Fwd: Energy Rising! Snow or Shine!

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From: Summit Against Racism #18 <summitagainstracism@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Jan 21, 2016 at 3:08 PM
Subject: Energy Rising! Snow or Shine!

Snow or Shine View this email in your browser  This Summit is everything because of you. Your ideas. Your spirit. Your hearts of justice. All you do for Pittsburgh every day of the year.  WE ARE THRILLED YOU ARE COMING!! Over 75 people presenting sessions. Over 40 groups sharing resources. Almost 500 people already pre-registered.  Over 25 people on the planning committee. 95% Volunteer Run. Hosted by the Metro Urban Institute at the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. This is gonna be AMAZING. You are welcome to come at any time of day. Please stay as long or short as you like! Parking The Pittsburgh Theological Seminary has a parking lot. See the map below. There is a specific parking lot  for people with disabilities between the 9 and the 12 on the map. Download Seminary Map here The elevator is near the 9 coming from the back parking lot You can also park on the streets around the seminary, please be mindful of the signs posted. Wifi The seminary has WIFI - Open a browser and click accept. If you utilize social media please use #SAR18 Schedule Overview Read Session Descriptions by Clicking Here Room Chart 8:00am    Registration – In Rotunda of John Knox Room Breakfast in the Main Dining Room 8:30am – 9:15am  Opening Ceremony in the Main Dining Room 9:30am –11:00am    Session Block 1 11:15am – 11:55am Lunch Break Main Dining Room Lunch Session 1 in Long Hall and Resource Tables in John Knox Room 11:55am – 12:35pm 2ND Lunch Break Main Dining Room Lunch Session 2 in Long Hall and Resource Tables in John Knox Room 12:50pm – 2:20pm   Session Block 2 2:35pm – 4:05pm    Session Block 3 4:20pm – 5:00pm    Closing Ceremony in Chapel Auditorium Special Rooms and Activities Happening Throughout the Day Community Resource Tables & Vending  in John Knox Room in Long Hall with high traffic times during the Lunch Sessions from 11:15 - 12:35 Snacks, Tea and Coffee in John Knox Room   Quiet Chill Space located in Long Hall – Room 219 throughout Day - This is a space if you need a time out from people. There will be tea.   Family Art Table in Main Dining Room –McNaugher Hall - There will be a family art table in the main dining room throughout Summit. Children can't be left at the art table without an adult ally. This table might move around during lunch sessions.   Palestinian Solidarity Room – Find Books and Resources on Palestine in the Basil Dining Room – Open space for participants to dialogue.   There will be hot beverages in the Chapel Auditorium for the Closing Ceremony and any left over food will make its way there too. Copyright © 2016 Summit Against Racism, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you attended the Summit Against Racism either this year or years prior. We are just getting our contact list together so if you don't wish to be on this list please find the unsubscribe button at the bottom of this email. This intends to be a relatively low volume email list with announcements about local organizing around police brutality and the annual summit against racism. Our mailing address is: Summit Against Racism P. O. Box 4783 Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Fwd: The Big Short analysis

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From: "John Hemington" <jehemington@verizon.net>
Date: Jan 18, 2016 2:07 PM
Subject: The Big Short analysis
To: "John Hemington" <jehemington@verizon.net>
Cc:

Ever since I saw The Big Short last week I've been telling everyone I know to go and see it as it does a pretty good job of explaining what happened during the run-up to the Great Financial Crisis in 2007-2008.  It is, however, far from perfect.  The primary defect is that it glamorizes those who took advantage of the massive criminal fraud which ginned up the mortgage bubble to bet against it as being some kind of heroes.  And they most certainly were not.  It also fails to really identify the real culprits behind the fraud as well as many of the victims.  Having said that it is still, I believe, an important movie because it does make some of the scams which almost led to the collapse of the world economy at least somewhat visible to average viewers who have generally been misguided or simply perplexed by what happened and why.

 

Attached are two articles – one of a particularly bad and misleading review of the movie clearly intending to divert attention away from regulatory and financial culprits; and one critical of the book and movie themselves.  I encourage you, if you haven't already done it, to both see the movie and read these two articles.  In the end you will have a much clearer understanding of just what happened and why this kind of financial crime should never be tolerated in a democratic society.

