[UC] Neigborhood letter to the editor of the DP

2005-01-25 Thread Krfapt
The DP today has a letter about the unfortunate sexual assault at 40th Pine and the "hood" by Tony West. Tony is, by the way,one of the few officers of a UCcommunity organization (along with Karen Allen, John Ellingsworth,Melani Lamond (retired),and ... ok, there must be at least one more)

Re: [UC] Re: [UC-Announce] Clark Park Dog Run Update

2005-01-25 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 1/25/2005 2:02:57 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The fact is that Clark Park belongs to the Department of Recreation. They make the final decision. And last I checked, one doesn't have to "join" the Department of Recreation to lobby them

Re: [UC] Re: [UC-Announce] Clark Park Dog Run Update

2005-01-25 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 1/25/2005 6:01:04 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Ha ha. That was pretty funny. Please give me an example of ANYONE who works both sides of an issue.In a message dated 1/25/05 5:51:22 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: ... it seems to me that if you

Re: [UC] How an on-campus crime becomes an off campus problem

2005-01-24 Thread Krfapt
Express your view in a "letter to the editor" of the DP. Information about writing a "letter" is online at: http://www.dailypennsylvanian.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2001/04/01/3adce6944a988 (I'd do it, but it would be too easy for critics to say that as a housing provider, I'd have an ulterior

Re: [UC] Mid-Atlantic AAA- Why Do They Suck So Badly?????

2005-01-24 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 1/24/2005 4:45:47 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have never had a good experience dealing with Mid-Atlantic AAA -- Alternate towing reimbursement -- Naturally, on days like today, there's going to be a wait for AAA or anyone else. Nobody

[UC] Question for other dog companion-people

2005-01-24 Thread Krfapt
The stuff people use for ice and snow on their sidewalks -- the white round things more than the salt crystals -- seems to cause pain on canine paws (thermal? mechanical?).I noticed several people with limping dogs during the day today. And I know it happens with mine. I usually stop and

[UC] Write pols to eliminate library cuts, and suggest where to save instead

2005-01-17 Thread Krfapt
Forwarded by circuitous route from Beth Ann Johnson From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Beth Ann Johnson) Date: January 16, 2005 8:04:54 AM EST To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: help for libraries Dear All,

Re: [UC] dog found!!

2005-01-06 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 1/6/2005 9:55:02 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Just wanted to let folks know that thanks to kind neighbors, our lost dogwas recovered and picked up early this morning (less than a block from ourhouse!). Thanks to everyone who kept an eye

[UC] Leaving someone else with the bill (from today's Inquirer)

2005-01-05 Thread Krfapt
From today's Inquirer. Another illustration of what happens when third party do-gooders (people like the Preservation Alliance of Greater Philadelphia and some neighborhood groups I won't name) go on a crusade, then leave someone else with the bill.

Re: [UC] crime warning

2005-01-05 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 1/5/2005 4:04:02 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Does someone have any indication of the TIMES when these incidentsoccurred? The 45th Locust incident, as reported, seems quite odd for trouble like this. The Watutsi and Abyssinia, at each of

Re: [UC] Demise of Coffee Shop: Clave

2005-01-05 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 1/5/2005 4:34:29 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Speaking of Clave, what ever happened with that place. It always seem to be somewhat busy when I would stop by. Alas... the owner had a drug problem. And ended up going through the money his

Re: [UC] Re: Scammer or Casing Alert

2005-01-03 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 1/2/2005 10:01:17 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I met this guy at the Hess station at 34th Grays Ferry. He had already succeeded in hitting me up with a different scam - where he wasn't deaf at all - earlier that year. I recognized him right

Re: [UC] UCHS and Civic Center demolitions: a review

2005-01-03 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 1/3/2005 1:17:39 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: who gets to say which buildings they like and which matter less to them? Who gets to choose now history, now modernity? Good point, Tony. And while architects' opinions shouldn't be ignored,

Re: [UC] UCHS and Civic Center demolitions

2005-01-02 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 1/2/2005 10:14:09 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: and so I ask, publicly: given that uchs has thus far defined 'history' and 'preservation' and 'non-encroachment' in its efforts to establish an historic district, "Who controls the past,

