction, barring a requirement for subordinate lien approval. However, it can take up to a year for ill-prepared organizations to finalize short sales in today’s market,” said Rob Schreibman, director at PennyMac. “When we or one of our customers opts to move forward with a short sale, using Quandis’ technology, we are able to complete the transaction efficiently and expeditiously for all parties involved.”

Quandis’ solution allows organizations to receive short sale packages directly from the borrower or its listing agent, which includes complete financials, property valuation data, lien verification and all supporting qualification documentation needed from the borrower. Alerts, event triggers and email updates ensure tasks are completed on time and up-to-date status is provided to borrowers and listing agents. Borrowers can visit the Web portal to apply for a short sale and submit all required documentation. Multiple offers can easily be received and negotiated electronically. Quandis’ short sale portal brings transparency to the process and establishes much needed collaboration between the parties that must communicate and complete tasks.

About Quandis:

Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Foothill Ranch, California, Quandis is a default management software provider specializing in Web-based solutions for the lending industry. Quandis’ solutions include foreclosure process automation, short sale portals, skip tracing systems, a valuations hub, military search services, bankruptcy status searches, collection solutions, as well custom application development. The company’s clients range from lenders to banks, servicers, foreclosure attorneys, outsourced service providers, and agents and brokers. For more information, please visit http://www.quandis.com/ or call (949) 525-9000.

About PennyMac Financial Services, Inc.:

PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE: PFSI) is a specialty financial services firm with a comprehensive mortgage platform and integrated business focused on the production and servicing of U.S. residential mortgage loans and the management of investments related to the U.S. residential mortgage market. PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. is headquartered in Moorpark, California. For more information, visit the company’s website http://www.pmac.com/ .

News Summary: Quandis, Inc., a leading provider of default management technology solutions, today announced that PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE:PFSI) is using its short sale technology to assist in effectively and efficiently managing the short sale process.

First iPhone data recovery app to support Apple iOS 7 announced by EaseUS Software

Aria Munro — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:24:37 +0000

NEW YORK, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ — EaseUS Software, an innovative software developer for providing cost-effective solutions for storage management and data protection, today announced that EaseUS MobiSaver supports iOS 7 which brings a revolutionary new design, and under-the-hood features like Control Center and card-based multitasking, and notable app updates.

EaseUS MobiSaver works immediately when data loss happens; simply connect the device to the computer, launch MobiSaver, and all your lost data can be retrieved back with a few clicks. What’s more, in cases where data cannot be recovered directly, EaseUS iPhone data recovery software can also recover information from the latest iTunes backup file.

Many iPhone users don’t make it a habit to back up their iPhone data regularly or they just mistakenly deleted some information. Your iPhone might become unusable due to a failed “jailbreak” or system update. Whatever it is, EaseUS MobiSaver is your best helper to recover valuable personal data for your iPhone.

Key Features:
* Recover pictures and videos, message attachments, text messages, call history, contacts, calendar, notes, reminders, even Safari bookmarks and more.
* Scan and preview recoverable information from the iTunes backup file or directly from iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch.
* Scan and preview recoverable information from the iTunes backup file.
* Can recover lost information after factory re-set, failed iOS update, accidental deletion, etc.
* No tech skills are required and cause no damage to your iDevices.
* Works with iPhone 3G/3GS/4/4S/5, iPad and iPod Touch.

More information: http://www.easeus.com/mobisaver-mobile.htm .

About CHENGDU Yiwo Tech Development Co., Ltd.:

EaseUS Software is an innovative software developer dedicated to delivering the best software products and services of data security and storage management to the worldwide consumer and business market segments. Millions of people spread over 180 countries are now using EaseUS’ products and all speak highly of our software and service.

“EaseUS” is registered trademark of CHENGDU Yiwo Tech Development Co., Ltd. All other trademarks acknowledged.

News Summary: EaseUS Software, an innovative software developer for providing cost-effective solutions for storage management and data protection, today announced that EaseUS MobiSaver supports iOS 7 which brings a revolutionary new design, and under-the-hood features like Control Center and card-based multitasking, and notable app updates.

