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[Highland Park] Re: Kitten for adoption
by Jessica Fritz 16 Jul '10

16 Jul '10

Kitten was successfully adopted! Yea! For anyone still looking, I know the ARL is teaming with kittens and cats. Stop by or check them out online. Best, Jessica ________________________________ From: Jessica Fritz <fritzj(a)ymail.com> To: neighborhood(a)highlandparkpa.com Sent: Tue, July 13, 2010 2:26:51 PM Subject: Kitten for adoption Baby kitten found in Bloomfield. I am guessing 2 months old. Very cute & friendly. orange ears and brown tabby body. Please call 412.519.3560 for more info. I am going out of town Saturday so will take him(her?) to the ARL if not adopted before. pics to come! . ________________________________ From: Allison Deasy <allison(a)unionproject.org> To: neighborhood(a)highlandparkpa.com Sent: Mon, July 12, 2010 6:38:22 PM Subject: [Highland Park] Stained Glass Volunteer Day Are you interested in learning about Stained Glass but don't want to take a whole class? Or do you just want to do something that helps your community? Union Project is having a Stained Glass Volunteer Day. When: Saturday, July 17, anytime between 9am-3:30pm What: cleaning stained glass windows to prepare for stained glass restoration class, wear grubby clothes, ages 15 and up, no experience necessary If you are interested or would like more information contact Jenna Vanden Brink jenna(a)unionproject.org, 412-363-4550 x 22.

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[Highland Park] need references
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16 Jul '10

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[Highland Park] del grosso coupons
by Dmarie1023＠aol.com 16 Jul '10

16 Jul '10

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[Highland Park] Help! I need somebody. Help! Not just anybody. Help! You know I need someone. HELP!
by noblechoder＠aol.com 16 Jul '10

16 Jul '10

The Garden Club coming for a visit next weekend (July 24 & 25th) and the weeds have taken over my garden while we were on vacation last week. I'm looking for someone to help me get ahead of the weeds before the Garden Club shows up next weekend and they drum me out of the Club! Project involves simple weeding. No digging or moving of plants. But it is a large garden and there are plenty of weeds. Looking for someone that can differentiate between a weed and a plant. Paying $8.00 per hour. I figure there are about 20 hours of weeds out there . . . Interested?

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[Highland Park] Energy Savings with Window Shades
by Anam 16 Jul '10

16 Jul '10

Hello HP Neighbors, For those of you who don't know, Hunter Douglas invented honeycomb shades in the 80s in response to the energy crisis of the 70s. Since then they have continued to improve on this innovative design and have more recently introduced the Duette Architella Honeycomb Shade. This shade is so energy efficient your purchase of them could qualify you for a Federal Tax Credit. For more information, follow this link http://www.hunterdouglas.com/tax-credit.jsp If you question how much a window shade can help with this issue, think again. I had a customer who ordered Duettes for two big picture windows in her small house. She called me back a few months later to order them for the rest of her house because she saw such a huge difference in her summer air conditioning bills. Hunter Douglas products are not the cheapest shades you can buy but they are definitely the best you can buy. They offer a lifetime warranty on all of their products. I've had numerous customers (and my own mother) tell me of their experiences in buying other brands only to experience problems 2 or 3 years after the purchase. If you are interested in getting more information or setting up a free consultation, please email or call me. As well, if you know a friend who is interested, in any neighborhood, please pass along my contact info. I also sell through Costco and they are currently running a nice promotion on Silhouette Shades. Many Thanks, Christy Fitzpatrick 412-897-8308

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[Highland Park] Farmers' Market Cooperative of East Liberty Update
by David Lagnese 16 Jul '10

