[UC] Happy Thanksgiving (if embedded images still go through) -- from Al Krigman

2007-11-21 Thread Krfapt
Thanksgiving, by Doris Lee (1935) **Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop000301)

Re: [UC] New mystery zoning item

2007-11-17 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 11/17/2007 1:58:57 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The area includes several stores, a few apartments, a laundromat, a vacant lot, the Restaurant School, and the closed Rite-Aid, among other things, so there are many possibilities. Anyone knowing what

Re: [UC] New mystery zoning item

2007-11-17 Thread Krfapt
For people (a) worried (b) happy about the liquor store... here's what's in the Philadelphia Code about what can go into a location with C-3 zoning without a certificate from the Zoning Board (and therefore without a hearing): (.3) That the following uses shall not require a Zoning Board of

[UC] An on-line petition and statement of concern, not a survey

2007-11-16 Thread Krfapt
Please accept my apology if there's been any confusion on something I posted the other day. I announced (or thought I did) this list that I had put a petition on line, for people in the community to use to express concerns about the proposal for the extended-stay hotel at 40th

[UC] Express your concerns about the proposed 40th Pine project on-line

2007-11-14 Thread Krfapt
_Click here _ ( http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=kQBIJJQA5FvBVjpvgKR_2bCg_3d_3d) to get to a website where you can express your concerns on-line about the 40th Pine project. (For reference: _http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=kQBIJJQA5FvBVjpvgKR_2bCg_3d_3d_

[UC] Sumner hits the big time

2007-11-14 Thread Krfapt
Move over, Edward Lear. University City's own poet laureate, the immortal Sumner A Ingmark, has hit the big time. His venerable verse, Tomfoolery, which made its debut on our own humble little uncensored listserv, has been picked up by none other than the widely-read,

Re: [UC] Re: [Ucneighbors] added details on the 400 S. 40th proposal

2007-11-14 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 11/14/2007 12:00:27 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: does anybody have any ideas for what to do at halftime? besides marching in formation? or locker-room deals? For starters, go to the on-line petition and register your qualms about the project.

[UC] Let's not forget the chance for a discussion tonite with the proposed developers

2007-11-13 Thread Krfapt
With all the give-and-take on the topic of the proposed hotel at 40th Pine/Baltimore, nobody reminded the list about the fact that Tom Lussenhop is slated to be on the agenda of the SHCA meeting this evening (7:30 pm at the Spruce Hill Christian School, 42nd Baltimore). The sign in the

Re: [UC] 11-Story Hilton Hotel vs the new La Quinta Inn Suites at PHL

2007-11-13 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 11/13/2007 9:05:51 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: But yes, it was La Quinta that was mentioned Does anyone know whether La Quinta is a union or a non-union operator, and/or whether the firm doing the construction at the airport was a union or a

Re: [UC] the shadow knows

2007-11-13 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 11/13/2007 11:42:36 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Wouldn't seasons of the year and Daylight/Standard Time variations factor in? I do know that the Earth's axis is at a different angle to the Sun during the different seasons, and that because the

Re: [UC] Messages from Roger - TESTING

2007-11-12 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 11/12/2007 2:56:27 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: And when I'm on the water board, will I be naked or will I get to wear a hood? If the former, would that be considered torture for the torturers? Who said I have no sense of humor (or the

Re: [UC] UCHS Prior Statement Regarding Historic Preservation

2007-11-12 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 11/12/2007 4:39:19 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Please take note of the extreme language used to describe the enclosing of a porch. Please also note the opinions offered on how that one alteration would impact the overall area. If that type of

Re: [UC] 11-Story Hilton Hotel

2007-11-12 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 11/12/2007 5:14:18 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Paying $5 million for the 43rd Street lot is great for the seller and the real estate agents, but what will the buyer have to build there to cover the costs of the land, building the improvements,

Re: [UC] 11-Story Hilton Hotel

2007-11-12 Thread Krfapt
Something I forgot to add: I wrote, before, something that suggested the Real Estate people at Penn might not know what they're doing. An interesting proof of this came up in connection with The Radian being built as student housing in the 3900 block of Walnut Street. When this project

Re: [UC] 40th Street Inn : Huge Change demands public meetings and open disco...

