Riverside County, Ca. Feb. ‘08 Dryer Vent Wizard, Dry Clothes, Safe Homes joins the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), in fire prevention awareness efforts by sponsoring Dryer Vent Safety Awareness Month in February. DVW has developed a downloadable video; brochure & free dryer vent safety check kits that can be used by community groups to create awareness of dryer vent safety.
The video & brochure called "Don’t Let Your Dryer Start a Fire, Keep Your Home Safe & Sound," are part of DVW´s ongoing campaign promoting dryer vent safety and fire prevention.
"We’ve found a huge lack of awareness among consumers who think it’s normal for their dryer to take two to three cycles to dry one load of clothing and don’t realize this is a dryer vent clog warning sign and fire hazard," says Steve Gors, Dryer Vent Wizard franchisee who is part of a nationwide chain of dryer vent cleaning, repair, replacement and alteration specialists in the U.S.
According to the U.S. Fire Administration, dryer fires occur more often in winter months, account for an average of 15,600 fires with an approximate $88 Million in property damage, 15 deaths and 400 injuries annually. "Failure to clean" was cited as the leading factor contributing to clothes dryer fires in residential buildings.
In joining efforts with the NFPA, Gors is providing the following advice to consumers to minimize the risk of dryer fires:
Be sure that dryer vent systems are up to code with city, state and manufacturer.
Replace any plastic or foil vent with semi-rigid or solid metal venting.
Clean screen lint trays before and after drying a load.
Wash lint screens with soap and water every few months to remove residue left behind by fabric softeners.
Have dryer vents professionally cleaned and inspected annually.
Don’t keep combustibles like chemical cleaning products or chemical laden rags near dryers.
Don’t leave the house or go to bed with your dryer running.
In cold weather, check outside vent cover to make sure it’s not blocked or frozen shut.
Warning signs to look for:
Clothes are taking more than one cycle to dry, especially jeans and towels.
No lint visible on lint screen.
Dryer repeatedly stops during a cycle.
Clothes have moldy smell after dry cycle.
Clothes are very hot after a dry cycle.
“Homeowners who follow these guidelines will keep their dryer functioning properly, prevent dryer fires and as a bonus see a decrease in their energy bills,” says Gors.
Free kits, brochures and video can be obtained by visiting www.dryerventwizard.com. For more Information call 866 498 –SAFE (7233).
PREVENTING DRYER FIRES
A Dryer Vent Wizard Dry Clothes, Safe Homes technician points out the difference between the solid metal dryer venting and hazardous foil venting. Most consumers are unaware that foil and plastic dryer venting are unsafe and considered a fire hazard according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, U.S. Fire Administration and dryer manufacturers.
AB 1061 (Mullin) was signed by the Governor in December 2007 that simplifies the information on the School Accountability Report Card* to make it more understandable for parents including a requirement that would allow parents and guardians to compare the manner in which local schools compare to other schools within their school district and within the state.
In response, Document Tracking Services (DTS) located in San Diego is providing an easy-to-use, public website to enable reviews of any school in California. The website http://www.doc-tracking.com/sr/2007/ is free of charge and can be used to compare up to any 3 schools in only 3 simple steps.
Brendan Boyd, Director of Operations for DTS stated, “We have made it very easy to review public data for California schools in a manner that was previously not possible”.
DTS currently has 90+ school districts in California using their web-based application that allows schools to streamline their annual School Accountability Report Cards (SARC); the Single Plan Student Achievement Plan (SPSA) or any other document that State/Districts require.
Jan Anton Managing Director of DTS stated: “although AB 1061 does not require this level of comparison until the 2008-09 school year, we believe releasing our free School Review ™ website application at this time will be a positive benefit to parents and schools”.
DTS will provide a link to any school district or school website of their School Review ™ application upon request by visiting www.doc-tracking.com or calling their corporate office 866.609.6369 ex 208
* As part of “No Child Left Behind” and mandated by California Department of Education, all schools in California are required to publish an annual report card.
