German student in Philadelphia next week ff
A German student (whom I don't know) is looking to stay in Philadelphia for two months starting (yikes!) Monday. Anyone interested in helping her out, cultural exchange, etc. (She's offering to pay for lodging, of course, but I figured I'd pitch it on less monetary grounds first. You can still charge her something, don't know her budget.) Reply directly to Mischa, address above mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]. -Jeff ps: She introduces herself in English below the German stuff below. On Fri, Jul 20, 2001 at 11:35:29AM +0200, Ritter, Mischa wrote: Hallo Jeff! Danke für die schnelle Antwort und dann auch ncoh in Deutsch!!! Ja das international house nimmt aber nur leute für 3 Monage und ich bleibe ja nur 2 Monate.. Hast Du noch freunde in phil, die mir helfen könnten oder noch eine gute idee? Danke mischa -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: Jeff Abrahamson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Gesendet: Freitag, 20. Juli 2001 11:30 An: Ritter, Mischa Betreff: Re: your mail Leider habe ich nichts in dieser Zeit. Wir haben nur Wohnungen, die man ein Jahr oder acht Monaten mieten kann. Haben sie auf International House (37xx oder 38xx Chestnut Street) gefragt? (Ich bin im Moment in Paris, habe das Telefonnummer nicht. Aber google schlagt http://www.ihousephilly.org/ vor.) Nicht so sympatisch als eine richtige Wohnung... -Jeff On Fri, Jul 20, 2001 at 10:27:54AM +0200, Ritter, Mischa wrote: I am really having a problem and it would be great if you can help me.. I am a Ph.D. Student from Germany who will be from the 7/23 to the 9/21 at the Snider Entrepreneurial Research Center/Wharton as a Visiting Scholar! I have the big problem that I do not know where I can stay at that time? What can you offer? Thank you very much in advance Mischa Ritter PS it would be really great to find something on or near campus and it would be really greater if it is not too expensive! you can contact me: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Mischa Ritter Dipl.-Kfm. et B.Sc. Endowed Chair of Investment and Risk Management EUROPEAN BUSINESS SCHOOL Schloss Reichartshausen Germany - 65375 Oestrich-Winkel Tel. ++49 (0)-6723-69-288 Fax. -208 -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe, see http://list.purple.com
Re: [UC] Rumor?
Variations on this have been floating around the net since 9/11. I would suspect a hoax and not forward it further. -Jeff On Thu, Nov 01, 2001 at 02:12:41PM -0500, John Ellingsworth wrote: -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 I have pondered sharing this with the list, and decided that I could not NOT share this. Source one says that her sister, who lives in DC, got a flat tire on Sunday. A very nice man came and helped her repair the tire. As he left, he said, You should not be in the DC-Baltimore area in the next two weeks. Spooked, she went to the police. The police notified the FBI. The FBI asked her to look at a series of mugshots; she pointed the man out. She was told that the man she had picked out was one of the most wanted suspected terrorists still in the country. The woman has left DC. Source two said that, via a friend who has a friend in the military, that they have been put on alert that something is planned to happen in DC in the next 3-4 days. Has anyone else heard either of these stories? I suspect if you have, it is a hoax. John -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: PGPfreeware 6.5.8 for non-commercial use http://www.pgp.com iQA/AwUBO+GepQbexkNIm1OFEQJk1QCeJXrXoL9IwJP+/kxTVxQZVv0po+wAnjPM ihtT3Ddpw2MHvLZnczoQpKmc =/RKq -END PGP SIGNATURE- You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. Archive is at http://www.mail-archive.com/.
Re: [UC] zoning notice at 4716 Cedar
On Sun, Dec 02, 2001 at 11:04:14PM -0500, Elliot M. Stern wrote: I noticed while in a hurry a few days ago, and again closely yesterday, that O'Donnell Real Estate has sold the property at 4716 Cedar Avenue has, and that a zoning appeal is scheduled for December 5 on a request for a permit for a 6 family dwelling. I'm concerned that some entity may be attempting to set up a group home at this location, since the request is for a 6 family dwelling, rather than 6 apartments. Chris O'Donnell is a nice guy, you could just ask. But six family dwelling is LI-speak for six apartments, not six families in squatter conditions of a single apartment. -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. Archive is at http://www.mail-archive.com/.
Re: [UC] SHCA board meeting -- historic designation
On the train home this evening, I had a chance to read the two articles that Al Kriegman discussed and that David Taccafondi put on the web. The Dennis Gale article (Impacts of Historic District Designation), if I read it correctly, explores two hypotheses concerning real estate valuations rising after historic designation. It concludes that the hypotheses are not supported. It does not conclude that the negative of the hypotheses is supported, and, indeed, a separate study would be necessary to conclude that. Data that generate a hypothesis can not be used to support that hypothesis. Gale's article then goes on to survey a bunch of litterature on the subject, and concludes that sometimes prices go up and sometimes they stay the same and sometimes they go down. This doesn't really help me reason about UC. All of this might be somewhat less relevant than the article by Asabere, Huffman, and Mehdian, which concluded a 24% relative decrease in valuation in Philadelphia specifically. I am cautious, though, about extrapolating that data to University City for three reasons, the first being the most significant: 1. The data used was based on sale data in Center City from 1980 to 1991. But two important events occurred during that period. First, in 1985, the City of Philadelphia passed the updated historic preservation law, a significant departure from the older 1955 law. Second, that law was successfully challenged in court, and then overturned by a higher court, in the following years. This introduced a great deal of uncertainty in the minds of market participants (real estate buyers and sellers). (One of the articles even discussed this sort of transient effect.) So at the end of the study period in 1991 one might well expect to see uncertainty still affecting the market. 2. The 24% relative decrease (meaning sale prices of designated structures went up 24% less than for non-designated, not that they went down by that amount) was over an 11 year span. If the effect had been uniform, this would translate to a 1.9% decrease per year. Not that this is small change, but it's very different than thinking that the law would pass and, poof!, your house is worth only three-quarters of what it was the day before. 3. Center City is a different animal than any other part of the city. It's not clear to me that an extrapolation to UC is valid. I'm curious what other people concluded from the articles, or if anyone has had time to research in a library other articles on the subject. -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ The Big Book of Misunderstanding, now in bookstores http://www.misunderstanding.net/buystuff.html You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. Archive is at http://www.mail-archive.com/.
Re: [UC] Historic District-arguments in favor
On Tue, Jan 15, 2002 at 08:20:19PM -0500, David Toccafondi wrote: What would have been different? I couldn't paint my house bright orange? (a woman I spoke with at the Historical Commission said that the color needs to blend with the streetscape) You mean my neighbors might have to paint *their* houses orange, pink, and purple, just because I've done half the block already? ;-) -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ The Big Book of Misunderstanding, now in bookstores http://www.misunderstanding.net/buystuff.html You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. Archive is at http://www.mail-archive.com/.
Re: [UC] Historic District-arguments in favor
Thanks. Why four? Don't ask why. Oy! Chris Neff is a good and conscientious painter, but not necessarily on the ball at all times, nor particularly cognizant of the passage of time. -Jeff On Wed, Jan 16, 2002 at 08:01:07PM -0500, Christie Saxon wrote: wonderful statement Jeff. I live next to your orange house and I find it very colorful and many of a topic of discussion even if it has been taking three (going on four, why?)summers to paint it. www.mindspring.com/~csaxon8/home.html The Dungeon Recording Studio - Original Message - From: Jeff Abrahamson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2002 3:39 AM Subject: Re: [UC] Historic District-arguments in favor On Tue, Jan 15, 2002 at 08:20:19PM -0500, David Toccafondi wrote: What would have been different? I couldn't paint my house bright orange? (a woman I spoke with at the Historical Commission said that the color needs to blend with the streetscape) You mean my neighbors might have to paint *their* houses orange, pink, and purple, just because I've done half the block already? ;-) -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ The Big Book of Misunderstanding, now in bookstores http://www.misunderstanding.net/buystuff.html You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. Archive is at http://www.mail-archive.com/. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. Archive is at http://www.mail-archive.com/. -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ The Big Book of Misunderstanding, now in bookstores http://www.misunderstanding.net/buystuff.html You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. Archive is at http://www.mail-archive.com/.
Re: [UC] Tonight's Community Meeting about Taxation in Philadelphia
Hi, Al. On Fri, Jan 18, 2002 at 06:46:21PM -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Many (maybe all) parts of University City could use more off-street parking and more well-maintained open space One of the fundamental points of Saidel's tax reform plan is that taxing land instead of development on that land encourages land to be used as effectively as possible. Parking lots proliferate in our city precisely because they represent a tax break--they are encouraged because they reduce taxes, and, as they become more numerous, they represent blight. If the market values parking, it will pay for it, without requiring subsidy in the form of tax breaks. I'm sure you will agree with me on that, Al, since you sometimes quote the Cato Institute... A question I have to ask, too, in the context of needing more parking, is, how much? I hear people say we need more parking, but I don't sense an idea of what our neighborhood would look like with an ideal amount of parking. Do we want a space for everyone? We'd have to raze every other block to get it, or else build a number of large high-rise lots a la 40th and Walnut. More parking will attract more cars, so the equilibrium point is not the number of spaces needed by those who have cars now. If we add 1000 spaces in UC, it will feel roomy for a year or so, and then enough people will bring in cars that it will feel just as congested. And then we'll be talking about congestion on the streets from all those new cars... The property you mentioned at 4423 Pine is a case in point. It burned and 128 families (according to zoning, don't know if it was full) moved out. For a couple months, parking was easy. Then it filled in from neighboring blocks. Then 4417 reopened. Parking felt crowded, then it evened out as some people decided to get rid of cars or leave them elsewhere. Then they opened the parking lot at 4423, and, in principle, 20-30 people who were parking on the street moved to the lot, but the effect was barely felt, and not for long. The capacity - congestion relationship with parking tends to favor a relatively fixed congestion level. -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ The Big Book of Misunderstanding, now in bookstores and on the web: http://www.misunderstanding.net/buystuff.html You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. Archive is at http://www.mail-archive.com/.