Re: [UC] UCHS and Civic Center demolitions

2004-12-29 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 12/29/2004 7:30:44 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It's worth noting that, according to the November issue of the UCHS'snewsletter, their recently elected president, Mark Stuart, is an employeeof Penn, at their Veterinary School. Could that be

Re: [UC] Shelf paper, Wal-Mart, Republicans and Matt Wolfe

2004-12-29 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 12/28/2004 7:05:38 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You scrape the surfaceof Matt Wolfe even a little bit andand youseebits andpieces ofPat Buchanan and Jerry Falwell Are we all talking about the same Matt Wolfe? The guy who went to the Matt

Re: [UC] UCHS and Civic Center demolitions

2004-12-29 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 12/29/2004 1:32:57 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: (Re: historic designation of Spruce Hill) I would say the majority favor it. We can find out. House-by-house canvassing by teams representing both views, using aquestionnaire agreed upon by

Re: [UC] UCHS and Civic Center demolitions

2004-12-29 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 12/29/2004 5:58:30 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: After all, it has already been documented by the Spruce Hill poll. An e-mail poll, polluted by an extremely biased cover letter, to the 200 or 250 members of an association that purports to

[UC] Maybe the Hazel Ave Hoodlums will be caught next

2004-12-23 Thread Krfapt
From the Inquirer's afternoon breaking news. Always at your service and ready for a dialog,Al Krigman == 2 arrested in West Philly, link to Burka Bandits suspectedBy Natalie PompilioINQUIRER STAFF WRITER Two people were in police custody today

Re: [UC] UCHS and Civic Center demolitions

2004-12-18 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 12/18/2004 12:19:07 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, L a s e r B e a m ® wrote writes: [re convention hall demolition]: no one from uchsseems to be involved, either as a commentator or protestor. odd Not odd at all. Goes back to what I've said all along about the motives

[UC] For those who love or hate the Donald and all he stands for...

2004-12-16 Thread Krfapt
From Reason Magazine... Apprentice Season FinaleDonald Trump will say, "You're hired!" on the season finale of NBC's The Apprentice tonight. But Reason's Jesse Walker isn't so sure he'll be getting a good executive: "The standard beefs with The Apprentice 2 are that its contestants are

Re: [UC] For those who love or hate the Donald and all he stands for...

2004-12-16 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 12/16/2004 4:11:42 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: When I went to the link from Al. There were ads for books like "Michael More Hates America" and this mag. YIKES Reason Magazine is a publication of the Reason Foundation. This is a

[UC] Convention Hall (was ... 'First Thursday' public meetings?)

2004-12-15 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 12/14/2004 8:31:13 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://PhilaDeco.com I looked at this website. The arguments in favor of saving this building are as follows (quoted from the site): There's quite a bit of history in both buildings, really in

[UC] Christmas party for families in shelters -- reminder

2004-12-15 Thread Krfapt
This is a reminder that Councilwoman Blackwell's annual Christmas party for families in shelters will be this Monday, December 20, 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the First District Plaza, 3801 Market Street. Volunteers are needed to help with the meal service, dishing out the food and cleaning up

[UC] Do you depend on SEPTA?

2004-12-14 Thread Krfapt
If you depend on SEPTA to get to and from work, school, doctors' appointments, social activities, etc you should be concerned about the service cutbacks and fare increases being considered by the company.The problem, of course, is quite complex and what is being termed a crisis has a lot to

[UC] Re: Spruce Hill Community Association Notices Green Spaces Street Vendors

2004-12-11 Thread Krfapt
From SHCA announcement listserv by Cindy Roberts, SHCA Block Rep Coordinator ... if you are concerned about vendors setting up shop on any available piece of pavement especially in areas where volunteers have worked hard to beautify and improve public spaces please let the complaint

[UC] Read it and weep!

2004-12-08 Thread Krfapt
To everyone in the neighborhood who figured I was just some ne'er-do-well riff-raff member of the "element" (the kind that frequent local bowling alleys, video arcades, pool halls, and slot parlors), read this and weep. It just came via email. And I ain't giving none of it to, well, you know

Re: [UC] FOCP board meeting -- dog committee recommendations to be discussed

2004-12-07 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 12/6/2004 11:48:10 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The FOCP Board won't take action on any proposal until such time they get a report from the Planning Bommitee. There was a motion passed to encourage all dog owners to properly license and

[UC] From today's DP

2004-12-07 Thread Krfapt
Another black eye for Penn's top-down, (yes) anointed, style of deciding what's best for the great unwashed masses. (My prediction -- "Cereality" up the street will take their waitperson's tacky bathrobes and fold up their silly business before the Froot Loops al dente and Rice Krispies a la

Re: [UC] striking at strikes ....