16 Jul '10

> Market update for Saturday July 17th > > Local Produce > > The local produce continues to roll in. Please stop by on Saturday to check it out. The tomatoes and corn in particular are really coming in. That is the true sign that summer is here! Also, please check out the article at the bottom of this message about a new study that finds that much of the olive oil that is sold commercially as extra virgin is not in fact EVO. That is part of why we started bringing in the California olive oils. All of our oils are certified Extra Virgin by the California Olive Oil Council. Please give our oils a taste. > Here is a sampling of items that will be available..... > > Tomatoes (several varieties) > Lettuce > Cooking greens (chard, collards, kale) > Cucumbers > Zucchini & other squash > Beets > Micro greens > Green beans > Corn > Berries > Peaches > Onions > Brocoli > Cauliflower > > There may be a few surprises as well. > ************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************ > > Olive Oil > > We will have 5 oils to offer this week. All are Extra Virgin. > Stonehouse- House Blend > > Rancho Arroyo Grande- Leccino > > Rancho Arroyo Grande- Frantoio > > Olinda Ridge Farm- Mission\Manzanillo Blend (Organic) > > Corto Farm- Arbequina\Arbosana Blend > > We dispense the oil out of bulk containers into reusable bottles. All of the oils can be tasted before you buy them. We have 500ml and 250ml bottles for sale, but feel free to bring your own- we will fill any clean glass bottle. Since we are selling the oil by weight, you will not "overpay" when you buy small quantities. In fact I encourage people to buy small quantities so you are always using fresh oil. That give you an extra incentive to come back to the market often to get your bottles filled and to load up on all the other products offered at the market. > > > ****************************************************************************************************************************************** > > J.L. Kennedy Family Meat Stand > > Extra New York Strip Steaks > > And of course their usual variety of fresh meat, beef, pork and chickens. > > Please call all orders in to the farm #724-898-2316, from 9am—9pm on Mon-Fri. > > The Saturday stand # is 412-661-1875. > > ****************************************************************************************************************************************** > Kew Park Coffee Stand > > We will be brewing the Kew Park coffee and serving it with the light brown Caribbean sugar. > > We will have fresh squeezed OJ, grapefruit juice and lemon-aid. > ************************************************************************************************************************************************************************* > > > The Farmers’ Market Cooperative of East Liberty is located at 344 North Sheridan Ave., adjacent to the Home Depot parking lot. The market operates year round- and is open from 5 AM until 12 Noon every Saturday of the year. ************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************* > > > > The report is available online at http://olivecenter.ucdavis.edu/ > > > FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE > Contact: John Segale 916.960.5341 (office) > 916.600.1081 (cell) > > > New Study Finds Consumers Paying a Premium Price > For Cheap, Adulterated, Imported Olive Oil > Tests Prove 69% of Imported Oils Mislabeled As Extra Virgin Olive Oil > > BERKELEY, Calif. (July 15, 2010) -- Given America’s ongoing love affair with food, it is no surprise that sales of extra virgin olive oil in the U.S. have been surging. However, a new study just released concludes that consumers are frequently being ripped off when purchasing imported extra virgin olive oil as all too often the oil fails to meet the internationally-accepted standards because it may be oxidized, of poor quality, or adulterated and mislabeled as extra virgin olive oil. > > In tests of imported olive oils labeled as extra virgin and sold in California supermarkets and big box retail stores, 69% of the samples failed to meet internationally-accepted standards to be called “extra virgin olive oil” since the oils were deemed to be too old, poorly made and/or adulterated. The study was initiated to investigate a number of unconfirmed reports that imported olive oils available for purchase in the United States as “extra virgin” were actually lower quality oil. The University of California, Davis Olive Oil Chemistry Laboratory collaborated with the Australian Oils Research Laboratory to evaluate the quality of extra virgin olive oils sold on retail shelves in California. > > “Extra virgin” is the highest grade of olive oil and must be extracted from the olive without heat or solvents. International and U.S. Department of Agriculture standards also require that extra virgin olive oils meet specific criteria for chemical makeup and sensory qualities including flavor and aroma. Because of these required standards, extra virgin olive oil commands a top price. Federal law prohibits a company from not disclosing that it is selling a blend of oils on the label. Yet, olive oil can be exported to the United States and labeled as “extra virgin” even if the same oils would not meet the standards for “extra virgin” in Europe. In 2007, the United States imported more than 261,000 metric tons of oil branded as “extra virgin” – up from 163,000 metric tons ten years earlier. > > Each year in the U.S., consumers spend more than $720 million on olive oil. The California olive oil industry and many retailers have long been worried that consumers may be purchasing bottles labeled extra virgin olive oil but actually receiving something quite different. > > “Falsely branded olive oil is a very real threat to our industry. This is why we established a certification program to ensure that when consumers buy a California-produced olive oil with the Certified Extra Virgin seal on it, they know they are buying real extra virgin olive oil,” said Patty Darragh, executive director of the California Olive Oil Council. > > This is the first study of its kind by an American academic institution and the report details the study’s findings and names of the brands evaluated. In conducting the study, researchers bought fifty-two samples of 14 readily-available imported brands and 5 California brands of olive oil sold under extra virgin olive oil labels in supermarkets and big box stores throughout the state. The oils were divided and tested at the UC Davis Olive Oil Chemistry Laboratory and the Australian Oils Research Laboratory for a number of different sensory and chemical tests > > “The oils that failed our tests were defective such as rancidity and many of these oils did not taste good,” said Dan Flynn, executive director of the Olive Center at U.C. Davis. He added, “Before this study, we had anecdotal reports of poor quality olive oil being sold as extra virgin but now we have empirical proof.” > > It is hoped that studies like this can educate consumers on what to look for when making their purchasing decisions. Demand for extra virgin olive oil has soared in recent years thanks in part to cable food channels, celebrity chefs and the health benefits of the popular Mediterranean Diet. Food savvy American consumers are reaching for extra virgin olive oil to combine great taste and healthier choices. As a result, according to the latest figures, more than 75 million gallons of olive oil was sold in the U.S. in 2009, up from 47 million gallons just ten years ago. > > “This pivotal research will help the consumer know what real extra virgin olive oil is,” said Linda Sikorski, senior buyer at the Pasta Shop in Oakland, California. She added, “Consumers can always ask their specialty retailer for more information as well as trust the COOC seal for assurance of extra virgin olive oil produced in California. Hopefully this report will motivate the federal government to adopt tougher standards similar to the COOC to protect both American consumers and olive oil producers.” > > -end- > > Note to Media: > > For important consumer purchasing tips visit the California Olive Oil Council: http://www.cooc.com/tp: > > >