[UC] [ADMIN] subscribe, unsubscribe, archive search
I have recently updated the instructions for subscribing and unsubscribing to these lists. The procedures haven't changed, but I hope the instructions are clearer. I have also made it easier to search the archives. For more on these things, please see http://www.purple.com/list.html If I did everything correctly and your mail system doesn't hide the fact, the footer at the bottom of this message will remind you of this with each list email. -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ The Big Book of Misunderstanding, now in bookstores and on the web: http://www.misunderstanding.net/buystuff.html You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Suspicious characters?
On Tue, Feb 12, 2002 at 09:52:56AM -0500, John Ellingsworth wrote: You should, however, make sure that what you are seeing is nothing more than innocent loitering ;) Especially before swinging baseball bats or breakings windows, which are to be advised against in any case. Even if these guys are doing something illegal, you'll be hard pressed to defend such behavior to the police or to a judge. (I think--I hope--Andy was being facetious there, anyway.) But does anyone on the list have the expertise to comment on the legality of fliering or videotaping people under such circumstances? They are, after all, innocent in the eyes of the law, however suspicious their behavior. They could, indeed, be doing many things that are completely legal and nothing at all illegal. You then run some real risk of being yourself charged harassment, stalking, or what not. -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ The Big Book of Misunderstanding, now in bookstores and on the web: http://www.misunderstanding.net/buystuff.html You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] open community meeting
This strikes me as odd to conclude that the existence of hearings makes debates are redundant. Shall we not discuss it on this list and choose not to talk about it with friends and neighbors just because the hearings are designed to allow for feedback and information? I'd say it's a sign of a healthy neighborhood that someone outside the usual suspects is organizing a debate on the topic. Of course one is not obligated to go to each meeting, even if one is UCHS or SHCA, just as one is not obliged to listen to each discussion or read each post. -Jeff On Sun, Mar 17, 2002 at 02:46:56PM -0500, Chris Hibbard wrote: Dear list, let's review the process , this is from the UCHS site listed below. Al's proposed meeting is redundant. How is a Philadelphia Historic District created? Working with local community and historic preservation groups, the Historic Designation Committee of the Commission undertakes a preliminary review of an area's significance and of the boundaries that reflect that significance. After that determination, a nomination is prepared that contains a description of the characteristics of the potential district, its significance, an evaluative inventory listing, for every property in the district, photographs and a map. A community group, a preservation organization, or a person on the Commission staff may write a nomination. Upon the completion of this work, the Commission schedules public hearings to consider the nomination and to determine whether the proposed district meets the criteria for designation provided in the Ordinance. At least sixty (60) days before the hearings, every owner receives written notice of the hearings, notices are posted in the neighborhood, and a notice appears in the newspaper. The Commission holds several sessions to receive public testimony and comment on the proposed district. At least one of these sessions takes place during the evening in the neighborhood. In addition, interested persons may submit written comments on the proposed district. Finally, the Commission will vote to designate-or not to designate-the district as historic http://sprucehill.uchs.net/factsheet.htmhttp://sprucehill.uchs.net/factsheet. http://sprucehill.uchs.net/factsheet.htmhtm You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] community, the list, the web
I'm thinking that a lot of us know each other better by email than in person, and, indeed, may not even recognize many of us on the streets. For those who would like to participate, I'm setting up the page http://www.purple.com/univcity/. If you would like to be listed on it, send me whatever of the information below you would like. Please note that this is optional, no information will be posted without your giving it to me and asking me to put it up there. But I think that it could be a nice way for us to get a better feel for who's who in our community. Here's the information I was thinking of putting up there that you might send me: - photo (whatever size you want, I'll reduce as needed and provide click-through to a larger image) - your address (even just nearest intersection, but to get a feel for where you live) - a URL to your home page if you have one - your email address (hot-linked or not, your choice, but if you don't ask otherwise, I'll make it clickable). - your name The only information that is required is your name and at least one of the other things. (Otherwise it wouldn't make much sense.) -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ The Big Book of Misunderstanding, now in bookstores and on the web: http://www.misunderstanding.net/buystuff.html You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] HallWatch redux
I sent a letter using HallWatch about hw's access to public city records. I received the following response on City letterhead: = City of Philadelphia Department of Records 160 City Hall, Philadelphia, PA 19107 686-2261 Joan T. Decker Commissioner April 1, 2002 Jeff Abrahamson 4411 Pine Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 Dear Mr. Abrahamson: Thank you for your recent letter to Mayor Street regarding provision of public records to Hallwatch.org. The City makes any document that is a public record available for public inspection. In particular, please be assured that we have provided to Hallwatch all public records that Hallwatch has requested. Sincerely, Joan T. Decker Rrecords Commissioner JTD/lft Cc: Estelle B. Richman, Managing Director Betty R. Kibler, Executive Secretary to the Mayor = -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ The Big Book of Misunderstanding, now in bookstores and on the web: http://www.misunderstanding.net/buystuff.html You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] What has happened in other local Historic Districts?
On Wed, Apr 24, 2002 at 09:20:37AM -0400, Liz Campion wrote: I carefully canvassed Realtors and Residents of the Center City District and MANY folks claimed they were sorry that the local Historic District was created. Only one would let me use his name and story. My window lady is truly afraid that submitting her name will lead to costly, punitive actions and social dismissals. Which CC historic district? Aren't there several? (The CCD is not a historic district but a special services district.) -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ The Big Book of Misunderstanding, now in bookstores and on the web: http://www.misunderstanding.net/buystuff.html You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] A Victorian campus neighborhood that rejected HD
On Wed, May 01, 2002 at 06:20:26AM -0700, debra kimmelman wrote: I believe the enabling legislation that creates Historical Commissions and permits the establishment of HDs is state-level so their underlying powers should be similar. I haven't heard of any Historical commissions anywhere that offer financial incentives, but then I haven't asked either. One could call Pittsburgh and find out. -- Tony West Although, unless I misread, the point was that they *didn't* designate. There's ample evidence of neighborhoods that prosper without h.d. as well as neighborhoods that fail to prosper without h.d. Which is just to say that I'm not sure what conclusions to draw from the Pittsburg example. In a good economy (the 1990's) I expect most everyone's going to do more or less well. -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ The Big Book of Misunderstanding, now in bookstores and on the web: http://www.misunderstanding.net/buystuff.html You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Re: Carpenter/Architect recommendation?
On Sun, Jun 02, 2002 at 06:44:57PM -0400, William H. Magill wrote: Let me second David's inquiry--I'm looking for a carpenter to do a deck/fencing, so any contractor recommendations would be much appreciated. hi. I have rather a big project to do. My very old back porch is pretty much falling off the back of my house. I want to completely tear it down and replace it with something similar. It's a simple closed-in porch which i use to store tools and things like that. It also has an electric outlet and an outdoor light, both of which I'd like to have in the new porch too. Just remember, you don't live in a Historic District yet, but -- any work of this sort is still required to be APPROVED by The City BEFORE work commences. And in the case of structural work, like decks and porches, you need to submit drawings of the work to be done. 99% of all renovation work done in University City (and the city at large) is done by contractors who take the attitude -- L I will never catch us. So we'll do the work and if an Inspector stops by, we'll pay the Inspector... er the Fine, and won't loose a day or more getting the permits we need. Of course, without permits, you the homeowner will never know if the work was legal or not, code conforming or not. Without a permit prior to the work being done which stipulates the inspections necessary, you have no way of knowing if the work was required to be inspected for code conformance Absolutely correct, but, let me play the idealist, LI would get more compliance, more people pulling permits, if they were easier to deal with. Why on earth should it take a day or more to get permits and inspections done? But, as you say, it does. That's a lot of overhead for a small project like a deck that might only amount to a few days of construction. I'm not advocating doing stuff illegally, but if we want things to be done legally, it's important to be aware of why it's often not. -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ The Big Book of Misunderstanding, now in bookstores and on the web: http://www.misunderstanding.net/buystuff.html You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] UCHS' battle cry ... Duh...(?)
