Re: [Mpls] What Effect Might the Gay Drain Have On Minneapolis?

2004-11-11 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 11/11/04 12:07:25 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: . In the long term, Minneapolis may not benefit from glbt immigration as it has in the past in light of this gay drain. What effect will this have on the local community at large and on the local

Re: [Mpls] Helicopters and Art

2004-11-08 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 11/8/04 2:54:58 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: WM: I'm of two minds about the sculpture garden. On the one hand, it's powerful and funny and interesting. I'm really partial to one I call 'Prometheus Jitterbugging a Chicken.' But all that sculpture

Re: [Mpls] Helicopters and Art

2004-11-07 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 11/7/04 3:38:13 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: , people are free to be rude and inconsiderate. Yeah, they are.Maybe the helicopters were harbingers of the times ahead when they won't be. On the other hand, I prefer my performance art to be

Re: [Mpls] Lawn Sign Theft

2004-10-06 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 10/6/04 12:32:46 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: . I got back from my sister's wedding Monday night to discover that my lawn sign supporting Tom Taylor for State Representative District 59A had disappeared. Has anyone clear

Re: [Mpls] The final word on fences(?)

2004-10-05 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 10/4/04 11:24:39 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: So we need the ability to put up at least 8 foot tall fences with razor wire on top if needed. We also need the authority to push those fences all the way out to the sidewalk, How attractive!

[Mpls] Threepeat

2004-09-20 Thread Joncgord
I'll be short as I know there are few sports fans here but: WAY TO GO TWINS!!! God that felt good. Jon Gorder Cathedral Hill REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has

Re: [Mpls] Geese

2004-09-16 Thread Joncgord
There's very little that can be effectively done. Certainly don't feed them; but nothing else is really going to accomplish anything. There's perceived room and board for so many geese (as perceived by said geese) and that many geese will fill that room. Kill all of them and the same

Re: [Mpls] Red Light Cameras

2004-08-31 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 8/31/04 7:43:15 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: References. http://www.projectcensored.org/publications/2004/1.html http://www.newamericancentury.org/ http://www.mediatransparency.org/people/bill_kristol.htm

Re: [Mpls] Safety Alert- Old Chimneys!

2004-08-26 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 8/25/04 11:51:02 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Many if not most of Minneapolis homes predate central heating, having been originally heated by numerous wood stoves that were sometimes later converted to coal. In a typical foursquare house

Re: [Mpls] Landlord Tenant rights

2004-07-28 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 7/28/04 6:58:42 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: How high are they application fees? Jon says: We are currently charging $35 for the credit and criminal check. If everything flies, we knock that off the tenants first months rent. Not that onerous

Re: [Mpls] Lake Street lane vote

2004-07-16 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 7/16/04 6:04:23 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Two wrongs do not make a right, but three rights make a left. I wonder if Roundabouts have ever been considered for major streets in Mpls. That's a very efficient concept for making all turns

Re: [Mpls] Walker Library

2004-07-03 Thread Joncgord
As many of the great branch library buildings are from the Carnegie legacy, why not try and continue that theme? Who are today's Carnegies? Awhile back I advocated for sports stars to sponsor neighborhood houses of the like when I grew up (Magaret Barry et al.). Why not

Re: [Mpls] Loft Lunacy...

2004-06-30 Thread Joncgord
In a post that I unfortunately have sent to ether, Dyna posited that conversion lofts had been sold with dirty plumbing and unsound boilers.As codes are enforced with every building permit granted, I would like to hear how these malfeasance's were accomplished and the injured buyer's

Re: [Mpls] Steve McClelland out at First Avenue

2004-06-23 Thread Joncgord
This would be far worse than Dayton's changing hands. This would indeed be the end of an era. Steve's been the soul of what's become one of the two or three greatest clubs ever, and I mean in the U.S. Don't have a clue what's happening so I won't add any more than Say it

