February 2015 - test-neighbhorhood@test.highlandparkpa.com

Maryland's AG on fracking: "if this really is safe, go ahead and do it."
by dsborowiec＠aol.com 26 Feb '15

26 Feb '15

http://www.baltimoresun.com/features/green/blog/bs-md-frosh-fracking-201502… Frosh wades into fracking fight By Erin Cox The Baltimore Sun contact the reporter Attorney General Brian E. Frosh entered the fight over hydraulic fracturing in Maryland on Wednesday, urging state lawmakers to pass a bill with liability standards so tough that critics and some supporters consider it a de facto fracking ban. In the absence of "gold standard" regulations to monitor the industry, Frosh said, Maryland would need to find another way to protect residents and the environment. "If we're not going to have those regulations adopted, then it makes sense to have strict liability," Frosh said. "I'm not sure it's a de facto ban. But it poses to drillers: if this really is safe, go ahead and do it." Legislation moving through a Senate committee would set some of the toughest legal standards in the country for drillers. If anyone near a gas well became sick, the drillers would carry the burden of proving their innocence. The legislation also would require that drillers carry at least $5 million in insurance coverage. It would provide very limited protection for trade secrets and impose triple damages for negligence. Business representatives said the cumulative effect would be to outlaw fracking in the state. "The standards detailed in the bill are so stringent that it is safe to assume no company would be interested in doing business here," Don Fry, President and CEO of the Greater Baltimore Committee, wrote in testimony to lawmakers. Frosh, who until this year was chairman of a key Senate committee, pushed for fracking protections as a lawmaker. Wednesday marked the first time he threw his weight behind legislation as attorney general. Environmentalists told lawmakers that the policy was the best alternative to an outright ban, which has been proposed for several years but never made it out of committee. The lead sponsor of the measure said the bill was not a ban but a legal framework to hold drilling companies responsible for health and environmental consequences. Drilling for natural gas will soon be coming to Western Maryland, splitting camps into those who think it is no different than other industries and others with environmental concerns. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun video) "If companies are loathe to come to a state because they will be held responsible for damage done, that's good to know before they come," said Sen. Bobby Zirkin, the Baltimore County Democrat who wrote the bill. Unions and trade associations said the legislation would be too onerous, particularly at a time when natural gas prices are falling and potential drillers in Maryland would have to compete against those in about two dozen states with rules that are less strict. The Washington, Maryland, Delaware Service Station and Automotive Repair Association told lawmakers the bill "would absolutely stop drilling anywhere in Maryland forever. … This law would make owners of drilling operations guilty when accused." Companies have drilled for natural gas in the United States for more than half a century. But techniques developed within the past decade allow drilling first down and then horizontally, enabling drillers to tap reserves once thought too costly to extract. The new techniques have led to a boom in extraction from the Marcellus Shale deposit, which stretches beneath the Appalachian Mountains. It's also led to spills, fires, and explosions — and complaints from neighbors whose drinking water became contaminated. While some states have welcomed the drilling, others, including New York, have banned it outright. In Maryland, there are no active natural gas drilling operations and no pending applications. Maryland had a de facto moratorium on fracking that ended when Gov. Martin O'Malley left office in January. O'Malley, a Democrat, put all permit applications on hold during a nearly four-year study that ultimately resulted in proposed regulations late last year. Environmentalists said some of O'Malley's rules would be ineffective; drilling companies said some parts would be too onerous. The rules are still going through Maryland's lengthy regulation approval process. Gov. Larry Hogan, a Republican, has not said whether he would go forward with the regulations as written. But he has said that he believes fracking can be done safely and would bring jobs to economically depressed Western Maryland. Most previous attempts at a ban have been blocked in the Senate's Education, Health and Environmental Affairs committee by its chairwoman, Democratic Sen. Joan Carter Conway of Baltimore. Zirkin's legislation is moving through a separate panel: the Judicial Proceedings Committee, which Zirkin chairs. Conway called Zirkin's bill "a way to get around the fact that I won't ban it." She offered, in triplicate, a prediction about the fate of the legislation if it did reach the floor of the Senate. "It's never going to pass," she said. "It's never going to pass. It's never going to pass." Baltimore Sun reporter Timothy B. Wheeler contributed to this report. ecox(a)baltsun.com twitter.com/ErinatTheSun Copyright © 2015, The Baltimore Sun

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West Elm is looking for Local Artists
by Sean Miller Design 26 Feb '15

