Fwd: Welcome to the campaign! We have three weeks.

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From: Lisa Middleman, Esq.

August 1st is our moment of truth.

View this email in your browser Friends, My name is Lisa Middleman! As many of you know, I am running for District Attorney here in Allegheny County - to repair our deeply broken criminal justice system, the greatest stain on the collective conscience of this county. For those of you who don't know about our campaign - read up on WESA, in the Post-Gazette, in Public Source, and elsewhere.  But most of you know me. And you know our current DA. And you know that this election is the critical battle for our criminal justice system, and for the soul of Allegheny County. So I ask for your help. ***** On August 1st: 1) We will file our petition signatures! We need over 10k to be assured of getting on the ballot.  2) We will bring together a massive coalition of people from across this county for our campaign kickoff. Our movement is growing. In order to get on the ballot - and build the movement we need - we must grow faster. Sign up to petition! Sign up to turn people out to the kickoff! This happens with your help or it doesn't happen at all. The water's warm. Dive in. And of course - if you have no time to give - we can always accept your money instead! Thank you for all your support. Very truly yours, -- Lisa Middleman, Esq lisamiddlemanDA@gmail.com   Friends of Lisa Middleman 2615 Glenchester Road Wexford, PA.

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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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Fwd: Don't miss registration for the Kids Triathlon!

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From: Habitat Pittsburgh Kids Triathlon

There's just one week left to register for South Park and two weeks for North Park!

July 20th, 2019 Ages 7-12 July 27th, 2019 Ages 7-15 Mark, there's just one week left to register for the South Park race and two weeks left for North Park!      Pre-Race-Day registration ends Wednesday at noon the week of each triathlon (7/17 for South Park and 7/24 for North Park). Race-Day registration costs $5 extra and does not guarantee your athlete a t-shirt. Don't miss out, click the buttons above to register now!       Also don't forget about our Pre-Race meeting at 6:30pm the Friday evening before each race. We help the kids become familiar with the course and allow parents ask questions. Athletes receive a t-shirt to tie-dye, a medal upon finishing, and trophies for the top 3 boy and girl finishers in each age bracket. It's is a fun, healthy summer activity for young athletes and helps Habitat Pittsburgh provide decent, affordable homeownership to local, limited-income families.      Already registered? Consider starting a fundraiser to support Habitat Pittsburgh! The process is quick, easy, and secure. Your fundraising helps Habitat Pittsburgh provide decent, affordable homeownership to local, limited-income families. Just click the link below to begin raising money to support affordable homeownership in your community. The top three fundraisers will win a gift card from Pro Bike+Run. Start Fundraising Copyright © 2019 Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you have either been involved with or shown interest in Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh's Kids Triathlon. Our mailing address is: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh 6435 Frankstown Ave Ste 100 Pittsburgh, PA 15206-4055 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

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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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Fwd: Summer Dreamers Academy Celebrates 10 Years

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From: Superintendent Hamlet <superintendenthamlet@pghschools.org>
Date: Wed, Jul 10, 2019 at 9:38 AM
Subject: Summer Dreamers Academy Celebrates 10 Years
To: Superintendent Hamlet <superintendenthamlet@pghschools.org>

Dear Stakeholder,

 

As the days of summer stretch ahead of us, I'm pleased to report that the children of the Pittsburgh Public Schools continue to engage in active learning that has made this season so memorable — for children, faculty, and staff alike.

Tomorrow, July 11th — as part of Summer Learning Week — our District will commemorate 10 Years for the award-winning Summer Dreamers Academy with an event at the Energy Conservation Center from 5 – 7 PM. I hope that you will have the opportunity to visit our Summer Dreamers sites to see why this program has captured the hearts and imaginations of both participants and facilitators.

 

Summer Dreamers Academy combines elements of learning with exciting, hands-on experiences that truly give education a tangible purpose for students. For example, imagine how in a single summer, a child can grow from riding a bike for the very first time to learning how to maintain the bike and cycle on a 100-mile overnight trip, then pen an opinion piece about the value of bike trails based on what they learned first-hand. Imagine watching 185 adults attending the faculty and staff kickoff as though it were a long-awaited family reunion — adults who could be taking the summer off to decompress, but are so energized by the experience that they look forward to working with Summer Dreamers instead.