Re: [Mpls] Skyscraper light pollution killing birds

2004-06-14 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 6/14/04 8:22:35 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Is this a problem in Minneapolis? Absolutely. Especially on cloudy nights. Virtually all song birds migrate at night using stars and Earth's magnetic field to orient themselves.On cloudy/foggy

Re: [Mpls] 72 percent support bar/restaurant smoking ban

2004-05-27 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 5/27/04 10:35:26 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I think it's a valid which way the wind is blowing measurement for how Minneapolis residents feel about smoking. Accurate to 3 decimal places? No. Some wise guy once said you don't need

Re: [Mpls] Crown Hydro

2004-05-17 Thread Joncgord
In the interest of this conversation, has there been any study of the energy generation that could be acheived by placing wind generators on the skyscrapers downtown? The wind voloumn seven hundred feet up from the street is considerable and pretty constant. The masts have

[Mpls] Graham

2004-05-15 Thread Joncgord
Am I alone in missing the input of Jim Graham on this list? Surely he has wandered the desert long enough now. Anyone else interested in cajoling Jim back? Jon Gorder Cathedral Hill REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has

Re: [Mpls] Smoking Ban/ so sick of it

2004-05-13 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 5/13/04 8:59:22 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Prelude: To try and better understand the opinions of those who support a smoking ban, I am attempting to distill the differences. If I make any mistakes in my simplifications, they are not an attempt to

Fwd: [Mpls] luring Best Buy downtown?

2004-04-20 Thread Joncgord
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Re: [Mpls] buses on Nicollet

2004-04-16 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 4/16/04 10:46:11 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Further, Gibbons notes that Nicollet Mall was built by federal dollars expressly to create a transit corridor. It's the busiest transit street Downtown. It was designed to be that, he said.

Re: [Mpls] buses on Nicollet

2004-04-16 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 4/16/04 10:46:11 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Further, Gibbons notes that Nicollet Mall was built by federal dollars expressly to create a transit corridor. It's the busiest transit street Downtown. It was designed to be that, he said.

Re: [Mpls] Parks Response walls

2004-04-09 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 4/9/04 2:48:43 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I always wonder why the park board can't go back into the nursery business. Imagine plant sales jobs, learning exhibits, etc. Jon sez: When my kids were going to Barton back in the 80's we had

[Mpls] Gopher Gals

2004-04-04 Thread Joncgord
So proud of our Minnesota BB team for their monstrous effort in tonight's final four game. The MINNEAPOLIS. based ladies came up a shred short in the end but man. what a game.yea gophers. And, as that capitalized mpls. probably doesn't sway David in the least, I'm outta here

Re: [Mpls] March payrolls explode, but Minneapolis has to pay Allina millions...

2004-04-02 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 4/2/04 8:29:28 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The labor market roared back to life in March, adding 308,000 nonfarm jobs, as the Federal Reserve's two-year-old commitment to easy credit finally sparked the employment revival seen as crucial to President

[Mpls] KFAI

2004-04-02 Thread Joncgord
The Mayor and I have pledged our money to KFAI, the bestest little radio station in the Twin Cities. How about you? Pure community radio for cheap. 90.3 Mpls 106.7 St. Paul. Go for it. Jon Gorder Twin

Fwd: [Mpls] Minneapolis Solves Its Budget Problems

2004-04-01 Thread Joncgord
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[Mpls] Gop[her Gals

2004-03-30 Thread Joncgord
Gopher's are in the final four! The women whipped the number one team in the country to gain a berth in New Orleans this weekend. What a fabulous game! Just pure stuff from both sides (and a little crap from the refs). This is what sports is about . I

Re: [Mpls] City Center

2004-03-23 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 3/22/04 11:33:52 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Heaven forbid they might actually try out something different... REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the

[Mpls] McManus

2004-03-19 Thread Joncgord
This can only be considered a terrible beginning to the new chiefs reign. What the hell? I and many other folks here were enthusiastic to say the least over this guys appointment. Where and when were we mislead? I'm very very disappointed. Mr. Mayor, your supporters as well as your

Re: [Mpls] News blackout on Capitol rally in support of transit worker s, bus...

