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[Highland Park] FW: Laforet Call-in Action on Friday! Please Call!
by Edith Bell 16 Sep '05

16 Sep '05

Subject: Fwd: Laforet Call-in Action on Friday! Please Call! From: Voices for Animals <voicesforanimals(a)gmail.com> Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2005 07:09:10 +0200 To: guru7540(a)cs.com Subject: Laforet Call-in Action on Friday! Please Call! LAFORET CALL-IN ACTION DAY: THIS FRIDAY! This Friday, September 16th, Voices for Animals is holding its first Call-In Day of Action against Laforet and their continuing sale of foie gras. Laforet, a French restaurant in Highland Park, has been our most stubborn holdout of the Foie Gras-Free Pittsburgh campaign: they not only refuse to stop selling foie gras, they also refuse to even meet with us or speak to us. Not only that, Laforet may also be one of the citys biggest sellers of foie gras-on one recent menu, foie gras was listed in four separate dishes! We have been campaigning against them for quite some time now and have decided that we need to use tactics a bit more persuasive to try to get through to them. Therefore, we are proclaiming a national call-in day against Laforet. We would like everyone to call Laforet on Friday, September 16th between their business hours of 5:30 PM to 10:30 PM. The owners and managers of Laforet are Michael and Robert Uricchio. Tell them to finally do the right thing and to stop selling foie gras permanently. Laforet: (412) 665-9000 A few talking points: · Foie gras production is one of the cruelest forms of factory farming. To produce it, ducks and geese are force fed a third of their body weight in food each day until their livers become grossly engorged up to ten times their normal size. This creates a serious and painful liver disease. · Undercover investigations of foie gras farms have revealed the most deplorable of conditions. Ducks are kept in such tight confinement that little room is allowed for any movement at all, and the ducks are denied any water to swim in. Severely sick and dying birds were found everywhere-many suffering from conditions caused by force feeding such as their stomachs bursting from being overstuffed with food. · The forced feeding wreaks havoc on these birds bodies. Ducks rescued from foie gras farms found them in such poor shape that they could barely even stand up, let alone walk. In fact, the science of foie gras production aims to slaughter the birds right before they would otherwise die from forced feeding induced conditions. · Over 12 countries have already realized the inherent cruelty of foie gras production and have banned it. In the United States, California passed legislation to illegalize the production and sale of foie gras in the state and several other states have similar legislation pending. Restaurants all over the country are removing foie gras from their menus, including 10 here in Pittsburgh. · Dont let Laforet hand you excuses such as foie gras isnt currently on their menu. While their menu does change frequently, if it is not on the current menu chances are good it will be listed on future menus (and likely more than once). Besides, even if they only sold it once a year, that is still one time too many. Tell them you want a permanent commitment to no longer sell foie gras. For more talking points, visit www.pghfoiegras.com <http://www.pghfoiegras.com/> and www.gourmetcruelty.com <http://www.gourmetcruelty.com/> ------------------------- Voices for Animals Post Office Box 7181 Pittsburgh, PA 15213 1-877-321-4VFA voicesforanimals(a)gmail.com www.vfa-online.org <../../../../../My%20Documents/VFA%20Stuff/www.vfa-online.org> www.pghfoiegras.com <../../../../../My%20Documents/VFA%20Stuff/www.pghfoiegras.com> www.conneautlakecruelty.com <http://www.conneautlakecruelty.com/> Unsubscribe: http://www.ymlp.com/u.php?vfawpa+guru7540@cs.com Hosting by YourMailingListProvider <http://www.ymlp.com>

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[Highland Park] French lessons
by Christine Frechard-Harbison 15 Sep '05

15 Sep '05

There are 2 students interested to start French intermediate in a small group . One can only evenings, the other during the week-end. Also, there is one student , beginner level, who is ready to start (evening) with an other person. If you are interested, please call me at 412 661 0177 Have a good day Christine Fréchard-Harbison _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/

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[Highland Park] Tutors for Calculus III and Sociology
by Kathryn 14 Sep '05

14 Sep '05

We are in immediate need of a tutor for a Calculus III and an upper level Sociology class. Please contact me at the number below immediately if you are interested. Thank you! Kathryn Randall Assistant Tutorial Supervisor Duquesne University Michael P. Weber Learning Skills Center Phone: (412) 396-6026

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[Highland Park] Community Focus Group tonight at Kingsley Association
by Sal Wilcox (CEO, EI, Inc.) 14 Sep '05

