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how to start up w national grid, con ed, time warner? [Park Slope | DailySlope.com]

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:56:16 GMT

i feel dumb asking this question but i just moved within the slope and am having amnesia or something. my new place has electricity and gas for now, but i know the minutes are ticking away and eventually they'll get cut off. can anyone remind me of how to change the con ed and national grid billing to my address before this happens?

separately, time warner of course wants me to go for their 3 in one deal involving phone, cable and internet, i don't know that i need a phone. supposing i want cable internet and DVR and regular cable (not HBO and such, just TNT and normal cable channels), does anyone have any thoughts about what the best deal is? i know they're going to try to sell me a bill of goods.

PM's are good on this one if you want. or answer publicly. as you prefer.

thanks!

fire on franklin [Crown Heights and Prospect Lefferts Gardens]

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:23:30 GMT

I just ran down Franklin and it was packed with fire engines and ladder trucks. The whole third (top floor) of 787 Franklin (between Lincoln and St. John's) was gutted, but the firefighters I talked to said everyone made it out unharmed. I feel terrible for whoever lost their place.

Cake Writing [Park Slope | DailySlope.com]

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:40:29 GMT

Does anyone know where i can pick up a cake and get someone to write on it? I know C-Town has a freezer with Carvel cakes, but I dont think they can write on it for you. I guess the Haagen Dazs? Thanks for the help!

Women's Self Defense Class by Donation! [Prospect Heights | DailyHeights.com]

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:05:34 GMT

Women of Brooklyn!

Evolutionary Martial Arts, inc. and Brooklyn Sanctuary are honored to present an event designed for you to:

See your mind and body grow stronger, develop poise and grace in your movements, and feel confident and safe in any situation.

This workshop is designed specifically for women's self-defense and will be led by Sensei Tom�, who has been teaching self-defense for eighteen years and is a third degree black belt in Shiya-Do Karate. Shiya-Do (Way of the Mind) is an American hybrid martial art with Japanese roots. Shiya-Do Karate is considered a �thinking� style as it recognizes contributions and input from other systematized styles of self-defense. Our focus is primarily on striking but also mixes elements of fitness, gymnastics, yoga, and grappling creating a well-rounded fighter/individual ready for all of life's challenges!

After the class there will be optional "girl time get together" to connect and support one another in being powerful and radiant women!! Tea and snacks may be served or bring a dish to share!

Monday, November 16 @ 8pm
Monday, November 23 @ 7pm
Monday, November 30 @ 7pm

Please wear loose fitting clothes. Suggested donation is $10.

Location:
778 Bergen Street
between Washington and Grand Avenue.

Questions?
email info@emakarate.com or call 917.406.7313.

RSVP now by sending a text message to the phone number above

See www.emakarate.com for more information.

Where to volunteer on Thanksgiving? [The Lounge/Random Stuff]

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:45:09 GMT

My husband and I would like to spend Thanksgiving Day helping feed the homeless or volunteering our time in some other way. Any suggestions for where we might be needed in Brooklyn?

Thanks!
- AP.

What is happening on New York Ave? [Crown Heights and Prospect Lefferts Gardens]

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:22:29 GMT

About 10 cop cars showed up last night around 6:30 on New York Ave/Lincoln Pl/Eastern Parkway, some helicopter activity later in the night, this morning there are cops on every corner....nothing on the Gothamist crime map. Any idea what's up?

Furniture repair guy who was on 5th Avenue over 10 years ago [Park Slope | DailySlope.com]

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:39:12 GMT

I know this is a stretch, but was hoping someone might remember and know something.

Over 10 years ago, there was a furniture repair guy who had a storefront on the corner of 2nd Street and 5th Avenue, I brought some pieces to him and he had done a great job. he closed up and I was wondering if anyone remembered his name and if he might have a shop somewhere else now. He was a really nice guy and his wife used to work in the store with him, thanks.

FREE Women's Writing Group [Prospect Heights | DailyHeights.com]

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:38:47 GMT

Hello,
If anyone is interested in joining a women's writing group, (it's free) in Prospect Heights, email me at travelriter@aol.com 347-792-1313.
We meet every Monday from 6-8pm, close to the Brooklyn Museum. It's an informal, laid back, drop-in group where you can get feedback and motivation, (esp for procrastinators). Any genre, skill level welcome.
WE NO LONGER MEET AT ABIGAIL OR SIT & WONDER as our group is expanding. We now rotate locations; within walking distance of Brooklyn Museum.
Call/ email for more info.

Indie Movie Fan? [THE CLASSIFIEDS]

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:01:12 GMT

If you enjoy independent cinema, please take a few moments to fill out this survey. I am conducting preliminary research on possibly opening a new independent media firm in Brooklyn. The survey is completely anonymous and should take less than 5 minutes to complete. Click on the link below to participate. Thank you in advance for your help.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=5y91WcIY6r6fXiYAYnJxdw_3d_3d

seeking free-lance graphic artist [THE CLASSIFIEDS]

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:14:05 GMT

I have a very simple web page logo design job available that needs to be completed by Monday. If you are interested, please call me at 917-364-6378. Thank you.

free-lance graphic artist [Park Slope | DailySlope.com]

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:09:53 GMT

Greetings--

Does anyone know of a free-lance graphic artist who could design a very simple web page logo on spec by Monday?

