Re: [UC] Animal Behaviorist in Philadelphia

2008-08-20 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 8/20/2008 11:20:25 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Can anyone recommend an animal behaviorist in Philadelphia? I am going to be living in London from September through January, and my colleague Shenid will be living in my apartment here in

[UC] Extended stay hotels-- highly popular -- and highlly profitable

2008-08-15 Thread Krfapt
The concept has proved to be highly popular -- and highly profitable. That's because extended-stay hotels appeal primarily to business travelers, which means they're less affected by the economic downturns that make leisure travel a luxury. The above from an article in yesterday's

Re: [UC] FW: Hotel hearing at Planning Comnmission

2008-08-14 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 8/14/2008 2:15:06 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Tuesday, August 19th at 1 PM Phila. Planning Commission Meeting On the Agenda traffic study for 40th St. Hotel. Please try to attend The PCPC will review the traffic study submitted by the

Re: [UC] Notary Recommendations

2008-07-23 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 7/23/2008 10:18:30 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Does anyone know the name of a Notary Public anywhere in UC, but preferably in the area near 45th and Baltimore? Thanks If you're willing to walk as far as 45th Spruce, Pauline Borkon -- who

Re: [UC] WARNING - Date-Rape Drug Attack in Our Hood!!

2008-07-16 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 7/15/2008 11:22:41 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: We stayed with her off and on through much of the night until it looked like the drugs were wearing off. This is a horror story -- that could have been a much more serious horror story. In more

[UC] FOCP meeting -- north park revitalizationplan -- clarification of whose plan

2008-07-11 Thread Krfapt
Friends of Clark Park at the Summer Membership Meeting Wednesday, July 16 The latest revitalization plans for Park 'A' (Baltimore to Chester Avenues) will be presented by the landscape architects. This will include a Q A session. Also on the agenda is a sneak peek of this years

Re: [UC] Pennspiracy L I response time to torture requests

2008-07-03 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 7/2/2008 7:43:26 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I don't believe that Nutter and Rendell have drunk the Kool Aid, I just mean that they--Penn--are all over the place and should be subject to the same scrutiny by the media as say Geno's steaks.

[UC] between the Scylla and the Charybdis

2008-07-03 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 7/3/2008 10:08:37 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: roger that. consider penn praxis at the delaware river a high-profile dress rehearsal for penn's development of its holdings along the schuylkill river. and consider that penn praxis was

Re: [UC] trap needed

2008-06-27 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 6/27/2008 9:34:52 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Does anyone have a squirrel or larger humane trap I can borrow ? thanks, linda I borrowed one from Kyle Cassiday a few years back, but he's not on this listserv any more and I don't have his

Re: [UC] Philadelphia Community Acupuncture

2008-06-10 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 6/10/2008 1:21:17 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: ACUPUNCTURE DOES NOT HURT! That's not the impression I got from the description of The Designer in Franz Kafka's In the Penal Colony. Alan Krigman KRF Management 211 S 45th St, Phila PA 19104

Re: [UC] Fw: PW article, catchment and real estate

2008-05-29 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 5/28/2008 7:06:05 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: prostitues, drug addicts and gang members I thought it was whores, drug fiends, and gangbangers. Maybe they toned down the rhetoric to avoid insulting anybody giving off those funky vibes for

[UC] Story in the on-line edition of the University City Review

2008-05-16 Thread Krfapt
The following is currently the lead article in the on-line edition of the University City Review: _http://www.ucreview.com/_ (http://www.ucreview.com/) The vote by the University City Historical Society is groundbreaking. The letter by State Representative Roebuck is gratifying.

