[UC] Leaders get rich

2011-02-25 Thread Richard Conrad
Let me see if I have it straight... Catastrophes seem to drive up the oil prices. Oil prices are going up like crazy (as are the catastrophes). Hmm.. I need to buy the oil products, but because I don't own any, I cannot sell it. Like the Bush and Cheney folks do, who have been busy monopolizing

Fwd: [UCNeighbors] Fwd: [UC] From the DP -- fire at 45th Walnut was set (contributed by Al Krigman)

2011-02-25 Thread Richard Conrad
-- but they are self-extinguishing fires. Cigarettes are not. -- Tony West On 2/25/2011 2:29 PM, Richard Conrad wrote: Forwarded message from univcity@list.purple.com: From: krf...@aol.com Date: February 25, 2011 8:25:11 AM EST Subject: [UC] From the DP -- fire at 45th Walnut was set

Re: [UC] Another One of Glenn's Revolutionary Ideas for Bettering Society

2011-02-27 Thread Richard Conrad
On that note: Republicans don't think that Egypt could happen here, but they are in De-Nile! On Feb 26, 2011, at 5:56 PM, Glenn wrote: It is from numberless diverse acts of courage and belief that human history is shaped. Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot

[UC] Re: [UCNeighbors] Put Them All in Jail Today

2011-03-10 Thread Richard Conrad
Right on Ross! On Mar 10, 2011, at 2:38 PM, Ross Bender wrote: Michael Moore To Rachel Maddow On Wisconsin: 'This Is War' (VIDEO) The Huffington Post Jack Mirkinson First Posted: 03/10/11 08:24 AM Updated: 03/10/11 10:36 AM Wisconsin's not broke, he said. America isn't broke. The

[UC] cannons of glory

2011-03-17 Thread Richard Conrad
Yesterday, Japanese firemen aimed water hoses at overheating nuclear reactors, that are in danger of core melt downs. For a rather brief period, according to the NHK report, they were able to send 80' streams of water, but soon the radioactivity forced them to retreat. Later they noticed some

Re: [UC] Fwd: Soil Tester

2011-03-19 Thread Richard Conrad
The idea of soil sampling by a State Laboratory http://www.aasl.psu.edu/SSFT.HTM has been compared to seeing a Doctor vs 'doing it yourself at home' medicine. The Penn State facility is underwritten by our taxes so the costs are kept down and a high quality of results maintained. Rick

Re: [UC] Patriots arrested

2011-03-20 Thread Richard Conrad
Right on Glenn! On Mar 19, 2011, at 9:46 PM, Glenn wrote: Many American patriots were arrested today, while demanding an end to corporate imperialist wars. Many of them were veterans from Iraq, Afghanistan, and Vietnam. Tomorrow, more American patriots will march on Quantico to demand

[UC] Dr. Helen Caldicott

2011-04-02 Thread Richard Conrad
From: http://www.helencaldicott.com/2011/03/caldicott-japan-may-spell-end-of-nuclear-industry-worldwide/ Dr Helen Caldicott: ‘The situation is very grim and not just for the Japanese people’ One person who is in no doubt about the seriousness of the incident is prominent anti-nuclear

Re: [UC] vicious dog alert - part 2

2011-04-04 Thread Richard Conrad
The owner also looks like he has been fighting too. ?-Maybe attacks from his own dog? Sad. - RC On Apr 4, 2011, at 9:35 PM, Mimi Iijima wrote: Neighbors, A quick word of thanks to all of our friends and neighbors who have expressed support over the last couple days. Our beloved dog,

[UC] Re: [UCNeighbors] VIBES

2011-04-23 Thread Richard Conrad
It's been too long since anyone has seriously (ab)used this List Serve... I have just two questions: 1) Does anybody know where to go for a good deal on vibrators in Philadelphia? 2) Is anyone out there willing to admit that they know where to go for a good deal on vibrators in

Re: [UC] Re: [UCNeighbors] VIBES

2011-04-24 Thread Richard Conrad
Now that is a good quote if ever I heard one! On Apr 24, 2011, at 4:32 PM, William H. Magill wrote: even German stuff is made in China these days You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see

[UC] Fukushima Nuclear Disaster

2011-04-27 Thread Richard Conrad
Dr Helen Caldicott - Fukushima Nuclear Disaster- You won't hear this on the Main Stream News. www.youtube.com Nuclear Facts you'd be more comfortable not knowing from a very clued up professional who will not be bought or intimidated into silence: Dr Helen Caldicott,... Do not ignore her!!!

