[Mpls] Re: Why I didn't seek Green Party endorsement in 2005

2005-09-18 Thread Jim McGuire
be something taken out of context and misunderstood. Jim McGuire Como Check out the Usual Suspects Blog - http://www.browncross.com/usualsuspects REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager

Re: [Mpls] Re: Why I didn't seek Green Party endorsement in 2005

2005-09-18 Thread Jim McGuire
Housing, and re-structuring the Welfare System are a start... The above is from Kari Tauring - Longfellow. This message is posted by: Jim McGuire Como Check out the Usual Suspects Blog - http://www.browncross.com/usualsuspects REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e

[Mpls] Relic from the Como Avenue line?

2005-09-10 Thread Jim McGuire
anyone know if there'd be anyone interested in such a thing? I think I'll also drop an email to the Minnesota Transportation Museum. If someone wants it I'll go pick it up. Jim McGuire Como Check out the Usual Suspects Blog - http://www.browncross.com/usualsuspects REMINDERS: 1. Be civil

[Mpls] Overzealous City Inspectors mow prairie grass

2005-06-26 Thread Jim McGuire
the least. Jim McGuire Como Check out the Usual Suspects Blog - http://www.browncross.com/usualsuspects REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing

RE: [Mpls] Assault On Democracy

2005-05-15 Thread Jim McGuire
to keep their jobs. Dean Zimmerman was elected to serve a term representing the 8th Ward. Near as I can tell he did a good job of that, but I'll admit that it's hard to judge that with certainty since I live in the 1st Ward. Jim McGuire Como This has been especially unfair to the 8th ward

Re: [Mpls] 2005 Mpls. Bike/Walk Event Tomorrow--May 5th

2005-05-04 Thread Jim McGuire
forward to a pleasant bike ride downtown tomorrow. I doubt I'll make it to the Quarry by 7 AM, but I do plan to meet up with the NE contingent at Hennepin and Stinson soon after they get underway. Jim McGuire Como (SE Minneapolis) At 09:40 AM 5/4/05, you wrote: Join fellow commuters and elected

[Mpls] Carl Pohlad's Contribution

2005-05-01 Thread Jim McGuire
tell us that clearly that'd be one thing. Maybe that's been covered well in more in-depth stories and I've missed it, but I consider the repeated statement of Pohlad's contribution to be a snow-job. Jim McGuire Como Check out the Usual Suspects Blog - http://www.browncross.com/usualsuspects

[Mpls] Amy Goodman (Host of Democracy Now!) in Minneapolis

2005-04-28 Thread Jim McGuire
to no reporters because of ... people like you. -Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich * Jim McGuire Como Check out the Usual Suspects Blog - http://www.browncross.com/usualsuspects REMINDERS: 1

Re: [Mpls] County, Twins have ballpark deal

2005-04-24 Thread Jim McGuire
in downtown bars and restaurants we'll all be paying 10.15%. I have mixed feelings about a new Twins ballpark, but I do wonder if/when the temporary tax on hospitality is due to expire. Jim McGuire Como REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think

Re: [Mpls] Smoking ban participation

2005-04-10 Thread Jim McGuire
has total control over where they work (or so I've read) if one finds a high paying executive job at a smoking office they can pass on it because there will be a non-smoking identical job across the street. Apparently. Jim McGuire Como Check out the Usual Suspects Blog - http

RE: [Mpls] Smoking Ban fallout

2004-12-29 Thread Jim McGuire
an argument in favor of the ban. I have mixed feelings, but the pro freedom folks that are against the ban keep convincing me that the ban is a good idea. (And the phrase parental socialism didn't help the anti-ban argument) Jim McGuire Como Check out the Usual Suspects Blog - http

[Mpls] Baja Restaurant

2004-12-28 Thread Jim McGuire
me it has I might give them another chance, but given my experience I've refused to go back. Jim McGuire Como Check out the Usual Suspects Blog - http://www.browncross.com/usualsuspects REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before

