May 2010 - test-neighbhorhood@test.highlandparkpa.com

[Highland Park] Final Round of Stuff for Sale
by Kelly Weinheimer 02 May '10

02 May '10

Here's the final round of stuff for sale as we prepare to move. * * Email me if you are interested in any of the following items (click here<http://www.flickr.com/photos/kelvicious/sets/72157623736448977/> for photos of the items on my flickr page)*. *** *Cash only, you pick up.* Thanks! Kelly Weinheimer & Christopher Conard Sportcraft Ping-Pong Table - $50 The surface of this table is coming off (it's like one big sticker), but it is in otherwise excellent condition. Surface can be replaced. Includes paddles and net. Wright Magazine Rack - $25 >From the Art Institute of Chicago. Ikea Shoe Rack - $5 Wafflemaker - $10 Brand new, never opened. Ikea Table - $35 29.5" x 59" - Would be nice for an office or kid activities! Mission Style Stained Glass Lamp - $60 Base illuminates. Ikea Wire Basket Storage Unit (w/top) - $30 6 wire drawers Ikea Wire Basket Storage Unit (w/o top) - $25 6 wire drawers Media Console - $175 >From Ballard Designs (here's the console listed on Ballard's website<http://www.ballarddesigns.com/Furniture/Media-Furniture/Cooper-Media-Consol…>), was $400, only 1 year old. Excellent condition. *Vintage Dining Table/4 Chairs/Hutch - $100 *Really cool vintage dining set from my grandparents' home. We love this furniture but it needs some TLC and we just don't have the time. Table includes extra leaf and the hutch includes sliding glass inserts.

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[Highland Park] Hiring Part-time Executive Assistant
by Thomas Dickson 02 May '10

02 May '10

East Liberty based consultant is seeking to hire assistant to handle general clerical and projects for consulting, mortgage and real estate businesses. See below for job description. Assistant will work a minimum of 4 hours per day at least 3 days a week. Pay is $15 per hour. Interested candidates should email tom(a)mysalesally.com Executive Assistant - Performs administrative duties for executive management. Responsibilities may include screening calls, making travel and meeting arrangements, and customer relations. Requires strong computer and internet research skills. Also calls for flexibility, excellent interpersonal skills, project coordination experience, and the ability to work well with all levels of internal management and staff, as well as outside clients and vendors

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[Highland Park] two posts, two marathons
by Suzi 02 May '10

02 May '10

Just posted pictures from this year's and last year's marathons at the "I heart highland park <http://ihearthighlandpark.blogspot.com>" blog. Enjoy, and share your memories in the comments!! -- Suzi pghgurl30(a)gmail.com She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. (Proverbs 31:25)

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[Highland Park] [Tazza D'Oro] Favorite scenes from mile 20ish of the Pittsburgh Marathon
by Amy 02 May '10

02 May '10

Tazza D'Oro has posted a new item, 'Favorite scenes from mile 20ish of the Pittsburgh Marathon ' Despite the rain we had a tremendous turnout at our annual Tazza D'Oro marathon party! The runners ran down N. Highland Ave and turned left onto Bryant Street. We were located between mile 20 and 21. Check out a few of my favorite pictures. Many thanks to Senator Ferlo for co-hosting the party - what an [...] You may view the latest post at http://www.tazzadoro.net/2010/05/favorite-scenes-from-mile-20ish-of-the-pit… You received this e-mail because you asked to be notified when new updates are posted. Best regards, Amy tazzadoro(a)earthlink.net

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[Highland Park] Top soil available
by JeanJon＠aol.com 02 May '10

02 May '10

We have a pile of decent top soil in our driveway, for the taking. Call if you are interested. Jean Clickner 412.362.3112

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[Highland Park] PETER THOMAS ROTH SUNSCREEN FOR SALE
by Francine DiFranza 02 May '10

02 May '10

FROM THE PETER THOMAS ROTH WEBSITE TODAY. I HAVE SOME OF THESE FOR SALE FOR ONLY $12 EACH. THIS IS A FANTASTIC SUNSCREEN! 412-901-5753 Continuous Sunscreen Mist SPF 30 An easy to use, convenient, oil-free continuous mist with SPF 30 and anti-oxidant vitamin E. One-touch spray works at any angle without clogging – even upside down. Regular Price: $28.00 On Sale For: $23.80 | 6 fl oz | PDK: #719

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[Highland Park] National Geographic maps
by msaenz＠pitt.edu 02 May '10

02 May '10

Maps are gone! Thanks to all who responded. Mayte Sáenz Robles

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[Highland Park] Responses to "Kindle or Nook?"
by Denny 02 May '10

