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[Highland Park] Try Kiva for Free!! Support small business globally!
by Christina Gavin 29 Dec '11

29 Dec '11

Happy Holidays from Kiva and Ladies’ Home Journal! *What is Kiva?* Kiva is a non-profit organization working to alleviate poverty by connecting people through lending. Kiva lets individuals lend as little as $25 to help create opportunity around the world. *Consider the facts:* * Over 1 billion people live in extreme poverty (less than $1.25 per day) - 75% are women and girls. * 76 million primary school-age children are not in school - 60% are girls. * There are 876 million illiterate adults in the developing world - over 65% are women. * Women produce half the world’s food, but own only 1% of the world’s farmland. * But when you invest in a woman’s future, the story changes. Statistics prove that when you invest in a woman, that investment will go toward improving the health, education and overall future opportunities not only for herself, but for her children. And that has a powerful ripple effect. If a mother has access to financial resources to start or grow a business, her future, and her children’s futures can change forever. It’s a virtuous cycle. Join Ladies’ Home Journal and Kiva in helping a woman entrepreneur start a cycle of change today! What better way to learn about Kiva than to try it for free? Until January 31, 2012 at 11:59 PST, Kiva will provide free trial loans to the first 3,000 folks who become new users and make a loan. Supplies of free trials are limited to one (1) per new user, and will be made available on a “first claimed” basis. More information is available at: http://www.kiva.org/ladieshomejournal Please also consider joining the Kiva Pittsburgh team to stay in touch with other Kiva lenders locally: http://www.kiva.org/team/pittsburgh -- Make a Small Development Loan, Make a Big Difference. Easy. www.kiva.org

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[Highland Park] District 7 Newsletter - January
by Thoma, Jennifer 29 Dec '11