Re: [Mpls] Franklin St. Bakery

2004-11-21 Thread Jim McGuire
brought in union busters (forgive my bluntness, but I calls 'em as I sees 'em) and defeated the effort to unionize. I'm afraid I don't remember all of the specifics. Jim McGuire Como REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing

Re: [Mpls] Hennepin bike lanes

2004-11-13 Thread Jim McGuire
are there for times when traffic is backed up and they want to turn left. I have noticed, however, that it is generally SUV drivers that exhibit these behaviors. I'll leave it to others to ascertain why. Jim McGuire Como REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager

Re: [Mpls] Hennepin bike lanes

2004-11-13 Thread Jim McGuire
are there for times when traffic is backed up and they want to turn left. I have noticed, however, that it is generally SUV drivers that exhibit these behaviors. I'll leave it to others to ascertain why. Jim McGuire Como REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager

[Mpls] Re: School Closings

2004-11-01 Thread Jim McGuire
rely on. Jim McGuire Como (59B - Vote Becki Smith) REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org

[Mpls] Phone call from DFL

2004-10-31 Thread Jim McGuire
, but if they're telling a lot of people the wrong place to vote there could be a problem on Tuesday. Jim McGuire Como (Still 59B - Where I'll be voting for Becki Smith) REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't

[Mpls] Phone call from the Republican Party

2004-10-31 Thread Jim McGuire
://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/ Jim McGuire Como (And still fairly certain I live in 59B despite what the major parties tell me) REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious

[Mpls] Phone message from the Republican Party

2004-10-31 Thread Jim McGuire
://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/ Jim McGuire Como (And still fairly certain I live in 59B despite what the major parties tell me) REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious

[Mpls] Phone message from the Republican Party

2004-10-31 Thread Jim McGuire
://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/ Jim McGuire Como (And still fairly certain I live in 59B despite what the major parties tell me) REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious

Re: [Mpls] Biking on Hennepin

2004-07-12 Thread Jim McGuire
of bikers. I know I feel much less safe with the change. The city response follows Fascinating. I understand that the maintenance of the bollards costs money, but apparently the safety, lives, and limbs of bicyclists have no determinable value. Jim McGuire Como REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has

[Mpls] Remembering the 1934 Truckers Strike...

2004-07-09 Thread Jim McGuire
of America Local 7250; Jason Evans and Holly Krig, United Food and Commercial Workers Local 789; Jim McGuire, Office and Professional Employees Union Local 12; Peter Molenaar, Teamsters Local 970; Kevin McKenzie, Teamster Local 320; and Jeff Pilacinski, American Federation of State, County

Re: [Mpls] Racist, Anti-Progressive Gerrymandering In Minneapolis

2004-06-17 Thread Jim McGuire
on the values of Non-Violence, Grassroots Democracy, Ecology, and Social Justice. Apparently as a result Greens are defending non-violent social justice minded cop killers. Jim McGuire Como REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before

[Mpls] Re: The GP endorsement misleading statements

2004-05-29 Thread Jim McGuire
know she was never seriously considering seeking the DFL nomination, but had the process felt open and supportive she may have decided to try. It didn't so she chose not to seek the DFL endorsement. Jim McGuire Como REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager

Re: [Mpls] Way out left (PP article re local Naderites)

2004-05-28 Thread Jim McGuire
wide meeting. She did not, however, receive the endorsement. It would be misleading for me (or anyone involved in her campaign) to mention one without the other. You made a misleading statrment. The chair of the 5th Congressional District Green Party owes you no apology for pointing it out. Jim

[Mpls] (no subject)

2004-05-23 Thread Jim McGuire
, but Kari tells me she failed to get the endorsement by one vote. She had lots of support and collected a lot of names and contact info for Greens who are willing to volunteer and/or contribute to her campaign, but she doesn't have the endorsement of the party. Jim McGuire Como REMINDERS: 1. Think

Re: [Mpls] Mpls School Board Convention

2004-05-17 Thread Jim McGuire
rather then voting a straight party ticket. Jim McGuire Como REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e

