and leaving them there seems wasteful,doesn't it?
I see no insane obstacle to dumpster diving with a hearty cry of It's
for the children!
Just checking.
Mike Nelson
Central neighborhood
Peoples Republic of Minneapolis
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not a crusader,I'm not ashamed.
I'll brighten the corner where I are, you do the same.
Go fight the good fight. Good luck. I mean that sincerely.
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Central
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think of too many things more dangerous than a pack of
liquored up frat boys. Give me a bar full of bikers any day. Is that
discrimination?
Mike Nelson
Central-Home
Downtown-Work
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Does it really matter at all what rape is about?
Of course.
It seems to me that victims couldn't care less about the why. The
what seems to be the important thing. Yes, people should be
concerned with prevention, and underlying causes, etc. but in this
forum, I think more practical advice, such as
. It was and is a mistake, at the
very
least.
MN:
But I thought this was a DFL town.
Where are the evil Republicans lurking?
Did they sneak in and lower the flag?
What a load.
Let's have a flag ban. After all,it's a symbol of imperialist
oppression,no?
Mike Nelson
Central,WAY Central
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it, one would
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Pretty much Central
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, and some are just going to keep getting larger. I really
don't see relaxing zoning as making any difference. The laws on the
books now can be difficult to enforce, and people do take advantage of
that, perhaps because of a shortage of affordable housing.
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Central
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Then I realized, she's a banker and numbers must be very dear to her.
Sweet.
I couldn't help but be reminded of Frank Zappa and the strange names
he gave his children. I just hope she didn't make the same mistake
Frank did. What was he thinking? Everyone knows Moon Unit is a boys
name. :)
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poster boy, not being in a special interest group
and all, but I've given one hell of an effort over the years.
See ya later.
Mike Nelson
White Male Oppressor, I guess
Central
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empathy. I only hope I can keep that with
me and keep trying to help. I'll just have to find another way of
doing it.
Mike Nelson
Central
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it. I'm a member of afscme.
What's your point?
Give us some specifics.
Is anyone losing a job here?
Looking at the linked information, I don't see a problem.
I don't see anything about replacing any city employees with private
sector workers.
Mike Nelson
Central
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coffee flavored coffee. Cripes, all this time they didn't
know what a cappuccino machine was. Poor souls.
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Central
Where you order by saying coffee, and they know what you're talking
about.
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Why shouldn't a library look nice? Or even kinda cool?
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe this thing was a done deal
before Director Hadley was hired.
The citizens of Minneapolis voted on the referendum, didn't they?
C'mon. It's for the children.
Mike Nelson
Central
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they be more informed than less.
If they are willing to do something to help, I think they should have
our full support.
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Central
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that the percentage has
increased.)
MN:To be fair, how many illegal (undocumented) immigrants are counted
in the census ?
Mike Nelson
Central
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Sorry,
That title should've been
With or Without Beans. The offer of fifty bucks still stands.
Mike Nelson
Central
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I only have one question about all this.
Has the NAAPC given an opinion on this?
Mike Nelson
Central
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For state
I'd like to do lots of things.
That doesn't mean I have the right to do them.
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Central
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With all the talk lately about the businesses on Franklin, I recalled
this article from the Pulse.
http://www.pulsetc.com/article.php?sid=919
I don't recall hearing anything more about it.
Anyone heard anything?
Mike Nelson
Central
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Bill Dooley:
I wonder how the merger of Kmart and Sears will affect the Lake
Street store
and other Kmart and Sears locations in Minneapolis?
MN: We won't have to drive to St Paul to buy Craftsman tools anymore.
That's cool.
Mike Nelson
Central
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had information on traffic
laws readily available for a long time. Too bad gas atations don't
keep stacks of drivers manuals on hand. The information is out there,
but If people choose to ignore it,nobody's gonna stop 'em.
Mike Nelson
Central
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Sorry, in the previous message, next to last line, I meant to say gas
stations.
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For state
, print a copy, keep it with you,
and have a lawyer's phone # in your wallet.
Mike Nelson
Central
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For state
if it was important to
me.
Second, if people are depending on voting information to fall into
their lap, the only problem on Tuesday will be with people clogging up
the polling place because they didn't get themselves informed on their
own.
We have all had enough time to prepare.
