[UC] Fw: [nolphiladelphia] Bush Budget: Adult Literacy

2005-02-23 Thread Marianne Das
For those of you who are interested in the Center for Literacy and adult literacy programs.   Marianne Das[EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Ed Schwartz To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL

[UC] Talk America

2005-02-14 Thread Marianne Das
ot;We are performing maintenance". Doesn't sound too promising.   Marianne Das[EMAIL PROTECTED]

[UC] to let you know

2005-02-14 Thread Marianne Das
About 2 weeks ago I had a  variation of this scam pulled on me. The guy (white, beard, dark hair) lived down the street (43rd), his car was stolen and he had to get to Roxborough to pick up his kids from the baby sitter.   Has anyone encountered this fellow?   Marianne Das[EMAIL PROTECTED]

[UC] Farmer's market on 43rd Street

2005-02-11 Thread Marianne Das
Go to the Clark Park Online Bulletin Board at http://www.clarkpark.blogspot.com   and take a look at the calendar. News of upcoming events and breaking news is posted here.   Marianne Das[EMAIL PROTECTED]

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

2005-02-10 Thread Marianne Das
Unlike most buildings, the old American College of Physicians building does have space for off-street parking.   Marianne Das [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: UnivCity@list.purple.com Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2005 8:39 AM

[UC] Re: [UC-Announce] [Fwd: [focp-announce] Looking for youth soccer coaches]

2005-02-04 Thread Marianne Das
Thanks, Stephen. I just finished posting it on the FOCP bulletin board. Marianne - Original Message - From: "Stephen Fisher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, February 04, 2005 10:08 AM Subject: [UC-Announce] [Fwd: [focp-announce] Looking for youth soccer coaches] > Hi All, > > I'm

Re: [UC] 3- Pack post was NOT endorsement for a Dog Run in Clark Park

2005-01-21 Thread Marianne Das
Thanks for your e-mail, Liz. I'm glad to hear that someone else is not in favor of a dog park in Clark Park. As a member of FOCP's Dog Committee, I read a good bit about dog parks on the internet, talked to people who used them, and visited several parks that were said to be well run. The committe

Re: [UC] Civic Center demolition

2005-01-01 Thread Marianne Das
t and, while I can't vouch for the last five years, traffic was always tied up with public high school graduations when I worked across the street at Children's Hospital. Marianne Das [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "William H. Magill" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]

[UC] Civic Center demolition

2004-12-30 Thread Marianne Das
ceremony and may still, but it isn't really large enough to accomodate the family and friends of the graduates.   What other auditorium in the city is large enough to perform this function?   Marianne Das [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Fw: [UC] arsenic in the soil

2004-12-18 Thread Marianne Das
I've never heard of arsenic in the soil here in West Philly, but it does occur naturally in some areas. When Christy Whitman was Secretary of the Environment, fairly high concentrations of arsenic were found in well water there. She tried to hush up the protests, but eventually something was done

Fw: [UC] Turn Your Back on Bush

2004-12-16 Thread Marianne Das
In a nutshell, it's childish. Far better to pick out your favorite anti-Bush cause and work hard for it. Marianne Das [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "William H. Magill" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mario Giorno" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> C

Fw: [UC] Read it and weep!

2004-12-08 Thread Marianne Das
About a week ago, I received much the same message, but the lottery was called "El Gordo" and it was from Madrid.   Marianne Das [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2004 3:29 PM Subject: [UC] R

Re: [UC] not just any old bowling alley...

2004-12-02 Thread Marianne Das
- Original Message - From: "Stephen Fisher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Brian Siano" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: "university City List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2004 12:11 PM Subject: Re: [UC] not just any old bowling alley... > I think us > "wonderful west philly residen

[UC] Re: [nolphiladelphia] Council bill to bring peace and quiet to your block at night

2004-12-02 Thread Marianne Das
into the wee, small hours of the morning. As a result, I don't feel afraid to go out at night.   Marianne Das [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Hillary Aisenstein To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2004 10:34 AM

[UC] Outhouses

2004-12-02 Thread Marianne Das
Years ago I babysat for a family who lived on the east side of 45th Street between Larchwood & Baltimore Ave.   They proudly showed me their shed that they said had been converted from an outhouse. I'm sure there are other sheds in the neighborhood that were used in the same way.  