On Tue, Oct 08, 2002 at 12:09:43AM -0400, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The best way to be listened to by a politician is to vote, am I right on that? I heard the following from an environmental lobbyist, who said she had once expressed frustration to the chief aid of an elected official at how the said elected official could vote one way when it was clear that a majority of his constituents felt the other way. The chief aid responded something like this: My boss isn't dumb. He knows that most people don't vote, and those who do don't vote in an informed way. Following the will of the people on most matters won't get him re-elected. But he also knows that a few wealthy individuals and companies provide many of the donations that enable him to run his campaign, and that that money can help him get re-elected better than anything else. Of course he's not going to follow the will of the people. -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Re: Hazardous Waste Drop-Off in SW Philadelphia
Yesterday I said: Does the city have an option for curbside pickup, perhaps on special call? It doesn't seem terribly practical to go all the way to 63rd and Passyunk just to get rid of a can of paint. Sorry, I should be more constructive: I have a few cans of paint thinner and other unidentifiable compounds in containers, all surely hazardous. Is anyone in the neighborhood going who would be willing to take my stuff, too? -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Re: Hazardous Waste Drop-Off in SW Philadelphia
On Sat, Oct 12, 2002 at 02:30:18PM -0400, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Next Saturday October 19th from 9-3 the city will accept hazardous waste at 3033 South 63rd Street which is NW of Passyunk Avenue. Does the city have an option for curbside pickup, perhaps on special call? It doesn't seem terribly practical to go all the way to 63rd and Passyunk just to get rid of a can of paint. -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] HD ;)
On Tue, Oct 29, 2002 at 08:42:07AM -0500, John Ellingsworth wrote: [...] Blackwell represents Spruce Hill. Spruce Hill is in Blackwell's district. ;-) -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] taxes lowered
Oddly, I just got a revised tax assessment on three of my four houses at 44th and Pine indicating that the 2003 assessment has been dropped to the 2002 levels. (I had not appealed.) -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] tokens on 40th Street
Anyone know where one can buy septa tokens on 40th Street? Last time I was at the 40th Market station, they didn't have a machine, and I didn't see a sign in a window on the way up indicating sales. Thanks. -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ GPG fingerprint: 1A1A BA95 D082 A558 A276 63C6 16BF 8C4C 0D1D AE4B You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Re: [grapevine] More info about the Holiday House Tour on Sunday, December 15th
On Mon, Dec 09, 2002 at 01:59:30PM -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just tried to send this message along with an attachment also containing the press release, but it seems that only the attachment came through - so here is the message again, this time with no attachment. Sorry for the duplication. - Melani Lamond The univcity list has a size limit on messages to avoid people sending large attachments. (Or, rather, to avoid everyone else receiving them.) Melani's mail with attachment was slightly above that limit. I suspect this is why it didn't make it through. Although I would have thought it would have just bounced, but apparently the list server thought to strip the attachment and send the rest. If I've understood correctly what Melani was trying to send, I've put the attachment online at http://www.purple.com/holiday.doc. (Melani, could you verify that this is the correct attachment? I just copied what I got from the grapevine list, which wasn't as picky about 55K attachments.) I encourage people to send such announcements in plain text pasted in their email, when possible. Plain text in your email is nearly guaranteed to be readable by all and consume negligible bandwidth for those for whom it's an issue. -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ GPG fingerprint: 1A1A BA95 D082 A558 A276 63C6 16BF 8C4C 0D1D AE4B You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] tokens on 40th Street
On Mon, Dec 09, 2002 at 03:09:20PM -0500, Bruce Andersen wrote: Rite Aid at 43rd and Spruce sells them. At $1.50 each instead of $1.30, I found out in Center City recently. I just found http://www.septa.org/sales/nwpsite.html, too. Thanks, all. -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ GPG fingerprint: 1A1A BA95 D082 A558 A276 63C6 16BF 8C4C 0D1D AE4B You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] free lumber
I cleaned up some stuff in my basement yesterday, piling it alongside my house at 4411 Pine Street. Much of what I took out were some old wood planks and beams. They're quite nice, I just have had them for a decade and still never found anything to do with them. But I'd hate to see them hit the trash. If you know anyone who might like some big beams, please encourage them to drop by in the next few days. Early next week I'll have to have what remains hauled to the dump, which would be a shame for some of those timbers. -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ GPG fingerprint: 1A1A BA95 D082 A558 A276 63C6 16BF 8C4C 0D1D AE4B You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Ikea follow-up
You may recall some hullabaloo about a month ago regarding Ikea building in South Philadelphia and political maneuvering threatening to nix the deal before an Ikea-imposed deadline to move to Cherry Hill. I received a letter from Councilman Kenny today saying that a deal happened and Ikea will build on Columbus Blvd. I see now on Hallwatch that Ed Goppelt posted news of the same letter yesterday. In all 263 letters went to City Council via Hallwatch.org. More on Ikea at http://www.hallwatch.org/faxbank/ikea/news/1040397645380. -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ GPG fingerprint: 1A1A BA95 D082 A558 A276 63C6 16BF 8C4C 0D1D AE4B You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] fire extinguisher
I discovered that I have one fire extinguisher too many. Since LI could potentially cite me for having an extra unless I get it recertified each year, I'd just as soon get rid of it. It is the sort that's allowed in rental units, certification valid through the end of this month. It's free to a good home, although I will give preference to anyone who should offer me money for it. -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ GPG fingerprint: 1A1A BA95 D082 A558 A276 63C6 16BF 8C4C 0D1D AE4B You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] replacing water service
I have to replace the water service to my home (dig up the sidewalk and replace the pipe from the house to the street). I'm just curious what other folks have paid for this service. Not that I want to take the time to shop around too much, I'm just curious for, hopefully not, next time. Could you reply to me on this off list? I'll summarize if there's interest. Thanks. -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ GPG fingerprint: 1A1A BA95 D082 A558 A276 63C6 16BF 8C4C 0D1D AE4B You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] spam U.S. mail is fake neighborhood alert
Several of us in my building received a piece of mail purporting to be from a neighbor and warning us (somewhat vaguely) of a prostitute working on the block. In our case, the mail had a return address of 4408 Pine Street (from Jane Q. Public, was addressed to us at 4411 Pine Street, and was about a purported prostitute living at 4409 Pine Street. I imagine the addresses will change from block to block at least. To my knowledge, we don't have prostitutes living next door. More important, the letters were all posted from (Monmouth) Eatontown, NJ 07799. They were mailed on Tuesday 31 December. A neighbor would probably have hand-delivered. Anyway, the letters appear to be ads for a sex service of some sort: they give a URL and various phone numbers. Im sending this note to the list, not because I'm particularly offended by yet another bit of sex marketing in my mailbox, but because I'm concerned that less astute readers of the letter might conclude that someone really is running a prostitution ring near them. I wouldn't want to see an innocent neighbor impugned. -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ GPG fingerprint: 1A1A BA95 D082 A558 A276 63C6 16BF 8C4C 0D1D AE4B You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] voodoo or cockfights?
Andrew Diller wrote: Can I go do this legally in Clark Park now? You all are invited, by the way. PLease bring your _own_ cocks. Another way University City is catching up to Center City: debates over what to do about sightings of cocks in our favorite parks. ;-) -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ GPG fingerprint: 1A1A BA95 D082 A558 A276 63C6 16BF 8C4C 0D1D AE4B You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] A word from Ed Goppelt [A Request for Your Help]
Ed runs Hallwatch and is a Good Guy. He's currently suing the city to make it more open and so more accountable to us, its citizens and residents. He needs our help to put pressure on the city. He expresses this in more detail in his own words below. He deserves our help. -Jeff - Forwarded message from Edmund Goppelt [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2003 12:26:51 -0500 From: Edmund Goppelt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [[EMAIL PROTECTED]: A Request for Your Help] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jeff, can you post this to the UC listservs, if it hasn't been already? I met with the accountant Rosenberg last Friday. Good guy. Thanks for the referral. -- Ed Goppelt http://www.hallwatch.org Date: Sun, 2 Feb 2003 19:06:59 -0500 (EST) From: Ed Goppelt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: A Request for Your Help To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dear Friend: For some time now I have been deeply frustrated by our City's refusal to release public records. There are certain services I'd love to offer on Hallwatch, but can't because the City simply won't release the records I need. For example, I would like people to be able to look up their polling place and verify their registration on Hallwatch. I currently have four law suits pending against the City to secure the release of various public records. Unfortunately, when it comes to open government Philadelphia is a very tough town. Legal action will not be enough to pry open the City's record books: I need your help. Please take five minutes of your time to tell Mayor Street that you want everybody to have the same the same unrestricted access to our Community's public records that City Hall insiders currently enjoy. You can do so at this web page: http://www.hallwatch.org/faxbank/rtka Public information should be just that: public. I'd like to thank the many Hallwatch users who have supported my efforts to make City government more open and accountable to ordinary Philadelphians. With your help, I hope to soon be able to offer many new services on Hallwatch. If you can't write a letter right now, there are other ways you can support Hallwatch's efforts. For more information, go here: http://www.hallwatch.org/helphallwatch Thanks again for your support! Hallwatch would not exist were it not for its users. -- Ed Goppelt Hallwatch Webmaster - End forwarded message - -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ GPG fingerprint: 1A1A BA95 D082 A558 A276 63C6 16BF 8C4C 0D1D AE4B You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Tankless hot water heaters
On Tue, Feb 11, 2003 at 06:06:02PM -0500, David Nicklin wrote: Anyone have first-hand experience with on-demand (tankless) gas hot water heaters? I've used them in Europe, the good ones can work quite well. No experience in the States, so I can't recommend brands or contractors. The bad ones have too much gap between the hot cut-off and the cold cut-in, of if the water isn't flowing fast enough, they don't come on. -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ GPG fingerprint: 1A1A BA95 D082 A558 A276 63C6 16BF 8C4C 0D1D AE4B You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Bike lane or what?
