[Mpls] International Human Rights Day Event at St. Joan of Arc

2005-12-07 Thread David Strand
Members of this list might be interested in this event this Sat. at St. Joan of Arc in recognition of International Human Rights Day. David Strand Loring Park December 10, 2005 - International Human Rights Day Forum / Organizing

[Mpls] Why Is Twin Cities United Way so Spineles in Face of Blatent Discrimination?

2005-12-04 Thread David Strand
to make this list? Why do they continue to favor discriminatory organizations such as the Boy Scouts with funding in violation of their publicly pronounced image and policies? David Strand Loring Park United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona, Tucson, AZ United Way of the Bay Area, San

Re: [Mpls] 24 hour shelter approval

2005-12-03 Thread David Strand
enable those dollars to be spent on preventitive care reducing future expenses as well. David Strand Loring Park --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have spent time these past couple of days thanking council persons for their approval for the revision that allows homeless shelters to have

Re: [Mpls] Donation to city-- an example from my hometown in MI

2005-12-02 Thread David Strand
area including about 120,000 residents. Kalamazoo's economy has been relatively depressed of late with loss of headquarters of UpJohn Pharmaceuticals, the closing of a GM plant, and other changes involving major employers. David Strand Loring Park --- Phyllis Kahn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When

[Mpls] Dec. 13th The Alito Nomination and the Future of the U.S. Supreme Court

2005-11-21 Thread David Strand
I thought many folks on this list might want to take advantage of this opportunity to hear some thoughts on the Alito nomination over lunch in downtown Minneapolis. David Strand The Minneapolis/St. Paul Lawyer Chapter of the American

Re: [Mpls] FYI

2005-11-21 Thread David Strand
term which will be helpful to those with lower incomes who don't have cars. Has there been any impact on availibility of affordable housing along the Hiawatha Line due to related development? David Strand --- Jared Chester [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: NIMBY: http://www.twincities.com/mld

[Mpls] Sun. Nov 20th- Local National Transgender Day of Remebrance events

2005-11-19 Thread David Strand
FYI- David Strand Loring Park -- Sunday, November 20th is Transgender Day of Remembrance from http://www.gender.org/remember/day/index.html The Transgender Day of Remembrance was set aside to memorialize those who were killed due

[Mpls] Gubernatorial Candidates and Minneapolis

2005-11-17 Thread David Strand
that it would be better and create a more level playing field for our businesses for the smoking ban to go statewide. Perhaps even the most impacted businesses agree with this as it would at least level the playing field. David Strand Loring Park __ Yahoo

[Mpls] Drop Beats Not Bombs: Antiwar Benefit Show For Youth Against War and Racism

2005-11-16 Thread David Strand
FYI-. David Strand Loring Park --- *** DROP BEATS NOT BOMBS *** antiwar benefit show for Youth Against War and Racism *** Featuring *** Los Nativos – The C.O.R.E. – Purest Form – Unknown Prophets – DJ Kool Hanz – with spoken word

[Mpls] Candidates who Question or Equivocate on Smoking Ban are Defeated?

2005-11-15 Thread David Strand
your opinion, give them a call. I would also reccomend that folks start entertaining who would run against county commissioners who want to step back from the smoking ban such Steinglen(sp?). David Strand Loring Park __ Yahoo! FareChase: Search

RE: [Mpls] Doug Grow on the Death of the Old Guard

2005-11-14 Thread David Strand
this to a flying a flag of convenience on the candidates part. I don't believe their would have been support among the Greens to run a candidate against Scott unless someone stepped forward who would be better than him in that office and I believe that would be a tall order indeed. David Strand Loring Park

Critical Identity Studies and MPS was: Re: [Mpls] Anti-GLBT Politics

2005-11-12 Thread David Strand
of skills fit in our local schools curricula? David Strand Loring Park __ Yahoo! FareChase: Search multiple travel sites in one click. http://farechase.yahoo.com REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org

[Mpls] Chicago Style gun shot detecting cameras for Minneapolis?

