[Mpls] Minneapolis Wi-Fi: Linden Hills and Standish-Erickson Lead the Way

2005-12-13 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
in Longfellow Park. Provided by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, www.newrules.org Contact: Becca Vargo Daggett, 612.379.3815 x209, [EMAIL PROTECTED]: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager

[Mpls] council mtg. notes - parking ramps and cable franchise

2005-12-09 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
, and the city would have to go to court to stop it or to get any conditions put on it. Zerby says it's to everyone's advantage to have these conditions worked out with full disclosure of data. Passed 9 to 2, with 1 abstention Becca Vargo Daggett Seward REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read

[Mpls] Schoolhouse Rock

2005-12-02 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
For Matty Lang. Apparently Money Rock was produced by Schoolhouse Rock in the mid-'90s, so I, being of the I'm Just a Bill era, missed it. http://www.schoolhouserock.tv/Tax.html Tax Man Max Music Lyrics: Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty Performed by: Patrick Quinn Animation: Kim and

Re: [Mpls] class size - student achievement number of cops

2005-11-28 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
to be higher now that the election is over. Becca Vargo Daggett Seward REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed

Re: [Mpls] The Downtown 33

2005-11-28 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
Hastings, for frequently reminding all of us of what my better self knows are more important issues than the ones that tend to occupy our time because they're easier to face. Becca Vargo Daggett Seward REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you

Re: [Mpls] class size - student achievement number of cops - crime

2005-11-23 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
and the like. The increased police presence had no effect on murders and other crimes that typically take place out of sight. Becca Vargo Daggett SewardREMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list

Re: [Mpls] Re: Central Corridor / LRT in Minneapolis

2005-11-22 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
! will they really lose their store?). Paying off some small businesses would be a drop in the $800 million bucket. But I guess that's a lot to ask of a project that was willing to cut corners on traffic light technology. Becca Vargo Daggett Seward REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES

[Mpls] Minneapolis v. Time Warner Cable dismissed by circuit court judge

2005-11-19 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
Pioneer Press story http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/business/technology/ 13207233.htm ILSR's press release http://www.newrules.org/info/mplsvtimewarner.html Becca Vargo Daggett Seward REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you

Re: [Mpls] Re: Rybak takes the high road.

2005-11-01 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
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Re: [Mpls] Rybak takes the high road.

2005-10-31 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
. Simons is wrong - the 30 second sound-bite replayed on MPR this morning was the Mayor accusing the Commissioner of flip-flopping. Becca Vargo Daggett Seward REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact

Re: [Mpls] In Ballot Box: Notes on Thursday's Ward 13 debate

2005-10-29 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
an independent voice to the council that I think would benefit more than just Ward 13 constituents. Hodges, I suspect, would dance with them what brung her. Becca Vargo Daggett Seward (disclaimer - I don't live in 13, but I am, obviously, a McDonald supporter) REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please

[Mpls] Minneapolis chooses two finalists for citywide Wi-Fi: Earthlink and US Internet

2005-10-27 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
with the finalists and then select a winner. Minneapolis has also joined Intel’s Digital Communities program which I announced last August (click here for the Intel announcement). Becca Vargo Daggett Seward REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you

Fwd: [Mpls] Wiretapping and Municipal Networks

2005-10-27 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
that the city should take a little more time. Perhaps the time could be used to hold a public meeting or two. Becca Vargo Daggett Seward REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL

Re: [Mpls] Star Tribune endorses wards 1-5

2005-10-24 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
-issue endorsers. (Which can get you into some strange situations. Witness the Gente de Minnesota endorsement of Randy Kelly.) Becca Vargo Daggett Seward REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact

Re: [Mpls] Wi-Fi vs. Wi-Max

2005-10-19 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
utilities, so others may beat the DWP to the mayor's goal. http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-green19oct19,1,4951964.story? coll=la-headlines-california Becca Vargo Daggett Seward REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member

Re: [Mpls] more on WI-Fi...

2005-10-19 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
is strictly one of trading something (probably free access in lieu of money) to the city for access to public assets. There was no RFP/RFI/whatever, and the city has no up front requirements for municipal services (it already has a publicly owned fiber network). Becca Vargo Daggett Seward

Re: [Mpls] RE: Another DT restaurant closes

2005-10-19 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
pedestrian friendly corridors between it and the Mall and the Target Center. And as long as we're mentioning restaurants we miss, I miss Chez Bananas. Beans and rice, fish in tropical salsas, rum drinks, and magic 8 balls. Independent, too. Becca Vargo Daggett Seward REMINDERS: 1. Be civil

Re: [Mpls] Revisionist economic history

2005-10-18 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
percent of the assets in pension funds, which are 30 percent of the assets in the U.S. market. (That figure comes from a 2004 report by the Economic Policy Institute, The State of Working America, using federal data.) Becca Vargo Daggett Seward REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW

Re: [Mpls] Wireless in SF and Philly

2005-10-18 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
=2512 Becca Vargo Daggett Seward Eric Hinsdale Kingfield www.erichinsdale.com REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e- democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't

Re: [Mpls] Living wage policy for Minneapolis

2005-10-14 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
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Re: [Mpls] Police Accountibity

2005-10-13 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
, should decide. Becca Vargo Daggett Seward REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious

Re: [Mpls] Brighton rocks - Is this a model for community wi-fi?

