[Mpls] Bad, Bad, Renters!

2002-01-24 Thread dan
and for the benefit of all it's time to work for an equitable solution. And further, when did this town throw the code book out the window? Dan Prozinski 2nd Ward ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL

[Mpls] Re: Mpls digest, Vol 1 #644 - 26 msgs

2002-01-31 Thread dan
in number. It's thrilling to see and hear them circling the Holiday Inn. Dan Prozinski 2nd Ward ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more

Re: [Mpls] Smoking Ban: What to do now?

2004-07-26 Thread Dan
Dan McGrath On 7/26/04 3:41 PM, Michael Atherton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here is my basic point: If people are unwilling to respect the rights and choices of others when it has no direct impact on them, how are they likely to do so in circumstances involving personal risk? That is, if you

Re: [Mpls] Smoking Ban: What to do now?

2004-07-27 Thread Dan
? My choice to go to Country bars has been taken away from me by country music! Dan McGrath Longfellow neighbor - Original Message - From: Elizabeth Greenbaum [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Dan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Minneapolis Issues Forum [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2004 12:50 AM

Re: [Mpls] Smoking Ban: What to do now?

2004-07-27 Thread Dan
should be to protect individuals liberties from governments. Non smokers have always had smoke-free venues to visit, but they are greedy, and want everywhere to be just the way they would like it. Now, smokers will have no public venues. Anti-smokers are anti-choice, anti-freedom (lately). Dan McGrath

Re: [Mpls] Smoking Ban: What to do now?

2004-07-27 Thread Dan
Such abusive language, and a very well crafted response, as well! Dan - Original Message - From: Terrell Brown [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Dan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2004 1:24 PM Subject: Re: [Mpls] Smoking Ban: What to do now? Non smokers have always had smoke-free

Re: [Mpls] Smoking Ban: What to do now?

2004-07-27 Thread Dan
this draconian breach of liberties, and property rights, and what's to stop the next one? Dan McGrath Longfellow 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

Re: [Mpls] What does Outdoors mean?

2004-07-31 Thread Dan
Be careful. Make that outdoor smokers patio too nice, and the anti-smokers will want it for themselves too. They'll kick the smokers out of there with a new outdoor patio smoking ban, so they can sit comfortably outdoors with their drinks too! Dan McGrath Longfellow - Original Message

Re: [Mpls] Clic report on some funding ..Libraries, Bike Trails, and The Permanent War Economy

2004-08-01 Thread Dan
. Also, knitting the urban economy into the bioregion sounds like sci-fi jibberish (no offence intended), like reverse the polarity of the neutron flow, so, again, forgive my lack of familiarity with these terms. What is the bioregion, and how do we weave our urban economy into it? Dan McGrath

Re: [Mpls] What does Outdoors mean?

2004-08-02 Thread Dan
cafe's and the like. One can presume this includes patios. Dan McGrath Longfellow 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 and national

Re: [Mpls] SUVs Banned on Minneapolis Streets?

2004-08-05 Thread Dan
superintendents, and vast corruption, and bureauocracy. What's with all the intolerance in this city anyway? Everybody wants to ban something. What a bunch of touchy whiners we've become. Live and let live, eh? Dan McGrath Longfellow REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list

Re: [Mpls] Understanding property taxes

2004-08-16 Thread Dan
in society today. There are bad guys out there. Go get them, and lock them up! This city has gotten progressively worse over the past two decades. See a pattern here? Dan McGrath Longfellow REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before

Re: [Mpls] Red Light Cameras

2004-08-26 Thread Dan
to, who issues the citations? Does a computer just spit them out, or does a person review the shots taken by the camera? Who charges the suspect? A photo or video is evidence, not an indictment. That said, I'm not opposed to the idea, but Big Brother is watching still gives me the willies! Dan

Re: [Mpls] Red Light Cameras

2004-08-27 Thread Dan
all off? I was in heaven. I was driving limo at the time, and on the road constantly. The only other time traffic ran so smooth was during the transit strikes. Dan McGrath Longfellow REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing

Re: [Mpls] Pawlenty's Truancy Plan

2004-09-12 Thread Dan
to scare scared kids into going to the place they are afraid to go? Some random (and mostly rhetorical as well) musings Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.smokeoutgary.org --- Outgoing mail

Re: [mpls] Primary Today Tuesday the 14th

2004-09-14 Thread Dan
how she'd been discriminated against! Well, good job, 1st Precinct judges. No fraud on their watch. Dan McGrath Longfellow 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

Re: [Mpls] Mayor and the veto

2004-09-14 Thread Dan
cannot fathom how anything Sabri is involved in could be good for the neighborhood. Dan Longfellow 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

[Mpls] Hennepin County Passes Smoking Ban

2004-10-13 Thread Dan
be made for smokers to assemble in an establishment of their own making to freely enjoy this legal social activity? The arrogant and overbearing nature of these smoking bans should frighten anyone. Smokers and non-smokers alike. What's next? Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.smokeoutgary.org

Re: [Mpls] South Minneapolis high schools

2004-09-27 Thread Dan
. The open program is set up in part for a student to find their own structure, and if it's not reinforced by other students and the family, there can be trouble. Dan Replies: I am also the victim... er... product of South High's Open program. I agree completely that South's open program WAS an excellent

Re: [Mpls] Phyllis Kahn: Obstructing democracy.

2004-09-30 Thread Dan
with it. Which, I suppose could explain her behavior... Dan McGrath Longfellow 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 and national

Re: [Mpls] Speaking of Traffic on Hiawatha Avenue

2004-10-06 Thread Dan
in an effort to pack more bodies on the train, as they can't drive the corridor anymore without giving themselves a stroke from the stress. Seriously, though, who engineered the timing of the lights on Hiawatha? Anybody know? Dan McGrath Longfellow REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email

Re: [Mpls] the boot

2004-10-26 Thread Dan
. Immobilizing one's vehicle is probably a good way to mobilize it's owner to pay up. I'm not saying I'm in favor of that either. Just an observation. Dan McGrath Longfellow REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list

Re: [mpls] Fee for storm water runoff

2004-11-01 Thread Dan
This plan sounds to me like it will discourage businesses from providing adequete parking. That's probably an intended consequence, but a terrible idea. We already have severe parking shortages in many areas, which cause parking over-flow into residential neighborhoods. Dan McGrath Longfellow

Re: [Mpls] Re: Vote on booting ban postponed

2004-11-12 Thread Dan
violators. Dan McGrath Longfellow This topic interests me primarily because I would like to see the impound lot reduce in size - and then have the impound lot section west of the planned Van White Blvd converted into public park land. However, I am not sure if this Council measure

[Mpls] Urban Archipellago, and all that...

2004-11-16 Thread Dan
a new idea for transit? Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.smokeoutgary.org 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 and national discussions see

Re: [Mpls] Re: Urban Archipellago, and all that

2004-11-17 Thread Dan
anything, roads are used. Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.smokeoutgary.org 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 and national discussions see

[Mpls] Snow Emergencies

2004-11-17 Thread Dan
could be set up to make calls with pre-recorded messages, like political candidates use. Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.smokeoutgary.org 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

Re: [Mpls] Walker Library Task Force Meeting

2004-11-19 Thread Dan
of the increase in my property taxes goes to the city. Dear Mr. Mayor, and City Council, STOP SPENDING SO MUCH! I can't afford it! Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.smokeoutgary.org REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing

Re: [Mpls] First Avenue

2004-11-19 Thread Dan
. Here's a link providing a list of scores of independent and family owned bars and resturaunts severely harmed by smoking bans: http://www.smokersclubinc.com/banloss3.htm Wishing First Avenue all the best of luck. Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.smokeoutgary.org - Original Message - From

Re: [Mpls] On the tagline thread; www.smokeoutgary.com

2004-11-20 Thread Dan
property rights and liberties. For a business, the principle is the same. Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.smokeoutgary.org 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