2004-12-07 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 12/7/2004 6:16:33 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: And why aren't they going to school or doing something to "improve" themselves so they can find a career? Probably because they're not working at Wal-Mart OR McDonalds; they're working at

[UC] Volunteers needed -- Christmas Party for familes in shelters

2004-12-06 Thread Krfapt
Jannie Blackwell throws a Christmas Party every year for families in homeless shelters. Food, presents for the kids from Santa, a band, face-painting ... the whole nine yards. This year it's December 20 at the First District Plaza, 3801 Market Street. Volunteers are needed to help with the

Re: [UC] [Fwd: Checked with www.snopes and it is for real]

2004-12-04 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 12/3/2004 10:53:58 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: it _IS_ on snopes ... http://www.snopes.com/politics/business/cell411.asp Useful. Thanks. And there's a link on the above website from which you can register your phone number online.

[UC] FOCP board meeting -- dog committee recommendations to be discussed

2004-12-04 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 12/4/2004 6:51:26 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The FOCP webpage doesn't state where the meeting is but last time it was at Rosenberger Hall (the USP building that is "in" the park). I assume if it's in another location, someone (Tony?) will

[UC] Another take on historic designation

2004-12-03 Thread Krfapt
A new book by Stephen Greenhut about the way cities are using eminent domain ("Abuse of Power: How the government misuses eminent domain") has some interesting implications for the historic designation debate in this community and throughout Philadelphia. The two concepts are very closely

[UC] Half Price sale at Second Mile Center

2004-12-03 Thread Krfapt
Everything's on sale at half the already low prices at the Second Mile Center, Saturday 12/4, only. Hours are 11:00 am to 6:00 pm.Four stores -- books/tools/electronics, clothing, bric-a-brac, and furniture -- all on 45th Street between Locust and Walnut.

Re: [UC] Another idea (from California) whose time has come?

2004-12-02 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 12/1/2004 9:49:04 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: the development and population of germantown followed sewer lines (as well as trolley lines) -- ie, a 'build it and they will come' model of urban development... I'm wondering if this here

Re: [UC] Re: [nolphiladelphia] Council bill to bring peace and quiet to your ...

2004-12-02 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 12/2/2004 8:47:04 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I've been a Jane Jacobs fan for most of those 40 years As anshining exampleof the mixed-use zoning she advocates,the tavern down the street andthe pizza parlor around the cornerprovide

Re: [UC] Another idea (from California) whose time has come?

2004-12-01 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 12/1/2004 8:40:06 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Wherever there isa vacant lot, we drop a double wide and go Section 8. I was thinking more in terms of"historic" (well, "period" wouldadmittedly be a more appropriate term) stainless steel

[UC] Photos depicting the exciting new era in University City historic housing

2004-12-01 Thread Krfapt
Top photo shows Melanie andme standing proudly beside the Airstream (not Airlite, sorry) thatwe chipped in to buy, and plan to place on the empty lot at the northeast corner of 44th Locust -- as part of our exciting new joint venture in University City historic housing. Middle photo

[UC] If it weren't for Penn's dismal track record in top-down planning...

2004-11-30 Thread Krfapt
If it weren't for Penn's dismal record in top-down planning for its commercial spaces, its horrible rate of failures, its revolving door for one business after another that make no market sense ... I'd assume the followingwas a spoof. Al Krigman This

Re: [UC] Computer to Donate

2004-11-29 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 11/28/2004 11:21:44 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I think that giving away totally useless junk to non-profits qualifies as a no-no. A computer like this is fine for someone who wants to go on the Internet principally to have email

Re: [UC] Computer to Donate

2004-11-29 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 11/29/2004 12:20:12 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I considered that possability Oh, come on! I was talking about a low-cost entry into email for people who can't afford anything other than extremely bare-bones, who probably won't do any web

[UC] Another idea (from California) whose time has come?