2004-03-19 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 3/19/04 10:54:54 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: How many bus drivers do you know who can understand the ins and outs of public relations Uh, Isn't that why they pay their dues every month? Isn't that the kind of stuff they would expect

Re: [Mpls] Peter Bell on Almanac

2004-03-15 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 3/14/04 10:25:18 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'd venture a guess that the GE employee health care package today isn't equivalent to what they enjoyed 10-15 years ago. Just a guess. REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the

Re: [Mpls] HIGH ALERT - H.F. 1829

2004-03-11 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 3/9/04 7:24:06 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: zoning can handle many of the problems associated with drugs and prostitution. As I normally jump down Mr. Atherton's throat over his espousings it's only fair to say I think I agree with this. I

Re: [Mpls] Bus strike and transit

2004-03-10 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 3/10/04 3:04:01 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: He does not have a bicycle, nor the income to afford one. I've been working in large apartment complexes for many years now and know that an extraordinary number of perfectly good bikes are

[Mpls] WARNING

2004-03-08 Thread Joncgord
I If anyone is thinking of going out this morning, DON'T!! I just crawled back home at about three miles an hour after misssing the biggest pile-up I've ever seen by a matter of less than fifty feet.The roads at the moment are completely undrivable. I had to spin up an

Re: [Mpls] Bus strike and transit

2004-03-06 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 3/6/04 12:50:56 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: it's important right now to tell those stories Thanks for asking Mayor, My quasi-spouse lives in Loring Park and I now live in St. Paul (hence the quasi).She works at St. Cates and as she's never

Re: [Mpls] Park Board to hire Dairy Queen at Lake Harriet?

2004-03-01 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 3/1/04 7:11:30 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My bottom line is no external signage at all (and minimal, tasteful internal signage). The Lake Harriet Bandshell is jewel, a true visual icon for Minneapolis. If DQ can live with that restriction, then

Re: [Mpls] In this together

2004-02-26 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 2/26/04 8:19:58 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: walking would be a huge hassle (in staff time herding cats, I mean, my son and his mates) if nothing else. David, Ever notice how kids gravitate to tunnels? Schools need to save

Fwd: [Mpls] In this together

2004-02-25 Thread Joncgord
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Re: [Mpls] Questions

2004-02-23 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 2/23/04 4:00:41 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: ) Has anyone tried the new restraunt Pop near the Hollywood? Yeah, we had a real nice family dinner there a few weeks ago. A decent and cheap wine list, didn't try the appetizers but the beet

Re: [Mpls] Green City

2004-02-20 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 2/20/04 7:53:47 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Yes, we have acres of flat roofs waiting to be transformed Careful what you wish for here. I've extensive knowledge of the flat roofs of Minneapolis. I just got off one after several hours of

Re: [Mpls] Homelessness

2004-02-18 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 2/18/04 9:58:52 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: open more churches in ALL areas of the city in simply an effort to keep them from starving or having to sleep under bridges or other unsafe places outside. REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the

Re: [Mpls] Homelessness

2004-02-18 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 2/18/04 9:58:52 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: open more churches in ALL areas of the city in simply an effort to keep them from starving or having to sleep under bridges or other unsafe places outside. I agree though I don't know if

Re: [Mpls] school closings: Penny-wise, pound foolish?

2004-02-17 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 2/17/04 7:26:13 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: 11 White students 4 Asian students 0 African American 0 Hispanic In other words 73% of the students were White. You may have noticed a discrepancy here. Supposedly, 18 students took the test, but only

Re: [Mpls] Strib article on School Closings

2004-02-13 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 2/13/04 3:10:35 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: they most certainly shouldn't be torn down. Historical preservation rational aside I concur. The example of Pratt is a perfect rationale for preservation. Not even including the exemplary test scores

Re: [Mpls] Minneapolis Park Board Pushing Constitutional Amendment/Urban Vent...