[Mpls] (no subject)

2004-04-23 Thread Jim McGuire
/art_spirit.smil Jim McGuire Como REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html

[Mpls] KFAI documentary wins Golden Reel for Best Local Documentary

2004-04-23 Thread Jim McGuire
/archive/features/art_mat/art_spirit.smilhttp://helix.kfai.org/ramgen/static/archive/features/art_mat/art_spirit.smil Jim McGuire Como (My apologies if I sent this twice) REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list

Re: [Mpls] Re: Bus Lockout

2004-03-30 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
is that since retirement health care benefits are involved the Met Council does not HAVE to go to arbitration. It's perfectly legal for them to do so if they CHOOSE to. Obviously, they choose not to. I would suggest it's because they know they know they're likely to lose in arbitration. Jim McGuire Como

RE: [Mpls] Bus strike telephone #s

2004-03-29 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
. No use calling or writing - you wouldn't want to some poor secretary to get a paper cut opening your letter. I couldn't disagree more. If you're upset about the strike call the governor and CALL OFTEN. Jim McGuire Como _ Check

Re: [Mpls] Transit Police

2004-03-21 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
something). In addition they're essentially working security at Met Transit facilities and watching picket lines. The Pioneer Press did a story on it - http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/news/special_packages/bus_strike/8195369.htm Jim McGuire Como

Re: [Mpls] Transit Police

2004-03-21 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
something). In addition they're essentially working security at Met Transit facilities and watching picket lines. The Pioneer Press did a story on it - http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/news/special_packages/bus_strike/8195369.htm Jim McGuire Como

[Mpls] David Strom: Spending too much on transit, getting too little

2004-03-15 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
with decent pay and good benefits. (If you'd like to read my longer response to David Strom it's on my blog: http://www.browncross.com/usualsuspects/archives/69.html#more) Jim McGuire Como _ One-click access to Hotmail from any Web

[Mpls] Transit Strike, Star Tribune, and Controlling health care costs

2004-03-13 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
to control the spiralling cost of health care for their employees. I would admit that I'd appreciate an attempt by them to do so, but I have yet to see any plan on their part to do this. Jim McGuire Como _ FREE pop-up blocking

Re: [Mpls] Bus strike -- David Strom

2004-03-09 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
most recent post Minnesota Taxpayers League Declares Class War got a response from David Strom. Jim McGuire Como _ Create a Job Alert on MSN Careers and enter for a chance to win $1000! http://msn.careerbuilder.com/promo/kaday.htm

[Mpls] Taxpayers League and Mass Transit

2004-03-07 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
It was clear to me when I read David Strom's statement the other day. There was only one logical conclusion I could draw from it: The Taxpayers League has declared Class War. And that's all I have to say about it for now. Jim McGuire Como

RE: [Mpls] What to do if you need a ride during the bus strike

2004-03-04 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
. Again, thanks. It made my day. Jim McGuire Como Original Message Follows From: Ron Lischeid [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Mpls] What to do if you need a ride during the bus strike Date: Wed, 03 Mar 2004 23:48:28 + During the upcoming bus strike, if you find you

RE: [Mpls] Republicans forcing bus strike; sample precinct caucus resolution

2004-02-29 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
(or even other actions to impair business) it could be construed as Criminal Syndicalism under Minnesota law. I'd suggest rephrasing that part of the resolution. For the curious, the relevant Minnesota statute is: http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/185/06.html Jim McGuire Como

Re: [Mpls] Get Me to the Church on Time

2004-02-20 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
for it! It'd be a great way to put our fair city on the map. Jim McGuire Como Original Message Follows From: Tim Bonham [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mpls-issues [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Mpls] Get Me to the Church on Time Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2004 18:28:39 -0600 [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: How

RE: [Mpls] Green City

2004-02-20 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
refreshing to see such proposals considered. Jim McGuire Como _ Watch high-quality video with fast playback at MSN Video. Free! http://click.atdmt.com/AVE/go/onm00200365ave/direct/01/ REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules

[Mpls] The coming bus strike

2004-02-17 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
of it? If so, I'd say this is a blatant move to bust the union rather than allowing an arbitrator to determine a more fair resolution. Star Tribune article here: http://www.startribune.com/stories/462/4380245.html Jim McGuire Como

RE: [Mpls] Franklin Street Bakery

2004-02-16 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
, but there it is. Surely, Ventura Village needs small businesses and community support. It's unfortunate that the workers in those businesses are apparently not always treated with the respect they deserve. Jim McGuire Como _ Choose now from 4

[Mpls] School Mergings Hiawatha and Howe to Sanford

2004-02-16 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
info on this and pictures on the architects' website: http://www.bonestroo.com/hiawathaschoolpark.asp) Where are children at Sanford - especially K-5 - supposed to play, exercise, and get fresh air? Jim McGuire Como _ Find great local

RE: [Mpls] Massive school reshuffling proposed

2004-02-10 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
it's time for that area to be represented on the school board. Granted, they'd get there after the decision on closings is a done deal, but it does seem like it would be fair regardless. Jim McGuire Como _ Plan your next US getaway

RE: [Mpls] Transit

2004-02-04 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
. Someone could confirm if this is true, but my understanding at the time was that the Met Council would then be obligated to agree. I've not heard anything since. Jim McGuire Como _ Let the new MSN Premium Internet Software make the most

[Mpls] Public Education Nearly Gone

2003-09-23 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
letter is long, but it's worth reading and raises a number of important points. I hope it sparks some discussion here. She does have email that she checks infrequently. If you'd like to contact her directly send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jim McGuire Como Here's Kari's letter: In response

Re: [Mpls] Urban Wildlife

2003-07-28 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
complaints about the noise so he is no more. I never asked what they did with the rooster (though I'm certain it's not the same one you found - they wouldn't have just let it go). Jim McGuire Como _ The new MSN 8: advanced junk mail

[Mpls] Urban Wildlife

2003-07-26 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
carted them off. A skunk, though... It must not have had a chance to defend itself from the approaching vehicile that killed it, however, or I'm sure I would've, ahh, noticed it before. Jim McGuire Como _ Help STOP SPAM with the new

Re: [Mpls] Bikes on Lake;Respect in MPD

2003-07-06 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
Lake St. and that's fine. The issue is whether we accept the idea of being banned from Lake St. and the answer to that is no because sometimes it will be the most convienient route. Jim McGuire Como _ Add photos to your messages

Re: [Mpls] 2 a.m. bar time ordinance introduced

2003-06-07 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
rushing to get downtown for one last drink at the later bar close. Jim McGuire Como _ MSN 8 helps eliminate e-mail viruses. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Don't feed the troll! Ignore

[Mpls] Downtown

2003-06-07 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
on Sunday nights. I still rarely feel like there's anything to be overly worried about. But then, maybe I am one of those who was referred to as undeseriable - I can't be sure. Jim McGuire Como _ Protect your PC - get McAfee.com

Re: [Mpls] Target downtown surveillance cameras

2003-06-03 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
to as charity. George Orwell would've been proud. Jim McGuire Como _ MSN 8 helps eliminate e-mail viruses. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious

Re: [Mpls] Target downtown surveillance cameras - One More thing

2003-06-03 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
Someone asked where this was reported. There was a good write-up in Skywaynews: http://www.skywaynews.net/archives/index.inn?loc=detaildoc=/2003/May/19-2216-news01.txt Jim McGuire Como _ Add photos to your messages with MSN 8. Get

Re: [Mpls] Pledge of Allegiance

2003-06-01 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
: I'll second This Land is Your Land as long as it includes one of Woody's original verses: As I went walking, I saw a sign there On the sign it said NO TRESPASSING But on the other side it didn’t say nothing That side was made for you and me! Jim McGuire Como

Re: [Mpls] Defending the Bill of Rights

2003-04-05 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
Hey Folks, I guess the link I posted yesterday for a prettied up HTML version of the Bill of Rights resolution was incorrect. This one should work: http://davespicks.com/archive/2003/bor_resolution.html (It's not that big of a deal, but it does make it easy to read) Jim McGuire Como

[Mpls] Defending the Bill of Rights

2003-04-04 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
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Re: [Mpls] Where do I go 80's dancing in Minneapolis?