 

John

 

 

Debate Highlights with Rand Paul

Fwd: Obama Academy Information

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Nothing in life is so complicated that it cannot be achieved by discipline and hard work

Obama Families and Friends  The PTSA would like to remind everyone that we have a unique opportunity to provide input on the District's selection of a new superintendent.  This is our chance to make sure that our new superintendent fully supports our implementation of the IB. Let's make sure the Obama Academy's IB voice is heard: We want a superintendent who understands and appreciates the IB program and will recognize the IB program as a valuable part of District offerings. We want a superintendent who will financially and philosophically support PPS's IB program. We want Obama Academy to be a strong and vibrant asset of the PPS's school options. We want a superintendent who supports Obama's IB curriculum that encourages students to think critically and consider both their local and international environment. There are many ways to share your thoughts including: Sending an email to: input@pittsupsearch.com Attending one of the seven community forums in January (dates and locations at: pittsupsearch.com) Leaving a voicemail on a dedicated phone line (888-839-5445) Tweeting (@pittsupsearch) Answering a five-question survey with space for input (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KJQH7P8)   Please help us to make sure the Obama Academy's IB voice is heard. We only have about 2 weeks left to make comments.  Community input will be collected until 1/28, when a job description will be sent nationwide. Follow the superintendent search progress on http://pittsupsearch.com/.

Barack Obama Academy of International Studies, 515 N Highland Avenue, PITTSBURGH, PA 15206

PPS Permits in 2016, first quarter

Two permits. One for Mondays to do kayaking. Other for Tuesdays to do water polo.

Fwd: Ex-Offender Workshop--January 12th--2:00pm--113 N. Pacific Avenue

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From: <RFlanag@aol.com>
Date: Jan 10, 2016 5:10 PM
Subject: Ex-Offender Workshop--January 12th--2:00pm--113 N. Pacific Avenue
To: <rflanag@aol.com>
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Fwd: January 15th training---Developing Positive Student/Teacher Relationships

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From: <RFlanag@aol.com>

 

PLEASE   RSVP Next Training Love and Logic: Developing Positive Student/Teacher Relationships Friday, January 15th – 11:30am to 1:30pm / 3 to 5 pm We are pleased to announce the next in a series of 7 no-cost trainings that will allow participants to become fully trained in the 9 Essential Skills for the "Love and Logic Classroom", a nationally recognized model and philosophy of classroom management.  Participants are able to earn a "Love and Logic" certificate, ACT 48 hours and/or PQAS hours. In this session participants will learn: How coercive strategies and tangible rewards backfire with disruptive, resistant students That positive teacher-student relationships are the key to success with such students The difference between general praise and specific encouraging feedback The importance of greeting students each day with friendly eye contact, a smile, and a handshake The "One-Sentence Intervention" technique for building successful relationships with the most challenging students. Location: The Children's Home, 5324 Penn Avenue. Register online About the trainer Shayna Willis, M.A.Ed. is a highly qualified teacher with over 12 years experience in the field of education. Currently, she serves educators by developing and delivering professional development seminars throughout the Pittsburgh region while serving students as an adjunct mathematics professor at Community College of Allegheny County. Shayna is also a tenacious advocate for children and the founder of Willis Advocacy, which works throughout the South Hills of Pittsburgh to help parents navigate the educational system and ensure that schools are meeting the needs of their gifted students. Spread the Word

Fwd: Become a Babysitter’s Training Instructor & Help Train Our Next Generation of Babysitters

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From: "Hennessy, Ann J." <Ann.Hennessy@redcross.org>
Date: Jan 7, 2016 11:49 AM
Subject: Become a Babysitter's Training Instructor & Help Train Our Next Generation of Babysitters
To: "Mark@Rauterkus.com" <Mark@rauterkus.com>
Cc:

American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED, Emergency Medical Response and Lifeguard Instructors are now able to take the Babysitter's Training Instructor Bridge online and free of charge!

 

It's a simple process, all that is needed is to access the Instructor and Participant course materials and complete the online exam. 

 

Instructions can be found on www.instructorscorner.org.

