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/ .

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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:

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

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

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

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

ID: Linda Hicks — 208-331-2803

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

IN: Kirk Bennett — 260-969-1310

MI: Tom Varner — 810-796-2405

MN: Jennifer Ragborg — 952-898-2750

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

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

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

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

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

OK: Samuel Walker — 405-816-0868

OR: Diane Steeves — 503-297-7677

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

SC: Madeline Wade — 317-259-4113

TN: Mark Wardell — 901-337-4146

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

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

VT: Tod Warner — 802-985-4930

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

WI: 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 .

Published on CaliforniaNewswire.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 :: NEWS SOURCE: LTC Financial Partners, LLC :: This news release was originally issued on behalf of the noted news source by Send2Press®, a service of Neotrope®, California, USA.

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.

“We’re celebrating the release of the ‘Animal Songs’ album with lowered prices so more parents and children are able to enjoy these songs year-round,” states Susan Nicoletti, Director of Operations for Goldenrod Music and Michael Brent Publications, the publishing companies that oversee Roberts’ songs.

“We lowered our price per single song download to 49 cents and our price per full 16-song-album download to only $4.99,” Nicoletti says. The new pricing also applies to schools and institutions providing special needs instruction.

“Children enjoy Ruth’s songs, but the true magic happens when they start singing along,” Nicoletti says. “And when the whole family joins in, it’s like a party in your home, car, or classroom.”

Titles in the album collection include “The Polar Bear Song,” “On Top of a Camel,” “I Like Cows,” “Three Slow Snails,” “The Albuquerque Turkey,” and “Danny and Dinah, Two Pandas from China.”

“Young children especially love learning with these funny, pun-filled songs. And I can vouch for them all as G-Rated,” Nicoletti states, referencing her five years as a member of the ratings board for the Motion Picture Association of America.

ABOUT RUTH ROBERTS: Ruth Roberts enjoyed songwriting success in many genres, but music for children was one of her specialties from the moment she began writing for Bob Keeshan, TV’s Captain Kangaroo. She also wrote songs in pop, gospel, rock, blues, and country genres. Sports fans know Roberts’ “Meet the Mets,” “It’s a Beautiful Day for a Ball Game,” and “Mr. Touchdown, USA.” Beatles fans know her song “Mailman Bring Me No More Blues” from the ‘Anthology 3′ album.

Love songs by Roberts hit the charts in recordings by Dean Martin, Debbie Reynolds, Theresa Brewer, Jimmy Dean, The McGuire Sisters, Patti Page, Vic Damone, Arthur Godfrey, Steve Allen and Eydie Gorme.” Movie and TV viewers have heard Roberts’ songs in “Yes Man,” “The Benchwarmer,” “A Dirty Shame,” “Everybody Loves Raymond,” “Seinfeld,” and the Conan O’Brien show.

“Teachers and educators can discover more about the many musicals written by Ruth Roberts for a K-through-grade-6 curriculum on the Ruth Roberts Music website,” states Nicoletti.

For more about Ruth Roberts and her music for kids, families, schools, and sports fans, please visit www.ruthrobertsmusic.com and for an interview with Susan Nicoletti, please contact John Scott G of G-Man Marketing.

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818-223-8486

NEWS SOURCE: Ruth Roberts Music

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.

Published on CaliforniaNewswire.com Tue, 18 Jun 2013 :: NEWS SOURCE: EaseUS Software :: This news release was originally issued on behalf of the noted news source by Send2Press®, a service of Neotrope®, California, USA.

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/ .

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“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.

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Published on CaliforniaNewswire.com Mon, 17 Jun 2013 :: NEWS SOURCE: Phillips MediaSource :: This news release was originally issued on behalf of the noted news source by Send2Press®, a service of Neotrope®, California, USA.

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.

Why? It's because the business leaders working behind the scenes at TopProdeals 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 .

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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.

Pinterest is a social media website where community members post “pin boards” with images of their favorite things organized around specific themes. Those images can be shared and re-pinned by other members. Whiteflash is well known for top quality ideal diamonds and fine jewelry and their reputation for stunning jewelry photography makes them a Pinterest favorite.

Tacori is the leading brand of designer engagement rings featuring distinctive upscale designs that are immensely popular with modern brides. In addition to their fashion forward styling, Tacori trademark design elements such as the crescent silhouette and the skillful use of micro beading, also give the line a flavor that taps into a growing demand for a vintage look and feel. Tacori also produces a complete line of eye-catching and stylish fashion jewelry, providing opportunities for gifting and collecting. Matching earring, pendant and bracelet sets is the path an inspired customer takes on the way to becoming a “Tacori Girl.”

Whiteflash is best known for their A CUT ABOVE(R) Super Ideal Diamonds. Available exclusively at Whiteflash in both Round Hearts and Arrows and Princess Cut, A CUT ABOVE(R) diamonds are considered by experts worldwide to exhibit the ultimate in fire, brilliance and sparkle. The Whiteflash/Tacori combination pairs diamonds of extreme precision and exceptional beauty with the finest in designer styling and craftsmanship culminating in engagement rings of extraordinary quality and inspiration.

Entering the “Be a Tacori Girl! Follow, Repin, and WIN!” contest is easy: pin your favorite Whiteflash jewelry photos for a chance to win a Tacori necklace in sterling silver with 18K yellow gold accents and valued at $810.

HOW TO WIN:
Promotion runs between June 17 – July 15 2013.

* STEP 1: Follow Whiteflash on Pinterest and Facebook;
* STEP 2: Create a board on your Pinterest page and title it, “Blushing Bridesmaids – Tacori”;
* STEP 3: Go to whiteflash.com and repin at least three images to the “Blushing Bridesmaids – Tacori”; Pinterest board you just created (tag all pins with #Whiteflash #Tacori #Designer Jewelry);
* STEP 4: Email the URL of your new “Blushing Bridesmaids – Tacori” pinboard to Pinterest@whiteflash.com.

WINNER NOTIFICATION:
One lucky winner will be selected and contacted via email on July 16, 2013.

About Whiteflash:

Whiteflash is a top tier retail jeweler specializing in Ideal Diamonds, Designer Engagement Rings and Fine Bridal Jewelry. Their A CUT ABOVE(R) Super Ideal Diamonds are considered by trade experts and diamond connoisseurs to be among the finest in the world.

The award winning Whiteflash.com website, described by Kiplinger’s Magazine as the “Lord of the Online Rings” enables shoppers the world over to view, compare and purchase top quality diamonds, engagement rings and fine jewelry in a convenient, secure and information rich environment.

Whiteflash is the first jewelry retailer in the world to attain ISO 9001 certification for total quality management and has recently built their first retail showroom located on the southwest side of Houston in the upscale community of Sugar Land, Texas.

For more information, log onto http://www.whiteflash.com/ or call toll free 877-612-6770.

Published on CaliforniaNewswire.com Mon, 17 Jun 2013 :: NEWS SOURCE: Whiteflash Inc. :: This news release was originally issued on behalf of the noted news source by Send2Press®, a service of Neotrope®, California, USA.