RE: [UC] Re: plastic bag recycling redux thinking greener
Aldi has reusable plastic bags -- they charge 15 cents for them if you want to buy a new one, but encourage you to bring yours back. Yay Aldi! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Linda Lee Lots of supermarkets are recycling plastic bags these days,
Re: [UC] Move your cars! Fight the conspiracy!
Mikey, I thought that poetry was yours! Usually, honest people give credit to original authors before someone points out that their stealing someone's work. I'm glad you waited a couple of days after being exposed. Like a good UCD boy, no one noticed how cleverly you avoided shame since you pretended it was an oversight. Otherwise, people would have said. First, Mikey steals someone's poetry and pretends it's his. It turns out that he attempts to pester each of Glenn's thoughts by running to his computer and stealing rather than putting any thought behind his constant pestering. Had you not waited a few days, the people would end up saying; that Mikey is one pathetic dishonest thief. Instead, they think Mikey cleverly made an ass out of Glenn by posting the stolen work after each of Glenn's crazy posts. Glenn and others were just mean and crazy when they pointed out that Mikey is a pathetic thief when all along he just forgot to let everyone know the truth. I'm sorry you are really busy at 1:04 AM, but you're such a sweetie to take the time to tell the truth. It's no big deal, right? You really got me good, Mikey! You're such a smart BID boy! Unfortunately, you'll now have to make an asshole out of yourself by actually having an original thought. If West can do it, you can too. Some crazy people are going to suspect your honesty and integrity in the future. A crazy but honest person who doesn't steal poetry to be an ass, Glenn PS: Why do people need to google? You have the link right beside you because you've been using it daily. Oh maybe that ploy will help you pretend that what you've been doing is no big deal. It was section six, correct? - Original Message - From: Mike VanHelder [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Glenn [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Elliot M. Stern [EMAIL PROTECTED]; KAREN ALLEN [EMAIL PROTECTED]; UnivCity@list.purple.com Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2007 1:04 AM Subject: Re: [UC] Move your cars! Fight the conspiracy! I'm really busy and not at home right now, so if y'all just want to google The Fungi From Yuggoth, you'll find the poem which I've been excerpting. I think that I left off at the beginning of section six. - Mike V. On 7/14/07, Glenn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wow Elliot, You seem to have decided our system of government and citizen involvement is a waste. I hope you're joking around or are in a temporary bad mood. I hope my comments can be helpful. I am glad one of the local streets actually needed this use of resources. You're mocking the attempt to look for reasonable solutions to simple problems. You are also mocking the importance of our right and duty to hold government accountable by questioning. Is a reasonable approach to issues such a terrible burden as your hypothetical account suggests? If I understand the point you are attempting to make, we should all give up too. It would be simple to design a reasonable notification, for example, if we had democratic processes so that government takes reasonable steps to minimize harm to the people. What about posting the street work 10 days in advance when not an emergency? Is all the towing really a more efficient approach for whatever entity is doing this to justify the harm to our neighbors that the recent approach causes? Wouldn't the people rather see the workers earning honest pay posting signs so the residents could have a chance to warn strangers and very few people would be towed and have horrible experiences? By the way everyone, didn't the city, back when it was in control here, post street work in advance? Or am I just remembering the pre-occupation days as the good old days when times were good? Folks will think I'm making it up because of my views about local problems, but the first time I saw this large scale towing without notification was before a Judy Rodin speech in Clark Park. I was sitting on my porch and got my little car away in time. After the towing, the SUV's showed up and I later learned it was Judy giving some speech at the Dicken's statue. It was a long time ago. Also, most streets don't need this work. Is why, such a burdensome question? I'm a bit frightened to ask, but what is your alternative to this inefficient democracy you dislike so much? As I told Matt, there is no need to respond if you don't want. I offer my comments with the best intentions. Glenn - Original Message - From: Elliot M. Stern To: Glenn Cc: KAREN ALLEN ; UnivCity@list.purple.com Sent: Saturday, July 14, 2007 3:25 PM Subject: Re: [UC] Move your cars! Fight the conspiracy! The city periodically repaves its streets. The 4700 block of Cedar Ave., which was repaved this time, desperately needed the work. The last time it was done, the material began to crumble at the 48th Street end within weeks after the completion of the work. Some of you listees, I suppose, would prefer to bring the matter to a vote. It's a
[UC] The way he should have handled it, were he not playing CYA so desperately
McCain accepts blame for missteps By Associated Press Saturday, July 14, 2007 CONCORD, N.H. - Republican John McCain said yesterday he was to blame for the weakened state of his presidential campaign that has undergone two major staff shake-ups in a week and is nearly broke. “We’ve made mistakes,” the Arizona senator said during an interview with New Hampshire Public Radio. “The responsibility is mine. I’m the candidate.” [snip] Al Krigman Left and right of John McCain ** Get a sneak peak of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour
[UC] Parking Permits on 46th (south of Kingsessing? more?)