Re: [UC] Clark Park Secrecy, 01-11

2011-04-28 Thread Richard Conrad
Darco, I must agree with Glenn that you have most clearly misinterpreted what Glenn wrote and you should read it again more closely. Although, in fact I might point out, as control by private parties increases, particularly when park spaces are leased or sold to private parties, it can

Re: [UC] Clark Park Secrecy, 01-11

2011-04-28 Thread Richard Conrad
O.K. let's get real! Darco represents Glenn as saying soething he did not. Darco asks: do you have evidence of people being excluded from the park? Glenn did not ever say in his communique that people were excluded from the park. Whether he said something else with which you disagree,

Re: [UC] Clark Park Secrecy, 01-11

2011-04-28 Thread Richard Conrad
never run out of gas, do they? --Tony West On 4/28/2011 11:28 PM, Richard Conrad wrote: O.K. let's get real! Darco represents Glenn as saying something he did not. Darco asks: do you have evidence of people being excluded from the park? Glenn did not ever say in his

Re: [UC] Clark Park Secrecy, 01-11

2011-04-29 Thread Richard Conrad
and speak out! In the end, bully's are exposed. Thanks, Glenn PS: The other FOCP board members have left Tony unleashed to use these tactics against this community for years. WHAT DOES THEIR SILENCE SAY ABOUT THE FOCP BOARD On 4/29/2011 12:43 AM, Richard Conrad wrote: You

Re: [UC] Why do they always respond with venom?

2011-04-29 Thread Richard Conrad
Mike V, I was really starting to think the reset thing was actually working; that is, until you slammed into the discussion and TILTED the darned machine two more times - again. Can you be a considerate and conscientious neighborhood participant yourself? Rick Conrad On Apr 29, 2011,

Re: [UC] Clark Park Secrecy, 01-11

2011-04-29 Thread Richard Conrad
Thank you Darco very much... I was really not expecting an apology (despite my quixotic claim to the contrary), and even a terse, partial, and perhaps conditional one felt rather warm and fuzzy to me... You reason well and speak honestly and sincerely about your concerns but then you slam

Re: [UC] Clark Park Secrecy, 01-11

2011-04-29 Thread Richard Conrad
One thing seems to ring true, very sad, but sometimes also true I should say... In the realm of political debate: One often only does one's best work when one's adversaries make it particularly difficult to do it! Now, enough! Let us start to get along DAMN IT! On Apr 29, 2011, at 5:47

Re: [UC] Clark Park Secrecy, 01-11

2011-04-29 Thread Richard Conrad
Darco and Tony, There is a way to be sure we are getting onto the same page... YOU HAVE SAID THAT NO ONE IS EXCLUDED FROM THE PARK. SO THERE SHOULD BE NO PROBLEM WITH CONSTITUTIONALLY GUARANTEED RIGHTS (eg.): TO PEACEABLE ASSEMBLY TO PETITION FOR REDRESS OF GRIEVANCES, BEING EXERCISED

Re: [UC] End of events, Clark Park Secrecy, 01-11

2011-04-30 Thread Richard Conrad
, Richard Conrad wrote: AS SOON AS CLARK PARK IS AVAILABLE AGAIN I SUGGEST WE USE IT FOR PEACEABLE ASSEMBLY... TO CONDUCT TEACH-INS... TO FOSTER GATHERINGS OF MASS CONSCIOUSNESS... AND TO DISCUSS AND ACT UPON THIS AND OTHER ISSUES. Rick, Yes, this is an important idea. Community

Re: [UC] End of events, Clark Park Secrecy, 01-11

2011-04-30 Thread Richard Conrad
are _clearly_ fans of Newt Gingrich. On 4/30/11, Richard Conrad rdcon...@verizon.net wrote: O.K. then. Can anyone please prove Glenn wrong... I'm fairly certain he would welcome it. Let's please soon hear from someone about this idea... Darco Lalevic, Brian Siano, Anthony West, William H. Magill

Re: [UC] Clark Park

2011-04-30 Thread Richard Conrad
Darco, Bill, and Tony, Brian answered me with absurdly sarcastic and abusive rhetoric so exaggerated as to be insipid and cruel. Are you going to ignore my several attempts to find some resolution, as if I deserved no comment? Do you all just need to cultivate only antagonistic rapport... or

Re: [UC] End of events, Clark Park Secrecy, 01-11

2011-04-30 Thread Richard Conrad
, Richard Conrad rdcon...@verizon.net wrote: Brian I am truly aghast. You seem now to have become perhaps the most sour misanthrope that I know; and I used to describe you as a particularly bright, very noble, unusually friendly, superbly articulate, and most helpful human being. If you can't

Re: [UC] A quote from Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.

