[UC] 50% discount sale at the Second Mile Center on Monday

[Krfapt]

The Second Mile Center (three stores 45th between Locust & Walnut) is  having 
a monster 50% storewide discount sale on Monday. Here's your chance to  buy 
things:
a) you need but were too expensive to justify;
b) you want but don't need, and if they're cheap enough... well, what the  
hay;
c) you can send to people to whom you are obligated to send a present even  
though you don't like them very much.
 
Announcement provided as a public service to a 501(c)(3) charitable  
organization that did not engage in any partisan politics during the last  
election -- 
inadvertently or otherwise -- and in which I have no financial  stake. (Yes, 
they do lease one of their stores from me but they'll cover  the rent 
regardless of how this sale goes.)
 
Al Krigman



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[UC] Anyone know a wrought iron gate builder/installer?

[Sheryl Walters-Harbin]

I've called over ten businesses from the yellow pages. Only one actually 
answered and I had to leaves messages for the others. So 2 weeks later I still 
wait for replies.
   
  I need a gate (approx. 5 1/2 ft wide) made and installed at the bottom of my 
front steps ASAP!.
   
  I am tired of cleaning up after (and getting citations for) the not-so-locals 
who choose to perch on my steps. I've tried sprinkling all sorts of powdered 
cleansers on the steps to discourage them. Of course after raising so much 
{bleep} they move when they see me coming home, but I still have to walk 
through a cloud of not-so-legal smoke and pick up debris. I tell my kids to 
hold their breath and run into the house.
   
  Because of the daily drug sales/use, I've written to both Jannie Blackwell 
and L&I over a year ago. I've also called the police, but these characters are 
smart, they scatter and then return later.
   
  The gate will certainly stop them from getting so close. So information 
Please!!!
   
  Thanks
  Sheryl
   
   
   

   
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RE: [UC] Anyone know a wrought iron gate builder/installer?

[Kyle Cassidy]

Sheryl, simply hang a sign at the bottom of your steps that says:
 
"SEX OFFENDERS PAROLE BOARD RIDE SHARE MEET HERE"
 
 



From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Sheryl Walters-Harbin
Sent: Sat 5/26/2007 8:03 AM
To: univcity@list.purple.com
Subject: [UC] Anyone know a wrought iron gate builder/installer?


I've called over ten businesses from the yellow pages. Only one actually 
answered and I had to leaves messages for the others. So 2 weeks later I still 
wait for replies.
 
I need a gate (approx. 5 1/2 ft wide) made and installed at the bottom of my 
front steps ASAP!.
 
I am tired of cleaning up after (and getting citations for) the not-so-locals 
who choose to perch on my steps. I've tried sprinkling all sorts of powdered 
cleansers on the steps to discourage them. Of course after raising so much 
{bleep} they move when they see me coming home, but I still have to walk 
through a cloud of not-so-legal smoke and pick up debris. I tell my kids to 
hold their breath and run into the house.
 
Because of the daily drug sales/use, I've written to both Jannie Blackwell and 
L&I over a year ago. I've also called the police, but these characters are 
smart, they scatter and then return later.
 
The gate will certainly stop them from getting so close. So information 
Please!!!
 
Thanks
Sheryl
 
 
 



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[UC] An example of the potential for abuse

[Krfapt]

The following, from today's Inquirer, is about the Center City District  
(CCD). It is another example of the potential for abuse by  organizations such 
as 
UCD. We're currently experiencing press reports and lots  of soul searching 
about abuse in the form of a partisan rally that  allegedly used assets of UCD 
-- in violation of the conditions under  which this organization is tax exempt. 
This article shows abuse in the  form of putting a bunch of 
productively-employed workers -- about whose  performance nobody seems to be 
complaining -- out 
of jobs based on a no-bid  contract which the present people say they could 
have undercut if given the  chance.
 
(Note to Wendell Lewis: -- Mark, please pass it along -- Paul Levy may not  
be so "worthy" either.)
 
Al Krigman
Strongly opposed to the public and non-profit sectors undermining private  
enterprise
 
--
-
Center City District to clean concourses

By Paul NussbaumInquirer Staff  Writer

SEPTA has hired the Center City District to clean the  subway and rail 
concourses between Suburban Station and Eighth Street, angering  the current 
janitorial contractors, who say they do it more cheaply.One of the  jilted 
janitors 
was instrumental in the federal indictment late last year of T.  Milton Street 
Sr., the former state senator and brother of Mayor  Street.

The SEPTA board on Thursday, without discussion, approved a  no-bid, 
three-year, $5.1 million contract with the district for cleaning  concourse 
areas 
owned by SEPTA. Concourse areas owned by the city also will be  cleaned by the 
district under a separate contract with the city.

SEPTA  spokesman Jim Whitaker said yesterday that no bidding was required 
because the  district is a municipal authority.

The district, using a subcontractor,  OneSource Services Inc., will take over 
the janitorial responsibilities when the  current contract expires on Aug. 1.

The current cleaning vendors,  Clean-Tech Services Inc. and V-Tech Services 
Inc., complained to the SEPTA board  Thursday that they were not given a chance 
to compete with the district. Michael  Samschick of Clean-Tech and Thanh 
Nguyen of V-Tech said their firms could do  more work for less money.

In a letter to SEPTA last month, an attorney  for Clean-Tech and V-Tech said 
the two firms' contract with SEPTA called for  them to be paid $1.4 million 
per year, about $300,000 less than the district  will get. In a response this 
week, SEPTA's lawyer, Nicholas Staffieri, disputed  that, citing additional 
costs in the current contract, including a July 1  increase in the minimum wage 
that would raise the annual payment to $1.62  million. 

V-Tech and Nguyen played a pivotal role in the federal  indictment late last 
year of Milton Street.