On Mon, Feb 24, 2003 at 01:56:37PM -0500, Paul Grossman wrote: I'm curious if anyone knows what the extra 'half' lane on Chestnut street between 38th and 34th is for? It starts at 38th street on the right side of the street with diagonal lines painted across it and then the diagonal lines disappear. Its not wide enough for a car to drive down it comfortably and on many occasions I have witnessed near accidents because people try to use it as a lane. Does anyone know the purpose of this 'half' lane? I asked on the bike list, and got the attached response from Bob Thomas, an architect who has expertise in bicycle facility design. One could also ask Tom Brannigan (?) at the Streets Department or Sue Tancredi (formerly of the Bicycle Coalition, but now in the private sector). -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ GPG fingerprint: 1A1A BA95 D082 A558 A276 63C6 16BF 8C4C 0D1D AE4B ---BeginMessage--- CTC E-mail MemorandumArchitecture - Preservation - Community Transportation Planning2-24-2003, 3.25p Dear Jeff: Thanks for your question. My understanding isas follows: (1) at rush hour the lanebecomes a traffic lane, shared by motorvehicles and bicycles. (2) During off-peak hours it becomes a parking lane, with the special striping channeling the moving cars away from the curb lane, allowingbicyclesto travel more easily. I hope that helps. Best regards, BobCampbell Thomas Co.Robert P. Thomas, AIA, Partner1504 South Street / Philadelphia PA 19146-1636Direct Line 215-985-4354 / Fax 215-545-8397Direct E-mail: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]Web: http://www.campbellthomas.com/ -Original Message-From: Jeff Abrahamson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]Sent: Monday, February 24, 2003 2:04 PMTo: BCDV bike ListSubject: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [UC] Bike lane or what?]I like this half lane -- it calms traffic a bit and is a sort of defacto bike lane at times. But I don't know the right answer to Paul'squestion. Anyone here know?-Jeff- Forwarded message from Paul Grossman [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2003 13:56:37 -0500From: "Paul Grossman" [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [UC] Bike lane or what?To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2800.1106X-URL: http://list.purple.com I'm curious if anyone knows what the extra 'half' lane on Chestnut street between 38th and 34th is for? It starts at 38th street on the right side of the street with diagonal lines painted across it and then the diagonal lines disappear. Its not wide enough for a car to drive down it comfortably and on many occasions I have witnessed near accidents because people try to use it as a lane. Does anyone know the purpose of this 'half' lane? -Paul _ Paul Grossman IT Support Specialist School of Medicine Information Services University of Pennsylvania 423 Guardian Drive/ 316 Blockley Hall Philadelphia, PA 19104 215.898.7817 [EMAIL PROTECTED]References 1. mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]- End forwarded message -You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named"bike." To subscribe or unsubscribe or for archive information, seehttp://www.purple.com/list.html. ---End Message---
Re: [UC] Plan to repair Naval Home roof may be thwarted by historic status
On Wed, Mar 05, 2003 at 10:19:21AM -0500, Al Krigman wrote: The offer by Toll Brothers to repair the fire-damaged roof of the Naval Home immediately may be thwarted by the red tape of the Historic Preservation Do Gooders. The result may be a considerable extra cost -- both in having to put up a temporary roof now and replace it later, as well as in researching the details nobody but a pedant would notice as the difference between what was there before the fire and what might have been there the day the building was first opened. Here's the story from today's Inquirer. In this end game for the Naval Home, it's easy to point fingers at the Historic Commission. But isn't the issue just as much the structural problem that it is feasible in Philadelphia to sit on something as large as the old Naval Home on the edge of Center City and do nothing for twenty years? The facility is two minutes' drive from an I-76 entrance/exit, is twenty minutes walk from major rail hubs, is served by bus lines, is walking distance to shopping and cultural activities, and yet is surrounded by a small wood and has beautiful views of the river. In most cities this would be a gold mine. Here you get tax incentives to sit on it (it's worth less if it's not inhabitable), and you can hope to make more later than you could now. As long as we reward economic inactivity, we can expect to have plenty of it. It's not fair to point a finger at the Historic Commission on this one. They are a minor bump this time along an artificially created diversion from good policy. -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ GPG fingerprint: 1A1A BA95 D082 A558 A276 63C6 16BF 8C4C 0D1D AE4B You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Join the Arbor Day Foundation ($10) get ten free flowering trees
On Wed, Mar 12, 2003 at 09:52:44AM -0500, Al Krigman wrote: In a message dated 3/12/03 9:20:41 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Great offer but where do we put 10 trees in our little backyards? Granted, they are only 12 inches now but won't they grow? Suggestions are welcome. Well, they're supposed to be compact trees appropriate for urban settings. But you do raise a very good point. An idea (I should have thought of but didn't until you mentioned this) would be for one or another of UC's Community Associations to encourage its members to join in numbers, then plant all the trees in appropriate public spaces where we know the City ought to but won't do it. An example might be for the Spruce Hill Community Association to facilitate putting a row of them along the ugly (as it was pointed out at their Board meeting last night) high chain-link fence in front of the Alexander School. Friends of Clark Park might be another logical candidate for something of this type, especially because they could arrange for an area to be staked off with some kind of inexpensive border fencing to protect the little saplings from being trodden upon. They're so small that they really need to be nurseried in pots for a few years unless it's a very private space like your yard. At their current size, a careless step is the end of them. It'll take them a few years to get big enough to survive in a street or trafficked environment. -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ GPG fingerprint: 1A1A BA95 D082 A558 A276 63C6 16BF 8C4C 0D1D AE4B You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Piano Tuner?
On Thu, Mar 13, 2003 at 12:21:12PM -0500, Naomi wrote: Can anyone recommend a good - and affordable - piano tuner in the area? This has been discussed before, there are bunch of responses in the archives: http://www.purple.com/list.html -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ GPG fingerprint: 1A1A BA95 D082 A558 A276 63C6 16BF 8C4C 0D1D AE4B You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] another slate roof goes
On Thu, Apr 03, 2003 at 09:10:41AM -0500, Al Krigman wrote: In a message dated 4/3/03 8:52:17 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Campus Apartments is removing the slate roof on 4410 Pine Street today. The slate was in reasonably good condition, although it needed repair. It's highly improbable that Campus Apts are doing this job because they want to, rather than because there are structural or leakage problems. It's similarly unlikely that they're doing a complete re-roofing, including the expensive removal and disposal of the original slate, when they could have done some minor repair. So, are you offering to pay for the difference in cost to allow Campus Apts to correct whatever problems they have encountered while also restoring the slate roof to satisfy your aesthetic sensibilities? Your Big Brother is watching you web page is just the sort of thing we have to fear from the house huggers eager to force Historic Designation on those of us who cherish out Fifth Amendment (and other) rights. You should be ashamed of yourself. That's an extreme interpretation, Al. I don't want to live in a neighborhood where no one watches anyone, and where we all refrain from commenting even *that* something is happening out of respect for privacy. Let's not confuse the watchful care and sharing of tolerant neighbors with the strong arm of a watchful big brother with the force of law and guns to enforce. I know there are others, like me, who regret the passing of slate roofs. They are pretty in a way that asphalt shingle fails to equal. So I remark on this roof's passing. Do I think it's a waste? Yes. Do I feel I should stop them? No. Do I think the outcome might have been different if more roofers were experienced in slate and offered slate repair and refurbishment as a normal option? Yes. I have, in the past, offered to do repair or maintenance for neighboring landlords for free or just free labor when I want a repair that they don't. I don't care about this slate roof enough to do that, and I recognize that as a limitation in my own interest. But I still find it sad that the roof is going. While I don't blame CA (but do, a bit, blame the long-time former owner, Eugene Block), I don't mind saying that I think it could have been different. -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ GPG fingerprint: 1A1A BA95 D082 A558 A276 63C6 16BF 8C4C 0D1D AE4B You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] front porch repair
On Thu, Apr 03, 2003 at 10:52:44AM -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A corner of our front porch is collapsing. We are in need of a good stone mason and a contractor who can elevate the roof while repairing the pillar. Any recommendations? Amy The archives: http://www.purple.com/list.html Mason: Dave Smith: (215) 729-8684 Carpenter: Jeff Strong: 267/235-6098 -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ GPG fingerprint: 1A1A BA95 D082 A558 A276 63C6 16BF 8C4C 0D1D AE4B You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] another bb in the neighborhood
I just chanced upon this today, didn't know about it before: http://www.sprucehillmanor.com/ I spoke with Janette the inn keeper, who seems quite nice, and the photos look lovely. Nice to know there's another alternative to chain hotels in addition to the Gables. -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ GPG fingerprint: 1A1A BA95 D082 A558 A276 63C6 16BF 8C4C 0D1D AE4B You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] rebuilding dentels
Does anyone have a reference for someone who can rebuild the dentils and other detail on Victorian houses? I have a bay with some rotten dentils and another with some rotten metal work. Not a lot of work, but special enough. The guy I've used in the past isn't available right now. Thanks. -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ GPG fingerprint: 1A1A BA95 D082 A558 A276 63C6 16BF 8C4C 0D1D AE4B You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] rebuilding dentels