2005-10-13 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
. Becca Vargo Daggett Seward REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state

Re: [Mpls] Re: Mpls Digest, Vol 22, Issue 18

2005-10-10 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
. Becca Vargo Daggett a DFL'er who supports the Green platform, but is still mad about the Wellstone challenge SewardREMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before

Re: [Mpls] Minneapolis, where energy efficency ain't legal...

2005-10-10 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
/space_heating_cooling/ index.cfm/mytopic=12570 And if you're looking for one, visit Woodland Stoves and Fireplaces at 29th and Franklin, or: http://www.woodlandstoves.com/ Becca Vargo Daggett Seward On Oct 9, 2005, at 1:26 PM, Gena Berglund wrote: I thought that wood burning stoves produced a lot

[Mpls] Broadband/Public Accesss/Libraries

2005-10-05 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
/how.html for an explanation of how this might work). Okay, back to shop vac-ing the water out of our basement. Becca Vargo Daggett Seward REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager

[Mpls] Re: WIFI, No free lunch - Why should it be 'free' at all

2005-09-30 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
services, but video requires more capacity than is currently available or, imho, is likely to be available.) So I don't take that comparison as an example in which the market is working well. Becca Vargo Daggett Seward, but presently writing from Arizona using a local area wireless network

Re: [Mpls] WIFI, no free lunch

2005-09-26 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
own the infrastructure. Community wireless networks are community organizing projects. The question of public or private ownership is a policy choice, and one that should be made with public input. Becca Vargo Daggett Seward REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e

[Mpls] RE: WIFI, No free lunch - Why should it be free at all?

2005-09-26 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
. I could go on but I'm too tired. Becca Vargo Daggett Seward REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll

Subject: [Mpls] Response to- Wireless Minneapolis

2005-09-23 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
Vargo Daggett Seward REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state

[Mpls] Wireless Minneapolis

2005-09-21 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
More on the wireless proposal. I've mostly spared the List my missives, but I thought this one might be of some interest. Becca Vargo Daggett Seward Why We Need a Democratic Information Network in Minneapolis Reason #5: To Renew Citizens’ Confidence in Minneapolis’ Decision Making Process

[Mpls] Ask the Council for a Cost-Benefit Analysis on Citywide Wireless

2005-09-14 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
or to add your name to the letter, visit http://www.newrules.org/info/minneapolis.html Becca Vargo Daggett Seward REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before

RE: [Mpls] Unconditionally support Dean Zimmerman

2005-09-09 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
, maintain family ties, and to sometimes live in our own glass houses. Anyway, peace be with you, Dean and family and friends. Becca Vargo Daggett Seward REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list

Re: [Mpls] RE: Against the Law for Federal Troops to Act as, Domestic Peace Officers

2005-09-06 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
not Minneapolis specific. I won't write a single other word on the matter. Becca Vargo Daggett Seward REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing

Re: [Mpls] Minneapolis In Business Week Wi-Fi Update

2005-08-31 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
of its EDVO service - broadband connections of maybe half a Mbps for $80 per month - because reporters just rewrite the press release). MuniWireless gives a good explanation of the fine print http://muniwireless.com/community/818 Becca Vargo Daggett Seward REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read

Re: [Mpls] Greens, National Energy policy and the Mpls Mayors race

2005-08-29 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
Energy policy can and should be a local issue, as well as a state and federal issue. ILSR has been writing about this for going on 25 years. http://www.newrules.org/misc/resources.htm#electricity Becca Vargo Daggett Seward REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e

Re: [Mpls] Air America Minnesota Owner, Janet Robert Has a Cow over Interview with TC Pride Director

2005-08-24 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
is worse. As to breach of contract, there are legal remedies for that. To Eva's points - Horrors! A radio station that wants to avoid hot button issues in favor of substantial discussion of the issues that affect most people's lives. Becca Vargo Daggett Seward REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read

Re: [Mpls] Air America Minnesota Owner, Janet Roberts Has a Cow over Interview with TC Pride Director

2005-08-23 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
(I'm not sure about abortion), or the Iraq war (which Coleman also claims he was told not to talk about). I'm sure Nick Coleman is a good guy, and I'm not passing judgment on his other work. But this strikes me as sour grapes from someone who just wasn't doing his radio job well. Becca Vargo

