Monday, October 20, 2025

Tuesday, 10/21 at Neighbor Night!



 See you tomorrow, 10/21 at Neighbor Night!
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THANK YOU FOR REGISTERING FOR OCTOBER NEIGHBOR NIGHT

Hi Neighbor,

Thank you for registering for this month's
Neighbor Night!
We look forward to seeing you tomorrow,
Tuesday, October 21st at 6:00pm.

If you are a first time Neighbor Night attendee, we encourage you to review the information below so you can make the most of your participation!

  • The evening will begin promptly at 6:00pm with dinner provided by our friends at The Colombian Spot


  • This is an interactive meeting so please come ready to create a safe SPACE for all attendees.

SPACE
  • After a quick introduction, attendees will be invited to bring questions, concerns and topics to the group for further discussion.

       Examples of this may include:

    • How can we bring outsiders to the neighborhood?

    • How can we get a better handle on litter, trash, & beautification of our neighborhood?


  • You will choose a topic and participate in a break out group to further the discussion.


  • Groups will report back and see if there is enough momentum to continue meeting about the topic or developing a new Action Pack.


  • Before we adjourn, you will have the chance to make an Offer, Request or Declaration to the group during the Marketplace.

     
    Examples may include things like:

    • I'm offering free pumpkins from my garden!

    • I'm requesting volunteers for an upcoming event!

    • I'd like to declare that the 2nd Farmer's Market was AMAZING!

This community meeting is a SPACE for sharing what matters to you and listening to what matters to others, with the goal of discovering new ways to work together! 


We look forward to seeing you tomorrow at 6:00pm, at the South Side Market House located at 12th & Bingham in Bedford Square.

See you tomorrow!

SouthSideCAN



Sunday, October 19, 2025

Want your children to do better at school? Playing sport is the answer

I'd add, certain sports are better than others. 
Plus, the arts and dance might be strong as well. And, certain programs are far better than others too. 


Want your children to do better at school? Playing sport is the answer https://share.google/oWFjuQhG1SbClsqjz




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Saturday, October 18, 2025

Fwd: 2025 Fire Prevention Week™ Theme: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home The Risks of Lithium-Ion Batteries

Subject: 2025 Fire Prevention Week™ Theme: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home The Risks of Lithium-Ion Batteries


As you may have noticed from these client appreciation emails, I am dedicated to building prosperity and community. I do this by sharing valuable information before, during, and after real estate transactions. Today, I am pleased to pass on information from The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) 2025 Fire Prevention Week™ Theme: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home The Risks of Lithium-Ion Batteries. If you know someone seeking exceptional service, I would be glad to assist them.

Understanding how to handle lithium-ion batteries safely is a simple but powerful way to prevent home fires and protect your household. Let's all "Charge into Fire Safety™" this Fire Prevention Week — and every week.
Learn more at: fpw.org

➡️ Find a safe drop-off location near you at: https://lnkd.in/ejjDNRFs

From Phones to Power Tools: Know the Risks of Lithium-Ion Batteries
Lithium-ion batteries power many of the electronics we use every day, smartphones, tablets, laptops, e-cigarettes, power and lawn tools, headphones, toys, and more. In fact, most rechargeable devices in our homes rely on these batteries.

While convenient and powerful, lithium-ion batteries can be dangerous if misused or damaged. They can overheat, catch fire, or even explode under certain conditions.

This year's Fire Prevention Week campaign encourages everyone to understand these risks and follow the Buy, Charge, and Recycle Safely approach.
Buy Only Listed Products

Purchase products that have been tested and certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory (such as UL or ETL).

Be cautious of online or store-bought items without clear safety labeling. These may pose a higher fire risk.

Charge Devices Safely
Use only the charger and cables that came with your device, or replacements approved by the manufacturer.

Charge on hard, flat surfaces — never on beds, couches, or under pillows.

Unplug devices when fully charged. Don't leave them charging overnight or unattended.

Recycle Batteries Responsibly
Never throw lithium-ion batteries in the trash or curbside recycling.

Improper disposal can cause fires in garbage trucks or recycling centers.

Instead, take them to a certified battery recycling facility.