29 Dec '11

*Office of Councilman Patrick Dowd — January* *NEWS AND UPDATES* * * *2012 County Property Reassessments* Pittsburgh residents have started receiving their 2012 property values from Allegheny County’s Office of Property Assessment. Allegheny County is the governing body responsible for determining the values of every property and structure located within the City. *Meetings in District 7 to address appeals process* If you believe that your new assessment is inaccurate, there will be a window of time for you to file an appeal with Allegheny County. It is our goal to make the County’s appeal process as easy as possible for you. In an effort to do so, District 7 along with the City’s Finance Department will host two meetings on January 3, 2012 to explain the appeal process and to answer residents’ questions. The first will be held in Lawrenceville at the Stephen Foster Center, 286 Main Street, at 12noon, and the second in Morningside at the VFW, 1820 Morningside Avenue, at 6pm. The notice being sent out by the County offered the following information on the appeal process: "Property owners in the City of Pittsburgh and Mt. Oliver have until January 13, 2012, to request an informal review by calling 412-350-4600 or going to http://apps.alleghenycounty.us/InformalReviews. Property owners, along with the school and municipality, also have the right to file a 2012 formal appeal with the Board of Property Assessment Appeals & Review until February 10, 2012. Appeal forms may be obtained by calling 412-350-4600 or by visiting www.alleghenycounty.us/opa/aforms.aspx. *Additional resources*** City of Pittsburgh: Frequently Asked Questions – http://www.pittsburghpa.gov/mayor/appealassist/faqs City of Pittsburgh 311 Non-Emergency Response line: 311 or 412-255-2621 *Holiday Tree Composting* Christmas trees may be dropped off for composting from Jan. 3 to Jan. 31, Monday through Saturday from 8am until 2pm, at these locations: 2nd Division Public Works (East End) -North Dallas Avenue at Hamilton Avenue 3rd Division Public Works (Hazelwood) -Melanchton Avenue, off the 5200 block of 2nd Ave 5th Division Public Works (West End) -1330 Hassler Street, off of Hershel & Steuben (next to Herschel Park) Environmental Services Lot (Strip District) -3001 Railroad Street (next to the former CityTow Pound Location The trees cannot have ornaments, lights, or stands and cannot be in plastic bags. Please be aware that trees left at the curb will be collected but not composted. For more information contact the Pittsburgh’s Recycling Division at (412)-255-2631. *AGAIN, PLEASE NOTE: Help District 7 Go Green!* * * We are currently preparing the *2011 Annual Report* for distribution early in the new year. If you would like to receive only an electronic copy (not a mailed hard copy), please email Jennifer at jennifer.thoma(a)pittsburghpa.gov and provide your address so we can remove you from our “snail mail” list. *UPCOMING EVENTS AND MEETINGS* *Council to Go* * * Join *Councilman Patrick Dowd at* *Council to Go*, his mobile district office, to voice your concerns, ideas, and questions about local government and services. * * *Polish Hill — Wednesday, January 11, 7pm-8pm – *Polish Hill Civic Association Office, 3060 Brereton Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 * * *Bloomfield — Tuesday, January 24, 7pm-8pm – *Location TBD – details will be posted on the event calendar at http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/district7/html/council_to_go.html *Highland Park* *—* *Thursday, January 26, 7pm-8pm* – Enrico’s Tazza D’Oro, 1125 N. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 * * *Holiday** Hours* * * *Monday, January 2, New Year’s Holiday observed – District 7 Office Closed* * * *Community Events* * * *Tuesday, January 3 – Allegheny County Assessment Appeal Process Overview – *Lawrenceville, Stephen Foster Center, 286 Main Street at 12pm and in Morningside at the Morningside VFW, 1820 Morningside Avenue at 6pm. Free. * * *Monday, January 9* – *Adult Book Discussion Group* – Lawrenceville, Carnegie Library, 279 Fisk Street at 6pm. Free. Group will be discussing *Caleb’s Crossing* by Geraldine brooks.** * * *Monday, January 16 – Honoring MLK, Jr. – *East Liberty/Highland Park, Kelly-Strayhorn Theatre (5941 Penn Avenue) and Union Project (801 North Negley Avenue) from 12pm-7pm. Free. * * *Thursday, January 19 – 2012 Lawrenceville Historical Society Lecture Series – Dr. Stanley States, *Director of Water Quality and Production at the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority talks about the history of Pittsburgh’s water supply system.* *Lawrenceville, McVey Auditorium of Canterbury Place, 310 Fisk Street. * * *If you know of any **community-oriented events in your District 7 neighborhood that we should publicize through our monthly newsletter and District 7 website, please email jennifer.thoma(a)pittsburghpa.gov by the 1st of each month. * *DID YOU KNOW?* Allegheny County offers several exemptions that may reduce your county tax bill. You may qualify to save on your Allegheny County Taxes through what is known as the *Homestead** Tax Exemption (Act 50)*. The initial $15,000 in assessed value of each owner occupied residential property, and certain farmstead properties, within Allegheny County can be exempted from *county* property taxes. This exclusion is not automatic however; you have to apply. Applications must be submitted by March 1 for the exclusion to be in effect for the current and for future tax years. Residents who have already filed for the Act 50 exclusion do not need to file again. Also, Allegheny County offers a *Senior Tax Relief Program* *(Act 77)*. Seniors age 60 or older who have lived in and owned their current Allegheny County residence for at least 10 years may be eligible for a flat 30% discount on their county real estate tax. To be eligible, the gross household income, including 50% of Social Security and Railroad Retirement Tier 1 benefits, must be $30,000 or less. Information on other Allegheny County tax abatement and exemption programs, including new construction (Act 202), clean and green (Act 156-PA), and homeowner improvements (Act 42), can be obtained through the Allegheny County Property Assessment Website<http://www.alleghenycounty.us/opa/abate.aspx> . The City of Pittsburgh also offers these types of programs but with slightly different guidelines. Please go to http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/finance/html/forms-real_estate.html. *Tip: If you aren't sure whether you've already applied for the Act 50 and Act 77 tax exemptions, check under the "General Information" tab for your property on the Allegheny County real estate website<http://www2.county.allegheny.pa.us/RealEstate/Search.aspx>. There will be a "YES" in the Homestead line on the left side of the Web page if you already have an application on file.* To unsubscribe from Council District 7 updates, please notify Jennifer Thoma at jennifer.thoma(a)pittsburghpa.gov and you or your organization will be removed from our contact list. *---* JENNIFER THOMA | Administrative and Communications Director Office of Councilman Patrick Dowd | Pittsburgh City Council District 7 City-County Building, Rm. 510 | 414 Grant Street | Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Tel 412.255.2140 | Fax 412.255.2419 jennifer.thoma(a)pittsburghpa.gov District 7 Schedule of Events Google Calendar<http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/district7/> | <http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/district7/assets/2008-Newsletter.pdf> 2010 Annual Report<http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/district7/assets/2010-Newsletter.pdf>[pdf] -- *Jennifer Thoma **· Office of Patrick Dowd · Pittsburgh City Council District 7* jennifer.thoma(a)pittsburghpa.gov* · 412-255-2140*