On Tue, Jun 03, 2003 at 09:04:08AM -0400, Al Krigman wrote: [36 lines, 308 words, 1821 characters] Top characters: etnioash In a message dated 6/2/03 7:12:19 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Does anyone have a reference for someone who can rebuild the dentils and other detail on Victorian houses? I have a bay with some rotten dentils and another with some rotten metal work. Not a lot of work, but special enough. Dentils: You might consider taking the existing wood dentils down completely -- if they're beginning to decay, fixing part may not preclude further degeneration later. Lowe's has a good selection of expanded foam mouldings, including several sizes of dentil crown mouldings, that you can use to replace what you have. I dare anyone with less than a PhD in architectural restoration to tell the difference between these elements and the real thing. Metal work: If the rotting isn't too extensive, you might try the solution we've used with success. Bondo. The stuff Pep Boys (et all) sell for repairing car bodies. Once it hardens -- typically half an hour since it's a two-component epoxy product, it's easily sanded and -- when painted -- blends in perfectly with the metal (as you'd expect given its use for auto body work). Depending on what you have to fill, you might have to use this in conjunction with some kind of structural support medium -- we've used wire lath, fiberglass cloth, and -- when there's nothing behind the metal, a foam-in-place product such as Great Stuff; with the foam, let it harden (it'll expand inside and outside the area), then trim off the excess with a margin of about 1/4 inch inside -- it can be very rough -- then apply the Bondo. Good suggestions, thanks. Of course, I still need someone to do the work. It's more time on a ladder than I want to do. -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ GPG fingerprint: 1A1A BA95 D082 A558 A276 63C6 16BF 8C4C 0D1D AE4B You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Vet Recommendation
On Tue, Jul 08, 2003 at 08:59:21AM -0400, Jonathan Cass wrote: [23 lines, 138 words, 885 characters] Top characters: eiontrsh We are looking for recommendations for a vet for our dog. The only times I have ever used the Vet School is for emergency situations. Do they have an outpatient clinic? If so, how is their customer service? They do, but it seems more for specialty things than routine care, and priced accordingly. Or that was my impression, I've only used their emergency service. We used Littlejohn and were very happy with him (O'Neil Animal Hospital, 45th and Market, (215) 386-3293). -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ GPG fingerprint: 1A1A BA95 D082 A558 A276 63C6 16BF 8C4C 0D1D AE4B You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] [ADMIN] new list: culture
At the request of a dozen or so people led by Ross Bender, I've created a new list called culture. It is for discussion of cultural things in University City. Of course, if a cultural event is happening, it's still appropriate to discuss it on univcity. Some people wanted to be able to kaffeeklatsch at greater length about these things, though, and felt another forum might be more appropriate. -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ GPG fingerprint: 1A1A BA95 D082 A558 A276 63C6 16BF 8C4C 0D1D AE4B You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] [ADMIN] new list: culture
Sorry, folks. It's the same as for univcity: Go to http://www.purple.com/list.html and follow either the web or the email instructions. Either way you'll be sent a confirmation note that you have to reply to (to prevent spammers, etc.). -Jeff On Thu, Jul 24, 2003 at 09:21:59AM -0400, Dan Myers wrote: [31 lines, 177 words, 1070 characters] Top characters: etioranl Who's on this list already? And how do people who want to go on the list get on it? Dan Myers 215.901.0899 Certified Massage Practitioner - Original Message - From: Jeff Abrahamson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: University City List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2003 8:17 AM Subject: [UC] [ADMIN] new list: culture At the request of a dozen or so people led by Ross Bender, I've created a new list called culture. It is for discussion of cultural things in University City. Of course, if a cultural event is happening, it's still appropriate to discuss it on univcity. Some people wanted to be able to kaffeeklatsch at greater length about these things, though, and felt another forum might be more appropriate. -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ GPG fingerprint: 1A1A BA95 D082 A558 A276 63C6 16BF 8C4C 0D1D AE4B You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ GPG fingerprint: 1A1A BA95 D082 A558 A276 63C6 16BF 8C4C 0D1D AE4B You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Anybody Furious about SEPTA
On Fri, Aug 08, 2003 at 11:19:51AM -0400, Dan Myers wrote: [9 lines, 200 words, 1139 characters] Top characters: eotnahil If anyone has driven down, or even walked on Chester Ave, between 41st and 46th, one would notice lots of potholes, bumps, etc. that are all near the trolley tracks. SEPTA owns this part of the road, not PennDot. Actually from what I heard (and someone can correct me if I'm wrong), SEPTA only owns the road in between the tracks and the 18 on either side. The rest of the road is PENNDOT. How crazy is that? Well, when I saw that a small child could almost fit into one of these potholes around 42nd, I called SEPTA to complain. Although they are very nice (took all my information) they had no idea when this work would get done. The phone number for complaints ( commendations) is 215-580-7852. As for Penndot, I also called their hotline: 1-800-FIX-ROAD (1-800-349-7623), just in case, SEPTA tells me it's PennDot's property. And vice-versa. I did this once before 2 years ago, when there was a pothole on Baltimore, and each of them were pointing the finger at each other, neither of them taking responsibility. Does anybody know what to do if this situation happens again? I would write a single letter to one of them with cc on the other. If you care enough, send them certified with return receipt and indicate in the cc: line at the bottom that you've sent it by certified mail. Say in the letter that you each claims it's the other's problem, and that you are putting them both on notice that the hole in question represents an imminent danger. I would put the letter on the web, two (say by posting it to this list, which is archived in multiple places), and state in your letter that the letter has been published so that anyone injured or who has property damaged by the hole will be able to find this evidence of its existence on the day your wrote the letter. You might additionally cc members of the septa board (or its Philadelphia reps) and/or council people and/or the mayor. Typically, if something happens, they count on hiding behind the fact that they couldn't have known. So you proactively take away that excuse. -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ GPG fingerprint: 1A1A BA95 D082 A558 A276 63C6 16BF 8C4C 0D1D AE4B You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Recent Listserv Traffic
On Thu, Aug 14, 2003 at 02:52:34PM -0400, Jonathan Cass wrote: [94 lines, 353 words, 2723 characters] Top characters: eiontasr With the recent traffic on this listserv, I now fully understand the meaning of the phrase dog days of summer. Interestingly, as an aside, I found out recently that the term comes from the prominence in the sky of Sirius, the dog star, from about 22 July to 22 August. In German it's Hundstage, in French Canicule, in Italian Canicula. I'd always thought it had something to do with dogs lying about in the heat, but it's much more classical than that. -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ GPG fingerprint: 1A1A BA95 D082 A558 A276 63C6 16BF 8C4C 0D1D AE4B You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] free furniture
I have a large sofa, three chairs, and a small oval table that I need to get rid of this coming week. They are free to whoever wants to take them from me. They are currently on the second floor of my house. When you take them, you have to have enough people for me to believe you can carry them out (two for the chairs, maybe more for the sofa). That is, I don't want holes in my walls. Of course, you can come look by yourself. I'd post pictures, but my digital camera died over the weekend. So the rough description is 50-s-ish style. Clean, but maybe a bit worn. Tan, but maybe you'd call them some other color. If interested, email me privately or give me or Jim a call (215/662-1712) to come take a look. We're at 4411 Pine. -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ GPG fingerprint: 1A1A BA95 D082 A558 A276 63C6 16BF 8C4C 0D1D AE4B You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Hack filming in our neighborhood
One long block parks about 30 cars if there are no driveway cuts. A short block parks about 15. So they are taking maybe 135 spaces. Returning students take far more spaces than this all the time, every day, nine months a year. We enjoy the extra space every summer and get used to its absence in the winter. Why is filming so different? Both have associated hassles and both have economic benefits. If no one were filming here, I'd wager someone would start a thread about how someone should film, how we could market ourselves so someone would. ;-) It's nice to be popular, isn't it? Complaining about what a drag it is to be popular is a delicate thing. -Jeff On Thu, Aug 28, 2003 at 04:00:49PM -0400, Paul Grossman wrote: [68 lines, 570 words, 3236 characters] Top characters: eotanish The parking situation when Hack is filmed is terrible. They don't just take up one block, they take up 4-5 blocks with all of their trucks and vans. It makes it very hard to find any parking at all. I noticed on one occasion a neighbor of mine left his car on the street and went out of town. Hack did one of their film shoots while he was gone and when he returned his car was gone. 1st thing he assumed was that it had been stolen. What had happened is the city towed the car about 6 blocks away but never told anyone. Maybe if the neighborhood had been given ample warning this would never have happened. I can understand if they want to do a shoot that they use one or two blocks but to block off 4 or 5 blocks at a time for a few days when they are only filming on one block just doesn't make sense to me. Do the actors really need 5 trailers? -Paul Grossman 4625 Pine - Original Message - From: Brian Siano [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2003 3:44 PM Subject: [UC] Hack filming in our neighborhood About two weeks ago, I was talking with a friend, and he complained a bit about the parking situation when _Hack_ films in the neighborhood. I sorta of made conciliatory noises (I don't own a car, and I like the idea that my neighborhood's such a great location), but he complained about how nobody seemed to have _asked_ anyone about the production coming into the neighborhood. Ive since spoken to several people who live on blocks where filming's happened, and I heard the same story; it's as if someone had decided that the filming next day signs were all the warning the neighborhood needed. Production companies aren't usually that callous, and there's the city's film production office to deal with, so it's my guess that the producers of _Hack_ must have spoken to _someone_ about filming in our neighborhood. Whoever or whatever that was, they didn't seem to have notified anybody about the way _Hack_'s production would affect our neighborhood. Now I'm watching the students return, and there's the more-than-usual glut of cars along our streets, and I'm wondering if any local production in the fall's going to create even _more_ problems. And frankly, I'd rather not have _Hack_ move into some other place for filming; like I said, it's another reason to be proud of the neighborhood. So I'd like to throw out a general, open-question thing to this list. Has there been any kind of open community discussion about this? Has there been any attempt to develop methods for handling the parking situation? Has production helped out local economy in any big way (i.e., does the crew ever eat food that's not catered?) Has anyone experienced any impact-- good, bad, whatever-- as a result of the production? You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ GPG fingerprint: 1A1A BA95 D082 A558 A276 63C6 16BF 8C4C 0D1D AE4B You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Hack filming in our neighborhood
