Re: [Mpls] Transit Strike -- What are your answers?

is to get rid of unions, the Met and governor should try to do it legislatively in the sunshine and not by the back door method of refusing to negotiate legitimately. Best wishes, Laura Waterman Wittstock Southeast Minneapolis Laura Waterman Wittstock MIGIZI Communications, Inc. 3123 East Lake

Re: [Mpls] Strom says hardly anyone was taking the bus

for the family. I won't even go into the thousands of jobs he is speaking about. Try spending an eight hour shift in a factory that fries potato chips all day or extracts hazardous materials from computers. Strom is living far, far from reality. Laura Southeast Minneapolis Laura Waterman Wittstock

Re: [Mpls] Skyway News Cover Story on Crown Hydro

areas and made anything. They usurped and built on existing areas made tenable by Native people. When we forget that, we forget what not to do in the future. Thanks, Laura Southeast Minneapolis Laura Waterman Wittstock MIGIZI Communications, Inc. 3123 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55406

Re: [Mpls] W. Harry Davis supports Colin Powell Youth Leadership Center

in Minneapolis? Why not Harlem, NY? There is some weird stuff going on if we have to have an outside eminence gris model to teach kids and minorities how to enhance etc and become good citizens - in Minneapolis. Best, Laura Laura Waterman Wittstock MIGIZI Communications, Inc. 3123 East Lake Street

Re: [Mpls] Urban Ventures Colin Powell Center Sponsor Portrays Central as the Hood

? Then don't let the Colin Powell Trojan Horse into the neighborhood. Best, Laura Wittstock Laura Waterman Wittstock MIGIZI Communications, Inc. 3123 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55406 612.721.6631 ext 219 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.migizi.org REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated

Re: [Mpls] Tossing bottles/broken glass

be tough to enforce where the rate of tossing is so high (at least in my neighborhood). A citywide campaign would be nice. Sigh. Best, Laura Wittstock Laura Waterman Wittstock MIGIZI Communications, Inc. 3123 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55406 612.721.6631 ext 219 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http

Re: [Mpls] Tossing bottles/broken glass

the Minneapolis value of clean streets is broadly accepted. I'm all for trying, in any case. Best, Laura Wittstock Southeast Minneapolis Laura Waterman Wittstock MIGIZI Communications, Inc. 3123 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55406 612.721.6631 ext 219 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.migizi.org

Re: [Mpls] Walmart Minneapolis

of the rural South. This is no small deal for Minneapolis. Best, Laura Southeast and I have never darkened a Wal-Mart door. Want hardware? Visit friendly Oak's Hardware! Laura Waterman Wittstock MIGIZI Communications, Inc. 3123 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55406 612.721.6631 ext 219 [EMAIL

Re: [Mpls] Bus Strike Ain't Over 'Til It's Over

if he does this strike right. So maybe it wasnecessary. Best, Laura Southeast Minneapolis Laura Waterman Wittstock MIGIZI Communications, Inc. 3123 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55406 612.721.6631 ext 219 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.migizi.org REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated

Re: [Mpls] Tossing bottles/broken glass

yard dogs move in with their nest building. Thanks Wiz, for the inspired insight. Best, Laura Laura Waterman Wittstock MIGIZI Communications, Inc. 3123 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55406 612.721.6631 ext 219 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.migizi.org REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated

Re: [Mpls] Spring has sprung and so have the thugs

care, goes on to excellent kindergarten preparedness, and full funding for public schools, and on to great post secondary education. That will fix those criminals. They won't know what hit them. Best, Laura Southeast Minneapolis Laura Waterman Wittstock MIGIZI Communications, Inc. 3123 East

Re: [Mpls] PEACE FOUNDATION

so early. I think it might be time for the shameless self promotion award to go out to some of these people who are scaring away new participants in public service in Minneapolis. Just a thought. Best, Laura Southeast Minneapolis Laura Waterman Wittstock MIGIZI Communications, Inc. 3123 East

