American Red Cross certificates for Mark Rauterkus for Lifeguarding and WSI

Just so I don't have these misplaced.

http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20140930184320/aforathlete/images/c/c6/Certificate-WSI-Rauterkus_2014.pdf

http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20140930184913/aforathlete/images/f/fb/Certificate_for_Lifeguarding_for_Rauterkus_2014.pdf

My latest rant in the comments at PureReform

The education blog, PureReform, has a focus on Pittsburgh Public Schools and a thread developed. I put in my two cents.

I think that the board does hold the keys to hiring and firing the superintendent. That was the question and the first reply at the top is accurate.

I also think that board presidents have more power than other board members. Squeaky wheels, no big deal.

Sure, parents have power. Most deploy that and move out of PPS, to the burbs, to private / Catholic schools or to charter schools. Some may stay and rely upon tutors and enrichment in other avenues.

Year-after-year the city's population churns and those with kids flee. That's the year-after-year story. PPS shrinks greatly every year because many parents who have the power opt to put their kids elsewhere.

Those without kids care far less than those who do raise their children here. Fact of life. Bill Peduto and Michael Lamb and Jim Ferlo and a host of yuppies living in apartments in South Side Works care a tiny bit....

Meanwhile, those who do have kids are often so close to the action that the selfish streak is going to come out first. There is forest, trees and momma bear in the woods, if you know what I mean.

IMNSHO, the next revolution -- or more to the point -- the next revolution that will gain some system-wide changes and be noted in history as a game-changer is NOT about taking down or taking out people with power, captains on a sinking ship.

Be careful for what you wish for in terms of changing principals and such. Once upon a time the people of Poland could turn to their hopes to the east and see Stalin and then to the west and see Hitler. Today's (and for generations I guess) the middle east is a quagmire with ISIS, Syria, Iraq, Iran, etc., etc. Friends are not generally found with the enemy of an enemy. We're learning that lesson, right?

The next revolution that is going to work is going to be one that HELPS THE KIDS. This is something that we can all get behind, even those YUPPIES that use the bike lanes that Peduto is happy to build and boast about. A new venture that greatly helps the educational options and outcomes with a lot of kids is going to get many people excited and make a serious impact.

That's the ticket.

I'm not inclined to pitch a protest and rail against any figure-head and repeat the mistakes of the past.

I have serious doubts that Dr. Lane's replacement would be any better than what we've already got and that is not saying much.

Body Fat 23.7 and 43 pounds of fat -- as per the Great Race Expo visit

Got my body fat examined by Allegheny Health Network at the Great Race Expo, Sept 27, 2014.

Had 23.7 percent body fat.

I had 43 pounds of fat.

This was with a hand held device.

I think my weight with clothing on was 209 or so.

Fwd: Colorado Gubernatorial Candidates Stand United for Open Debates on Sept. 30

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From: Free & Equal <info@freeandequal.org>
Date: Thursday, September 25, 2014
Subject: Colorado Gubernatorial Candidates Stand United for Open Debates on Sept. 30
To: mark <mark@rauterkus.com>

Please add info@freeandequal.org to your address book to avoid spam filters. View this email in your browser Dear Supporters, A press conference will be held on September 30th, 2014 at 10AM MT in Infinity Park Plaza in Glendale, CO, with Colorado Gubernatorial candidates Mike Dunafon (independent), Marcus Giavanni (independent write-in), Harry Hempy (Green), and Matthew Hess (Libertarian). The candidates will be coming together in unity to discuss the need for inclusive and open political debates, with all ballot qualified candidates, for all elections. Other speakers include attorney Rob Corry of Club 64, Free & Equal Elections Foundation chair Christina Tobin, Titus Peterson of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition, Bruce Baumann of We Are Change Colorado, and more. Free & Equal Elections is hosting an Open Gubernatorial Debate at Infinity Park International Ballroom on October 8th at 7PM MT and has invited all ballot-qualified candidates, leading by example so that all debates nationwide will include all voices and choices to restore power back to the individual voter. Tickets will be going on sale soon and are limited to 400 seats! The debate is co-hosted by the Greater Glendale Chamber of Commerce and is sponsored by Rock the Vote, Mint Press News, HeadCount, Marley Coffee, Free Speech TV, Corry & Associates, Ballot Access News, We Are Change Colorado, Club 64, The Founding Family, March Against Monsanto, Hearthstone Winery, Juice Rap News, Progressive Women of Colorado, Next News Network, Green Shadow Cabinet, The Tony Stiles Show, FairVote, The Collective 360, Glendale Cherry Creek Chronicle, The Anti-Media, and Law Enforcement Against Prohibition. Free samples of Nature's Path Foods Inc. organic granola bars will be distributed at the debate. Confirmed candidates include: Mike Dunafon (independent), Marcus Giavanni (independent write-in), Harry Hempy (Green), and Matthew Hess (Libertarian). Free & Equal has invited the rest of all the ballot-qualified candidates to participate in this historic event: Bob Beauprez (Republican), Paul Noel Fiorino (independent), and incumbent Gov. John Hickenlooper (Democrat). Please support our efforts by becoming a member of Free & Equal. Free & Equal will stream the debate live, for free, online at FreeAndEqual.org and will allow any news network to simulcast the raw feed at their TV or radio outlet. The Infinity Park International Ballroom is limited to the press and around 500 general admission attendees. Supporters from around the country have reached out to Free & Equal to host debates in their districts. Free & Equal plans on hosting several online debates broadcasted via live YouTube/Google Hangouts. Potential debates include the states of California, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, and West Virginia. Jeff Allen, the Chief Operating Officer of the Greater Glendale Chamber of Commerce, stated, "Everyone says they want more choices rather than just the two party candidates, but the major parties make it so that no one else gets any publicity and they work to exclude anyone else in the debates," in an article the Glendale Cherry Creek Chronicle recently wrote about Free & Equal hosting an open debate for Governor of Colorado on the front page of one of their latest issues. Open and inclusive public debates are crucial for the political health of our nation. Click here to donate to Free & Equal's efforts to open the debates. Open debates help educate the general public about the issues that status quo candidates are unwilling to address: electoral reform, money in politics, PATRIOT Act, cannabis & drug policy reform, the militarization of police, NDAA, labeling of GMOs, the illegitimacy of the Federal Reserve, prison system, NSA surveillance, and the military industrial complex. Free and Equal hosted the 2012 Third Party Presidential Debate moderated by broadcast legend Larry King, which aired live on C-SPAN, Al Jazeera, The Free & Equal Network, Link TV, and RT America, whose channels were available to broadcast in 1.1 billion households in total worldwide. The event was top ten trending on Twitter. In solidarity, The Free & Equal Team Facebook Twitter FE Home UWSF Home YouTube Pinterest Google Plus Free & Equal Elections Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-partisan grassroots organization, whose mission is to shift the power back to the individual voter through education. Copyright © 2014 The Free & Equal Elections Foundation, All rights reserved. unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences

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Mark Rauterkus       Mark.Rauterkus@gmail.com
Swimming and Water Polo Coach, Schenley High School, Pittsburgh, PA
http://CLOH.wikia.com
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Mindfullness

Nice into video, 14-minutes long.

Top flight science teacher needed in Pittsburgh to fix a big weakness

http://www.topschooljobs.org/jobseekerx/viewjobrss.asp?cjid=93523&accountno=102416&utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Indeed

Fwd: The Black Political Empowerment Project(B-PEP) Supports The August Wilson Center

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From: "The Black Political Empowerment Project(B-PEP)" <mstanyalong@gmail.com>
Date: Sep 18, 2014 3:10 PM
Subject: The Black Political Empowerment Project(B-PEP) Supports The August Wilson Center
To: <mark@rauterkus.com>
Cc:

The Black Political Empowerment Project(B-PEP) Supports the August Wilson Center Dear Friends of AWC:   There are a few things that you can do to help assure the recovery of the AWC, back to the community: A.      Attend the "Artists For The New AWC" event tomorrow, on the sidewalk, in front of the AWC, 980 Liberty Ave (see below). B.      Be sure to get the petition signed this weekend and return it to me, via email, or snail mail, or "By Whatever Means Necessary." We're going to hand deliver the petitions to the judge on the morning of the trial re the URA covenants. C.      Attend the trial on September 29, which starts at 9:30 AM. So get there at 9:00 AM, on the 17 floor of the Frick Bldg. (Forbes and Grant). D.      Send letters to Judge O'Toole, Mayor Peduto, County Executive Fitzgerald, Rep. Jake Wheatley, Rep. Ed Gainey, Councilman Daniel Lavelle, Rep. Bill Robinson (and any public official in Western Pennsylvania). Tell them we want the WHOLE AWC returned back to the community; not turned into a hotel. Also, contact your pastors, and ask them where they stand on the issue!   We are in the final stretch. If you were ever going to do anything to help save the AWC, we need it NOW!!!

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Fwd: Why I'm walking 13 miles

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From: "Saleem Ghubril" <saleem.ghubril@pittsburghpromise.org>
Date: Sep 18, 2014 3:41 PM
Subject: Why I'm walking 13 miles
To: <mark.rauterkus@gmail.com>
Cc:

On October 18th I will join impassioned teachers, parents, alumni, students, educational leaders and community members to raise the bar and walk 13 miles through our great city for The Pittsburgh Promise and Pittsburgh's kids! I will walk to put out a call to our community. Because many of our children are suffering serious educational inequality, together we must link elbows around all of our kids to ensure that their lives, which are full of promise, receive the needed nurture from all of us who are charged with their care. I will also walk for an exciting challenge! Oxford Development has issued a $10,000 Matching Grant challenge to the walk. If we can raise $10,000 by October 18th, we will unlock this incredibly generous gift. I know we can do it! You can join us by walking, attending our cookout and party at the finish line, or giving to help us reach our $10,000 challenge. Your support will add your impassioned voice to this call and will strengthen our mission.   TRAINING VIDEO Saleem tied his laces up for a recent training walk. Watch and hear more about the event. WATCH THE VIDEO PGH QUARTERLY The Pittsburgh Quarterly recently published a great article about The Promise. READ IT  CHALLENGE GRANT Support our walk with a donation that is meaningful to you. Your gift will help us unlock the $10,000 challenge! SUPPORT NOW   connect with us: © 2014 The Pittsburgh Promise

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Can't wait to see this movie: The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin

City Paper covering PPS education

http://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/gaining-steam-parents-teachers-pushing-for-new-curriculum-at-citys-woolslair-school/Content?oid=1778745

People are not going to move to this school from outside the city. However, people in the city might stay longer if it was in the mix. Of course some kids are going to move from school to school. So what. That's fine. That isn't the problem. Moving out of the city is the big problem and Dr. Lane might not see that.