2004-02-10 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 2/10/04 10:20:16 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: WM: Anyone who goes to sports programming at an organization affiliated with a specific religion that is not their own religion, can expect that their kids will be given doses of the sponsor's take on

Fwd: [Mpls] Language choices while under siege/ Flip advise from a safe zone

2004-02-06 Thread Joncgord
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Re: [Mpls] ballparks vs planetariums

2004-02-04 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 2/4/04 2:48:17 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Well, I don't want them to stay. I want them to go, yesterday. Their defenders can go with them, so that the rest of us don't have to ante up for to a greedy arrogant billionaire. BE GONE! GET OUT! SCRAM!

[Mpls] Stadiums

2004-01-23 Thread Joncgord
Anyone for getting off the screed couch and figuring out how this kind of thing can be best financed? Hows about stop screaming ouch and telling us all how that personal ouch can be avoided, I'll take the ouch, I love baseball. Give me an outdoor Twins joint and I'll pay my way as

Re: [Mpls] Some ballpark thoughts

2004-01-23 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 1/23/04 6:00:33 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Leaving off the name calling, is this a good idea for the city? If the financial structure leaves all uninterested partes off the hook then yes, it's a good and necessary idea. As I've

[Mpls] (no subject)

2004-01-17 Thread Joncgord
Mr. Braur, I assume there's something wrong with the server? Jon Gorder REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email 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] McManus and Community Policing

2004-01-16 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 1/15/04 8:20:26 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: So if McManus employs similar crime fighting methods to what's worked under Olson, I should think that would be a GOOD thing. Olson is not heading out because he was weak on fighting crime. He's heading out

Re: [Mpls] Nomination Process

2004-01-09 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 1/9/04 8:58:42 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: To summarize, it makes no sense to generalize about internal or external candidates, good or bad. Jon sez: Charlie Stenvig and Corky Finney were both internal candidates. Anyone want to limn the parallels

[Mpls] screwed up analogy

2004-01-09 Thread Joncgord
I think I created a false comparison in an earlier post between Chief Finney and old Charlie Stenvig. Stenvig headed up the policeman's union and I don't believe was ever the chief before he was elected mayor. Research first and write after? Hmmm. must give it consideration.

Re: [Mpls] (no subject)

2003-12-25 Thread Joncgord
Happy Hanachrismanza all!!! Hope you Pagans had a great solstice! Om to our new neighbors from the East. And a large Bah-Humbug to anyone writing about politics today. Jon Gorder Loring Park

Re: [Mpls] Rybak's choice

2003-12-21 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 12/21/03 9:08:37 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Mayor Rybak's choice for police chief, William McManus, has across-the-board support among leaders from minority communities in Minneapolis. Needless to say, the Police Federation is not as enthusiastic.

Re: [Mpls] Police Chief Candidates

2003-12-13 Thread Joncgord
, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: a talent for management, respect of other cops, respect of most of the community. Jon Sez: I lack the personal involvement that is evidenced by other listers so I shall be quiet after this. I just don't understand how taxpayers can fund a para-military

Re: [Mpls] Packing Sex offenders in Mpls/ The wrong question?

2003-12-11 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 12/11/03 5:13:17 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: "180 Degrees at 236 Clifton Place" Don't forget that we had an alleged Al Queada member dwelling there and he walked away and was only captured trying to flee the country at the Virginia airport. This

Re: [Mpls] Ventura Village Annual Take Over Meeting

2003-12-04 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 12/4/03 4:00:32 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On a lighter note. I am only in my 30's but remember what was on Franklin Ave (80's and 90's) from 35 to Hiawatha, then as opposed to now. Red Robin Liquor Store, Bill Blass, Red Owl Grocery Store, the Porno

Re: [Mpls] Political Bias in MPS

2003-12-03 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 12/3/03 2:00:00 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The other thing that's forgotten in this discussion is that kids, no matter what particular hogwash adults indoctrinate them with, usually throw it off, knowing it for what it is. I believe with some

Re: PPL- the Hawthorne experience: Re: [Mpls] response from PPL Executive Dir...