Mike Nelson
Central
farther and farther
away from politics on any level. Shrill cries of ones moral
superiority seem to be the norm these days, and I don't think either
party has a lock on caring. If one did, it would be most unfortunate.
Mike Nelson
Another mugwump in Central
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of stitches. He got torn up. I've seen them go
after ducks, muskrats, anything that swims. Humans don't get bit
often, but when they do...
http://www.trentu.ca/muskie/biology/biol08.html
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I'm not going to even try to explain. I don't think even I know what
happened there. Sometimes I'm a stranger in my own mind.
As the President might say, please forgive my incomprehensionability.
Mike Nelson
Central
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be there with a bucket... I use about 4 gallons all year, and
spill maybe 1/4 cup all year, if I'm careless.
There's more in the original post, but I won't keep rambling.
Mike Nelson
Central
Gone Fishing (with no motor, just oars.)
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needed a little nudge.I thanked them, we parted
ways, and it hasn't happened since.
Mike Nelson
Central
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over many neighborhoods, providing a place for the
homeless, and trolls to live, if it weren't for the bridge rods.
But the trolls would probably just be ignored.
Mike Nelson
Central
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Any city employee that has the protection of a union is going to be
mighty hard to get rid of, or discipline. A performance review isn't
worth the paper it's written on where I work, and I suspect the Police
union is just as powerful as AFSCME.
Mike Nelson
Central
(Part-time city employee
Hope someone got her license # and called the police.
Too much of this kind of thing happens around here, and too many
people get away with it. As a bike rider, I've seen people do things
with cars on the streets that would curl your hair, but on a sidewalk?
Not cool. Glad no one was hurt.
Mike
-inch
spike in the center of the steering wheel pointed at ones chest would
make most people more careful drivers. Not bad, not a bad idea at all
;)
Mike Nelson
Central
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at 6 PM -
250 Marquette Ave.
Come on down and ask some questions. Find out what the Trib won't tell
you.
Mike Nelson
Central
In case there are any doubts, these statements are my own, and in no
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Actually, the Breeders have been one of my favorite bands for almost a
decade.
Mike Nelson
Diggin' It in Central
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For he will have to feed a family on a policeman's salary.
Good Day
Mike Nelson
Central
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there are too many of them?
Tell them that we don't want them to be in the same situation that
made alot of people come here from places that are overcrowded,
economically poor, and in terms of public health, dangerous. I don't
think any value judgement is involved there.
Mike Nelson
Central
I just figured out that an e-mail from Jason Stone that I responded to
on the list came from [EMAIL PROTECTED],not [EMAIL PROTECTED]
If I had noticed that detail, I would not have sent it out to a public
forum.
My apologies for that oversight.
Mike Nelson
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the bikes to. There must be someone out there fixing
them for the children. I seem to recall some firefighters fixing up
and giving away bikes to any kid who wanted one.
You could also just take them over to the Hard Times Cafe. I'll bet
someone there would make good use of them.
Mike Nelson
Fixin
In a message dated 9/12/2003 5:53:23 PM Central Daylight Time, Mike
Nelson writes:
MN: Although it could have been put another way,it is a good
question.
I wonder why one week someone would threaten to sue everyone on
the list,and then send a message stating that they like the
list
someone would threaten to sue everyone on the list,
and then send a message stating that they like the list.
Which is it? And when will the litigation begin?
Mike Nelson
Central
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Judging from what I know of you,I'm guessing you are probably giving
this guy a heck of a deal rentwise, and this is the thanks you get?
Get rid of him before he starts suing you.
Mike Nelson
Central
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overpriced, but still cheaper than traveling to
all those places.
Mike Nelson
Pining for the Smokehouse in Central
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(Mpls-specific
Hacksaws. They're cheap,and effective.
(Assuming the rods are metal.)
Mike Nelson
Central
Today I was at the Community Advisory Board on Homelessness.
One, among many, troubling pieces of information mentioned at that
meeting is that there is a possibility that Minneapolis may follow St
these events, or be
familiar with an
alternate route. In my case, I felt it was a damned safety hazard as I looked at the
green sky and the
clowns blocking my way to a hasty retreat.(I have nothing against clowns either, so
save your hate mail.)