2004-11-23 Thread Krfapt
Yucaipa approves redevelopment Council to prioritize projects By EVAN LaGASSE, Staff Writer YUCAIPA CA - With a 70 percent increase in tax revenue expected over the next five years, the City Council approved an ambitious redevelopment plan Monday night that could end up pumping

Re: [UC] Another Friday robbery

2004-11-22 Thread Krfapt
Since Eric Goldstein often bragged that a major drop in the crime rate of University City was the result of UCD, do you think that the miscreants found out he left and decided it was safe for them to come back? Al Krigman(Left of Ivan Groznyj)

Re: [UC] attempted mugging on the mainline

2004-11-16 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 11/15/2004 9:55:02 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: As property values are now sure to climb, local businesses have hired men in yellow to patrol this vastly undervalued neighborhood. It's an officially homologated historic district (just ask the

[UC] Still clinging tenaciously... ?

2004-11-16 Thread Krfapt
Still clinging tenaciously to the belief that historic designation isn't gonna cost you and your neighbors money? Here's some genuine empirical evidence (you know, the kind of factsthe anointed don't believe in) that suggests otherwise. It's from today's Inquirer. Always at your service

Re: [UC] Still clinging tenaciously... ?

2004-11-16 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 11/16/2004 9:00:10 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Al- All of us who are planning to demolish our homes will have to keep this in mind. David Sorry, you missed the point. It was that the Church couldn't justify the additional costs

Re: [UC] Still clinging tenaciously... ?

2004-11-16 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 11/16/2004 9:35:58 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Note that the designation took place before the church bought the property, so they did not in fact lose any money. This isn't true. The church had an agreement of sale on the properties, with an

Re: [UC] old computer graveyard?

2004-11-15 Thread Krfapt
You might try donating it to The Second Mile Center (45th between Locust Walnut) or the Toviah Thrift Shop (4200 block of Walnut, north side). If it's functional, they can probably sell it for a few bucks to someone who'd be grateful to have it. Always at your service and ready for a

[UC] How Pennsylvania voted -- by county; a map

2004-11-11 Thread Krfapt
http://pasdc.hbg.psu.edu/pasdc/whats_new/Map_of_the_month/motm_1104.pdf

Re: [UC] Of course it would start in philly...Possible Machine Ir regularities

2004-11-07 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 11/6/2004 8:16:23 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You might ask if they still provide election workers with a video. I foundthis more helpful than the training session or the book along. The "video" is also shown on a few cable stations, and all

Re: [UC] The Triumph of Moral Values -- Everyman's America

2004-11-05 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 11/4/2004 10:43:36 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: No matter how you try to twist the statistics, and might I say without humor, the ordinary people of America soundly repudiated you blues. This is at the core of the point I've been making. The

Re: [UC] provisional ballots

2004-11-05 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 11/5/2004 1:34:14 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The PA website also states that you must be "entitled" to vote in the election district where you cast the Provisional Ballot. Thus it seems that a person registered to vote in one polling

Re: [UC] The Triumph of Moral Values -- Everyman's America

2004-11-05 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 11/5/2004 10:20:32 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Could you please dumb it down for non-annointed folks like myself? What areyou trying to say in that paragraph? What is your position? It's my belief that prejudices against single-sex

Re: [UC] The Triumph of Moral Values -- Everyman's America

2004-11-05 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 11/5/2004 12:04:18 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Probably the best single thing each of us needs to do, for the good ofAmerica, is to find someone who voted the other way, and really try tounderstand *why* they voted the way they did. Great

Re: [UC] The Triumph of Moral Values?

2004-11-05 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 11/5/2004 12:57:57 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: What the Democrats need to dois to get this message into the "heartland". With all due respect... Those with the vision of the anointed seem to think that if people disagree with them, they

[UC] All politics is local; think globally, act locally

2004-11-05 Thread Krfapt
This, from today's DP. How do the red and blue blocks of University City respond to this? Always at your service and ready for a dialog,Al Krigman 40th Street revitalization raises local concerns

Re: [UC] The Triumph of Moral Values

2004-11-04 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 11/4/2004 12:45:10 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: For all its faults, West Philly is in fact a bastion of rationality and tolerance. You forgot to mention that luckily for thehoi polloi,it's also a stronghold of those who have the vision of the

