August 2014 - test-neighbhorhood@test.highlandparkpa.com

doors, cornices, mirrors, wooden blinds, hanging baskets (Free to $25)
by sabrina 30 Aug '14

30 Aug '14

We have a number of different types of doors, cornices, mirrors, wooden blinds, and 3 hanging baskets up for grabs. The large doors are $25 each OBO. There are two sets of sliding closet doors, one folding closet doors, one standard door with glass doorknobs & keyhole, and one swinging door with a glass porthole. The wooden blinds are $10 for a pair OBO. The cornices are free- we have several of different lengths- including a pretty long one pictured here. The mirrors are free. The larger mirror has a wooden frame that it sits in. The hanging baskets are free. The chains are in pretty good shape. The baskets are faded and two have moss growing at the bottom so if you like that rustic fairy garden look, you will find them quite charming. There's also a curtain rod thing, also for free. Everything is used, but in pretty good condition. Hoping someone can repurpose these items so they don't go to a landfill. We are located a few blocks from the reservoir. Email me if you're interested or have questions. Pick available anytime this holiday weekend! [image: Inline image 1]

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Ostrich loose in the neighborhood?
by Jess 30 Aug '14

30 Aug '14

Beware of a large bird, who took it upon itself to land on our 9 ft. giant sunflower stalk in the wee hours, bending it in half to the point of breaking. It's sad that the beautiful yellow flower is also cut clean from the stalk, but we're happy if went to feeding something hungry...

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Cast iron bathtub refinishing
by Amy Berecek 30 Aug '14

30 Aug '14

Hi neighbors - My husband and I just moved into the neighborhood and are so excited to be here. We have a number of house projects and one of them is getting the cast iron clawfoot tub in our bathroom refinished. Any recommendations for someone to do this? Thank you. Amy

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Must read for Netflix users
by Jeff Dumm 30 Aug '14

30 Aug '14

Hi, Jeff here from Home PC Repairs. I just read this article and thought it was worth posting. Here's the URL followed by the actual article. It's by Kim Kommando http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2014/08/30/3-netflix-secrets-need-to-know/ 3 Netflix secrets you need to know By Kim Komando Published August 30, 2014 The Kim Komando Show <http://www.komando.com> Facebook <http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2014/08/30/3-netflix-secrets-need-to-know/#>111 Twitter <http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2014/08/30/3-netflix-secrets-need-to-know/#>353 livefyre <http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2014/08/30/3-netflix-secrets-need-to-know/#>7 [image: NetflixOrange.jpg] This image released by Netflix shows Taylor Schilling, left, and Uzo Aduba in a scene from 'Orange Is the New Black.'(AP Photo/Netflix, Paul Schiraldi, File) With over 50 million subscribers in 40 countries, Netflix is the most popular television and movie streaming service. During peak evening hours, it uses up to 34 percent of America's Internet capacity. While Netflix may seem simple on the surface, the reality is that it is one of the most complex services on the Internet – from the massive amount of HD videos it has for streaming to its formulas for deciding which ones to recommend to each subscriber. That means Netflix sometimes doesn't work as well as you'd want. I'm going to share some of the lesser-known Netflix secrets that will help you track down problems and make it work the way you want. *1. Streaming speed affects video quality* A side effect to Netflix's massive popularity is that it overwhelms Internet providers' networks – or so the ISPs claim. Some providers have even gone so far as to throttle, or slow down, their subscribers' connection to Netflix. If you're paying for a hyperfast Internet connection and getting lousy video quality, this might be the cause. Take a look at Netflix's ISP Speed Index Chart <http://www.komando.com/cool-sites/7721/who-is-the-best-isp> to see how your ISP stacks up. To know for sure, open Netflix and search for "Example Short 23.976 <http://www.netflix.com/WiMovie/70136810?trkid=439131>." It’s an 11-minute video of random clips, so it's not very entertaining. But it does hold the keys to one major secret. If you look in the corner of the video, it shows your video bit rate and resolution. The bit rate is how fast the video is streaming and the resolution is the quality. The faster the bit rate, the better the quality you can get. Typically, Netflix streams 1080p resolution at 3 megabits per second (3,000 kilobits per second). That's ideally what you want to see. Make a note of the highest numbers you see during the clip and then check the bit rate against what Netflix says your provider averages. That will tell you if you're getting the streaming speed that Netflix thinks you are. If your bit rate is much lower than Netflix says it should be, then it might be a problem with your Internet. Run a speed test to see if you're getting what you're paying for <http://www.komando.com/tips/256145/how-to-know-if-you-are-getting-the-inter…> . If you aren't getting the speed you're paying for, call your provider and let it know. Once it gets your speed where it should be, Netflix streaming should improve. If you are getting the speed you're paying for, and it's faster than the Netflix bit rate, call your provider and let it know there's a problem with Netflix streaming. You might find out that you're being throttled. *2. Time of day affects video quality* Poor video quality and streaming speed might have another cause, though. Remember when I said Netflix uses 34 percent of the U.S. Internet at peak hours? That's a lot of information moving around. Traffic jams are bound to happen, which slows things down. To keep things flowing, Netflix and ISPs might both decide to drop the video quality – and thus the amount of bandwidth needed – a little. So, you might still get HD video from 7 to 9 p.m. in your area, but you probably won't be getting full 1080p quality. If you are testing Netflix for quality using the methods above, be sure to do it throughout the day. Consistent quality is actually the one area where traditional TV has streaming beat. If you want the best quality at all times, then you might want to consider flipping to regular old TV during primetime hours. Consider buying an indoor HD antenna that will let you watch local news, syndicated shows and sports. Click here to learn more about buying HD antennas <http://www.komando.com/tips/11957/watch-sports-local-news-and-network-tv-fo…> . *3. Tweak your recommendations* Netflix takes every movie you watch into account when developing your Taste Profile. This helps it recommend videos from a pool of 76,897 genres. Sound like a lot? Well, Netflix has genres like Quirky Sci-Fi Comedies and Dark Independent Police Dramas. The way to change your recommendations is by rating what you watch. When you're first starting Netflix, you'll see a lot of surveys called Taste Preferences that ask you to rate the movies, shows and genres you've watched recently. *Handy tip:* If you have several people in the house using one Netflix account, be sure to set each person up with his or her own Netflix profile to avoid conflicts. On the Netflix website, click Manage Profiles in the top right corner to get started. It’s important to fill out Taste Preferences so Netflix can build your Profile. But after a while, you won't see as many of these. If you want to revisit your preferences, go to the Netflix site and under Your Account load the Taste Preferences survey. Or click this link <https://movies.netflix.com/TastePreferences> and log in. A few minutes tweaking your ratings can mean less time scrolling past movies you'd never watch. Enjoy! Have a good day!

