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[Highland Park] Lyme's Disease
by Emily Viehland 11 Dec '10

11 Dec '10

Jen made some excellent points about Lyme's disease, and included a great website! I kept that part of her email in this one, so you could check it out now if you didn't when she sent it. :-) An interesting fact about Lyme's (that my family learned the hard way--on my poor then-4-year-old) is that the telltale ring rash does not always display at the bite site. In fact, we found the tick and pulled it off, and she had over 2 dozen rings, _none_ of which presented at the bite site! Fortunately, we were living in rural Massachusetts at the time, and all of the doctors there knew a whole lot about the idiosyncracies of Lyme's disease, having dealt with it for many years (we were not so far from Lyme, CT). Long pants in the woods, folks, and let's keep track of the local deer population! --Emily King Ave *Lyme Disease* > > Lyme disease can be carried by what we known as the deer tick, but is also > called the blacklegged tick. Although this is the most common type of tick > in Allegheny County, reports of Lyme disease in our area are relatively low > compared to other areas. > It's important to note that because of diagnosis issues and a broader controversy, Lyme is very much under reported. I personally know of multiple people who have contracted lyme from ticks in the highland/frick area (obviously anecdotal evidence, but still something to consider). > > > The County’s entomologist said that there is a lot of good information > about ticks online, particularly on webpages associated with universities. > I found the following page on Penn State’s website which had some technical > information on ticks and Lyme disease: > http://ento.psu.edu/extension/factsheets/ticks > Here is another resource specifically about lyme disease: http://www.lymediseaseassociation.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=art…

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[Highland Park] Artificial Christmas Tree
by mld3310＠aol.com 11 Dec '10

11 Dec '10

We have a second artificial Christmas tree that we no longer need. It's 7.5' tall and in good condition, $25 OBO. Also, various colors, gently used girl's winter coats, sizes small - medium, $10 OBO. Thank you. Marie

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[Highland Park] [Tazza D'Oro] I Love this story!
by Amy 11 Dec '10

11 Dec '10

Tazza D'Oro has posted a new item, 'I Love this story!' Jessica King, Justin Rothshank and Jeffrey Dorsey - you continue to inspire our community everyday. Great article. You may view the latest post at http://www.tazzadoro.net/2010/12/i-love-this-story/ You received this e-mail because you asked to be notified when new updates are posted. Best regards, Amy tazzadoro(a)earthlink.net

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[Highland Park] Free Big Burrito Coupons
by Kate Porigow 11 Dec '10

11 Dec '10

I recently received a packet of Big Burrito coupons for the holidays, and while all of their restaurants are amazing, I won't possibly be able to use them all by the end of January when they expire. I'm keeping the one for Mad Mex, so I have to offer: -Separate $10 coupons for each of the following: Casbah, Eleven, Kaya, and Soba. -one coupon for $10 off brunch at Casbah, Eleven, or Kaya -and,one coupon for $15 off catering drop-off service Please let me know which one(s) you're interested in and we'll arrange for pick-up. -- Kate

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Re: : [Highland Park] Information on ticks from the Allegheny County Health Department
by Jen Mankoff 11 Dec '10