§  Click on the "Caregiving" tab then

§  Click on Babysitter's Training then

§  Download the Instructor Bulletin

 

Per Person Participant Certification Fee is $10.  You can find this information on Page 17 of the AP/LTP Course Listing that can also be found on www.instructorscorner.org  

§  Click on Instructor Tools Tab then

§  Click on AP and LTP Resource then

§  Download the AP and LTP Course List

 

Supplies needed to teach the Babysitter's Training Program are listed in the instructor's manual on Instructors Corner. 

 

The purpose of the Babysitter's Training course is to provide youth, ages 11-15, who are planning to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care for children and infants. This training will help participants to develop leadership skills; learn how to develop a babysitting business, keep themselves and others safe and help children behave; and learn about basic child care and basic first aid.

 

If you do become a Babysitter's Training Instructor, your BST Instructor certification will be added to your profile.  To check your profile, please go to the Red Cross Learning Center: https://classes.redcross.org/Saba/Web/Main

Log in.  If you do not know your user name and password, please call 1-800-733-2767 option 3 then option 2 then option 4 for help in retrieving your user name or password.

 

§  Click on "My Profile."  On the top row click on "expand all."  Scroll down to check your expiration date under licenses and certificates.

§  If you need to change personal information like your email address click on "Edit Profile Snapshot" enter the new information then "save."

§  You will also see primary and secondary organizations on your profile.  The organizations you are connected to in the learning center are listed here.  

 

Thank you for your consideration and please call or email if you have any questions. 

 

Ann

Ann Hennessy

Sales Representative, Preparedness, Health and Safety Services

 

American Red Cross

Western PA Territory

2801 Liberty Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15222

(412) 439-9958

Ann.Hennessy@redcross.org

 

 

 

Fwd: Developing Positive Student Teacher Relationships-Free Training

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  PLEASE RSVP---- THIS TRAININGS HAVE BEEN A HUGE SUCCESS...

 

 

Fwd: Join us in Miami for the Media Learning Seminar, May road trip?

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From: "Alberto Ibargüen, Knight Foundation" <web@knightfoundation.org>
Date: Jan 6, 2016 12:15 PM
Subject: Join us in Miami for the Media Learning Seminar
To: "Mark" <mark@rauterkus.com>
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Registration is open for the Media Learning Seminar in Miami. View this email in your browser Dear Mark, I hope you will join me for Knight Foundation's ninth annual Media Learning Seminar May 1-3, 2016, to see firsthand how community and place-based foundations have become leaders in using technology, journalism and civic engagement to make their cities more successful. Registration is now open. This year's event will gather philanthropic and media leaders to examine the pillars of city success – retaining talented people, expanding opportunity and creating a culture of engagement – and emphasizing the role of accurate and contextual information in fostering each. Sessions will range from the use of virtual reality in storytelling to insights on leading game-changing projects for cities. They will draw on the expertise of foundations around the country and Knight's programs in communities, journalism, media innovation and the arts. The event begins Sunday afternoon with pre-sessions on social media and the human-centered design process. We are considering a pilot project that would pair community foundations and local information partners in using the design process to develop new ways to inform and engage their communities. If that interests you, please register for the pre-session workshop. Sunday evening, we will host a screening of "Spotlight," the award-winning film that chronicles The Boston Globe's investigation into the priest sex-abuse scandal in Boston, with a panel presentation including members of the original editorial team.  This gathering is designed for community and place-based foundations, which, because of their local knowledge, are best positioned to help lead community change. With support from Knight Foundation, there is no registration fee for the seminar, which will take place at the JW Marriott Marquis Miami. Foundations can bring one senior staff member and one board member; registration is on a first-come, first-served basis until the seminar is full. Knight's funding also makes possible a reduced hotel room rate of $245 per night for seminar attendees, which is available only through the online seminar registration.  Please register today I look forward to seeing you. Best, Alberto Ibargüen President and CEO  John S. and James L. Knight Foundation   Copyright © 2016 John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, All rights reserved. You registered for this email list by applying for a Knight Foundation grant, or by joining at www.knightfoundation.org/signup, or by registering to attend an event sponsored by Knight Foundation. Our mailing address is: John S. and James L. Knight Foundation 200 South Biscayne Blvd. Suite 3300 Miami, FL 33131-2349 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

Rand in Iowa

How the US Government Works, sorta