Calif. Gov. Brown Announces Appointments for June 17, 2013 including California Natural Resources Agency

California Newswire — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:42:36 +0000

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Today, Calif. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced the following appointments: First, Fahizah Alim, 63, of Sacramento, has been appointed deputy director of communications for the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing. Alim has been communications director for California State Senator Curren Price since 2009.

She served as communications director for California State Senator Roderick Wright from 2008 to 2009 and for California State Senator Mark Ridley-Thomas from 2007 to 2008. Alim held multiple positions at the Sacramento Bee from 1980 to 2006, including senior writer, columnist and staff writer. This position does not require Senate confirmation and the compensation is $95,004. Alim is a Democrat.

Julia Ansel, 44, of Fair Oaks, has been appointed chief of the Professional Fiduciaries Bureau at the California Department of Consumer Affairs. Ansel has been a private professional fiduciary at Ansel Fiduciary Services since 2012. She was an intern at Lisa J. Berg and Associates Inc. in 2012 and consultant at Creative Computer Services from 2010 to 2011. Ansel was a project manager and financial analyst at Agilent Technologies from 1999 to 2002 and a trust investment officer and trust investment associate at Northern Trust Bank from 1994 to 1999. Ansel earned a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Miami, School of Business Administration. This position requires Senate confirmation and the compensation is $57,218. Ansel is a Democrat.

Tad Egawa, 45, of Sacramento, has been appointed assistant commissioner, legal affairs at the California Department of Real Estate. Egawa has been a deputy attorney general at the California Department of Justice since 2009. He was of counsel and shareholder at McDonough Holland and Allen PC from 2007 to 2009, assistant general counsel at The Ryland Group Inc. from 2004 to 2007 and associate attorney at Jeffer Mangels Butler and Marmaro LLP from 1999 to 2004. Egawa was associate attorney at Tuttle and Taylor from 1998 to 1999 and associate attorney at Sheppard Mullin Richter and Hampton LLP from 1996 to 1997. Egawa earned a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Southern California, Gould School of Law. This position does not require Senate confirmation and the compensation is $126,588. Egawa is a Republican.

Amber Pairis, 38, of La Jolla, has been appointed assistant secretary for climate change at the California Natural Resources Agency. Pairis has been climate change advisor at the California Department of Fish and Wildlife since 2008. She was a science and research liaison at the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies from 2006 to 2008 and a conservation biology curriculum developer at the Antioch New England Institute from 2002 to 2004. Pairis was a land protection ecologist at the eastern regional office of the Nature Conservancy in 2002 and held multiple positions at Antioch New England University from 2000 to 2002, including lab director, teaching assistant and assistant primary investigator. She held multiple positions at the Joint Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research and the National Marine Fisheries Service from 1997 to 1999, including biological research technician and research assistant. Pairis was a volunteer invasive species research technician at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from 1996 to 1999. She is a Switzer Fellow and received the Switzer Environmental Leadership award in 2002. Pairis earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree in environmental studies from Antioch New England University. This position does not require Senate confirmation and the compensation is $87,216. Pairis is a Democrat.

Lori Sinsley, 48, of San Francisco, has been appointed deputy executive director for strategic planning and media at the California State Energy Resources and Conservation Development Commission. Sinsley has been principal at All Things Green PR since 2012 and was communications director at the Environmental Defense Fund from 2008 to 2012. She was an independent marketing and communications consultant from 2006 to 2008 and senior manager of corporate communications at VeriSign from 2005 to 2006. Sinsley was manager of public relations and marketing communications at MessageLabs from 2003 to 2004 and senior marketing communications manager at Cable and Wireless Worldwide from 2001 to 2003. She was senior public relations manager at Exodus Communications Inc. from 2000 to 2001, account director at Weber Shandwick in 1999 and account supervisor at FleishmanHillard from 1997 to 1999. This position does not require Senate confirmation and the compensation is $103,608. Sinsley is a Democrat.