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[Highland Park] Infant/Toddler Items
by srb723＠comcast.net 29 Dec '11

29 Dec '11

Hello! We are trying to get rid of some baby/toddler items that we do not use anymore but that are in good shape. Please see the attached photos. 1. Child Carrier Backpack - REI brand - similar backpack cost around $200.00 We didn't use this very much so it is in good shape - $90.00 2. Changing table w/pad and cover (or without). Clean and in good shape with a few marks on bottom two shelves. - $30.00 3. Fisher-Price Cheer for Me Potty! My daughter hardly used this potty. - $10.00 If you are interested in seeing any of the these things please send me an email. Thanks! Susan

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[Highland Park] cordless phone is gone
by Kevin Wahila 29 Dec '11

29 Dec '11

thanks for all of the emails -kevin

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[Highland Park] Monitor generosity!
by Helen Blier 29 Dec '11

29 Dec '11

Many thanks to all of the generous neighbors (and HP wannabes) who responded to my request for a monitor! I've got one, and the computer will be set up this afternoon. If you find yourself still sitting with computer equipment you can't use, the Goodwill computer center on E Carson (near SSide works) happily takes your castoffs, and it's tax deductible. I continue to be convinced that I live in the best darn neighborhood in the world.... Happy New Year! Helen

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[Highland Park] Yoga bootcamp for beginers
by Yoga Hive 29 Dec '11

29 Dec '11

Neighbors, Hello! We at the yoga hive, located at penn ave and fairmount, have a beginner yoga series coming up in january from 1130am - 1 pm on each of the four saturdays of the month. This is a great refresher and also good for brand new yogis. Here is the sign-up link with more details: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ws.asp?studioid=12149&stype=-8&sTG=34&sV… Namaste, yinz! Kimberly

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[Highland Park] needed: wardrobe/armoire and dresser
by Stephanie Miller 29 Dec '11

29 Dec '11

If you have one you are looking to get rid of/sell, please let me know!

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[Highland Park] Free desk
by M. Christine Benner Dixon 29 Dec '11

29 Dec '11

My friend, Mo Copeland, is getting rid of a desk--free for the taking. Pictures and information is below. If you have questions, her email is mocopeland(a)gmail.com (listed below). Begin forwarded message: > From: Mo Copeland <mocopeland(a)gmail.com> > Date: December 29, 2011 11:10:06 AM EST > To: "M. Christine Benner" <m.christine.benner(a)verizon.net> > Subject: Free desk > > Free desk, up for grabs. 5816 Black Street (right behind Peabody High School). > It's on the front lawn. as of 10min ago. First come, first serve. > Photo attached. It's in good shape, other than a few nicks on the legs. > Cheers, > Mo > >

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[Highland Park] START 2012 WITH A BANG! WRESTLING DVDs / VIDEOS / CARD COLLECTION / ENJOY THE EXCITEMENT!
by chmnrcp＠juno.com 29 Dec '11

