Fwd: Monday Livestream: A Policy Discussion on the Future of Local News

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From: John Sands, Knight Foundation

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View this email in your browser ↗  Dear Friend, On Monday morning, I hope you will join us via livestream for the launch of a new study by Gallup and Knight Foundation, and a timely discussion on the future of local news.  As news publishers compete with search engines and digital platforms for both attention and advertising revenue, local outlets across the nation are facing a financial crisis. The strain – especially for the local newspaper industry – has hollowed out many newsrooms, leaving some communities without a fundamental democratic institution.    Using new Gallup/Knight research as a starting point, this event will explore the spectrum of policy approaches to these challenges.  See details below. We hope you will join us.  Public Good or Private Enterprise? A Policy Discussion on the Future of Local News Monday, Nov. 18, 8:30 - 10 a.m. ET Livestream online at kf.org/localnewsfinances Panelists: Penelope Muse Abernathy: Knight Chair in Journalism and Digital Media Economics, University of North Carolina Danielle Coffey​: Senior Vice President and General Counsel, News Media Alliance Howard Husock: Vice President, Research and Publications and Senior Fellow, Manhattan Institute and Contributing Editor, City Journal Chris Lewis: President and CEO, Public Knowledge Ben Monnie, Director, Global Partnership Solutions, News & Publishing, Google News Initiative  at Google (Google News Initiative) Copyright © 2019 John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, All rights reserved.  John S. and James L. Knight Foundation 200 S. Biscayne Blvd, Suite 3300 Miami, FL 33131

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Fwd: How Getting Hit By A Car Made Her A Better Coach

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From: Dr. Rob Bell <drrobbell@drrobbell.com>

I fell off a cliff in college, but I was a loser at the time...

Please subscribe and leave a review LISTEN TO EPISODE 43 HERE Paul Higgins- Having a Kidney Transplant was a Blessing!! I fell off an 80-foot cliff and was badly injured. But, I was a kid, drunk, and walked off. Donita, on the other hand, was a teacher, mother, wife, a swim coach. She was motivated! She loved setting big goals! She had a goal to ride her bike across the entire United States! On her very last training ride, the day before she was to fly out to California to start her ride, she was struck on her bike by a car flying past. The amazing story of mental toughness, gratitude, and perspective, by this inspiring coach, is why I do this podcast. Her story of faith and mindset during recovery will leave you in awe! Please subscribe so you don't miss an episode. LISTEN TO THE ENTIRE EPISODE HERE 3:30 Donita getting hit by a car. 6:42 Donita describes the details of her cycling accident. 9:45 Her first true memory after being hit. 10:35 The significant people involved in her rehabilitation process. 14:12 Her mindset and faith during recovery. 16:45 The power of prayer: truly the only way I survived. 17:45 How having an athletic mindset transformed her healing process. 20:34 Our difficulty lies in how we see our injury. 23:42 The perspectives and gratitude gained as a result of her injury. 25:25 Meeting the woman who struck her with her car: I wanted to be able to help her. 27:38 Donita describes how this incident made her a better person in all areas of her life. 28:34 I am where I am right now because of this accident. 28:56 Donita gives examples of how her coaching has changed. 31:45 The questions she asked herself while laying in the hospital bed. 32:21 The parallels between coaching and her recovery. 33:29 The positive changes that have been made for her swim team. 34:13 Looking at her athletes as a whole with empathy and compassion. 36:01 The life lessons from sports are more important than the wins and losses. 38:18 Donita's advice to parents. 39:29 Continuing to bike after her accident. 41:37 Her daily biking goal now: go faster. 45:21 Where I am today would not have happened without thousands of people. Dr. Rob Bell is a Mental Toughness Coach. His company DRB & associates is based in Indianapolis.  Some clients have included: Indy Eleven, University of Notre Dame, Marriott, and Walgreens. Has worked with Executive athletes, champions on the PGA Tour, USTA National Champion, and Olympic medalists. 6 Natural Ways To Reduce Stress Stress and anxiety are major problems for many Americans. When stress becomes extreme, your mental, emotional, and physical health all suffer. Fortunately, there are things that you can do to reduce your anxiety and improve your quality of life. Here are six natural stress management techniques that you can try. 6 Natural Ways to Reduce […] Principles of Use of the ADI-R The Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R) assists with the diagnosis of autism in individuals of all ages. It may also be used as a tool for assessing related disorders known as Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs). The ADI-R is an extended interview that produces a range of information.   The interviewer administering the ADI-R must be experienced, […] 5 Convincing Reasons Why You Must Challenge Yourself 5 Convincing Reasons Why You Must Challenge Yourself Let's be blunt here, staying in your comfort zone seems nice and cozy. And, it is. At least for a while. But, if you want to get better, you must challenge yourself.  We build walls around us by staying warm & cozy and remaining in our comfort […] How To Not Feel Bad About Yourself (INFOGRAPHIC) How To Not Feel Bad About Yourself No one can tell you how you should feel. Feeling good all of the time is not a goal, because if we never struggle with adversity, can we truly appreciate everything? Adversity and struggle provide us with perspective and humility which lead to gratitude. What matters more is […] 5 Super Effective Ways To Respond To Adversity (INFOGRAPHIC) 5 Ways to Respond to Adversity I've written six books on mental toughness and in NO FEAR: A Simple Guide to Mental Toughness, the concept of respond, don't react was a huge component of mental toughness. I was caddying in a professional PGA Tour event and I caused my golfer a two-shot penalty. My golfer was […] 7 Awesome Facts Of Super Bowl Champions (INFOGRAPHIC)  7 Awesome Facts of Super Bowl Champions The Super Bowl may not represent the two overall best teams of the season, however, it does represent the two teams that played the best. The nature of upsets and playoffs allow anything to happen, which is why we love it.  The margin between winning and losing is […] Stay Focused: How Hall Of Famers Think Stay Focused: How Hall of Famers Think       The following blog post is an excerpt from the book- The Hinge: The Importance of Mental Toughness        Here is how the mental game works. We are not only working on our own game, but we are also working on ourselves. The skills […] Accountability is the missing sauce of mental toughness Accountability is the missing sauce of mental toughness I knew training for my ironman would be hard. I had approximately 90 days to prepare for this grueling 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, and 26.2-mile run. Which part of the race or training would be most difficult for you? The bike was the hardest for me, namely […] Vicarious or Supportive Sport Parents? Vicarious Or Supportive Sport Parents Do you live through your child or with your child? This post is an excerpt from the book- Don't "Should" on Your Kids: Build Their Mental Toughness Your child is having a great season as the post-season approaches. He or she is worried. 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50th anniversary issue of the GASP newsletter

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Hello GASP Friends,

We've just celebrated GASP's 50th anniversary! And to top it off, we have published a 50th anniversary issue of the GASP Hotline, our semiannual newsletter. This may be your first time receiving a link to our digital, full-color version of the Hotline, but we wanted to make sure we didn't miss sending it to any of our friends and supporters.

Take a look inside for inspiring stories about our award winners; remembrances from a founding member of GASP; fun details about our historical mascot, Dirty Gertie; photos from our anniversary gala; and much more in this expanded version of our regular newsletter. Here's the full list of content:

 - Michelle Madoff Award of Environmental Excellence Winners Honored
 - GASP's Key Accomplishments in 50 Years
 - GASP at 50: Remembrances from an Original GASPer
 - October 1 Proclaimed "GASP Day"
 - After 50 Years: Remembering GASP Founder Michelle Madoff
 - Just Call Him Richard: Son of Dirty Gertie Unearthed at GASP Archives
 - 50th Anniversary Gala
 - GASP's Founding Activists an Inspiration for Citizen Environmentalists book
 - GASP's Legacy
 - Thank You Event Sponsors
 - Spotlight on a GASP Staff Member: Amanda Gillooly

Finally, be sure to check out our new online store with GASP's 50th anniversary commemorative items.

If you are not interesting in receiving two email messages a year with a link to the GASP newsletter, it's easy to unsubscribe using the link below or you can simply reply to this message with your request.

Thanks for your interest in GASP as we work together for cleaner air!

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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) 

Coach of the Duquesne University Club Swim Team

http://CLOH.org

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Obesity and Overweight for Professionals: Data and Statistics: U.S. Obesity Trends | DNPAO | CDC

Pass the chips and check out the cool animated map on this page.

Obesity and Overweight for Professionals: Data and Statistics: U.S. Obesity Trends | DNPAO | CDC

• http://templatelab.com/us-obesity-trends/

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Fwd: 2020 Aspen Ideas Programming Announced

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From: Aspen Ideas <AIF.newsletter@aspeninst.org>

Announcing program tracks for the 2020 Aspen Ideas Festival!   Influential business leaders, scientists, artists, policy makers, tech innovators and the like will plunge into topics that demand thoughtful consideration. We'll appraise the state of women across the globe, and probe the American Idea — is it approaching its shelf life? We'll feature explorers in search of the unknown, and talk about when life comes apart. We'll grapple with China's emerging role as a superpower, and celebrate rebels who are changing the world for the better. Check out the spectrum of topics that will drive conversations and spark wonder. Festival 1 program tracks (June 27 - 30) Festival 2 program tracks (June 30 - July 3) Health program tracks (June 24 - 27) Join us for the 16th annual Aspen Ideas Festival where the world's greatest minds will provoke, inform, and challenge you.     Registration opens November 13! Register online at aspenideas.org

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Fwd: Interested in education public policy?

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From: Ohio University <alumni@ohio.edu>

Learn to effect change in OHIO's Education Public Policy online certificate program! View this email in your browser Interested in education public policy? Want to be a leader and advocate for your profession? This graduate-level 12-month online certificate program is for you! Ohio University's Patton College of Education and the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs have partnered to offer the Education Public Policy and Leadership Certificate (EPPLC) program, an engaging yearlong online program that begins January 2020. The EPPLC was created to facilitate greater understanding of educational public policymaking and provide professionals experience in real-world theory and practice. The program will also foster leadership and advocacy in the education public policy arena. To accomplish this, your online coursework will culminate in a three-day networking and capstone experience in Washington, D.C. Students in the program will represent various vocations, such as K-12 school districts, national and international government agencies, legislative offices, professional associations, civic and private organizations, non-governmental organizations, foundations, organizations that interface with educational entities, philanthropic organizations, and embassies. This will result in a thorough exploration of the topic from different vantage points and experience, leaving you with a strong command of education public policy development, analysis, implementation, evaluation, and advocacy. The EPPLC program is a dynamic 12-month experience that will forever connect you with a network of peers and increase your employability in the education public policy arena. Visit our website for further information, or contact Dr. Dwan V. Robinson at EPPLC@ohio.edu. Learn more Application deadline: November 30, 2019 © 2019 Ohio University Patton College of Education 1 Ohio University Athens OH 45701

Fwd: City Councilmen Rev. Ricky Burgess and R. Daniel Lavelle Introduce Legislation to Combat Racism in Pittsburgh

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Published: 10.22.2019 Contact: Daniel Wood D6 Staff District 6 412-255-2134 daniel.wood@pittsburghpa.gov
City Councilmen Rev. Ricky Burgess and R. Daniel Lavelle Introduce Legislation to Combat Racism in Pittsburgh