I'm sorta wondering why no one is complaining or cheering about parking permits being required for parts of 46th street. We got a notice through the door yesterday and it appears so did everyone else between Kingsessing and Woodland on 46th. Is this the only block going to permit parking? Frankly the whole thing seemed a bit sketchy to me.. I haven't heard of any efforts to move our block to permit parking, nor are any effective-by dates listed on the notice, and I can't see any need for it. I've *always* found a parking space on our block or at worst on either side of 46th on Kingsessing. -s You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Parking Permits on 46th (south of Kingsessing? more?)
It's a block by block thing. On 7/15/07, Shawn Medero [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm sorta wondering why no one is complaining or cheering about parking permits being required for parts of 46th street. We got a notice through the door yesterday and it appears so did everyone else between Kingsessing and Woodland on 46th. Is this the only block going to permit parking? Frankly the whole thing seemed a bit sketchy to me.. I haven't heard of any efforts to move our block to permit parking, nor are any effective-by dates listed on the notice, and I can't see any need for it. I've *always* found a parking space on our block or at worst on either side of 46th on Kingsessing. -s You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] A UCD world record
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And what about your claim that it took place over two days, Ray? That seems like totally new information to me, also. Will you please share your source with us? the original story in the may 16 daily news reported that ucd workers were used in this incident from friday may 11 to saturday may 12, the day of the rally. the may 23 uc review story reported the same thing. so did the may 24 dp article. .. UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN [aka laserbeam®] [aka ray] SERIAL LIAR. CALL FOR RATES. It is very clear on this listserve who these people are. Ray has admitted being connected to this forger. -- Tony West You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] A UCD world record
Kyle Cassidy wrote: So loading a truck with bbq grills is illegal or unethical? The only thing the Daily News called into question was: On Saturday, the workers ... were instructed to set up for the event, which included T-shirts and posters supporting Knox's mayoral run. So Lewis is supposed to look in the back of a truck and say Sweet Barking Cheese! There are BBQ grills in here! Fenton's gone off the rails! I'd better stop this madness! sweet barking cheese, kyle! after reading all the news reports, how much imagination do you need to realize that fenton didn't need to report to wendell what he'd been doing on friday may 11 with ucd workers, student workers, ucd trucks, and garages outside of university city; that ucd workers didn't need to report to wendell what they'd been doing saturday may 12 setting up a knox rally in a park outside of ucd's boundaries; that nobody involved needed to report to wendell on sunday, monday or tuesday what they'd been doing -- so that when the story broke in the daily news on wednesday wendell was completely surprised and the may 23 uc review reported that he 'didn't know anything about it'? how much imagination do you need, after all that, to realize that something besides your sweet barking cheese was rotten over at 3940 chestnut? btw, do we know the fate of the other ucd workers involved? fenton's position is now posted on ucd's website, though it's not clear who this manager would report to. http://www.ucityphila.org/about/position Director of Operations, University City District The University City District, a non-profit, special services district in West Philadelphia seeks a motivated and experienced manager. The Director of Operations is responsible for coordinating and directing the District’s cleaning and public safety operations employing 80 to 90 people covering a 2.2 square mile area of the City. The position requires a person with the skills to develop collaborative relationships with City agencies, local institutions and civic groups in an effort to improve public safety and public space maintenance. Community outreach and contract management responsibilities are equally important. The ideal candidate will have a degree in business