Re: [UC] Hold up Sense - Criss Crossing -- the Hmong

2004-11-30 Thread Craigsolve
In a message dated 11/23/2004 11:44:22 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hunting notes from all over (fuckin foreigners don't understand the concept of private property) "Police identified the shooter as Chai Vang, 36, a hunter from St. Paul, Minn., who is

[UC] If it weren't for Penn's dismal track record in top-down planning...

2004-11-30 Thread Krfapt
If it weren't for Penn's dismal record in top-down planning for its commercial spaces, its horrible rate of failures, its revolving door for one business after another that make no market sense ... I'd assume the followingwas a spoof. Al Krigman This

Re: [UC] If it weren't for Penn's dismal track record in top-down planning...

2004-11-30 Thread Ben Rhoades
At 08:59 AM 11/30/2004, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If it weren't for Penn's dismal record in top-down planning for its commercial spaces, its horrible rate of failures, its revolving door for one business after another that make no market sense ... I'd assume the following was a spoof. Al Krigman

Re: [UC] UC Village Blues

2004-11-30 Thread L a s e r B e a m ®
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was straddling the line for a while, but I believe I have come to the firm decision that Ross is definitely crazy. Comical as hell, but crazy for sure. I think ross is using his conspiracy theories to avoid having sex with us. :-D . laserbeam® [aka ray]

Re: [UC] UC Village Blues

2004-11-30 Thread Monique . M . Harvey
Thats really funny - I think I've heard it all now... Ha Ha Ha.. M. M. Harvey L a s e r B e a m ®

[UC] taxi overcharging from airport

2004-11-30 Thread Stephen Fisher
Hi, I've been repeatedly told that it costs $20 to take a taxi between downtown and the airport. I assumed this meant from anywhere in the city which would include University City. My misunderstanding was confirmed on various taxi trips where I was charged the $20 fee. However, one

[UC] Ars Nova Workshop presents CHARLES GAYLE TRIO at St. Mary's Church

2004-11-30 Thread St. Mary's Church, Hamilton Village
Ars Nova Workshop presents:Thursday, December 2 | 9 PM sharpCHARLES GAYLE TRIOwithCharles Gayle, alto saxophoneHilliard Greene, bassLou Grassi, drumsOriginally from Buffalo, NY, saxophonist Charles Gayle drifted in and out of the great free jazz movement of the '60s, performing with

Re: [UC] taxi overcharging from airport

2004-11-30 Thread Carl H. Ostermann
I would have to say that a majority of the times I have used a cab to return from the airport they have tried the same trick...funny since there is a map pasted in the pasted in the passenger area that explains all that. Usually the cab driver tries to justify the $20.00 by saying that in

RE: [UC] taxi overcharging from airport

2004-11-30 Thread Kyle Cassidy
Title: RE: [UC] taxi overcharging from airport Often when a taxi picks me up, they ask if I want the flat fee or mileage. For me, it comes out pretty much the same either way from where I am. I usually take the flat fee now. -Original Message- From: Stephen Fisher [mailto:[EMAIL

Re: [UC] taxi overcharging from airport

2004-11-30 Thread Matthew Snyder
Stephen Fisher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It turns out it's only $15 to go from my house in University City (46th @ Regents) to the airport. I've taken metered rides from the airport to my house on the war-torn 4600 block of Hazel many times over the past five years (I always have to ask for

Re: [UC] If it weren't for Penn's dismal track record in top-down planning...

2004-11-30 Thread Shaera
Yep, there really is a cereal place opening on Walnut Street! They're part ofa chain and the one here is being worked on, there's already a sign up over the doors. So, expect them to open sometime soon. Personally? I think it's weird . Wendy

Re: [UC] taxi overcharging from airport

2004-11-30 Thread Andrew Diller
I got a $50 surcharge when I asked to be let off in the 4600 block of Hazel once. The cabbie said something about 'in the line of fire.' On Nov 30, 2004, at 10:40 AM, Stephen Fisher wrote: City. So I payed him, took his license info and called today to find out the truth. I was correct. The

[UC] Airport Savings: The notes I send to my visitors, coming by Airplane

2004-11-30 Thread Elizabeth F. Campion
One consideration regarding trips from the Airport to UC: Metering will probably never cost less than $15.00 but could easily exceed $20.00. Highway closure (accidents and heavy rain) Heavy traffic (2 major sporting events at or near FUC) Lost driver (shouldn't happen,

Re: [UC] taxi overcharging from airport

2004-11-30 Thread Elizabeth F. Campion
Dear Kyle, It is hard to believe your last line. I am sure that Republicans have been trained to stiff waiters, cabbies and other members of the blue hoi-poloi, and then, when they are sure the worker is aware of the slight, smile and say, Vote Democratic. I hear it works better than 10% and a

Re: [UC] taxi overcharging from airport

2004-11-30 Thread Clinton, J. Scott
Last I checked, the state legislature was controlled by the GOP. Maybe I missed something. Doesn't matter, I don't want to restart the GOP vs. Dems debate that seems to flare up from time to time on this list. The behavior of both state and city governments makes me ill. -Original

[UC] Crazy Idea for Restaurant That Only Sells Only Cereal

2004-11-30 Thread Jonathan Cass
From what I understand, those crazy college kids eat cereal 24-7. That being said, I really have a hard time believing that this place has very good long-term prospects. Maybe they will make millions and prove me wrong. I bet not. Jonathan A. Cass -Original Message- From: [EMAIL

RE: SPAM SPAM -- [UC] Crazy Idea for Restaurant That Only Sells O nly Cereal

2004-11-30 Thread Clinton, J. Scott
Though sounding gender-biased these days, my grandmother used to tell me that A fool and his money are soon parted. Her saying is as reasonable a buisness plan as many that have been floated in the past few years. -Original Message- From: Jonathan Cass [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent:

[UC] free refrigerator

2004-11-30 Thread Richard Cardona
Title: free refrigerator I'm trying to get rid of a 19.6 cu. Ft. Kenmore refrigerator. It's a top freezer model and kind of beige in color. It's probably 15 or so years old, but it's in good working condition. I'm happy to give it away to anyone willing to come and take it. Any suggestions?

Re: [UC] taxi overcharging from airport

2004-11-30 Thread Wilma de Soto
Dear Liz, Although I understand your humor and jest, ultimately it is not funny. Which is exactly why I take the recent Presidential Election as a personal affront. How dare those Red States who have not been the direct victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks, override those of us who lost

Re: [UC] taxi overcharging from airport

2004-11-30 Thread Elliot M. Stern
While I can't be precise about the relative timings, I can tell you that there's a much shorter route from 46th and Hazel or 46th and Regents to the Airport: drive out to 49th Street, proceed down 49th Street into Lindbergh Boulevard, out on Lindbergh Boulevard, left at Island Avenue, right at