Heather Hooper, 42, of Danville, has been appointed to the California Secure Choice Retirement Savings Investment Board. Hooper has been vice president of retirement strategies at Loring Ward since 2011. She was chief operating officer at NextStep Defined Contribution Inc. from 2009 to 2011, vice president of human resources at BenefitStreet from 2005 to 2009 and director of real estate, franchise and contracts administration at Schurman Fine Papers Inc. from 2004 to 2005. Hooper was a human resources consultant at Lam Research Corporation from 2003 to 2004 and manager of immigration, programs and services at Commerce One from 2000 to 2003. She was a human resources and visa and immigration specialist at Veritas in 2000 and a legal assistant at Baker Law Corporation from 1995 to 1999. Hooper is a member of the National Association of Plan Advisors and the American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries. This position does not require Senate confirmation and there is no compensation. Hooper is a Democrat.

William Sokol, 67, of Oakland, has been appointed to the California Secure Choice Retirement Savings Investment Board. Sokol has been a lecturer at San Francisco State University since 1995 and has worked in multiple positions at Weinberg Roger and Rosenfeld since 1976, including senior partner and staff attorney. He earned a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law. This position does not require Senate confirmation and there is no compensation. Sokol is a Democrat.

Velplex LLC’s Discount Dental Supply eCommerce Platform ‘TopProdeals’ helps Medical Pros Manage Costs

Aria Munro — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:20:37 +0000

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — Velplex, LLC announced this week that after one year, TopProdeals(TM), a technology platform that connects buyers and sellers of discount dental supplies, has evolved into being an industry leader. On average, dentists realize an average savings of 50 to 75 percent off retail prices. Product diversity is also a key to the site’s success.

Why? It’s because the business leaders working behind the scenes at TopProdeals.com are intimately familiar with the dental industry. They have 50 years of combined experience in the healthcare community and have diligently worked to negotiate some of the best prices in the business. As a result, dental providers benefit by having easy access to discount dental supplies.

TopProdeals.com, a secure website, offers daily multiple deals at some of the industry’s lowest prices. For example, weekly promotions include “Disposable Fridays” where 300 plus disposable dental supplies deals are offered; and free shipping is offered on Tuesday for all orders of $100 or more.

Deals are typically limited to a specific time frame or until the product sells out; and buyers are usually limited to the amount they can buy. This is to ensure that all buyers have access to great savings.

Staff at TopProdeals explains that its service is unlike that of the competition. It offers a greater variety of deals and vendors from which to choose. And staff truly understands and cares about the needs of its customers.

It’s simple for both buyers and sellers to get involved with TopProdeals. Buyers register, purchase, save and stay informed about future deals. Sellers register and liquidate overstock. And buyers do not have to do any of the research; the work has already been done for them. They simply purchase the daily deal(s) of their choice and save money so they can run a more efficient practice.

This dental supply marketplace is ideal for dental practices that are business conscious and want to reduce overhead. TopProdeals puts the control in the hands of the dental practice, not in the hands of the major retail conglomerations.

For more information about this discount dental supply industry leader that connects buyers and sellers, visit: http://www.TopProdeals.com/ or watch a 30-second video here: http://youtu.be/3Dwrw32Ue9k .

News Summary: Velplex, LLC announced this week that after one year, TopProdeals(TM), a technology platform that connects buyers and sellers of discount dental supplies, has evolved into being an industry leader. On average, dentists realize an average savings of 50 to 75 percent off retail prices. Product diversity is also a key to the site’s success.

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SF Mayor Lee and New York City Mayor Bloomberg to Co-Host Second Annual Bloomberg Technology Summit

California Newswire — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:48:47 +0000

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — On Friday, S.F. Mayor Edwin M. Lee and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced that they will co-host the second annual Bloomberg Technology Summit to bring together technology and business leaders to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the nation’s top digital cities and examine what other cities can do to grow their tech sectors and enjoy the economic benefits that come with it.

The announcement was made at Square headquarters in San Francisco, a company that builds technology to make commerce easy for everyone. The first session of the summit will take place in New York City on September 30th, and the second session will occur in San Francisco early in 2014.The event is being co-hosted by Bloomberg Philanthropies and San Francisco Citizens Initiative for Technology and Innovation (sf.citi).

“San Francisco and New York City share some of the world’s greatest talent, and I’m excited to partner with Mayor Bloomberg to bring the Bloomberg Technology Summit here to the Innovation Capital of the World,” said Mayor Lee. “The summit will be a unique opportunity to bring together some of the top tech and innovation leaders from both coasts to develop and expand upon the lessons we’ve learned in these great digital cities, and share them with our fellow mayors across the country.”