Re: [UC] a blow against free speech in Clark Park

2008-05-06 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 5/6/2008 8:56:55 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Metal recycling businesses are now paying $0.14 a pound for scrap iron I am told. That is way up. I have already seen a major increase in guys coming by my shop asking for scrap. Perhaps that is

[UC] ZBA hearing on Campus Inn request for zoning variance -- reminder (w/o poster)

2008-05-05 Thread Krfapt
May 6, 1515 Arch St, 18th floor; try to arrive by 9:00 am (you'll need an ID to get through the security in the building). Opponents of the project may want to download a poster showing their opposition -- and holding it up at the hearing so the Zoning Board can see how overwhelmingly

[UC] ZBA hearing on Campus Inn application for zoning variance -- reminder (w poster)

2008-05-05 Thread Krfapt
May 6, 1515 Arch St, 18th floor; try to arrive by 9:00 am (you'll need an ID to get through the security in the building). . **Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food.

[UC] Colorized version of Karen Allen's great no hotel poster

2008-05-03 Thread Krfapt
I made a colorized version of Karen Allen's no hotel poster, and tried to send it to the list but it didn't go through. I put it temporarily online at _http://www.iconworldwide.com/NID/nohotelposter.jpg_ (http://www.iconworldwide.com/NID/nohotelposter.jpg) ... In case anyone wants to print

[UC] Posters for the Zoning Board Hearing on May 6

2008-04-30 Thread Krfapt
Today's UCReview noted that although the developers of the proposed Campus Inn have said they will ask for a continuance (postponement) of their hearing to have the site in question rezoned from residential to commercial to allow them to proceed, the people on the forefront of the

[UC] Basic rules for siting tall buildings in Philadelphia

2008-04-24 Thread Krfapt
From the blog by Inge Saffron, Inquirer Architecture columnist (_http://changingskyline.blogspot.com/_ (http://changingskyline.blogspot.com/) ) ... architects ... have essentially articulated some useful, basic rules for siting tall buildings in Philadelphia: 1) Bring the buildings to the

Re: [UC] Basic rules for siting tall buildings in Philadelphia

2008-04-24 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 4/24/2008 8:48:00 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: the same david adelman of campus apartments? or just someone else with the same name? The same Al K **Need a new ride? Check out the largest site for U.S. used car listings at AOL

[UC] Can anyone recommend a mechanic for older cars

2008-04-22 Thread Krfapt
The auto mechanic I usually patronize (Lei's on 42nd between Chestnut Market) doesn't feel comfortable doing a job on a late '60s Chevy engine. Not a big job -- a blockage of some kind in the line including the transmitter, a capillary tube, and the gauge -- such that I'm not getting an

[UC] The other proposed hotel zoning debate

2008-04-17 Thread Krfapt
If you didn't already see it in the DN today, you read it first here, on the popu-list , Al Krigman Society Hill hotel hearing shows rifts By CHRIS BRENNAN Philadelphia Daily News_ [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) 215-854-5973 A

[UC] Historical Commission Architectural Committee -- two local items

2008-04-15 Thread Krfapt
Two projects of local interest will be on the agenda for the next meeting of the Historical Commission's architectural Committee. This will be on Tuesday, 22 April 2008 in Room 578, City Hall. The meeting is open to the public. The application materials are available for public review in

[UC] Campus Apts' bad neighbor policy during construction at 4300 Spruce

2008-04-11 Thread Krfapt
Campus Apts, the real force behind the proposed Campus Inn (they're the ones who've sent the letter of intent -- not their front-man, Tom Lussenhop), is currently converting its building at 4300 Spruce into Condos. A few photos serve to show the contempt with which this firm regards its

[UC] Yet another reason why the Campus Inn won't fly (open post to Tom Lussenhop)

2008-03-27 Thread Krfapt
From an article in today's DP about Drexel's expansion plans: Design plans are also in the works for a hotel, which will be located across from 30th Street Station. Drexel will likely decide between proposals from two hotel chains, Marriott Renaissance and Westin, in about three weeks. It's

[UC] Penn's sadly myopic Vision of the Anointed

2008-03-27 Thread Krfapt
From today's DP (Similar story was in the Inquirer) -- emphasis added so you read the good part first: For enquiring minds that want to know, compliments of Al Krigman Planned partnership under fire Initial