Re: [UC] MSNBC.com Article: Philly, Verizon strike WiFi agreement

2004-12-01 Thread Marianne Das
Why is the city spending money on wireless internet access when it is laying off police and firemen and SEPTA is being forced to do the same?   Someone's sense of priorities are screwed up!   Marianne Das [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Paul Grossman

Fw: [UC] phone company

2004-11-28 Thread Marianne Das
DE, moved to Richmond, VA and just recently went to Maryland. The  rate actually decreased a couple of dollars to $17.41/month. I've never had any problems with Cavalier.   Marianne Das [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Suzanne Minnis To: Stephen Fisher ; University

[UC] Bike regulations: a pedestrian speaks

2004-11-23 Thread Marianne Das
aren't allowed to pass on the passenger side of a bus when it is taking on or discharging passengers. Why do bikes do this? My daughter was seriously injured this way.   Marianne Das [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Fw: [UC] Baltimore/University Ave Reconfiguration

2004-11-19 Thread Marianne Das
I remember that there was a gas station located there that dumped gasoline into the subway-surface line below. There was a notice sometime ago that the Vet School was going to put up a new building there. Marianne Das [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]&

[UC] Spyware warning

2004-11-15 Thread Marianne Das
Two dumb questions: (1) Is there a difference between cookies and spyware?   (2) Is there any web site that can connect the filenames of spyware with their sources?   Marianne Das [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [UC] Oil vs. Gas Heat

2004-11-12 Thread Marianne Das
Title: Message   - Original Message - From: Mario Giorno To: 'Marianne Das' ; Mario Giorno ; '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' ; 'Naomi' Cc: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Sent: Friday, November 12, 2004 4:30 PM Subject: RE: [UC] Oil vs. Gas H

Re: [UC] Oil vs. Gas Heat

2004-11-12 Thread Marianne Das
Title: RE: [UC] Oil vs. Gas Heat All-electric homes are quite common in the suburbs, but they are quite expensive. One solution to cutting the cost of heating is to turn down the thermostat in the house and use an electric space heater in the room or rooms you use most.   Marianne Das [EMAIL

[UC] Fw: [nolphiladelphia] ISCV Posts 2004 versus 2000 Presidential Vote by ward to UrbanVoters.org web site.

2004-11-10 Thread Marianne Das
Please note the greatest increase in presidential voting was in the 27th Ward here in West Philly. Congratulations should go to all of those young people who voted for the first time here. Let's hope they keep it up.   Marianne Das [EMAIL PROTECTED]  - Original Message - Fro

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

2004-11-06 Thread Marianne Das
You might ask if they still provide election workers with a video. I found this more helpful than the training session or the book along. Marianne Das [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "Stephen Fisher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "William H. Magill" <[E

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

2004-11-06 Thread Marianne Das
  - Original Message - From: Marianne Das To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 05, 2004 8:25 PM Subject: Re: [UC] The Triumph of Moral Values -- Everyman's America     - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROT

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

2004-11-05 Thread Marianne Das
feel so threatened by the concept of single-sex marriage.    Marianne Das  

[UC] Marianne Das recommends markfiore.com!

2004-11-04 Thread Marianne Das
Dear UnivCity listserv, Marianne Das ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) wants you to see a cartoon at "markfiore.com". You can check it out at http://www.markfiore.com/animation/prizes.html. In addition to recommending "markfiore.com", Marianne Das also sent you this message: Enjoy! Ma

Fw: [UC] Bush Victory

2004-11-03 Thread Marianne Das
- Original Message - From: "Marianne Das" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Jonathan Cass" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2004 3:23 AM Subject: Re: [UC] Bush Victory > Don't laugh, but one of my former neighbors recently sold her hous

[UC] Absentee ballots

2004-10-29 Thread Marianne Das
ading Zone").    Wonders will never cease!   Marianne Das [EMAIL PROTECTED]  

Fw: [UC] Re: Trolley service

2004-10-18 Thread Marianne Das
al Day, the heat was still on in the trolley and we fried. No thanks! Marianne Das [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "Wilma de Soto" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Clinton, J. Scott" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: "UnivCity listserv" <[EMAIL PROTEC