administration, public administration, facility management or operations and a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience. A combination of training and experience may be substituted for a college degree. Salary range: $55,000 to $65,000 per annum plus generous benefits. Resume and cover letter to Maggie Langdon, UCD 3940 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 or Maggie at ucityphila.org by July 27, 2007. No phone calls .. UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN [aka laserbeam®] [aka ray] SERIAL LIAR. CALL FOR RATES. It is very clear on this listserve who these people are. Ray has admitted being connected to this forger. -- Tony West You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Tell Lewis my resume is ready
Dear UCD Culture, It has come to my attention that Penn and Barry are ready to replace UCD's one decent management level employee, Mr. Fenton. Please tell Lewis he will have my resume Monday morning. I will; however, require a much higher salary than posted. Since ethical individuals have become so rare among the upscale district population, my integrity alone is worth the posted salary. Tell Penn and Barry, I will accept 3 times Lewis's salary because like FOCP; I'm doin' it for the kids. Just think, when I go over to fix Melani and tony's toilets so the district shit can keep flowing; Lewis can point to me and say, with Glenn Moyer at UCD, the people can completely give up their rights to Penn Melani might even win a UCD prize in UCD Park. You see, my first action as your new commander will be to help Dan have a corporate sponsored national orgasm day in the bowl. I'll even have Cassidy and Van Helder set up a fully furnished torture chamber by the play area. (Calm down Siano! And pull those pants a little higher! Just be patient, the big day is coming so practise your whippin') Melani's performance; thank you, Glenn. Oh my God, thank you, thank you UCD; will, of course, be my choice for first prize. The first prize will be an upscale hot dog lunch with FOCP king, the intrepid reporter committeeman 7! Glenn Moyer of the district
[UC] District child wins Nobel Prize for Hamlet
From the famous Hamlet Soliloquy: To be, or not to be; that is the question Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune Or to be a pathetic plagiarist like Mike V. And by opposing end them. To die, to sleep. Hamlet was conceived and written by Mike Van Asshole
Re: [UC] The way he should have handled it, were he not playing CYA so desperately
In a message dated 7/15/07 9:56:42 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: McCain accepts blame for missteps By Associated Press Saturday, July 14, 2007 CONCORD, N.H. - Republican John McCain said yesterday he was to blame for the weakened state of his presidential campaign that has undergone two major staff shake-ups in a week and is nearly broke. “We’ve made mistakes,” the Arizona senator said during an interview with New Hampshire Public Radio. “The responsibility is mine. I’m the candidate.” [snip] Al Krigman Left and right of John McCain So, Al, are you saying that the Philadelphia candidate, Tom Knox, should have taken the blame for having John Fenton help out with his political rally? Melani Lamond Melani Lamond, Associate Broker Urban Bye, Realtor 3529 Lancaster Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19104 cell phone 215-356-7266 office phone 215-222-4800, ext. 113 office fax 215-222-1101 2006 recipient of the Greater Philadelphia Association of Realtors awards: - Diamond award for over $8 million in sales, and ALL SIX of the West Philadelphia awards: - Top Lister - Top Seller - Top Overall Combined Volume - Top Listing Units by Area - Top Selling Units by Area - Top Overall Combined Units by Area ** Get a sneak peak of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour
Re: [UC] The way he should have handled it, were he not playing CYA so desper...
In a message dated 7/15/2007 12:41:18 PM Eastern Standard Time, MLamond writes: So, Al, are you saying that the Philadelphia candidate, Tom Knox, should have taken the blame for having John Fenton help out with his political rally? No. And, you know, you're ven more adorable when you try to twist things around to change their obvious allusions that you are when you're stamp-your-little-feet angry. Al ** Get a sneak peak of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour
Re: [UC] Parking Permits on 46th (south of Kingsessing? more?)