Re: [UC] Re: [Ucneighbors] Nailing Advertisements to Trees

2008-03-25 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 3/25/2008 6:05:43 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Joe (I don't scare easy, baby!!) C. How big a deductable do you have on your ER insurance? Enquiring minds want to know Al Krigman **Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the

[UC] The vigilante's lament

2008-03-25 Thread Krfapt
The vigilante's lament Vigilant Joseph went for a stroll, Saw a guy hanging a sign on a poll. Knowing that this was an action unlawful, Joseph approached him and made a fuss awful. The miscreant's ire quite rapidly rose, He sucker-punched Joseph right square in the nose. Oh seekers of justice,

[UC] I guess this guy didn't read the DP's poll

2008-03-24 Thread Krfapt
Op-Ed from today's DP: Compliments of Al Krigman Jim Saksa | The Frankenstein on 40th Street The proposed towering hotel at 40th and Pine streets violates Penn's past promises of responsible urban development

Re: [UC] RE: [Ucneighbors] 40th st, (not yet) : Check out Just a Hotel? For ...

2008-03-24 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 3/24/2008 11:01:01 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: If you think Penn is in the business of being a pimp, why not just say so? Otherwise, this is essentially an attempt to smear by association Oh, c'mon, Bill. She's just trying to introduce a note

Re: [UC] I guess this guy didn't read the DP's poll

2008-03-24 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 3/24/2008 1:33:45 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I don't think the conflict here is simply between the neighbors and penn. I think the conflict is also to be found in shca's hesitancy to stand up for the neighbors it claims to serve, to stand by

Re: [UC] Re: [Ucneighbors] tickets for litter?

2008-03-23 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 3/23/2008 12:27:26 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I didn't have time to work quite so hard, so I just paid mine. Is asking for a hearing what you mean by going to court or are you talking about the next step up the ladder? I've gone to hearings

Re: [UC] Studio 34 Yoga | Healing | Arts

2008-03-21 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 3/21/2008 2:11:30 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I tried sending this out to UnivCity this morning but it didn't seem to work. I apologize if you receive this more than once. Nice write-up in this week's University City Review! Always at your

[UC] More sentiment opposing the Campus Inn

2008-03-19 Thread Krfapt
This week's University City Review has two items expressing more community sentiment in opposition to the proposed Campus Inn: _Coverage of the SHCA Board of Directors meeting, with a presentation by the Woodland Terrace Homeowners Assn_

Re: [UC] In case you were wondering, Campus Inn = Campus Apartments

2008-03-19 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 3/19/2008 5:04:39 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: campus apartments seems to have set up shop along 41st street, from walnut to sansom, with offices occupying the former goodfellas bar and the paris cafe (?) They've become a big organization.

Re: [UC] 40th St Proposal : request for variance from 35' limit to 120' foot ...

2008-03-16 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 3/16/2008 1:35:48 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: But it was the one that opponents choose to attack me as a 'chicken little', instead of as someone who could reasonably anticipate possible unintended consequences of an ill considered project.

[UC] Another of the self-righteous has fallen ... and nobody seems to be weeping

2008-03-13 Thread Krfapt
Another of the self-righteous -- this time, Eliot Spitzer -- has fallen. They do occasionally get their come-uppance. But where was Bill Clinton when Eliot needed the equivalent of it depends on what your definition of 'is' is.? Not to be (too much of a) sexist -- but Kristen seems to fall

[UC] for the record... two fibs and an evasion

2008-03-12 Thread Krfapt
At last night's SHCA Board of Directors' meeting, about 20 minutes was given over to Magali Larson of the Woodland Terrace Homeowners' Association and Tom Lussenhop on behalf of Campus Apartments, on the topic of The Campus Inn. Magali asked the Board to be sure its zoning committee honored

[UC] Questions for Senator Obama

2008-03-12 Thread Krfapt
Another Press release from the Clinton campaign. We ought to hire this guy to ask Tom Lussenhop questions about the Campus Inn. Still non-partisanly (sorry Matt) because the only decent candidate (Ron Paul) is out of the race. Al Krigman In a message dated 3/12/2008 2:19:15 P.M.