14 Sep '05

Reminder: Education Innovations, Inc. hosts a focus group tonight on how a school fits into the life of a community (see information below.) Your input at this and our other focus groups will guide us as we work towards providing high quality education options in the city. Coffe and cookies will be provided. Community Focus Group *When: Wednesday September 14, 2005 *Time: 6:30pm 8:30pm *Location: Kingsley Association 6435 Frankstown Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 *Working Title/question: How does a school fit into the life of the community? What we are going for here is for your input on how a school goes beyond being located in a community, or how a school can be another friend in the community. *Who we are looking for: Pittsburgh community members at large, parents, students, businesses, etc. And here are our upcoming focus groups: Critical Thinking/Workforce Forum *Date: Wednesday September 21 *Time 6:30pm 8:30pm *Location: Kingsley Association 6435 Frankstown Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 *Working Title: "Critical Thinking: the foundation for a creative and productive workforce." What we are going for here is to gather expert opinion on the role of primary and secondary education in preparing students for the workforce. Further, we are looking for expert opinion on the role of scientific principles (inquiry, creative problem solving) in the creative workforce. *Who we are looking for: workforce leaders, heads of science related companies, foundations who fund science/critical thinking initiatives Teacher Focus Group *Date: Wednesday September 28, 2005 *Time: 6:30pm 8:30pm *Location: Kingsley Association 6435 Frankstown Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 *Working Questions: What makes you /would make an innovative and creative teacher? Who we are looking for: Teachers who teach in a school environment, whether charter school/public school, or private school, who would like to share their thoughts on how school systems (i.e., teaching, assessment, training systems etc.) make them./would make them innovative and creative teachers. If your child has had an innovative/creative teacher, feel free to nominate him/her by sending us their contact information. We will discreetly invite them to the forum. If you are interested in participating in any of these focus groups, would like to be involved in the planning process, would like to receive an informational brochure on the Education InnovationsLAB Charter School, or would like to add to the list of potential, students, send email to: info(a)educationinnovations.org or call 412.661.8751 xt. 150. Sincerely, Salvador Wilcox CEO Education Innovations, Inc. 914 Heberton Street Pittsburgh, PA 15206 www.educationinnovations.org 412.363.7707

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[Highland Park] Organ Concert
by Bruce Robison 14 Sep '05

14 Sep '05

At St. Andrew's Church, in the Highland Park neighborhood of Pittsburgh -- Sunday evening, September 18, 2005, at 7 p.m. Joseph Nolan, Organist of Her Majesty's Chapels Royal, St. James Palace, will present a program including J.S. Bach's Fantasia and Fugue in G Minor, Reubke's Sonata on the 94th Psalm, and an organ arrangement of movements from The Planets, by Gustav Holst. Mr. Nolan has recorded on the ASV, Herald, and Priory labels. He has performed at St. Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, and St. John's College, Cambridge. He also teaches organ at the Royal College of Music, London. Tickets at $15 may be purchased at the door. St. Andrew's is located at 5801 Hampton Street, between North Highland and North Negley Avenues, one block south of Bryant Street and four blocks south of the park, in the East End Pittsburgh neighborhood of Highland Park.

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[Highland Park] Important Public Safety Meeting
by Bob Staresinic 12 Sep '05

12 Sep '05

This is being sent per Jan Stayianos (crimewatch) There will be a public safety meeting (zone 5) this wednesday sept 14th, at 7:00pm, at Morningside elementary school. Brian Johnson of the sex assault squad will be speaking about sexual predators. Due to the nature of topic, please no children. hope that everyone, especially ones with children, can attend. thank you Jan --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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[Highland Park] House egged on Heberton St.
by Karen James 10 Sep '05

10 Sep '05

I just thought I would share the fact that our house was egged last night(Sept. 9) at around 11pm. Six eggs hit windows and brick all at once creating quite a noise. We didn't realize what had happened until this morning and we didn't see anyone nearby. We are the last house on Heberton and think that the eggs were thrown from the path going up to Bunkerhill and the reservoir. I sincerely wish those who did this would find a more creative and constructive use of their obviously abundant time. Karen. ______________________________________________________ Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. http://store.yahoo.com/redcross-donate3/

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RE: [Highland Park] Car Thieves in Highland Park - another incidentand a detail for Chrysler owners
by Brackney, Rashall 09 Sep '05