2005-11-12 Thread David Strand
constraints? How many listmembers would contribute or help fundraise to assist with installation of such technology in those areas of the city with the most reports of gunshots being fired? What organizations could act as a fiscal agent for such an effort? David Strand Loring Park

RE: [Mpls] GLBT COMMUNITY WINS SUPPORT IN ELECTIONS/

2005-11-11 Thread David Strand
your talking about the services for the poor and the needs of immigrants or public health, arts funding, metro transit, respect for religious diversity, public school funding or Local government aid which is so important to our city. He doesn't appear to be a city hater. David Strand Loring Park

[Mpls] Inner Core Voter Turnout and Election Reform

2005-11-10 Thread David Strand
in local elections. David Strand Loring Park __ Yahoo! FareChase: Search multiple travel sites in one click. http://farechase.yahoo.com REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member

[Mpls] Some of the questions from the Lav Green Questionaire

2005-11-08 Thread David Strand
to consider. Hopefully they'll spur discussion of some issues after the election regardless of which candidates are elected. Thanks, David Strand co-Chair MN Lavender Greens Loring Park The Green Party national platform states that we support equal

[Mpls] Will Minnesota Daily Endorsement put Cam Gordon over the top?

2005-11-08 Thread David Strand
to be another razor thin race in the 2nd. David Strand Loring Park On my way out the door to go vote in 7-8 __ Yahoo! FareChase: Search multiple travel sites in one click. http://farechase.yahoo.com REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW

[Mpls] Change to Boy Scout Policy at Minneapolis Public Schools

2005-11-06 Thread David Strand
to forego some federal moneys and contracts to support their principals when many others(such as Harvard) have caved while the issue continues to wind it's way through the courts. David Strand Loring Park - http://www.washblade.com/thelatest/thelatest.cfm

[Mpls] MN Lavender Greens Endorsees for Minneapolis City Council Races

2005-11-06 Thread David Strand
candidates questionaires(they are too lengthy for the list). David Strand Loring Park __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org

[Mpls] Transportation Justice for the 25% of Mpls Households without Cars

2005-11-02 Thread David Strand
transportation options. David Strand Loring Park --- David Greene [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Many of this city's citizens own no car at all. And they are finding their lives negatively impacted by the constant focus on car-based transportation solutions

Re: [Mpls] Hennepin County Offers Insurance to Domestic Partners

2005-11-02 Thread David Strand
commission in light of his success in bringing this forward in that political venue. David Strand Loring Park --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hennepin County Offers Insurance to Domestic Partners Tuesday afternoon the Hennepin County board passed a resolution

Re: [Mpls] Commissioner Mclaughlin's Statement on Environment today at Green Institute

2005-11-01 Thread David Strand
during the Wellstone campaign. Seems he pulls out his past GP credentials and membership selectively primarily to support DFL candidates as he sees fit or when he sees them as being of use. David Strand Loring Park --- Guy Gambill [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello Minneapolis, FOR IMMEDIATE

Asthma rates and the smoking banRE: [Mpls] On the smoking ban and Porter's

2005-10-29 Thread David Strand
things with peanuts in them is sufficient, but if your child brings home a letter asking that they not bring peanut butter sandwiches or other peanut products with them into the classroom due to a child in the classroom with a severe peanut allergy, I'd reccomend taking it very seriously. David Strand

[Mpls] Beyond Nov. 8th Possible Impact of legislative Special Elections on Minneapolis

2005-10-29 Thread David Strand
and spend a little more time on politics prior to the beginning of the busy holiday season. David Strand Loring Park __ Start your day with Yahoo! - Make it your home page! http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES

[Mpls] G.R. Anderson Reminds Us of the Redistricting Power Game

2005-10-28 Thread David Strand
Great article on the redistricting power game by G.R. Anderson-- as if any of us need reminding in the current context. http://blogs.citypages.com/blotter/2005/10/redistricting_m.asp Redistricting MPLS: How it really went down Ward rejiggering still taints council races David Strand Loring Park

[Mpls] Fri. -MPLS Rally to Support Campaign To End AIDS Caravan

2005-10-27 Thread David Strand
a rally tommorrow morning at the headquarters of the Minnesota AIDS Project on Park Avenue. Please come and show your support if you are able! David Strand Loring Park --- For more on the Campaign to End AIDS visit http://www.campaigntoendaids.org