“Over the past decade, the growth of New York City’s tech sector has been momentous – powering economic growth and job creation, and adding to the vitality of our city,” said Mayor Bloomberg. “With Washington in gridlock, innovation will increasingly have to come from our urban centers. I am delighted to be partnering with Mayor Lee and to share the experiences, best practices, and lessons of our two great cities.”

“Square makes commerce easy by building tools that help businesses grow,” said Square Co-Founder and CEO Jack Dorsey. “Technology and innovation are the key to job creation and economic growth, so we’re thrilled Mayor Lee and Mayor Bloomberg are encouraging entrepreneurship in cities across the country.”

Over the last decade New York and San Francisco have successfully attracted, retained, and grown the tech sector into a robust and integral part of their economies. This sector thrives on the benefits of urban life – from the interaction with other businesses to vibrant creative and cultural offerings – and their innovations are contributing significantly to each city, attracting thousands of new workers and families and revitalizing long-overlooked neighborhoods.

The upcoming summit will bring together approximately 25 leaders in technology, business, government, and the community for an intensive series of discussions and roundtables to explore the innovations that have enabled New York and San Francisco to succeed, as well as the challenges they face, including:

• Educating the digital workforce;
• The role of immigration;
• Building a modern infrastructure;
• Office space and housing;
• Funding and financing start-ups; and
• Using tech sector growth to help the entire city.

Ultimately, these meetings will seek to identify the best practices of New York City and San Francisco and produce a roadmap for other cities to follow.

Launched last year, the Bloomberg Technology Summit is an annual event that brings together a small, select group of senior business, tech, government, and community leaders for intensive off-the-record conversations and collaborations about the future of technology, its role in our economy, and the challenges and opportunities it presents for cities and the country as a whole.

The inaugural summit took place in New York City on October 1, 2012 and brought together leaders including Eric Schmidt from Google, Dick Costolo from Twitter, Perry Chen from Kickstarter, Fred Wilson from Union Square Ventures, Chad Dickerson from Etsy, Michael Moritz from Sequoia Capital, Kenneth Chenault from American Express, Terry Lundgren from Macy’s, Arianna Huffington of the Huffington Post, and top city officials. The event also featured “NYC Connects” which brought together more than 1,000 leaders from the New York start-up community for an open-house reception hosted by Mayor Bloomberg at Gracie Mansion.

Additional details about the upcoming Bloomberg Technology Summit in New York and San Francisco – including attendees, venues, and agendas – will be announced over the coming months.

About Bloomberg Philanthropies

Bloomberg Philanthropies is on a mission to improve and lengthen lives. We focus on five key areas to create lasting change: Public Health, Environment, Education, Government Innovation, which includes the Mayors Challenge, and Arts & Culture. Bloomberg Philanthropies encompasses all of Michael R. Bloomberg’s charitable activities, including his foundation and his personal giving. In 2012, $360 million was distributed. For more information, go to: www.bloomberg.org.

About sf.citi

San Francisco Citizens Initiative for Technology and Innovation (sf.citi) is an organization created to leverage the collective power of the technology community as a force for civic action in San Francisco. sf.citi supports innovative policies and works collaboratively with government to find new solutions to historic problems facing San Francisco, and consolidate a voice in promotion of tech sector interests and growth. Over 600 San Francisco based technology companies and organizations are members of sf.citi. For more information, go to: www.sfciti.com.

Dallas HD Video Production Company Announces New Name: Phillips MediaSource, previously known as Phillips Productions, Inc.

Aria Munro — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:17:05 +0000

DALLAS, Texas /eNewsChannels/ — Phillips Productions, Inc., a recognized leader in television program development and HD video production, today announced its new company name: Phillips MediaSource. With clients across Texas using its various video content development strategies, high definition video production services, and integrated marketing communications consulting, the company is changing its name from Phillips Productions to Phillips MediaSource to better reflect the company’s comprehensive portfolio of clients in the higher education, destinations and Fortune 1000 categories.

“Today’s unveiling of Phillips MediaSource marks a significant milestone for the company. The Phillips Productions name, which originally stood for broadcast video production, no longer adequately represented our company, our products and solutions, our expertise, and our position as a recognized leader in online and offline marketing and HD video production,” explained Bob Phillips, President and CEO of Phillips MediaSource.