Please feel free to email me here.

Thanks, Femme

Piano Lessons for Everyone [THE CLASSIFIEDS]

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:06:11 GMT

I teach private piano lessons in my apartment for anyone between age 3 and forever. I enjoy beginners and retirees. I live in Turner Towers on Eastern Parkway
across from the Brooklyn Museum . I am an experienced, friendly teacher. I have taught at Greenwich House Music School, Brooklyn Music School, College
of New Rochelle, New York University, Lucy B. Moses School of Music & Dance and privately for years in Lexington, KY, Oakland, CA and New York.
Call Me and let�s talk about What You or Your Child Would like to learn.
Call Beth Anderson-Harold: 718-636-6010
or Email: beth@beand.com

lanlords and working appliances? [The Lounge/Random Stuff]

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:53:04 GMT

My refrigerator/freezer broke yesterday (it is a single unit). It looks like the motor broke again. This happened a few years ago and it took my landlord a full week to fix it. I had no refrigeration for that week. Now it is broken again. Does anyone know how long a landlord has to replace it?

New Restaurant on Myrtle Ave in Fort Greene [Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Bed-Stuy]

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:04:03 GMT

I went to pick up my niece and on the way back decided to take Myrtle Ave which I rarely do. I noticed several people going into what looked like a bar and actually was a bar and restaurant called Sans Souci. We both went to check it out and lo and behold a new Caribbean restaurant has opened at 330 Myrtle Ave. The decor is beautiful with several flat screen tvs and great music as well. I love the ambience. Has anyone eaten there? How is the food? This is a nice sitdown restaurant . Will have to give it a try.

Borough-wide Leaf Composting [Park Slope | DailySlope.com]

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:52:45 GMT

Last year, our NYC Council representatives cut the collection and compost of residential leaves out of the city�s budget.

So a group of community gardeners, neighborhood associations, and concerned residents united to harvest and compost fallen leaves, and to document our efforts. We want to keep the compostables out of landfills and persuade the City Council and the Mayor to reinstate the Department of Sanitation�s compost project.

NYCLeaves.org
RECYCLE YOUR FALL LEAVES WITH US

Leaves collected at your curbside will be treated as regular household trash. Don�t waste this precious resource. Keep leaves out of our landfills and create beautiful compost!

The below community gardens will accept leaves on Nov. 14-15 and 21-22, from 11am-1pm. A more complete list of participating sites can be found on NYCLeaves.org.
Please use clear plastic or brown paper bags.
No branches, twigs or trash, please.
Not all gardens are participating each day, so please check the calendar at nycleaves.org to verify garden participation.

[Click here for a map of participating gardens, including some not listed below]

Brooklyn Bears Carlton Avenue Community Garden � 397-401 Carlton Ave., between Greene Ave. and Fulton St. 11238 (Ft. Greene)

Community Boerum Street Garden � Boerum btw Bushwick and White (East Williamsburg Industrial Park)

Earth Matter Bushwick Composting Station � 9 Linden St. @ Broadway 11221 (Bushwick)

East 4th St. Community Garden, 10 a.m.-noon � 179 East 4th St. between Ft. Hamilton Parkway & Caton Avenue 11218 (Windsor Terrace)

Hart to Hart � 108 Hart St., between Marcy and Tomkins 11206 (Bed-Stuy)

North Brooklyn Compost Project � Opposite 228 N. 12th St. in McCarren Pk 11211 (Williamsburg/Greenpoint)

Prospect Heights Community Farm � St. Marks Ave btw Vanderbilt and Underhill (Prospect Heights)

6/15 Green � 274 15th St. @ 6th Avenue 11215 (Park Slope)

St. Marks Ave/ Prospect Heights Community Garden � 525 St. Marks Ave., between Vanderbilt and Clermont 11238 (Prospect Heights)

Sunshine Community Garden � 99-100 McKibben, between Graham and Manhattan 11206 (Williamsburg)

Warren St. Marks Community Garden � 623 Warren St. over to 94 St. Marks between 4th and 5th Avenues 11217 (Park Slope)

Woodbine Block Association Garden � 146 Woodbine St. between Central and Evergreen 11221 (Bushwick)

Wyckoff-Bond Garden � 189-195 Wyckoff St., at southwest corner of intersection with Bond 11217 (Boerum Hill)

Music Rehearsal Studio on 17th St? [Park Slope | DailySlope.com]

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:44:12 GMT

has anyone heard about a music studio on 17t st? we are looking for one within walking distance--between union and 20th st. we are familiar with the others, so please limit it to within WT, PS. SS, etc..

cyclist run over on van brunt URGENTLY needs 1st/garden apt [Red Hook]

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:18:35 GMT

A friend of mine got run over by a SUV while riding his bike just over one month ago and needs a place to live ASAP as he is being discharged from the hospital. Ground floor preferred but he is able to walk up a maximum of 12 stairs. He is on the mend with a broken femur and leg so the easier it is to get into the apartment, the better.

