Re: [UC] Geekish Inquiry

2007-03-17 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 3/16/2007 8:59:22 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Does anybody know if there's a way to print out the FIND window in the MS EXCEL Find Box? I'm searching an Excel spreadsheet of about 4500 rows and I have got precisely 205 cells in my little Find

Re: [UC] Information Please! Need info on City regulations

2007-03-17 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 3/17/2007 12:41:49 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: so please let me know if we found out UCD was writing tickets. Glenn didn't say (or I missed it if he did) that UCD was writing tickets. He wrote UCD, had a heavy hand in the ticketing. Several

Re: [UC] Re: Why does the state store want to move

2007-03-17 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 3/17/2007 5:22:39 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The Mosque, Ethnic groceries and Restaurant School are the closest neighbors and should be listened to, with respect. Maybe one of the attorneys on this list can tell us whether people more than

Re: [UC] RE: West Philly High re recent violence there

2007-03-13 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 3/13/2007 7:23:21 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Every child deserves to have a building that is nice and new. Even I deserve to work in a building where I can at least use the restroom and find it reasonably clean and tidy. You are equating

Re: [UC] RE: West Philly High re recent violence there

2007-03-13 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 3/13/2007 11:02:37 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I think that whether the current building could be renovated as an alternative to building a new building from scratch is a reasonable debate to have. It still has nothing whatsoever to do with

[UC-Announce] Press Conference @ West Philly High re recent violence there

2007-03-12 Thread Krfapt
Councilwoman Blackwell will hold a Press Conference tomorrow (Tuesday, 3/12) morning at 8:30 in the West Auditorium at West Philadelphia High School (enter on 47th St between Walnut Locust). There have been several recent episodes of violence at the school, the principal has now been

[UC-Announce] WPHS press conference -- correction

2007-03-12 Thread Krfapt
Correction: The West Auditorium, where the press conference is scheduled (8:30 tomorrow morning) is entered from 48th Street -- closer to Locust rather than Walnut. Sorry for the email blizzard. Al Krigman BRBRBR**BR AOL now offers free email to

Re: KYW news story on religion in government [was: Re: [UC] Unrest at West P...

2007-03-12 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 3/12/2007 4:14:08 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: relevance to the zoning decision about the move of the Wine Spirits Shoppe from 41st Market to 4237 Walnut, where a religious group across the street doesn't want it Er, what's the relevance you

Re: [UC] Re: KYW news story on reli gion in government [was:  Re: [UC] Unrest ...

2007-03-12 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 3/12/2007 4:31:12 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: A religious group here in University City is asking the Philadelphia government to deny a zoning use of a property based on religious law. They may be motivated by their religious beliefs. As I

Re: [UC] Re: KYW news story on reli gion in government [was:  Re: [UC] Unrest ...

2007-03-12 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 3/12/2007 4:48:03 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, MLamond writes: What is the stated opposition? You're the one who said it was based on religious beliefs. So back up your claim. Maybe there wasn't any stated opposition (I didn't go to the hearing so I don't know what

Re: [UC] RE: [UC] Re: KYW news stor y on religion in government [was:  Re: [U C...

2007-03-12 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 3/12/2007 5:01:10 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: when a religious institution objects to the proximal location of a business whose sole purpose activity which is in direct contravention to the religion's basic tenets, you don't have to go too far

Re: [UC] Re: KYW news story on reli gion in government [was:  Re: [UC] Unrest ...

2007-03-12 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 3/12/2007 5:14:18 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, MLamond writes: Now, I'm sure the list has heard enough of this dialogue, so I'm going to drop it. That's a good idea. Because there's an aphorism to the effect that when you're digging yourself deeper and deeper into a

Re: [UC] Twice monthly recycling phone calls?

2007-03-06 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 3/6/2007 3:39:07 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Kyle You only got one call? Geez, you're lucky. I've gotten at least 5 or 6 of them since last week, including 2 last night. First time - fine, second time - ok, by the third time I was like

Re: [UC] Clark Park our default setting when it comes to out door activities?

2007-03-05 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 3/5/2007 12:00:06 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Just yesterday, I was trying to explain to my son how racism is sustained by people who do not intend to be part of the problem. You could have used the debate over the application for a zoning

Re: [UC] Clark Park our default setting when it comes to out door activities?