Re: [Mpls] Announcment: A Forum on Civility in Politics in Minneapolis

, or having Randy Moss host a forum on humility and personal responsibility. Thanks Chris. I too noticed the lack of balance and sent them a note suggesting some names. Best, Laura Southeast Laura Waterman Wittstock MIGIZI Communications, Inc. 3123 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55406

Re: [Mpls] Smoking Ban Disclosure Request

attributed to inhaling a lot of environmental smoke. Best, Laura Southeast Laura Waterman Wittstock MIGIZI Communications, Inc. 3123 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55406 612.721.6631 ext 219 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.migizi.org http://laurawatermanwittstock.blogspot.com/ REMINDERS: 1. Think

Re: [Mpls] Smoking ban in Minneapolis

neither force people to live with their choices nor prohibit them from seeking damages for the harm they incur through smoking or environmental smoke. Why not just limit smoking to home and lessen the liability all around? Best wishes, Laura Laura Waterman Wittstock MIGIZI Communications, Inc. 3123

Re: [Mpls] Smoking ban in Minneapolis.

are defined or used in subtitle E of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 [26 USCS Sections 5001 et seq.]. --The Controlled Substances Act (CSA), Title II of the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970 Best, Laura Southeast Minneapolis Laura Waterman Wittstock MIGIZI

Re: [Mpls] Smoking ban in Minneapolis

people a year are killed by motor vehicles. By serious do you mean total numbers killed or more serious threat to health? During 1995--1999, smoking caused an annual average of 264,087 deaths among men and 178,311 deaths among women in the United States (CDC report). Laura Waterman Wittstock

Re: [Mpls] Hostile business environment in Minneapolis

. Last time I looked, Minneapolis was sending in 16% of all the state taxes collected. That's a hunk in anybody's book. But now the burbs and rurals are treating us like undeserving scum. Don't you think we should get better returns on our own money? Laura Waterman Wittstock MIGIZI

Re: [Mpls] Smoking ban in Minneapolis

curbing public smoking does reduce diseases and deaths from smoking -- and encourages more people to quit or not start as well. Can't wait for Minneapolis to take this up. Best, Laura Southeast Minneapolis Laura Waterman Wittstock MIGIZI Communications, Inc. 3123 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN

Re: [Mpls] Smoking ban in Minneapolis

. --- I added this snip because it is a strong personal concern. Children don't go into bars but they sure do go into restaurants. Their small lungs are far more susceptible as this quote shows. Best, Laura Southeast Minneapolis Laura Waterman Wittstock MIGIZI

Re: [Mpls] Smoking ban in Minneapolis

recourse at a later time in their lives. Best, Laura Southeast Minneapolis Laura Waterman Wittstock MIGIZI Communications, Inc. 3123 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55406 612.721.6631 ext 219 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.migizi.org REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email

Re: [Mpls] Mpls School Board Convention

elected members last time), points to a period of settling out and more change rather than less. Best, Laura Southeast Minneapolis Laura Waterman Wittstock MIGIZI Communications, Inc. 3123 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55406 612.721.6631 ext 219 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.migizi.org http

Re: [Mpls] Re: DFL snubs two on school board

of candidates and most did not get endorsed. Not being endorsed in no way takes away from Sharon's character or her great gifts. I for one look forward to seeing her name at the head of great projects and initiatives for many years to come. Best, Laura Wittstock Southeast Laura Waterman Wittstock MIGIZI

Re: [Mpls] Who's winning the Tobacco War?

Air Act Minnesota. We just have to get on with it and do it. Laura Waterman Wittstock MIGIZI Communications, Inc. 3123 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55406 612.721.6631 ext 219 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.migizi.org http://laurawatermanwittstock.blogspot.com/ REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has

Re: [Mpls] Who's winning the Tobacco War?

