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

Ice Cream/Sorbet/Frozen Yogurt
by Marcy Bloom 21 Jun '15

21 Jun '15

Just in time for summer: http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/cuisinart-ice-cream-maker-extra-fre… with original instructions/recipes plus book by Shona Crawford Poole with additional recipes. All inclusive, $30 -- marcyb

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20 Most Infuriating Things Computer Illiterate People Say-from Home PC Repairs
by Jeff Dumm 21 Jun '15

21 Jun '15

I thought everyone might enjoy this: The point is, don't feel so bad about your computer knowledge or lack of :D *1.* From my mother: IT'S NOT TURNING ON NOW BECAUSE YOU DOWNLOADED WHATEVER THAT FIREFOX THING IS. *2.* Reaching over my shoulder and pressing the power button, while I was mid way through a registry edit and saying... "do you think rebooting it will help." *3. *"Ever since you fixed that paper jam my computer has been running slower." *4.* *Dad:* I need to put some files on my thumb drive. *Me:* Ok, remember how we did that last time? *Dad:* No. *Me:* Ok, what files? *Dad:* Pictures. *Me:* OK, open your pictures folder, highlight the ones you want and press Ctrl+C. ... *Me:* Are you doing that? *Dad:* No. I'm in control panel. *Me:* Who told you to go to control panel? *Dad:* I thought it might help. *5.* My boss calls everything from our website to our printers "database". We do in fact have a document database which we use so every time there she has an issue I have no idea what she is talking about. "I can't connect to the database" = Can't Print. "The database crashed, were we hacked" = Computer unplugged. *6.* People at my company that refer to everything as "The Server." "Is the server down?" = My screen resolution set to 800x600 "Is the server up?" = I have somehow erased my hard drive "Could you put it on the server?" = Why isn't the file magically appearing on my desktop . *7.* "I was working on this word document for 2 hours and I closed it, it asked me to save and I said no. Get it back" *8.* Blaming an error on you, when it happens months later, and is completely unrelated to any work you did. Especially if its a hardware failure when you fixed software problems. Just imagine that with any other technical industry. Have a friend who is an electrician come to your house for free, install an outlet, for free, and next year a lightbulb in the other side of your house burns out, so you call him up and say it is probably his fault, and guilt him into replacing it. *9.* As a kid, my mom would play this online card game. I would play little cartoon games, like whinnie the pooh, and junk like that. Anyway, one day I come home and all my games are deleted, I was mortified. I asked my mom what happened and she told me, "they were making the computer run slower." about 2 or 3 years later I realized that she would download and reinstall her stupid card game every single time she wanted to play it. *10.* "Where's all my stuff?" After reloading her OS and having: 1. Explained at length how EVERYTHING WOULD BE GONE. 2. Offered her a data transfer. 3. Read her the wipe/reload paperwork OUT LOUD. 4. Had her sign the papers that said, "EVERYTHING WILL BE GONE." 5. Told her that her computer would only have the things on it that it had when it was brand new. *11*.The other day, I was informed that I needed to make sure that the server was up, and it was to be a priority because the customer did not have an operating system. *12*.Doing tech support at an ISP, person said "My computer won't turn on, your internet is broken" I asked them to check the back of the computer to see if the plug was in, they replied "I can't see the back of the computer, its dark in here" I said "Well turn on the light then." Reply "Well... the power is out." *13. Mom:* Some of my keys on the keyboard are sticking. Can you ask your boyfriend to reprogram it for me? *Me:* No, Mom, that's not how that works. That sounds like a hardware problem. *Mom:* *You're* not the computer engineer! *14.* My mother. Her computer crashed one day (presumably due to all the stress). She completely wiped the hard drive then decided to buy a new computer because she likes new things. Next day: *Mom:* "I can't find any of my files on my new computer." *Me: *"Well, you didn't do a data transfer." *Mom:* "But I put the old one in the new computer! It's sitting right there on the bottom!" At this point, she opens the case and shows me the old drive just chillin' on the bottom panel. After I explain how that doesn't do anything, this happens: *Mom:* "Well, I've got some copper wire in the office somewhere. You can attach the new one to the old one." *Me:* "That...won't work." *Mom:* "YES IT WILL YOU'RE JUST LAZY." *15.* Where are your files? *In Word * Okay but where are they? *In WORD! * But in what folder are they in, My Documents? *NO THEY'RE IN WORD DAMMIT.* *16.* That if you get the destination address slightly wrong on an email, someone, like an electronic postman i guess, will know what you mean. My mum had been giving out her email, adding "or something like that" *17.* Me: "Show me exactly how you caused the problem to occur." Them: "Why can't you do it? You're the computer expert." *18.* My dad called me a Twat because I opened a new tab. *19.*"I know you folks at Best Buy are always trying to confuse people like me. I don't want to hear any bullcrap, just show me where the discs of internet are." "Discs... Ma'am I don't quite understand, do you already have a provider? or..." "CUT THE BULLSH*T, just show me where I can get a disc of internet!" "In the aisle next to car stereos ma'am." *20.* "So here's how you can prevent this from happening in the future." "Don't give me technical mumbo jumbo, just fix it." As always, providing home repair and meeting computer needs!