In a message dated 7/15/07 10:40:22 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm sorta wondering why no one is complaining or cheering about parking permits being required for parts of 46th street. We got a notice through the door yesterday and it appears so did everyone else between Kingsessing and Woodland on 46th. Is this the only block going to permit parking? Frankly the whole thing seemed a bit sketchy to me.. I haven't heard of any efforts to move our block to permit parking, nor are any effective-by dates listed on the notice, and I can't see any need for it. I've *always* found a parking space on our block or at worst on either side of 46th on Kingsessing. -s Who put the notice through your door? Do you have a block captain? Or someone without that title, but who organizes block clean-ups, etc.? Check with them to find out who is spearheading the campaign for permit parking. Your block can't go to it without a petition showing that the residents of the block want it. I'm not sure what percentage of signers need to be in favor of permit parking, but that's how a block would get it. Often, when other blocks get permit parking, there is a change in the number of spaces available on surrounding blocks. Folks whose cars aren't licensed at their UC addresses can't get the permits, so if the blocks on which they live get permit parking, they will begin parking on your block and make parking harder for you. Generally, the people whose cars are registered elsewhere are students, here temporarily and often saving on their car insurance by using their parents' addresses. Melani Lamond Melani Lamond, Associate Broker Urban Bye, Realtor 3529 Lancaster Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19104 cell phone 215-356-7266 office phone 215-222-4800, ext. 113 office fax 215-222-1101 2006 recipient of the Greater Philadelphia Association of Realtors awards: - Diamond award for over $8 million in sales, and ALL SIX of the West Philadelphia awards: - Top Lister - Top Seller - Top Overall Combined Volume - Top Listing Units by Area - Top Selling Units by Area - Top Overall Combined Units by Area ** Get a sneak peak of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour
Re: [UC] The way he should have handled it, were he not playing CYA so desper...
In a message dated 7/15/07 12:45:36 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: In a message dated 7/15/2007 12:41:18 PM Eastern Standard Time, MLamond writes: So, Al, are you saying that the Philadelphia candidate, Tom Knox, should have taken the blame for having John Fenton help out with his political rally? No. And, you know, you're ven more adorable when you try to twist things around to change their obvious allusions that you are when you're stamp-your-little-feet angry. Al Blatant ad hominem attack, Al. Blatant use of a red herring. Shame on you. I think it would have been an appropriate and helpful gesture for candidate Tom Knox to take the blame for the setup for the Malcolm X Park rally - he could have used McCain's very words, “We’ve made mistakes. The responsibility is mine. I’m the candidate.” Perhaps it would have helped to take the heat off of what has turned into a huge escalation of turf trouble, where the residents of University City, who certainly don't deserve the blame, are the losers. Note, though, that McCain's taking the blame didn't mean that he felt obliged to quit the race or anything. Melani Lamond Melani Lamond, Associate Broker Urban Bye, Realtor 3529 Lancaster Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19104 cell phone 215-356-7266 office phone 215-222-4800, ext. 113 office fax 215-222-1101 ** Get a sneak peak of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour
Re: [UC] The way he should have handled it, were he not playing CYA so desper...
In a message dated 7/15/2007 1:26:01 PM Eastern Standard Time, MLamond writes: Blatant ad hominem attack Most people would think that being called even more adorable was a compliment. Ad hominem praise, so to speak. I guess I could have ignored your question (are you saying ... ?). Or, responded with something like yeah ... you're right.; the secret person referred to I won't pretend I can read your mind so I won't try to guess what you would have responded in either of these cases. Al K ** Get a sneak peak of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour
[UC] Tuesday's Clark Park movie and Idiocracy