[UC] Re: Accurate information [was: Re: ï¿ ½ [UC] Zoning reform]

2008-03-11 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 3/11/2008 1:28:59 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Thanks for providing the link _www.CampusInnUC.com_ (http://www.campusinnuc.com/) It took a long time to load, but provided loads of useful info, presented some new questions, and illustrated that

[UC] Two takes on the robbery at 43rd Spruce

2008-03-11 Thread Krfapt
Two takes on the robbery at 43rd Spruce (first from the DN, next from the Inquirer). Notice the difference in coverage. 1. Seemingly unmentioned, the victim was unhurt. 2. The already caught one of the perps and recovered the stuff bought with the guy's debit credit cards, and

[UC] Re: Philadelphia Historical Commission meeting agenda for 14 March 2008

2008-03-10 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 3/10/2008 10:02:07 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The Philadelphia Historical Commission will hold its 547th Stated Meeting at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, 14 March 2008 in Room 18-022 in the municipal office building at 1515 Arch Street (One Parkway).

Re: [UC] Spring is definitely coming, and so are the baddies ... Home Invasio...

2008-03-10 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 3/10/2008 2:27:57 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Was walking up Spruce St and saw a mess of TV cars and vans, along with police cars, a crime unit van and alot of men in suits being interviewed outside the apartment building at 4311 Spruce

[UC] He couldn't believe that the Campus Inn plan is still being flogged

2008-03-09 Thread Krfapt
Yesterday, I ran into my friend, the poet laureate of the people, Sumner A Ingmark. He's the guy who wrote the memorable poem, about Lussenhop's Folly when I first told him about the plan to build an 11-story hotel in a side yard at 40th Pine Streets. When he learned that the developers

Re: [UC] WINE TASTING tonight at the NEW liquor store, 49th Baltimore, 5-7 ...

2008-03-08 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 3/7/2008 8:09:43 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My concern for the future would be walking in to buy a bottle of wine and finding myself secluded in the middle of a mass of the anointed. Warnings should be given to the public in advance! It's

Re: [UC] Zoning reform (Was: Re:Catching up: results-to-date etc.)

2008-03-08 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 3/7/2008 11:32:17 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The confusion I hear from both sides of the equation -- as much from community residents as from developers -- is they're baffled by the procedures, by what to do next, and by how long it takes to

Re: [UC] Catching up: results-to-date of the Daily Pennsylvanian Poll on Cam...

2008-03-07 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 3/7/2008 1:05:10 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Yes 49% No 44% Unsure 6% I wish I could remember more of my PENN statistics class... but I think the results below do not qualify as a 'win' for either side. In fact I don't think they even meet

Fwd: [UC] citypaper weighs in on Campus Inn vs. doing nothing

2008-03-06 Thread Krfapt
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: UnivCity@list.purple.com Sent: 3/6/2008 5:23:46 P.M. Eastern Standard Time Subj: Re: [UC] citypaper weighs in on Campus Inn vs. doing nothing Tom was the real deal -- Nathaniel Popkin Who marked the deck? Remember, you read it first here, on the popu-list ,

[UC] Penn demonstrates true partnership with the community at last

2008-03-01 Thread Krfapt
From yesterday's DP ... here's the link to read it in the flesh(_http://media.www.dailypennsylvanian.com/media/storage/paper882/news/2008/02/29/News/U.Plans .Sustainable.Penn.Park-3243929.shtml_

Re: [UC] Waiting for the lawyers?

2008-02-28 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 2/28/2008 11:23:51 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: If we don't take on the challenge of helping to redevelop our part of the city, nobody else is going to do it as well as we are going to do it. If we weren't already painfully familiar with the

Re: [UC] Waiting for the lawyers?