2007-03-05 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 3/5/2007 4:57:29 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It seems sloppy to me that some vocal proponents continue to ignore that the property has RESIDENTIAL ZONING and are pretend that a defending against a ZONING CHANGE is the same thing as imposing or

[UC] An addendum from the SHCA about the liquor store zoning issue

2007-03-02 Thread Krfapt
An additional comment about the article in the DP forwarded from Barry Grossbach of the SHCA zoning Committee. (forwarded by Al Krigman) -- --- ...the writer was fed information by Madeleine Kronovet at the

Re: [UC] TONIGHT Space 1026 presents: HANDJOB

2007-03-02 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 3/2/2007 12:57:32 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: HANDJOB A show of hand-made objects that are typically made by machines. And, while you're there, be sure to see the exhibit of balloons next door. Always at your service ® brand resident and

[UC] SHCA's zoning committee hearing on the liquore store has been postponed

2007-03-01 Thread Krfapt
From today's DP News Brief: Committee postpones liquor board hearing _Jared Miller_ (http://media.www.dailypennsylvanian.com/user/index.cfm?event=displayAuthorProfileauthorid=2517506) The Spruce Hill Zoning Committee has postponed its discussion of a proposed move of the campus liquor

[UC] When is your company going to shape up, Melani?

2007-03-01 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 3/1/2007 1:13:52 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: While you're on that site, you can also check out Al Krigman's KRF Corporation's ratings. Also mostly As and Bs, but also some Cs, more than Apartments at Penn has. Gee. Urban Bye has no A's

Re: [UC] When is your company going to shape up, Melani?

2007-03-01 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 3/1/2007 1:26:55 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am a sales agent and independent contractor at Urban Bye, Realtor, where my Associate Broker license hangs. I am not involved with rentals for Urban Bye. C'mon Melani. This is weak, even for

Re: [UC] When is your company going to shape up, Melani?

2007-03-01 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 3/1/2007 1:51:19 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It's funny, Al, but I tend to believe the person that reliably provides pertinent, factual and verifiable information to the wild-eyed conspiracy theorist prone to taking cheap shots at good people.

Re: [UC] When is your company going to shape up, Melani?

2007-03-01 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 3/1/2007 1:58:20 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I guess I forgot to give you Melani's employer's scorecard. It's below: Of course, in all fairness both to Urban Bye's poor scores and my own good ones, these satisfaction surveys are garbage.

Re: [UC] When is your company going to shape up, Melani?

2007-03-01 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 3/1/2007 2:11:15 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Are you calling Melani a liar, deliberately trying to obfuscate the issue, or just plain ignorant? Obfuscate the issue. She signs all of her posts as Melani Lamond, Associate Broker Urban Bye,

[UC] Re: Why does Al REALLY oppose the new liquor store?

2007-03-01 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 3/1/2007 2:17:14 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, MLamond writes: By the way, it has been pointed out to me that Al's opposition to the new liquor store location just MIGHT have something to do with who the landlord is, since Danny DeRitis is a big supporter of the UCD's

[UC] Get it? Or, don't you want to get it?

2007-03-01 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 3/1/2007 4:50:07 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, MLamond writes: So, then, Al, do you agree with me that Dan DeRitis' high landlord rankings by the Penn Consumer Board are probably well deserved, and that he is a capable landlord who would keep after the PA Liquor

[UC] I think UCD hired Ross Bender

2007-02-28 Thread Krfapt
I don't know for sure, but it seems like UCD hired Ross Bender to write the NID plan. It's on the new and ostensibly improved UCD website (_http://www.ucityphila.org_ (http://www.ucityphila.org) for those who don't have the URL handy). It's hilarious, in a poignant, Chaplinesque sort of

Re: [UC] I Was Disappointed - UCD NID

2007-02-28 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 2/28/2007 2:54:18 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Should not their (UCD) filings with the Commonwealth and Fed for non-profit status be publicly accessible, including by-laws, 501(c) 3 application, 990s, etc? While not necessarily the same as the

[UC] Hmmm. These all seem to be right at the edge of Campus or...