Prosecutors contend that  Street, as a $30,000-a-month consultant for 
Philadelphia Airport Services, took  a $50,000 payment from Nguyen to help 
V-Tech win 
a maintenance contract at  Philadelphia International Airport and give a 
portion of the profits back to  Street. The contract was never awarded, and the 
$50,000 was not returned,  according to a lawsuit filed by Nguyen, who said 
Street also failed to pay back  a $30,000 loan.



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Re: [UC] Anyone know a wrought iron gate builder/installer?

[Krfapt]

Call Doug at Hermann Iron Works. (215) 727-1127. They've done a lot of work  
in the neighborhood.
 
Al



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Re: [UC] ad hominem answer to Paul

[Glenn]

let's summarize:


once upon a time, focp was good, glenn was good, park users were good. 
then ucd stepped in. and then suddenly the park was bad, park users were 
bad, glenn was bad and the so were the new focp folks pushing folks like 
glenn out. and now that glenn is out, the bad folks running focp look 
good, involving the good park users in ucd's good agenda for the good 
park, but glenn still looks bad. the end.







Ray,

I was away for a while, but want to get back to this because it's important. 
When I was away, I did my best not to think of the district.


You capture how UCD steps in, takes over, and steps up the spin. UCD and 
their partners are good and perfect and dissenters are like me, crazy.


I think, there is a very important point not captured in your summary. 
Essentially, the FOCP is no different than it was before the UCD occupation. 
UCD, city officials, and lots of folks knew that these civic associations 
don't represent the diverse community but instead a small subset of people 
with a shared ideology and agenda. In my opinion, these lobbying groups 
request power in the neighborhood to be solely vested in their hands.


The problems with the FOCP like astroturfing, controlling processes to 
silence dissent, character attacks, etc., I believe to be a pattern and not 
isolated. I've wanted folks to see that the civic associations need reform 
so this pattern isn't reinforced. When my character is assailed, I've often 
been called bitter. I've heard things like, "we want to look to the future 
not the past" What I attempt to point out is that if the patterns keep 
repeating; this argument is a deflecting complaint so that the need for 
reform can be denied.


I think the UCD willingness to work so hard at "anointing" the civic 
associations as voice of the community shows the intentions of their 
mission. This action is highly divisive in the community but UCD wants an 
expedient community acceptance of its rule.


This dealing with a small group of civic association leaders with a wall of 
secrecy is supposed to replace the need for transparency. Clearly, the civic 
associations need reform and to function as a provider of information and 
not deciders of community policy before they could come close to fulfilling 
this role claimed for them by UCD. In fact, it is not realistic for an FOCP 
to be this unified voice, but an FOCP could function as a source of relevant 
information and discussion for the community. The opposite of protecting 
secret plans and agendas.


If this "anointing" were an accident, I would be more forgiving. UCD doesn't 
care about the damage they cause in the community as long as they get their 
wish, power. They knew that calling the civic association leaders, the 
community, was a lie.


But since they can't explain their true mission to the public and possibly 
get acceptance, this destructive divisive anointing is their tactic. Spin is 
designed to do the rest.


Much of my aggression on these civic association problems is due to the 
massive shift in power. If FOCP was still a nuisance causing damage in the 
community these things would still be a problem. But now UCD has made them 
the voice of the community that will speak the UCD agenda. This is an even 
more serious problem now that UCD controls the park. Once the takeover is 
completed, there will be no turning back.


My opinion,

Glenn

- Original Message - 
From: "UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

To: "UnivCity Listserv" 
Sent: Monday, May 21, 2007 11:42 AM
Subject: Re: [UC] ad hominem answer to Paul



Brian Siano wrote:

Glenn wrote:
 It showed how FOCP can ban anyone whom the leaders perceive as a threat 
to their power or ask questions like "evil Ray."  Consider this, if the 
leaders of FOCP rely on nothing more than the ad hominem machine on a 
PUBLIC listserv, why would they be trusted to be fair when allowing 
people to speak or participate in CLOSED "community discussions"?  We 
have to stop pretending.


Further evidence of the FOCP's prevention of community participation:
http://www.clarkpark.info/ParkA.htm

Come and see more at our General Membership Meeting on Wednesday, July 
18th:



so here we have glenn and focp talking past one another again. "you're 
bad!" "no, we're good, YOU'RE bad!" "now see that's what makes YOU bad, 
calling me bad!" "yeah? well too bad you're bad, it's a good thing we're 
good!" "well good for you but you're still bad!" etc etc etc


let's summarize:

once upon a time, focp was good, glenn was good, park users were good. 
then ucd stepped in. and then suddenly the park was bad, park users were 
bad, glenn was bad and the so were the new focp folks pushing folks like 
glenn out. and now that glenn is out, the bad folks running focp look 
good, involving the good park users in ucd's good agenda for the good 
park, but glenn still looks bad. the end.





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[aka ray]
SERIAL LIAR. CALL 

[UC] Philadelphia crime

[Glenn]

I remembered that Fredrick Douglas eloquently captured the root of Philadelphia 
crime in 2007. Here it is:

Where justice is denied,

Where poverty is enforced

Where ignorance prevails,

And where any one class is made to feel that society is an organized conspiracy 
to oppress, rob and degrade them, 

Neither persons nor property will be safe

Re: [UC] Anyone know a wrought iron gate builder/installer?

[Dan Ohlemiller]

Andy Upright is a local metalworker who does some amazing work. I'm
currently in the process of figuring out a design for a wrought iron
alley gate for him to build me. He said he wouldn't be able to start
working on it until early July, however. www.andyuprightmetalworks.com

My neighbors have also talked to a shop called something like
Anvilworks Iron or Anvil Ironworks or something like that...

On 5/26/07, Sheryl Walters-Harbin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

I've called over ten businesses from the yellow pages. Only one actually
answered and I had to leaves messages for the others. So 2 weeks later I
still wait for replies.

I need a gate (approx. 5 1/2 ft wide) made and installed at the bottom of my
front steps ASAP!.

