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[Highland Park] Power of 32 Community Conversation
by John Stephen 30 Jul '10

30 Jul '10

Hello Neighbors, For all those that think regionally, the Young Preservationists are hosting a Power of 32 Community Conversation at the Union Project next Thursday, Aug. 5, at 6:00 p.m. The Power of 32 is a citizen driven dialogue to generate ideas and an action plan toward a vision for our region in 2025. For more info visit powerof32.org Registration details for the local sessions are below: East End Community Conversation - August 5 Location: Union Project 801 North Negley Avenue Pittsburgh, PA, 15206 Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Register Here: http://www.powerof32.org/event/east-liberty-friendship-community-conversati… Hope to see you there, Sincerely, John Stephen

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[Highland Park] Bed for sale
by Mary Withrow 30 Jul '10

30 Jul '10

Hi, I have a twin-sized Original Mattress Factory Regency Luxury Firm, (made locally) only one year old, with box spring and frame. Asking $150 and can deliver. Let me know. Thanks! Mary Withrow Mary Kennedy Withrow

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[Highland Park] A very polite thief.
by Toby Smith 30 Jul '10

30 Jul '10

We live on the 900 block of Sheridan. I just had the most surreal experience. Because of a neighbor's dog who was barking all night tonight, my wife and I happened to be up at 4:30am; that's a whole other story. Anyway, I'd just come back in the front door from walking our own dog, who wondered what the hell we were doing up at such an hour. As we were getting ready to go back upstairs, my wife said "Looks like someone's coming to the door." Sure enough, someone's walking up the front steps to our porch with a flashlight. I figured it was probably another groggy neighbor annoyed with the dog barking and saw that I was up and about. After all, I'd just walked into the house at most 30 seconds earlier. I head to the door and the person sees me, turns around, and starts walking back down the steps to the sidewalk. I open the door and say "Hey! What's going on?" It's a young black guy, less than 20, about 5' 9" or so. He doesn't run away or get confrontational; he keeps inching away, but this one's a conversationalist. "I thought I saw some fence cutters," he says. Oh, right. That explains things. Carry on. "You thought you saw what?" Maybe I wasn't hearing him right. "Fence cutters, sir. I thought I saw some on the porch." I know if I were a character on Law and Order I'd be much better at this, but I found it hard to even come up with a followup question at this point. I mean, here I am, talking to a guy who's prowling the neighborhood, my front porch, looking for tools. And telling me about it. "So wait. Even if there WERE fence cutters up here, they'd be mine. Not yours. Right?" "That's right, sir. I'm sorry." This is indescribably weird. "So what would you need fence cutters for even if you found some?" "I'm really sorry, sir. I'm just a simple thief. I know it's wrong. I don't know." Still polite. And strangely honest. Pushing my luck, I asked if he lived around here (no), and what his name was. Thiery, it sounded like. He might have been lying, but really, I think he was too stunned to lie. When last we saw Thiery the polite, non-local simple thief, he was heading down Sheridan towards Jackson. We filed a report, of course. Maybe I should've tried to tackle him. Or invited him in so he could tell me more about himself. I think there's a chance the latter might actually have worked. Ahhhhh, the subtle joys of city life.

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[Highland Park] Laser Hair Removal SUMMER SALE
by Meg Reilly 30 Jul '10

30 Jul '10

Hello neighbors, This is a really good deal for laser hair removal. I've used this place and they are very professional. Please note that you can pick one area for the deal and it must be paid by the end of August. Meg ----- Forwarded Message ---- From: "eastsidelaser(a)aol.com" <eastsidelaser(a)aol.com> Sent: Thu, July 29, 2010 3:03:18 PM Subject: SUMMER SALE I APOLOGIZE IF YOU RECEIVED THIS EARLIER IN THE DAY EAST SIDE LASER CENTER SUMMER SALE $198.oo for 3 treatments on BIKINI, BRAZILIAN, UNDERARMS and a combination LIP and CHIN Additional appointments for same area at 50% off single price. BOOK ON LINE @ eastsidelasercenter.com or call 412-327 6630 MENTION SUMMER SALE NOW TO THE END OF AUGUST

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[Highland Park] Outdoor patio table available
by Steve Frank 29 Jul '10

29 Jul '10

I have a white outdoor patio table in excellent condition approximately 40" x 70" available for FREE to who ever can haul it away. It seats six comfortably. First come serve. See photos. Address is 1225 Winterton St. Steven Frank thoughtform Design solutions beyond words ThoughtForm Inc. 3700 South Water Street Suite 300 Pittsburgh, PA 15203 412.488.8600 office 412.418.8691 mobile ThoughtFormDesign.com Founded in 1980 as Agnew Moyer Smith Inc.