2007-11-11 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 11/11/2007 1:30:17 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: 40th Street Inn : Huge Change demands public meetings and open discourse Liz others: I have it from a reliable source that the project developers will make a presentation at the SHCA annual

[UC] Who can attend/vote at the SHCA meeting on Tuesday/Campus Inn presentation

2007-11-11 Thread Krfapt
Several people have asked me off-list whether they can participate in the SHCA meeting this Tuesday (Spruce Hill Christian School -- 42nd Baltimore -- 7:30 pm), if they're not an SHCA member. I don't recall SHCA ever turning anyone away who wasn't a paid-up member. So, presumably anybody can

Re: [UC] Re: [Ucneighbors] Polling place regulations

2007-11-08 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 11/8/2007 5:43:50 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I recall from my training that a poll worker may not show a voter who to vote for inside the polling place. As a former duly-elected and highly-trained Judge of Elections (just ask Matt Wolfe

Re: [UC] Fwd: [Ucneighbors] 1st Thursday update on the 40th St. hotel proposa...

2007-11-02 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 11/2/2007 10:08:02 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I think it's interesting that this wasn't posted to *this* list. Yes... because both Lussenhop and Tony glossed over the part that a number of people on this list find objectionable -- and that

[UC] Why I'm concerned about police deployment

2007-10-31 Thread Krfapt
In a previous posting, I expressed concern about the police deployment with respect to the killing that occurred outside of Koko Bongo on Sunday morning. Having 10 cops there because there had been an altercation the previous week seemed excessive -- and I wonder whether this heavy police

[UC] DP: no police misconduct in local gunfight

2007-10-30 Thread Krfapt
Shooting at 38th and Chestnut: Evidence points to no police misconduct in local gunfight Katie Karas Philadelphia Police officials are not investigating possible police misconduct in the death of Lamar Bembry because they have evidence showing that Bembry, who was shot and killed by

[UC] Three news reports on the shooting at Koko Bongo over the weekend

2007-10-29 Thread Krfapt
Channel 6, the DN, and the Inky all covered the trouble at Koko Bongo over the weekend, at which one patron died and one police officer was wounded. For convenience, I put all three reports online together at _www.nonid.blogspot.com_ (http://www.nonid.blogspot.com) ; it's the first item.

Re: [UC] Three news reports on the shooting at Koko Bongo over the weekend

2007-10-29 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 10/29/2007 11:26:58 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: also reported in today's dp (top story on front page), followed by the usual anonymous online comments from people posing as penn parents/alums... http://tinyurl.com/2omp5r I missed that ...

[UC] Officer Wounded, Suspect Killed -- on 38th between Chestnut Ludlow

2007-10-28 Thread Krfapt
The item below is from Channel 6 News Notes (from me, not Channel 6): 1. Sandra Van Hankel, the police officer (not a sargeant) who was injured, operates out of the University City Ministation -- so some community residents may know her. 2. The way this was reported -- and I'm

Re: [UC] Re: Best Places for Breakfast in UC]

2007-10-27 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 10/27/2007 1:03:23 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Pier One is on Baltimore Ave, North side, several doors west of 45th Street (across from the gas station). Yes. And it's an example of a hard-working entrepreneur (Pamala Williams -- to whom

[UC] Fw: Reminder: Friends of 40th Street Meeting Tomorrow

2007-10-26 Thread Krfapt
From: _PennPraxis_ (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2007 12:32 PM Subject: Reminder: Friends of 40th Street Meeting Tomorrow Dear Friends, This is to remind everyone that our monthly meeting for the Friends of