One bedroom or studio. Up to $1200 a month, possibly more depending on the space and location.

Red Hook is absolutely preferred but due to the time sensitive nature of his needs, adjacent neighborhoods will be considered.

Please call Robbie Giordano directly at 718-630-8030. He is an amazing person and I have been asking everyone I can think of. Maybe you could, too?

Thank you!

Kiki

credit card number stolen [Park Slope | DailySlope.com]

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:16:56 GMT

I was in Park Slope for a week and in that time my credit card number was stolen.
Someone in Oregon charged a Macbook to my card in the local Apple store in Portland. I used my card in the following locations Fonda, Home Depot, Baked, Joy Indian Restaurant, Key Food on 5th Ave., Steve's C Town, Astor Wine in Manhattan. Did anyone else who used any of these stores or restaurants have the same problem?

laundry pick up / drop off [Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Bushwick]

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:12:09 GMT

Hi all, i was reading this post: http://www.brooklynian.com/forums/viewtopic.p.....ea8e0f24b5bf70d411017422a

about laundry.bz which is apparently a great laundry pick up service in the park slope area... does anyone know of a similar service for williamsburg?

al di la [Park Slope | DailySlope.com]

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:49:05 GMT

Although I've been a number of times I don't think I've ever gone at what would be considered a "peak" time.

So, what are the odds of 4-6 people getting a table at 8pm on friday night?
How long of a wait should we expect.

Grazie

Crockpot Ideas [Brooklyn Eats]

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:31:17 GMT

I have a new baby crockpot (1.5qt) and made my first recipe overnight:

2 apples, sliced
1 tsp (5 mL) cinnamon
1/3 cup (75 mL) brown sugar
2 cups (500 mL) old-fashioned rolled oats
4 cups (1 L) water
pinch salt

Mix together the apples, cinnamon and brown sugar in the bottom of the crockpot. Sprinkle the oats over the apples, then pour in the water and salt. Don't stir - just leave it alone. Cook on low setting for 8 or 9 hours. Serve sprinkled with additional brown sugar, if you want, and some milk or cream.

(I cut everything but the apples in half)

Now I've got a new thing cooking:

Onions
Red potatoes
cubed ham
one can of cheddar cheese soup

We'll see what happens.

Anybody have any good recipes? (the simpler, the better)

Brooklyn Bicycles - Weekly Bike Ride [Park Slope | DailySlope.com]

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:19:19 GMT

I saw a flier on the door of Brooklyn Bicycles (6th ave and 9th) about a weekly group bike ride on Wed. evenings that leaves from the store (I assume they bike around the park),

Has anyone been on any of these rides who cares to comment on them? I'm curious to try it out.

Fulton Flea Wk 8 - Celebration Rates and Great Music Nov 15 [Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Bed-Stuy]

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:02:39 GMT

The Fulton Flea continues this Sunday November 15th from 10 AM to 5:30 PM at 650 Fulton Street between Fort Greene Pl. and S. Elliot Pl. in the parking lots of the Brooklyn Plaza Medical Center.

In celebration of our successful Fall launch, and in the spirit of staying affordable as we promote economic opportunity for residents and local merchants, we are offering Vendors special rates -- $30 for a 5 x 10 space, and $50 for a 10 x 10 space.

We are also continuing with our terrific music series -- this week come hear singer / songwriter / guitarist Karen Davis and her friend Joe Coleman. They will be playing between 1 to 4:30 PM. For a preview, check out www.myspace.com/boomslang . (Last week we featured Mike Clifford and he was accompanied by Clint Crighton, who plays with Sheryl Crowe...). We are truly creating 'park' in the parking lot, and building community and business opportunity!

Check out our website at www.fultonflea.com to register as a Vendor and get updated info. Or call 917 364 5648.

Found Cat - Devoe St, Williamsburg [Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Bushwick]

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:56:45 GMT

Found cat 11/10 night. Acting like he's been lost for about a week. Hungry, tired and extremely friendly. I couldn't leave him on the street, but I am not sure I can keep him and would like to find his owner.

Found on Devoe St between Judge and Olive.

I am guessing he's a Tabby? but I don't know cats very well. Yellow eyes. This cat is ridiculously loving and friendly. Loves to be held, snuggle, etc. It seems like it had a good home and I am very hopeful he is just lost.

Zipcar [The Lounge/Random Stuff]

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:31:38 GMT

Who has it?

I'm tired of paying for insurance + gas + maintenance on my 16 year old Honda Accord. I live in Crown Heights near Nostrand. Anyone in that area use it? What are people's general impressions with it?