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[Highland Park] Needed: Old National Geographic Magazines
by Sarah Fuller 29 Jul '10

29 Jul '10

Hi Neighbors, A friend of mine needs old issues of National Geographic for a project she's working on. If you've got some sitting around your house that you are ready to part with, please drop them off on the front porch of 819 Heberton Street. Ideally, she'd love to have them by this Monday, August 2nd. Thanks! Sarah Fuller _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy is not the old busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:…

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[Highland Park] The Femme Show comes to Pittsburgh! Celebrate queer femme identity on August 17!
by Ali Haimson 29 Jul '10

29 Jul '10

THE FEMME SHOW! Tuesday, August 17 Doors at 6:00pm, Show at 6:30pm at The Shadow Lounge, 5972 Baum Blvd. in East Liberty facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=142068499142862 The Femme Show is a touring revue of smart, sexy, interactive performance about queer femme identity that features film, dance, literary readings, burlesque, drag, and performance art from award winning artists. More info: www.thefemmeshow.com Fierce local femme performers include Bekezela Mguni (spoken word/poetry), inFERNo (burlesque), Nichole Faina (essayist), and Brawlwitdabra (burlesque) $5 - 10 door charge to support the touring performers. Dance Party post show at AVA Lounge. What audiences and critics are saying about The Femme Show: “I loved the nuanced understanding of gender” “faaaabulous” – Queertoday.com “The future is femme” – Bay Windows “…wild, raw, transparent, and unique.” “Really, …a fantastic, funny, powerful show.” “I think that [The Femme Show] helped me deal with my femmephobia”

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[Highland Park] painters in the area (Ocean Breeze-Tom Morgan)
by na, The Nuin Center 29 Jul '10

29 Jul '10

Just a quick note to let you know that the Nuin Center, a wellness and conference center on Bryant St., has been using Tom Morgan from Ocean Breeze (412.805.5602) for the past year for many projects and doing a great job. He responds to our call very quickly and has done numerous jobs for us--plumbing, painting, handyman, removal, just about any job that I need extra help. I saw a bashing on the painter's list that was out there and needed to make this post. Susan B. manager

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[Highland Park] tribute to Coach Holder on Allegheny Mountain Swimming homepage
by Nancy Downes 29 Jul '10

29 Jul '10

This morning I received word from a representative of Allegheny Mountain Swimming--the Pittsburgh-area branch of the national competitive swimming organization USA Swimming--that Coach Hosea Holder was being honored with a tribute to him on the organization's home page: http://www.amswim.org/ The Stingrays are practicing at Highland Park this summer and look forward to returning to the Kingsley Center in the Fall. Any resident of Highland Park who would like to learn more about the team is invited to stop by the pool any weekday morning from 9-11 until 8/20 and/or to attend the Cityparks Championship Swim Meet on Saturday, 8/7, from 9-5. Thanks, Nancy Downes for the Kingsley Stingrays

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[Highland Park] Looking For Puppy Items
by Dean Steiner 29 Jul '10

29 Jul '10

Hey neighbors, I'm in the process of introducing a new member to the family and am looking for donations or to purchase a few used items. Within the next few weeks I will be welcoming a Boston Terrier to my home and would really like to have the following items: -Baby Gates -Food Bows -Small/Medium Size Cage -Leash -Collars -Etc. If you know anyone who is looking to sell these items too, let me know. Have a good day, Dean. ---------------- Listening to: Punchline - 21 Forever<http://www.foxytunes.com/artist/punchline/track/21+forever> [image: http://www.crockerpark.com/content/tenants/1188066221.jpg] Dean Steiner Playroom Attendant 19 Bakery Square Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Work: 412.204.0055 Cell: 412.735.9927 Chat BlackBerry: 312A3F68 Contact Me [image: Last.fm] <http://www.last.fm/user/blockedfromfame>[image: MySpace] <http://www.myspace.com/mfarmusic>[image: Twitter]<http://www.twitter.com/mfarmusic>[image: Facebook] <http://www.facebook.com/amateurchemist>[image: Tumblr]<http://www.onlyreprieve.tumblr.com>

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