2003-12-02 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 12/1/03 10:53:45 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On Monday, December 1, 2003, at 11:40 AM, Steve Cramer wrote: The organization Graham attacked... Mr. Graham was guilty, perhaps, of unneccesary allusion. Mr. Cramer, I noticed,

Re: [Mpls] Wrath of Kahn: gunning for politicians' salaries to force early el...

2003-11-24 Thread Joncgord
Hey, maybe every election cycle that might include realignment, every C.M. has to run with a Vice-C.M. to serve only in the event of a new Ward Boundary coming into existence. The Vice C.M. could wave from parades and stuff in exchange for minor recommpance/influence until, or if, called upon

Re: [Mpls] Hood Stores

2003-11-18 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 11/17/03 5:39:05 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Simon Delivers may provide a useful service, is probably a good company. I for one, will never give Brian Sullivan and his politics of poison one penny! And here I thought all aspects of the politics of

Re: [Mpls] RE: Hood Stores

2003-11-17 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 11/17/03 7:46:49 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am interested in developing relationships among retailers, developers, and community residents/organizations so that A) Communities have greater control over the direction of retail development in their

Re: [Mpls] affordable housing density seminar

2003-11-13 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 11/12/03 4:09:39 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Did we really build that many more units? Are rents so unaffordable that people are doubling or tripling up? Did a bunch of people move out of the city? Exactly what happened?. I can't precisely say

Re: [Mpls] Parochial school principal wants to open public charter school

2003-11-10 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 11/10/03 7:15:30 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: SACRED and SECULAR: Parochial school principal wants to open public charter school Oh Lord no. I'm not a real "slippery slope" kind of thinker (it's just too easy to drift into parnoia) but this deal looks

Re: [Mpls] Budgeting 101 from Ms. Hatchet

2003-11-07 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 11/6/03 2:59:41 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Ask how many parks can Mpls afford? Not: How many do we want? If the answer is 50, then get rid of the other 50 - sell the property for cash and put it back on the tax rolls. Afford when? Now? Twenty or a

Re: [Mpls] The Marina

2003-11-05 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 11/5/03 2:55:00 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This in a neighborhood with 4500 kids under 18. We've got a great little Tot Lot just built a couple years ago here in Loring Park. Only prob is we don't have a real surplus of tots. Virtually none would be

Re: [Mpls] Integrating Commuter and Public School Transit?

2003-11-04 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 11/4/03 10:38:29 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: a cost saving solution worth looking at for middle and high school students. It would also be a great way to teach young people about the advantages of using transit, instead of the automobile.

Re: [Mpls] Second officer passes lie detector test

2003-11-02 Thread Joncgord
I wait with eager anticipation for the results from Mr. Porter's phrenology exam. Jon Gorder Loring Park

Re: [Mpls] Lynnell Mickelson's Commentary,

2003-10-24 Thread Joncgord
Jesus is justly revered for any number of His works but come on; administration? The guy hasn't showed up on time in over two thousand years! Jon Gorder Loring Park

Re: [Mpls] Police Brutality

2003-10-23 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 10/22/03 11:09:21 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: CYAPB lists Martha Donald as a life 'stolen' by law enforcement. Could Ms. Gross post that list here for us? Stolen is an odd word. Jon Gorder Loring Park

Re: [Mpls] Police Brutality

2003-10-22 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 10/22/03 8:36:45 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: When people consider cop-killers victims of police brutality (i.e. Martha Donald) Could you provide quotes or other evidence that supports that statement? Thanks. Jon Gorder