[Mpls] Defining Fascism in Minneapolis

2004-11-21 Thread Dan
Dan Trying to force ones view on everyone else is fascism. Godwin's Law is an adage in Internet culture that was originated by Mike Godwin in 1990. The law states that: As an online discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Nazis or Hitler approaches one

[Mpls] Re: Smoking Bans, fascism, and illicit drugs

2004-11-22 Thread Dan
. Should never be performed in public. Keep it in your home. The idea that ETS, or STS is harmful has been largely debunked by reputable scientists, untainted by policitcal agenda, and predetermined outcomes. Everyone's freedom for your comfort. Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.smokeoutgary.org

[Mpls] Minneapolis marching in lockstep

2004-11-23 Thread Dan
. This town is run by the DFL. There is no disputing that. Even the opposition (Green) is left-wing. So, where is the real opposition? Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.smokeoutgary.org REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing

Re: [Mpls] Car Sharing for the Twin Cities getting closer.. (forward)

2004-12-02 Thread Dan
This will be interesting to watch. Anybody else remember Yellow Bicycles? Dan McGrath http://www.smokeoutgary.org - Original Message - From: Michael Jensvold [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2004 11:54 AM Subject: [Mpls] Car Sharing for the Twin Cities

Re: [Mpls] Train whistle mandates...

2004-12-04 Thread Dan
, rattling my windows. Really. It sounds like bombs going off outside my house. Now horns too?! Forget about state and local funding. The feds must be opposed in this. Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.smokeoutgary.org REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager

Re: [Mpls] Property taxes for homestead property must INCREASE

2004-12-04 Thread Dan
for it itself), an Eco-Industrial Center expansion, a billion other feel-good-accomplish-nothing-worthless programs, and now, MINI GOLF?! (*[EMAIL PROTECTED]) the net benefit to me: I can't afford my house anymore. Thanks. Keep up the good work. Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.smokeoutgary.org REMINDERS

[Mpls] What is a City?

2004-12-06 Thread Dan
that? One issue that we should tease out from the outrage is how much of what people see as waste is actually money that could be used for some other purpose. Dan is outraged by the car-sharing experiment. But does the money going into this project take away from something else? Yes. It takes

Re: [Mpls] Do MPD promotions spark backlash? (Article)

2004-12-16 Thread Dan
are. Just let them do their job, and give them the resources they need to do it. Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.smokeoutgary.org 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

Re: [Mpls] I hope Commissioner McLaughlin answers J. Kushner's questions

2004-12-17 Thread Dan
- to disagree with me. At least he's honest. Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.smokeoutgary.org 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 and national

Re: [Mpls] RE: Plan to hire more MPD officers call the mayor

2004-12-11 Thread Dan
of people in the neighborhood. They are known criminals, but they continue to escape prosecution, or are given such light sentances that their cycle of criminal activity isn't noticibly interrupted. Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.smokeoutgary.org - Original Message - From: Jennifer L

Re: [Mpls] Strib: McLaughlin running

2004-12-13 Thread Dan
So far, we have Rybak (DFL), and McLaughlin (DFL) running for mayor. Have any other candidates of note stepped up to the plate yet? I need a third option! Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.smokeoutgary.org - Original Message - From: David Brauer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Mpls] Smoking Ban fallout

2004-12-29 Thread Dan
. They choose to. Hmmm. Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.smokeoutgary.org 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 and national discussions see

Re: [Mpls] Smoking Ban fallout

2004-12-30 Thread Dan
another revenue source, and the smoking ban will hurt the tax base, leaving even less in the pot. Bars will suffer losses, people will be laid off. Businesses will close. Life will go on, but our city and our freedom will be diminished. Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.smokeoutgary.org REMINDERS: 1

Re: [Mpls] Leaf Blower action meeting post

2005-01-05 Thread Dan
. Absolutely 100% agree. This is silly. If leaf-blowers need any regulating, it's just to prohibit their operation in the middle of the night, but noise ordinances already cover that. See how many landscaping companies will do business in Minneapolis if they can't use leaf-blowers! Dan McGrath Longfellow

