Re: [Mpls] Study: Metro Smoking Bans Haven't Hurt Sales

Unsigned wrote: To all the arrogant, know-it-all liberals who've lamented the rise of conservatism and republican politics in this country the past 10 years, I have one thing to say: Look in the mirror! You've lost touch with the working middle class (historical constituency of the

Re: [Mpls] On the smoking ban from a bar-owner

Michael Atherton wrote I see, so since my father died of a heart attack, I have have the right to ban all fried foods eaten in public places? Not to mention most meat products. Point: People have a choice to smoke or not smoke and a choice of being exposed to secondhand smoke (except for

[Mpls] Indifference and silence--the bastion of Mpls Nice

I just got done having breakfast with a co-organizer from the Decrim Task Force who is currently at Simpson Shelter. We got together with another organizer to help him get a place to live. I have had no luck getting a response from the pubic officials who know this man and the incredible work

[Mpls] The Buckthorn Menace

THE BUCKTHORN MENACE ON DISPLAY On exhibit until fall 2006 Winchell Trail near West River Parkway 24th Street Down the bank on the Winchell Trail in Seward Neighborhood, some intimidating visitors stand sentry amidst the leaf litter and barren trees overlooking the Mississippi River. A

Re: [Mpls] Study: Metro Smoking Bans Haven't Hurt Sales

We are all the same voices saying the same things over and again believing somehow our positions will be contagious to our opposition. Smoking is dangerous to others as well as ourselves. So what? Don't tell me what I can do or not do. But what you do is affecting me and others. So what? It's

RE: [Mpls] coffee and cigarettes

DAN - Good news - there are no harmful chemicals in the vapors of that steaming cup of coffee! Brewing coffee does have a distinct aroma like almost every other organic product. Unlike cigarette smoke, coffee aroma contains no carcinogens and has no toxicity. So, those whiffs of coffee that you

Re: [Mpls] Study: Metro Smoking Bans Haven't Hurt Sales

Thanks Andy and AMEN! Can we all move on now? Maybe this would be a good issue with which to agree to disagree. Besides, didn't I see a request from the list manager to pause on this subject? Heidi Quezada Standish On 12/10/05, Andy Driscoll [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We are all the same

[Mpls] In Defense of Council Member Paul Zerby: Shoddy Journalism, neglect of Issues, etcetera.

Hello Minneapolis, I hadn't noticed the Minnesota Daily's series of articles maligning Paul Zerby until I read the recent postings here on the forum. To paint Council Member Zerby in such negative terms demonstrates a complete ignorance of the man's record. Mr. Hoff has indulged in new heights

[Mpls] What can we expect from housing developers in Minneapolis?

A friend of mine, who lived in Seattle for many years where she says this was common practice, believes that developers in Minneapolis should be asked to pay into a fund used for affordable housing and other housing related necessities and amenities as a cost of doing business. Would

[Mpls] Nearly a Million ($900, 000.00) MInneapolis Park Board Settles - Who Pays?

List Members, I have one question about the settlement. This past Wednesday, December 7th, the Park Board settled the lawsuit out at Fort Snelling. The settlement was for $900,000.00, property also known as the 201 Building on the Minneapolis Park Board agenda. Or, The Fort, or (Naegle

[Mpls] Rev. Billy The Church of Stop Shopping Tomorrow 12/11/05

Forwarded by permission: We're about to see a Progressive Arts Tragedy occur. But we can yet avert it. I got a call yesterday for the New York NLG that Reverend Billy and the Church of Stop Shopping will be HERE IN TOWN on Sunday 12/11, at Sabathani (310 E 38th St, Minneapolis) from 2 PM -

Re: [Mpls] Nearly a Million ($900, 000.00) MInneapolis Park Board Settles - Who Pays?

I think the more important question is: What in the heck are they going to do with th 201 building now? I drove by it this morning. It was all boarded up. Sure would look nice with an intermediate baseball field, a parking lot and no plywood on the windows. (I am not sure what should go

Re: [Mpls] What can we expect from housing developers in Minneapolis?

Mr. Himmelman said: Would someone please educate me about what the city of Minneapolis asks of developers that are eliminating affordable rental units and/or building very expensive condos and lofts that only a small percentage of people looking for housing can afford? Me:

Re: [Mpls] Rev. Billy The Church of Stop Shopping Tomorrow 12/11/05

Erik Riese wrote: Reverend Billy and the Church of Stop Shopping will be HERE IN TOWN on Sunday 12/11, at Sabathani (310 E 38th St, Minneapolis) from 2 PM - 3:30. They will be here with Morgan Spurlock (Supersize Me) for both a fantastic show AND a fantastic direct action thereafter of

[Mpls] Paul Zerby and the Daily

Fortunately, I doubt that Paul Zerby is too upset about Mr. Hoff of the MN Daily's articles. However, I am. Guess that is how it works when someone as fine as Paul gets treated with such disrespectul diatribes. I consider Paul a political friend and ally. I don't like seeing my friends