Re: [Mpls] Domestic partnership benefits (Schiff v. Bicking debate)

2005-10-27 Thread David Strand
and meetings with Lavender Greens which I believe attest to both his committment and willingness to working on these issues and keeping the city moving forward as regards glbtiq community concerns. David Strand Loring Park Co-Chair MN Lavender Greens --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At last night's

[Mpls] St. Louis Latest City to Pass Resolution Calling for Repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell Policy

2005-10-24 Thread David Strand
of personnel are entitled to. Something that seems far off here. David Strand Loring Park __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org

[Mpls] Will never again darken the Door of Molly Quinn's

2005-10-23 Thread David Strand
that are now joining in this ridiciulous challenge to the smoking ban but now I don't think I'll bother. If I go there it'd be to picket. Maybe we should get alot folks who've had family members who've died from second hand smoke exposure and stage a die in at Molly Quinn's? David Strand Loring

Schubert,,,,Re: [Mpls] RE: Another DT restaurant closes

2005-10-19 Thread David Strand
restaurant downtown. David Strand --- Becca Vargo Daggett [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Oct 19, 2005, at 6:48 PM, Michael Thompson wrote: But hey, as long as the Linden Hills enlightened can listen to their jzz, man, in a smoke-free environment twice a month, that's all

Re: [Mpls] Genderqueer?

2005-10-18 Thread David Strand
Here is the definition from wikipedia which is likely as good as any other current working definition of the term genderqueer. David Strand Loring Park -- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genderqueer A genderqueer person is part of a group of people who

[Mpls] Busy week for Trangender, Genderqueer and Allied Communities in Minneapolis

2005-10-17 Thread David Strand
be a great event too! And Rob Yaeger is curating this weekends genderBLUR! David Strand Loring Park Event announcement: please forward, and we hope to see you there! -- genderBLUR Cabaret Fall Festival After Party

[Mpls] But it's clear that the days of risk taking and progressive politics are gone.

2005-10-16 Thread David Strand
to empower those attempting to enact progressive policies at city hall in the upcoming elections and after? David Strand Loring Park http://citypages.com/databank/24/1158/article11051.asp A year ago city hall was infiltrated by a majority of first-time office holders, a regime that introduced

Re: [Mpls] The scope of responsibility for a City Council or Mayor

2005-10-16 Thread David Strand
at the local level and spreads to other local jurisdictions and communities before ever being supported by higher levels of government, just as the most innovative ideas in business usually start with small businesses before being adopted by large businesses, not the other way around. David Strand

Re: [Mpls] The Blimp

2005-10-14 Thread David Strand
with equanimity. David Strand --- Dann Dobson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So how do we let Fox News know that we've had enough with Fox News slantly the news with their right-wing, pro-Bush, pro-War bias? Dann Dobson Summit Hill - Saint Paul Connie Beckers [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Fox 9 morning

and City Pages? Pulse? Lavender Magazine? was Re: [Mpls] You called him a pornographer...show me the pornography...

2005-10-10 Thread David Strand
such advertisements. Personal ads that are sexual in nature are of necesiity pornographic? To be honest I haven't seen the trendsetter but from the description below it doesn't seem much different from much media which doesn't appear to draw the same label. David Strand Loring Park The Trendsetter's

[Mpls] Color vs. Race some clarification of terms

2005-10-10 Thread David Strand
a problem in Minneapolis and what can be done about it? How much discirmination on the basis of color is their in Minneapolis? Where does it occur and to whom and in what contexts? David Strand Loring Park __ Start your day with Yahoo! - Make it your

[Mpls] 5th Ward: Color based Bias

2005-10-09 Thread David Strand
community? David Strand Loring Park __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation

[Mpls] Recycling Organics-- Partial Answer to Exploding Energy Costs

2005-10-05 Thread David Strand
on the scale of the city might be cheaper than traditional sources now and also would reduce the rate at which landfill space is used up. Other localities have already been investing in this technology and it's another way to address the energy/waste costs of our city. David Strand --- Gary Hoover