2007-02-27 Thread Krfapt
From today's DP. These all seem to be right at the edge of Campus or at areas most heavily patrolled by Penn and UCD rent-a-cops. I'm not saying that Penn's expensive security window dressing (like the $5 MM street lights that don't deter crime but do give people a false sense of

[UC] Penn Grad Students fine Pres Gutmann as hypocritical as we do

2007-02-27 Thread Krfapt
Something else from today's DP. This, from an article about the continuing battle being fought by Penn Grad Students for enough of a stipend to pay for the escalating costs of living in University City (and this is before the onerous NID surcharge on their rents). Note below that NONID

[UC] Of possible interest to those eager to improve recycling in Philadelphia

2007-02-27 Thread Krfapt
From the upcoming (February) issue of Waste Recovery Report Al Krigman Register your opposition to the NID via the Internet to Councilwoman Blackwell -- With some background: _www.iconworldwide.com/speakup_ (http://www.iconworldwide.com/speakup) Go directly to the form:

Re: [UC] Penn's Evil Plot Unmasked

2007-02-27 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 2/27/2007 10:43:57 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: So insidious is this plot, and so well crafted that even Al is now thinking of Penn students not as entitled, over-privileged whiners with dad's credit card, but instead the hard laboring hoi

[UC] Another source of info for the recycling mavens in iur midst

2007-02-27 Thread Krfapt
(From Al Krigman -- always eager to help when people are doing the right thing) GAO identifies ways to increase municipal recycling At the request of Congress, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) studied reasons that the national recycling rate has barely

Re: [UC] Re: Liquor Store at 43rd and Walnut

2007-02-26 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 2/25/2007 3:04:03 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, MLamond writes: The ZBA just allowed a Dock St. Brew Pub across the street from Hickman Temple, despite Hickman's objections. Do the traditional African American churches deserve less respect, less good will, than the

Re: [UC] More about the liquor store/mosque

2007-02-26 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 2/26/2007 9:43:30 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Kyle, I don't know the exact, specific change that the PLCB and landlord are applying for on Walnut St., but the outdated zoning code in Philadelphia means that one must apply for a change most of

Re: [UC] More about liquor store : Ad Hominem YES / Attack : You Decide

2007-02-26 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 2/26/2007 1:01:14 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The Libertarian just wants to tweak the AFHD supporter for her ongoing role in supporting changes which impose added expense and bureaucracy upon the rest of us. Not in the least. Property

Re: [UC] Re: Liquor Store at 43rd and Walnut

2007-02-25 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 2/25/2007 12:50:27 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: In a country where church and state are separate, how could the beliefs of one religion, on this street of many, prohibit leasing of a space to a legal - indeed, state-run - business which others

Re: [UC] More about the liquor store/mosque

2007-02-24 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 2/23/2007 7:31:27 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Actually, I should think the SHCA head would be a member of the UC Listserv and would post any Zoning Negotiations that would have to do with the UC Community, so we should not have to speculate

Re: [UC] More about the liquor store/mosque

2007-02-24 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 2/23/2007 6:56:20 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You say that their other concerns are somewhat legitimate, but their position against alcohol in general should not be considered at all. Why is this particular concern suddenly illegitimate? As

Re: [UC] More about the liquor store/mosque

2007-02-24 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 2/24/2007 1:13:59 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: who are we to say your store will make more money somewhere else, so we're going to oppose your leasing this space and, even more importantly, why should the current property owner be forced to

[UC] More about the liquor store/mosque

2007-02-23 Thread Krfapt
For those who think I was making up the opposition being voiced by the people at the mosque -- this, now, as a follow-up in today's DP. A voice of rationality in a world of hyperbole ® Al Krigman Potential move brings potential conflict Possible move of liquor store to

Re: [UC] More about the liquor store/mosque

2007-02-23 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 2/23/2007 10:28:35 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I find some of these arguments misguided at best and disingenuous at worst. You forgot to put your name on your posting so we would know who you are. Always at your service and ready for a

Re: [UC] More about the liquor store/mosque

2007-02-23 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 2/23/2007 1:29:42 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Balancing the concerns and views of a minority (in the strict sense of 50% of the population) against the views of the majority is clearly difficult, but I feel this goes too far. You have some

Re: [UC] More about the liquor store/mosque

2007-02-23 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 2/23/2007 4:06:46 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: we live in a secular society where everyone is free to make their own peace with the almighty So, hypothetically but honestly, Kyle: 1) If St Francis de Sales sent around a petition against an

Re: [UC] proposed zoning changes

2007-02-21 Thread Krfapt
The proposed zoning change news release posted by Sharrieff is part of a larger issue in Philadelphia, having to do with the roles and responsibilities of the various civic associations. There was an interesting hour on Marty Moss-Coane's Radio Times yesterday -- with Tom Ferrick and Chris

[UC] Here we go again (maybe UCD won't meddle in this one, although...)