[UC] Breaking news about the Friends of 40th Street Meeting

2007-10-26 Thread Krfapt
Breaking news about the Friends of 40th Street Meeting Tom Lussenhop failed to show up to talk about the extended-stay hotel project at 40th between Pine Baltimore.. There may be some hope that the message from the community has gotten through to the anointed. Always at your

Re: FW: [UC] Fw: Reminder: Friends of 40th Street Meeting Tomorrow

2007-10-26 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 10/26/2007 12:41:38 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Penn Praxis sent an e-mail yesterday that Al forwarded to the list today, and it said that the meeting was Friday Oct 26 from 8-9:30am. Karen Mr. Lussenhop and at least one other person told me

Re: [UC] local historical designation of 40th and Pine properties

2007-10-25 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 10/24/2007 9:05:41 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: 400 S 40th St 11/1/1973 And this is the property in question. Al K ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

[UC] Can you pull up something from the DP archives for us?

2007-10-25 Thread Krfapt
Laserbeam: Can you pull up something from the DP archives for us? I don't seem to be able to access it and you apparently have a better filing system than I do. In the DP of Feb 17 2006, in an article about the Radian -- which is now being built at 40th Walnut -- they quoted Penn's

Re: [UC] Secretary of the Interior's standards for rehab

2007-10-24 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 10/24/2007 1:31:05 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: As I understand it, when the property was purchased in 2004, no one involved knew that the building was on the local register, so they weren't anticipating renovation costs for the Italianate

Re: [UC] 40th Street Hotel letter - an interesting reply

2007-10-23 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 10/22/2007 11:59:09 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My point was in regards to whether or not it's more beneficial to the process and the community for the developer to know the concerns of the community prior to the meeting. If Penn or it's

Re: [UC] architectural committee report

2007-10-23 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 10/23/2007 4:43:54 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It was asserted that the Spruce Hill Civic Ass. zoning committee held two open and public forums about Penn's plan. Mr Barry Grosbach was present but did not correct this or speak. Some of our

Re: [UC] 40th Street Hotel letter - an interesting reply

2007-10-22 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 10/21/2007 11:49:42 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hopefully without taking sides in this issue.I'm curious about your concern. Why is it better to surprise the developer with your concerns? It seems to me that providing the developer with

[UC] West Philly Town Hall Meeting

2007-10-22 Thread Krfapt
In addition to the mayoral forum tonite at 4225 Chestnut, there's a West Philly Town Hall Meeting with presumptive-Mayor-elect Michael Nutter and other community leaders at the West Philadelphia YMCA, 5120 Chestnut St, on Wednesday 10/25, 6:50 to 8:30. RSVP to 215-545-9700. Always at

[UC] a good visual perspective on the site at 40th Pine

2007-10-20 Thread Krfapt
You can get a good perspective on the site at 40th Pine and its surroundings, then decide for yourself whether you think the proposed 10-story hotel will add to, detract from, or not affect the visual aesthetics of the area Go to _http://maps.live.com/_ (http://maps.live.com/) type

[UC] Remember the West Philadelphia Mayoral Forum, Monday evening

2007-10-20 Thread Krfapt
Remember to attend the West Philadelphia Mayoral Forum this monday, 7:00 pm at the Intercultural Family Services Inc building, 4225 Chestnut Street. They'd like as many questions submitted in advance as possible. Send them by email to Bob Christian of the University City Review (who will be

[UC] Date of PHC's Architectural Committee meeting -- correction

2007-10-19 Thread Krfapt
I unintentionally inserted some ambiguity into my posting about the Historical Commission's Architectural Committee meeting with the plans for a 10-story hotel at 40th Pine. Here's the official announcement. This is a good opportunity to help move this lovely addition to our

Re: [UC] Stop the hotel and SHCA

2007-10-18 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 10/18/2007 12:35:00 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: When Tom Lussenhop brought this proposal to them, their reaction should have been to reject it out of hand. Lussenhop wanted something that would destroy the character of the community forever;