[UC] Cell phone recycling info

2004-11-01 Thread Krfapt
There may be some disreputable things going on. But cell phone recycling is reasonably legit. Here are two references from the August issue of that outstanding newsletter, Waste Recovery Report (http://www.iconworldwide.com/wrr/). They include links you can check for more details. Always at

Re: [UC] [article]Art housing

2004-10-29 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 10/29/2004 8:17:33 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Is there a housing crisis in West Philadelphia? We'd better get on with the historic designation before someoneair-lifts a few gas storage tanks onto lots the city clears by declaring what's on

Re: [UC] New Website for Dog Park Advocates

2004-10-25 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 10/25/2004 9:09:45 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Has anyone else seen this website yet?http://www.phillydog.org/ Thanks for the link, Bruce. It looks like Stephen is trying to move the process along. Commendable, Stephen. And done in a way that

[UC] Reminder: Historic Designation Refom task Force Forum

2004-10-20 Thread Krfapt
Monday, October 25th, 6:30 pm, Winett Hall of Philadelphia Community College (17th, half a block south of Spring Garden, west side). Topic is the economic impact on people who own orlive and work in affected properties. Of immediate interest to people on this "listserv"in Spruce Hill. But

Re: [UC] Why Libertarians Need to Help Vote Bush Out

2004-10-18 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 10/17/2004 9:08:48 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Today's New York Times Magazine presents yet another stark demonstration of why Bush needs to be voted out of office. In a word, the man is totally out of touch with reality, dangerously so. In

[UC] use Speakup to urge that this offer be carefully considered

2004-10-18 Thread Krfapt
A California company has offered to install wireless internet access for Philadelphia at half the cost envisioned by the Mayor, with a system that will reach indoors rather than just outside as in the current proposal. A story is reproduced below from the DP. Whether this is real or "just

[UC-Announce] Polling place locator

2004-10-18 Thread Krfapt
Relayed from Ed Goppelt of Hallwatch Dear Philadelphian:In 2000, President George W. Bush won Florida, and the Presidency ofthe United States, by 537 votes. Since this year's Presidentialelection appears equally close, I wanted to make sure you knew aboutHallwatch's Polling Place Locator,

Re: [UC] FoCP elections held

2004-10-15 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 10/15/2004 3:08:21 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Could somebody who was at the meeting let the rest of us know why the motion to create a dog run failed to progress? I would be interested in knowing the positions of the FoCP Board members

Re: [UC] Political Article [non-UC]

2004-10-13 Thread Krfapt
The academics seem at odds with the business interests as represented by The Wall Street Journal -- which supports the president's economic policies. Is this an ivory tower versus a rubber meets the road difference? A liberal versus conservative difference? Or what? Maybe a question of

[UC] Kiddie Porn? Look who's calling for censorship.

2004-10-11 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 10/10/2004 5:10:50 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It's hard enough trying to raise an adolescent in this sick sex-saturated society without the local rag heaping it on. Assuming that the business in question is legal, Ross, does this

[UC-Announce] FOCP general meeting and election

2004-10-11 Thread Krfapt
Wednesday, October 13 Griffith Hall, USP (West side of 43rd Street between Regent and Woodland) 7:30 pm

[UC] PA Senatorial debate, 9:00 pm on CSPAN2

2004-10-11 Thread Krfapt
Arlen Specter (R), Joseph Hoeffel (R), Jim Clymer (C), Betsy Summers (L). This debate was taped on Saturday. I was told by a highly biased source that Specter and Hoeffel did nothing but insult one another while Clymer and Summers actually had points to make about what they would do in the

[UC] And the H L Mencken prize for cynicism goes to...

2004-10-08 Thread Krfapt
And the H L Mencken prize for cynicism goes to Dr Amy Gutman. (Yes, I'm disappointed that I didn't win... didn't even come in a close second). I refer to the meeting at The Rotunda last night. As promised, the cookies were outstanding. And for anyone who preferred healthy to cholesterol,

[UC] Reminder -- Community meeting with new Penn president is Thursday

2004-10-06 Thread Krfapt
The Community meeting with Amy Gutman, new president of the University of Pennsylvania, is Thursday evening, 7:00 pm, at the Rotunda. Some people have said, "Why bother? Penn is going to do to and in the neighborhood what it wants, regardless of what the people who make it their home have