On Thu, Aug 28, 2003 at 06:14:19PM -0400, Brian Siano wrote: I think you're missing the point, Jeff. Maybe. I'm hearing people say, We are inconvenienced because it is hard to park. But we don't see much economic benefit to this. I would like to put this in context. The inconvenience from filming hack means that several days a month parking is tight. Parking being tight means some people (about 135, it seems) will spend a bit of extra time parking and have to walk a few extra blocks. This is inconvenient, but not much worse than that. Where are the benefits? They don't eat at White Dog, maybe not at Rx, Marigolds, or Fiesta, either. But they are spending money, a lot of it by University City mercantile standards. That money is going somewhere. The caterers come from somewhere, and they buy food and pay staff. These people stay somewhere, probably in hotels. The hotels generate revenue (that is then taxed) and pay people. They are using power (electricity, gasoline), which they purchase. They are paying some people for use of private property, although the details are likely intentionally obscured. These are very real ways in which money is flowing into our city and our region. Exactly how much flows into UC? I don't know, but is that our primary criterion? Is the inconvenience not worth it if it only improves the lot of some people in Northern Liberties and Point Breeze? Or in Center City? Meanwhile, the reason the film office exists is because some people believe that a city appearing in film benefits from that exposure from increased publicity to the city and the region. It encourages people to want to live here, for example. I have not researched this, but I suspect these claims are well founded. We could make an argument that the particular goods and services being purchased have a low residual impact on the local economy. (For every dollar spent, how much stays local? It's a much higher fraction for restaurant food, for example, than for gasoline.) But no one has made that argument, and it is a hard argument to make. It requires extensive research in general. Judging from the responses I've seen so far, it appears that there was no effort to notify the neighborhood that we'd _become_ this popular. Thus, there was no community input on how to handle the logistics of the filming-- to develop some manageable scheme for handling parked cars, for example, so we can have the production and minimize its impact on our lives. Did the producers meet with community representatives? Were these issues discussed? I am with you all the way when it concerns government action or the actions of large entities who are proposing to alter the built environment of our neighborhood. But I disagree that every time someone wants to do business or conduct some affair that they should be required to hold community meetings. What would be the threshold of concern? Over a certain dollar amount invested? But invested in what? How would you measure it? Should you need to hold a public meeting to have a block party? You inconvenience neighboring blocks. Imagine you decide to get married in a UC church and invite a few hundred guests (who will park their cars for the day). You cater a nice long lunch for everyone. (You're into five figures here, but this happens often enough for such events.) You exceed the monetary threshold. You now have to hold public meetings about your upcoming wedding. I know, a wedding is different, but my point is that I don't think we are thinking through very well this proposed obligation to consult the community. We don't have a right to be consulted on everything. -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ GPG fingerprint: 1A1A BA95 D082 A558 A276 63C6 16BF 8C4C 0D1D AE4B You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] 19th Century Domesticity (a book)
I thought some folks here might be interested in a new book by Judith Flanders, The Victorian House: Domestic Life from Chilbirth to Deathbed. The book is unfortunately not yet available in the United States, but here it is for sale in England: http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0007131887/purple-20 (I read a review in the Economist, from which I am quoting. Email me for the complete review.) Ms. Flanders discusses, one to a chapter, each room of the Victorian house and its uses. She ultimately speaks a great deal of life in the 19th century based on architecture: they built for their desires and needs, and the buildings survive. Here's a paragraph from the review that particularly fascinated me: Rich and well-ordered, this study casts brilliant light on the world of Pooter and his predecessors. Curious facts tumble from the pages--that the aspidistra owed its popularity, for example, to its ability to withstand the fumes from gas lighting. Or that the clothes of a woman of fashion might weigh as much as 37lb. Or that before the creation of the mackintosh she was unable to go out in wet weather because umbrellas didn't cover her voluminous garb. Coat hangers were not invented until 1900, but flush loos were seen at the Great Exhibition of 1851. There were 178 toll gates around London which charged vehicles to enter the city: a taste of things to come. -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ GPG fingerprint: 1A1A BA95 D082 A558 A276 63C6 16BF 8C4C 0D1D AE4B You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] house cleaning
Someone asked recently about house cleaning. I found out today that a friend of mine is doing house cleaning. I haven't used him, but, from what I know of him, I'd expect him to be honest and reliable. His info is Steve Cohen Hurricane Cleaning Service 215/574-6804 While I can't act as a reference, he, of course, can provide references. -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ GPG fingerprint: 1A1A BA95 D082 A558 A276 63C6 16BF 8C4C 0D1D AE4B You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Hack and Phila. Film Office Reps will be at next SpruceHill Board M... (mailbox usage)
On Fri, Sep 05, 2003 at 03:31:50PM -0400, Bill Sanderson wrote: [7 lines, 26 words, 230 characters] Top characters: etisor.u http://pe.usps.gov/text/dmm/d041.htm#Rbi31049 see section 1.3 But also 1.2, which would seem to exclude mail slots in doors. -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ GPG fingerprint: 1A1A BA95 D082 A558 A276 63C6 16BF 8C4C 0D1D AE4B You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] [webmaster@hallwatch.org: [webmaster@hallwatch.org: Who Should Be Mayor?]]
- Forwarded message from Edmund Goppelt [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Date: Sun, 14 Sep 2003 22:20:10 -0400 From: Edmund Goppelt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Who Should Be Mayor?] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [8 lines, 26 words, 166 characters] Top characters: teholirf Jeff, can you forward this to the UC listservs? I'd like to hear what West Phillyites make of the two candidates. Thanks. -- Ed Goppelt http://www.hallwatch.org Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2003 20:23:13 -0400 From: Edmund Goppelt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Who Should Be Mayor? To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [16 lines, 111 words, 634 characters] Top characters: eotlrdni Who do you think should be Mayor of Philadelphia: John Street or Sam Katz? Tired of the pap spooned out by the local media? Want to tell a couple of thousand Hallwatch users what you *really* think? Whoever is elected November 4 will have a huge say in whether our schools make the grade, what kind of relief we'll get on taxes, if any, and how our City's waterfront and other areas will be developed. Hallwatch wants to post your opinion on who should be mayor and why. Your piece should be between 500-1000 words and must be received by September 18 to be considered for publication. -- Ed Goppelt http://www.hallwatch.org - End forwarded message - -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ GPG fingerprint: 1A1A BA95 D082 A558 A276 63C6 16BF 8C4C 0D1D AE4B You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Tone of Discourse
Do remember, too, that everything you say here is archived in multiple places and available to the world through google and other search engines. (This is outlined on the page noted at the bottom of every post.) -Jeff On Mon, Sep 22, 2003 at 04:52:38PM -0400, Mayer, Ann wrote: [68 lines, 365 words, 2479 characters] Top characters: eionsarl I second this Amen. I cannot fathom why people actually take the time to make offensive personal characterizations of members of the listserve -- and to communicate these to the entire listserve, AS IF we were all hungry to read abusive language directed at our neighbors. There are lots of real issues and news to be discussed. Why not focus on these rather than seeking to demean and insult other members of our community? I don't see how these slurs and unpleasant insinuations get us anywhere. (And, speaking just for myself, once I encounter such, I discount other communications sent by the persons resorting to such crude ad hominem attacks.) -Original Message- From: Mark Krull [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 22, 2003 4:28 PM To: Jonathan Cass; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [UC] Tone of Discourse AMEN!:) -Original Message- From: Jonathan Cass [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sep 22, 2003 1:07 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [UC] Tone of Discourse The tone of discourse on this list serve has recently taken a decidedly nasty turn for the worst. Supposed political affiliations are being generalized and impugned, and I have noticed an increasing trend in personal attacks. I would request that participants try to be more civil. Jonathan A. Cass Silverman, Bernheim Vogel Two Penn Center Plaza, Suite 910 Philadelphia, PA 19102 Tel: 215-636-4435 Fax: 215-636-3999 E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This electronic message contains information from the law firm of Silverman Bernheim Vogel which may be confidential or privileged. This information is intended for the use of the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this information is prohibited. If you have received this electronic transmission in error, please notify use immediately by telephone, 215-569-, or by e-mail reply. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: Fwd: FYI -- Fwd: [UC] Massive Outage on Purple.com
Melani brought to my attention a bunch of unsubscribes from the univcity list yesterday. Checking my logs, I found an entry at Tue Oct 21 10:20:12 EDT 2003 that indicated that mail to all of you bounced last night. I do wonder if this had anything to do with a DDOS attack that hit part of Drexel Monday night. But this was the morning, so I suspect not. Anyway, it appears no foul play was intended as far as the list was concerned, for those paranoid enough to think so. Those addresses came back as refused in a way that the automated list maintenance software viewed as invalid addresses, so it unsubscribed them. Usually it gets it right. I've resubscribed all of you to the univcity list. If you were subscribed to other lists or wanted something else, please go to https://list.purple.com/ or http://www.purple.com/list.html and adjust your subscriptions as you like. Sorry for the inconvenience. -Jeff ps: Melani, the reason Ross knows so much is he spends the time to check. Any subscriber can request of the list server the current subscriber list. On Wed, Oct 22, 2003 at 09:36:46AM -0400, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [13 lines, 136 words, 771 characters] Top characters: eaotinlh Hi, Jeff, you've probably heard about this from lots of people already, but just in case you haven't, let me add to the group! I know very well that you didn't unsubscribe me - and that Al Krigman didn't, either; we carry on a reasonably civil correspondence off-list. I am sure that you will get us back on asap. Do you have any idea about what happened? And also, why does this Ross Bender guy always know so much about the listserv? Melani P. S. - my husband, Brian Ratigan, no longer uses the email address [EMAIL PROTECTED] He uses [EMAIL PROTECTED] So, the email for him which was removed does not need to be put back on, unless skipping it makes things more difficult. I believe he is re-subscribed in the new email. I'll check with him. Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2003 22:57:31 -0400 From: William H. Magill [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: FYI -- Fwd: [UC] Massive Outage on Purple.com To: Axler David [EMAIL PROTECTED], Lamond Melani [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailer: Apple Mail (2.552) [83 lines, 288 words, 2164 characters] Top characters: oael rmi you're both on this list... also on the culture list...(there were only 7 listed). (I'd send Al [EMAIL PROTECTED]) a note, but he's blocked me from sending him direct email for ages. I haven't talked to Jeff yet, so I dn't have any other details. Begin forwarded message: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue Oct 21, 2003 6:59:48 PM US/Eastern To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [UC] Massive Outage on Purple.com Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Between noon 10/20 and noon today, 10/21, 43 subscribers were unsubscribed from the University City email list. As it is unlikely, given past subscription patterns, that all 43 simultaneously removed themselves, this was either due to a malicious prank or a machine error. In comparing subscriber lists from today and yesterday, I found certain anomalies which suggest that it was indeed a malicious prank. The 43 unsubscribed subscribers are listed below: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ross Bender http://rossbender.org T.T.F.N. William H. Magill # Beige G3 - Rev A motherboard - 768 Meg # Flat-panel iMac (2.1) 800MHz - Super Drive - 768 Meg # PWS433a [Alpha 21164 Rev 7.2 (EV56)- 64 Meg]- Tru64 5.1a [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] more on unsubscribes