Re: [Mpls] Supersize Me

2005-08-19 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
that we'd be better off with less of the latter. [P]ie-in-the-sky, feel-good boondoggles are a rather small percentage of the boondoggles we taxpayers finance. Becca Vargo Daggett Seward Granted, there are many things that can be done to reduce our dependence on imported petroleum-- some smart

Re: [Mpls] the poing of Broadband on the Electrical Grid

2005-08-18 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
and businesses. We're not supposed to call it a franchise agreement, which I'm told is a precise regulatory term that applies to cable, but it sure quacks like a duck. Becca Vargo Daggett Seward REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think

RE: [Mpls] Supersize Me

2005-08-18 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
this as candidate bashing. But I hope we're trying to elect people who not only understand economic concepts but also have a plan to use them to make things better in our little part of the world. Becca Vargo Daggett Seward REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e

Re: [Mpls] Broadband on the Electrical Grid (BPL)

2005-08-17 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
to see a lot more attention focused on BPL, satellite, long-range wireless, and anything else that bypasses the cable and telco networks. Becca Vargo Daggett Seward REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation

[Mpls] At the Bell Auditorium: Waging A Living

2005-08-15 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
. Additional parking can be found at the intersection of 4thSt. 17th Ave SE in the 4th Street ramp. Becca Vargo Daggett Seward REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL

Re: [Mpls] Mercury Destroying our Bodies and Fish

2005-08-12 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
themselves enough to provide for the needs of their citizens. We'd be happy to give more of my money to the city and state, where we have some influence over how it's spent, and less to the federal government, where it's distributed under the influence of folks like Jack Abramoff. Becca Vargo Daggett

Re: [Mpls] Nicollet Ave KMart

2005-08-12 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
couldn't we have both? Was it too much to buy out KMart, or something else? Becca Vargo Daggett Seward REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing

Re: [Mpls] Stewart/Mpls

2005-08-05 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
put forth rationales for such policies) think that's a good idea, and the same for the other candidate(s). Just expanding on Arthur Himmelman's thought... Becca Vargo Daggett Seward REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member

[Mpls] In Star-Trib: Wireless initiative

2005-07-27 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
annually for services provided through the new network? A privately-owned Minneapolis network is not a done deal. If you're interested in this, consider coming to Breakfast with Gary Schiff on Friday, July 29. This month, welcome Becca Vargo Daggett from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance

Re: [Mpls] RE: Lake of the Isles

2005-07-26 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
Vargo Daggett Seward REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state

RE: [Mpls] Murderapolis: Time to Move Beyond Triage

2005-06-29 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
the number of people working in police forces, which is pretty amazing.” Becca Vargo Daggett Seward REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing

RE: [Mpls] Price of Gas was RE: Taxpayers League

2005-06-23 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
://www.amiba.net/ They don't have any gas stations listed on the web among their members, but I suspect they would know where to look. Becca Vargo Daggett Seward REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list

Re: [Mpls] Predatory Lending - Taking a stand to end the practiceinMpls

2005-06-16 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
that, I am tapped out on an issue I don't know that much about other than as federal preemption of state laws, and anyone else is welcome to have the last word. Becca Vargo Daggett SewardREMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member

[Mpls] Apology - Predatory Lending thread

2005-06-16 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
I owe an apology to Michael and the list. I replied on the list to a message he sent off-list. So, I apologize. Becca Vargo Daggett Seward REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager

Re: [Mpls] Predatory Lending - Taking a stand to end the practice inMpls

2005-06-15 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
this at the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (proud members of the cult of localism), see http://www.newrules.org/drdave/17-banking.html, and Rogue Agencies Gut State Banking Laws at http://www.newrules.org/journal/nrfall01.htm Becca Vargo Daggett SewardREMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES

Re: [Mpls] Predatory Lending - Taking a stand to end the practiceinMpls

2005-06-15 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
that they will not be preempted by federal regulators). Becca Vargo Daggett Seward REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll

Re: [Mpls] Predatory Lending - Taking a stand to end the practiceinMpls

2005-06-15 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
points out) rather than on unethical businesses engaged in predatory behavior. Becca Vargo Daggett Done for the day in Seward - sorry to cheat with this third post - sometimes even lack of anonymity doesn't get people to follow the rules REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http

Re: [Mpls] how sustainable is Minneapolis?