, underscoring the fact that opportunistic viruses adapt to normal human functions for their propagation. Laura Laura Waterman Wittstock MIGIZI Communications, Inc. 3123 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55406 612.721.6631 ext 219 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.migizi.org http

Re: [Mpls] Tobacco Scam

Laura Waterman Wittstock MIGIZI Communications, Inc. 3123 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55406 612.721.6631 ext 219 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.migizi.org http://laurawatermanwittstock.blogspot.com/ REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Mpls] Tobacco injuries

question is, why do you want to do that? What is it about smoking that you have to have others inhale when they are in proximity to your activity? Got an answer for this? Best wishes, Laura Southeast Laura Waterman Wittstock MIGIZI Communications, Inc. 3123 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55406

Re: [Mpls] Warehouse Dist. Nightclubs Out of Control?

by what the night life has to offer. Laura Wittstock Southeast Laura Waterman Wittstock MIGIZI Communications, Inc. 3123 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55406 612.721.6631 ext 219 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.migizi.org http://laurawatermanwittstock.blogspot.com/ REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has

Re: [Mpls] reply to gemgram and griffith

to the twisted course statistics often take as they mutate into bar-chart monsters with slim if any relation to the original numbers... Laura Waterman Wittstock MIGIZI Communications, Inc. 3123 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55406 612.721.6631 ext 219 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.migizi.org http

Re: [Mpls] Smoking Ban

. Best, Laura Wittstock Southeast Laura Waterman Wittstock MIGIZI Communications, Inc. 3123 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55406 612.721.6631 ext 219 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.migizi.org http://laurawatermanwittstock.blogspot.com/ REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list

Re: [Mpls] some more smoking....and a 3 dollar turn-a-round fee!!!

for the doctors. It is going to be pressure on the economic marketplaces. The cost is going to have to be so high that no business will want to take the risk. Pretty stupid, huh? Best wishes, Laura Wittstock Southeast Laura Waterman Wittstock MIGIZI Communications, Inc. 3123 East Lake Street

Re: [Mpls] Thoughts on neighorhood smoking issues

smoking gatherings you see already outside office buildings. The groups outside bars and restaurants will probably hang around longer because they probably don't have a boss pushing them to get inside. On or off list: Does anyone have any thoughts about how we can address this issue? Laura Waterman

Re: FW: [Mpls] Smoking

Southeast Laura Waterman Wittstock MIGIZI Communications, Inc. 3123 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55406 612.721.6631 ext 219 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.migizi.org http://laurawatermanwittstock.blogspot.com/ REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Mpls] Cool transit idea

drivers getting hammered with tickets until they got the message. (And for other things like getting caught blocking an intersection). California drivers give way to pedestrians. It is pretty cool to see. We can do this here. But it will take time, as it did in California. Laura Waterman

Re: [Mpls] 9,430 people leave Minneapolis

Southeast Minneapolis Laura Waterman Wittstock MIGIZI Communications, Inc. 3123 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55406 612.721.6631 ext 219 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.migizi.org http://laurawatermanwittstock.blogspot.com/ REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager

Re: [Mpls] Smoking: What IS the regional solution?

. And a ban on meth would amount to government taking. The regional solution is to do nothing. Let free markets and freedom of choice prevail. Sounds like San Francisco in 1849, or maybe Milton Friedman's beloved Hong Kong before the avian flu hit. You can bet your booties they banned. Laura Waterman

Re: [Mpls] Smoking: What IS the regional solution?

choice. The silent killer is the gathering of wealth into fewer and fewer hands, not the big brother nation. Laura Waterman Wittstock MIGIZI Communications, Inc. 3123 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55406 612.721.6631 ext 219 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.migizi.org http

Re: [Mpls] Racism Minneapolis Public Schools

Wittstock Southeast Laura Waterman Wittstock MIGIZI Communications, Inc. 3123 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55406 612.721.6631 ext 219 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.migizi.org http://laurawatermanwittstock.blogspot.com/ REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL

Re: [MPLS]: Minneapolis Public Education

to educate our young (all of them) to assume the summit. That includes learning sharing, kindness, generosity, tolerance, and helpfulness. Get the picture? Best wishes, Laura Wittstock Southeast Laura Waterman Wittstock MIGIZI Communications, Inc. 3123 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55406