[Mpls] An idea for Lunch Today-- Mahonomen Days Feast

2005-09-30 Thread David Strand
I lifted this off a calendar I recieve that many of you may recieve-- The Progressive Issues List. Anyway, I thought folks would find this an interesting option for lunch today!!! (No idea if strictly vegan options are available or not at this event) David Strand Loring Park

[Mpls] Eighth Annual Twin Cities Pagan Pride- Sunday, October 2nd

2005-09-30 Thread David Strand
://www.paganpride.org/what/why.html David Strand Loring Park __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation

Re: [Mpls] on antiwar activists in Mpls

2005-09-24 Thread David Strand
issues and concerns in activism for the poor and homeless. Many of us appreciate and support your work in our own way even if we are not able to show up to speak out and help as often as needed. David Strand Loring Park --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My writing this post to the list

[Mpls] Ivey Awards: Celebration of Twin Cities Theater

2005-09-20 Thread David Strand
shows are you betting on winning awards? http://www.iveyawards.com/ David Strand Loring Park __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org

[Mpls] New Federal Legislation could benefit Some Mpls Public School Programs

2005-09-18 Thread David Strand
systems. If you agree, please call Sabo and ask that he cosponsor the legislation below. Thanks, David Strand Loring Park - Antibullying Campaign Act of 2005 (Introduced in House) HR 3787 IH 109th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3787 To direct

Re: [Mpls] campaign donations

2005-09-16 Thread David Strand
to a cap of $300. David Strand --- Linda Higgins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In the three OFF years, no one can donate more than $100 to any candidate. In CAMPAIGN years, the limit is $300 per person. If I remember correctly, it is $500 for the mayor. I might be wrong on this, but I think

[Mpls] Nothing Private about City Council Votes was nlj and glbtiq

2005-09-16 Thread David Strand
, domestic partnership benefits for public employees, repealing the restroom ordinance. Your going to take a quote of someone concerning someone else's opinions over concrete action in the form of city council votes? Don't buy it. David Strand Loring Park

Re: [Mpls] election results

2005-09-14 Thread David Strand
-democracy space linked to this listserve which features links for endorsed and independent candidates, the vast majority of whom also had more than a boilerplate website. David Strand --- Tim Bonham [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For someone who hasn't been able to go to debates, I had to do some real

glbtiq issues Was Re: [Mpls] Natalie Johnson Lee

2005-09-14 Thread David Strand
to that Peter has supported that specifically address glbtiq concerns? Talk is nice. Action is better. David Strand Loring Park David Strand Loring Park --- Mark Hanson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Brandon Lacy Campos explained the Green Party principles to us: The Green Party and those

IRV- how about STV? WasRe: [Mpls] Voter Turnout vs. 2001

2005-09-14 Thread David Strand
U I have just one thing to say Single Transferable Voting or STV is one of the many numerous forms of IRV that would resolve your concerns listed here. David Strand Loring Park --- David Hauser [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jeanne Massey wrote: Paul Rohlfing asks: How does

[Mpls] enfranchisement of resident aliens was Gente de MN endorsements

2005-09-09 Thread David Strand
effectively disenfranchised simply because fewer of your neighbors of citizens? Is it conceivable that the local government will be less responsive to those parts of the city with fewer voters? If so, what happens to those neighborhoods with higher concentrations of noncitizens? Just curious, David

Re: [Mpls] Gente de Minnesota endorsements for wards 8 and 10

2005-09-08 Thread David Strand
alien voting rights and numerous state representatives from Minneapolis and St. Paul(all DFL'ers so far) support resident alien voting rights as well. David Strand Loring Park --- Alberto Monserrate [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Enclosed is a translated version of our editorial endorsements

[Mpls] Mpls Hurricane Relief Fundraiser Wed. Sept. 7th

2005-09-05 Thread David Strand
to Louisiana evacuees. Donations are tax-deductible. David Strand Loring Park __ Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. http://store.yahoo.com/redcross-donate3/ REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read