2011-04-30 Thread Richard Conrad
How about a quote describing what fraud is? On Apr 30, 2011, at 11:07 PM, William H. Magill wrote: The mind of the bigot is like the pupil of the eye: the more light you shine on it, the more it will contract. Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. (1841-1935) Supreme Court Justice 1902 to 1932

Re: [UC] A quote from Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.

2011-04-30 Thread Richard Conrad
How about a quote describing what fraud is? Alright, I will provide a definition of fraud: Wiki: According to the Collins English Dictionary 10th Edition fraud can be defined as: deceit, trickery, sharp practice, or breach of confidence, perpetrated for profit or to gain some unfair or

Re: [UC] post hole digger

2011-05-01 Thread Richard Conrad
As the rug said to the floor, don't worry, I've got you covered. Call me and I'll meet you at the back door with it. Rick: 215-748-5788 On May 1, 2011, at 10:45 AM, Lewis Mellman wrote: Does anyone have a post hole digger that I can borrow for a few days? You are receiving this

Re: [UC] Important fraud article, teacher evaluation

2011-05-01 Thread Richard Conrad
Good stuff. Targeting only the production of higher scores often leads to falsified results. Happens with Scientific Research all the time, funding or publishing biases for significant or optimistic results . I saw Waiting for Superman and the idea about how do you evaluate, seemed a major

[UC] This is a hoot!

2011-05-01 Thread Richard Conrad
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/05/01/obama-official-birth-video_n_855945.html Pres. Barack Obama releases even more birth info, I love this man's sense of humor, at White House Correspondents' dinner while Trump watches from audience. Very funny. Another clip says Donald was booed at his

[UC] Re: [UCNeighbors] This is a hoot!

2011-05-02 Thread Richard Conrad
, Richard Conrad rdcon...@verizon.net wrote: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/05/01/obama-official-birth-video_n_855945.html Pres. Barack Obama releases even more birth info, I love this man's sense of humor, at White House Correspondents' dinner while Trump watches from audience. Very

Re: [UC] Important fraud article, teacher evaluation

2011-05-02 Thread Richard Conrad
!!! On May 1, 2011, at 1:24 PM, Glenn wrote: On 5/1/2011 11:47 AM, Richard Conrad wrote: It also seemed to me that they downplayed the value of proper funding way too much in the film, decrying throwing money at the problem. Rick, I didn't see the movie, but read an analysis

[UC] Re: [UCNeighbors] This is a hoot!

2011-05-02 Thread Richard Conrad
What is unbelievable Mark...? On May 2, 2011, at 3:10 AM, Mark Krull wrote: This is unbelieveable. On Mon, May 2, 2011 at 2:52 AM, Richard Conrad rdcon...@verizon.net wrote: How sweet it is, K.T., indeed... Did you notice later that the networks interrupted programming shortly before

Re: [UC] unsubscribe UnivCity

2011-05-02 Thread Richard Conrad
I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out

[UC] Last minute opportunity

2011-05-04 Thread Richard Conrad
1 extra ticket... Phil Ochs documentary movie tonight at Bryn Mawr @ 7pm Rick215-748-5788 or215-990-0880 Richard D. Conrad rdcon...@verizon.net

[UC] Quotes

2011-05-04 Thread Richard Conrad
The trouble with quotes found on the Internet is that you never know for sure if they are genuine. ~ Abraham Lincoln (Feb. 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865)

Re: [UC] unsubscribe UnivCity

2011-05-04 Thread Richard Conrad
You represented the UCNeighbors list on the UnivCity list so it seems appropriate to post your remarks here as well as there, Tony. It wouldn't hurt you to be honest and reply to Glenn's concerns as well as mine but you've refused to do so... You have ignored what you apparently could not

Re: [UC] unsubscribe UnivCity

2011-05-04 Thread Richard Conrad
P.S. I may be wrong but as I had read the rules for unsubscribing, you and some others did not actually do so... again, maybe I'm wrong and it may not be all that significant a point... but unsubscribe should be in the body and the email addressed to majordomo. Please let me know if I am

[UC] conspiracy theories blossoming!!