2007-02-20 Thread Krfapt
Here we go again (maybe UCD won't meddle in this one, although the project's planned developer is on the infamous NID Steering Committee.) Article from the DP followed by a comment by your humble and obedient servant Al Krigman --- Market St. liquor

Re: [UC] Here we go again (maybe UCD won't meddle in this one, although...)

2007-02-20 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 2/20/2007 9:05:07 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: about time. the 41st location is, as the article suggested, rather remote. short of reforming the whole dastardly beer-store process and moving everything into the space across from the supremo,

Re: [UC] Here we go again (maybe UCD won't meddle in this one, although...)

2007-02-20 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 2/20/2007 9:11:21 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: And... your sensitivity to the faith-based objections of the mosque (which was the point of my posting, in case you didn't read the whole posting before feeling you had to get in your 0.2 cents),

[UC] At least Penn's not trying to do it by claiming the right of eminent domain

2007-02-18 Thread Krfapt
Here's an interesting item about Columbia trying to take over Manhattanville, using eminent domain to take what they can't buy outright. Always at your service ready for a dialog ® brand 35-year resident housing provider Al Krigman

[UC] Did anyone go to the mayoral candidates' forum @ the Enterprise Ctr last night?

2007-02-16 Thread Krfapt
Did anyone go to the mayoral candidates' forum @ the Enterprise Ctr last night? (I didn't -- figuring that, barring the revelation of a monetary tie to Vince Fumo, Brady's gonna be a shoe-in because he controls the Democratic Party infrastructure, so the campaign is all window-dressing.)

[UC] Re: FW: Dock Street Before Party - Wed, Feb 28th, 5:30-7:30 at the Firehouse

2007-02-14 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 2/14/2007 10:55:50 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: RSVP to Gail Fisher at the University City District if you plan on coming, so she can make sure there's enough food and drink to go around -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]). Be

Re: [UC] Re: Spruce Hill Community Association Notices Snow Reminders

2007-02-14 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 2/14/2007 2:34:59 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: In reference to calling LI on your neighbors it is not what we should promote as neighborly behavior. The appropriate response is to talk about snow issues at your block meeting or in advance of

Re: [UC] Opposition to Rendell's proposed new taxes

2007-02-11 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 2/11/2007 1:50:54 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Things have gotten much more cosmopolitan up there in the old country. Not to mention the Doukhobors. Always at your service ready for a dialog ® brand 35-year resident housing provider Al

[UC] Opposition to Rendell's outrageous proposed new taxes

2007-02-10 Thread Krfapt
Ed “Spendell’s” New Taxpayer Swindle You name it, the governor will tax it Washington, D.C. – This week Gov. Ed Rendell (D), also know as Ed “Spendell, ” unveiled his budget plan for the new fiscal year that begins in July. The spending proposal would raise the state sales tax from 6 to 7

Re: [UC] Opposition to Rendell's proposed new taxes

2007-02-10 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 2/10/2007 11:36:48 AM Eastern Standard Time, MLamond writes: Al, what do you suggest instead? Higher property taxes? Cutting government spending by doing away with homeless shelters? Spending less on public school students? What would you propose? Why not just

Re: [UC] Opposition to Rendell's proposed new taxes

2007-02-10 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 2/10/2007 7:01:59 PM Eastern Standard Time, MLamond writes: So if you, instead of Rendell, had to propose something, what would you propose? As I thought I said, but I'll elaborate, I would issue an order that every department receiving money from the state have its

[UC] So much for Penn's half hour crime-safety orientation for incoming students

2007-02-07 Thread Krfapt
At a recent community Punch Judy show held by Penn, Cindy Preston -- who heads up local crimewatch efforts -- raised the issue that many incoming students came from other than urban areas and had no street smarts. She noted that this was one of the reasons they get targeted by

Re: [UC] Hey, I thought they were the new UCD logos, replacing those tattered...

2007-02-02 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 2/1/2007 7:35:19 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The funny thing is that these ads were placed in several cities across the country and nowhere else were they mistaken for bombs. Are you implying that the UCD logo is a bomb? Enquiring minds

Re: [UC] Violent Penn Students: Save Us, UCD!!!

2007-02-01 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 2/1/2007 12:33:34 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Karen's argument makes perfect sense. That's why she's a lawyer and you're not. Let's start keeping track of the Penn malefactors and see whether there's a trend or not. Mike has a point in

Re: [UC] Violent Penn Students: Save Us, UCD!!!

