May 2011 - test-neighbhorhood@test.highlandparkpa.com

[Highland Park] Morningside house rental - available June 1
by Karengano1 20 May '11

20 May '11

3 story brick home renovated from top to bottom, 3 large bedrooms and a study (with bookcases), 2 full baths, new plumbing/electrical work, relatively new appliances (includes stove/oven, 2 refrigerators, microwave, washer/dryer), hardwood floors (no carpeting), 4 fireplaces (non-operable, but they look great with antique mantels), exposed brick wall in an eat-in kitchen (table/chairs included in rental), pocket doors, beveled and stained glass windows, 3rd floor master suite with glass block wall separating bedroom from bathroom (pedestal sink, clawfoot soaking tub), TV cable and Wi-Fi wired and available on all 3 floors, walk-in basement, gas furnace with radiator heat, air conditioning on all 3 floors in summer, fully fenced in backyard with brick patio and landscaped garden, front porch with old-fashioned swing, and LOTS of charm and character! Close to St. Raphael's Church and private school. Rent is $1,100 per month, plus utilities and a security deposit fee (equivalent to one month's rent). First month's rent and security deposit due upon signing of lease. Prefer no pets (but negotiable), no smoking. Credit and reference check required. Looking for responsible, reliable tenants only. Tours available starting Monday, May 23. Please email if interested. Karen and Milan

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[Highland Park] For Sale: Dining Table and Chairs
by Rob Nichols 20 May '11

20 May '11

Hello Neighbors, I'm preparing to move and must sell my dining table and 4 chairs. Asking $150 for the set, or best offer. Would prefer to sell together rather than separately but I'm flexible. The table is a medium colored wood, approximately 44" round. Chairs are a chocolate brown faux leather, high back. All were purchased new at Target 6 years ago and are still in excellent condition. Pictures attached. I'm located on Highland Avenue near Stanton Avenue. Let me know if you're interested. Cheers, Rob (412) 432-6122 rwnt22(a)gmail.com

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[Highland Park] Sunday May 22 at St. Andrew's
by Bruce Robison 20 May '11

20 May '11

A reminder that this is a big Sunday at St. Andrew's: Bishop Price will be with us at both the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. services. At the later service we have youth and adult confirmations, the admission of several of our young people to Holy Communion, and some fabulous music. Festive receptions to celebrate the day and to welcome Bishop and Mrs. Price. Hope all can be a part of the day! [And to note as well that at 3 p.m. Sunday afternoon our "ensemble in residence," the Pittsburgh Baroque Ensemble, will be presenting the rarely-heard J.S. Bach Easter Oratorio, under the direction of Dr. Alan Lewis, organist and Choirmaster of Calvary Church, East Liberty. Admission ($20) at the door--or if you can find Jen Palmer before Sunday afternoon, there is a small discount for advance purchase.] Again, a big day! BruceR http://www.standrewspgh.org http://revbmrobison.blogspot.com/

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[Highland Park] Farmers Market Coop of East Liberty Update
by David Lagnese 19 May '11

19 May '11

.fontSize1 { font-size:.85em; } .fontSize2 { font-size:1em; } .fontSize3 { font-size:1.25em; }.fontSize4 { font-size:1.6em; } .fontSize5 { font-size:2em; } .fontSize6 { font-size:2.5em; }.fontSize7 { font-size:3em; } Hello Friends and Neighbors,The weather is supposed to be beautiful this week so please use that as an excuse to stop by the market on Saturday.  We will have a number of fresh locally grown items available this Saturday: Micro greens Lettuce Asparagus Rhubarb Flower and herb transplants Spring flowers Hanging baskets There may be spinach and ramps (not 100% sure) Please stop by the Zang, Kistaco and Greenawalt booths.Please also check out the article that Miriam Rubin wrote on Rhurbarb in today's Post-Gazette Food Section.  Pick some up at the market and try it out one of her recipes.Eat your rhubarb! Buy a paper!http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11139/1147426-107-0.stm***************… Made CheeseWe started selling locally made cheeses at the market 2 weeks ago.  I am happy to report that they have been a big hit.  I have updated the market website with information on the cheese makers and the cheeses.  Please click on the ling to check it out.http://www.farmersmarketcooperativeofeastliberty.com/content/8557David Lagnese*****************************************************Bike RackPlease note that we now have one of those cool circular bike racks installed in front of the building.  So bike on in!  Special thanks to Christine Berger from the Mayor's office and Emily Keebler from Patrick Dowd's office who made this happen!********************************************************* Please visit the market's website for information on the market and all the vendors.  You can sign up for a weekly email update.  http://www.farmersmarketcooperativeofeastliberty.com/ **********************************************************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.  ----------Farmers' Market Coop of East Liberty is responsible for the content of this email.David Lagnese, 344 North Sheridan Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206If you do not wish to receive emails like this in the future, click here to unsubscribe or copy and paste the following URL into your browser:http://www.farmersmarketcooperativeofeastliberty.com/mailinglist/re…