02 May '10

The jury is still out for me. I received lots of responses and I thank all of those that did respond. I had hoped to discover the underlying reason for choice in the head to head battle, but obviously, it comes down to personal preference. Or, the best scenario, received it as a gift! As you will see in the following replies, Kindle owners were the ones, hands down, who replied. I have to surmise that the majority of respondents on this list, truly love their Kindle, and took a few moments to express this. If there are any Nook owners out there, it would be great to hear from you and your reasons for choosing the Nook. And the one person who answered with the Sony e-reader... Thank you too, it's on sale this week at Best Buy for $149 Desperately trying to not fall into BetaMax/VHS trap Thanks Again! d. ---------------------------- I love my Kindle. Best feature is the ability to download 2 chapters of the book for free to see if you like it! also the selection can't be beet with amazon. ---------------------------- I love my Kindle. About half of this is from the device itself. Light, easy on the eyes, readable in bright sunlight. (But the display is not back-lit. You need a clip-on light if you want to read in the dark). The other half is the ease of sampling and buying books. You can read the first chapter of any Kindle book for free. Purchasing is a one-click operation, with immediate download. During lunch recently, I sampled three books and purchased two. I've purchased books to read on a flight while sitting on the airplane while boarding. >From playing with both, my sense is that the Nook hardware is a bit ahead of the Kindle, but the overall Kindle user experience is much better (set-up, sampling, purchasing). I also appreciate that the Kindle app runs on PC, iPhone, and iPad. If I choose to purchase an iPad, I can read my Kindle library there. A note of warning - the e-Ink display (Kindle and Nook) does not handle tables or graphics well. Navigation is a bit clunky. The e-readers are great for novels, but I still buy most non-fiction (e.g., technical books) in print. ---------------------------- I have not tried any of these yet, but I have used many kind of phones which seem to be very similar. I like the Android experience much better than most any other. I believe they will also make the best tablets http://www.androidcentral.com/android-powered-ereader-kindle<http://www.androidcentral.com/android-powered-ereader-kindle> ----------------------------- I don't have either of those. I have the Sony Reader (not the touch one). It's very nice, easy to use, the Sony e-Reader store has a big selection and they are in the process of hooking up with Libraries. The Sony one is nice also because you can download your music from an existing library into you reader so its pretty nice. Any of them are great I like mine just fine. -------------------------------------- I got a Kindle as a gift and LOVE it! ----------------------------------- i have heard good things about the nook, but then it's just someone else's opinion. i don't know anyone who owns an e-reader. if u buy me one, i'll let u know how i like it. ---------------------------------- I don't know much about the Nook but love my Kindle ---------------------------------- my daughter (17) took one to europe with us over spring break and had a great time. she only had books on the device and i think she had about 25 both required reading for school and fun reading. She totally enjoyed it and had no trouble finding places to recharge in the airports in spain and germany (they had recharging stations for all sorts of electronic devices. Lots of people stopped to ask about her preferences for the kindle - it was a conversation starter in several airports. -------------------------------------- I did lots of research, and purchased the Kindle, and love it. I have received lots of free downloads, books that I loved reading. The most expensive book is $9.00, but I have yet to purchase a book for even that. It has features that I love cause it reads to you also, for most downloads. My best friend purchased the Nook, and has had lots of problems with it, and I have had no problems with mine. She is on her third one cause hers keep freezing. Mine has not given me an ounce of trouble and I have had it since Christmas. Thanks for your input. It would be interesting to see if your girlfriends Nook runs better after this current software upgrade to 1.3. Have her look. I saw there was a link on the Barnes and Noble website to get the download just this past week. lemme know what she thinks. Thanks! d. I will let you know. She might already have the upgrade for the new one she just traded last week, and she only bought hers about one month ago. I will let you know. The nook does not read to you, which was important to me, for it is hard for me to read at night after I use an eye drop that I need to use before bed. The Kindle does. ------------------------------------------- I have had a kindle for almost a year and would love to answer any questions you may have. I cannot imagine life without now.

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[Highland Park] wanted to buy: bike trailer
by Mary Beth Steisslinger 01 May '10

01 May '10

Hey neighbors, i have a friend who is looking to do a bike trek and wants to buy some sort of trailer, one wheel is best, but open to any type of trailer, even one that is partially built or needs repair. Mary Beth Steisslinger

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[Highland Park] Color Me Mine to Host Mother's Day Tea!
by allison rhodes 01 May '10

01 May '10

Our annual Mothers Day Tea Party is Sunday May 9th, 2010 Call us to reserve your table! 412-421-2909 Reservations are being taken for the following time slots: 11am-1pm, 1pm-3pm, 3pm-5pm. $25 required deposit (Visa, Mastercard, Discover accepted over the phone, check or cash in our store, we need an accurate head count for our caterer) covers you and mom, studio fee for two(normally $9 each)and ALL YOU CAN EAT catered specialty teas, pastries and hors de oeuvres! Sign up for your free facial...PLUS free beauty products to take home! Allison M. Rhodes Color Me Mine 5887 Forbes Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15217 412-421-2909 masrhodes(a)yahoo.com www.colormemine-pittsburgh.com

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