Re: [UC] The odd behavior of my neighbors

2004-10-05 Thread Marianne Das
In those two glorious years when the Flyers won the Stanley Cup (get out the history books!), the kids took trash can lids to bang on and announce the news to the neighborhood. Marianne Das [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "William H. Magill" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [UC] FYI: neighborhood sleaze

2003-11-29 Thread Marianne Das
Title: Bartender Whoever Craig is, he had the good sense to remove it. Do I detect the not so fine hand of Benseraglio in this?   Marianne - Original Message - From: Jim To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2003 10:25 AM Subject: [UC] FYI: neighborhood

Fw: [UC] Property tax abatement information for rehab

2003-11-20 Thread Marianne Das
For those of you who don't have the time to read the final report of the Tax Reform Commission, here is a brief message from Ed Schwartz.   Marianne Das [EMAIL PROTECTED]   - Original Message - From: D-L Wormley To: University City (E-mail) ; PFSNI List (E-mail) Sent: Tu

Re: [UC] 7 questions on the ballot November 4th

2003-10-30 Thread Marianne Das
high utility rates" Wouldn't it make more sense to add car-insurance rates to the existing agency rather than creating another one? > Just my 2 cents worth, Marianne Das [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the > list named &q

[UC] Land tax

2003-10-19 Thread Marianne Das
ghtly lower, but not low enough to compensate for increases that have occurred under gentrification in this neighborhood. However, it certainly would solve the problems of slum landlords and developers like Sam Rappaport.   Marianne Das [EMAIL PROTECTED]    

[UC] Fw: [nolphiladelphia] Philadelphia Inquirer, Daily News Stories on Tax Commission Recommendations

2003-10-17 Thread Marianne Das
If you pay city taxes, as all of us do, this might be of interest to you.   Marianne - Original Message - From: Ed Schwartz To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 16, 2003 10:58 PM Subject: [nolphiladelphia] Phila

Re: [UC] 4600 Market Street

2003-09-15 Thread Marianne Das
- Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Jonathan Herrmann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: "Marianne Das" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, September 15, 2003 8:43 AM Subject: Re: [UC] 4600

[UC] "Hack" filming in our neighborhood

2003-08-29 Thread Marianne Das
In this discussion the question has been asked whether our neighborhood has benefitted financially from the filming.   I heard the rumor that "Hack" has made a contribution to the Spruce Hill Community Association. Is there any truth in this?    Marianne

[UC] Crown vetch

2003-08-14 Thread Marianne Das
being better than ivy or those other boring groundcovers.   Marianne Das [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [UC] [Opinion: Bikes]

2003-06-11 Thread Marianne Das
she was told that bikes weren't motor vehicles and didn't have to obey traffic laws! Marianne Das [EMAIL PROTECTED] > And noting the amount of further comment on this issue, I'll stop now > and post this now before *everything* I've said above has been said > by som

Re: [UC] White Roof paint

2003-03-21 Thread Marianne Das
Is this "elastomeric" roof coating suitable for rubber roofs?   Marianne Das [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: James Gallman To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, March 21, 2003 11:46 AM Subject: Re: [UC] White Roof paint As a Rohm and Ha

[UC] Apartment for rent

2002-07-28 Thread Marianne Das
A computerless friend has asked me to post an e-mail about a 2-bedroom apartment for rent on the first floor. It is located on 44th Street between Walnut and Locust.   Call 215-382-2995 for more information.   Marianne

Re: [UC] The housing bubble?

2002-07-08 Thread Marianne Das
Good point, all. For those of us who are retired and live on a small fixed income it doesn't make any sense to borrow a lot of money to make expensive repairs when it would be very difficult to pay back the loan.   Marianne Das [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message -

[UC] Pittsburgh

2002-05-04 Thread Marianne Das
t but new housing, later commercial buildings, and vacant land were not included.   I remember Manchester from my high school days, because many of my classmates lived there. The neighborhood was much larger than the Manchester Historical District, and the modest row houses are not included.   Mar

House painters

2001-07-05 Thread Marianne Das
Can anyone recommend a good house painter? Marianne Das [EMAIL PROTECTED] You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe, see <http://list.purple.com>