09 Sep '05

Please take every precaution to secure your vehicles, and to remove items of value. Our officers are in the area, and attempting to apprehend these juveniles. Thanks for keeping a watchful eye, as criminals get the message that Highland Park residents are active and alert, they are less likely to target your community. RaShall M. Brackney, Commander Zone Five Station Penn Circle West and Ansley Pittsburgh, Pa. 15206 (412) 665-3605 -----Original Message----- From: neighborhood-bounces(a)highlandpark.pgh.pa.us [mailto:neighborhood-bounces@highlandpark.pgh.pa.us] On Behalf Of Sweeney, Dan Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 12:56 PM To: Frank Mino; neighborhood(a)highlandpark.pgh.pa.us Subject: RE: [Highland Park] Car Thieves in Highland Park - another incidentand a detail for Chrysler owners Last night, at 9:00, directly beneath a streetlight, three black, teenage boys attempted to steal my neighbor's car. Luckily he was looking out a window at the time and startled them into leaving. Not before they had put a brick through the driver's side window and broken his ignition. They sped away in a dark convertible. The police officers who responded told us that the convertible the boys had been driving had already been discovered, abandoned. A man who lives a block away on Euclid, came down to report that the three boys had also attempted to break into his car. All three cars were Chryslers. The officer told us that Chryslers have been targeted because it's relatively well known how to jump start them. Time to get out the Club. dps -----Original Message----- From: neighborhood-bounces(a)highlandpark.pgh.pa.us [mailto:neighborhood-bounces@highlandpark.pgh.pa.us]On Behalf Of Frank Mino Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 7:28 AM To: neighborhood(a)highlandpark.pgh.pa.us Subject: [Highland Park] Car Thieves in Highland Park Dear Neighbors: Please be aware that your car is not safe. My Jeep was stolen off North Highland Avenue, directly in front of my house, in the early morning hours this Sunday. It was recovered nearby in Homewood less that 24 hours later, but not before it was crashed into a utility pole, totaling the Jeep and knocking out power to four square blocks. No one has been apprehended. Although the Jeep was locked, the thieves were able to make off with the vehicle by simply breaking a back window and starting the ignition with a screw driver. You may wish to consider augmenting your vehicle's security with a "club" or other anti-theft device. Thank you to Muzz Meyers for recovering and returning the contents of my glove compartment, found tossed out on Browning Road, and thank you to the Pittsburgh Police for quickly finding the stolen vehicle. -- <http://www.highlandpark.pgh.pa.us/mailman/listinfo/neighborhood> -- <http://www.highlandpark.pgh.pa.us/mailman/listinfo/neighborhood>

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[Highland Park] collection for "hard to recycle" items 9/17
by Ginette Walker Vinski 09 Sep '05

09 Sep '05

Special Announcement from the Pennsylvania Resources Council... Waiting for an excuse to clean out the house? Now's your chance. The Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC) is hosting its final "hard to recycle" collection for the 2005 season. Individuals may drop off electronic equipment (including computers and cell phones), rimless passenger tires, large appliances, and latex paint for a nominal fee. (No oil based paint products, please!) WHEN: Saturday, September 17 from 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM WHERE: Construction Junction, 214 N. Lexington Street, Pittsburgh, 15208 (N. Point Breeze) *Free Best Buy Gift Cards (while supplies last) will be given to individuals who drop off electronics!* All materials collected will be refurbished, recycled, or safely disposed of. Although PRC will accept appliances at Construction Junction, individuals may also drop off only appliances at Appliance Warehouse (523 Bingham St.-South Side) during the same timeframe for the same fees. Fees range from $1-$20. No fee will be charged for dropping off cell phones. Visit www.prc.org for a complete fee structure or call Ginette Walker Vinski at (412) 488-7490. Want to volunteer? We could use the help. Register to become a Pittsburgh Cares volunteer at www.pittsburghcares.org <http://www.pittsburghcares.org/> and sign up on their website to volunteer for our event. It's called "Where the Recycling Matters" on their site. (Call Ginette if you have questions.) Everyone who volunteers at PRC's collection will receive a coupon for one free hour of kayaking courtesy of Kayak Pittsburgh. Thanks in advance! Collections sponsored by Office Depot, Best Buy, Verizon Wireless and Giant Eagle. They are a project of PRC, Construction Junction, the City of Pittsburgh, and the Allegheny County Health Department.

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RE: [Highland Park] Car Thieves in Highland Park - another incident and a detail for Chrysler owners
by Sweeney, Dan 09 Sep '05

09 Sep '05

Last night, at 9:00, directly beneath a streetlight, three black, teenage boys attempted to steal my neighbor's car. Luckily he was looking out a window at the time and startled them into leaving. Not before they had put a brick through the driver's side window and broken his ignition. They sped away in a dark convertible. The police officers who responded told us that the convertible the boys had been driving had already been discovered, abandoned. A man who lives a block away on Euclid, came down to report that the three boys had also attempted to break into his car. All three cars were Chryslers. The officer told us that Chryslers have been targeted because it's relatively well known how to jump start them. Time to get out the Club. dps -----Original Message----- From: neighborhood-bounces(a)highlandpark.pgh.pa.us [mailto:neighborhood-bounces@highlandpark.pgh.pa.us]On Behalf Of Frank Mino Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 7:28 AM To: neighborhood(a)highlandpark.pgh.pa.us Subject: [Highland Park] Car Thieves in Highland Park Dear Neighbors: Please be aware that your car is not safe. My Jeep was stolen off North Highland Avenue, directly in front of my house, in the early morning hours this Sunday. It was recovered nearby in Homewood less that 24 hours later, but not before it was crashed into a utility pole, totaling the Jeep and knocking out power to four square blocks. No one has been apprehended. Although the Jeep was locked, the thieves were able to make off with the vehicle by simply breaking a back window and starting the ignition with a screw driver. You may wish to consider augmenting your vehicle's security with a "club" or other anti-theft device. Thank you to Muzz Meyers for recovering and returning the contents of my glove compartment, found tossed out on Browning Road, and thank you to the Pittsburgh Police for quickly finding the stolen vehicle. -- <http://www.highlandpark.pgh.pa.us/mailman/listinfo/neighborhood>

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