2008-02-27 Thread Krfapt
This whole project was doomed from the start, by the same type of thinking that sent several past initiatives in this neighborhood into oblivion. Namely, a poorly conceived plan by people who greatly underestimated the resolve of the overwhelming majority of the people in the community to

Re: [UC] Mixed Reviews for Radian Design

2008-02-26 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 2/26/2008 5:52:15 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: (University Architect) Hollenberg, along with other Penn administrators involved in the project, said they have yet to hear any negative feedback. Uh-huh. Penn and my grandmother (some wags

Re: [UC] Renter-owner conflicts (Was: Re: SCHA Zoning meeting DVD)

2008-02-22 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 2/21/2008 10:43:20 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: it turns out anyone can have a stake, and everyone feels their stake is just as important as the next guy's. This issue of standing is important in zoning matters, of course. In this case, I

Re: Precedent: comparisons to the Fairfax [was: Re: [UC] Classes of Voters]

2008-02-21 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 2/20/2008 8:05:57 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Except , of course, to purchase the parcel in the first place! Yes... but you forgot to mention, as the Real Estate Dept's Esaul Sanchez so eloquently pointed out at the meeting last week, a parcel

Re: [UC] Classes of Voters, was SCHA Zoning meeting DVD

2008-02-21 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 2/20/2008 10:50:13 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: All I said is that it bothers me that there is a significant population of individuals who aren’t very invested in this community because they don’t expect to be here long, yet due to sheer numbers

Re: [UC] A pause in the debate for an important, if trashy, announcement

2008-02-20 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 2/20/2008 12:31:12 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: is this what you meant, al? how does it apply to the proposed hotel? The concept is often (but not exclusively) applied when someone purchases property then lets it lie fallow or allows it to

Re: [UC] Public report

2008-02-20 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 2/20/2008 4:29:41 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Sounds like parsing of words to me: you didn't read the fine print!. Seems like they've painted themselves into a corner and are now trying to back out it. If UCD is not going to forward every

[UC] I don't know about you, but I'm finding our popu-list more revealing now that...

2008-02-20 Thread Krfapt
Gosh. I don't know about anybody else, but I'm finding our popu-list much more revealing now that the sweetbarkingcheesers are back. I didn't realize how helpful the nit-picking, misdirection, and parsing to death of subtle nuances were in understanding people until the nit-pickers,

Re: [UC] Campus Inn questionnaire (not poll) results

2008-02-19 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 2/19/2008 4:02:46 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This 2:9 ratio yields a multiplier of 4.5. So if a survey of a proposed business project yields 12 positive and 50 negative unsolicited responses from end-users, the weighted responses are 54

Re: [UC] Polling about the Proposed Hotel

2008-02-18 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 2/17/2008 11:18:20 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am still curious about the results of the poll that Al Krigman proposed about some weeks ago Roger Al wrote: I previously posted a questionnaire (see below -- not a poll or survey) about

[UC] Campus Inn questionnaire (not poll) results

2008-02-18 Thread Krfapt
No time like the present (especially because I figured out how to share the results without giving away the names or email addresses of the participants). Go to _www.icodat.com/c-i.htm_ (http://www.icodat.com/c-i.htm) . Then click on each of the links to get the tabulations. Al Krigman

[UC] A pause in the debate for an important, if trashy, announcement

2008-02-17 Thread Krfapt
Now, a brief pause in the one-sided debate (everybody against, nobody for) Lussenhop's Folly, to bring you an important announcement. Monday is Presidents day. No trash pickup -- and it will be one day late the rest of the week. Also, no mail, banks are closed, etc. All right. Back to the

[UC] Application to ZBA for the restaurant with live entertainment

2008-02-15 Thread Krfapt
Did anybody notice on whose behalf the application for certification to operate a restaurant with live entertainment (you know, not a strip club... a guitar or piano player) was submitted to the Zoning Board? Not Tom Lussenhop, but Ed Datz of the Penn Real Estate Dept. It was denied, in

Re: [UC] Independent Video Library changes

2008-02-15 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 2/15/2008 3:54:08 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I was at the store last night. It makes me nostalgic for when comics were cheap enough to afford with out a thought. Jim I guess it's showing my age. But, when I was into comic books, they cost a

[UC] Helping a neighbor...