2007-02-01 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 2/1/2007 2:36:33 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I might not be getting all the literature, but I can't think of a single _specific_ crime that has ever been mentioned by UCD apart from the announcement that they were improving the soil along the

[UC] Hey, I thought they were the new UCD logos, replacing those tattered banners

2007-02-01 Thread Krfapt
Detective holds one of the electronic signs found in Philly. Similar signs in Boston set off a panic with an overreaction to the possibility of a terrorist threat. Here, people apparently thought they were just 21st Century versions of those tattered banners people like UCD, Penn, Drexel,

Re: [UC] Jannie Blackwell Improves the Neighborhood Again

2007-01-26 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 1/26/2007 9:45:03 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Blackwell's bill would eliminate the first two categories (utility poles and streetlights). Imagining the proliferation of ugly advertisements, should the bill be passed, is left as an exercise for

Re: [UC] Jannie Blackwell Improves the Neighborhood Again

2007-01-26 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 1/26/2007 1:42:42 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Also I thought that putting up signs on wooden utility poles posed a danger to the crews that had to climb the poles. Is this and urban legend or simply no longer relevant? I haven't seen a

Re: [UC] determining if a wall is load-bearing

2007-01-26 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 1/26/2007 6:20:28 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have a wall on the 3rd floor of my Victorian twin that I'd really like to tear down. I'm 90% sure it's not load-bearing, but this seems like the sort of situation where I'd rather have an

[UC] My comment and two anonymous comments by Penn people who...

2007-01-24 Thread Krfapt
For those not entirely bored by it all, below are a) my signed comment in the DP about the article discussing the Stop Penn posters, and b) two anonymous - of course - comments by denizens of the nearby University of Xenophobia who don't seem to agree with me or think my motives are, shall

[UC] How Penn *should* be expanding (from today's Inquy) -- IMHO (Al K)

2007-01-24 Thread Krfapt
Penn Health System to buy Graduate Graduate Hospital will become a rehabilitation and long-term acute-care facility. Penn will run it in a venture with Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network. By Josh Goldstein Inquirer Staff Writer The University of Pennsylvania Health System announced

Re: [UC] My comment and two anonymous comments by Penn people who...

2007-01-24 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 1/24/2007 9:46:21 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: strangle you with the guts of the last Real Estate Agent. You don't mean ... No, you can't possibly be referring to ... Even Floyd Ireson didn't have to suffer that degree of indignity. (Where are

[UC] From today's DP....

2007-01-23 Thread Krfapt
Remember those pictures of things like trees where you were supposed to spot the animals drawn into the foliage (or those Playboy covers where you had to look for the bunny)? Well, here's an updated version. It's an article about protests against Penn's now-much-more-subtle takeover of the

Re: [UC] Funky Vibe Out of Our Control

2007-01-23 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 1/23/2007 6:14:28 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Brennan added that, while she has not seen the posters herself, it is illegal for groups to hang posters in the area without official licensing. -- today's DP She don't get around much any

[UC] Royals' visit to West Philly hits the Inky (From the ready-for-a-dialog-guy)

2007-01-22 Thread Krfapt
Preparing a weekend to dazzle a prince By Julie Stoiber Inquirer Staff Writer Prince Charles' planned visit next weekend, the first by a Prince of Wales since his great-great-grandfather got collywobbles of the stomach eating scrapple here 147 years ago, has been in the works for ages.

Re: [UC] The Historic Commission has ruled against paint!

2007-01-21 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 1/21/2007 8:12:13 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have definitely mixed feelings about Bonnie Prince Charlie's visit. His wife wears remarkably weird hats. I've asked her not to wear one when I take them on the tour of Historic Clark Park, prior

[UC] Investments in neighborhoods credited with crime reduction

2007-01-15 Thread Krfapt
This is from the website of the Neighbors Opposed to the Neighborhood Improvement District (NONID) website. (_www.nonid.blogspot.com_ (http://www.nonid.blogspot.com) ). The University City District is crediting its public space

[UC] Who needs muggers? More Penn faculty would certainly improve the 'hood

2007-01-08 Thread Krfapt
Let's see... first a sexual assault on a student (daughter of family friends, no less). Then kiddie porno with trips to Asia for sessions with little boys. Now this (innocent until proven guilty, of course). The anointed are sliding down the slippery slope of the moral high ground. Al