Re: [Mpls] 10th Ward Candidates' Forum: Observations from a Neophyte

2005-09-02 Thread David Strand
I would echo Natalie's enthusiasm. I have been impressed with Gay's work and intelligence and think she has exactly what it takes for the primary role of a city council person-- making policy. David Strand Loring Park --- Natalie Collins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yet, I wonder about Gay's

[Mpls] Camp Casey Comes to Minneapolis and St. Paul

2005-09-01 Thread David Strand
CAMP CASEY Comes to Minneapolis and St Paul TOMORROW/Friday Sept. 2, 7:30pm;St. Joan of Arc Church 4457 Third Ave. South Hospitality Room SATURDAY Sept. 3, NOON-2pm MN State Capitol St Paul FYI- David Strand Loring Park

[Mpls] MPS and Parental Opt Out for Disclosure of Student Info to Military Recruiters

2005-09-01 Thread David Strand
that all students' parents/guardians fill out. It seems like a great and cost effective way to get the option to protect your childs privacy and prevent them from being contacted aggressively by military recruiters at home into every parent/guardian/s hands. David Strand Loring Park http

[Mpls] Metro Pass and Public Employees

2005-08-28 Thread David Strand
to and from work. Metro Pass offers universal acces 24/7 so also helps increase ridership in off peak times for trips other than commuting. David Strand Loring Park Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http

Re: [Mpls] Dr. Nelson, the BofET, and the DFL

2005-08-23 Thread David Strand
There is another college professor of sociology in the race this year-- Dave Berger. Dave is endorsed by the Green Party. Visit Dave's website. I think you'll be pleased at what you see. http://votedaveberger.home.comcast.net/ David Strand Loring Park Bruce Shoemaker [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote

Re: [Mpls] RE: Selling Naming Rights to Our Public Librarys etc

2005-08-19 Thread David Strand
to the highest bidder. We degrade our public libraries that we have built with public support by allowing them to become nothing but another marketing excercise. David Strand Loring Park --- Gary Hoover [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Selling naming rights is a part of the strategy known as branding

Re: [Mpls] Mann for City Council, campaign update

2005-08-16 Thread David Strand
endorsement but the Greens do have an endorsed candidate in the eighth ward- Reggie Birts http://www.regbirts.org David Strand Loring Park --- Loki Anderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The DFL has sought and received legal opinions that non-endorsed candidates placing DFL member on signs

Re: [Mpls] Mpls Assessor's Office and split-level houses / Land Value Tax

2005-08-10 Thread David Strand
households residential properties but can have the opposite impact in heavily mixed income neighborhoods where they can actually drive further gentrification and encourage tear downs. David Strand --- Michael Jensvold [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tax the land, not the buildings. If we had a tax on land

Re: [Mpls] Dean Zimmermann at Press Conference to add more police

2005-07-21 Thread David Strand
the police's public profile, true Dean is not the one. If you want someone is a realist who seeks a better performance for all including those who feel needlessly harrassed by the police, (and yes Barb some have good reason to feel so) then Dean's the choice. David Strand Loring Park --- Barbara Lickness

Re: [Mpls] Skyway News to become Downtown Journal

2005-07-13 Thread David Strand
downtowns. Is there some other name that Minneapolis and St. Paul downtowns share? Is the paper going to focus on only one of the downtowns from now on? David Strand Loring Park --- md [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This reminds me of the name change from Minneapolis/St. Paul Citybusiness

[Mpls] Pride TEACH-IN: Stop homophobia in schools, Recruiters out now! [EMAIL PROTECTED]@District 202

2005-06-25 Thread David Strand
FYI- David Strand, Loring Park -- Gay Pride event: Stop homophobia in our schools! Military recruiters out now! TEACH-IN Sunday, July 26 4:00pm District 202 1601 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis 4 blocks East Loring Park, just north of highway 94

[Mpls] And of Course Greens will be at Twin Cities Pride too! All Greens encouraged to join us for the Parade!