Re: [UC] University City tourism video

2007-10-17 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 10/16/2007 11:40:15 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Mine's better. http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1474992351211031065 Indeed, it's a whole lot better. Brian has captured the essence of springtime in Clark Park. The UC promo video

[UC] An alternate town watch is being formed

2007-10-17 Thread Krfapt
The VSP Foundation is forming a Philadelphia Police Clergy townwatch which will cover a large area of West Philadelphia. For anyone interested , there's a meeting Thursday at 7:00PM, 52nd and Pine. Al Krigman ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

Re: [UC] STOP the 40th St Hotel Proposal‏

2007-10-17 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 10/17/2007 12:55:38 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: 40th Street Hotel Proposal a Dangerous Idea Karen Allen, University City Good letter, Karen. And, Mary Goodman's disapproval of the project -- also published in the Review -- is squarely on

Re: [UC] STOP the 40th St Hotel Proposal?

2007-10-17 Thread Krfapt
The proposal for the restoration of the house and the construction of the hotel will be heard by the architectural committee of the Historical Commission on Thursday, Oct 23. This item is scheduled for 12:15 pm in the Historical Commission Conference Room, Rm 578 City Hall. There will be

[UC] Philadelphia police clergy town watch meeting

2007-10-17 Thread Krfapt
The address for the Town Watch Meet I mentioned earlier, is 420 S. 52nd St. (52nd and Osage Ave.) at the Living Waters Christian Center. (a small church.) 7:00pm. Marty Cabry is involved, as is Van Stone (Van is a prime mover in it -- very active in the 50th Street area. This is meant to

[UC] Bad enough that UCD has a Philadelphia Police officer carrying its card

2007-10-16 Thread Krfapt
It's bad enough that UCD has (or had, I don't know whether he's been ordered to stop) Lt John McCurdy of the Philadelphia Police Dept carrying its business card... they also have him listed on their website as a UCD Staff member. This is outrageous. I wonder whether the Police Commissioner

[UC] Re: FOCP Nominating Committee slate

2007-10-16 Thread Krfapt
In response to several requests, I have received the following as the list of nominees for office at FOCP for the coming year. It was noted that this is current but in a state of flux. Al Krigman President: Frank Chance Vice President: Chris Leswing Treasurer: Bill Moriarty Secretary:

Re: [UC] FoCP Fall Membership Meeting Oct. 17

2007-10-14 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 10/14/2007 10:34:18 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: We need to choose leadership for our beloved park for the next year. It's not an easy task and we want to hear from all Members and all residents in this community. Is there a slate ??? Enquiring

[UC] FoCP Fall Membership Meeting Oct. 17

2007-10-14 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 10/14/2007 4:58:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Still pulling it together. Come to the meeting and see who's running. It would be good for everyone to knoe beforehand. Defuse some of the criticism which would otherwise be inevitable. Might also

Re: Re: [UC] Transparency and openness … are the =?WIND...

2007-10-13 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 10/12/2007 7:17:55 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Tell this to President Bush and Vice President Cheney, too. I'll take them aside at the state dinner next month for the Margrave of Brandenburg. Or, their moles on the UC list may let them know

[UC] Transparency and openness … are the backbone of our culture -- but not at Penn

2007-10-12 Thread Krfapt
Below is an article from today's DP (the emphasis in one sentence is added). It may help explain why transparency and openness are so painfully absent at UCD -- being a surrogate that marches to the University's beat. Something else that's interesting. note the statement by Anne Klein, 'The

[UC] I've been advised offlist that...