Mike Nelson
Dodging Incoming Clouds in Central
not taking the #5 bus to the mall. I don't know if there are signs banning
guns on public
transit, but the guns on the bus aren't registered and the people carrying them
probably don't pay much
attention to signs.
Mike Nelson
Central
Who used to and now refuses to ride the #5.
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up and down the frame on my bike.
Ten bucks apiece. If I can afford it, I don't think it's a hardship for Mr.
Rubberpants on that $1500.00
Mondo Mud Jumper that he rides once a week around Lake Nokomis, or for the Hard Times
bike club. ( I
always smile when I see their tall bikes.)
Mike Nelson
We should find their parents and make them pay.
Mike Nelson - maybe
Central
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Mike Nelson
Central
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anyone have any experience in getting speed limit signs changed and if so
could they please e-mail me off - list about any advice they would have?
Bumper sticker of the week: Vehicles have changed, the laws of physics haven't.
Mike Nelson
Driving In Central Karefully
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and conveniences?
Hell, that little bit of money that would have allowed you to serve is half a months
wages for some
library employees.
S'cuse me while I go get another piece of cake.
Mike Nelson
Down In Central, Kvetching
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it's just a fact of life at a library.
Staff will be busy keeping up with it. I don't see any of that staff being freed
up to help patrons. That's what the Aides and Librarians do.
Mike Nelson
Central Neighborhood
Central Library
, and no regrets. I did it partly to ensure that every citizen of
this country could
voice their opinion freely.
Mike Nelson
Central
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Mike Nelson
Riding a bike, driving a truck, or riding the bus
in Central
- Original Message -
From: Peter T Schmitz Sent: Sunday, February 16, 2003 9:56 AM
Subject: Re: [Mpls] protests
But I felt a little guilty about
holding up the busses and wondered how many people on Franklin
, and the MPD may not even know if they were there or not.
On election day I urged everyone to vote, or the patriots have won.
Unfortunately, they did win and I think they have plans to start printing the
Constitution on two-ply perforated paper at seventy nine cents a roll.
Mike Nelson
Central
campaign workers are like rats on a sinking ship.
Thanks to all of the campaign volunteers from all
partiesfor your hard work!
Mike Nelson
Central
Please remember that most campaigns are run by volunteers
who have regular jobs. I was still picking up signs on Saturday for Scott
Dibble's
Well said, and unfortunately a very common experience.
The results of elections all over our country pretty much say it all.
People get the government they deserve.
Mike Nelson
Democrat, Increasingly Concerned in Central
I have grown increasingly disheartened by the negative characterization
Thanks for the information.
One thing I really like about this forum is the fact that if there is a question,
someone out there will
find an answer for us.
Mike Nelson
Central
Clarification re sign removal-
The 10 day provision is contained in state statute and says that if a
municipality
charged to the
candidate who's name is on it. Maybe the sentenced to serve kids could do the
cleanup.
Mike Nelson
De-Installing Cardboard in Central
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Subject: [Mpls
. The crows will clean it up.
And am I right in believing that this year is a lot worst than previous years?
MN: Depends on whether yer a squirrel, or a crow.
Cru-el, it may seem. But it is natures way.
Mike Nelson
Central
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to the proposed
design are this could take a while... and what do you want to bet more
rounds of designs cost money?
MN: Money that we could spend on a temporary rug?
Mike Nelson
Central Neighborhood
MPLS Central Library Employee
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One often wonders, or at least I do, how many warnings would the rest of us get for
such behavior before
we were permanently banned from posting to this list?
Mike Nelson
Central
It's time to quit with the character assassination. I don't usually
get hot under the collar about a debate
followed them to a
commercial building and watched them unload.
We reported all of this to the police, who did nothing.
I am a white male, the cops were all white males.
Hmm.
Mike Nelson
Central
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To: Chris L Beckwith [EMAIL
What about the word sinister? one definition of it's latin form is left hand.
I think we owe our Southpaw friends a big apology. After all, being left-handed is
only an appendage
preference, right?
Mike Nelson
Head of Dictionaries Is Kool Committee
Central
However, I find alot
different. I try
to avoid bike lanes because at best they are a place to double park and at worst
a death zone, but I hardly think they will be the ruin of civilization.
Mike Nelson
Central
I think one of the biggest isssue with
balancing modes in the downtown isthat the City has taken a who
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