2008-02-15 Thread Krfapt
Does anyone know Jeffrey Heit and Luisa Boverini of 224 St Marks Square? They are applying to Construct rear deck, cut door, and legalize gate and parking area on their house. Because of the historic designation, they will appear before what we have learned are the irrelevant preliminary

Re: [UC] Dance floor and live entertainment

2008-02-15 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 2/15/2008 4:15:14 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: One thing, Hilton has nothing to do with any of this. That's a brand, like many other possible ones simply bought by the developer to attract guests. The brand is promised that the new hotel with

[UC] Phishing or legitimate notices?

2008-02-15 Thread Krfapt
You've probably gotten notices that look like they're from banks or other places, telling you to contact them for one reason or another about your account. Sometimes, you don't have an account there, so you know they're phony. But sometimes, at random, they hit you with a place where you do

Re: [UC] Independent Video Library changes - Where?

2008-02-15 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 2/15/2008 6:00:29 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Wow, you grew up in Guatemala City? In those days, there wasn't all that much difference between Guatamala City and Dorchester Mass. About the same levels of income, the same proportions of

[UC] Vote in the Daily Pennsylvanian's Lussenhop's Folly poll

2008-02-15 Thread Krfapt
The DP has a quickie poll on its front page today -- which should be up all weekend. Go to _http://www.dailypennsylvanian.com/_ (http://www.dailypennsylvanian.com/) -- and you'll find the poll on the front page. It's not really meaningful, but it's another link in the chain. If only Penn

Re: [UC] From the DP: Area 'unanimously' opposes hotel

2008-02-14 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 2/14/2008 1:31:04 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: _http://media.www.dailypennsylvanian.com/media/storage/paper882/news/2008/02/1 4/News/Area-unanimously.Opposes.Hotel-3209379.shtml?reffeature=htmlemaileditio n_

Re: [UC] Regarding the proposed hotel project

2008-02-13 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 2/13/2008 4:12:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I respectfully disagree. How we got here is indeed important. If mistakes were made regarding advertising previous meetings then those meetings should be held again and advertised correctly.

[UC] Does anyone know about Lussenhop's hiring a law firm for its zoning application?

2008-02-05 Thread Krfapt
I recall from somewhere, but now can't find a reference to confirm it, that Lussenhop engaged Klehr, Harrison, one of the city's powerhouse and most 'connected' law firms, to shepherd his application for a zoning variance at 40th Pine through what he hopes will be approval. Does anyone

Re: [UC] Does anyone know about Lussenhop's hiring a law firm for its zoning ...

2008-02-05 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 2/5/2008 1:05:53 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Has anyone responded to your question about a relationship between this firm and the developers of the over night stay Hilton? I need to go out now, but now I'm also very curious. Thanks for any

Re: [UC] Who is the Spruce Hill zoning committee?

2008-02-03 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 2/3/2008 8:40:01 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Does anyone know the names of the individuals? I think this is the list of inividuals... not 100% sure. Barry Grossbach; Bob and Nancy Behr; Brett Feldman; Eli Massar; Janet Finin; John Barrett; Keally

[UC] U of P Trustees Approval for the Campus Inn needed?

2008-01-23 Thread Krfapt
The article in today's DP and the one that appeared a month or so ago both included statements that the Penn Trustees would have to give their approval for the Campus Inn proposal. Presumably because it would involve the ground-lease of Penn-owned property on a long-term basis and something

[UC] Campus Inn proposal to be presented to the Friends of 40th St on Friday, 1/25

2008-01-19 Thread Krfapt
Friday, January 25 Oshiver Community Room, 3901 Market Street 8:00am - 9:30am This month, Tom Lussenhop will be presenting his proposed hotel development for 40th and Pine Streets, and Captain Joe Fischer of Penn Police will be discussing several of UPPD's new initiatives. Hope to see