I am tired of cleaning up after (and getting citations for) the
not-so-locals who choose to perch on my steps. I've tried sprinkling all
sorts of powdered cleansers on the steps to discourage them. Of course after
raising so much {bleep} they move when they see me coming home, but I still
have to walk through a cloud of not-so-legal smoke and pick up debris. I
tell my kids to hold their breath and run into the house.

Because of the daily drug sales/use, I've written to both Jannie Blackwell
and L&I over a year ago. I've also called the police, but these characters
are smart, they scatter and then return later.

The gate will certainly stop them from getting so close. So information
Please!!!

Thanks
Sheryl




 
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1115 W Berks Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122

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[UC] Smashed car window alert!

[Krfapt]

On the heels of a smashed car window rampage across the whole area a few  
weeks ago, two were busted out in my fenced-in-and-gated (well-lit, too, but we 
 
know how much good that does ... it may be a good example of lights helping 
the  perps) parking lot last night (45th just south of Walnut). Several cars 
were  parked overnight. Only two were touched -- both higher-end vehicles.
 
I don't know if there's any precautions anyone can take -- other than to be  
sure there's nothing even hinting being worth taking left in view. (Whether 
this  applied here, I don't know).
 
Semper vigilans
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RE: [UC] Smashed car window alert!

[Kyle Cassidy]

i saw the remnants of a smashed car window on the corner of 46th and spruce. 
the piles of glass looked rather recent.


which brings up something we'd discussed a while back during the 
front-window-smash robbery spree two years ago -- i really wish there was a 
better crime blotter. not just one that said "X was arrested in connection with 
car window smashing" but that says "X, who was arrested for car window smashing 
six months ago, was found guilty and sentenced to three months community 
service at Tom Knox's house" or "X, who was arrested for smashing car windows 
six months ago was found innocent, police have no new leads" -- we had a spate 
of muggings a while back, as far as i know, there were some arrests, but no 
details. 

i'm not sure what the solution is, but it's information i think would be 
helpful to us all. it's like we're writing notes on the wind sometimes.




-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sat 5/26/2007 11:21 AM
To: UnivCity@list.purple.com
Subject: [UC] Smashed car window alert!
 
On the heels of a smashed car window rampage across the whole area a few weeks 
ago, two were busted out in my fenced-in-and-gated (well-lit, too, but we know 
how much good that does ... it may be a good example of lights helping the 
perps) parking lot last night (45th just south of Walnut). Several cars were 
parked overnight. Only two were touched -- both higher-end vehicles.
 
I don't know if there's any precautions anyone can take -- other than to be 
sure there's nothing even hinting being worth taking left in view. (Whether 
this applied here, I don't know).
 
Semper vigilans
Al Krigman






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Re: [UC] The Green Bird

[Ross Bender]

Dude, as you well know, I carry around those little ampules in case of heart
attack. They are medically prescribed and totally legit. And considering the
shocks to my system when I foray into the West Philly bohemian underworld
after dark, not only dining at Abbraccio but taking in a "show" that gets me
home after 10 pm, I totally need them.

At any rate, one of the shocks to my system last night which I was too
polite to mention was that while I was perusing the list of "donors" to the
Curious Theatre, I espied the accursed name of, yes, UCD !!! under the
heading of corporate sponsors. Took me two poppers to recover from that
particular shock.

I was gonna keep it quiet, but on awaking this morning I had a fearful
tussle with my conscience, and I now feel compelled to share the sad sad
news with the community. Yes, Wendell Lewis totally owns the Curious
Theatre. I'm afraid that I shall have to put off purchasing my season
tickets for 2007-2008 until the results of the pending internal
investigation are made public.

More in sorrow than anger,

--
Ross Bender
http://rossbender.org/clawfoot.html

On 5/26/07, Kyle Cassidy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


As I was sitting closest to Ross I can perhaps best address this.

Upon entering the theater, we were given a bell which we were told to ring
if the jokes became too "risqué" -- this as a signal to the actors that the
line betwixt salt and sin was being crossed and the audience felt the icy
grip of impending moral denouement. Within the first few minutes one of the
characters, dressed as a large, pink, hot dog, uttered a line with the word
"buttocks" in it. Shocked into a state of intense action, Ross immediately
clutched for the bell, but in the dark missed by inches and knocked it to
the floor where it rolled under a chair across the isle from us -- far from
reach. Unfortunately, in rapid succession the same actor uttered the word
"bosoms" and the phrase "clean as a whistle", which was used in a manner I'd
never imagined before but the salaciousness of which could not be disputed.
Ross clutched his chest, gasping a faint but well rehearsed Mennonite oath
to ward off evil, and his eyes rolled back into his head. He quickly
collapsed into his seat, at which time I espied a phial of what I took to be
smelling salts in his breast pocket. I broke it open and waved it under his
nose in a puissant dose. Later we discovered that this ampule in fact
contained Amyl nitrite, a fierce and powerful drug which Dr. Bender had
apparently been self-administering already in somewhat ill-advised amounts.
He quickly revived, but I fear he witnessed the rest of the play in a
chemical fueled frenzy for which I feel partly (if not wholly) responsible.
He seemed at times to have been transported back through the years to a
production of Heidi he had seen in his youth and began to weep at the scene
where Peter pushes Clara's wheelchair over the cliff. This pageant seemed to
replay several times in his fevered mind, as Ross would stand at intervals,
waving a penny loafer in the air and shouting "No Peter! No Peter!" -- which
only stirred the actors on stage into bouts of further lasciviousness,
thinking they were being egged on in the manner of the bawdy audiences they
had come to expect, the theater being so close to such a number of
Fraternity Houses. By the end of the evening, Ross was sweat drenched and
raving -- the actors said, to a man, that they had never seen a more
animated patron and plied him with coupons beseeching him to return to
tomorrow nights performance to pepper them once again with the non sequitors
which are the very life-blood of this particular show.