2005-06-09 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
From http://sustainlane.com/cityindex/citypage.php?name=minneapolispage=1; (link posted by Mark Snyder) Minneapolis achieved the pollution reduction necessary to meet the Kyoto Protocol, one of the first cities in the nation to do so, said Mayor Rybak. Most other U.S. cities were waiting

Re: [Mpls] Our Beautiful Parkways

2005-05-24 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
Franklin and Lake or 46th, contact me. There are some pretty well proven methods to draw on, so we wouldn't have to reinvent the wheel, just organize some events. Becca Vargo Daggett Seward REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think

[Mpls] Re: Mpls Digest, Vol 17, Issue 48

2005-05-19 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
league contraction. *After Twins Sports Inc. President Jerry Bell said the provision looks like something that could be workable, it was adopted on a lopsided voice vote.* Becca Vargo Daggett REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think

Re: [Mpls] Where's R.T.? (no clear plans for a second term)

2005-05-19 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
by McLaughlin at first because he is the police machine candidate. But numbers are numbers. Becca Vargo Daggett Seward REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before

Re: [Mpls] Mpls pension issues

2005-05-19 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
Thanks, Rep. Kahn, for partly explaining that. But can someone explain to me why the Mayor has opposed it? Becca Vargo Daggett (who normally wouldn't be such a lazy citizen, but currently has too many balls in the air to learn all about Mpls. pensions) Seward REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read

Re: [Mpls] Stadium

2005-05-17 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
Anyone know who voted how on the referendum amendment? Becca Vargo Daggett Seward REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't

Re: [Mpls] Convention thoughts

2005-05-15 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
to everyone, especially our new neighbors in the Second Ward, who made the convention such a good and interesting experience. Becca Vargo Daggett Seward REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager

Re: [Mpls] Rybak vs McLaughlin

2005-05-12 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
at the time. Yes, the economic downturn and losing state and federal aid has had a negative impact on city finances. But are some of the problems the city is now experiencing attributable to trading a behind-the-scenes mayor for an in-the-spotlight mayor? (This is not a rhetorical question.) Becca Vargo

Re: [Mpls] Right to vote at issue in Twins Stadium deal

2005-05-12 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
article.) http://www.slowfoodpgh.com/nyt3_7.htm Becca Vargo Daggett Seward REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed

Re: [Mpls] Commissioner Accountability

2005-05-06 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
. Consider: No new taxes; Any Social Security plan must include private accounts. Did you try I strongly oppose the stadium plan, and I would like to understand why you support it? Becca Vargo Daggett Seward REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you

Re: [Mpls] General College and Access

2005-05-05 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
. That's an interesting discussion (to some), but it's an academic rather than policy debate. Becca Vargo Daggett Seward REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before

Re: [Mpls] Hey Peter! Hey RT! Hey Aaron Hey Ed!

2005-05-03 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
notice. Becca Vargo Daggett Seward REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state

Re: [Mpls] IRV city council study session presentation

2005-04-29 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
Can we stick with optical scanners and use IRV? My understanding is that San Francisco had significant problems implementing IRV because of voting machine and paper audit trail issues. Becca Vargo Daggett Seward On Friday, April 29, 2005, at 12:06 PM, Jeanne Massey wrote: The PowerPoint

Re: [Mpls] Peter McLaughlin Fesses Up...

2005-04-29 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
between the two candidates for the DFL endorsement. Becca Vargo Daggett Seward On Friday, April 29, 2005, at 12:36 PM, Dyna wrote: McLaughlin said Thursday that he would vote for the plan and acknowledged that doing so would cost me votes at the endorsing convention. It's not easy, he said, but I

Re: [Mpls] IRV city council study session presentation

2005-04-29 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
Thanks for your answer, Jeanne, and thanks to the person who sent a similar answer off-list. I'm pleased to hear this could go forward with a minimum of hassle, which should make it easier for people to support! REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at

Re: [Mpls] Eliminate the General College?

2005-04-26 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
to avoid over-enrollment by limiting admissions offers. Increasing the yield rate, in concert with an increase in the number of applications, will result in an increase in General College's admissions selectivity. Becca Vargo Daggett Seward UMD 2001, U of M 2003REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read

Re: [Mpls] Re: Mpls Digest, Vol 16, Issue 34

2005-04-22 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
. Becca Vargo Daggett Seward REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state

Re: [Mpls] RE: Comcast coming to Mpls :o(

2005-04-22 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
The Crystal experience with Comcast may be good, but all one has to do is check one of the tech news sites (broadbandreports.com, techweb.com) or Google comcast+outage and there is plenty of evidence that they are not performing well in other markets. On Friday, April 22, 2005, at 11:12 AM,

Re: [Mpls] Minneapolis Wi-Fi proposal advances

2005-04-20 Thread Becca Vargo Daggett
, it will sell access to the network at the wholesale level, allowing competition of ISPs at the retail level. I'm giving Minneapolis the benefit of the doubt that private does not necessarily mean a for-profit telecom. But I intend to closely observe the proposal review process. Becca Vargo Daggett