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[Highland Park] GIGANTIC Record/Music Sale--Sat. & Sun.--July 17 & 18--1126 North Highland Ave.
by rbedeian＠aol.com 15 Jul '10

15 Jul '10

Hello Friends, There will be a GIGANTIC Record & Music Sale this weekend--Saturday & Sunday--July 17 & July 18--at 1126 North Highland Ave, near the coffee shop. Featured in this sale are over 1,000 records. There will be at least 10 crates of JAZZ & SOUL LPS. There will be also boxes of other types of music for sale, including LOTS of Rock, Folk, and Bluegrass, and a wide assortment of CDS. The majority of the record albums are in near new condition. Many were played once or twice. In general, they are, including the CDS, in EXCELLENT condition!!! The sale will be from 9 AM to around 4 PM on both days. Thanks, George

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[Highland Park] in search of recommendation for heating and cooling contractor
by charles 15 Jul '10

15 Jul '10

all, i have a have a house i am gut renovating and need a contractor to install new ducts and furnace/ac. any thoughts appreciated. charles

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[Highland Park] GREAT DEAL ON STONE TILE, SINKS, ETC.!!!
by Sean Miller 15 Jul '10

15 Jul '10

Hello Neighbors!!! I have a great deal for everyone!!!! I work at Riverview Carpet and Flooring in Verona, and one of my stone vendors is going out of business and has given me great prices on some beautiful stone!! Here is their website so you can see all the selections. http://www.agoratile.com/home Attached to this email is an Excel spreadsheet with the prices of what they have left and the quantities. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED YOU MUST LET ME KNOW ASAP. I HAVE SAMPLES HERE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE THEM. REQUIREMENTS: - THE DEADLINE FOR ORDERING WILL BE FRIDAY, JULY 23RD. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT EVERYDAY THAT YOU WAIT OTHER PEOPLE ARE TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THESE DEALS!! - IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE PLACE YOUR ORDER ASAP. I WILL PLACE YOUR ORDER AS SOON AS YOU GIVE IT TO ME SO THAT YOUR ORDER IS RESERVED. - ALL ORDERS ARE FINAL AND PAYMENT IN FULL IS REQUIRED. - SHIPPING IS ADDITIONAL!! I WANT TO SHIP ONE LARGE ORDER TO SAVE ON SHIPPING... - ONCE I HAVE THE ORDERS IN NEXT FRIDAY, I WILL GET A SHIPPING QUOTE FOR THE TOTAL SHIPMENT... I WILL THEN CHARGE EACH ORDER A PORTION OF THE SHIPPING DEPENDING ON THE AMOUNT OF STONE YOU HAVE ORDERED... I WILL LET YOU KNOW OF THIS AMOUNT. - THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY!! DO NOT PASS IT UP!! Contact Info: Sean Miller Riverview Carpet and Flooring 516 Jones Street Verona, PA 15147 (p)412.828.7847 (f) 412.828.5714

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[Highland Park] Learn more about the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
by Keebler, Emily 15 Jul '10

15 Jul '10

Dear residents of Council District 7, Would you like to learn more about the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police? The Citizens Police Academy is a great opportunity to do so! In addition to hearing about the various departments within the Bureau from members of them, presenters cover topics such as Use of Force and the Pennsylvania Crimes Code. The class is a commitment - 15 sessions at 3 hours each, but well organized and very informative. The next class begins Wednesday, September 1st at the Police Training Academy on Washington Boulevard. For more information or to download an application, visit the following webpage: http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/police/html/citizens_police.html As a recent graduate, I would highly recommend the Citizens Police Academy and would be happy to answer any questions that you have about the class. Emily Emily Keebler * Office of Patrick Dowd * Pittsburgh City Council District 7 emily.keebler(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us <mailto:emily.keebler@city.pittsburgh.pa.us> * 412-255-2140 ________________________________ From: Emily Keebler [mailto:emilykeebler@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2010 2:13 PM To: Keebler, Emily Subject: Fw: New CPA Class ----- Forwarded Message ---- From: "Beidle, Jennifer" <Jennifer.Beidle(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us> Sent: Thu, July 15, 2010 9:00:12 AM Subject: New CPA Class Hello Everyone I will be starting a new CPA Class on September 1, 2010. The location will be the Pittsburgh Police Training Academy on Washington Blvd. If you know anyone that is interested in taking the class, please have them go to this site, and complete and submit an application. http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/police/html/citizens_police.html I will be contacting everyone in the fall to schedule ride alongs for those who have not gone yet. I apologize if it has been a while since you graduated and it has not been scheduled. I don't want to schedule anything for the summer. The Police Bureau is too busy right now to accommodate ride alongs. Thanks for your help in advance in recruiting students for the next CPA! Jen Beidle Jennifer Beidle, Lieutenant Training Academy Pittsburgh Bureau of Police 1395 Washington Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA 15206 (412)665-3600 Office (412)665-3756 Fax

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