26 Feb '15

Hello neighbors! West Elm is looking for new artists to add to our permanent collection in the Bakery Square store. The type of things we are looking for are artwork, photography, and home accessories thAt can be duplicated by yourself if we decide to add you to the collection and order. If you are interested please send me the following information... 1. Name 2. Website or Etsy address 3. A description of your work 4. Contact info 5. 3-5 pictures to represent your work Please email to smiller4(a)wsgc.com Please add the subject "New Local Submission- PA" in subject line I need this info by March 2nd. The final decision is West Elm corporate. Please forward this info to anyone you think would be interested. Thank you, Sean Miller

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Emergency Day Care Needed
by RobTrev 25 Feb '15

25 Feb '15

My wife is returning to work this Monday (3/2) after maternity leave for our first child and our day care just informed us that the spot we thought we had may not be available for a couple of weeks. We're obviously scrambling for family, friends, etc., but if anyone has any advice on emergency or back-up day care, nanny services, nanny shares, or anything that might be possible we would greatly appreciate it. We'd be fine for a couple of days but if it really is two weeks and anyone has ever found themselves in a similar situation and has any recommendations we would really, really appreciate it. Thank you, rob

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leopard print shoes for sale
by Francisco Escalante 25 Feb '15

25 Feb '15

Neighbors, I’m selling this pair of horse hair, leopard print shoes. They are by Sofft, and they are size 10 (sadly, they didn’t fit my wife). They have never been worn. We paid $85 for them. Asking $45. Email fran.escalante(a)gmail.com <mailto:fran.escalante@gmail.com> if you’re interested. Thanks Fran

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Men's size 13 Diadora soccer shoes
by Francisco Escalante 25 Feb '15

25 Feb '15

Neighbors, I bought these Size 13 Diadora Maracana RTX soccer shoes. They are made of Kangaroo leather and have never been worn. They don’t quite fit me, and unfortunately I’m unable to return them. I paid $95 for them. I’m asking $45. Please email me (fran.escalante(a)gmail.com <mailto:fran.escalante@gmail.com>) if you are interested. Fran

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Morningside Girls Softball
by McPeak, Jennifer L. 25 Feb '15

25 Feb '15

Morningside Girls Softball Registration is open! See flyer attached for details All Girls ages 6-18 welcome to join! Next registration session is this Friday 5-7:30 at St. Raphael's School, 1154 Chislett Street. If you cannot make it to this registration session, email Gil Sokol at morningsidesoftball(a)yahoo.com<mailto:morningsidesoftball@yahoo.com> for future times/information. Thank you! We intend to send this transmission (including any attachments) only to the appropriate recipients. If you received this message in error, please notify the sender by replying to this message and then delete it from your system. This transmission may contain confidential or privileged information and may constitute non-public information. Use, disclosure, dissemination, distribution, or reproduction of this message by unintended recipients is not authorized and may be unlawful. Unless otherwise stated by the sender, this transmission (including any attachments) does not create or confirm a contract, agreement, offer or acceptance between the sender and any recipient.

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Highland Park- Family, Affect, and the Brain (FAB) Study
by Pitt Carelab 25 Feb '15

25 Feb '15

Hello! Thanks to so many quick responses earlier this month, we are finally able to start enrolling participants in the FAB Study! This study is being run through the University of Pittsburgh. Below is a copy of our flyer and the plain text for those who aren't able to see the image. Please don't hesitate to contact me with questions. I'm happy to answer them! I'm available by phone (412-624-7991) or email (venablecm(a)upmc.edu) More information on our research group can be found at carelab.pitt.edu. Best, Catherine Are you the birth mother of a 11 to 14 year old child? You and your adolescent may be eligible to participate in a research study with the University of Pittsburgh, Medical Center on how adolescents and their mothers enjoy fun experiences together. Participation will involve two to four laboratory visits. You and your child will be asked to complete interviews and questionnaires. You and your child will complete two interactive tasks together. You and your child will each complete a brain scan. Compensation will be provided.

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Lost pitbull on Portland St 1:45 p.m.
by frenchjap＠comcast.net 25 Feb '15

25 Feb '15

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Free TV / entertainment corner table
by joansoulliere＠gmail.com 25 Feb '15

25 Feb '15

36" wide in front. 21.5 inches from farthest end of back to front. 25" high. Glass top. Sturdy. CD holders on left and right bottom. Room for stereo receiver. There are some scratches and we have furry pets. Free. Show up first tomorrow night at 915 Farragut St. Between 7:30 pm and 9 pm ready to take it, and it is yours. Thank you. Joan Sent from my iPhone

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Free scrap lumber and glass
by Jorunn Allersma 25 Feb '15

25 Feb '15

Hello, We have many pieces of scrap lumber that is good quality, just smaller pieces, plus some pieces of glass for free if you are interested. We are looking for this to be taken as soon as possible. If you are interested, please let me know and I will put it outside on our porch for you to pick up. Thanks!

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