Re: [Mpls] Application Fees

the kindergarten classes this fall. Who are the potential landlords? Don't know? Then teach peace and tolerance to everyone. It works. Best, Laura Wittstock Southeast With grandkids in Marcy School where peace abounds Laura Waterman Wittstock MIGIZI Communications, Inc. 3123 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN

RE: [Mpls]: Tragic misplanning by Metro Transit

Waterman Wittstock MIGIZI Communications, Inc. 3123 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55406 612.721.6631 ext 219 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.migizi.org http://laurawatermanwittstock.blogspot.com/ REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before

Re: [Mpls] Study Finds Minneapolis Reads More

. If you want your libraries back, elect Democrats. Pass it on. Best wishes, Laura Wittstock Southeast Minneapolis Laura Waterman Wittstock MIGIZI Communications, Inc. 3123 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55406 612.721.6631 ext 219 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.migizi.org http

Re: [Mpls] Study Finds Minneapolis Reads More

. Shooting at each other isn't going to bring the money back. We have to work together and convince the source of the funds (the state) that the citizens of Minneapolis want their library funding restored. Best, Laura Laura Waterman Wittstock MIGIZI Communications, Inc. 3123 East Lake Street

Re: [Mpls] MPLS Libraries need to look to Suburbs, Small Towns for Financial Guidance

promise to the citizens of Minnesota. Lose that and it will be extremely hard to get back. I say the governor does not get off that easily. He has to answer for his disregard of libraries. Best wishes, Laura Wittstock Laura Waterman Wittstock MIGIZI Communications, Inc. 3123 East Lake Street

Re: [Mpls] Library Must Cut Expenses, Blaming Pawlenty Only Goes So Far

not happening. Personal attacks weaken your position. Best wishes, Laura Wittstock Laura Waterman Wittstock MIGIZI Communications, Inc. 3123 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55406 612.721.6631 ext 219 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.migizi.org http://laurawatermanwittstock.blogspot.com/ REMINDERS: 1

Re: [Mpls] Neighbors fight back against LRT parkers

, and wish these people success in their college pursuits. Best, Laura Wittstock Southeast Minneapolis Laura Waterman Wittstock MIGIZI Communications, Inc. 3123 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55406 612.721.6631 ext 219 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.migizi.org http

Re: [Mpls] NYT Charter School report

their credentials and run for office in an open process. Best wishes, Laura Wittstock Southeast Minneapolis Laura Waterman Wittstock MIGIZI Communications, Inc. 3123 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55406 612.721.6631 ext 219 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.migizi.org http://laurawatermanwittstock.blogspot.com

Re: [Mpls] NCLB is anti-civil rights wine in civil rights wineskins

On Wednesday, September 8, 2004, at 08:34 PM, Michael Atherton wrote: I should make clear what I mean by hardly anyone knew, I meant the general public and parents. Are you claiming that previously, any randomly selected set of parents, anywhere in the country, would have been able to compare the

Re: [Mpls] NCLB is anti-civil rights wine in civil rights wineskins

that counts. Best, Laura Southeast Laura Waterman Wittstock MIGIZI Communications, Inc. 3123 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55406 612.721.6631 ext 219 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.migizi.org http://laurawatermanwittstock.blogspot.com/ REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email

Re: [Mpls] Geese

people away from the geese? Best, Laura Wittstock Southeast Minneapolis Laura Waterman Wittstock MIGIZI Communications, Inc. 3123 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55406 612.721.6631 ext 219 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.migizi.org http://laurawatermanwittstock.blogspot.com/ REMINDERS: 1. Think

Re: [Mpls] Controversial school thoughts and questions

values in schools? You bet we do. 7. At today's cost, if constant, MPS will spend nearly $200,000 per child K-12. What should society expect in return for that expenditure? If constant. If constant. If constant. Best wishes, Laura Wittstock Southeast Minneapolis Laura Waterman Wittstock MIGIZI