 

This year, approximately 1,675 children from pre-K through 8^th grade are participating in this camp. And in 2019, for the first time, PPS is pilot-testing a model for a more inclusive camp for students with special needs, who previously participated in separate programming. From dance to flag football to Star Wars to designing websites, Summer Dreamers enjoy a variety of activities in a nurturing, productive environment from June through late July, exposing them to opportunities they might not otherwise experience. Each day, campers participate in a 90-minute literacy block and a 90-minute math block to support their academic growth and fight summer learning loss, so they arrive at school prepared to succeed.

 

Research by the RAND Corporation through the Wallace Foundation's National Summer Learning Project shows that regular attendance at high-quality summer programs leads to 20 to 25% typical annual learning gains in both math and language arts. And this year, we are pleased to report that Summer Dreamers was honored by HundrED, an internationally recognized nonprofit that seeks and shares K-12 innovations globally. This progress would not have been possible without the generous support we have received from The Grable Foundation, Heinz Endowments, and The Wallace Foundation. 

 

I invite you to join us in celebrating this truly innovative approach that opens the door to a lifelong love of learning.

 

Yours in education,

 

 

Dr. Anthony D. Hamlet

Superintendent of Schools

Pittsburgh Public Schools

341 South Bellefield Avenue. Pittsburgh, PA  15213

412-529-3600 (W)  |   412-622-3604 (F)  |superintendenthamlet@pghschools.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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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Fwd: The IMF & World Bank as enemies of justice . . .

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From: John H

Continuing with economic issues, attached is an excellent interview with renowned economist and economic historian Michael Hudson discussing the post-WW2 operations of the IMF and World Bank as insurers of de facto colonialism intended to compel third-world nations to remain indebted to and dependent upon the United States by controlling the access to Dollar-based money and banking operations.  This insures that these nations will remain exporters to the U.S. rather than developing their own independent economic bases in support of their own populations.  This results in these nations remaining poor and underdeveloped and explains why sanctions imposed by the U.S. are so destructively effective.

John 

 

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Mark Rauterkus       Mark@Rauterkus.com 

Executive Director of SKWIM USA, a 501(c)(3)

The Pittsburgh Project - swim coach and head lifeguard

Coach at The Ellis School for Swimming, T&F and Triathlon

Pittsburgh Combined Water Polo Team & Renegades (Masters) 

http://CLOH.org

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Fwd: 4th of July Registration Sale!

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From: Habitat Pittsburgh Kids Triathlon <sehart@pittsburghhabitat.org>
Date: Thu, Jul 4, 2019 at 8:29 AM
Subject: 4th of July Registration Sale!
To: Mark <mark@rauterkus.com>

Get 10% off using code JULY4 until this Sunday

July 20th, 2019 Ages 7-12 July 27th, 2019 Ages 7-15 Start Fundraising Mark, use discount code JULY4 to save 10% between now and Sunday! Register your kids today for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh's 19th annual Kids Triathlon Series and use discount code JULY4 to save 10% (offer lasts until July 7)! Athletes receive a t-shirt to tie-dye, a medal upon finishing, and trophies for the top 3 boy and girl finishers in each age bracket. A Pre-Race meeting is held the evening before each race to get the kids familiar with the course and let parents ask any questions. It's is a fun, healthy summer activity for young athletes and helps Habitat Pittsburgh provide decent, affordable homeownership to local, limited-income families. Already registered? Consider starting a fundraiser to support Habitat Pittsburgh! The process is quick, easy, and secure. Just click the link above to begin raising money to support affordable homeownership in your community. The top three fundraisers will win a gift card from Pro Bike+Run. Copyright © 2019 Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you have either been involved with or shown interest in Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh's Kids Triathlon. Our mailing address is: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh 6435 Frankstown Ave Ste 100 Pittsburgh, PA 15206-4055 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

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Mark Rauterkus       Mark.Rauterkus@gmail.com
Swimming and Water Polo Coach, Schenley High School, Pittsburgh, PA
http://CLOH.wikia.com
412 298 3432 = cell