2003-04-03 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
say for certain that they still do it so you might want to call first. The Cabooze often has retro bands too, but I can't be certain that any of them are retro-80s. Jim McGuire Como _ Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2

Re: [Mpls] Bicycle registration

2003-04-01 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
. The state still has a voluntary registration system. I believe the U of M may still have mandatory registration on campus. Jim McGuire Como _ Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. http://join.msn.com/?page

Re: [Mpls] Bicycle registration

2003-04-01 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
. The state still has a voluntary registration system. I believe the U of M may still have mandatory registration on campus. Jim McGuire Como _ MSN 8 helps eliminate e-mail viruses. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features

[Mpls] Star Tribune prints death threat amongst letters to the editor

2003-03-30 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
or anywhere in the Strib. I will be writing a letter to Lou Gelfand (the Strib's Reader Rep) and encourage others to do the same. His email is [EMAIL PROTECTED] (If you wish - read the full letter here - http://www.startribune.com/stories/563/3789112.html) Jim McGuire Como

[Mpls] How to radicalize the peace movement

2003-03-28 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
unconstitutional) proposal. Radical tactics won't be far behind. After all, they'll be a less expensive way to express dissent. Jim McGuire Como _ The new MSN 8: smart spam protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page

Re: [Mpls] protests and police

2003-03-23 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
angry. I'm making no predictions. Jim McGuire Como _ Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Send all posts in plain-text format. 2. Cut as much

Re: [Mpls] What is your school up to?

2003-03-20 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
should they condemn it. The rest of your message showed your intention to discriminate against any future hirees based on their political beliefs. Seems rather counter-productive. Jim McGuire Como _ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN

[Mpls] The War - Local Emergency Response Plan

2003-03-17 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
of the start of the attacks, the AWC the Twin Cities Campaign to Lift Sanctions will organize coordinated acts of civil disobedience to protest the war. Contact us for more info - ((JM)goto http://www.antiwarcommittee.org for contact info.) Jim McGuire Como

Re: [Mpls] Wellstone's Memorial

2003-03-10 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
appropriate. I'm curious, however, as to the origin of the current name of Marcy Open School. Perhaps its a non-issue since the neighborhood will continue to carry that name, but is there a historian online that can answer this? Jim McGuire Como

RE: [Mpls] No Bikes on Lake Street?

2003-03-03 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
. was just a rumor (unless there's something I've missed, which is certainly possible) Jim McGuire Como _ MSN 8 helps eliminate e-mail viruses. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Send all

Re: [Mpls] Re: next big peace march?

2003-02-28 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
rally, with women speakers, a march, and we'll close with music and an activists' fair - tables with information from various groups here in the Twin Cities. If your organization would like to endorse the event, and if you want to table, please contact us right away. Jim McGuire Como

RE: [Mpls] humble restaurants

2003-02-19 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
Rick's came to mind. I used to live on 38th and Blaisdell and had many a breakfast here. It was the quaint kind of place you rarely seen any more. Thanks for letting me know it's still there (if in a newer incarnation as Victor's). Jim McGuire Como

Re: [Mpls] While we're on the subject: Emergency Response Plan in Minneapolis

2003-02-16 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
Mpls peace and justice groups. If the bombs start falling: If the bombs start falling? We've been bombing regularly for almost a decade now. That is, I know what you mean, but you need to phrase this differently. Jim _

[Mpls] Today's anti-war demonstration

2003-02-15 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
would think there will at least be a pause in the march to war. Oh, and I got a flyer (which I've since misplace) regarding Jay Benanev's anti-war resolution in St. Paul. It was handed to me by Jay Benanev. Jim McGuire Como

[Mpls] Local Government Aid

2003-02-11 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
of non-essential services back to local governments, and thus back onto regressive property taxes. The other result, intentional or not, is to punish the inner cities. Jim McGuire Como _ Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan

[Mpls] Minnesota Against War - A 3 CD Collection of (mostly) original music

2003-02-04 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
local record stores (Electric Fetus for one) and online at http://www.dreamhorse.net/ The entire set is $15. A portion of the profits will be donated to support peace and justice workers. Jim McGuire Como (Who has no connection to this project - though I do know some of the musicans

Re: [Mpls] Union printers

2003-01-21 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
shops in light of the above? I still don't get it. Jim McGuire Como _ MSN 8 helps eliminate e-mail viruses. Get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus ___ Minneapolis Issues

[Mpls] Star Tribune's coverage of Anti-War Demonstrations

2003-01-19 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
of organizer's estimates. But, as I said, this is nothing new. If you're so inclined, I encourage you to call the Strib to complain about lazy and biased reporting. There's no excuse for this. Jim McGuire Como _ MSN 8 with e-mail virus

Re: [Mpls] Re: speed limit on Hiawatha

2003-01-16 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
. Sorry if you're in a hurry to get somewhere else, but that promise needs to be kept. The needs of the people who live along any street should always be the priority. Jim McGuire Como _ Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan

[Mpls] Anti-War Demonstration

2003-01-12 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
Coverage in the StarTribune - http://www.startribune.com/stories/462/3586665.html I didn't make it to this demo and I'm wondering if anyone here did and could comment on it. 2400 is a lot of people and, though I don't know, experience tells me that the paper's estimates are usually low (just

[Mpls] You too may be a terrorist...

2003-01-09 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
at this screen print of the original version of the form - http://davespicks.com/images/master_app.gif I wonder what the terrorism risk is from the Rotary Club. Jim McGuire Como _ MSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service: 2 months FREE

RE: [Mpls] Lyndale Ave. Light Rail

2003-01-09 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
bike trail like Kenilworth. Jim McGuire Como Original Message Follows From: David Brauer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mpls list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Mpls] Lyndale Ave. Light Rail Date: Thu, 9 Jan 2003 07:01:53 -0600 The story Matt references is at: http://www.swjournal.com/display

Re: [Mpls] Re: Bike Racks and Paths

2002-12-30 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
commuting. It's also true that bike lockers are usually rented and, thus, at least partly pay for themselves. Jim McGuire Como Seems to me the Mpls Planning Commission could look at incorporating the request for bike racks when projects come before us. After all the hours we spent on Target

Re:Living Wage jobs (was [Mpls] Stadium)

2002-12-22 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
on a project we should absolutely insist that fair wages are being paid to the workers involved. Jim McGuire Como _ MSN 8 limited-time offer: Join now and get 3 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/dialupxAPID=42PS=47575PI=7324DI

Re: [Mpls] MPD and protesters

2002-12-17 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
they have an excuse. Jim McGuire Como Original Message Follows From: Mike Nelson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Mpls] MPD and protesters Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 12:09:22 -0600 Considering that it has been our patriotic duty to shop

Re: [Mpls] Ventura Village - Citizen Participation

2002-12-13 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
. I'm not sure if that's what the rules are, but if there are rules in any neighborhood group requiring property ownership to vote this is a major problem that must be addressed. Jim McGuire Como _ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN

Re: [Mpls] Ventura Village - Citizen Participation

2002-12-13 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
I apologize. I read the statement literally, but perhaps the own property requirement only refers to businesses. Jim McGuire Como Original Message Follows From: Constance Nompelis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Jim MCGUIRE [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Mpls] Ventura

[Mpls] Speed limit on Hiawatha Avenue

2002-11-23 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
- the traffic that needs to get through this residential neighborhoods as quickly as possible to get home to the suburbs? Or the needs of the residents of these neighborhoods that Hiawatha goes through? Clearly, the safety of the residents is paramount. Jim McGuire Como Kari Tauring Longfellow

Re: [Mpls] Light rail farecard machines to be in three languages? Free riders??