Further details: it appears to have been an error by AOL. My logs show the following conversation between list.purple.com and one of AOL's mail servers: - Transcript of session follows - ... while talking to mailin-01.mx.aol.com.: RCPT To:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 550 INCORRECT DOMAIN IN MAIL/RCPT COMMAND 550 5.1.1 [EMAIL PROTECTED] User unknown RCPT To:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 550 INCORRECT DOMAIN IN MAIL/RCPT COMMAND 550 5.1.1 [EMAIL PROTECTED] User unknown RCPT To:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 550 INCORRECT DOMAIN IN MAIL/RCPT COMMAND 550 5.1.1 [EMAIL PROTECTED] User unknown RCPT To:[EMAIL PROTECTED] It goes on for quite a while. Looks like all of the unsubs were aol.com, too. If a mail servers says user unknown, the admin scripts believe that response. By the way, folks, don't assume that I'm attentively reading the list just because I manage it. If there's a problem, please email me off list to make sure I know about it. -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ GPG fingerprint: 1A1A BA95 D082 A558 A276 63C6 16BF 8C4C 0D1D AE4B You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] New Coffeehouse
On Wed, Oct 29, 2003 at 12:48:17PM -0500, Brian Siano wrote: [16 lines, 93 words, 571 characters] Top characters: eotirsnh I was in the area of Koch's yesterday, and stopped by the still-under-construction coffeehouse on the 4300 block of Locust. They said We'll be open tomorrow, sir. Half expected them to say, And don't worry, sir! We'll have Geritol on tap, too! So while I'm happy to tell everyone about a new coffeehouse in the area which may or may not be open today, I do it with decidedly mixed feelings. Why do you have such mixed feelings? -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ GPG fingerprint: 1A1A BA95 D082 A558 A276 63C6 16BF 8C4C 0D1D AE4B You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] The Economist
I have occasionally posted summaries here of articles from The Economist, the (nominally) British weekly newspaper (we would say news magazine) to which I subscribe. Several people have expressed appreciation at the quality of the articles and interest in the subjects. I received a solicitation from them to give gift memberships. The regular price is $129/year. They are offering one year gift memberships for $98 for the first and $69 thereafter. This gives full access to their electronic content, as well. I would be happy to coordinate purchasing a number of gifts (for which the interested parties would reimburse me, of course), thus allowing interested neighbors to share, at a discount, in what I think is one of the best sources of international news available. The price would be the mean price for everyone. Drop me a note (privately) indicating interest. I'll email back after Thanksgiving weekend with the number who have expressed interest and we can go from there. -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ GPG fingerprint: 1A1A BA95 D082 A558 A276 63C6 16BF 8C4C 0D1D AE4B You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] tile floors??
On Tue, Dec 09, 2003 at 01:55:29PM -0500, Vivianne T Nachmias wrote: [7 lines, 44 words, 299 characters] Top characters: eoinatrs Has anyone had a floor tiled recently, espeically kitchen by someone who did a good job etc. Rocko Bianchi, 215/878-1972, is excellent. -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/ GPG fingerprint: 1A1A BA95 D082 A558 A276 63C6 16BF 8C4C 0D1D AE4B You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC-Announce] [ADMIN] new list: univcity-announce
I've created a new list called univcity-announce. If you are subscribed to univcity (a discussion list), you will receive mail posted to univcity-announce as well. Subscribers to either list may post to the announce list, but you must be subscribed to the discussion list to post discussion items. You can be subscribed to both if you want, it won't cause duplicate mails as long as you subscribe with the same address. The main difference, though, is that univcity-announce may not be used for discussion. Please post event notices and information about things happening in the neighborhood. The list will attempt to enforce the no discussion rule. I will intervene as needed. The list is not moderated. Appropriate posts are notices of theater, markets, happenings, porch sales, and so forth. Most items, that is, for which the purpose is served if no one replies. If you want replies, please use univcity as now. If you want to reply, you may do so to univcity, knowing that everyone there will have seen the original. My hope is that this list can serve an intermediate need that many have requested: to hear about neighborhood things without being overwhelmed with mail or what some consider to be noise that sometimes happens on univcity. Please let others know about this. I've heard many stories of people unsubscribing from univcity because they didn't like the volume. All you folks who post announcements (UCD, etc.), please try to remember to post them to univcity-announce instead. You'll reach all of univcity plus the folks who only subscribe to univcity-announce. Some details: If you reply to a univcity-announce mail, your reply *should* go to univcity. Some mailers, though, won't recognize that, so make sure you are replying to univcity and not to announce. Replies sent to announce will be automatically discarded by the server. Similarly, make sure you start your emails by saying new email (however you do that in your mail program) and not just finding an old one to reply to. Replying instead of using new is a bad habit (it confuses mailers with message threading capabilities), but it also will look like a reply to the list server and get discarded. People who abuse announce will hear politely from me and may eventually be prohibited from posting to it. Otherwise, though, note that it's not moderated and no one will get kicked off. To subscribe or unsubscribe from purple.com lists, please see the instructions at this URL: http://www.purple.com/list.html I'm currently subscribed to univcity, also, so I'll watch any discussion on this item. Feel free to respond to me individually or to univcity with questions or comments. -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/+1 215/837-2287 GPG fingerprint: 1A1A BA95 D082 A558 A276 63C6 16BF 8C4C 0D1D AE4B A cool book of games, highly worth checking out: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1931686963/purple-20 You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity-Announce. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You may post announcements to this list, but this list attempts to prevent discussion. Please use univcity to discuss messages on this list. Subscribers of univcity receive all mail to this list.
Re: [UC] [ADMIN] new list: univcity-announce
Yes, it could be done. No, it won't be done. But you can simulate it yourself. Currently those announcements go to univcity, but I've heard more and more people say they have unsubscribed from univcity because it's been too noisy for their tastes. The idea is that announcements should go to univcity-announce, which will mean univcity people will still get the same mails, but those interested in the announcements will not have to listen to discussion they don't want to wade through. That said, most mail clients have a filtering mechanism. Just filter to the trash mail to univcity-announce if you like. The announcements that I'm hoping will move to the announce list are things like farmers' markets, book readings, community meetings, porch sales, open houses, house tours, performances, and so forth. All mail to univcity-announce probably would have gone to univcity otherwise. And everyone subscribed to univcity will see mail to univcity-announce without any extra subscription. -Jeff On Mon, Oct 11, 2004 at 11:48:44AM -0400, L a s e r B e a m ® wrote: [89 lines, 549 words, 3508 characters] Top characters: etiosna_ jeff, is there a way NOT to receive univcity-announce items if you're subscribed to the ucity list? I'm really not interested in the announcements. it would've been nice to have announcements go to their own list -- could that be done instead? thanks. raymond Jeff Abrahamson wrote: I've created a new list called univcity-announce. If you are subscribed to univcity (a discussion list), you will receive mail posted to univcity-announce as well. Subscribers to either list may post to the announce list, but you must be subscribed to the discussion list to post discussion items. You can be subscribed to both if you want, it won't cause duplicate mails as long as you subscribe with the same address. The main difference, though, is that univcity-announce may not be used for discussion. Please post event notices and information about things happening in the neighborhood. The list will attempt to enforce the no discussion rule. I will intervene as needed. The list is not moderated. Appropriate posts are notices of theater, markets, happenings, porch sales, and so forth. Most items, that is, for which the purpose is served if no one replies. If you want replies, please use univcity as now. If you want to reply, you may do so to univcity, knowing that everyone there will have seen the original. My hope is that this list can serve an intermediate need that many have requested: to hear about neighborhood things without being overwhelmed with mail or what some consider to be noise that sometimes happens on univcity. Please let others know about this. I've heard many stories of people unsubscribing from univcity because they didn't like the volume. All you folks who post announcements (UCD, etc.), please try to remember to post them to univcity-announce instead. You'll reach all of univcity plus the folks who only subscribe to univcity-announce. Some details: If you reply to a univcity-announce mail, your reply *should* go to univcity. Some mailers, though, won't recognize that, so make sure you are replying to univcity and not to announce. Replies sent to announce will be automatically discarded by the server. Similarly, make sure you start your emails by saying new email (however you do that in your mail program) and not just finding an old one to reply to. Replying instead of using new is a bad habit (it confuses mailers with message threading capabilities), but it also will look like a reply to the list server and get discarded. People who abuse announce will hear politely from me and may eventually be prohibited from posting to it. Otherwise, though, note that it's not moderated and no one will get kicked off. To subscribe or unsubscribe from purple.com lists, please see the instructions at this URL: http://www.purple.com/list.html I'm currently subscribed to univcity, also, so I'll watch any discussion on this item. Feel free to respond to me individually or to univcity with questions or comments. __ This email has been scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System. For more information please visit http://www.messagelabs.com/email __ You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/+1 215/837-2287 GPG fingerprint: 1A1A BA95 D082 A558 A276 63C6 16BF 8C4C 0D1D AE4B A cool book of games, highly worth checking out: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1931686963/purple-20 You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list