Re: [UC] new Lowe's opening nearby

2008-01-18 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 1/17/2008 8:52:20 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Wooded lot in the middle of the block between Spruce Locust, 44th and 45th? Sorry -- I meant Spruce Locust, 44th and Melville. Al **Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in

Re: [UC] The hotel story in the Review

2008-01-17 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 1/17/2008 11:24:25 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The University of Pennsylvania real estate wolves are not trying to be a partner with West Philly or the city of Philadelphia. How can this be? Last year, at one of those informative give-and-take

Re: [UC] new Lowe's opening nearby

2008-01-17 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 1/17/2008 4:30:56 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Great, another suburban-style big-box shopping center full of nationally-owned businesses. Can't wait. Hey, Frank. Be grateful. It's not being built by a former Penn Real Estate hot shot in the

[UC] 1500 to 2300 small and two big new reasons why the Campus Inn is a bad idea

2008-01-15 Thread Krfapt
The following appeared in yesterday's Inquirer. It projects 1500 new hotel rooms in Philadelphia by 2010, and two new hotels in University City (see boldface emphasis added). Whether the two University City projects includes or are in addition to the hotel to be built by Drexel and the

Re: [UC] high efficiency boilers?

2008-01-04 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 1/3/2008 10:45:15 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Does anyone have a condensing boiler? Do you like it? Do you have a sense of how much your heating bills dropped, if at all? One thing to think about when weighing high-tech vs conventional is

Re: [UC] Vietnam Café Opening

2008-01-04 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 1/3/2008 6:47:02 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Anyway, he said Vietnam Café should open by January 21st. What's the address? Always at your service ready for pho, Al Krigman **Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in

[UC] Sound vaguely familiar? From the Washington Times -- 11/18/07

2008-01-01 Thread Krfapt
For ye of little faith: _http://washingtontimes.com/article/20071118/METRO/80046/1004/Metro_ (http://washingtontimes.com/article/20071118/METRO/80046/1004/Metro) Al Krigman (Happy New year to all) Fear of eminent domain grips PG hamlet November

Re: [UC] FCC dissenter speaks about process

2007-12-31 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 12/31/2007 8:26:37 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Has our neighborhood stood up to several years of this same type of contemptuous anti-democratic process; these corporate bullying tactics, by Penn and their cronies? West Philly is going down to

[UC] Nice article on St Francis de Sales School in today's DN

2007-12-24 Thread Krfapt
_Click here: MIRACLE ON 47TH STREET | Philadelphia Daily News | 12/24/2007_ (http://www.philly.com/dailynews/gallery/20071224_MIRACLE_ON_47TH_STREET.html) **See AOL's top rated recipes

[UC] Confidential to those favoring Lussenhop's Folly as a way to save Sloane House

2007-12-24 Thread Krfapt
Don't kid yourself. Money talks. Read about it in the Sunday Inquirer _Click here: Ruling aside, center razing 2 buildings | Philadelphia Inquirer | 12/23/2007_ (http://ww w.philly.com/inquirer/local/20071223_Ruling_aside__center_razing_2_buildings.html) Al Krigman Left of Ivan Grozny

Re: [UC] Squirrel trap needed immediately

2007-12-16 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 12/16/2007 8:18:53 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I need to borrow a squirrel-size humane trap asap. Trying to rescue a stray kitten. Yes, I already have a larger trap, which we've tried using, with no success. I can pick up any time. Sooner is

Re: [UC] USPS delivery issues

2007-12-13 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 12/13/2007 4:29:25 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Over the past few months I have been having serious issues with mail delivery as have other residents in my apartment complex. I have lived at 4840 Pine St. for about 5 years and it was never

Re: [UC] USPS delivery issues

2007-12-13 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 12/13/2007 6:48:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This raises a question: if we're going to place the blame on a particular post office (namely Kingsessing/19143), does the quality of postal service markedly change when one crosses Spruce (heading