2011-05-05 Thread Richard Conrad
If any of this is true, OH BOY! ...and it certainly sounds like it has some very heavy hitting people and potentialities! http://gregoryfegel.sulekha.com/blog/post/2011/05/former-u-s-deputy-assistant-secretary-of-state-says.htm

Re: [UC] Facts on the Clark Pk restoration

2011-05-05 Thread Richard Conrad
Good responses here Glenn. Perhaps the reason they did not let my email through yet is the inclusion there of this list's subscription info. Even Linda Lee did not (dare?) mention it before when I asked, I had to google it and then hunt it down like a detective... Clark Park now looks like a

Re: [UC] Shoes

2011-05-05 Thread Richard Conrad
P.S. Happy Cinqo d' Mayo all! On May 5, 2011, at 12:58 PM, Richard Conrad wrote: I'm going to go down to the Reading Terminal for the shoe shine. I see Kyle/or the moderator let me post here again though my earlier response to 'Kyle's condemnation' still hasn't been posted and two others

Re: [UC] Facts

2011-05-05 Thread Richard Conrad
for handicapped access... just a lovely new lap pool. A very lovely lap pool at more than five times what it should have cost... On May 5, 2011, at 2:18 PM, William H. Magill wrote: On May 5, 2011, at 12:08 PM, Richard Conrad wrote: Good responses here Glenn. Perhaps the reason

[UC] Curiouser and couriouser said Alice

2011-05-05 Thread Richard Conrad
A call came in to my cell phone at 6:30pm, saying the FBI was issuing new warnings, press 1 for a free home security system, press 2 if you are not interested in taking care of your house or your family. A few seconds later, my computer modem started making a loud buzzing sound unlike anything

[UC] Fwd: [UCNeighbors] Re: A Spammer's Tools

2011-05-05 Thread Richard Conrad
: From: Richard Conrad rdcon...@verizon.net Date: May 5, 2011 11:30:03 PM EDT To: Kyle Cassidy kylecass...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [UCNeighbors] Re: A Spammer's Tools Did you hold back my post to the list? On May 5, 2011, at 11:16 PM, Kyle Cassidy wrote: Glenn's never been blocked from

Re: [UC] woman mugged at 47th Chester last Saturday night

2011-05-13 Thread Richard Conrad
very sad... she should be escorted and supported through this. Rick Conrad On May 13, 2011, at 12:42 PM, Linda Lee wrote: Am forwarding from a woman who posted on craigslist. I wrote to her and she sent the following: Yes, I filed a report with the police. I posted this ad hoping that

Re: [UC] Any roofer recommendations? Need much hand-holding....

2011-05-21 Thread Richard Conrad
Thanks Freda. On May 20, 2011, at 9:01 PM, Freda Egnal wrote: I have been happy with Gambrel, 1633 Orthodox St 215-535-1318 --- On Fri, 5/20/11, Patty Bulack pbul...@gmail.com wrote: From: Patty Bulack pbul...@gmail.com Subject: [UC] Any roofer recommendations? Need much

Re: [UC] Any roofer recommendations? Need much hand-holding....

2011-05-21 Thread Richard Conrad
Sweeat.. On May 20, 2011, at 9:55 PM, Karen Heenan wrote: John Kline, hands down. He's not expensive (as roofers go), but he's good with old houses. And he'll tell you up front that because it's an old house, he may not get the leak the first time, but he'll keep coming back until he

Re: [UC] Interesting local school news

2011-05-22 Thread Richard Conrad
GREAT ARTICLES. On May 22, 2011, at 8:04 AM, Glenn wrote: http://www.philly.com/philly/education/20110520_Philly_district_to_close_schools_for_at-risk_students.html Children and parents around the city dream of reasonable class sizes and extra-curricular activities, like a tennis

Re: [UC] The Date that Clark Park Reopens

2011-05-26 Thread Richard Conrad
Nice... but is Glenn speaking for any foreseeable truth about not letting there be democracy rallies...? I cannot easily feel that way about you or Tony being against free thinking and free speech. Would you even be handling permits anyway?? On May 25, 2011, at 3:54 PM, Brian Siano wrote:

Re: [UC] The Date that Clark Park Reopens

2011-05-26 Thread Richard Conrad
...secret corporate takeover of Clark Park from the beginning!!!... I see much evidence of this based on the denials Tony and you have made to extant facts. ...they can't tell their corporate masters that they object to the agenda now,... Can you object Brian, Tony, not sure to whom Chance

Re: [UC] The Date that Clark Park Reopens

2011-05-26 Thread Richard Conrad
, Richard Conrad wrote: ...secret corporate takeover of Clark Park from the beginning!!!... I see much evidence of this based on the denials Tony and you have made to extant facts. ...they can't tell their corporate masters that they object to the agenda now,... Can you object Brian

Re: [UC] The Date that Clark Park Reopens

2011-05-28 Thread Richard Conrad
On 5/26/2011 3:28 AM, Richard Conrad wrote: Nice... but is Glenn speaking for any foreseeable truth about not letting there be democracy rallies...? I cannot easily feel that way about you or Tony being against free thinking and free speech. Would you even be handling permits anyway

Re: [UC] Inga Saffron on the privatization

2011-05-31 Thread Richard Conrad
With only some nature trail clearing, some poison ivy treatments, and a few ad hoc remediations, a park can be absolutely dreamy. Rick Conrad On May 27, 2011, at 10:03 AM, Lalevic, Darco wrote: Sorry to not be able to continue our previous conversation Glenn, busy with life and work and

[UC] Re: [PFSNI] Re: Another Found Cat - black white IS BACK HOME!