Re: [Mpls] Leaf Blowers

2005-01-07 Thread Dan
regressive to me these days. Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.smokeoutgary.org (Do I need to start a pro-blower site now too?) - Original Message - From: Ray Marshall [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mpls@mnforum.org Sent: Friday, January 07, 2005 1:00 PM Subject: [Mpls] Leaf Blowers For the life

Re: [Mpls] traffic violations

2005-01-20 Thread Dan
of policing for revenue. Why would anyone think red-light cameras would be any different? Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.smokeoutgary.org - Original Message - From: David J Rust [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mpls@mnforum.org Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2005 5:08 PM Subject: Re: [Mpls] traffic violations

Re: [Mpls] traffic violations

2005-01-21 Thread Dan
positive to say about the cameras, and that was from Canada. Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.smokeoutgary.org 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] State Auditor Finds Problems with Council Newsletters

2005-01-26 Thread Dan
making an observation. Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.smokeoutgary.org - Original Message - From: Gregory Luce [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mpls@mnforum.org Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2005 7:10 AM Subject: RE: [Mpls] State Auditor Finds Problems with Council Newsletters Though saying

Re: [Mpls] Park Board seeks to silence critics

2005-02-03 Thread Dan
! Disgusting. Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.smokeoutgary.org - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mpls@mnforum.org Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2005 2:19 AM Subject: [Mpls] Park Board seeks to silence critics If I were running for Park Board, I could not ask for a better

Re: [Mpls] Council committee passes anti-idling ordinance

2005-02-03 Thread Dan
, and they have been moved away from houses, so what's the problem here? Global Warming, I bet. All that wasted fuel! Evil giant trucks!!! Just like SUVs, but bigger!!! Let a guy make a living already. Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.smokeoutgary.org - Original Message - From: Craig Cox

Re: [Mpls] Council committee passes anti-idling ordinance

2005-02-04 Thread Dan
from booms that sound like bombs going off from the railroad operations at the elevators along Hiawatha. I don't like waking up to it at 3:00-4:00 in the morning, but I understand that the work has to be done. Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.smokeoutgary.org It is my understanding that folks

Re: [Mpls] Council committee passes anti-idling ordinance

2005-02-07 Thread Dan
refrigeration. I guess Minneapolis wants to be a leader in a bold new adventure in food poisoning. Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.smokeoutgary.org 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] Council Member Schiff on idling and industrial jobs

2005-02-09 Thread Dan
Noah Schuchman posted the following on Gary Schiff's Behalf: From Council Member Gary Schiff: To set the record straight: I never told Dan McGrath that all truckers should get out of the City, a sentiment he attributed to me 2/5/05. Here's what I had posted: I wrote Gary Schiff about the issue

Re: [Mpls] Taxing Downtown Drivers

2005-02-15 Thread Dan
we pay to use the roads our taxes already paid for!? Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.smokeoutgary.org 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

[Mpls] Red Light Cameras CAUSE Injuries

2005-02-23 Thread Dan
=117 Dan McGrath http://www.smokeoutgary.org 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

Re: [Mpls] Red Light Cameras CAUSE Injuries

2005-02-23 Thread Dan
and North Carolina. Many many on this list, despite this information still enthusiastically support the cameras. Apparently in Minneapolis, making money for the city is more important than protecting the citizens. Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.smokeoutgary.org REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read

Re: [Mpls] Red Lights, Little Brother, pay at the pump insurance

2005-02-24 Thread Dan
. That's precedent. What's next? Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.smokeoutgary.org 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

[Mpls] Ban the word Ban

2005-02-26 Thread Dan
DG: Dan asks what's next...cell phones! Would love to see those ban when driving. Minneapolis has the word ban too firmly implanted in the front of our collective minds. Everyone seems to think that their pet-peeves should be eliminated by ordinance. I see the word ban on this list so often

Re: [Mpls] Statewide Smoking Ban

2005-03-02 Thread Dan
they have historically, I suppose. Dakota County is looking like a good place to open a bar or resturant. Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.smokeoutgary.org 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