Dear neighbors, I'm not sure if you've been informed. The Philadelphia International Action Center and the Philadelphia Anti War Forum will host a free showing of ARNA'S CHILDREN at 8pm Tuesday, July 17th in Clark Park at 45th Regent Sts. It was made from 1992-2002 and follows a group of Palestinian children in occupied territory. Unfortunately, I'm hoping to be out of town by then. Several folks on the list expressed an interest in showing that film Idiocracy in Clark Park. If any of you make contact with some of these individuals, they may be willing to help us set this up for Clark Park. I will be willing to help make this happen easily if they are interested in allowing their equipment to be used at some future date. Feel free to contact me or give my e-mail to any of the activists so I can help to get Idiocracy shown in the park If I am, unfortunately, still here; I will pursue this and see you at the movie. When you live in the district, it is really refreshing to be around the wonderful people who end up energizing peace movements. If I don't see you, have a great time and give everyone a hug for me. Thanks, Glenn
[UC] RE: District child wins Nobel Prize for Hamlet
How much easier it is to be critical than to be correct. (Benjamin Disraeli) - Mike V. -Original Message- From: Glenn [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2007 12:36 PM To: UnivCity@list.purple.com Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: District child wins Nobel Prize for Hamlet From the famous Hamlet Soliloquy: To be, or not to be; that is the question Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune Or to be a pathetic plagiarist like Mike V. And by opposing end them. To die, to sleep. Hamlet was conceived and written by Mike Van Asshole You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] The way he should have handled it, were he not playing CYA so desperately
Is this a When did you stop beating your kid? question? Or just a continuation of a trend that asks a distracting question that insures that the guilt of the person or people who irritate the asker is a 'given', and... ... that the irritators are presumed blame-able for something? ... a reminder that the irratatees have a tight little clique and are reading from a similar script. Liz On Sun, 15 Jul 2007 12:41:18 EDT [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: So, Al, are you saying that the Philadelphia candidate, Tom Knox, should have taken the blame for having John Fenton help out with his political rally? Melani Lamond
RE: [UC] cleaning service needed
i've used executive maids with excellent results. among other things, they made my stove look like it had come fresh from the showroom, gleaming like it hadn't since the 1940's, i'm sure. kc -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Hello Kao Sent: Sun 7/15/2007 2:28 PM To: univcity@list.purple.com Subject: [UC] cleaning service needed Hi, Just wondering if anyone can recommend a cleaning service. We need somebody to clean our currently vacant home top to bottom. Thanks!! kao
Re: [UC] The way he should have handled it, were he not playing CYA so desper...
Your argument assumes that The Community Fair was a Tom Knox Rally and that Our Councilwoman was lying when she denied it. I saw the video clip and it looked like a quick introduction of a candidate, in the context of other activities. It appeared things were hammed up for a brief time, and there was nothing that could have filled two days (or even one day). There was more Tom Knox action at the Party in the Park and more Tom Knox posters near Clark Park, than was visible in the Malcolm X park video clip. So given some context, are you saying the Party in the Park was also a Tom Knox rally? Liz On Sun, 15 Jul 2007 13:26:01 EDT [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: In a message dated 7/15/07 12:45:36 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: In a message dated 7/15/2007 12:41:18 PM Eastern Standard Time, MLamond writes: So, Al, are you saying that the Philadelphia candidate, Tom Knox, should have taken the blame for having John Fenton help out with his political rally? No. And, you know, you're ven more adorable when you try to twist things around to change their obvious allusions that you are when you're stamp-your-little-feet angry. Al Blatant ad hominem attack, Al. Blatant use of a red herring. Shame on you. I think it would have been an appropriate and helpful gesture for candidate Tom Knox to take the blame for the setup for the Malcolm X Park rally - he could have used McCain's very words, �We�ve made mistakes. The responsibility is mine. I�m the candidate.� Perhaps it would have helped to take the heat off of what has turned into a huge escalation of turf trouble, where the residents of University City, who certainly don't deserve the blame, are the losers. Note, though, that McCain's taking the blame didn't mean that he felt obliged to quit the race or anything. Melani Lamond
[UC] Any Luck?