There were others there from the list who can probably fill in any small
details I may have missed.

kc


-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Ross Bender
Sent: Fri 5/25/2007 10:33 PM
To: Univcity; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [UC] The Green Bird

Well! I finally went to see The Green Bird at Curio Theater (on its
penultimate DING DING DING night), and frankly, I can't see what all the
fuss is about. The jokes, if you can call them jokes, went right over my
head although I admit it was slightly amusing to hear young Chelsea Bulack
screaming  "Douchebags!" at all the actors and ranting about the pterodactyl
in her tummy. Otherwise, I guess you have to had put in your time suffering
through at least six previous shows to catch all the nuances, if you can
call them nuances. There was lots of stuff about high school prom dancing
which was utterly beyond me, since, as an Orthodox Mennonite, I never
learned to dance, certainly not the sort of dirty dancing which was on
shameful display right smack in the space where we Mennos meet to worship
Sunday mornings at 9:00 am. (The Deacons have told me that it's a real pain
in the ass to have to come in extra early to exorcise and disinfect the
sanctuary.) Seriously, the only thing vaguely "cultural" about the evening
was a few bars of "Tristan und Isol

Re: [UC] Smashed car window alert!

[Ross Bender]

DUDE! You OWN a parking lot?? For "higher-end" vehicles?? And here I thought
you were one of us, a comrade and member in good standing of the
revolutionary underground. What else do you OWN, dude? Care to come clean?
If not, as you well know, we have ways of discovering and eliminating dirty
traitors in our midst. Meet me at the Lubyanka for lattes at midnight.


Felix Edmundovich Dzerzhinsky


On 5/26/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


 On the heels of a smashed car window rampage across the whole area a few
weeks ago, two were busted out in my fenced-in-and-gated (well-lit, too, but
we know how much good that does ... it may be a good example of lights
helping the perps) parking lot last night (45th just south of Walnut).
Several cars were parked overnight. Only two were touched -- both higher-end
vehicles.

I don't know if there's any precautions anyone can take -- other than to
be sure there's nothing even hinting being worth taking left in view.
(Whether this applied here, I don't know).

Semper vigilans
Al Krigman



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RE: [UC] The Green Bird

[Kyle Cassidy]

That would totally account for the strange scene in act II where the Green Bird 
endorses Andy Toy!!



-Original Message-
From: Ross Bender [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sat 5/26/2007 11:37 AM
To: Kyle Cassidy
Cc: Univcity; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [UC] The Green Bird
 
 on awaking this morning I had a fearful
tussle with my conscience, and I now feel compelled to share the sad sad
news with the community. Yes, Wendell Lewis totally owns the Curious
Theatre. I'm afraid that I shall have to put off purchasing my season
tickets for 2007-2008 until the results of the pending internal
investigation are made public.

[UC] Clean? The SEPTA Concourses? You must be joking! [Was: An example of the potential for abuse

[MLamond]

In a message dated 5/26/07 8:24:21 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> The following, from today's Inquirer, is about the Center City District 
> (CCD). It is another example of the potential for abuse by organizations such 
> as 
> UCD.This article shows abuse in the form of putting a bunch of 
> productively-employed workers -- about whose performance nobody seems to be 
> complaining -- out of jobs based on a no-bid contract which the present 
> people say they 
> could have undercut if given the chance.
> 
Krigman Al, you're really stretching things again here!

My husband read part of that article out loud to me this morning as we had 
breakfast.   He read it because we were both stunned to find that there is a 
cleaning contract with SEPTA for its concourses.   Have you ever *been* in the 
concourses?   If so, have you ever seen them looking anywhere near *clean*?   I 
love the trolleys and take them downtown every time I go.   I walk in the 
concourses to get to the MSB building from 15th & Market, to get from Market 
St. 
back to the trolleys, and at various other points under and around City Hall.   
The concourses are absolutely filthy.   Someone must pick up trash, because 
you don't see overflowing trash cans, but other than that, I can't even 
remotely imagine using the word "clean" to describe the conditions there.   

So if it were up to me to try to make a change, I surely wouldn't renew the 
contract of the current "cleaner."

Lamond Melani


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[UC] stuff to sell (or give away) this weekend

[Jeff Abrahamson]

I have some stuff that needs new owners.  I'm around today (Saturday)
and on Monday if anyone wants to come by.  If the hour is reasonable,
feel free to call me at 215/837-2287 to coordinate coming over for
something or to ask questions.  Or just email.

Here's what I have:

  Wooden bowl
  LED flashlight / sculpture
  ultrasound humidifier
  XC skis (210-215 cm) with poles and boots
  Casablanca ceiling fan
  Framed pictures of Wisconsin

These things are pictured here:

  http://jeff.purple.com/sale/

I also have these things without pictures:

  Hockey skates (size 11 2/3)
  Blender with glass bowl
  Hand mixer
  Hair clipper (Oster Golder A5, 35w, dual speed, with #2 comb, super
powerful, you can sheer a dog without worrying about burning out
the motor, but still tender enough for your own scalp)

-- 
 Jeff

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Re: [UC] .org/.info

[MLamond]

In a message dated 5/26/07 1:55:15 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> I have posted a clarification on the relationship between these two sites 
> here:
> 
> http://malcolmxpark.org/?p=92
> 
> I am still finding my feet as a blogger, so any confusion is owing entirely 
> to
> my own inept administration.
> Andrew
> 
Andrew, may I ask for a little bit more clarification?   

Are you saying that you are the creator of both web sites?   

Do you mind telling us your last name? 

Do you live near the park; is that why you write about it?   

I don't mean to sound nosey, but I think this additional information will 
help us to understand the two websites and that there is no "conspiracy" in 
your 
creating the second one now - is that what you're telling us?