Re: [Mpls] Walker Library task force meeting this evening

this process is all about. Best wishes, Laura trustee of the library board Laura Waterman Wittstock MIGIZI Communications, Inc. 3123 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55406 612.721.6631 ext 219 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.migizi.org http://laurawatermanwittstock.blogspot.com/ REMINDERS: 1. Think a member

Re: [Mpls] Kahn's Crime

in it. This is not a forum for base attacks, and if you can't speak your mind without personal attacks I recommend you evaluate your own life choices. Laura Waterman Wittstock MIGIZI Communications, Inc. 3123 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55406 612.721.6631 ext 219 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.migizi.org

Re: [Mpls] Lawn Sign Theft

wishes, Laura Wittstock Southeast Minneapolis Laura Waterman Wittstock MIGIZI Communications, Inc. 3123 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55406 612.721.6631 ext 219 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.migizi.org http://laurawatermanwittstock.blogspot.com/ REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated

Re: [Mpls] Re: Lawn Sign Theft

dichotomies very well. So, knowing it is not going to go away, I would just put in a plea to be more civil. Thanks, Laura Wittstock Southeast Minneapolis and supporter of Phyllis Kahn Laura Waterman Wittstock MIGIZI Communications, Inc. 3123 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55406 612.721.6631

Re: [Mpls] Strib endorses Henry-Blythe, Lee, Miller

wrong in giving Peggy Flanagan the second highest number of votes cast. Laura Wittstock Southeast Minneapolis On Sunday, October 17, 2004, at 10:17 PM, List Manager wrote: Can't access the story yet. Dayhoff, Schapiro and Flanagan left out in the cold. David Brauer List manager Laura Waterman

Re: [Mpls] Strib endorses Henry-Blythe, Lee, Miller

. Best wishes, Laura Wittstock Southeast Minneapolis and a Flanagan supporter Laura Waterman Wittstock MIGIZI Communications, Inc. 3123 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55406 612.721.6631 ext 219 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.migizi.org http://laurawatermanwittstock.blogspot.com/ REMINDERS: 1. Think

Re: [Mpls] Strib endorses Henry-Blythe, Lee, Miller

endorse when the candidate's positions and the group's agree on key points. Best wishes, Laura Wittstock Southeast Laura Waterman Wittstock MIGIZI Communications, Inc. 3123 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55406 612.721.6631 ext 219 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.migizi.org http

Re: [Mpls] Samuels endorsement

of both the Republican and Green parties. Best wishes, Laura Laura Waterman Wittstock MIGIZI Communications, Inc. 3123 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55406 612.721.6631 ext 219 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.migizi.org http://laurawatermanwittstock.blogspot.com/ REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has

[Mpls] RE: Samuels Endorsement

CORRECTION I mistakenly referred to Olin as the unknown. Thanks to sharper eyes than mine, the error was seen. Apologies to all. Thanks, Laura Laura Waterman Wittstock MIGIZI Communications, Inc. 3123 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55406 612.721.6631 ext 219 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http

Re: [Mpls] Mayoral Election (was choosing the next Mayor)

to the Minneapolis voters to know the difference. Best, Laura Wittstock Southeast Minneapolis Laura Waterman Wittstock MIGIZI Communications, Inc. 3123 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55406 612.721.6631 ext 219 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.migizi.org http://laurawatermanwittstock.blogspot.com

Re: [Mpls] Relentless in searching for good mpls food.

returning guests from out of town request that we go there again and these are people from Seattle, Washington, D.C., and New York City! So I don't know what caused Gina's experience. But years of patronage and excellent service is my El Norteno experience. Best, Laura Laura Waterman Wittstock MIGIZI

Re: [Mpls] RE: Should the Mpls Schools be operating a radio station at all

is that Minneapolis Schools under uses this great resource. It is one of the best teachers the district has. Best, Laura Southeast Minneapolis Laura Waterman Wittstock MIGIZI Communications, Inc. 3123 East Lake Street Minneapolis, MN 55406 612.721.6631 ext 219 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.migizi.org http