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Monday, October 13, 2025

Swim Data Crisis Looms Large with USA Swimming Time Sharing


Is USA Swimming Holding the Sport Hostage? USA Swimming’s data drama is setting the sport back decades — and it’s hurting athletes, families, and innovation. Here's what they're not telling you...
Why Swim Times Are Disappearing Imagine training all year only for your swim times to vanish into thin air. This podcast exposes the growing blackout and the fight for data transparency.
The Swim Data Crisis No One Is Talking About Developers are quitting. Parents are confused. Swimmers are in the dark. The future of competitive swimming depends on solving this data nightmare.

 

In this candid conversation we hear about the growing crisis around swim meet result data—why PDF‑only posting is hurting athletes, coaches, and developers. Michael Krone explains the barriers, the mis‑interpretations of privacy rules, and what’s on the horizon.

What you’ll learn:

  • Why parsing PDFs for meet times is a dead‑end solution for the sport.
  • How LSEs misread USA Swimming’s privacy policy and are removing raw result files.
  • The impact on third‑party tools like MySwim IO and Swim Standards.
  • USA Swimming’s planned API rollout (estimated 4‑5 months) and its limitations.
  • Action steps for coaches, parents, and developers to push for open, accessible meet data.

Check out this episode!

Sunday, October 12, 2025

[412-code-talk] 25 years -- and out with a bang!

Hi Friends and Neighbors,

Outreach to this list has plugged along since 2000 when my frustration
drove me to run for Mayor in the City of Pittsburgh. The mayor then was
closing swim pools and rec centers and -- go figure -- one of his office
workers is mayor now and the city's only indoor swim pool, the Oliver Bath
House, has been closed since 2019.

Flash to this week's news, candidate for mayor, Corey O'Connor, son of
former Mayor Bob O'Connor, one of the loyal opponents in the 2021 campaign,
said that the rec centers of today are operating like it is still in the
1970s. Wrong. Today's recreational outlook for the city is way worse than
what was being offered back in the day.

Cory wants to win the November election and become the next mayor. I've
been dreaming and bucking for something much better, a VICTORY for the
city.

A recreation overhaul would begin with a rebirth of the ATHLETIC REFORM
TASK FORCE. We need to gather, talk, vent and plan as coaches, citizens,
taxpayers and stewards of our public life. That costs next to nothing --
when volunteers are called to participate.

* PLAYING WELL with OTHERS matters to me.

* * *

On a similar bit of news, it is time to introduce SARAH <https://CLOH.org>,
an AI Bot for Pittsburgh's South Side. She is just hatching as three
founding sponsors are needed for the proper launch.

Go to https://CLOH.org

* * *

As to that "out with a bang" part -- this email list is at its end of life.
They pull the plug at the end of the year.

Fwd: [412-code-talk] 25 years -- and out with a bang!



Hi Friends and Neighbors,

Outreach to this list has plugged along since 2000 when my frustration drove me to run for Mayor in the City of Pittsburgh. The mayor then was closing swim pools and rec centers and -- go figure -- one of his office workers is mayor now and the city's only indoor swim pool, the Oliver Bath House, has been closed since 2019. 

Flash to this week's news, candidate for mayor, Corey O'Connor, son of former Mayor Bob O'Connor, one of the loyal opponents in the 2021 campaign, said that the rec centers of today are operating like it is still in the 1970s. Wrong. Today's recreational outlook for the city is way worse than what was being offered back in the day. 

Cory wants to win the November election and become the next mayor. I've been dreaming and bucking for something much better, a VICTORY for the city. 

A recreation overhaul would begin with a rebirth of the ATHLETIC REFORM TASK FORCE. We need to gather, talk, vent and plan as coaches, citizens, taxpayers and stewards of our public life. That costs next to nothing -- when volunteers are called to participate. 

* PLAYING WELL with OTHERS matters to me.

* * *

On a similar bit of news, it is time to introduce SARAH, an AI Bot for Pittsburgh's South Side. She is just hatching as three founding sponsors are needed for the proper launch.


* * *

As to that "out with a bang" part -- this email list is at its end of life. They pull the plug at the end of the year. 



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Ta.
 
 
Mark Rauterkus       Mark.Rauterkus@gmail.com
Mark@Rauterkus.com    <--- causing lots of missed messages, sadly.
Webmaster, International Swim Coaches Association, SwimISCA.org
Coach at The Ellis School for Varsity & Middle School Swimming

412 298 3432 = cell

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