Mark A. Vincenzini replaces current CFO Lynn Malmstrom, who was recently promoted to CEO following the retirement announcement of longtime CALSTAR CEO Joseph F. Cook. The leadership change will occur April 1st.
Change of leadership at California Shock Trauma Air Rescue (CALSTAR), a nonprofit air ambulance service provider, is planned for April 1, 2010. CEO Joseph F. Cook, a 22-year veteran of the organization, will retire. His role will be assumed by Lynn Malmstrom, current CALSTAR CFO.
12 Methods Boost Grades, Test Scores, Teacher Retention
Professor Alfred Porter says that the difference between Beyond Accelerated Learning and other learning systems is that it guarantees to solve all student difficulties and challenges in learning and studying "as long as the student comes with an open mind and has a willingness to learn." He says that "this method promises to be a student's optimum learning experience." For more information click on Beyond Accelerated Learning
New Program Offers Mortgage Reduction Solution To Homeowners Facing Foreclosure
Pegasus Investor Group, LLC, is launching a new service available at www.destroymydebt.org, which purchases homeowners' mortgages and refinances them so that homeowners end up owing less than market value on their home - which is a lifesaver to the millions of homeowners who currently owe more on their homes then their homes are worth.
After securing 50-plus participating newspaper websites, the new California Banner Ad Network has tested its delivery system to its host sites and is now ready to engage advertising clients effective Jan. 11, 2010.
Stimulus Money- Southern California, Roads and Bridges Job Training
Ideal for qualified laid-off workers who need a high paying job now; returning veterans; local college students; dislocated TRA workers and special fast track funding for disabled Chapter 31 Veterans; Veterans Facility Code 25158405. For enrollment and free funding for qualified students, visit local One-Stop Career Center, phone 1-877-348-0502 for location or www.servicelocator.org
Silicon Valley Venture Capitalist Claims Diesel Soot Melting the Sierra Snow Pack
In his new book, "Addicted to Energy" Silicon Valley venture capitalist Elton Sherwin claims, that reducing diesel soot is key to affordably protecting the planet from rapid warming.
Rock Icon Andy Fraser Combats Climate Change by Taking on the World’s Biggest Polluters with a Powerful new Music Video
“Time is running out there needs to be some action now ...catastrophic climate change it's now or never lets get together now make this world a little better now THIS IS THE BIG ONE... “
View the video This is the Big One by clicking here
Jingles and Tingles Welcome Christmas in New children's Book “My Belly Button Is Missing!”
“My Belly Button Is Missing!” appeals to those dedicated holiday lovers who can enjoy a warm hearted and exciting caper for the whole family,” says its author.
Lynn D. Malmstrom, a senior executive with more than 30 years of management experience, has been hired as the Chief Financial Officer of California Shock Trauma Air Rescue (CALSTAR). CALSTAR, a non-profit air ambulance firm serves Central and Northern California and parts of Nevada. Malmstrom's appointment was announced by President and CEO Joseph F. Cook.
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11/23/09
Get paid to shop
AbsoluteSteal.com funnels commissions from online retail partners back to the shopper as cashback earnings. And the savings are substantial—up to 30% earned at online stores like Old Navy, Best Buy and Barnes & Noble.
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Relaxing Vacation in a Bottle (ViB) arrive in Southern California 7-Eleven stores. The leading relaxation beverage has garnered the attention of the West Coast consumers and A-list celebrities with its healthy ingredients and feel-good effects.
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09/28/09
The California Native Grasslands Association (CNGA) is registering landowners, land managers, agency personnel, contractors, consultants, and others for two workshops that provide detailed instruction on restoring and re-vegetating land with native grasses and maintaining native grasslands through sustainable grazing.
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PMX invites you to a webinar press conference at 10:00 a.m. PST on Thursday, September 24th announcing a new, innovative website that uses the best of social media to connect individuals with life-changing mission projects that are just down the street and around the world.