2005-06-25 Thread David Strand
. For information on the Campaign to End AIDS please visit http://www.campaigntoendaids.org/site/c.ikIYLeMSJrE/b.600265/k.5F50/Campaign_to_End_AIDS_C2EA.htm or type in www.c2ea.org Happy Pride! David Strand Loring Park __ Yahoo! Mail Stay connected

[Mpls] Anti-gay Phelps Planning to be in MPLS tonight and Sun. to Protest Film/Pastor

2005-06-25 Thread David Strand
of Minnesota East Bank campus at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sat. June 25 David Strand Loring Park p.s. I hope the moderator will excuse this third post as a matter of timeliness and special circumstance __ Yahoo! Mail Mobile Take Yahoo! Mail with you

Re: [Mpls] disability at conference of mayors in chicago

2005-06-14 Thread David Strand
FYI- there are currently no minnesotans signed on as cosponsors of this legislation. Convincing Sabo to cosponsor this legislation may be as important as getting Rybak signed onto the resolution which definitely appears to have merit. David Strand Loring park --- jon.kelland [EMAIL

[Mpls] Tonight outside Northrup Auditorium: Westoboro Baptist Church of godhatesfags.com will be picketing Eden Prairie High School Graduation

2005-06-10 Thread David Strand
Auditorium, 84 Church St. SE, Minneapolis, Minn. Generally the best response to these folks has been to ignore them but I understand that there may be counterprotesters present this evening on th U of M campus. David Strand Loring Park __ Do you

RE: [Mpls] Employment and Race Correction

2005-06-08 Thread David Strand
empirically through such studies. David Strand Loring Park --- Dennis Plante [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What amazes me is that someone inevitably footed-the-bill for the research that was done. With such a small sampling, the results become very suspect. Does discrimmination exist? Without

Re: [Mpls] RE: Smoking and Carts

2005-06-02 Thread David Strand
. David Strand Loring Park __ Discover Yahoo! Get on-the-go sports scores, stock quotes, news and more. Check it out! http://discover.yahoo.com/mobile.html REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules

Re: [Mpls] African Americans didn't choose to be segregated (re: Terrill's open letter)

2005-05-29 Thread David Strand
and prosper are treated. Look at the expressway built through the middle of Rondo neighborhood in St. Paul. Redlining is not the choice of those being redlined. David Strand Loring Park --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: weblog entry: Saturday, 28 May 2005 http://educationright.tripod.com/blog

Re: [Mpls] I-35W/I-94/Bridge/Tunnel Expansion

2005-05-25 Thread David Strand
, it might relieve some traffic pressure consisting of local traffic off this major artery. David Strand Loring Park --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Laurie Blake reports in today's Strib article, Looking to Improve Traffic Funnel, Lowry Tunnel (http://www.startribune.com/stories/462/5421514.html

[Mpls] Mpls Event concerning future of manoomin or wild rice

2005-05-25 Thread David Strand
FYI- David Strand --- WHITE EARTH LAND RECOVERY PROJECT 32033 E. Round Lake Rd. Ponsford, MN 56575-9250 Media Advisory 5/24/05 White Earth Land Recovery Project North Country Co-Op Sponsor Discussion on Protecting Wild Rice Who: Jennifer Tlumak

Re: [Mpls] Council Panel Postpones Ballpark Vote

2005-05-24 Thread David Strand
of the rest of the city. Is the gambit that these heavily voting wards are not as concerned about the stadium tax sans referendra or more likely to be in favor of a stadium since they are where the most people in the city who can afford ballgame tickets live? David Strand Loring Park --- Craig Cox

Policing events at new stadium was Re: [Mpls] Stadium

2005-05-12 Thread David Strand
admission tickets. We can't allow this to pass as the new ballpark if it brings additional visitors to the city who are mostly going to spend money on tickets and in the ballpark we need to make sure it is taxed at the same rate as other forms of entertainment in the downtown zone. David Strand

Re: [Mpls] RE: Stadia

2005-05-11 Thread David Strand
. David Strand Loring Park Money drives referendums, plain and simple. Suppose public transportation funding was put up for a vote. The MN Chamber would have no problem pouring millions of dollars into a campaign to stop a sales tax increase, all the way misleading people about how they'd