Fwd: water polo request

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From: Dan Sharadin <commissioner@collegiatewaterpolo.org>

Collegiate Water Polo Association

320 West 5^th Street Bridgeport, PA 19405  (610) 277-6787   Fax: 7382   commissioner@collegiatewaterpolo.org       www.collegiatewaterpolo.org

 

Date:   September 15, 2014

To:       CWPA Membership

From:   Daniel Sharadin, Commissioner

 

Team Leader,

 

It is not often I write a letter like this, but I would like to bring to your attention an opportunity to help recognize a former CWPA water polo player.

 

The Army Water Polo Club is attempting to get their pool named after John Hallett, a former water polo player at the academy that was killed in Afghanistan a few years ago when his vehicle contacted an IED. He was on his way to help a village deal with their cholera outbreak.

 

I met John during his first year at West Point when he contacted me about getting the team active once again. I was incredibly impressed with his leadership and organizational skills and with minor assistance, watched him move the club from inactivity to a competitive team. During this process he had to overcome some significant challenges, not the least of which is Army bureaucracy and his own military schedule. West Point is not your typical college environment.

 

John not only prevailed, he helped establish the team financially into the future and made them a contender to win their division before graduating. He was a perfect example of the type of individual the Academy desires, one who will see a challenge and in spite of the obstacles, figure out a solution and succeed.

 

When I hear of the loss of an athlete in the water polo community, it always saddens me. In John's case it comes much closer to home as I knew him and his family personally. I believe the sacrifice he gave for his country and the effort he gave to our sport and conference deserve some recognition and I'd love to see this happen.

 

If you agree, click on the link below and sign the petition. Likewise, feel free to forward it to others that might feel the same.

 

https://www.change.org/p/the-west-point-museum-historic-memorialization-committee-rename-the-intramural-pool-the-im-pool-at-west-point-rename-it-hallett-pool?recruiter=146139695&utm_campaign=mailto_link&utm_medium=email&utm_source=share_petition

 

College Water Polo Results this past weekend

Saturday, September 13, 2014
2:20	Penn State University	vs.	Carnegie Mellon University		13-10
3:30	Bucknell University	vs.	Grove City College		20-13
4:40	Bloomsburg University	vs.	Penn State University		10-18
5:50	Grove City College	vs.	University of Pittsburgh		9-18
7:00	Bucknell University	vs.	Carnegie Mellon University		11-15
8:10	Penn State University	vs.	University of Pittsburgh		12-6
9:20	Carnegie Mellon University	vs.	Grove City College		17-3
Sunday, September 14, 2014
9:00	Bloomsburg University	vs.	University of Pittsburgh		12-13
10:10	Penn State University	vs.	Bucknell University		13-9
11:30	Carnegie Mellon University	vs.	University of Pittsburgh		13-12
12:40	Bloomsburg University	vs.	Bucknell University		2-19

Fwd: Tonight! Philharmonic plays Ravel, Sibelius, and more

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From: "Carnegie Mellon School of Music" <music-communications@andrew.cmu.edu>
Date: Sep 14, 2014 3:00 PM
Subject: Tonight! Philharmonic plays Ravel, Sibelius, and more
To: <mark@rauterkus.com>
Cc:

Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic Andrés Cárdenes, Artistic Director Tonight, Andrés Cárdenes and the Carnegie Mellon University Philharmonic will open the 2014-15 season featuring Joshua Burca on Jean Sibelius's Violin Concerto in D Minor, Op. 47. Also on the program will be Maurice Ravel's Alborada del gracioso, Veljo Tormis' Overture No. 2, and selections from Sergei Prokofiev's orchestral suites No. I & II from Romeo and Juliet, Op. 64. ADDITIONAL INFO: Preview Party - Come early (6:30 pm) and enjoy a variety of educationally interactive opportunities to enhance your concert experience Tweet Seats - During the concert participate in an online discussion about the performance Webcast - If you can't join us in person, join us online! Andrés Cárdenes, conductor Joshua Burca, violin Sunday, September 14 at 7:30 pm Carnegie Music Hall, Oakland $5 General Admission. CMU & Pitt faculty, staff, and students get in free at the door with ID as well as K-12 students.    follow on Twitter | friend on Facebook | forward to a friend Carnegie Mellon School of Music 5000 Forbes Avenue | Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890 music.cmu.edu © 2014 All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website, attended an event, and/or requested information about the School of Music.  unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences