Fwd: We Need Your Support, Please Sign The "End The Misinformation Letter"

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From: National Drowning Prevention Alliance <noreply@ndpa.org>

We are reaching out to you to discuss the misleading language being used to market and sell children's flotation devices.

View This Email In Your Browser End The Misinformation Forward To A Friend Dear Friends, At the National Drowning Prevention Alliance, part of our vision is to end childhood drowning - the single leading cause of death among children ages one to four.   One major challenge we face is the misleading and inaccurate information used to market and sell children's flotation devices commonly used by millions of parents. Some examples of these inaccuracies include: "learn to swim easily"  "parents can finally enjoy peace of mind" "increase their confidence in water"    This product messaging is misleading at best - deadly at worst. As a result of this language, many parents find themselves misusing the product and developing a false sense of confidence and security when it comes to their child's aquatic ability and safety.  Example: We need your help to "End The Misinformation" and save children's lives!  We encourage you to take a moment to hear directly from Nicole Hughes as she bravely shares her personal story. Nicole lost her 3-year old son, Levi, in a tragic drowning accident which followed a day of playing in the pool while wearing a flotation device. Her story is incredibly powerful, and tragically, much too common.   There has never been a study to show that the use of flotation devices help children learn to swim as these misleading messages claim. And while flotation devices may have a place when used appropriately under the close supervision of an adult - their use and efficacy must be studied and proven before such claims can be made. If you share our vision to end childhood drowning, we ask that you please sign our "End The Misinformation" letter that we will be bringing to the retail industry to call attention to and address misleading marketing claims.   SIGN HERE If you are a parent who has been impacted by a child drowning, we invite you to share your story to help shed light on this issue. Please know we are not asking for, or encouraging public shaming of any retailers or manufacturers via social media or otherwise.  We believe they – like many of us – have been unaware of this issue.  Instead, we aim to gather as many voices and signatures as possible to create an incredible groundswell of support to help ensure that no parent or child is misled by this language. Together with urgency and purpose, we can create change. Thank you for your courage and support, Adam Katchmarchi, Ph.D. Executive Director National Drowning Prevention Alliance Benjamin Hoffman, M.D. Chief Medical Advisor National Drowning Prevention Alliance   Forward To A Friend Copyright © 2022 National Drowning Prevention Alliance, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: National Drowning Prevention Alliance 1119 Church Street

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Fwd: ...in the parks. | LOVE

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From: Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy <awenk@pittsburghparks.org>

Welcome to the first edition of "...in the parks." This new email series will share exclusive stories from the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy about the wonders found in your regional, community, and neighborhood parks.  Read below and enjoy the very first story from this new original series. Love in the parks.   Delaney and Darren have a passion for parks and outdoor spaces. They currently call the Squirrel Hill North neighborhood home — right between Pittsburgh's Frick and Schenley Parks — the perfect location for these two park lovers who enjoy exploring their green spaces year-round.   "My partner and I love the outdoors – any chance to get out and enjoy nature makes us happy," Delaney explained. "We've enjoyed exploring so many parks over the years and as we've moved around the city. We probably visit Frick and Schenley Park the most since they're down the road and have tons of trails for running and hiking with our dog." Parks have played a pivotal role in Delaney and Darren's relationship — it's where they got engaged and promised one another a lifetime together.    "We got engaged along the Black Forest Trail while backpacking," Delaney said. "Darren popped the question early in the hike, so we had three days free of cell service to enjoy the engagement ourselves. It was beautiful being out in nature for it all."   Delaney and Darren decided to plant their own roots in Pittsburgh's parks by purchasing a commemorative tree in their favorite park to celebrate their upcoming wedding.    "We chose to purchase a tree to commemorate our wedding as it's a natural but lasting memento we can go back and visit," Delaney explained. "Trees represent life and growth, a fitting symbol of our marriage. We wanted something to honor our wedding that would positively impact the world and bring joy; a tree in a local park felt perfect."   Not only do Delaney and Darren enjoy exploring their parks, but they also love giving back to their parks.    "Supporting our parks supports our community. Parks provide places for play, discovery, and respite that anyone can access and enjoy," Delaney explained. "They allow one space to connect with nature and slow down; they are spaces for people to gather, learn, and celebrate. Parks strengthen their communities in many ways, and it's an honor to support them."   Special thanks to Delaney and Darren for sharing their heartfelt love story with us for our first edition of "...in the parks." Stay tuned for our next edition in March!   If you have a story you'd like to share about your explorations and adventures in the parks, please email Alana Wenk at awenk@pittsburghparks.org.  Special thanks to Delaney and Darren for sharing their heartfelt love story with us for our first edition of "...in the parks!" Stay tuned for our next edition in March. If you have a story you'd like to share about your explorations and adventures in the parks, please email Alana Wenk at awenk@pittsburghparks.orrg

Fwd: New Products from The Pi Hut! 📢

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Mini Camera Module, RP2040 Ethernet Board, Official Mouse Pad + MORE!

New Products! We've been adding LOTS of new products to the store recently, so here's a selection of our favs! We have a new Mini camera module for the Raspberry Pi (35mm!), an oh-so-swish Official RPi Mouse Pad, an RP2040 board and HAT with Ethernet, new superb ANSMANN power products and MORE! If there's anything else you'd like to see in the store, just let us know! To the Store! This Week's New Products Mini 5MP Camera Module for Raspberry Pi "Go shorty, it's your...photo!" This mini camera module for the Raspberry Pi is just 35mm tall yet packs a 5MP OV5647 sensor capable of still images up to 2592x1944 and video up to 1920x1080! The module uses a full-size 15-pin connection which is compatible with Raspberry Pi Model B boards (Pi4/3B+). The small size makes it handy for compact Raspberry Pi photography projects, custom 3D printed cases or just simply playing with the various camera commands. Buy a Mini Camera Module Official Raspberry Pi Mouse Pad Perfect for resting your arm, coffee, components...oh and a mouse! Don't grind your flash Official Raspberry Pi Mouse across your crumb-covered desk - treat it to this matching Official Raspberry Pi Mouse Pad! With a non-slip underside and soft-touch top, it's another great way to show your love for the little green board. The mouse pad has an exclusive Raspberry Pi 4 graphic on the front alongside the Raspberry Pi branding. Buy an Official Mouse Pad RP2040 Board with Ethernet (+ HAT version) An RP2040 Pico-format board with Ethernet (+ a HAT version too)! The WIZnet W5100S-EVB-Pico (snappy name huh?) uses the same pin layout as the Raspberry Pi Pico and includes a W5100S embedded ethernet controller, giving you the power of a Raspberry Pi Pico with Ethernet connectivity in a single board! There's also a HAT version available, great for adding to your existing Pico. Buy an RP2040 Board/HAT with Ethernet New ANSMANN Range Quality power for your projects! We're now an official stockist of ANSMANN products, including their great range of powerbanks, batteries and accessories! We've chosen ANSMANN to be our primary supplier of power-related products due to their high standards, excellent safety and testing measures and quality line of products. So whether you need batteries to drive your motors or power your micro:bit, a powerbank to feed your Pi or a charger to re-juice your rechargeables - you'll find everything you need in the store. Shop ANSMANN Products More New Products Bangle.js 2 Watch £76.80 View 850nm IR LED Modules £3.50 View Time Of Flight Laser Sensor £24.60 View Solar Power Manager £19.50 View Sky Blue PLA Filament (1.75mm, 1kg) £18.00 View M5Stack MQTT PoE Unit £38.90 View 2.8" HDMI IPS Touch Display for RPi £43.50 View Irrigation Board for Raspberry Pi £28.50 View