2007-10-12 Thread Krfapt
I've been advised offlist (noch besser) by ally and adversary alike that my assumption about the relationship between the crisis management expert (Anne Klein) and UCD's flackette was incorrect. Lori Klein Brennan is the daughter of Patti Brennan -- a restaurant PR specialist. mea culpa

[UC] Not exactly an Ode on a Grecian Urn

2007-10-11 Thread Krfapt
Because with big plans they're obsessed, The anointed are now quite distressed, By people assorted Who want those plans thwarted And won't by a rant be impressed. -- Sumner A Ingmark ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

Re: [UC] Streets corridor money draws a Council crowd

2007-10-11 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 10/11/2007 10:07:33 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Here's some good news Thanks, Melani. I missed that article. Do you know how much of the money is coming to our area, and for which corridors in particular? Also, do you know which

Re: [UC] City Avenue - a BID is celebrated

2007-10-11 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 10/11/2007 10:24:57 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Here's an interesting article (from yesterday's Inquirer) on a BID in an area with some similarities to (university involvement), and a lot of differences from (crosses city boundaries, has

[UC] An independent condemnation of UCD and the NID (compliments of Al Krigman)

2007-10-09 Thread Krfapt
Burean-Lucien Blackwell City instead of University City?; Lewis Harris, Jr. By Van Stone SCOOP U.S.A. - Friday, October 5, 2007, page 11 It’s good-and-ready time for poor and low-income people in Philadelphia to stop making excuses about the down conditions of their neighborhoods. Every

Re: [UC] An independent condemnation of UCD and the NID (compliments of Al Kr...

2007-10-09 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 10/9/2007 11:01:06 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, MLamond writes: Where's the link to this publication and article, Al? With a link, we can be sure this isn't a spoof, like your doctored article about Prince Charles coming to Clark Park

[UC] Oh, OK, I'll answer Melani's question before she goes completely on tilt

2007-10-09 Thread Krfapt
Oh, all right. I don't want Melani to bust a valve letting the steam out of her pici-like little ears. The meeting at which there was a sea of NO-HD buttons, which marked the turning point at which Councilwoman Blackwell ceased to believe that SHCA was the representative voice of the

Re: [UC] Re: Al's reply, or why many folks gave up on this list - Melani's foot

2007-10-09 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 10/9/2007 12:53:18 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Al, you keep making references to Melani's foot. Do you have a foot fetish? I've never heard you refer to Liz as heavy handed, err, footed. Craig: Those messages were private -- offlist --

[UC] Oh, OK, I'll answer --whoops, small mistake (what's a block among friends?)

2007-10-09 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 10/9/2007 3:36:04 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Damn. I love that building at 41st Pine. I take pictures of it all the time. Penn is also destroying their one patch of green not on Locust walk by building housing on Hill Field at 33rd and

[UC] Frequency distribution of UCD contributors contributions

2007-10-08 Thread Krfapt
Based on the listing of contributors in UCD's Spring/Summer Quest. Note: contributions are shown on a logarithmic scale; a linear scale compressed the low-end contributions too much for good visualization purposes. The total number of contributors was 304. A combination of individual

Re: [UC] Frequency distribution of UCD contributors contributions

2007-10-08 Thread Krfapt
Whew ... that histogram didn't come through very well. Here it is as an attached htm file (which any browser can open) Al K ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

[UC] try this...

2007-10-08 Thread Krfapt
** See what's new at http://www.aol.com inline: Untitled.jpg

Re: [UC] Interesting item about UC Community Stakeholders in today's UCReview

2007-10-06 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 10/5/2007 7:30:58 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Doesn't this also mean that we also have to remember that non-joiners are not the superior group of citizens either; they don't have the greater right to berate joiners and the groups they join?

Re: FW: [UC] Interesting item about UC Community Stakeholders in today's UCRe...