2011-06-04 Thread Richard Conrad
Velvet Elvis should share in Sushi, I used to teach it's really easy! Not way pricey, nor so queasy! Nori (seaweed) Rice sour sweet pickled ginger radish paste, Eat! Many fishies Other wishies Fine good dishies! So deliciousies...!!! On Jun 3, 2011, at 9:10 PM, Linda Lee wrote: Yay!

Re: [UC] News about Clark Park herbicide

2011-06-09 Thread Richard Conrad
Moi aussi - Sept! Rick Conrad On Jun 9, 2011, at 10:16 PM, Mary wrote: Me six, Tony. Mary On Thu, Jun 9, 2011 at 9:57 PM, Kimm Tynan kimm.ty...@verizon.net wrote: Me five, Tony. Kimm On 6/9/11 2:56 PM, Gerardo Razumney razum...@verizon.net wrote: Good idea Gerardo Razumney

Re: [UC] News about Clark Park herbicide

2011-06-10 Thread Richard Conrad
on the principles of a democratic republic! The use of straw men and ad hominem attacks worked quite well here to silence almost all dissent. Take care, Glenn -Original Message- From: Richard Conrad Sent: Jun 10, 2011 1:06 AM To: Mary Cc: Kimm Tynan , UnivCity@list.purple.com

Re: [UC] Roundup

2011-06-10 Thread Richard Conrad
WOW, Robin and Kimm, Your articles seem to indicate that Monsanto prevaricates (I would venture that they are in fact the Waffen SS of the modern world's industrial agricultural conglomerates) and further that their Round Up product may be quite toxic even at minute concentrations. I

Re: [UC] Tell Philadelphia City Council to increase school funding

2011-06-16 Thread Richard Conrad
How insulated you must be Matt, not to know about the Mayor's proposal to raise the funds through a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages like soda pop... REALLY, read a paper, watch the news, get a life... On Jun 16, 2011, at 2:34 PM, Wolfe J. Matthew wrote: Increase funding for schools. I

Re: [UC] Tell Philadelphia City Council to increase school funding

2011-06-16 Thread Richard Conrad
Same thing happened to my 17 emails, Mary. The whole City Council seems to be insulated, shock-proof, fragile, and beyond public debates. Thanks for trying any way! Rick On Jun 16, 2011, at 4:28 PM, mcget...@aol.com wrote: Hah! Rick, I went to the Nutter site and sent the emails as you

Re: [UC] Roundup in Clark Park - latest research

2011-06-16 Thread Richard Conrad
Tony, This was covered by the studies which showed the hazardous effects in extremely dilute concentrations... did you miss that Rick Conrad On Jun 16, 2011, at 9:24 PM, Anthony West wrote: you seem still to step around two key facts in Frank Chance's report on Roundup. First, most of

Re: [UC] RoundUp burning is visible

2011-06-18 Thread Richard Conrad
On Jun 18, 2011, at 5:42 PM, Anthony West wrote: a foolish error... when you babble about... [UC] Tony West's 'criticism' burning is visible! You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see

Re: [UC] New chemical burns visible

2011-06-22 Thread Richard Conrad
Tony, When did any said characteristics of the listserve become any kind of a criterion for granting of standing to a request made by a Clark Park neighbor and a potential member / contributor of the Clark Park Partnership. Seems to me you just chose that (unmoderated private listserve,

Re: [UC] Roundup - you read it here first!

2011-06-30 Thread Richard Conrad
We don't drink neighbors' charma without governing our own farma and the parma is not all we seek so probably no alarma... On Jun 29, 2011, at 11:25 PM, Anthony West wrote: This is inaccurate, Mary. Neither Frank nor I vouched for Roundup's harmlessness. We noted the circumstances of its

Re: [UC] half million taxpayer rip off

2011-06-30 Thread Richard Conrad
i agree On Jun 29, 2011, at 9:32 AM, Glenn wrote: Marketing and branding the half million dollars for the Clark Park redesign as grants worked very well for the plutocracy. This technique is used a great deal in our empire to funnel taxpayer money to connected organizations! The common