Thanks so much,

Melani Lamond




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Urban & Bye, Realtor
3529 Lancaster Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
cell phone 215-356-7266
office phone 215-222-4800, ext. 113
office fax 215-222-1101


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Re: [UC] stuff to sell (or give away) this weekend

[Ross Bender]

On 5/26/07, Jeff Abrahamson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


I have some stuff that needs new owners.  I'm around today (Saturday)
and on Monday if anyone wants to come by.  If the hour is reasonable,
feel free to call me at 215/837-2287 to coordinate coming over for
something or to ask questions.  Or just email.

Here's what I have:

  Wooden bowl
  LED flashlight / sculpture
  ultrasound humidifier
  XC skis (210-215 cm) with poles and boots
  Casablanca ceiling fan
  Framed pictures of Wisconsin



"Framed pictures of Wisconsin" You're joking, right. How much will you
pay me to take them off your hands?



--
Ross Bender
http://rossbender.org

RE: [UC] The IRS on political involvement by tax-exempt organizations

[S. Sharrieff Ali]

We have no way so far of verifying his statements. I really am unsure
what he means when he says :
 
"included in the setup were Knox for Mayor posters".
 
Can you ask him?   
 
Is he referring to:
 
1.  They were asked to carry posters and campaign materials to the
park?
2.  They were asked to hang the posters and he refused?
3.  They were asked to pass out flyers to people in the park?
4.  They were asked to sit at a table and say "Vote for Knox"?
There is no evidence or statement saying the volunteers participated in
promoting or opposing a candidate in any way.
Promote:   
 
 To urge the adoption of; advocate
 To attempt to sell or popularize by advertising or publicity
 To help establish or organize by securing financial backing
 
Oppose:
 
To act or be in opposition.
 
Fentonize:
 
To be left out to hang by Employing Organization and Executive Director.
 
 
S
 
 
 
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Frank
Sent: Friday, May 25, 2007 2:39 PM
To: UnivCity@list.purple.com
Subject: Re: [UC] The IRS on political involvement by tax-exempt
organizations
 
The original article in the Daily News says this:"Included in the setup
were "Knox for Mayor" posters, which made Walker think this was unusual
community service indeed."
 
Frank
 
On May 25, 2007, at 10:24 AM, S. Sharrieff Ali wrote:



 There is no evidence or statement saying the volunteers participated in
promoting or opposing a candidate in any way.

RE: [UC] The UCD answer

[Bill Sanderson]

Glenn-can you clarify what part of this post consists of information from
UCD?  

Can you quote accurately, or provide links to the statements you are writing
about?

 

  _  

From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Glenn
Sent: Friday, May 25, 2007 3:47 PM
To: UnivCity@list.purple.com
Subject: [UC] The UCD answer

 

I'm catching up on the developments. 

I've worked with John Fenton in the past and he is the only UCD leader I
would trust. It is so obvious to me that he is the fall guy. UCD's answer
really completes the outrage. I hope John stands up and tells the actual
story behind this policy. I really hope this will bring the end to UCD

UCD is an organization that focuses on spin. In their official statement and
calls, Mr. Lewis Wendell claims that he "knew nothing" about the
implementation of this punishment policy. 

What ??? 

RE: [UC] ...and another thing

[Bill Sanderson]

I can see that you've got the technical details right, but what conspiracy
is it that this proves?

-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Frank
Sent: Friday, May 25, 2007 9:49 PM
To: UnivCity@list.purple.com
Subject: [UC] ...and another thing

Both malcolmxpark.org and malcolmxpark.info are registered at and  
hosted by the same web host. Also the "Friends" text on both sites  
are identical.

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RE: [UC] Tom Fenton on ABC News

[Mike V.]

Wait, someone called me a fascist?

- Mike V.

-Original Message-
From: SKnight [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Friday, May 25, 2007 9:21 PM
To: Mike V.; UnivCity@list.purple.com
Subject: Re: [UC] Tom Fenton on ABC News


For the person who thinks that Mike V is a fascist, this is the humor I
was referring to.  He may be a fascist in your eyes, but in mine
he is witty.
sk
- Original Message - 
From: Mike V. 
To: UnivCity@list.purple.com 
Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 11:35 AM
Subject: RE: [UC] Tom Fenton on ABC News


Apparently when "Honest" Al Krigman asks "How are you doing?", he
expects a full report on your health, how much you're paying your
doctor, a listing of potential risk factors and a stool sample.

- Mike V.
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 11:23 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; UnivCity@list.purple.com
Subject: RE: [UC] Tom Fenton on ABC News


so what's dishonest about issuing a statement to the media saying "we're
conducting an investigation"?



-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thu 5/24/2007 11:19 AM
To: UnivCity@list.purple.com
Subject: Re: [UC] Tom Fenton on ABC News

In a message dated 5/24/2007 11:07:36 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

So what would Laserbeam PR do if you'd been hired by UCD to deal
with this?
   

I can't speak for laserbeam PR. But LOG (Left of Grozny) PR would have
tried honesty and candor.

Always at your service & ready for a dialog,
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RE: [UC] Tom Fenton on ABC News

[Mike V.]

That's just as well.  I'm hardly the Aryan ideal, am I?
 
- Mike V.

-Original Message-
From: Ross Bender [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2007 2:55 PM
To: Mike V.
Cc: SKnight; UnivCity@list.purple.com
Subject: Re: [UC] Tom Fenton on ABC News




On 5/26/07, Mike V. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: 

Wait, someone called me a fascist?



Actually they called you a Nazi, but Jeff had to yank the message due to
its violation of Godwin's Law. 



From: SKnight [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, May 25, 2007 9:21 PM
To: Mike V.; UnivCity@list.purple.com
Subject: Re: [UC] Tom Fenton on ABC News 


For the person who thinks that Mike V is a fascist, this is the humor I
was referring to.  He may be a fascist in your eyes, but in mine
he is witty.
sk
- Original Message -
From: Mike V. 
To: UnivCity@list.purple.com
Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 11:35 AM
Subject: RE: [UC] Tom Fenton on ABC News


Apparently when "Honest" Al Krigman asks "How are you doing?", he 
expects a full report on your health, how much you're paying your
doctor, a listing of potential risk factors and a stool sample.