Re: [UC] O the process. O the principles. O tempore, o mores

2005-04-21 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 4/21/2005 12:57:03 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I think the biggest problem in all this is deciding whether or not the taco bell down at 3401 walnut will be really REALLY mexican. Laserbeam's usually sharp focus seems to have gotten a bit

[UC] O the process. O the principles. O tempore, o mores

2005-04-20 Thread Krfapt
All that hoohah about 40th Street. First a steering committee. Then meetings up the gazoo. Then Omar Blaik (the master of speaking with a forked tongue) saying that Penn wanted only to have a seat at the table, not to control the process. Then a set of hi-falutin' community-driven

[UC] Sad commentary

2005-04-19 Thread Krfapt
Today's DP has an article about what's going into the commercial space at 34th Walnut to replace the Moravian cafe etc. IM(not so)HO, it's either a sad commentary on the penn Administration for thinking this is the way to serve the University and surrounding Communites, or a sad commentary

[UC] last day to register to vote

2005-04-18 Thread Krfapt
Today's the last day to register to vote. You can do it (among other places) wherever drivers' licenses get renewed. Al Krigman(Left of Ivan Groznyj)

Re: [UC] The 800-lb gorilla has cousins

2005-04-15 Thread Krfapt
Perhaps I should clarify... The item did, indeed, talk about property values. But the point I was trying to make in citing it, as I thought I was emphasizing with the "800-lb gorilla" reference (Penn's been called that, and the article used the term to describe the U of NV at Reno) really

[UC] Primary elections -- poll workers needed

2005-04-12 Thread Krfapt
After the last general election, there was a lot ofdiscussion on this listserv about participating in theelection managementprocess. Several of us who are involved withrunning the polling places brought up the fact that people are always needed for staffing -- with duties starting with

[UC] The 800-lb gorilla has cousins

2005-04-12 Thread Krfapt
A cousin to the 800-lb gorilla who lives in our neighborhood between Chestnut St University Ave, 40th St the Schuylkill River, has been spotted in Reno NV. Read all about it: http://emdo.blogspot.com/2005/04/neighbors-wary-of-unr-expansion-reno.html Al Krigman(Left of Ivan Groznyj)

Re: [UC] seeking Frank Arnold contractor

2005-04-07 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 4/6/2005 8:53:25 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The office is at 44th and Spruce. He acquired it a few days ago and hasn't yet moved in. It will be at 269 S 44th St (just north of Spruce)-- a combination office and a showroom for things like

[UC] Model of St Peter's basilica

2005-04-06 Thread Krfapt
The Second Mile Center ("Too" location -- on 45th closest to Walnut St) has what looks like a nice model of St Peter's Basilica -- about a foot deep and 8 or 9 inches wide, mounted on a wooden base. It's $19, and on display in the window. This may be of interest to someone who'd like a

Re: [UC] city council

2005-03-18 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 3/17/2005 10:21:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I just heard that the smoking ban was tabled and the pay-to-play bill failed... Pay-to-play is one thing. A smoking ban is something else, entirely. I don't smoke, and prefer not to be in

[UC] Spruce Hill Players ... Fri, Sat, Wed

2005-03-18 Thread Krfapt
I understand that the Spruce Hill Players will be presenting several short plays tonight (Friday) and tomorrow night at the Spruce Hill Community Association clubhouse (257 S 45th), and again next Wednesday at the Rotunda. I believe the curtain rises at 8:00 pm. The above is only my

[UC] Re: FW: new condos in UC

2005-03-15 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 3/15/2005 2:47:58 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://www.4200pine.com/index.html I ask again, as I did before to no avail, where was the zoning committee of the local community association? The zoning committee that opposes every increase in

[UC] Cato flunks Rendell

2005-03-03 Thread Krfapt
Every year, the Cato Institute issues a report card rating governors on their fiscal responsibility. The criteria are a blend of tax and spending policies. Here's the list issued on March 1 covering performance in 2004. It will be no surprise to Pennsylvanians that Ed Rendell got an F.

