9/15/08Push for Later School Start Date (pdf) 09/08/08Emergency air medical transport coverage (pdf)
For Release: September 15, 2008
For More Information Contact: Tina Bruno @ 210-559-5277
Parents Organize to Push Later School Start Date for Public Schools
As school districts throughout California are feeling the pinch of higher prices for most goods and services, a grassroots, parent coalition, Save California Summers, thinks pushing back the start of the school year to after Labor Day has merit and should be considered by the California Legislature.
Save California Summers says a later school start date is not only more family friendly, but would also save school districts money and would allow more tax dollars to go into California classrooms, academic programming and teacher salaries.
According to the National Climatic Data Center it is four times more costly to cool California schools in August than May. Eliminating August cooling days should save school districts money and reduce the energy needs for the entire state, says the organization.
A report in the Houston Chronicle showed Texas schools saw lower August electric bills after the state legislature mandated a school start date no earlier than the forth Monday in August. Savings was seen during the period even though the cost of energy has skyrocketed during that time.
Tulsa, Oklahoma schools also saw a savings of almost $500,000 by pushing back the start of the school year in 2003 from mid-August to post-Labor Day.
"Our teachers are spending their own money on school supplies for their classrooms. Students are enjoying fewer field trips and athletic and art program are being reduced -- not to mention many school districts have cut student busing services," said Carmichael mother of seven Kelly Rocha. "We owe it to our children and teachers to propose an academically balanced and fiscally responsible school calendar."
Save California Summers believe the non-traditional school year interferes with learning that takes place outside the classroom walls. Bloated school calendars, extended-year calendars and year-round school calendars limit the time teachers have to update skills and earn advanced degrees, reduce student working experiences and interfere with many families' ability to spend quality time together. Most importantly, supporters say, these calendar experiments provide no additional class time for our students and offer no proven results.
One in five states in the nation currently have laws governing the start of the school year. In the past two years, legislatures in Texas, Florida and South Carolina have all passed uniform school start date laws. Since the laws were enacted, each state has reported state standardized test scores on the rise and Texas and South Carolina saw ACT college entrance exam scores at all time highs.
"We know academic success comes from our dedicated teachers, hardworking students and our involved parents," said San Juan Unified School District mother Karen Vick. "But, this test data clearly shows that pushing back the school start date to late August or early September will not hurt our students academically and is one more reason to legislate a later, uniform school start date for California." Parents in the group are currently conducting a statewide petition drive to show the legislature the wide-spread support for a later, uniform school start date. If you would like to show your support for a uniform start date or would like more information on the school start date debate, log onto the web site at www.SaveCaliforniaSummers.org
FOR RELEASE: September 8, 2008 CONTACT: Gene Hall (707) 365-4310
EMERGENCY AIR MEDICAL TRANSPORT COVERAGE CALSTAR
Membership Drive Aims for 25,000
As California Shock Trauma Air Rescue (CALSTAR) enters its 25th year of lifesaving air ambulance operations, it has launched a new membership drive with a goal of 25,000 active memberships covering an estimated 60,000 individuals. The program currently has just over 14,000 memberships.
Since 1984, CALSTAR has been saving lives through emergency air medical transport. The nonprofit regional service has safely transported over 35,000 patients to hospitals and trauma centers throughout California and Nevada. Each CALSTAR flight crew has two registered flight nurses with at least five years of critical care experience and a pilot with a minimum of 3,000 pilot-in-command hours.
According to medical experts, the first 60 minutes following trauma or a life-threatening illness are critical. Timely access to appropriate medical care within this “golden hour” can greatly improve chances of survival and shorten recovery periods. As a 24-hour operation, CALSTAR is available to respond to both emergency scene calls and interfacility transport requests. For all of its medical advantages, an air ambulance transport can cost $25,000 or more, leaving even insured patients with potentially thousands of dollars in out-of-pocket expenses. CALSTAR launched its membership program in 2000 to provide an affordable option for individuals, families and groups within its service region. For an annual fee of $30-45, members do not incur any additional costs associated with their air ambulance transports if flown by CALSTAR or one of its eleven reciprocal partners.
CALSTAR maintains helicopter bases throughout Northern and Central California in Ukiah, South Lake Tahoe, Auburn, Jackson, Vacaville, Concord, Gilroy, Hollister, Salinas, and Santa Maria. Each base services a 150-land mile radius. CALSTAR also operates a fixed-wing service out of Sacramento for interfacility transports. CALSTAR memberships include reciprocity with other nonprofit air ambulance providers, providing extended coverage throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and Nevada.
For more information, call CALSTAR’s Membership Office at 1-888-207-LIFE (5433) or visit www.calstar.org. CALSTAR’s Mission: To save lives, reduce disability and speed recovery for victims of trauma and illness through rapid transport, quality medical care and education.
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
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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.