“The Phillips MediaSource name embodies our ability and our continued commitment to producing the Emmy(R) award winning television program, ‘Texas Country Reporter’ with Bob Phillips as well as continuing to help our clients communicate in the digital world. We are connecting on a daily basis with targeted audiences through our unique expertise in Authenticity Marketing(TM) and Experience Branding(TM),” Phillips said.

In conjunction with the name change, the company also announced the introduction of two advanced solutions already in use by clients:

The Script to Screen Value Package – It starts with strategy and planning, includes Emmy(R) award winning writing and the latest digital technology to produce, post and deliver HD video projects – all under one roof. This brings value and efficiency to both single projects as well as campaigns.

The Integrated Marketing Communications Workshop – An affordable 6-hour workshop including on-site facilitation that gains positive consensus across the organization and is followed up with written observations and recommendations to improve a client’s Over Arching Brand Experience(TM).

“Growth necessitates change. The new name more accurately reflects the company’s hybrid position and our product advancements further align our commitments and expertise in providing Emmy(R) award winning content development, video production and marketing consulting services,” said Phillips.

Beginning today, the company has launched a new Web site, http://www.phillipsmediasource.com/ . Effective immediately, all future business activity will be conducted using the new name. Phillips Productions is now a subsidiary of Phillips MediaSource. There has been no change in the company’s management or ownership.

News Summary: Phillips Productions, Inc., a recognized leader in television program development and HD video production, today announced its new company name: Phillips MediaSource. With clients across Texas using its various video content development strategies, the company is changing its name to better reflect the its comprehensive portfolio.

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Understanding Healthcare Reform is second healthcare video for employers from Edgewood Partners Insurance Center

Christopher Simmons — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:11:16 +0000

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ — Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consultancy, announced today their release of the second in a series of Healthcare Engagement Videos, “Understanding Healthcare Reform.” The video provides a clear overview of the Affordable Care Act, simplifying its many elements into a straightforward, easily understood review.

“For most, the Affordable Care Act is daunting. It is the largest change to our healthcare system since Medicare. EPIC recognized employers needed help to effectively understand and communicate about reform,” said Dana Liedel, EPIC Principal and Senior Benefits Consultant who developed the project. “This led to the creation of our healthcare engagement video series which has become a key resource for employers and delivers on EPIC’s promise to lead and innovate.”

“Understanding Healthcare Reform” will help employers educate employees about their role in the changing landscape of employee benefits. It also addresses key issues related to the Affordable Care Act and healthcare reform. The video can be viewed at http://www.edgewoodins.com/product/Employee_Benefits .

In addition to this video series, EPIC continues to actively develop and add resources to simplify employer transition to the new healthcare system. EPIC’s benefits consulting division is equipping employers to manage communications, compliance, plan design, and the costs of healthcare reform.

This second EPIC healthcare video addresses topics such as:

* Personal responsibility, federal subsidies, and regulations
* The three sources for healthcare plans
* Qualifying for benefits in the workplace
* The Healthcare Insurance Marketplace and options it provides
* Prevention and wellness initiatives in new care plans.

Two additional videos make up this series. “Benefits Consumerism” is currently offered and “Wellness Behaviors” is in production and will soon be available.

Connect with EPIC: https://www.facebook.com/EPICInsuranceBrokersAndConsultants .

About EPIC:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property & casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence. EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a “Best Place to Work” in multiple regions across California and as a “Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry” nationally.

The 7th largest broker based in the U.S. West, EPIC has more than 300 team members operating from nine offices across California (Los Angeles, Irvine, Ontario, Fresno, Folsom, San Francisco, San Mateo, Petaluma and San Ramon) and in Denver, Colorado and New York.

With more than $80 million in revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 40 retail insurance brokers in the United States. The company’s strategic plan calls for more than tripling revenue over the next five years ($250 million by 2018) and further expansion across the country. For additional information, please visit http://www.edgewoodins.com/ .

News Summary: Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consultancy, announced today their release of the second in a series of Healthcare Engagement Videos, ‘Understanding Healthcare Reform.’ The video provides a clear overview of the Affordable Care Act, simplifying its many elements into a straightforward, easily understood review.