Dear Neighbors, I have finally succeeded at least twice this week in attracting Ruby-throated Hummingbirds to my back garden on 45th St. Has anyone else had success in attracting and keeping them there? Should I plant anything special? Right now I am just using several feeders and a couple of plants such as Bee Balm. I would appreciate any and all advice. Thanks. Wilma You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
RE: [UC] Tuesday's Clark Park movie and Idiocracy
Thanks for the tip -- I'm down for seeing this -- anybody want to meet up at the green line at 7:45 or so? Pack some picnic snacks? kc -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Glenn Sent: Sun 7/15/2007 1:53 PM To: UnivCity@list.purple.com Subject: [UC] Tuesday's Clark Park movie and Idiocracy Dear neighbors, I'm not sure if you've been informed. The Philadelphia International Action Center and the Philadelphia Anti War Forum will host a free showing of ARNA'S CHILDREN at 8pm Tuesday, July 17th in Clark Park at 45th Regent Sts. It was made from 1992-2002 and follows a group of Palestinian children in occupied territory. Unfortunately, I'm hoping to be out of town by then. Several folks on the list expressed an interest in showing that film Idiocracy in Clark Park. If any of you make contact with some of these individuals, they may be willing to help us set this up for Clark Park. I will be willing to help make this happen easily if they are interested in allowing their equipment to be used at some future date. Feel free to contact me or give my e-mail to any of the activists so I can help to get Idiocracy shown in the park If I am, unfortunately, still here; I will pursue this and see you at the movie. When you live in the district, it is really refreshing to be around the wonderful people who end up energizing peace movements. If I don't see you, have a great time and give everyone a hug for me. Thanks, Glenn
[UC] Pre-K piano lessons
Hello -- I'm looking into piano lessons for my 4 1/2-year-old and seek recommendations about music teachers for the very young. I've heard about offerings at the Arts League. Does anyone know about the quality of these lessons? I'd also appreciate hearing about other opportunities in the area. Please e-mail off-line at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks for your help. R. Mimi Iijima _ http://liveearth.msn.com You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
RE: [UC] Tuesday's Clark Park movie and Idiocracy
La dee dah, I would love to go, but I will be on a plane bound for Paris! (I'm so excited.) I'm interested in the Palestinian story. Have fun. sj Original message Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2007 18:40:47 -0400 From: Kyle Cassidy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [UC] Tuesday's Clark Park movie and Idiocracy To: Glenn [EMAIL PROTECTED], UnivCity@list.purple.com Thanks for the tip -- I'm down for seeing this -- anybody want to meet up at the green line at 7:45 or so? Pack some picnic snacks? kc -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Glenn Sent: Sun 7/15/2007 1:53 PM To: UnivCity@list.purple.com Subject: [UC] Tuesday's Clark Park movie and Idiocracy Dear neighbors, I'm not sure if you've been informed. The Philadelphia International Action Center and the Philadelphia Anti War Forum will host a free showing of ARNA'S CHILDREN at 8pm Tuesday, July 17th in Clark Park at 45th Regent Sts. It was made from 1992-2002 and follows a group of Palestinian children in occupied territory. Unfortunately, I'm hoping to be out of town by then. Several folks on the list expressed an interest in showing that film Idiocracy in Clark Park. If any of you make contact with some of these individuals, they may be willing to help us set this up for Clark Park. I will be willing to help make this happen easily if they are interested in allowing their equipment to be used at some future date. Feel free to contact me or give my e-mail to any of the activists so I can help to get Idiocracy shown in the park If I am, unfortunately, still here; I will pursue this and see you at the movie. When you live in the district, it is really refreshing to be around the wonderful people who end up energizing peace movements. If I don't see you, have a great time and give everyone a hug for me. Thanks, Glenn Susan Jacobson, PhD Department of Journalism Temple University [EMAIL PROTECTED] You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Tuesday's Clark Park movie and Idiocracy
Kyle, I¹ll be there! Margie Thanks for the tip -- I'm down for seeing this -- anybody want to meet up at the green line at 7:45 or so? Pack some picnic snacks? kc -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Glenn Sent: Sun 7/15/2007 1:53 PM To: UnivCity@list.purple.com Subject: [UC] Tuesday's Clark Park movie and Idiocracy Dear neighbors, I'm not sure if you've been informed. The Philadelphia International Action Center and the Philadelphia Anti War Forum will host a free showing of ARNA'S CHILDREN at 8pm Tuesday, July 17th in Clark Park at 45th Regent Sts. It was made from 1992-2002 and follows a group of Palestinian children in occupied territory. Unfortunately, I'm hoping to be out of town by then. Several folks on the list expressed an interest in showing that film Idiocracy in Clark Park. If any of you make contact with some of these individuals, they may be willing to help us set this up for Clark Park. I will be willing to help make this happen easily if they are interested in allowing their equipment to be used at some future date. Feel free to contact me or give my e-mail to any of the activists so I can help to get Idiocracy shown in the park If I am, unfortunately, still here; I will pursue this and see you at the movie. When you live in the district, it is really refreshing to be around the wonderful people who end up energizing peace movements. If I don't see you, have a great time and give everyone a hug for me. Thanks, Glenn