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Tree trimmer recommendations?
by Allison Houck 30 Aug '14

30 Aug '14

Hello neighbors! We have a beautiful but overly large tree in our back yard that is need of a trim. It's a tricky job because the in/out to our back yard where the tree is located is tight and up some steps. Does anyone have a recommendation for a great tree trim service that could handle the job but not cost a crazy amount (relatively speaking)? Thanks, Allison Houck Allison.c.houck(a)gmail.com

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Lost dog?
by Joanna 30 Aug '14

30 Aug '14

I saw a big orange and white Pit on King Street this morning 9:15. S/he had no collar and took off up to the King Estate before I could get out of my car. -Joanna Elsas 412-973-1847 Sent from my iPhone

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Two antique print setters tool trays.
by Path walker 30 Aug '14

30 Aug '14

> > > Perfect to hang on the wall or for crafting.Original old handles still intact. $50.00 for the set. > > >> >> > >> >> >> >> >> >>

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Fire pit for sale
by Emily Cagwin 29 Aug '14

29 Aug '14

Square Steel fire bowl for sale. Originally sells for $85. Asking $75 OBO. It is brand new in the box. Thanks for looking.

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Lurkers [Highland Park]
by Kyra Schon 29 Aug '14

29 Aug '14

My tenant in my carriage house (N. Sheridan Ave.) informed me just now that he called the police about two black males - one dark skinned and one light skinned - lurking in my side yard, peering over the fence. He happened to be in the back yard at the time, and when they saw him they took off. He immediately called the police and they looked around, but nothing appeared to be out of place. This happened between 4-5 pm today. Just an FYI so you all can keep your eyes peeled for potential intruders. -Kyra Schon

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Stolen Plants from GArden
by Maritza Mosquera 29 Aug '14

29 Aug '14

We caught a man stealing/pulling plants from our garden! 6100 block of Jackson Street We came home early and surprised a burglar. Male, Caucasian approx 40-45 years old on a blue hybrid bike with pink/fuscia handlebars pointed up. He was wearing stripped shirt with white shorts, wore snadals and had a blue canvas back pack. He was caught around 1 pm today Friday the 29th, pulling plants right from my garden, and even when caught rode away with them like nothing happened (we have a video). Please be warned that I will post the video, unless you come and apologize; rebuild that spot of my garden and do some community work with people like you to better yourself.

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