September 2022 - test-neighbhorhood@test.highlandparkpa.com

free: 24-grit floor sander belts
by Steven Rine 24 Sep '22

24 Sep '22

2 heavy-duty (24-grit) floor sander belts, 8"x19". One unused, the second used but still has lots of life left in it. Reply to this email or contact 4one2-589-eight57eight for address. - hasta le bateau, Steve Rine 412-589-8578 *Be alert. The world needs more lerts.*

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Repairing a plaster ceiling
by Tricia Smith 24 Sep '22

24 Sep '22

Does anyone have recommendations for a contractor who can repair/patch a plaster ceiling? Would love to hear any positive or negative reviews you’d be willing to share! -- Tricia Smith, L.Ac.

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4moms / MamaRoo Rocker for $150
by Nehal Gupta 24 Sep '22

24 Sep '22

Hello Neighbours I am selling my MamaRoo 4 Multi-motion Baby swing. It is a Bluetooth rocker with 5 unique motions, nylon fabric (Nylon). The rocker is barely used and excellent condition.Selling it for $150. Please reply, if interested. Pickup from my house in Highland Park. Best, Nehal Gupta Best, Nehal Gupta

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Dorm fridge for sale $150
by Howard Degenholtz 24 Sep '22

24 Sep '22

Purchased new for $200 See Craigslist post: https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/app/d/pittsburgh-dorm-fridge-freezer/7535… -- --Howard howard.degenholtz(a)gmail.com

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Re: door knockers by Mpower
by Daniel Mirchandani 24 Sep '22

24 Sep '22

Thanks for providing me with the right spelling. I was searching for "empower" and didn't get anywhere. Searching for "mpower", on the other hand, got me what I was looking for. https://mpowerenergy.com/: > MPower Energy DBA MPE&G is an independent retail supplier of electricity and natural gas. https://mpowerdirect.com/: > MPower Direct is the sales arm for Mpower Energy <https://mpowerenergy.com/> [...]. We build teams of sales consultants to sell 100% renewable energy products to home owners & businesses and help save the planet one step at a time! If the pitch at my door convinced me, I would have been surprised to discover natural gas is part of my "clean energy" supply. Also, there are many stories about Mpower and similar companies (for example, in Albany, NY <https://www.villagevoice.com/2016/02/02/why-is-albany-letting-these-energy-…>) tricking consumers. For example, costing "less" than Duquesne Light without explaining they can only change supply charges, not distribution charges (which usually ends up costing more than Duquesne immediately), or by hiding a guaranteed 300% rate increase several months after sign-up. My particular pitch included some really fast talk about Russia's war in Ukraine affecting gas prices, but they wouldn't explain or slow down when I asked for details. Chapter 111 of the PA Public Utility Code <http://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Display/pacode?file=/secure/pacode/data/05…> ("MARKETING AND SALES PRACTICES FOR THE RETAIL RESIDENTIAL ENERGY MARKET") covers what should and shouldn't happen during these visits. I Am Not A Laywer, and my interpretation is not legal advice. The pitch I got felt like it didn't follow many of those requirements. For example: > § 111.8. Agent identification; misrepresentation. > (a) A supplier shall issue an identification badge to agents who conduct door-to-door activities or appear at public events. The badge must: > (1) Accurately identify the supplier, its trade name and logo. > [...] > (4) Be prominently displayed. That chapter mentions the Bureau of Consumer Services ("When a supplier engages in door-to-door sales and marketing activity, the supplier shall notify the Bureau of Consumer Services no later than the morning of the day that the activity begins") which happens to have an online form for complaints <https://www.puc.pa.gov/complaints/informal-complaints/> (only to fill out _after_ contacting Mpower). I don't think Duquesne can help very much with this, but the PUC has a lot more leverage so it should be able to do something. At least this will give the PUC information about which retailers should have their retail licenses renewed. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: David Sogg <soggd(a)duq.edu> > To: "Highland Park (neighborhood(a)highlandparkpa.com)" < > neighborhood(a)highlandparkpa.com> > Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2022 21:16:42 +0000 > Subject: door knockers by Mpower > > Dear neighbors, > > > > I just got a visit from two young men who knocked on my door claiming to > be working for “Mpower” which was hired by Duquesne Light (???) to visit > every home in “my zipcode” to find out about energy usage. Their spiel was > fast and hard to follow, but they seemed to want to know if my energy usage > (electric and gas) was above a certain level. If so, they would sell me > (???) a green energy plan. They wanted me to check my recent utility > statements. I didn’t. > > > > Anyone else hear from these fellows? Any idea what gives? > > > > David >

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Snow Removal Company Wanted
by EDWARD JONES 24 Sep '22

24 Sep '22

Looking for a snow removal company to service a Highland Park home: sidewalk, steps, and driveway. Sent from my iPhone

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Yoga props
by Our House 24 Sep '22

24 Sep '22

These props have barely been used and are in like-new condition. From a smoke- and pet-free home. Mexican Blankets: $5 each Bamboo Hugger Mugger Blocks: $10 for the set of 2 Gaiam Foam Blocks - $5 for a set of 2 (photo shows three - one has been taken) Gaiam Straps - $5 for two Foam Wedge - $5 $25 for the entire set. [image: Yoga Props.jpg]

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Free new unopened supplements
by Emily Nicholson 24 Sep '22

24 Sep '22

Free to anyone who wants one or both. They are brand new and unopened. I didn’t realize that I couldn’t take turmeric with a medication I am on. My daughter has decided she no longer likes this brand of probiotic. Sent from my iPhone

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ISO Hermione costume size 7
by Kate Lovelace 24 Sep '22

24 Sep '22

Looking for a Halloween Hermione granger costume for a 7 year old. If you have one for sale, please let me know! Kate 412-651-4925

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Register to work polls
by Frank Lamberto 23 Sep '22

23 Sep '22

Does anyone have the site - where you can register to work the polls — I inadvertently deleted it — Sent from my iPhone

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