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Highland Park- butterfly rocker
by Betsy & Eric Gardner 21 Jun '15

21 Jun '15

Gently used Butterfly Rocker $25 - does not play music - strong wooden frame with bright and colorful fabric Sent from my iPhone

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Chimney repair
by Sara MacLeod 20 Jun '15

20 Jun '15

Hi neighbors, We need someone to come and repair some mortar on one of our chimneys in order to stop a leak. Has anyone had a good or bad experience with anyone local? Thanks in advance! Mac

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Invitation to the first ever Failure:Lab Pittsburgh!
by Michael Van Ness 20 Jun '15

20 Jun '15

Hi all- I work for an organization called Zero Six Eight, which develops the entrepreneurial and business interests of men and women with a criminal background. We believe that personal or professional failure is never the final word in someone’s story and have written that mantra into the fabric of our company. To help promote this idea we are hosting a TED-esque event called Failure:Lab. Failure:Lab consists of highly successful people telling the audience a story of both personal and professional failure. However they will not include the lesson that they learned from that failure-the crowd will. After each brief story, the crowd will have a short time to either tweet or journal about the lessons that they took from the story. Those lessons will be collected and distributed to the audience after the evening is over. The runs June 26 from 7-9 p.m. at the Kelly Strayhorn Theatre. There will be an after party for further discussion of the lessons learned at the event. Here is a link for tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/failurelab-pittsburgh-tickets-… <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/failurelab-pittsburgh-tickets-16713131426?aff=…> There is a 35% discount if you use the promo code 'packthelab' We will be having an afterparty at the theatre with a complementary drink or two for guests as well as discussion between the audience and the speakers and performers! Please email me michaelvanness47(a)gmail.com or call at 571-438-2495 with any questions!

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FREE Leather Sofa
by Roberge, Mary Celeste 20 Jun '15

20 Jun '15

We have a medium brown 3 cushion wide leather sofa. The left cushion-side reclines. Measurements: 84" wide; 35" depth; 37" back height Please email me know as soon as possible if interested. Mary C. Roberge 5909 Hampton Street Email: mcr13(a)pitt.edu

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ISO window AC unit
by Susan Lock 20 Jun '15

20 Jun '15

Hello neighbors! We are in search of a gently used window AC unit that is at least 8,000-10,000 BTUs. If you have one available, please let us know! Thanks, Suzee and Rory Lock Sent from my iPhone

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Grill for sale
by Michelle Cobb 20 Jun '15

20 Jun '15

I have a propane grill for sale. It was bought last year and used 3 or 4 times. I am moving and do not have room for it. It's a Brinkman grill with folding stand legs so it sits perfectly on a table or stand. It is a nice grill and practically new- it was purchased for $100 (I think). If interested please make a reasonable offer Sent from my iPhone

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Apple TV
by Michelle Cobb 20 Jun '15

20 Jun '15

I have a brand new, still in plastic wrap Apple TV for sale. It also has a brand new HDMI cord. I never got around to hooking it up and it's been sitting in the bag. Both were purchased last year for $120. Make a reasonable offer and it's yours! Sent from my iPhone

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Bathroom renovation
by Becky Moore 20 Jun '15

20 Jun '15

Hi Looking for recommendations of contractors to renovate a full bathroom. Please let me know of any to avoid too! Thanks in advance Becky Moore Sent from my iPhone

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