29 Dec '11

START OUT 2012 WITH A BANG!!! CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR BY ENJOYING SOME EXCITING WRESTLING DVDs / VIDEOS / CARD COLLECTION! WE'RE LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD WRESTLING FANS WHO WANT SOME GREAT WRESTLING COLLECTIBLES! ALL ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE NOW FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT! ALL PAYMENTS MUST BE IN CASH ONLY AND NO RETURNS ARE ALLOWED. PRICES ARE FIRM BUT BEST OFFERS NEAR TO THE SALE PRICE WILL BE SERIOUSLY CONSIDERED FOR MULTIPLE ITEM BUYERS. WRESTLING MULTI-DVD SETS (ALL SETS ARE $10.00 EACH): *HULK HOGAN - THE ULTIMATE ANTHOLOGY SET - $10.00 (3 AVAILABLE) *WWE LADDER MATCH SET - $10.00 (3 AVAILABLE) *WWE PRESENTS MCMAHON - $10.00 *WRESTLEMANIA 21 GOES HOLLYWOOD - $10.00 *WRESTLEMANIA 22 - $10.00 *JAKE THE SNAKE ROBERTS - PICK YOUR POISON - $10.00 *MY LIFE - JOHN CENA - $10.00 *THE ULTIMATE RIC FLAIR COLLECTION - $10.00 *NATURE BOY RIC FLAIR - THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION - $10.00 WRESTLING SINGLE DVDs ($5.00 EACH): *WWE HARD KNOCKS - THE CHRIS BENOIT STORY & CHEATING DEATH, STEALING LIFE - THE EDDIE GUERRERO STORY - $5.00 *SHAWN MICHAELS BOYHOOD DREAM - $5.00 *HOLLYWOOD, INC. PRESENTS A NIGHT OF 3SOMES/UNION CITY, NJ 2007 - MANY MATCHES - $5.00 *AWA TOTAL CONTROL - $5.00 *BEYOND THE MAT DIRECTOR'S CUT - $5.00 *EAST COAST PRO WRESTLING SHOWCASE - 2008 - $5.00 *AWA PRESENTS CROSSROADS - $5.00 *AWA THAT'S INCREDIBLE 2004/UNION CITY, NJ MATCHES - $5.00 *KING OF THE CAGE - BRINGING HEAT - $5.00 *BOOKER T - THE EARLY YEARS - $5.00 *WWE - CAUSE STONE COLD SAID SO - $5.00 *WWE - ANDRE THE GIANT - $5.00 *TNA GENESIS 2005 - $5.00 *TNA GENESIS 2007 - $5.00 *TNA VICTORY ROAD 2007 - $5.00 *WWE SURVIVOR SERIES 2003 - $5.00 *WWE SURVIVOR SERIES 2005 - $5.00 *WWE NO MERCY 2004 - $5.00 *WWE NO MERCY 2005 - $5.00 *WWE NO MERCY 2008 - $5.00 *TNA FINAL RESOLUTION 2005 - $5.00 *TNA FINAL RESOLUTION 2006 - $5.00 *WWE BACKLASH 2004 - $5.00 *WWE BACKLASH 2007 - $5.00 *TNA BOUND FOR GLORY 2007 - $5.00 *TNA LOCK DOWN - SIX SHADES OF STEEL 2006 - $5.00 *TNA SLAMMI VERSARY - KING OF THE MOUNTAIN 2007 - $5.00 *WWE HULK HOGAN/SHAWN MICHAELS FOR 1ST TIME EVER AT SUMMERSLAM - $5.00 *WWE RAW - JOHN CENA/KURT ANGLE 2005 - $5.00 *WWE VENGEANCE 2005 - BATTISTA VS. TRIPLE H - $5.00 *STING - MOMENT OF TRUTH - $5.00 *WWE SMACK DOWN JUDGMENT DAY 2005 (JOHN CENA/JBL) - $5.00 WRESTLING VHS COLLECTOR'S VIDEOS (ALL ARE $2.00 EACH): *WWF - THE ROCK - KNOW YOUR ROLE - $2.00 *WWF - THE ROCK - THE PEOPLE'S CHAMPION - $2.00 *WWF - MICK FOLEY - HARD KNOCKS AND CHEAP POPS - $2.00 *WWF - MICK FOLEY - MADMAN UNMASKED - $2.00 (NEW & SEALED) *THE UNDERTAKER - THE PHENOM - $2.00 *BACKYARD WRESTLING (BYW) THE BEST OF BYW UNCENSORED - $2.00 *JUGGALO CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING (JCW) VOLUME 1 - $2.00 *JUGGALO CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING (JCW) VOLUME 2 - $2.00 *WWF BEST OF RAW VOLUME 1 - $2.00 *WWF ATTITUDE COLLECTION - TLC (TABLES/LADDERS/CHAIRS) - $2.00 RARE CLASSIC WWE WRESTLING CARD COLLECTOR'S ALBUM & CARD SET - COMPLETE 1990 VINTAGE SET PLACED IN PLASTIC PAGES IN COLLECTOR'S ALBUM ALL IN ITS ORIGINAL BOX (ONLY THE ALBUM/CARDS/PAGES ARE IN THE BOX) $20.00 PLEASE CALL (412)304-2013 TO LEAVE A MESSAGE IF YOU WANT TO ORDER ANY OR ALL OF THESE GREAT WRESTLING ITEMS! ____________________________________________________________ 57 Year Old Looks 27 Local Woman Reveals Wrinkle Secret That Has Doctors Angry. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/4efc6b0fe8fd311825c2st05duc

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[Highland Park] Free activision TV game toy
by Kevin Wahila 29 Dec '11

29 Dec '11

Connect to TV and enjoy. Includes the following games: Crackpots Atlantis Pitchfall! grand Prix River raid Tennis Spider Fight Ice Hockey Boxing Freeway Free! -Kevin Sent fr0m my unl0cked iPh0ne

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