Re: [Mpls] How to fund It all In Minneapolis

2005-05-09 Thread David Strand
something to do with his dropping off the bill supporting ratification of the international treaty to ban landmines(at least until local activist raised a significant stink over the betrayral). David Strand Lorin Park --- Gary Hoover [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Our local leaders need to persuade our

[Mpls] African American Histroical and Civil Rights Museum Opens in Minneapolis

2005-05-08 Thread David Strand
I don't recall seeing any postings on this new museum or any coverage in the Star Tribune or other local media than the Spokesman-Recorder but I may have missed it. Anyone have impressions of the new museum to share? David Strand Loring Park

[Mpls] Women's Press Interview with Farheen Hakeem- Mpls Mayoral Candidate

2005-05-05 Thread David Strand
Interesting interview with Farheen in the May 4th issue of Women's Press. http://www.womenspress.com/newspaper/2005/2103prof.html David Strand Loring Park __ Do you Yahoo!? Make Yahoo! your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs REMINDERS: 1

[Mpls] U of M Survey finds that students are in support of the smoking ban

2005-05-02 Thread David Strand
, half smoke only occasionally. David Strand Loring Park. http://www.mndaily.com/articles/2005/05/02/64445 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read

Re: [Mpls] Answer to Minneapolis traffic

2005-04-30 Thread David Strand
to encourage electric vehicle use is to provide plug ins at designated parking spaces. Such programs have been highly successful in encouraging use of zero emission electric in Portland. http://www.evchargernews.com/regions/97204_1.htm David Strand Loring Park(where we get to breathe in all those

Re: [Mpls] Another query for the parks people

2005-04-26 Thread David Strand
encourage walking, biking and even use of transit. So many businesses have customer only poliices on use of their restrooms if they have any public facilities at all. David Strand Loring Park --- Jane Strauss [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It is difficult to spend significant time at a park with a young

[Mpls] Amy Goodman To Speak in Mpls April 7th

2005-04-24 Thread David Strand
. David Strand Loring Park -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KFAI Welcomes Amy Goodman to the Twin Cities for the ³Un-Embed the Media² Tour! Join KFAI, the Minneapolis Television Network, and the Saint Paul Neighborhood Network for the ³Un-Embed the Media

Re: [Mpls] NJL's GC comments

2005-04-22 Thread David Strand
that students admitted to general college are far more likely to get a four year degree than students who start at a community college and then transfer. Why burn down this bridge? David Strand Loring Park John Erwin writes: I found Council Member Johnson-Lee's comments regarding the elimination

Re: [Mpls] General College

2005-04-22 Thread David Strand
for fun(yeah, I'm one of those folks I likes to learn). David Strand Loring Park Please refrain from implying that community college education is inferior to the GC, unless you are willing to prove it. Your choice of arguments is putting off folks like me who should be your allies. aaron klemz

[Mpls] Vandana Shiva, Naomi Klein and others and it's FREE!

2005-04-15 Thread David Strand
Looking for a little free brain food this weekend? I can think of nothing better than this free conference at the U featuring Vandana Shiva and Naomi Klein among many distinguished an popular authors, scholars, and activists. David Strand Loring Park

Re: [Mpls] Minneapolis Wi-Fi proposal advances

2005-04-12 Thread David Strand
with a service like this. Perhaps even the Met Council would be interested in eventually taking it throughout the seven county metro area. Can you hear me know? David Strand Loring Park --- List Manager [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: $18-$24 a month for 1-3 megabits per second, privately owned, put up

[Mpls] Mpls Middle school through College students to Participate in Day of Silence Wed., Night of Noise 'Fri.

2005-04-12 Thread David Strand
/~c1093YM4MR:: David Strand- Loring Park DAY OF SILENCE Wednesday, April 13th: Silent Witness Rally Location: Coffman Plaza Time: 11am to 3pm ANDREA JAMES Keynote speaker Andrea James, national Transgender activist and creator of www.tsroadmap.com

[Mpls] 3 Events featuring Minnie Bruce PrattLesbian, feminist, writer poet in Minneapolis

2005-04-10 Thread David Strand
I thought others interested in Minnie Bruce Pratt's award winning poetry would enjoy some of these opportunities to hear her speak. David Strand- Loring Park -- Poetry in Time of War: Art and the Collective Imagination” Wednesday, April 13, 7PM

[Mpls] Designated Beneficiary Benefits For Minneapolis since 71% of City's Housholds Headed By Unmarried Adults?