Re: [UC] PW journalist looking to voice parent concerns over WPhilly schools

2011-07-03 Thread Richard Conrad
Thanks Wilma! On Jul 2, 2011, at 8:58 AM, Wilma de Soto wrote: Rick, Alexander Wilson School is at 46th Woodland Ave. The school near 48th Brown is Sulzburger. Martha Washington is at 44th Brown St. On 7/2/11 3:25 AM, Richard Conrad rdcon...@verizon.net wrote: Nice job for you

[UC] Philly, Art, Decora, movies, photographs, and Liz Lemonaide

2011-07-17 Thread Richard Conrad
On a way old thread: PTC In the Trolley Car Diner, on Gtn AVE ~7600, near Mascaro's yard, in Lower Chestnut Hill, I saw today a photo from circa 1895 of a passenger car that said: Peoples Traction Company rdc On Jul 17, 2011, at 2:36 PM, Dave Axler wrote: 20th Indiana. Fire was in 1914.

Re: [UC] [Friends of Clark Park]: FOCP Membership Meeting July 18, 7 pm

2011-07-17 Thread Richard Conrad
Only this, and nothing more? On Jul 17, 2011, at 10:24 PM, admin wrote: Topics of discussion will be usage of A park since re-opening, and developments in other sections of the park. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for

Re: [UC] PARKLET @ 43rd Balt.

2011-09-02 Thread Richard Conrad
Hi, coffee you smell? So, how's by you... As autumn hastens My Haiku: A fugly parklet Won't let me park my car here. Pathetic it is. Strolling with dollars But this season; the reason has ended too soon. Try to get cupcakes... Caught up in parklet's mistakes... too 'spresso crowded. On Aug

Re: [UC] re: thanks for all the advice/offers on the flooding problem

2011-09-12 Thread Richard Conrad
We had such as that... still not sure of finial remedial selection either. 3 On Sep 12, 2011, at 2:31 PM, Ann Mayer wrote: To all: I did not manage to get back to all with thanks for their helpful ideas on my basement flood, so I thank everyone here. Luckily, the flooding rapidly

Re: [UC] news flash

2011-09-12 Thread Richard Conrad
There is much need and plenty of room for a lot near there - and also even though the restaurants are large and the parking limited, they are usually almost full... not far from public transports, large mosque - nor the Supremo market either. On Sep 12, 2011, at 6:00 PM, krf...@aol.com wrote:

Re: [UC] Pit bull off leash

2011-09-12 Thread Richard Conrad
Did it have collar / tags? On Sep 12, 2011, at 4:50 PM, Joe Clarke wrote: This morning I saw a pit bull wandering around 48th Kingsessing. It look a little lost and perhaps older. I looked around and didn't see anyone who might be its owner. What does one do in that situation?

[UC] Urgent petition!!!

2011-09-12 Thread Richard Conrad
13,079 People IBM: Denounce Ghana's Order to 'Arrest all Gays' 12500th signature · about 18 hours ago Started by: Jay Breneman in Gay Rights Targeting Program Director, GLBT and International Programs, Global Supplier Diversity (Irwin Drucker) and 9 others

Re: [UC] Penn Park-Extreme bullshit

2011-09-14 Thread Richard Conrad
From a bible:-He changes a wilderness into a pool of water And a dry land into springs of water; And there He makes the hungry to dwell, So that they may establish an inhabited city, And sow fields and plant vineyards, And gather a fruitful harvest. On Sep 14, 2011, at 1:14 PM, Glenn wrote:

Re: [UC] Rape at Gunpoint, 900 block of 48th St., 10 pm Tuesday night

2011-09-14 Thread Richard Conrad
The opposite of a screed is what, a bombast?? Glenn did not talk about robbery and sexual assault as not very concerning but rather as being related to racism, disrespect and poverty and the economic situation now being economic madness and that we must see oppression as being a crime that

Re: [UC] Rape at Gunpoint, 900 block of 48th St., 10 pm Tuesday night

2011-09-14 Thread Richard Conrad
, Glenn gets to feel like a big shot crusader instead of some impotent gasbag in a sweat-stained undershirt and mismatched house slippers. But that's just me. - Mike . Richard Conrad rdcon...@verizon.net wrote: The opposite of a screed is what, a bombast?? Glenn did not talk about

Re: [UC] Rape at Gunpoint, 900 block of 48th St., 10 pm Tuesday night

2011-09-14 Thread Richard Conrad
No Joe say it is not so Having worked with young homeless people, the biggest challenge is the attitude that prevails among them.. Isn't perhaps one of the biggest problems for homeless people also the fact that they cannot somehow be allowed to have their own homes??? Homeless or hopeless...