- Mike V.
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kyle Cassidy
Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 11:23 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; UnivCity@list.purple.com
Subject: RE: [UC] Tom Fenton on ABC News


so what's dishonest about issuing a statement to the media saying "we're

conducting an investigation"?



-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 
Sent: Thu 5/24/2007 11:19 AM
To: UnivCity@list.purple.com
Subject: Re: [UC] Tom Fenton on ABC News

In a message dated 5/24/2007 11:07:36 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

So what would Laserbeam PR do if you'd been hired by UCD to deal
with this?


I can't speak for laserbeam PR. But LOG (Left of Grozny) PR would have 
tried honesty and candor.

Always at your service & ready for a dialog,
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RE: [UC] An example of the potential for abuse

[Bill Sanderson]

You are holding the guy who gave 50,000 to Milton Street to get
a contract up as the good guy in this story?  I'm not convinced.

 

  _  

From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2007 8:23 AM
To: UnivCity@list.purple.com
Subject: [UC] An example of the potential for abuse

 


V-Tech and Nguyen played a pivotal role in the federal indictment late last
year of Milton Street.

Prosecutors contend that Street, as a $30,000-a-month consultant for
Philadelphia Airport Services, took a $50,000 payment from Nguyen to help
V-Tech win a maintenance contract at Philadelphia International Airport and
give a portion of the profits back to Street. The contract was never
awarded, and the $50,000 was not returned, according to a lawsuit filed by
Nguyen, who said Street also failed to pay back a $30,000 loan.

Re: [UC] Tom Fenton on ABC News

[Ross Bender]

On 5/26/07, Mike V. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


Wait, someone called me a fascist?




Actually they called you a Nazi, but Jeff had to yank the message due to its
violation of Godwin's Law.

From: SKnight [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Sent: Friday, May 25, 2007 9:21 PM
To: Mike V.; UnivCity@list.purple.com
Subject: Re: [UC] Tom Fenton on ABC News


For the person who thinks that Mike V is a fascist, this is the humor I
was referring to.  He may be a fascist in your eyes, but in mine
he is witty.
sk
- Original Message -
From: Mike V.
To: UnivCity@list.purple.com
Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 11:35 AM
Subject: RE: [UC] Tom Fenton on ABC News


Apparently when "Honest" Al Krigman asks "How are you doing?", he
expects a full report on your health, how much you're paying your
doctor, a listing of potential risk factors and a stool sample.

- Mike V.
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kyle Cassidy
Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 11:23 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; UnivCity@list.purple.com
Subject: RE: [UC] Tom Fenton on ABC News


so what's dishonest about issuing a statement to the media saying "we're
conducting an investigation"?



-Original Message-
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Sent: Thu 5/24/2007 11:19 AM
To: UnivCity@list.purple.com
Subject: Re: [UC] Tom Fenton on ABC News

In a message dated 5/24/2007 11:07:36 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

So what would Laserbeam PR do if you'd been hired by UCD to deal
with this?


I can't speak for laserbeam PR. But LOG (Left of Grozny) PR would have
tried honesty and candor.

Always at your service & ready for a dialog,
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Re: [UC] Tom Fenton on ABC News

[Ross Bender]

No, having met you for the first time last night I would have classified you
as Mongoloid rather than Caucasian. Touch of the old Genghis Khan DNA there?
But perhaps you were adopted by Nazis? I mean, "Van Helder" is a moniker
that hints at sound Germanic stock, rather than a hint of the old Mongolian
eyefold. Which reminds me of a particularly putrid song at THE GREEN BIRD
last night, one about sucking on the Princess's eyelids. I had to go outside
and throw up after that one. And revive myself with an ampule. And she's got
such loverly eyelids, too -- shame to sully them.


On 5/26/07, Mike V. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


 That's just as well.  I'm hardly the Aryan ideal, am I?

- Mike V.

 -Original Message-
*From:* Ross Bender [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
*Sent:* Saturday, May 26, 2007 2:55 PM
*To:* Mike V.
*Cc:* SKnight; UnivCity@list.purple.com
*Subject:* Re: [UC] Tom Fenton on ABC News



On 5/26/07, Mike V. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Wait, someone called me a fascist?



Actually they called you a Nazi, but Jeff had to yank the message due to
its violation of Godwin's Law.

From: SKnight [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Friday, May 25, 2007 9:21 PM
> To: Mike V.; UnivCity@list.purple.com
> Subject: Re: [UC] Tom Fenton on ABC News
>
>
> For the person who thinks that Mike V is a fascist, this is the humor I
> was referring to.  He may be a fascist in your eyes, but in mine
> he is witty.
> sk
> - Original Message -
> From: Mike V.
> To: UnivCity@list.purple.com
> Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 11:35 AM
> Subject: RE: [UC] Tom Fenton on ABC News
>
>
> Apparently when "Honest" Al Krigman asks "How are you doing?", he
> expects a full report on your health, how much you're paying your
> doctor, a listing of potential risk factors and a stool sample.
>
> - Mike V.
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kyle Cassidy
> Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 11:23 AM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; UnivCity@list.purple.com
> Subject: RE: [UC] Tom Fenton on ABC News
>
>
> so what's dishonest about issuing a statement to the media saying "we're
>
> conducting an investigation"?
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Thu 5/24/2007 11:19 AM
> To: UnivCity@list.purple.com
> Subject: Re: [UC] Tom Fenton on ABC News
>
> In a message dated 5/24/2007 11:07:36 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>
> So what would Laserbeam PR do if you'd been hired by UCD to deal
> with this?
>
>
> I can't speak for laserbeam PR. But LOG (Left of Grozny) PR would have
> tried honesty and candor.
>
> Always at your service & ready for a dialog,
> Al Krigman -- 36-year local resident, housing provider, curmudgeon, and
> all-around crank,
>
>
>
>
> 
>
> See what's free at AOL.com
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Re: [UC] ...and another thing

[Frank]

Did I say anything about a conspiracy?