Re: [UC] Pest Control/ LI
On Fri, Oct 29, 2004 at 04:35:41PM -0400, Steve and Mimi wrote: [24 lines, 127 words, 900 characters] Top characters: e_otnias Hello, Can anyone recommend a good pest control company? I have a squirrel problem and I fear it could worsen as winter nears. I'm looking for someone who can examine my property and fix the possible entry points. Also, does anyone have experience dealing with the folks at LI? We strongly suspect that the varmints are coming in from the adjoining property and are contemplating discussing this matter with the city. I've used Mike Zowniriw, 215/529-5856. He's seemed pretty good and he was pleasant to work with. -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/+1 215/837-2287 GPG fingerprint: 1A1A BA95 D082 A558 A276 63C6 16BF 8C4C 0D1D AE4B A cool book of games, highly worth checking out: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1931686963/purple-20 You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] piano, furniture, power tools, etc. (for sale)
On Tue, Oct 26, 2004 at 11:55:43AM -0400, Jeff Abrahamson wrote: [22 lines, 89 words, 682 characters] Top characters: eotris\nh I'm having a virtual porch sale: http://www.purple.com/sale/ Among the items are an upright piano, some old furniture, power tools, and non-powered tools. Items go to highest bidder (or, by this weekend already, probably just to the first bidder). Thanks everyone for bidding. Some have asked to know how it went. In fact, it worked quite well. I received over 50 emails. Some items went (as expected) to the only bidder at $5 or something, others slowly bid up to double digit numbers. It also turned out to be fun and a little bit more work than I expected, since I had to keep the web site updated with current bid prices and notify people whose bids had been exceeded so they could, if they chose, bid more. Several people wanted to check out the piano, so I'm still accepting bids on that until everything settles out. Feel free to check out the site (URL above). Anything other than the piano that doesn't have bids is available for free to the first comer. (Click the photo to see the detail pages with bids, etc.) I should be available today (Sat) until noon and all day Sunday. Give me a call before coming over (even if only 2 minutes before) just to make sure I'm here. -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/+1 215/837-2287 GPG fingerprint: 1A1A BA95 D082 A558 A276 63C6 16BF 8C4C 0D1D AE4B A cool book of games, highly worth checking out: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1931686963/purple-20 You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] TREE EMERGENCY STATUS REPORT
On Mon, Nov 01, 2004 at 03:30:45PM -0500, Dubin, Elisabeth wrote: I am glad Elisabeth that they were able to come out today and work out a compromise. Do you know that they are also taking out trees along S. 48th Street? Thanks to you, we were prepared and will institute a new policy that they have to let out office know when they are planning to remove vast numbers of trees so we can let the residents know. Also, I mentioned to Deanna that we have funds to replace trees that they have removed . If you can get me a list of addresses, we can plan a community day and replant them. Liz Campion raised a ruckus some years back about a plan to remove a bunch of trees on Walton. I thought the result was that they had to notify people in advance and such. Blackwell's office was involved that time, too, although Liz called a news conference, too, as I recall. On the other hand, I don't think she climbed into the tree. I wonder what happened to those agreements from Liz's block. -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/+1 215/837-2287 GPG fingerprint: 1A1A BA95 D082 A558 A276 63C6 16BF 8C4C 0D1D AE4B A cool book of games, highly worth checking out: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1931686963/purple-20 You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] free plywood (1)
There's a piece of 1/2 inch plywood along side my house at 4411 Pine Street. It should have gone out with the trash but it was too big. If you want it, please take it. No need to check with me first. The sheet is close to 4x8 feet, but looks like it was cut a bit from the 8' length and a bit added to the four foot length. So maybe it's 6x7 feet. -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/+1 215/837-2287 GPG fingerprint: 1A1A BA95 D082 A558 A276 63C6 16BF 8C4C 0D1D AE4B A cool book of games, highly worth checking out: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1931686963/purple-20 You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] tree damage question
A number of saplings and young trees in my yard are showing damage of late. I'd blame deer, but I don't think I have deer in my back yard. Any thoughts what it could be? The damage (see link) is typically 4-6 feet above ground level. http://www.purple.com/temp/trees/ -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/+1 215/837-2287 GPG fingerprint: 1A1A BA95 D082 A558 A276 63C6 16BF 8C4C 0D1D AE4B A cool book of games, highly worth checking out: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1931686963/purple-20 You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] tree damage question
I've seen raccoons in years past. What do I do about them? So far the trees haven't been too heavily damaged, but I'd hate to lose a tree over them. -J On Mon, Nov 15, 2004 at 11:15:05AM -0500, Wilma de Soto wrote: [24 lines, 116 words, 683 characters] Top characters: eaotin\ns Hi, Jeff1 Took a look at your jpegs and it looks like those a raccoon might make. Seems you may have an active den area. You see any in your yard? Wilma On 11/14/04 7:25 PM, Jeff Abrahamson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A number of saplings and young trees in my yard are showing damage of late. I'd blame deer, but I don't think I have deer in my back yard. Any thoughts what it could be? The damage (see link) is typically 4-6 feet above ground level. http://www.purple.com/temp/trees/ You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/+1 215/837-2287 GPG fingerprint: 1A1A BA95 D082 A558 A276 63C6 16BF 8C4C 0D1D AE4B A cool book of games, highly worth checking out: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1931686963/purple-20 You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Re: [UC-Announce] subscribe
On Thu, Feb 17, 2005 at 05:49:51PM -0500, Joe Clarke wrote: [4 lines, 64 words, 404 characters] Top characters: oinacslr How do you subscribe to this list? Would posts looking for advice on house maintenance be an acceptable topic? Apparently you're already subscribed, probably because you are sub'ed to univcity. You should post to univcity if you want replies. The univcity-announce list is for things for which you don't expect a response. Responses to univcity-announce go to univcity. Note, though, that all mail to univcity-announce also goes to univcity. -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://www.purple.com/jeff/+1 215/837-2287 GPG fingerprint: 1A1A BA95 D082 A558 A276 63C6 16BF 8C4C 0D1D AE4B You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] stuff to sell (or give away) this weekend
I have some stuff that needs new owners. I'm around today (Saturday) and on Monday if anyone wants to come by. If the hour is reasonable, feel free to call me at 215/837-2287 to coordinate coming over for something or to ask questions. Or just email. Here's what I have: Wooden bowl LED flashlight / sculpture ultrasound humidifier XC skis (210-215 cm) with poles and boots Casablanca ceiling fan Framed pictures of Wisconsin These things are pictured here: http://jeff.purple.com/sale/ I also have these things without pictures: Hockey skates (size 11 2/3) Blender with glass bowl Hand mixer Hair clipper (Oster Golder A5, 35w, dual speed, with #2 comb, super powerful, you can sheer a dog without worrying about burning out the motor, but still tender enough for your own scalp) -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://jeff.purple.com/ +1 215/837-2287 After 6/2007: +33 06 21.83.26.20 (From U.S.: 011-33-6-2183-2620) GPG fingerprint: 1A1A BA95 D082 A558 A276 63C6 16BF 8C4C 0D1D AE4B You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] FS: Casablanca ceiling fan
I have a Casablanca ceiling fan I need to pass on to someone else. I'm asking $100, but price is negotiable: it will go to the best offer. It's a reasonably high-end fan, albeit used. Five (or six?) speed, plus reversible direction (at all speeds). Self-balancing and mountable on any pitch surface. Here's a picture, with two blades removed (sitting outside the frame) so it can sit in my closet: http://jeff.purple.com/sale/sm/20070507-101042-5711.jpg For more professional photos, see this page, which shows a fan very much like mine, except that mine has a nifty wall controller instead of a pull chain: http://www.ceilingfan.com/Casablanca_ceiling_fan_capistrano.htm The fan wires with just two wires, so it can be placed anywhere where there is an overhead light fixture. You can't have the light fixture and the fan at the same time. All is in excellent condition. Reply to me directly rather than to the list, please. -- Jeff Jeff Abrahamson http://jeff.purple.com/ +1 215/837-2287 After 6/2007: +33 06 21.83.26.20 (From U.S.: 011-33-6-2183-2620) GPG fingerprint: 1A1A BA95 D082 A558 A276 63C6 16BF 8C4C 0D1D AE4B You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] ADMIN: univcity@list.purple.com
Hello. After nearly a quarter century of hosting this list, I'm afraid I'm going to have to shut it down soon. I no longer subscribe to it, but I see that there is still activity. If anyone is interested in the list moving to another home, please contact me (by email, of course). It's possible to repoint the address for a while to a new home. It's also possible to export the set of people currently subscribed in order to facilitate creating a new list. Note that if no one responds to this message within a week or so, I'll assume there is no interest. Jeff Abrahamson +33 6 24 40 01 57 +44 7920 594 255 http://ml-week.com/ <http://www.ml-week.com/> http://purple.com/jeff/ <http://www.purple.com/jeff/> http://blog.purple.com/jeff/
[UC] Re: ADMIN: univcity@list.purple.com
Kyle Cassidy has kindly offered to host the univcity list. Jeff Abrahamson +33 6 24 40 01 57 +44 7920 594 255 http://ml-week.com/ <http://www.ml-week.com/> http://purple.com/jeff/ <http://www.purple.com/jeff/> http://blog.purple.com/jeff/ On 25 July 2017 at 11:44, Jeff Abrahamson <j...@purple.com> wrote: > Hello. > > After nearly a quarter century of hosting this list, I'm afraid I'm going > to have to shut it down soon. I no longer subscribe to it, but I see that > there is still activity. > > If anyone is interested in the list moving to another home, please contact > me (by email, of course). It's possible to repoint the address for a while > to a new home. It's also possible to export the set of people currently > subscribed in order to facilitate creating a new list. > > Note that if no one responds to this message within a week or so, I'll > assume there is no interest. > > Jeff Abrahamson > +33 6 24 40 01 57 <+33%206%2024%2040%2001%2057> > +44 7920 594 255 <+44%207920%20594255> > http://ml-week.com/ <http://www.ml-week.com/> > > http://purple.com/jeff/ <http://www.purple.com/jeff/> > http://blog.purple.com/jeff/ >