Login by clicking here then enter your name and email address and click: "Join webinar in progress"
CALSTAR Celebrates 25 Years of Life-Saving Flights
A program that began with a single helicopter base serving the San Francisco Bay area now serves most of California and western Nevada with ten rotor wing bases and a fixed wing program. CALSTAR is headquartered at McClellan Business Park in Sacramento.
Innovative website that uses the best of social media to connect individuals with life-changing mission projects that are just down the street and around the world. Webinar on Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. PST.
Come celebrate the award year "Alta California 2009 Culture Capital Of America" on California's Birthday (Admission Day) September 9, 2009 at 8 p.m. on the west steps of the California State Capitol in Sacramento.
Bring your Flashlight to Light the Capital Limited to 499 people on the steps!
Watts® Salt Free Water Conditioners Now Listed By Los Angeles Sanitation County District
Watts is committed to the continued design and manufacture of high quality products that will exceed the growing needs of our customers while meeting the ever-changing regulatory framework as we are witnessing in California and other areas of the United States.
NEW STRATEGY PROVIDES HOPE FOR CHARITIES FACING DESPERATE TIMES DUES TO DIFFICULT FUNDRAISING ENVIRONMEnT
Throughout 2008 and 2009 non-profit organizations, universities and churches have faced one of the most difficult fundraising environments in history. le to meet their fundraising goals. As a result many have been forced to scale back the everyday services that they provide for the needy. Most charitable organizations survive on a combination of government and private grant money, small private donations and occasional large private donations. .
The American Association of Grant Professionals (AAGP) Northern California Chapter, or AAGP NorCal, is pleased to announce a new schedule of free intermediate and expert level educational workshops designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of local agency grant writers and consultants.
Click here for a pdf of this press release.08/03/2009
Local Water Authorities Offer Free Shower Timers to Fight Drought
"If everyone in the US took a shorter shower today, we'd save about 6 billion gallons of water, enough to fill more than 9,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools!" explains Tracy LeRoux, spokesperson for shortershower.com.
Click here for a pdf of this press release.07/23/2009
Dodging shattering glass during Kristallnacht, dropping bombs on women and children, outwitting Nazi officials, and marching to a Japanese internment camp are among the events that stole childhood from 20 authors featured in newly released "Designated Heroes Remember"
Pioneer Press to revolutionize Journalism June 30. Live news on-line show seeks to save small town newspaper - and all community newspaper journalists in the process Contact: Daniel Webster 530-468-5355, pioneerp@sisqtel.net Click here for a pdf of this press release.
06/23/2009
Giselle Uffens of San Diego captures the title of Mrs. California-America 2009. Tiffany Ellison, Mrs. California-America 2008 crowned Giselle Uffens as the new Mrs. California-America 2009 at the beautiful Crowne Plaza Redondo Beach & Marina Hotel on Saturday evening. Click here for a pdf of this press release.
06/19/2009
California Shock Trauma Air Rescue (CALSTAR) has the first helicopter in the world modified to allow for dramatically enhanced abilities and increased safety to make landings while using Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) , Joseph Cook , CALSTAR's President and CEO announced today. The modification, according to Cook , will no doubt save countless numbers of lives.Click here for a pdf of this press release.
06/16/2009
New website lets storage customers pick price. Customers looking for airline tickets and hotels have been able to name their price on line for some time. Now people searching for self storage for their goods can name their price. In addition to naming their price consumers also have flexibility to choose size, location and climate of their desired storage. Customers fill out a simple and quick form describing their ideal storage unit and then Upickstorage.com submits the offer to all the storage facilities that meet the description or exact search criteria.Click here for a pdf of this press release.
06/15/2009
Central Valley Writers' Workshop's annual writing symposium will feature three speakers this year - two well established agents and an editor from one of the country's largest publishing companies. The symposium will be held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 25 at the Madera County Library. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Clickherefor a pdf of this press release.