11 Dec '10

I just want to add a little information to this (thanks for sending it out, Emily, it's a great resource). > > > If you think you have ticks in your own yard, you can purchase pesticides > at most hardware stores. If you don’t know if you have ticks in your yard, > you can put thick, tall white socks on (and tuck your pants into them) and > walk around in your yard. Ticks will be attracted to the white socks and > easy to spot on them. (Just to clarify, this is not a recommendation of the > Council Office, but what I was told by the entomologist.) > > A white pillowcase tied to a stick is great for this too. Just brush it against long grass, ivy, stone walls, leaf piles, and so on (ticks preferred habitats). Those, obviously are also good places to avoid if you want to avoid getting a tick (pesticides and repellants only go so far). > > *Tick Bites* > > If you have been bit by a tick, you should try to remove the tick and save > it in a pill container in 70% alcohol or freeze it. If you were able > I would suggest that you send the tick out to be tested no matter what. Ticks can carry multiple illnesses and not all of them always present immediately (or with a rash). You'll want to know what the tick may be carrying because if you do get sick, Lyme in particular (the most likely infectious disease a tick may carry) can be a very controversial illness and difficult to diagnose. > > *Lyme Disease* > > Lyme disease can be carried by what we known as the deer tick, but is also > called the blacklegged tick. Although this is the most common type of tick > in Allegheny County, reports of Lyme disease in our area are relatively low > compared to other areas. > It's important to note that because of diagnosis issues and a broader controversy, Lyme is very much under reported. I personally know of multiple people who have contracted lyme from ticks in the highland/frick area (obviously anecdotal evidence, but still something to consider). > > > The County’s entomologist said that there is a lot of good information > about ticks online, particularly on webpages associated with universities. > I found the following page on Penn State’s website which had some technical > information on ticks and Lyme disease: > http://ento.psu.edu/extension/factsheets/ticks > Here is another resource specifically about lyme disease: http://www.lymediseaseassociation.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=art… > > > Finally, to end on a bright note, he also informed me that ticks become > dormant once temperatures drop below freezing, so we should not have to > worry about them for the next several months. > This is true, however I have seen ticks walking around on snow. The risk is non-zero even in the winter. jen > > > > > *Emily Keebler **· Office of Patrick Dowd · Pittsburgh City Council > District 7* > *510 City-County Building · 414 Grant Street · Pittsburgh PA 15219 · 412 > 255 2140* > *emily.keebler(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us · www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/district7 > * > > > > -- > &lt; > http://lists.highlandparkpa.com/mailman/listinfo/neighborhood&gt; >

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[Highland Park] Tutor needed
by MARTHA SCHAEFER 11 Dec '10

11 Dec '10

Hello, We are looking for a tutor for our 7year old, first grade boy. He is currently having some difficulty in the areas of reading, spelling and writing, but we would love tutoring in all areas of academia. We would love to hire a tutor to come to our home 2-3 times per week to start, then change to 1-2 times per week thereafter. The exact times/days of the tutoring will be negotiated to work with your schedule. Prior experience with children is required, and a background in education, early childhood education, or something similar is preferred. please call me for more information such as location, salary etc. 570-916-8567 We look forward to hearing from you, and are excited to work with you. Thank you, Jessica Schaefer

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[Highland Park] blind and window shade repair
by David Aschkenas 11 Dec '10

11 Dec '10

I have a couple of traditional window shades, large ones, that need repaired. In the past Acme Bind and Shade on Hamilton Ave did a great job. When I stopped by there today, they were gone, out of business. Anyone have recomendations for window shade repairs? Thanks David Aschkenas -- David Aschkenas 915 N. Euclid Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15206 412-363-3458 www.daschkenasphoto.com

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[Highland Park] Argentie tango lessons
by capellan tanguero 11 Dec '10

11 Dec '10

Always wanted to tango? Now's your chance. A new session of six Argentine tango classes is starting soon. Sunday session starts Jan. 9, Tuesday session starts Jan. 11. Novices, singles or couples welcome. See http://www.pittsburghtangueros.org/classes.html for details. Private lessons are also available in Highland Park if you want to progress faster or need a more flexible schedule. Call Jerry at 412-661-2480.

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[Highland Park] Modern Sofa / Futon Update!!
by Sean Miller 11 Dec '10

11 Dec '10

Update: The sofa has been moved to the lobby of my building so you do not have to worry about the stairs!! Much easier!! I purchased this sofa from Urban Outfitters about 8 months ago. It is a futon, but does not look like a typical futon. The base is solid wood slats that slide out when you want to open into a bed. There are no rips or stains on it of any kind. There is a slight tufting on the back. The fabric resembles a charcoal wool...its a beautiful modern piece. It is firm though!! I think that over time it will soften up. I have decided to sell it because I am changing some things around in my apartment. The retail price was $700.00 at the store, and I paid $249.95 on sale. I am asking $150... I cannot deliver. I am available Sunday, but I will not hold it for anyone...cash only 33" high x 31" deep x 80" long fold out to a full bed Let me know!! Sean

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[Highland Park] 2 Chamber Music Tickets
by Barbara Paull 11 Dec '10

11 Dec '10

Would anybody out there like two free tickets to Monday night's chamber music concert? It features the Empire Brass with Elisabeth Von Trapp (of Trapp family fame) and I believe it will be mostly Christmas music. The seats are very good, row E in the orchestra. That's Monday, Dec. 13, and the concert starts at 7:30 p.m. If you're interested, you can email me back. I will have the tickets at my home in Highland Park. Barbara

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