2002-10-18 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
, and crosses Lake St which has a large Hispanic community. Would Mr. Jester prefer that if people have trouble reading English they not ride the train? Jim McGuire Como Original Message Follows From: Stephen Jester [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mpls [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject

[Mpls] New Taxpayers League Billboards

2002-10-16 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
can vote for: Roads (Republican) Rail (Democrats) Don't Know (Independence) Bikes (Green) There's a big check mark by Roads. Again I'm left wondering. Isn't the Taxpayers' League primarily opposed to government spending? Wouldn't the cheapest answer be Bikes? Jim McGuire Como

Re: [Mpls] Should the city require new houses to have garages?

2002-10-13 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
there because she doesn't have a car. I know that concept is difficult for people, but as hard as it is to conceive of it is possible to live in this city and not own a car. This proposal is absurd. Jim McGuire Como Original Message Follows From: List Manager [EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: [Mpls] A Minneapolis Father's Plea

2002-10-03 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
. Some days I really wonder about some of the stuff I read on this list. [JM] As do I. Jim McGuire Como Hey MTC - How about some low pollution busses? ... its for the kids _ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http

[Mpls] Critical Mass - a ride report and an invitation

2002-09-28 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
Unless you were on the route you'd have hardly noticed, but there was another successful Critical Mass ride yesterday. Well over 100 (perhaps 200, it's hard to judge without stopping to count) human powered vehcicles meandered through the streets of Minneapolis w/o any police escort. It's

Re: [Mpls] Fw: get to gether

2002-09-25 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
somewhere NorthEast. Mayslack's comes to mind as a neighborhood spot, or getting closer to downtown there's the new Irish Pub Northeast (Keegan's, if I'm remembering the name correctly). Jim McGuire Como Original Message Follows From: James E Jacobsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL

Re: [Mpls] Minneapolis newspapers

2002-08-20 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
David, It's not complete, but you could start by pointing them to http://www.media-news.com/cgi-bin/dir/search.cgi?query=*City=MinneapolisType=NewspapersState=Minnesota All I did, though, was do a Google search on Minneapolis Newspapers and found that site (amongst others). Jim McGuire Como

Re: [Mpls] Minneapolis Bicycle Registration De-Criminalized

2002-06-21 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
Thank you, Dean Zimmerman and whoever else worked on this. Now that it's no longer simply a Police sponsored protection racket I think I'll go register my bike. Jim McGuire Como Original Message Follows From: Dooley, Bill [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fallout from the Critical Mass fiasco? Here

Re: [Mpls] Minneapolis World Cup Fever?

2002-06-05 Thread Jim MCGUIRE
. I don't know of anywhere carrying games live. Jim McGuire Como _ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion

Re: [Mpls] More Dinkytown coverage

2002-04-09 Thread Jim McGuire
on the crowd until 3 AM (many hours later). The question remains. Did the crowd provoke the police or did the police provoke the crowd? Jim McGuire Como ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED

[Mpls] Critical Mass meeting with mayor

2002-04-02 Thread Jim McGuire
lobby" a little before the meeting time - I assume they mean the City Hall lobby, but it wasn't clear. I can't go, but if anyone here does I'm sure several of us would appreciatea report back on what happens. Jim McGuire Como

Re: [Mpls] Critical Mass - Compromise Proposal

2002-04-02 Thread Jim McGuire
uled safety rides - wonderful! They will, however, clearly be seperate events from Critical Mass. Perhaps if the citys events are successful enough in time the "need" for Critical Mass rides will be gone, but I wouldn't hold your breath. Jim McGuire Como

[Mpls] Indymedia's report on the CM meeting with the Mayor

2002-04-02 Thread Jim McGuire
I'm not going to add any more to this discussion right now, but I thought anyone interested might want to see this: http://twincities.indymedia.org/front.php3?article_id=4541group=webcast Jim McGuire Como

Re: [Mpls] re: bad driving

2002-03-26 Thread Jim McGuire
to be eligible to use it - or do you use it first in order to gain eligibility to join? Pardon my bluntness, but the last thing I want to be is a member of a society where it's a practice to spy on and report your neighbors to authorities. Jim McGuire Como