[UC] Judge Inspector of elections -- primaries

2005-02-17 Thread Krfapt
At the time of the last election, there was some interest among participants in this list in serving as poll officials. If you're interested inbeing nominated by your party to runfor Judge of Elections, or Inspector of Elections (there are two, a minority and a majority inspector -- one

[UC] I don't mind if the people directly impacted by it don't

2005-02-11 Thread Krfapt
The DP had a little more about the conversion of 4200 Pine St to condos, today. Here's what it said: Senior Vice President for Facilities and Real Estate Services Omar Blaik briefed the Facilities and Campus Planning Committee on westward campus developments -- namely, the conversion

Re: [UC] I don't mind if the people directly impacted by it don't

2005-02-11 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 2/11/2005 10:16:41 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Kyle, You do have a good point -Mark I hadn't noticed that Penn was doing some of the awful things at 4200 Pine that Kyle mentioned... like leaving mattresses in the front yard and letting the

[UC] eminent domain abuse debate at Case Western Univ is online

2005-02-11 Thread Krfapt
For anyone interested in questions of eminent domain and related property rights abuse issues, the video of a debate held recently at Case Western University is online. http://law.case.edu/centers/business_law/content.asp?content_id=63 Always at your service and ready for a dialog,Al

[UC] A little consistency, please... or, maybe, an explanation

2005-02-10 Thread Krfapt
Today's DP included a story about a Penn Board of Trustees meeting from which the following is excerpted: The trustees will also discuss the conversion of a University-owned office building at 42nd and Pine streets into condominiums. Construction for the project -- which will be aimed

Re: [UC] Good intentions are not enough; it takes money, too

2005-02-09 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 2/9/2005 11:13:44 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Oh, and please use the correct term: "baluster" instead of "spindle." You couldn't have put the argument against historic designation of us ordinary folks' property more succinctly. Always at

[UC] Good intentions are not enough; it takes money, too

2005-02-08 Thread Krfapt
Based on the publicity about the Maxwell mansion museum in Germantown, there's an interesting "opinion" in the Metro Commentary section oftoday's Philadelphia Inquirer. It'sby Barbara Silberman, executive director of the Heritage Philadelphia Program. Ms Silberman discusses the sad fate of

[UC] paw pro last call

2005-02-03 Thread Krfapt
Only three people "signed up" for a bulk order of the spray that's supposed to protect dogs' paws from the effects of snow and snow-melting products. Two wanted two bottles each. So, with one for me, that's six. My offer to order it and eat most of the cost of shipping handling plus sales

Re: [UC] Salty dogs

2005-02-01 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 1/31/2005 5:38:23 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: She also uses a spray called "Paw Pro" which contains lanolin and other oils as protection for her dogs paws from salt, snow and ice.These products come from an internet outfit called "Jake's

[UC] Paw Pro

2005-02-01 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 2/1/2005 10:07:52 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://www.solutionscatalog.com/jump.jsp?itemType=PRODUCTiProductID=5431 Thanks, Bruce. A spray bottle is $9.50. S/H is as follows. Shipping Processing Standard Services Total Purchase

[UC] Re: No more stealth legislation!

2005-01-29 Thread Krfapt
While I support Bill 1954 as a way to reduce third-party meddling, so-called "stealth legislation" is clearly a bad thing. And the provision of at Bill some find objectionable did seem to be implemented in a "stealthy" way. So I endorse the following, and cimmend it to the attention of

[UC] Fwd: Spruce Hill Community Association Notices OPEN HOUSE: STRIKES BOWLING L...

2005-01-27 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 1/26/2005 9:58:20 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: STRIKES BOWLING LOUNGE4040 Locust Street Cordially Invites Spruce Hill to FREE OPEN HOUSE on Sunday, January 30th at 1:00pm-3:00pm.You have been extremely supportive of our project and we are

[UC] Uncertain future for ... block from today's DP (one of two related stories)

2005-01-27 Thread Krfapt
Uncertain future for 39th, Walnut block Booklover Joe Quinton explores the Last Word bookstore along Walnut Street near 39th. The block faces an uncertain future.Local store owners cite possible departures of largest tenants as causes for concern By austin lavinJanuary 27, 2005The face of

Re: [UC] Penn wanted us out from today's DP (one of two related stories)

2005-01-27 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 1/27/2005 9:54:38 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: And what landlord out there on this list would let a tenant be 100K in arrears? A .landlord whose decisions are made by people to whom money is just a bunch of numbers on a piece of paper or

Re: [UC] Question for other dog companion-people

2005-01-26 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 1/26/2005 9:35:35 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My dog has sensitive paws. He cannot walk in the snow more than 10 minuteswithout limping. But if he happens upon the salt or the other round ballcrystals, he cannot walk at all on it. He limps

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