Re: [UC] Rape at Gunpoint, 900 block of 48th St., 10 pm Tuesday night

2011-09-14 Thread Richard Conrad
doing. God knows On Sep 14, 2011, at 9:23 PM, Richard Conrad wrote: No Joe say it is not so Having worked with young homeless people, the biggest challenge is the attitude that prevails among them.. Isn't perhaps one of the biggest problems for homeless people also the fact

Re: [UC] Crime of Rape on 48th St will be on the 11:00 News tonight.... Channels 3 and 6

2011-09-14 Thread Richard Conrad
Did you see the two who were the victims? If so, do you know how badly were the victims hurt Patty? On Sep 14, 2011, at 9:47 PM, Patty Bulack wrote: Hello All, Just wanted to alert you to watch and be prepared to voice your reactions if you feel that our neighborhood is unfairly

Re: [UC] Rape at Gunpoint, 900 block of 48th St., 10 pm Tuesday night

2011-09-14 Thread Richard Conrad
Not funny Brian! On Sep 14, 2011, at 11:24 PM, Brian Siano wrote: I'm so glad Glenn's taken the occasion of a woman's rape to remind us that the real evil is upscale. On 9/14/11, Glenn glen...@earthlink.net wrote: We must somehow figure out how to make our schools and our streets safe so

Re: [UC] Rape at Gunpoint, 900 block of 48th St., 10 pm Tuesday night

2011-09-14 Thread Richard Conrad
I think the financial squeezing by parasitic economics has increased the plight of all especially those of poor people and those dependent on seizing as their way of coping with economics, do you disagree? On Sep 14, 2011, at 11:52 PM, Richard Conrad wrote: Not funny Brian! On Sep 14, 2011

Re: [UC] PRAYERS FOR THE VICTIMIZER TO BE CAUGHT AND THEN ALSO CHANGED.

2011-09-14 Thread Richard Conrad
That was a terrible event that they described and things are really scary when violence takes over sensible lives. I wish I had been more sensible myself and less extortive to others but I was not poor or treated badly. The economic and prison wars combined probably make crimes more

Re: [UC] PRAYERS FOR THE VICTIMIZER TO BE CAUGHT AND THEN ALSO CHANGED.

2011-09-15 Thread Richard Conrad
society had many missed opportunities to intervene, but we refuse to support the sabotaged school systems where problems could be identified and treated early! On 9/15/2011 1:29 AM, Richard Conrad wrote: That was a terrible event that they described and things are really scary when violence

Re: [UC] Rape at Gunpoint, 900 block of 48th St., 10 pm Tuesday night

2011-09-15 Thread Richard Conrad
at the Ritz called the Interrupters. About former gang and urban desperadoes who become Intervener's into this deadly cycle to try and stop it. On Thu, Sep 15, 2011 at 12:26 AM, Richard Conrad rdcon...@verizon.net wrote: I think the financial squeezing by parasitic economics has

Re: [UC] Rape at Gunpoint, 900 block of 48th St., 10 pm Tuesday night

2011-09-15 Thread Richard Conrad
, 2011 at 12:26 AM, Richard Conrad rdcon...@verizon.net wrote: I think the financial squeezing by parasitic economics has increased the plight of all especially those of poor people and those dependent on seizing as their way of coping with economics, do you disagree? On Sep 14, 2011, at 11:52

Re: [UC] Rape at Gunpoint, 900 block of 48th St., 10 pm Tuesday night

2011-09-15 Thread Richard Conrad
Ignoring conditions predispositions. On Sep 15, 2011, at 2:07 PM, Joe Clarke wrote: Richard, You engage in analysis that leads to paralysis. Joe On Thu, Sep 15, 2011 at 1:29 PM, Richard Conrad rdcon...@verizon.net wrote: You are right Karen. I was just saying that a 'depravation' often

Re: [UC] Rape at Gunpoint, 900 block of 48th St., 10 pm Tuesday night

2011-09-15 Thread Richard Conrad
On Sep 15, 2011, at 2:57 PM, Glenn wrote: Many kids are too far into a dangerous course before they have a chance at an epiphany, through picking up a musical instrument or finding a chess club, etc. Or a shovel to plant fruit trees?