Re: [UC] How park planning really works
What an odd, and dishonest, way of putting it. More thoroughly and more accurately: Here we are, five years later. Thanks to the Clark Park Partnership's Renewal Plan, since 2001 we have been able to get a new tot lot and a new older kid's playground installed side by side. Next to to them, Labor Day 2007, we'll see a new basketball court replace the beat-up old one, which will include state-of-the-art groundwater runoff control for 43rd Street as an innovative part of its design. These projects represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in core infrastructure overhaul for a beloved and heavily used, but dilapidated community park, that hadn't seen any big investments since 1965. Friends of Clark Park holds frequent public meetings whenever any substantive development in the Recreation Dept.'s Renewal Plan for Clark Park is afoot; we are now amidst a wave of meetings to discuss important changes in the North Park. Rec Commissioner Victor Richard stated one thing that persuaded him to throw his weight behind funding the full cost of the basketball court (the Commonwealth grant Rec had wangled came up short) was the existence of the Renewal Plan. Big grantors like big plans. Devising the Renewal Plan was the smartest thing this community ever did, to try to get its fair share of funds from all sources. Friends of Clark Park Members were disappointed when Fairmount Park Commission, responding to Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell's vital intercession, took out one tree we didn't want to lose, along with three dead trees that were a public danger. But FoCP has planted 100 new trees since 2001, so the overall health of the park's urban forest is vastly improved. FoCP members were surprised when UCD reseeded the Bowl. But no sane person expects to be in total control of a complex partnership with half a dozen major players. Furthermore, nobody is actually *opposed to* growing grass in the park, and it wasn't done on the members' dime. So the members pitched in to help make the project work. This year, FoCP will actively facilitate four different groups staging concerts in Clark Park, in addition to our own: Best Fest, Clark Park Music Arts, UCD and Woodland Avenue Reunion. We are linked by a web of crossover membership, so there is no us vs. them. Then we go and watch all the shows and enjoy them. FoCP went for 30 years without UCD. Adding UCD to the mix has strengthened the hand of park supporters and made it possible for them to accomplish more of their own agenda. UC-list just read two FoCP members, Matt and I, testify with great clarity and mutual agreement about the climactic park events of 2002. Each of us is better informed than Ray and his now-vanished Lois Lane from the Daily Penn of that year. We don't recall co-option because neither Matt nor I were co-opted and we haven't witnessed co-option of FoCP by anybody since 2002. Anybody who wants to learn more about any of this will find FoCP members, directors and officers easy to reach and easy to talk to in person. A lot of times we like to hang out around a table at the Green Line. So unless you think meeting with someone in the Green Line is part of a sinister plot by hidden powers to rule the world, starting at 43rd Baltimore, do it! Call any of us up and we'll arrange it. When I said you were befuddled on this subject, Ray, I meant it. I don't mean you aren't smart, or don't work hard at your writings. But you haven't learned the basics of an issue that you still feel a shrill, repetitive, angry urge to pass judgement on. -- Tony West 5 years later, with focp staging meetings to demonstrate community buy-in for ucd's park plan, with focp members puzzled by big trees being cut down, surprised by re-seeding the bowl, with focp watching ucd stage concerts in the bowl, with focp unable to go for even one year without ucd. meanwhile no one at focp can remember clearly how all this co-option by ucd actually happened, and everyone inside and outside focp -- with the exception of one person -- is befuddled... focp seriously needs an overhaul. [aka ray] You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Any Luck?
Wilma, You may want to access the Audubon Society website to register your backyard as a habitat. There is a wealth of information on using the proper plantings to attract birds, bees and butterflies. sk - Original Message - From: Wilma de Sotomailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: UnivCity listservmailto:UnivCity@list.purple.com Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2007 6:30 PM Subject: [UC] Any Luck? Dear Neighbors, I have finally succeeded at least twice this week in attracting Ruby-throated Hummingbirds to my back garden on 45th St. Has anyone else had success in attracting and keeping them there? Should I plant anything special? Right now I am just using several feeders and a couple of plants such as Bee Balm. I would appreciate any and all advice. Thanks. Wilma You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.htmlhttp://www.purple.com/list.html.