I found the timing of the creation of the Friends web site a bit odd  
but I think the blogger may have explained that adequately. He had a  
personal blog about Malcolm X Park which Action News mistook for an  
"official" park web site. To correct this mistaken impression, he  
created an actual official web site. I'm sure he has taken some heat  
for the rally posting and did his best to fix what he could. I'm glad  
he didn't just take down the blog entry and video. (No! That's just  
what they're expecting us to do!!)


What I do think is strange is that Greg Smith, who I've never noticed  
on the listserv before, pointed out the Friends blog mere hours after  
it was registered as a domain.


Frank

On May 26, 2007, at 02:39 PM, Bill Sanderson wrote:

I can see that you've got the technical details right, but what  
conspiracy

is it that this proves?

-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:owner- 
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

On Behalf Of Frank
Sent: Friday, May 25, 2007 9:49 PM
To: UnivCity@list.purple.com
Subject: [UC] ...and another thing

Both malcolmxpark.org and malcolmxpark.info are registered at and
hosted by the same web host. Also the "Friends" text on both sites
are identical.

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Re: [UC] Smashed car window alert!

[Krfapt]

 
In a message dated 5/26/2007 3:03:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time,  
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

There was a lot of  this last night.  We were awakened at 4 AM by a 
presumably  well-intentioned neighbor and her kids who pointed to a car near 
our house  
that had been broken into, and said that it was happening along 49th  street 
as well—900 blocks…  We didn’t know  whose car it was, and it appeared the 
thieves were long gone, so we went back  to bed, and swept up the glass in the  
morning.


Thanks for this report. Anybody else know of the same thing on other  blocks? 
We have a stronger case for going to the cops and asking for increased  
patrols if it's widespread.
 
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RE: [UC] Tom Fenton on ABC News

[Mike V.]

Well, while the Japanese were officially classified as an Aryan race by
the Nazi race commission, I regret to report that it's the blood of
Chinamen, not Mongols or the Nipponese, that runs through my veins.  The
name is just one of those wacky accidents of history.
 
- Mike V.

-Original Message-
From: Ross Bender [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2007 3:05 PM
To: Mike V.; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Cc: UnivCity@list.purple.com
Subject: Re: [UC] Tom Fenton on ABC News


No, having met you for the first time last night I would have classified
you as Mongoloid rather than Caucasian. Touch of the old Genghis Khan
DNA there? But perhaps you were adopted by Nazis? I mean, "Van Helder"
is a moniker that hints at sound Germanic stock, rather than a hint of
the old Mongolian eyefold. Which reminds me of a particularly putrid
song at THE GREEN BIRD last night, one about sucking on the Princess's
eyelids. I had to go outside and throw up after that one. And revive
myself with an ampule. And she's got such loverly eyelids, too -- shame
to sully them. 



On 5/26/07, Mike V. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: 

That's just as well.  I'm hardly the Aryan ideal, am I?

 
- Mike V.


-Original Message-
From: Ross Bender [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2007 2:55 PM
To: Mike V.
Cc: SKnight; UnivCity@list.purple.com
Subject: Re: [UC] Tom Fenton on ABC News




On 5/26/07, Mike V. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: 

Wait, someone called me a fascist?



Actually they called you a Nazi, but Jeff had to yank the message due to
its violation of Godwin's Law. 



From: SKnight [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, May 25, 2007 9:21 PM
To: Mike V.; UnivCity@list.purple.com
Subject: Re: [UC] Tom Fenton on ABC News 


For the person who thinks that Mike V is a fascist, this is the humor I
was referring to.  He may be a fascist in your eyes, but in mine
he is witty.
sk
- Original Message -
From: Mike V. 
To: UnivCity@list.purple.com
Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 11:35 AM
Subject: RE: [UC] Tom Fenton on ABC News


Apparently when "Honest" Al Krigman asks "How are you doing?", he 
expects a full report on your health, how much you're paying your
doctor, a listing of potential risk factors and a stool sample.

- Mike V.
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kyle Cassidy
Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 11:23 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; UnivCity@list.purple.com
Subject: RE: [UC] Tom Fenton on ABC News


so what's dishonest about issuing a statement to the media saying "we're

conducting an investigation"?



-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 on behalf of [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 
Sent: Thu 5/24/2007 11:19 AM
To: UnivCity@list.purple.com
Subject: Re: [UC] Tom Fenton on ABC News

In a message dated 5/24/2007 11:07:36 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

So what would Laserbeam PR do if you'd been hired by UCD to deal
with this?


I can't speak for laserbeam PR. But LOG (Left of Grozny) PR would have 
tried honesty and candor.

Always at your service & ready for a dialog,
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Re: [UC] The UCD answer

[Glenn]

Yes

>From the UC Review:

"According to Walker, the director of the UCD, Lewis Wendell, 'said he didn't 
know anything about it,' and that the order to set up the rally had come from 
John Fenton"...

"When this reporter attempted to contact Wendell, the UCD's assistant said that 
all media contacts have to go through UCD spokesperson, Lori Klein 
Brennan...Brenan declined to go into detail but instead sent over a copy of the 
UCD's official statement.
In it, Wendell states that" (statement follows)

Mr. Sanderson, any honorable organization would release the actual details of 
the policy at this point.  For Wendell Lewis to point at Mr. Fenton and offer 
nothing more than "he didn't know anything" is unacceptable.  Does Wendell know 
anything about this program/policy that UCD has been implementing in this 
community ?
There is either a written policy or there is not.

Remember, the released statement shows Mr. Fenton is guilty until proven 
innocent while UCD plays the delay game to develop the spin and legal strategy. 
 For us to have one shred of respect for Wendell Lewis and the UCD board, they 
must immediately release the details of their written protocol or policy for 
the use of these "community service prisoners."