Re: [Mpls] Stadium

2003-10-21 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 10/20/03 6:01:41 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Minneapolis in 1983. At that time, the Warehouse District was the place to go for nightlife. While there were just a few places I don't think listing old hang-outs that were more attuned to

Re: [Mpls] Stadium

2003-10-21 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 10/21/03 10:11:38 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Finally, the greatest place to ever exist on First Avenue is in a bit of fiscal trouble. Please support this great club. I realize that many folks on this list are so geezerly that they are

Re: [Mpls] Stadum;

2003-10-19 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 10/18/03 5:59:59 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: didn't say what is remaining is valueless Quit twisting the rhetoric. What the Metrodome neighborhood will not do ever again is thrive, save for some bars. Well, you did say valueless, no twist of

Re: [Mpls] Stadum;

2003-10-19 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 10/19/03 2:46:28 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: That took a lot of prime real estate off the market and left blocks of barren asphalt. Barb, How do you classify prime real estate? It sure wasn't being put to any prime use at the time. It

Re: [Mpls] Stadum;

2003-10-18 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 10/18/03 1:16:44 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The chaos surrounding professional sports fan behavior sickens the society, but worse, ruins surrounding properties rendering them valueless. That's a hell of a statement. You mean the warehouse

Re: [Mpls] Local bad actor takes the plunge/Moon crackstasher swoon chafes cr...

2003-10-16 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 10/16/03 9:10:20 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Certain cops make high-risk entries I don't think plungers are the recommended instrument for full cavity searches. The medical report as stated in todays Strib said there was evidence consistent

Re: [Mpls] A Quick (hopefully) Jennings Comment

2003-10-09 Thread Joncgord
It's a shame and it didn't have to be this way. Jon Sez: No it probably didn't. But why is no one questioning Jennings folding up his tent without a real fight? School Board is pretty real politics ( probably why Arnold waited for a position that required less expertise). Jennings

Re: [Mpls] Save the Parkway! Whatever happened to the Suburban World?

2003-10-07 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 10/7/03 8:52:20 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: BTW, Does anyone know what's happened to the Suburban World in Uptown The last I heard, the Bryant Lake Bowl people were trying to get something going there, ran into a dispute with the Landlord and

Re: [Mpls] Getting rid of on-street parking

2003-10-07 Thread Joncgord
Ok, I stole and mangled a thread there. My rant is with the Park board and their tree cutting crews. For one WEEK (sorry Mr. Mork) they have signed our street for No Parking to enable them to cut the diseased trees. The trees mind you were signed themselves many many months ago (I ranted

[Mpls] Our team

2003-09-30 Thread Joncgord
Twins were fabulous today!! First ever playoff victory for them in Yankee stadium. Come on kids, there's fun to be had here. Jon Gorder Loring Park REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the

Re: [Mpls] MEDIA ALERT: COMMUNITY REJECTS JENNINGS

2003-09-27 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 9/27/03 1:58:37 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: If the date were changed to 1964, the location to Mississippi, and the race of the new school superintendent to Black and the race of the community leaders to White I think any analogy employing

Fwd: [Mpls] what housing inspectors do

2003-09-24 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 9/24/03 3:08:36 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: for every responsible and experienced rental property owner you can name, I can probably name one ON MY BLOCK ---BeginMessage--- Dennis Plante Responds: Steve, whereas I currently don't own any rental

Fwd: [Mpls] what housing inspectors do

2003-09-24 Thread Joncgord
---BeginMessage--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: for every responsible and experienced rental property owner you can name, I can probably name one ON MY BLOCK Jon sez: I hardily concur. I divide my time between maintaining 64 rental units and a freelance remodeling operation that

Re: [Mpls] Sad Day, any good memories?

2003-09-12 Thread Joncgord
I'm listening to whirlwind in the thorn tree as I write this. I tried to sneak into I believe it was the Flame back in

Re: [Mpls] Mini-Monarchs in the yard/What are they named?