2007-10-06 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 10/6/2007 11:06:29 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: why, yes, we have. and it says so, with emphasis, right on ucd's website: Funding for UCD's programs and services comes exclusively from *voluntary* contributions from University City businesses,

[UC] West Philadelphia Mayoral Candidates Forum -- poster

2007-10-05 Thread Krfapt
At the risk of evoking Chris Hibbard's venom, I put the poster for the Oct 22 West Philadelphia Mayoral Candidates Forum online so a copy would be readily available to everybody. Of course, I committed what the anointed will probably consider the sin of uploading it to my own company

[UC] UC Community Stakeholders -- posted on behalf of Tony West

2007-10-04 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 10/3/2007 10:29:20 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have been unable to post on UC-list, although I still receive its emails. --Tony University City Community Stakeholders is a name of convenience for a non-organization. Our sole mission is to

[UC] Mayoral Forum for West Philadelphia Residents

2007-10-03 Thread Krfapt
As a follow-up to the preliminary announcement I sent the UC list a few weeks back, attached is a poster about the Mayoral Forum for West Philadelphia Residents. This will be held at IFSI, 4225 Chestnut St, on Oct 22 at 7:30 pm. Please note: 1. Seating is limited so to ensure

[UC] Interesting item about UC Community Stakeholders in today's UCReview

2007-10-03 Thread Krfapt
Today's UCReview ran an informative item about the University City Community Stakeholders, spearheaded by Sharif Ali Tony West. As everybody knows, I agree with their objections to the lack of transparency in the way UCD operates, especially with respect to the proposal to implement a NID

Re: [UC] Who do sworn officers of the Philadelphia Police report to?

2007-10-01 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 10/1/2007 12:11:08 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: why doesn't ucd just go away? Because Wendell Lewis, the Flackette, Carolyn Blackwell-Hewitt, and others have bigger salaries than they ever dreamed were possible and are fighting desperately to

Re: [UC] Who do sworn officers of the Philadelphia Police report to?

2007-10-01 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 10/1/2007 4:32:07 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: What do you mean we? I don't recall you showing up to volunteer in the Park or helping out with the festivals. Or doing much of anything beyond whingeing about UCD's pernicious influence. Hearing

Re: [UC] Who do sworn officers of the Philadelphia Police report to?

2007-09-30 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 9/30/2007 12:05:34 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The market owner provided the space in a small office next to where the Satillite Coffee Shop is now. Anyway, UCD doesn'tt own the buildings at 3940-42 Chestnut Street. The Trustees of the University

Re: [UC] Who do sworn officers of the Philadelphia Police report to?

2007-09-30 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 9/30/2007 3:47:45 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Are you saying that Penn doesn't charge the UCD or the police ministation any rent, Al? There you go again Melani. Putting words in someone else's mouth so you can then shoot down what you then say is

Re: [UC] Who do sworn officers of the Philadelphia Police report to?

2007-09-30 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 9/30/2007 4:12:50 PM Eastern Daylight Time, MLamond writes: So, what DO you say, Al? Can yo expand on your earlier statement so there's no need to misinterpret it? What did you mean when you wrote: You're not that dense, Melani. I meant what I said... It's not

Re: Landlord meeting [was: Re: [UC] Who do sworn officers of the Philadelphia...

2007-09-29 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 9/29/2007 12:12:09 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Your minutes and Al's posts don't disclose whether Al or anyone else asked the Lt. why he was using a UCD card. Did anyone actually ask him or better yet, criticize him directly? Yes, I did.

Re: [UC] Who do sworn officers of the Philadelphia Police report to?

2007-09-29 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 9/28/2007 8:58:29 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I know why AL is making this fuss Apparently, Melani has transferred her telepathic reception powers to you. I'll have to get out the lead-lined helmet I put away when I thought Melani had

Re: [UC] Belgian Blocks on Chester Ave

2007-09-29 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 9/28/2007 11:56:14 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Loree Jones is not in the Streets Department. She's the Managing Director. And would someone explain why people are e-mailing her, as if she can tell SEPTA what to do? Because there was a

Re: [UC] Who do sworn officers of the Philadelphia Police report to?

