September 2012 - test-neighbhorhood@test.highlandparkpa.com

[Highland Park] Gypsy Jazz on the East Side
by David Adomites 23 Sep '12

23 Sep '12

The Flying Dutchmen, Pittsburgh's very own Hot Club will be playing at Legume Bistro 214 Craig St. (Oakland) this Tuesday Sept. 25th from 9pm - 11pm. Come out and enjoy a hot toddy and some hot jazz. If you liked the music in the movies Midnight in Paris or Hugo you will love the music of the Flying Dutchmen. We especially would like to thank the Highland Park-ers that have supported us. Youz guyz is great. Thank you The Flying Dutchmen

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[Highland Park] renewable electricity
by rtjbog＠comcast.net 23 Sep '12

23 Sep '12

Several people asked me to post the answers I got to my request for information on obtaining renewable electricity. I'm afraid I can't report anything very helpful. Here's what little I found out. 1. http://www.papowerswitch.com/ will give you a link to a list of alternatives to Duquesne with information on costs, which suppliers offer renewable energy, and so on. The information is incomplete and sometimes inaccurate. (For example, Tri-Eagle has renewable energy, but is not listed as having it). The most helpful feature of the Powerswitch site is a complete llst of phone numbers to call for information on the 25 alternatives. I learned far more from calling and asking questions than I could have gotten from the Powerswitch site itself. 2. Misleading information abounds. For example, Ambit Energy (I had some favorable responses to my email about this company) is described as offering 100% green power. But when I called them I was told that only 5% of the energy they supply is renewable. The 100% is 100% of that 5%!! 3. It's good to pay attention to the difference between renewable and green electricity. Green energy (especially wind and solar) is environmentally least harmful to the atrmosphere. Hydro-electric does significantly less damage to the atmosphere than coal and other dirty sources, but it does have some negative impact. So in addition to asking suppliers if their electricity is renewable, it's good to ask them how green or clean it is. What a source does to "supply" electricity is to put electricity into a pool from which Duquesne gets the juice it sells to you. So the electricity you get might actually come from a dirty source. What's good about signing up for renewable or green electricity is that your doing so reduces the percentage of non-renewable or dirty energy in the pool. 4. One reply to my email recommended Tri-Eagle and includes what looks like a useful link (I didn't try it myself). Here it is: I would like to recommend TriEagle Energy. Its completely PA Wind Powered AND one of the cheapest options out there in many areas. You have to join (for free) the Green Energy Collaborative and then you are able to get the cheapest rate with TriEagle. Here is the website: http://www.citizenpower.com/GEC/ I work at the EECO Center in Larimer. One of our goals is to help people with energy efficiency issues and how to save money on their utility bills. When I called Tri-Eagle no one was there would could give me the information I wanted about Pittsburgh. They said someone would call me back who could answer my questions, but no one did. End of story: I ended up signing for a year with Electrix (on the Powerswitch list). They offer 100% renewable electricity--40% wind and 60% 'low impact hydroelectric'. Sorry not to be able to tell you more.

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[Highland Park] many many items , , old and new , , , come see you won't be disappointed....
by Coll5293 23 Sep '12

23 Sep '12

if interested in sale please text me Colleen 412-576-5164, and i will give information at to where you can come and see what we have for you....to include in your house, office, playroom.... thank you colleen....

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[Highland Park] Thule car rack for sale
by Maria Teresa Saenz Robles 23 Sep '12

23 Sep '12

Complete Thule basic roof car rack 400XT, with fairing shield. All pieces, parts and instructions included. Great condition, not needed anymore as new vehicle came with its own system. $100 or best offer. Thanks! Mayte

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[Highland Park] bookcase needed
by babooo53＠aol.com 23 Sep '12

23 Sep '12

I'm looking for a tall bookcase in good shape. I'd prefer that it be medium to dark finish with at least 4 shelves. Please let me know if you might have one. Jody

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[Highland Park] need a portable dehumidifier
by babooo53＠aol.com 23 Sep '12

23 Sep '12

I am looking for one for my basement...it needs to be functional and energy efficient, not pretty. Cheap also would help!!! Thanks!! Jody

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[Highland Park] Need two guys to move a few pieces of furniture out of my house to the curb
by Pannny＠aol.com 22 Sep '12

22 Sep '12

Hi Neighbors, I'm looking for two guys who would move a few pieces of furniture out of the house for me tomorrow (Sunday). One is a sweater chest and the other a desk, requiring 2 people. The other pieces can easily be moved by one guy. Happy to pay for the helping hands! Please email me if you and a friend can help. I'd really love to get these things out of the house tomorrow. thanks much!

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[Highland Park] Photo galleries | Shorpy Historical Photo Archive
by Steve Karl 22 Sep '12

22 Sep '12

This site was mentioned by someone else from the list. There are some very nice vintage high resolution B&W photos here. http://www.shorpy.com/image Steve Karl

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[Highland Park] For sale: kids stuff
by Jamie Murphy 22 Sep '12

22 Sep '12

Never used frog raincoat, $15 Excellent condition, barely used frog umbrella, $7 Excellent used condition and fully working Leap Frog interactive grocery cart, $12 Please let me know if interested. Jamie Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone

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[Highland Park] Flea Market with antiques, Atlas Self Storage, Sun. Sept 23, Allegheny River Blvd
by janet jai 22 Sep '12

22 Sep '12

Flea market at Atlas Self Storage - Sunday, Sept. 23 from 9-2. About 12 sellers. We are one of them, and we will have antiques and collectibles including perfume bottles, toys & games & puzzles, costume jewelry, aprons & scarves, airplane pins, records (vinyl), and lots and lots of other vintage and antique items - almost all smaller stuff, no furniture, plus some household items. Address is 10 Allegheny River Boulevard, Verona, PA 15147. This storage place is very close to River Town Shops and to Verona.

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