2003-09-12 Thread Joncgord
I believe it's a flutterby (original, and far more apt name) if it holds its wings togetether when at rest. Moths will spread their wings. That would damage a lot of song lyrics though,so don't let Stevie Nicks know. Jon Gorder

Re: [Mpls] Minneapolis Continues Pattern of Discrimination Against Poor Commu...

2003-09-11 Thread Joncgord
A further proof of post '48 discrimination in housing is found in my boyhood neighborhood. As I mentioned here a few months back I grew up in the Glendale Projects in southeast Mpls. When I moved there in 1952 there was not one black family in any of 176 units (we had one Indian family

Re: [Mpls] Another wonderful business is leaving Minneapolis

2003-09-09 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 9/9/03 12:28:36 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Perhaps the New Guard is more clever at getting the city inspections department to do its dirty work for them. Jon Sez: Where exactly is the dirty work? Was there something I missed? I thought

Re: [Mpls] Minneapolis Bike Tour?

2003-09-08 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 9/8/03 6:43:22 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: hink that the Grand Rounds (http://www.minneapolisparks.org/grandrounds/home.htm) or part of it, would be perfect -- a lot less wicked hills than in St. Paul. I wouldn't want the Minneapolis event to

Re: [Mpls] How do lawyers find out

2003-09-04 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 9/4/03 8:11:23 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: attorneys are still part of the public Jon Sez: Where is the justice? Jon Gorder Loring Park

[Mpls] Fwd: Envirnmental Attitudes and Expectations - Maybe We Should Expect More?

2003-09-02 Thread Joncgord
---BeginMessage--- In a message dated 9/1/03 8:02:42 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I assume it was a Red Shouldered, it did not have the distinctive red tail from the rear. Jon Sez: Oh my god, do not.please make me the'Birder of this list. I'm no where

Re: [Mpls] Re: First Avenue

2003-09-01 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 9/1/03 12:06:25 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Without proper signage, this is an accident waiting to happen. Jon Sez I I agree. I drove it the other day and couldn't figure out what was happening for several blocks. All kinds of cars

Fwd: [Mpls] Re: comment to (no subject)

2003-08-29 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 8/28/03 7:20:26 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: How many white people here have talked a police officer out of giving them a traffic ticket? (I have, three times.) ---BeginMessage--- How many white people here have talked a police officer out of

[Mpls] ticketing etc.

2003-08-29 Thread Joncgord
` I've no idea what happened to my transmission. What I tried to say was has any MAN talked his way out of a ticket? Jon Gorder Loring Park TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. 2. If

[Mpls] Dutch Elm

2003-08-26 Thread Joncgord
Does anyone know if the tree cutting crews have been themselves cut? I know there's been a resurgence of Dutch Elm disease and the only way to stave off the inevitable is to remove the diseased trees as fast as possible; but the trees marked on my street have remained in their standing,

Re: [Mpls] Home Ownerships: The Problems

2003-08-25 Thread Joncgord
I don't see why the city couldn't have a few well equipped trucks ready for maintenance runs on houses where, for whatever reason, the homeowner couldn't comply on a timely basis with needed repairs. Why not have a list of approved handymen/women who could accept a job with the

Re: [Mpls] The Judiciary and Crime

2003-08-19 Thread Joncgord
Re the non-benefits of incarceration: How about concentration camps? Ok, that was for attention but seriously now. Why not a contained township (gated community if you will) where drug users, with no serious criminal charges, could obtain their poisons of choice

Re: [Mpls] Gangs, Drugs and Patrols

2003-08-14 Thread Joncgord
In a message dated 8/7/03 5:05:11 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Yo, s'up man! Datz one phat siztemmm u got man. Yo, my kid iz chilling in da crib, i'd appreziate if ya drop it down a dec. Yo thankz man. If that doesn't work, maybe try, Turn that mother [EMAIL

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