2007-09-29 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 9/29/2007 9:42:44 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Yeah, Al. THANKS for exhuming Melani and company on our public forum. We were doing just fine while they were over at UCBurghars . They’re back with a vengeance! Well, Wilma, they are annoying, what

Re: [UC] Who do sworn officers of the Philadelphia Police report to?

2007-09-29 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 9/29/2007 3:58:08 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The most disturbing part, to me, is the UCD phone number and extension on the card. The police substation has its own phone number but UCD and Lt. McCurdy are suggesting we call *UCD* for law enforcement

[UC] Belgian Blocks on Chester Ave

2007-09-28 Thread Krfapt
Dear Ms Jones: As a resident and business owner in West Philadelphia, I urge you to ignore the wailing of the people who value a few stretches of Belgian blocks -- many in a condition that the Historical Commission classifies as of low integrity anyway -- over the needs of the people of

Re: [UC] Belgian Blocks on Chester Ave

2007-09-28 Thread Krfapt
If anyone wants to email Ms Jones at the Streets Dept (supporting SEPTA or the Belgian Block preservation effort), the link posted in the original announcement was wrong. It should be [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) Always at your service ready for a dialog, Al Krigman

Re: [UC] Belgian Blocks on Chester Ave

2007-09-28 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 9/28/2007 4:12:39 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Just keep a perspective on the source. We could keep a perspective on the source of your personal attacks -- which have nothing to do with the topic, of course -- if you'd have the decency to

[UC] suitable for framing -- alternate method of delivery

2007-09-28 Thread Krfapt
I posted a message with a good (scanned) attached copy of the infamous business card showing Lt John McCurdy of the Philadelphia Police Dept to be a flunky of UCD.The post didn't seem to get through. And, no, I won't assume it was a plot by the anointed to censor my contributions to the

Re: [UC] Who do sworn officers of the Philadelphia Police report to?

2007-09-27 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 9/26/2007 7:20:23 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: According to Google, Lieutenant John McCurdy has been a distinguished Police Officer for 22 years and a Lieutenant. Nothing to be sneered at to be sure. The point I was making was that this

[UC] Who do sworn officers of the Philadelphia Police report to?

2007-09-26 Thread Krfapt
One would think that sworn officers of the Philadelphia Police Department, regardless of where they went in the morning to report for work, operated through the Department's highly structured and ostensible chain of command. I discovered this morning that this may not be the case. Or, at

Re: [UC] another window break-in

2007-09-23 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 9/23/2007 12:40:39 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I want to find a source for the style of security bars that mounts on the inside and has a locking system that is simple for the occupant to open in the case of a fire but impossible for a thief to

Re: [UC] more on 'anchor institutions' to Mom Pop

2007-09-21 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 9/20/2007 4:40:32 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: but whatever was meant, I think we can all agree that the 'mom and pops' that are 'on campus' are ultimately (with few exceptions) all dependent on some kind of permit/leasing arrangement with

[UC] Zoning notice is up on Locust St side of former stores at 45th St SE corner

2007-09-20 Thread Krfapt
A zoning notice has been posted on the Locust Street side of what used to be three stores on the SE corner of 45th Locust. Not much detail. Always at your service ready for a dialog, Al Krigman -- 36-year local resident, involved with properties on the adjacent blocks of 45th St

[UC] West Phila Mayoral Forum -- save the date -- Oct 22

2007-09-19 Thread Krfapt
I sent this yesterday but it seems to have gone missing in Cyberspace -- so please excuse the duplication if you end up getting it twice. Inter-Cultural Family Services (IFSI) will host a Mayoral Candidate Forum on October 22 at 7:30 pm. This will be exclusively for residents of West

[UC] West Phila Mayoral Forum -- save the date -- Oct 22

2007-09-19 Thread Krfapt
Inter-Cultural Family Services (IFSI) will host a Mayoral Candidate Forum on October 22 at 7:30 pm. This will be exclusively for residents of West Philadelphia. Moderator will be Bob Christian, editor publisher of the University City Review. Michael Nutter and Al Taubenberger have both

