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[Highland Park] Spider Plant
by Richard Kuroski 12 Mar '11

12 Mar '11

Hi, Do you have a dark corner where nothing will grow? Well, we have two silk spider plants that can certainly brighten up that corner, or just about any where else. The "plants" are in 12" wide plastic pots, and hang from a 14" long cord as you can see from the attached pix. The cost, per each, is $10.00 each. Rich and Bonnee These pictures were sent with Picasa, from Google. Try it out here: http://picasa.google.com/

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[Highland Park] The best yoga class in Pittsburgh is right here in Highland Park!
by Nancy Levine-Arnold 12 Mar '11

12 Mar '11

Dear Neighbors Get into a great frame of mind before your work week with this class. Adrienne is a terrific instructor who has been teaching this class for about 10 years. I hope to see you there, Nancy Arnold This “all levels” hatha yoga class is open to beginning students and up. Class moves through the sun salutation, standing postures and balances, seated postures and basic inversions. A great way to begin and end your week, this Sunday evening class will both rejuvenate and relax you. When: Sundays, March 20th through May 22nd from 6-7:30 p.m. Where: The Nuin Center, Highland Park Cost: $15 drop-in rate or $120 for the 10 week session Contact the instructor, Adrienne Totino, for details: yogawithadrienne(a)yahoo.com or 412.370.0598

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[Highland Park] Do you have old children's VHS movies you 'd like to get rid of?
by Guido Giuntini 12 Mar '11

12 Mar '11

Do you have children's movies in VHS format that you'd hate to throw away but wouldn't mind giving away? We love to pick and choose through your collection. Thank you. "Adesso devo andare. Non ho niente da fare e voglio cominciare a farlo prima possibile"

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[Highland Park] Ceramics Sale to Benefit Japan
by Jeff Guerrero 11 Mar '11

11 Mar '11

I have a number of friends who live in, or came from Japan. I study Japanese, and very much appreciate their culture. I want to do something to help with the relief efforts related to the recent earthquakes and tsunami... So for this weekend, March 11, 12 and 13, I will donate 100% of my Etsy sales to the Japan America Society of Pennsylvania's relief fund. Please visit: http://www.etsy.com/shop/JeffGuerrero Highland Park residents can use the coupon code FREESHIPPING at checkout, and I will deliver your item(s) free of charge. Thank you. -Jeff Guerrero

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[Highland Park] Fw: PA Film Tax Credit Update
by Jessica Miller 11 Mar '11

11 Mar '11

Pa Film Tax Credit Update On March 8th, Governor Corbett said: "My budget retains an array of tax credits, not as favors to businesses, but as a promise to their workers. New and growing industries, like the film industry that is growing around Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, need a government that knows enough not to shout "cut" in the middle of production. The film tax credit , which we are retaining - and never thought to do otherwise - will attract jobs and pump money from outside the state into our economy." Those lines appeared in the Governor's speech because that message was delivered to the Governor's office and the General Assembly by hundreds of members of the PA Film Industry Association. Your voices were heard. You made a difference! Here is what we know: 1. Governor Corbett proposed $60 million for the Film Tax Credit in FY 2011-2012 2. No New Applications in FY 2011-2012 will be processed until the budget is passed 3. The Budget must be passed by June 30, 2011 4. The $10-$11 Million remaining from last year are still frozen What happens next? 1. Budget hearings conducted by the Senate and House Appropriations committees in Harrisburg will take place in March. We will monitor the hearings and ask for your help in overcoming whatever resistance we find. 2. The study of the credit conducted by the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee in 2009 is going to be updated. We have asked them to look into reported difficulties in the market for the credits. 3. There are reports that $10-$11 million in credits from the fiscal year 2010-2011 are unused. We are asking the Department of Community and Economic Development about those credits and how the credit program will be run under the Corbett administration. Stay tuned. You have won a significant victory. The fact that governors from both parties are in support of building a film industry in Pennsylvania is very important. Now the challenge is to build on this success. Please send a Thank You EMAIL to Governor Corbett for his support of the PA Film Tax Credit Program. Thank him and let him know the positive effects these credits have had on your lives and that the film and television industry in PA needs the Film Tax Credit Program for continued growth. For more information, please visit www.pafia.org . Visit Us! www.PaFIA.org Facebook.com/PaFIA

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[Highland Park] Seeking Space
by Jessica Miller 11 Mar '11

11 Mar '11

I got some responses from my last post from those interested in taking Polynesian dance lessons from Cindy, hopefully on this side of town. I am still looking for a place for us to meet, hopefully a space with a mirror. Ideally someone with such a space might receive free lessons in exchange for us using the space. Right now the number of students is 5 or less so it doesn't have to be a huge space. Children can learn the dance too and experience is not necessary. (Anyone else interested in taking lessons who did not already reply, feel free to contact me as well.) Jessica Miller

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[Highland Park] Adding Value to Your Home and Community
by Thoma, Jennifer 11 Mar '11

11 Mar '11

Please join the Office of Councilman Patrick Dowd, Lawrenceville United, the Morningside Area Community Council and the Stanton Heights Neighborhood Association on the morning of Saturday, March 26th for an informative workshop on adding value to your home and community. A 10th Ward Home Improvement Workshop: Adding Value to Your Home and Community Learn What You and Your Neighborhood Can Do Saturday, March 26, 2011 10:00am - 12:00pm (doors open at 9:45am) Sunnyside Elementary School 4801 Stanton Avenue, Pgh, PA 15201 Have you considered making some improvements to your home - a new retaining wall, colorful landscaping, energy-saving insulation or even a new bathroom? Home renovations can be expensive, but, when done correctly, can greatly increase your enjoyment of your home and its resale value. At this free event, you will hear from local non-profits, government agencies, and businesses that can help you reach your home improvement goals. In addition, representatives of community groups in the 10th ward will be there to tell you about the projects they are working on to increase the value of your home by improving the quality of life in the neighborhood. For more information, please go to http://district7.pittsburghpa.gov/homeworkshop or phone 412.255.2140. We hope to see you there!

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[Highland Park] Console TV
by Michelle Markey Butler 11 Mar '11

11 Mar '11

32" Console TV. Not HD but works fine. Free; you haul. -- www.facebook.com/MichelleMarkeyButler www.MichelleMarkeyButler.com

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[Highland Park] cleaning person wanted
by Edith Bell 11 Mar '11

11 Mar '11

I am in need of a reliable cleaning person to clean my apartment every 2 weeks. Recommendations are appreciated. Edith 412-661-7149

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[Highland Park] Interested in being interviewed about Highland Park for a school project?
by Carolyn Eanes 10 Mar '11

10 Mar '11

Hi, my name is Carolyn and I teach English to high school juniors and seniors here in one of the city schools. I am working on a unit with my seniors about Pittsburgh writers. One component of the unit asks the students to write a short informational piece about their neighborhood, and how it has changed over the last few decades. To gather information, we are interviewing people in our neighborhoods. I am doing this assignment alongside my students. So, I would like to interview someone who has lived in Highland Park - preferably for a few decades - so that I can model this assignment for my students. If you choose to participate, I will grant you complete confidentiality; I just need some authentic information to complete the assignment! If you are interested, please respond to this post! Thanks a million! :)

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