[UC] A tale of two ... Thriftways (well, hopefully two)

2004-09-25 Thread Krfapt
From The Press of Atlantic City, compliments of Al Krigman. Yes, we have some bananas IGA, which replaced Thriftway at Renaissance Plaza, is set to open today By JOHN BRAND Staff Writer, (609) 272-7275 Your eyes first will catch the produce displays when you walk into the new IGA

Re: [UC] UC: Where We Live - Today's Inquirer

2004-09-22 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 9/22/2004 8:22:10 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: 3- Al Krigman's letter - I disagree with on priinciple. ;-) I realize this was supposed to be humorous. But what's to disagree with in this letter? The assertion that if the downside of

Re: [UC] General Contractor Recommendations - Reply off list if you prefer.

2004-09-22 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 9/22/2004 9:37:34 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Alex's experience with the archives shows why certain cranky people haveit all backwards! *Always* reply on the list when it is information. That is why there aresearchable archives, so the same

[UC] From the DP (contributed to the listserv by Al Krigman)

2004-09-15 Thread Krfapt
Gutmann plans to foster community prosperity By Cynthia Yeung September 15, 2004The streets of Philadelphia aren't exactly reminiscent of Princeton University's leafy suburbs, but Penn President Amy Gutmann has begun to make herself at home in the city, establishing a reputation as an

[UC] Another of Penn's vetted shops in high-cost space goes kablooie

2004-09-14 Thread Krfapt
Article below from the DP. Another aspiring entrepreneur, carefully vetted by the Omar Blaik team at Penn to have the privilege of paying too much rentfor university-owned commercial space, is pulling up stakes. It's my (admitted) conjecture that folks like this get bamboozled by the

[UC] Is the SHCA Board meeting tonight?

2004-09-14 Thread Krfapt
Is the SHCA Board Meeting tonight? If so, does anybody know the agenda? Always at your service and ready for a dialog,Al Krigman Does your community or other nonprofit group want an online Bulletin Board? A free website that anyone can keep current with no more

Re: [UC] Rethinking Outdoor Security Lighting, Historic Look

2004-09-11 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 9/11/2004 3:29:28 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: What could be more readily achievable and show a concern for quality of lifein all neighborhoods? I have taken the liberty to refer this question to the Philadelphia Heliology Commission (PHC).

Re: [UC] Rethinking Outdoor Security Lighting

2004-09-10 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 9/10/2004 5:43:58 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: turn-of-the-centurypole style lights Gas lamps would be even better. And we could either give the UCD Yellowjackets the job of lighting them in the evening and extinguishing them in the morning. Or,

Re: [UC] Fw: Re: [phillyblocks] $10 Million to make Philly Wireless... No Mon...

2004-09-06 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 9/5/2004 11:15:14 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Capital expenditures are something you do on a very rare basis -- buy a house, buy a car, etc. -- you are "investing capital" in a tangible thing with a fixed, or otherwise defined life

[UC] the rumor mongers...

2004-09-06 Thread Krfapt
Not me this time! I just got an e-mail from a neighbor who said she'd heard that Thriftway had sold out the location at 43rd and Walnut to a company that has a small group of Hispanic-oriented markets. This seems hard to believe ... considering the demographics of the neighborhood. Has

[UC] Web calendar

2004-09-06 Thread Krfapt
Since I was in the office today, I thought I'd use it to do some things that I've been putting off since Lightning was a puppy. One that you might find useful is a web-based calendar. It shows one month at a time, but you can look at any month you want. URL is

Re: [UC] Contrary to Historic Preservation

2004-09-02 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 9/2/2004 10:15:46 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://www.nytimes.com/2004/08/30/arts/design/30grad.html?ex=1251604800en=f927b2dc5b07df9cei=5090partner=rssuserland Interesting piece. Perhaps the key point (for those who want to skip the long, boring

Re: [UC] Contrary to Historic Preservation

2004-09-02 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 9/2/2004 12:30:55 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: We can't let ourselves be thought of aselitist arbiters of good taste, lest we have no rebuttal when Al Krigmanposts an email.Here's an excerpt from a piece I wrote in 2000 [snip] We're in the