2005-04-10 Thread David Strand
individuals deserve equal pay for work. David Strand Loring Park __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site! http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/resources/ REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e

[Mpls] Will Minneapolis again pass a resolution opposing Bachman's Marriage Amendment? St. Paul did Wed.

2005-04-07 Thread David Strand
of the problems with amendments like the one that passed the House. These extraordinary problems with the current amendment which go far beyond the issue of defining civil marriage to exlcude same sex(and same gender?) partners perhaps calls for a new statement of opposition. David Strand Loring Park

[Mpls] Sabo Cosponsors Military Readiness Enhancement Act- Thanks for calls

2005-04-06 Thread David Strand
the antigay marriage/civil union/domestic partnership constitutional amendments that have passed in some states. David Strand Loring Park __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Personals - Better first dates. More second dates. http://personals.yahoo.com

Re: [Mpls] Smoking ban participation

2005-04-06 Thread David Strand
. If you can't make it. Find a new profession like thousands of people in this country do all the time. David Strand Loring Park --- Jeremy Wieland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: However, there are businesses that were crushed last week-end. Many of the neighborhood bars in Northeast Minneapolis

[Mpls] Founder of Iraq Veterans Against The War to Visit Minneapolis

2005-03-31 Thread David Strand
FYI- David Strand, Loring Park -- IRAQ WAR VETERAN SPEAKS OUT Jimmy Massey, an Iraq war veteran, will spend three days in the Twin Cities April 8-10, addressing the media and attending public events. Massey, a member of Iraq Veterans Against

[Mpls] Sabo MIA this session on Military Readiness Enhancement Act

2005-03-30 Thread David Strand
for a same sex spouse, domestic partner, parent-in-law, adult child, sibling, or grandparent. Sabo is on far fewer bills period at this time in the legislative session than he has been in the past. Where is Sabo? David Strand Loring Park

[Mpls] Tonight at 7:30 pm Trans Art Showcase at U of M

2005-03-25 Thread David Strand
Quarter http://onestop.umn.edu/Maps/FergH/index.html FYI- David Strand Loring Park __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site! http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/resources/ REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES

Re: [Mpls] Missing the point as well as the children

2005-03-25 Thread David Strand
and can afford would be tolerated in our society. David Strand Loring Park --- Emilie Quast [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: But the question is NOT what to do with kids when they are here. Even Plymouth kids enjoy the Science Museum and the Children's Theater. The question is how to attract

Children and Community Gardens Was Re: [Mpls] Missing in Minneapolis

2005-03-25 Thread David Strand
have yards, whether single, parents with kids, or where we are on the life span. David Strand Loring Park __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new resources site! http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/resources/ REMINDERS: 1. Be civil

Re: [Mpls] Metro Transit proposes fare hikes, service cuts - not a unique case

2005-03-11 Thread David Strand
subsidize metropasses as a job benefit. David Strand Loring Park --- Jason Samuels [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Transit fare hikes, service cuts on tap? Kevin Duchschere, Star Tribune March 12, 2005 TRANSIT0312 http://www.startribune.com/stories/462/5287121.html

[Mpls] AT Mpls Urban League: Asthma Resource Training Thurs. March 10th

2005-03-09 Thread David Strand
FYI- Fwd David Strand, Loring Park [ejadvocates] ASTHMA PIPELINE REMINDER forMARCH 10, 2005- Please forward!!! COMMUNITY REMINDER!!! Big Asthma Resource Training and And free Soul Food Dinner tomorrow!!! Thursday March 10, 2005 Dear EJAM Family, Please help to spread the word!!! Please bring

Re: [Mpls] Statewide Smoking Ban

2005-03-02 Thread David Strand
a three day recovery time involving lots of antihistamines, inhalers, and missed work which is what it has come to for me personally. I will feel far more socially free in Minneapolis and Hennepin with the coming ban and look forward to it with anticipation. David Strand --- Michael Thompson

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