06/08/2009HTML clipboaUniversal Insurance Holdings of North America (“Universal North America”) and ICAT Holdings, LLC of Boulder, Colorado announced today that they have received regulatory approval that completes Universal North America’s purchase of ICAT Specialty Insurance Company (ISIC). Click here for a pdf of this press release.
05/19/2009HTML clipboaVeterans to be honored at 12th Annual Koroneburg Festival. Veterans with I.D. or DD-214 will be admitted free. The service starts at 12-noon. It is extremely moving while honoring all fallen veterans. The Koroneburg Renaissance Festival lost one of their own in Iraq last year, have people now serving and other veterans at the Festival have served more three tours of duty. We are in the process of fund raising to erect a Church in the memory of our fallen Koroneburg hero. Click here for a pdf of this press release.
05/18/2009HTML clipboaAlexis A. Moore, founder and President of Survivors in Action, cyberstalking expert and victim advocate was interviewed on the Good Morning America show on Monday, May 18, 2009 to discuss stalking and the use of GPS technology in domestic violence and restraining orders cases. Alexis is a strong supporter and advocate of fighting back against abuse with GPS Tracking Technology that enforces restraining orders. The ABC news story can be seen and read here
04/29/2009HTML clipboaCelebrate Mothers Day at The 12th Annual Koroneburg Renaissance Festival Mothers of all ages and eras will be gathering at the Koroneburg Renaissance Festival in Corona for Mothers day. A free souvenir flower will be given to all mothers. Receive a free kid’s admission ticket for each adult ticket purchased. This Mother’s Day Special includes kids up to 16!
04/28/2009HTML clipboaRE: JOE DIMAGGIO’S Retirement Baseball (1951); FOR SALE DOM DIMAGGIO’S Red Socks Baseball, FOR SALE
Also Select Items re: MARILYN MONROE, HOAGY CARMICHAEL JOE’S New York Yankee’s BASEBALL ! Presented to him on his Retirement (1951) and signed by some of Baseball’s Great, is FOR SALE in Sacramento, California.
04/13/2009HTML clipboaCaliforniaALL Launches Task Force On Financial Services Educational Diversity Pipeline
Sacramento, CA - CaliforniaALL, a statewide non-profit organization focused on closing the achievement gap from pre-school to the professions in law, financial services and technology, will launch the Financial Services Task Force (FSTF) on May 8, 2009. Click here for this press release.
04/07/2009HTML clipboaA Tea Party invitation to Bay Area Taxpayers
‘Mad as hell’ taxpayers in five Bay Area counties (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco and San Mateo) have been invited to join with Santa Clara County family members, individual taxpayers, small business owners and privately funded organizations on tax day, Wednesday, April 15th, in downtown San Jose. Click here for this press release.
03/17/2009
HTML clipboaMake Pacific Beach, San Diego your own Personal Beach www.PacificBeach.org
When was the last time you watched fireworks over Crystal Pier? Remember walking on the beach, or the last time you built a sand castle? It’s never too early to start planning your vacation to San Diego’s Pacific Beach. If you haven’t been to PB in a while you might be surprised at how much there is to do, and not just in the summer. Click here for this press release.
One example of this new ad opportunity would be a local newspaper that tweets a headline with a link to the full article; at the end of the tweet is an ad from the Adjix network, giving the newspaper a new way to earn revenue. Click here for this press release. HTML clipboard
Damaged in a flood? Repaired after being “totaled” in a wreck? Salvaged? Stolen? Junked? Rebuilt? The questions that have haunted car buyers for decades can now be reliably answered with a few keystrokes.
1/26/09 CALSTAR Successfully Completes Rolls Royce Engine Upgrades; Takes Note Of Major Contribution By Famed Businessman-Adventurer Steve Fossett click here for a pdf of this release.1/16/09 The Press-Enterprise Company Names Paul Ziembowicz, Director of Human Resources click here for a pdf of this release
11/24/2008
Dorje Chang Buddha is Living in America. Over 100 enlightened dharma kings and great rinpoches have acknowledged and recognized Master Wan Ko Yee as the third incarnation of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha. Click here for this press release.