Re: [UC] RE: mountain of junk left on sidewalk...Preventive/Punitive Measures

2004-08-23 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 8/23/2004 6:59:53 AM Eastern Daylight Time, Craigsolve writes: Landlords who abrogate such responsibilities to educate their tenants (regardless of social class) or remediate the effects of such disorder upon the community, are not deservingof the title of Landlord

Re: [UC] University City District head resigning

2004-08-23 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 8/23/2004 2:14:39 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'd nominate D.L. Wormley, who'd be terrific in thar job.But, since a serious idea like that won't fly, I guess I could be happy nominating Al Krigman. Just to watch the heart attacks start

Re: [UC] RE: mountain of junk left on sidewalk 4316 Pine

2004-08-22 Thread Krfapt
Yes, it's annoying. No, they shouldn't have done it. Yes, you can drop the dime (but they were probably leaving town so what good will that do?). No, I'm not excusing whever did it. Yes, you could blame the a) absentee landlord, b) slumlord, c) both of the above. But be aware that housing

Fwd: [UC] Send note to WD

2004-08-16 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 8/14/2004 1:22:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Can a local group send anote to the WD recommending that Water advisories are put up on the websitewhen the phone is cut off? Septa does this. I called the main City Hall number, thinking I

Re: [UC] burglary 46th walnut, window bars

2004-08-16 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 8/15/2004 6:08:21 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Bars are not something you do in a rush. They require thought and planning. Most thefts are impulse/opportunistic. Bars are expensive, not flexible for changing life styles, and will

Re: [UC] UCD Debate

2004-08-12 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 8/11/2004 9:35:37 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Why the Dickens should we have somebody swaggering around telling all the Villagers where to get off if he doesn't know doodley-squat about life in the hizzle? Sort of like the Queen of England

Re: [UC] Move-In Dumpster Locations

2004-08-11 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 8/11/2004 2:54:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: If you have old furniture that you do not want, do not leave it on thestreet or you may be fined by the city Those who are really"of" as opposed to merely "in" our neighborhood know that if

[UC] just for fun

2004-08-09 Thread Krfapt
It's almost as teeth ginding as some of the stuff in this listserv, or in Kerry and/or Bush ads (take your pick). And if it gets into personal attacks, they're by and about people we probably don't know personally -- and who may not even exist -- so, so what! I refer to: ( Pravda

Re: [UC] church

2004-08-04 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 8/4/2004 4:23:19 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://www.sacredplaces.orgPartners for Sacred Places is the only national, non-sectarian, non-profit organization dedicated to the sound stewardship and active community use of America's older

Re: [UC] church

2004-08-04 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 8/4/2004 5:23:19 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: youdon't even know the institution or the people Bruce gave us the website. I looked at it. It offered no substantive help whatsoever. Or, if it did, show me what I missed and I'll retract my

[UC] Let's thank our lucky stars we're left of center

2004-07-19 Thread Krfapt
From an "opinion" in today's Inquirer. Al Krigman(Left of Ivan Groznyj) Chains affirm strength of Center CityBy Sandy SmithSandy Smith lives, writes and eats in Center City.The Quizno's chain wants to open a sub shop on Rittenhouse Row. Man

[UC] The City comes to it's senses (on one issue, anyway)

2004-07-17 Thread Krfapt
The City has decided not to appeal the ruling by Judge Esther Sylvester that the impoverished Church of Christ congregation restore rather than sell its crumbling edifice at 63rd and Vine. The building had been condemned by the city as unsafe, but the historical fanatics stepped in and tried

Re: [UC] Rediscovering the 'smart side' of the city

2004-07-13 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 7/12/2004 11:40:21 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: how would you prevent this kind of thing [from Brian Siano: "Anyone remember that bike store at 41st and Baltimore? Not there anymore-- apparently, a local community organization put some

[UC] Re: rent at $600 or $1,100... correction

2004-07-13 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 7/13/2004 9:12:01 AM Eastern Daylight Time, Krfapt writes: Efficiency average is $534, median is $533, std deviation is $881-bedroom average is $710, median is $700, std deviation is $1342-bedroom average is $1,116, median is $1,175, std deviation is $2093

Re: [UC] Free Sod

2004-07-08 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 7/7/2004 10:45:53 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The sod has been spoken for. There's a big pile, and lots of wood mulch too, free for the taking on the lot at the SE corner of 43rd and Sansom. Always at your service and ready for a dialog,Al Krigman

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