Re: [UC] Many victims of violence

2011-09-15 Thread Richard Conrad
Politicization of people makes them mindless pawns of greater socia-economic-historic forces, and leaves them with no sense of reponsibility or agency for doing good. Absurd, maybe, because with no power can there be good? Or with no good, can there be power? Let's use each to enhance

Re: [UC] Many victims of violence

2011-09-15 Thread Richard Conrad
I've watched four news reports and they have significant differences like one saying the gun was held to the man's head while she was raped and the police say the person who did it is in custody now (which is prejudicial to a man's rights and probably illegal to say before trial), another one

Re: [UC] Differing reports about Incident

2011-09-15 Thread Richard Conrad
Tonight at the 6pm meeting at Calvary Center, 48th Baltimore, where the issue of an alleged robbery and sexual assault at ~10pm earlier this week, was somewhat talked about, and a rather credible sounding speaker (not sure of his name) said that he was told by a Police Officer, at about

Re: [UC] Many victims of violence

2011-09-15 Thread Richard Conrad
to the multitudes of the city Share the fruits and wine from this harvest With all of your brothers and sisters Build schools and shelters for the young Love them and give to them, as I love you Only then will your garden flourish And nourish you forever more On 9/15/2011 4:10 PM, Richard

Re: [UC] Differing reports about Incident

2011-09-15 Thread Richard Conrad
meetings? Is he only there to deliver platitudes? On 9/15/2011 8:44 PM, Richard Conrad wrote: Tonight at the 6pm meeting at Calvary Center, 48th Baltimore, where the issue of an alleged robbery and sexual assault at ~10pm earlier this week, was somewhat talked about, and a rather

Re: [UC] Differing reports about Incident

2011-09-17 Thread Richard Conrad
Yeah, but you clipped the contribution Glenn gave... he was making points, asking good questions. And these are scary days! On Sep 17, 2011, at 3:19 PM, William H. Magill wrote: On Sep 15, 2011, at 10:40 PM, Glenn wrote: It is responsible for police to reserve comment about any details,

[UC] Re:poetage

2011-09-19 Thread Richard Conrad
Such mosquito nests now in the park. And not much fruiting after dark From an American Bible: He changes a wilderness into a pool of water And a dry land into springs of water; And there He makes the hungry to dwell, So that they may establish an inhabited city, And sow fields and

Re: [UC] Depraved nation, pray for Troy

2011-09-20 Thread Richard Conrad
Appreciate that Glenn... Thank You! On Sep 20, 2011, at 7:48 PM, Glenn wrote: Some of you probably caught the infamous clips from the recent Republican debate candidates. The audience cheered for the deaths of the uninsured and under insured. They also cheered for the horrendous use of

Re: [UC] Depraved nation, pray for Troy

2011-09-20 Thread Richard Conrad
With such very much doubt, Execution should be ruled out. On Sep 20, 2011, at 7:48 PM, Glenn wrote: Some of you probably caught the infamous clips from the recent Republican debate candidates. The audience cheered for the deaths of the uninsured and under insured. They also cheered for

[UC] Scam alerts

2011-09-20 Thread Richard Conrad
alert Scam going around, probably virus like firings too... Trojan horse lifted by new software Penn provided. Got eMailed just now that CraigsList was giving me a computer free... just around same time my virus protection acted up... Don't fall for it it's a hoax - scam... for a minute I

Re: [UC] Depraved nation, pray for Troy

2011-09-21 Thread Richard Conrad
Craig, Are you saying that Mumia Abu Jamal was a cop? Honestly, I don't think I ever thought it out that way. I was told that he was a poor teacher, cabbie, and journalist at Temple. Really! I never had heard that, but I guess we all do tend to have that aspect in our basic rights and

Re: [UC] Depraved nation, pray for Troy

2011-09-21 Thread Richard Conrad
Ma ze? On Sep 21, 2011, at 2:33 AM, craigso...@aol.com wrote: In a message dated 9/20/2011 9:05:16 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, rdcon...@verizon.net writes: With such very much doubt, Execution should be ruled out. _ There are benefits to

Re: [UC] Depraved nation, pray for Troy

2011-09-21 Thread Richard Conrad
Woody Guthrie great, smart, clever While smoking, drinking, singing ever. Helps oppression's bonds to sever, But he pushed some things I'd never. Was he for eternal grace? Did he rule out race v. race? I can bring up questions many, Even when I can't solve any. Makes my sense of freefall fear

Re: [UC] 18th district in the news

2011-09-21 Thread Richard Conrad
Many cops I have heard want to make it a chargeable illegal offense to question their behavior or photograph them. Peace officers can't be questioned or photographed? Come on... Heil man? On Sep 21, 2011, at 9:39 AM, Glenn wrote: Topic for discussion at community meetings

Re: [UC] 18th district in the news

2011-09-21 Thread Richard Conrad
I'd probably go if I were in better shape, maybe I'll get there somehow anyway... The state of GA is scheduled to kill Troy Davis at 7 pm Wednesday, Sep 21. Please be at the west side of City Hall tomorrow at 5 pm - 8pm. We need to do EVERYTHING within our power to stop the execution! On Sep

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