Hiawatha Stoplights (was Re: [Mpls] Personal Rapid Transit)

2005-03-03 Thread Dan
limits in the range of 40-55 MPH. By the way, we already have personal rapid transit. It's called the automobile. Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.smokeoutgary.org REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation

Re: [Mpls] Hiawatha stoplights

2005-03-07 Thread Dan
Dan McGuire wrote: I still think that the light rail and the planning, or lack of it, is taking more blame than is due for the delays on Hiawatha. I've been driving it regularly for almost twenty years. Light rail is only one of the changes that has happened in recent years to impact

Re: [Mpls] True impact of Crosstown victory -TOLLS

2005-03-21 Thread Dan
it is those modes of transit which should be completely funded by user fees. Dan McGrath http://www.smokeoutgary.org 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] Hiawatha signals adjusted

2005-03-21 Thread Dan
Actually, I had thought I had noticed an improvement, but I just chalked it up to a streak of good luck. Maybe they've actually accomplished something positive. I find it hard to believe after all this time, but stranger things have happened. Dan McGrath http://www.smokeoutgary.org Are you

Re: [Mpls] Monneapolis Public Library

2005-03-30 Thread Dan
Listers, Let us pledge to ourselves that we will never, never, never build another new public library if it means we have to put any books in storage for years. I am so tired of being frustrated by books put on ice so we could build on the same spot I could kick the seeds out of a pickle! I

[Mpls] (no subject)

2005-03-30 Thread Dan
second that. How much will it cost to replace a perfectly functional (and relatively modern) library? How many police officers wouldn't have to be cut if that money was spent more wisely? Oops. Forgot neighborhood last post. Sorry. Dan McGrath http://www.subversivepictures.com http

Re: [Mpls] Re: Smoking ban: Night One

2005-04-01 Thread Dan
Jeffers, Stub and Herb's Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.subversivepictures.com http://www.smokeoutgary.org The sham that economic devastation will result from smoking bans has been shattered by all experience, just as their success has been ensured by health and safety regulations that inspire

Re: [Mpls] Smoking ban night 2

2005-04-02 Thread Dan
want a place I can smoke, but don't advocate requring businesses to allow smoking just to cater to my tastes. Let the market work out where smoking is and isn't allowed, and no-one's rights are infringed, and everyone can find their own comfortable places. Dan McGrath Longfellow http

Re: [Mpls] Smoking ban- what's next

2005-04-03 Thread Dan
establishment which serves anything to eat or drink, including water and packaged candy bars! Even a vending machine! If they want to continue on as a smoke shop, they have to ditch everything else. Watch out. Salt is next up to be banned, and fat food is next up for new taxes. Dan McGrath Longfellow http

Re: [Mpls] Smoking ban night 2

2005-04-03 Thread Dan
Italian Delicatessen 27 S. 7th St. (Dayton - Radisson Arcade) 612 333-4230 Victor's 1959 Cafe 3756 Grand Ave 612 827-8948 Viva Mexico Cafe 1900 University Av NE 612 781-3890 Zeno Cafe, Dessert Wine Bar 2919 Hennepin Ave S 612 746-4170 Dan McGrath http

Re: [Mpls] Smoking ban night 2

2005-04-04 Thread Dan
as the ban is in place. As a club with a cover, they don't allow re-entry. My once favorite night-spot now sucks. Hope all you anti-smokers get out there for techno DJs and punk rock this weekend! I'll be in St. Paul. Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.subversivepictures.com http://www.smokeoutgary.org

Re: [Mpls] Smoking ban participation

2005-04-06 Thread Dan
collapse, but not until irreversable harm has been done to many people's livlihoods. Go into the bars around NE, and ask the owners what your position should be! Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.subversivepictures.com http://www.smokeoutgary.org - Original Message - From: Jeremy Wieland

Re: [Mpls] Smoking ban participation

2005-04-07 Thread Dan
to accomodate their preference. Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.subversivepictures.com http://www.smokeoutgary.org 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] Smoke Or Drink?