Re: [UC] Yet more help from Hollywood (was stickups on 43rd 45th streets)

2007-09-10 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 9/9/2007 7:09:32 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On UCNeighbors, people do make provocative posts at times. But nobody ever posts complaints or gripes or snipes of any sort at any of the querulous souls who keep haunting UC-list, posting

Re: [UC] yes, Virginia, there IS a marketing scheme

2007-09-06 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 9/6/2007 3:53:08 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Vice President of Public Safety Maureen Rush said the branding effort has an positive effect on crime, as well; Does this means what the plain English interpretation says it means, or what Ms Rush

Re: [UC] A peasant's plea

2007-09-06 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 9/6/2007 5:40:54 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Professor of Urban Design and City Planning Michael Larice said branding University City and Penn's campus using signs works to both mark territorial boundaries and influence people's perception of

Re: [UC] Yet more help from Hollywood (was stickups on 43rd 45th streets)

2007-09-05 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 9/4/2007 9:48:18 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: What irritates me is there is yet another movie coming from Hollywood that glorifies the violence. What irritates me are the people who walked away from the real University City listserv to join

Re: [UC] Re: [Ucneighbors] Yet more help from Hollywood (was stickups on 43rd...

2007-09-05 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 9/5/2007 8:59:53 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You have to admit one thing: violence can be pretty frickin' glorious. Hey, if you're gonna talk dirty, keep it on sweetbarkingcheese.com and don't be cross-posting it here. We were supposed to be

[UC] Interesting news item #1

2007-09-04 Thread Krfapt
No wonder Brandywine Realty Trust is so cozy with Penn. Look what they got in return for agreeing to build Cira Center South in cooperation with the University. Al Krigman Left of Ivan Grozny Brandywine/Penn Plan $775M Cira Centre South, By

[UC] Interesting news item #2

2007-09-04 Thread Krfapt
The whole real estate purchasing market has been turned on its head. Huge numbers of investment properties are now for rent rather than for sale. Below is a news item indicating that a big condo project on Venice Island (in the Schuykill across from Manayunk) is being converted to rentals.

[UC] Anyone have an Epson Stylus 777?

2007-09-04 Thread Krfapt
This important posting is for subscribers to [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:UnivCity@list.purple.com) only. Subscribers to [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) are requested to play by the honor system (or, at least, not risk being exposed to spewed filth or mean-spirited rants) and

Re: [UC] New anti-UCD stickers

2007-09-01 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 9/1/2007 4:30:35 PM Eastern Daylight Time, fcarro [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: _http://www.flickr.com/photos/highstrungloner/1296397649/_ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/highstrungloner/1296397649/) Nice. But I have two questions. Perhaps you're sleek, edgy, and flexible

Re: [UC] Re: [Ucneighbors] Re: LOUD rock concert IN 43rd St.

2007-09-01 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 9/1/2007 8:14:13 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Don't know what advice to offer you, Ms. Mayer, other than to call Amy. Don't you have some pull at the President's office? You could threaten to camp on the sidewalk in front of her mansion and play loud

[UC] More on the tax reassessment from Philadelphia Forward (from Al Krigman)

2007-08-28 Thread Krfapt
After our last message, many members of the Constituency for Change responded, incredulous that Real Estate Taxation is truly so unfair, but the numbers just do not lie and our true examples drove the point home. Some asked for more examples and I am happy to oblige. Trust me, this

[UC] Re: A Real Successful Blog, Huh? - Re: University City DIstrict August eNews

2007-08-27 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 8/26/2007 6:28:56 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, Craigsolve writes: Visit breakmyroutine.com to blog about your fave University City hotspots breakmyroutine, a new campaign is aimed at attracting visitors to University City and to increase awareness of University City’s

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