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[Highland Park] PORTABLE DIGITAL TV/WIRELESS/LAN IP CAMERA FOR SALE
by Melissa Dorsette 19 May '11

19 May '11

AUVIO 7" PORTABLE DIGITAL TELEVISION - LIKE NEW CONDITION-NO MARKS/SCUFFS (EXCELLENT CONDITION) - Nice Picture!! - Large 7" screen delivers a bright and crisp picture - Rechargeable battery lasts up to two hours per charge; long enough to watch many movies - Slim design fits easily in a travel or carry-on bag - Includes two adapters for powering the TV and charging the battery from your vehicle or any electrical outlet - Equipped with an A/V input jack for connecting to a portable DVD player or game system - 1/8 (3.5mm) stereo headphones jack lets you listen without disturbing others - Built-in folding stand provides hands-free viewing - Convenient controls and onscreen displays - 16:9/4:3 aspect ratio - 480x234 resolution - Lithium-polymer battery - Supports digital and analog reception (ATSC/NTSC) - Also Included New Case with Handle ($25 Value)!!! INCLUDES: Portable TV, Remote Control, AC Adapter, Car Power Adapter, A/V Cable, Detachable Telescopic Antenna and External Antenna, Also Box, User's Guide, and Quick Start Guide Hardly Used Any Longer Paid $125 - 8 months ago: SELLING FOR ONLY $85.00 or Best Offer ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Home Buddies Cam - Wireless/LAN IP Camera - LIKE NEW CONDITION-NO MARKS/SCUFFS (EXCELLENT CONDITION) - Works Great!!! - Easy to Install - Easy Access via Internet - Built-In Web Server - Enhanced MPEG-4 Compression - Plug and Play - No more DDNS Setting or IP Mapping - Easy Access to the Camera via the Internet - Software to Manage up to 16 IP Cameras (Optional) - High Resolution up to 640x480 Pixels - Email Notification for Motion Detection - Upload Image to FTP - Synchronized Audio Monitoring - Online Firmware Upgrade Watchdog Function Easy to install – simply plug it into your router or modem and the software will automatically find and install your camera!See AND hear – Most cameras only see a visual. The Home Buddies Cam allows you to see AND hear in your home.Record, capture & print – Hit record or capture an image and share it with your friends and family! You can print the image or send it in an email to share!Wireless connectivity – Set up the camera anywhere in your home! No wires to keep you restricted to your computer room.Infrared technology – See even in the complete dark!Access from any computer – You can access your cameras from anywhere in the world that has internet accessSecure – Using a camera ID and password, you will be the only person able to view the camera in your own home. EASY INSTALLATION with just two simple steps!Simply plug the Home Buddies Cam into your home router or modem .Using a PC from anywhere in the world, log onto www.myhomebuddiescam.com and enter your camera ID and password Also Included Camera Tripod - Free!!!INCLUDES: IP Camera, Power Adapter, ID/Password Card, Antenna, RJ45 Cable (Ethernet), Accessories: Bracket, CD (manual and quick installation guide)Hardly Used Any Longer - Purchased for PetsPaid $299 - 5 months ago: SELLING FOR ONLY $200 or Best Offer To view the Home Buddies Cam Web Site: http://www.campbowwowusa.com/home-buddies/home-buddies-cam/about-home-buddi… Serious inquiries-Cash Only-Thanks for Looking!! Album VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL ADD MORE PHOTOS This online album has 4 photos and will be available on SkyDrive until 08/17/2011. Share your own slide shows with Hotmail

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[Highland Park] pinnacle security canvassing/selling in area--possible scam?
by caitlin 19 May '11