2005-04-07 Thread Dan
nothing to do with it. It's people. Ordinary concerned citizens like myself, and the bar owners and workers who's livlihoods are on the line. Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.subversivepictures.com http://www.smokeoutgary.org REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e

[Mpls] Smoking Ban Unintended Consequences

2005-04-09 Thread Dan
no perception of safety for granted. There have also been reports of assaults on smokers outside of bars. Smokers (and everyone), be aware of your surroundings. If you're out on the town and step outside, do so in groups. Be careful. Dan McGrath http://www.subversivepictures.com http

Re: Re:[Mpls] Smoking Ban Unintended Consequences

2005-04-10 Thread Dan
if they have an enclosed patio area (fenced in), and a special license from the city. Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.subversivepictures.com http://www.smokeoutgary.org 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] Target Fired Woman for Wearing Perfume

2005-04-10 Thread Dan
is a health issue just like a smoking ban. Complete story: http://www.kstptv5.com/article/stories/S4262.html?cat=5 Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.subversivepictures.com http://www.smokeoutgary.org REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you

Re: [Mpls] Re: smoke or drink

2005-04-11 Thread Dan
friends invite me to a place I won't be comfortable, I say no thanks. Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.subversivepictures.com http://www.smokeoutgary.org 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: Comcast coming to Mpls :o(

2005-04-23 Thread Dan
, though. Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.subversivepictures.com http://www.smokeoutgary.org - Original Message - From: Jon Gorder [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mpls@mnforum.org Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2005 12:40 PM Subject: Re: [Mpls] RE: Comcast coming to Mpls :o( The channel guide in St. Paul

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

2005-04-24 Thread Dan
company? While I'm ranting on the subject of telecom, the city investing in Wi-Fi is a terrible idea. The technology changes almost daily. Leave it to commercial ventures, or we'll end up spending gobs of our tax dollars on a worthless dinosaur. Dan McGrath Longfellow http

Re: [Mpls] Celebrity Tax

2005-04-28 Thread Dan
can keep? How much money is enough money to run a city? Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.subversivepictures.com http://www.smokeoutgary.org 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] Celebrity Tax

2005-04-29 Thread Dan
residents. This would guarantee that our government would never grow beyond our ability to pay for it. The same should be done at all levels of government. Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.subversivepictures.com http://www.smokeoutgary.org David Shove writes: Or a Wealth Tax. Tax not just income

Re: [Mpls] Answer to Minneapolis traffic

2005-04-30 Thread Dan
grid looks to be in good shape! Fine thinking from our city council. That's better than electric cars, isn't it? If won't cost a dime! Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.subversivepictures.com http://www.smokeoutgary.org - Original Message - From: David Strand [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: issues

Re: [Mpls] Stadia

2005-05-11 Thread Dan
put them off), bump up the merchandise mark-ups, raise ticket prices a tad, and maybe (heaven forbid) cut back on player payroll to privately finance this commercial venture? The change in my couch is already earmarked. I have to use it to buy food sometimes. I need it more than the Twins do. Dan

[Mpls] Minneapolis Crime RT/McL

2005-05-11 Thread Dan
the city's needs as a whole in choosing an endorsee. Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.subversivepictures.com http://www.smokeoutgary.org 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] Minneapolis Crime RT/McL

2005-05-12 Thread Dan
through my house! I don't think it's buyers doing the shooting. Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.subversivepictures.com http://www.smokeoutgary.org - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; mpls@mnforum.org Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2005 8:57 AM Subject

[Mpls] Retraction, Apology - Gary Schiff

2005-05-16 Thread Dan
. It appears that I was mistaken about Gary Schiff's involvement in the leaf blower ban issue. My apologies to Gary and the Minneapolis Issues Forum members. Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.subversivepictures.com http://www.smokeoutgary.org REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http

Re: [Mpls] 2nd suit against smoking ban filed

2005-05-23 Thread Dan
fudging their sales figures? Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.subversivepictures.com http://www.smokeoutgary.org Boycott the ACS http://www.nycclash.com/ACSBoycott.html REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation

Re: [Mpls] Freeway ramp meters in Minneapolis

2005-05-25 Thread Dan
and even intersections. This is a real problem I've observed for some time. Solution: Turn off the meters! Dan McGrath http://www.subversivepictures.com http://www.smokeoutgary.org REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member

Re: [Mpls] RE: Another DT restaurant closes

2005-10-21 Thread Dan
have been around for generations) will be gone forever. That's the typical result of greed. When you try to have it all, you end up with nothing. Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.shegstad.us REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think

Re: [Mpls] On the smoking ban and Porter's

2005-10-30 Thread Dan
that were voluntarily smoke-free before the ban was implemented. 50. There were choices. Presently, we have choices between vegetarian restaurants, and those which serve meat. In the interest of public health, when will that choice be taken away from us? When do all restaurants go meat-free? Dan

Re: [Mpls] Apathy wins the 2005 election

2005-11-09 Thread Dan
the conclusion that it makes no difference. Anyhow, have a drink to Rybak, Schiff, Lilligren, Ostrow, Gordon, Hofstede, Johnson, Samuels, Goodman, Glidden, Remington, Benson, Colvin-Roy and Hodges (while you still can). Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.shegstad.us REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW

Re: [Mpls] Snicker shock?

2005-11-14 Thread Dan
like they've won the lottery. As our services are cut, our taxes go up WAY beyond the rate of inflation. They are learning to do less with more. Where does all the money go?! Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.shegstad.us REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e

Re: [Mpls] Positive campaign?

2005-11-17 Thread Dan
involvement with Zimmerman's run-in with the FBI? He was front and center with that event. I'm a little curious. Positive campaign. Right. Dan McGrath Longfellow 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] A different take on Candidate Lawn Signs

2001-06-21 Thread Dan . Kenney
I'm not a lawyer, but I think some list members are missing the point of the state law that was referenced yesterday. I believe the intent of the law is not to restrict political speech, but to provide candidates with blanket permission to display lawn signs, without violating existing (and

Re: [Mpls] Arrest of pilots with bomb intended for Minneapolisin ND

2001-09-14 Thread Dan Browning
of one passenger as unusual. Authorities searched the plane and a bomb dog alerted on on plane. The bomb squad found nothing, and the detained passenger was allowed to go on his or her way. Dan Browing Reporter Star Tribune 612-673-4493 David Strand [EMAIL PROTECTED] 09/13/01 11:05PM I am

[Mpls] More on estimated market values

2001-12-04 Thread Dan . Kenney
of the Hennepin County Assessor. To learn more about estimated market values and the appeals process, go to: http://www.co.hennepin.mn.us/assessor/assessor.htm Dan Kenney Hale Neighborhood ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E

RE: [Mpls] Minneapolis commercial property taxes

2001-12-21 Thread Dan . Kenney
on net income for Minneapolis office building owners: http://www.mncn.org/bp/TFv3n3.pdf Dan Kenney Hale Neighborhood ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest

Re: [Mpls] The Amazing News - Linda Picone let go from SWJ

2001-12-31 Thread Dan Nordley
and won't be saying that about themselves. -- Dan Nordley Publications Manager Seward Profile, Southeast Angle From: Paul Lohman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2001 11:51:08 -0600 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Mpls] The Amazing News - Linda Picone let go from SWJ I've received some

Re: [Mpls] fiefdoms

2002-02-08 Thread Dan Nordley
democratic butts. Dan Nordley Cooper Center for Neighborhoods board Neighborhood newspaper publisher Biz owner -The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese. From: James E Jacobsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2002 07:40:20 -0600 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject

FW: [Mpls] fiefdoms

2002-02-08 Thread Dan Nordley
I think Paul meant for this to go to the whole list serve, but it just came to my address: Thanks to Dan Nordley for his response to James Jacobsen's comments about neighborhood organizations. I read James post and didn't quite know where to start. Crabbiness, to quote Nordley, seems

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