Re: [UC] Jannie's coup

2007-12-07 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 12/6/2007 10:24:51 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: For a view of a complex and sophisticated governmental partnership crafted by Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell -- from a perspective that is not Center-City-centric -- take a look at today's

[UC] Hotel already planned for Cira Center

2007-12-07 Thread Krfapt
I just remembered that a 225-room hotel is already planned for the Cira Center South Walnut Street Tower -- as part of the project for the newly acquired Penn Property east of campus. If there's really a need for an extended-stay hotel, part of this could certainly be devoted to that

[UC] Article in today's DP about Campus Inn proposed for 40th Pine

2007-12-06 Thread Krfapt
There's an article in today's DP about the Campus Inn proposed for 40th Pine. You can read it at: _DP Campus Inn article_ (http://media.www.dailypennsylvanian.com/media/storage/paper882/news/2007/12/06/News/Developers.Want.To.Pass.Go .Collect.200.Neighborhood.Hesitant-3136122.shtml) .

[UC] You gotta admire their chutzpah.

2007-12-03 Thread Krfapt
You gotta admire the Penn administration's chutzpah. They spend millions for the perception if not the reality of safety and security, then say * crimes on campus - even those perpetrated by students - [are] 'inevitable' * things that happen in and around the campus are

[UC] Why doesn't the campus inn questionnaire website say more about the proposal?

2007-11-28 Thread Krfapt
A few people have asked why the website with the community opinion questionnaires (_www.campus-inn.blogspot.com_ (http://www.campus-inn.blogspot.com) ) doesn't have more information about exactly what's being proposed. The reason is that we can't find anything in writing other than what's

[UC] Man shot, killed inside University City strip club

2007-11-27 Thread Krfapt
Posted without comment, in the public interest Al Krigman (here's the link ... in case anyone thinks I inserted a 'prince Harry in the following) Man shot, killed inside University City strip club By Barbara Boyer Inquirer Staff Writer - 11/26/07 A fight inside a University City strip club

[UC] WARNING: East of 40th St, it's a jungle

2007-11-27 Thread Krfapt
WARNING to any Philadelphia residents thinking about venturing east of 40th Street on their own: Page 4, Daily News Penn Ex-Prof: I killed my wife during an argument Page 5, Daily News Penn senior, 21, is charged with burglary, stalking Page 6, Daily News Gunman shot dead by Penn Police

[UC] Owners' responsibility for tenants' behavior -- Koko Bongo Wizzards

2007-11-27 Thread Krfapt
When the application for a zoning permit to operate a liquor store at the former Rite-Aid building (42XX Walnut) was a hot topic, a point made favoring the change was that the owner of the property was very responsible so the scene outside the Market Street liquor store wouldn't be repeated

[UC] Campus Inn questionnaires for those on all sides of the issue

2007-11-27 Thread Krfapt
I previously posted a questionnaire (see below -- not a poll or survey) about reasons why opponents of the proposed Campus Inn were opposed to the project. A number of people, rightfully, jumped all over me for doing something for opponents and not giving supporters of the project an

[UC] Sam Olshin is no Frank Geary or Le Corbusier... but

2007-11-23 Thread Krfapt
Sam Olshin is no Frank Geary or Le Corbusier... and what he's shown at his informal presentations so far are pedestrian rather than genius architecture. But an a review of Architecture of the Absurd in today's Wall Street Journal has a lot to say about the mess he'll make with Lussenhop's

Re: [UC] Studying Closely

2007-11-23 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 11/23/2007 1:17:25 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It is an excellent photo, Ray. Ditto the thanks. The proposed Lussenhop's Folly is even worse than this, of course. The Radian extends away from those dinky properties where

Re: [UC] How developers work (Was: Re: What you mean 'public', community man?)

2007-11-21 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 11/21/2007 10:56:23 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, : Anthony West wrote: Lussenhop isn't doing anything abnormal or substandard as he goes about the process of seeking his project. [EMAIL PROTECTED] responded (is it normal . )^n Many developers do things like this as

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