19 May '11

Hi neighbors, I live on Hays St, and recently there has been a guy going door to door selling alarm systems for Pinnacle Security. He opens his pitch as though he were doing a public service, telling us about a robbery that has occurred in the "greater pittsburgh area", and in this case, affected Casey Hampton the Steeler (not sure if this is accurate...). He tells everyone that "kids" cut the phone line and thus disabled the "old version" of a security system, which was run through the phone line. He was on my porch when I came home, which startled me. This morning he was at several neighbors' homes with the same story. What he offers is a sign for your yard and free installtion of his security equipment, which is run though a cell phone. (You still pay the monthly fee.) I declined after he asked me personal questions about my home's safety, but I get the feeling that this is a hard-core peddling of a mediocre system for protecting your home at best, and at worst, could be someone getting the chance to check your home out. He did not leave me his card or any paperwork or pamphlets about his services in case I had changed my mind. He name dropped neighbors who had agreed or that he had already talked to. Not sure what, if anything, there is to do about someone soliciting everyone so strongly, but wanted folks to be aware, and if they have had any experiences with this person, to share them. I asked specifically if the robbery had happened in this neighborhood, if he had any contact with zone 5 since he at first seemed concerned for my personal safety, but he didn't have any information like that. ~Caitlin -- "Time is how the trees grow. I will fall asleep for a thousand years and a mighty spruce will have raised me high, high into the sky."

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[Highland Park] Less than 3 weeks until cabaret!
by Renaissance City Choirs 19 May '11

19 May '11

Renaissance City Choirs presents our ~ REALLY OFF-BROADWAY ~annual Pride Week cabaret On June 3rd, 4th and 5th, an ensemble of select performers from the Renaissance City Choirs will kick off Pride week with a cabaret at the Bricolage Theatre in downtown Pittsburgh. This tribute to Broadway will include our favorites from Rent, Wicked, Victor/Victoria, Memphis and Chicago, among others. THIS IS OUR MOST FABULOUS, MOST FUN PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR! Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door. Light refreshments will be served. Doors open at 7:30. The show is at 8:00. Click here to purchase tickets online [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=cufan4cab&et=1105604649859&s=1457&e=0012fOs_q…] Find us on Facebook [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=cufan4cab&et=1105604649859&s=1457&e=0012fOs_q…] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Forward email http://ui.constantcontact.com/sa/fwtf.jsp?llr=cufan4cab&m=1102712936066&ea=… This email was sent to neighborhood(a)highlandparkpa.com by vagreene(a)comcast.net. Update Profile/Email Address http://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=001IA5Eftq_0WH7fRymV3MGJA%3D%3… Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe(TM) http://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=001IA5Eftq_0WH7fRymV3MGJA%3D%3… Privacy Policy: http://ui.constantcontact.com/roving/CCPrivacyPolicy.jsp Online Marketing by Constant Contact(R) www.constantcontact.com Renaissance City Choirs | 116 South Highland Avenue | Pittsburgh | PA | 15206

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[Highland Park] Break in Jackson st Thurs aft.
by jacknliz＠yahoo.com 19 May '11

19 May '11

Our house was broken into today (Thursday May 19) sometime between 1 and 3 pm. Our laptop and Wii system were stolen. They broke the glass on the back door to open the lock. If anyone saw anything strange around the 6100 block of Jackson this afternoon, please contact us. Thanks, Liz and Jack Buchanan Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

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[Highland Park] Pinnacle Security
by Deb 19 May '11

19 May '11

I am very disturbed and disappointed by the ongoing bashing and smearing of this company by members of our community. The police department and other authorities have stated quite clearly that this company is legitimate and has every right to be doing business in our area. To continue this campaign of labeling them as scammers and I believe in at least one email "scum"is malicious and reprehensible. Think lynch mob? Inflammatory? Smear campaign? I am one of those apparently "duped souls" who had a system put in last week. My experience was nothing like you have described. I found the young men to be extremely polite, friendly, and helpful. At no time did I feel that I was being pressured. My interactions with the company reps on the phone and the individual who installed the system were also very respectful and straightforward. The system works beautifully so far and I am happy with it. If you do not like their sales approach and do not want to purchase a system from Pinnacle . ..don't. That is your choice. Just stop doing everything you can to destroy a legitimate company. This is highly uncivil behavior. And has it occurred to you that spreading these inflammatory stories around could not only damage their business, but could also put them at some risk if some hothead decides to physically toss them off the street? Shame on you.

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[Highland Park] interested in teaching abroad, need help
by Patricia Emory 19 May '11

19 May '11

Thank you for taking the time to read this email. I recently completed graduate school at the University of Pittsburgh. I earned my teaching certification in Secondary English Education. I'm really interested in teaching abroad in Asia. There are a ton of agencies and organizations out there and I would rather follow in the footsteps of someone who has had a positive experience. For example, I a friend of a friend told me about Oxford Seminars which is a certification program which also helped him get placed in South Korea. Does anyone have any recommendations? Patti

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