If they do not do this, it confirms what others have said about UCD.  Forget 
about the wortheless "UCD investigation."  With this response, the existing 
policy must be released immediately.  In fact, the details should have been 
transparently released long ago before these prisoners were dumped onto our 
streets.

Either way, UCD must be stopped from demanding governmental authority while it 
simultaneously demands complete secrecy.  We should have been offered the full 
written policy the day after the Daily News story. This is not how a 
responsible publicly accountable organization shares information with the 
community it serves.

Glenn


  - Original Message - 
  From: Bill Sanderson 
  To: UnivCity@list.purple.com 
  Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2007 2:32 PM
  Subject: RE: [UC] The UCD answer


  Glenn-can you clarify what part of this post consists of information from 
UCD?  

  Can you quote accurately, or provide links to the statements you are writing 
about?

   


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  Sent: Friday, May 25, 2007 3:47 PM
  To: UnivCity@list.purple.com
  Subject: [UC] The UCD answer

   

  I'm catching up on the developments. 

  I've worked with John Fenton in the past and he is the only UCD leader I 
would trust. It is so obvious to me that he is the fall guy. UCD's answer 
really completes the outrage. I hope John stands up and tells the actual story 
behind this policy. I really hope this will bring the end to UCD

  UCD is an organization that focuses on spin. In their official statement and 
calls, Mr. Lewis Wendell claims that he "knew nothing" about the implementation 
of this punishment policy. 

  What ??? 



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Re: [UC] ...and another thing

[MLamond]

In a message dated 5/26/07 3:13:41 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:


> What I do think is strange is that Greg Smith, who I've never noticed 
> on the listserv before, pointed out the Friends blog mere hours after 
> it was registered as a domain.
> 
> Frank
> 
> Greg Smith has written on the list before.   Not too often, but always 
polite, relevant & worth reading.

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Re: [UC] THE GREEN BIRD on ABC News

[Ross Bender]

On 5/26/07, Mike V. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


 Well, while the Japanese were officially classified as an Aryan race by
the Nazi race commission, I regret to report that it's the blood of
Chinamen, not Mongols or the Nipponese, that runs through my veins.  The
name is just one of those wacky accidents of history.



Is that true about the Nipponese and the Nazi race commission? Hadn't heard
about that one -- I'm curious how they justified it -- quite a stretch IMHO.

Anyhow, I regret to inform you that what you suspect to be "Chinamen's"
blood might very well be Mongol or Nipponese. Have you had yer DNA checked
recently? Aside from the fact that Kublai Khan ruled "China" for many years,
with God only knows how many lovelies in his harem from all over the world,
more recently there is the sad fact that the Nips not only raped Nanking but
kept hordes and bevies of Chinese and Korean gals as "comfort women" for the
troops.

Actually, the Mongols raped and pillaged far and wide and all the way up to
the gates of Vienna, so even ve gut Chermans have likely got a kinky genetic
strand in our blut. Jawohl!

But speaking of last night's performance, who do YOU think did the best
"job"??

-Original Message-

*From:* Ross Bender [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
*Sent:* Saturday, May 26, 2007 3:05 PM
*To:* Mike V.; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
*Cc:* UnivCity@list.purple.com
*Subject:* Re: [UC] Tom Fenton on ABC News

No, having met you for the first time last night I would have classified
you as Mongoloid rather than Caucasian. Touch of the old Genghis Khan DNA
there? But perhaps you were adopted by Nazis? I mean, "Van Helder" is a
moniker that hints at sound Germanic stock, rather than a hint of the old
Mongolian eyefold. Which reminds me of a particularly putrid song at THE
GREEN BIRD last night, one about sucking on the Princess's eyelids. I had to
go outside and throw up after that one. And revive myself with an ampule.
And she's got such loverly eyelids, too -- shame to sully them.


On 5/26/07, Mike V. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>  That's just as well.  I'm hardly the Aryan ideal, am I?
>
> - Mike V.
>
>  -Original Message-
> *From:* Ross Bender [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> *Sent:* Saturday, May 26, 2007 2:55 PM
> *To:* Mike V.
> *Cc:* SKnight; UnivCity@list.purple.com
> *Subject:* Re: [UC] Tom Fenton on ABC News
>
>
>
> On 5/26/07, Mike V. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > Wait, someone called me a fascist?
>
>
>
> Actually they called you a Nazi, but Jeff had to yank the message due to
> its violation of Godwin's Law.
>
> From: SKnight [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Sent: Friday, May 25, 2007 9:21 PM
> > To: Mike V.; UnivCity@list.purple.com
> > Subject: Re: [UC] Tom Fenton on ABC News
> >
> >
> > For the person who thinks that Mike V is a fascist, this is the humor
> > I
> > was referring to.  He may be a fascist in your eyes, but in mine
> > he is witty.
> > sk
> > - Original Message -
> > From: Mike V.
> > To: UnivCity@list.purple.com
> > Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 11:35 AM
> > Subject: RE: [UC] Tom Fenton on ABC News
> >
> >
> > Apparently when "Honest" Al Krigman asks "How are you doing?", he
> > expects a full report on your health, how much you're paying your
> > doctor, a listing of potential risk factors and a stool sample.
> >
> > - Mike V.
> > -Original Message-
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kyle Cassidy
> > Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 11:23 AM
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; UnivCity@list.purple.com
> > Subject: RE: [UC] Tom Fenton on ABC News
> >
> >
> > so what's dishonest about issuing a statement to the media saying
> > "we're
> > conducting an investigation"?
> >
> >
> >
> > -Original Message-
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Sent: Thu 5/24/2007 11:19 AM
> > To: UnivCity@list.purple.com
> > Subject: Re: [UC] Tom Fenton on ABC News
> >
> > In a message dated 5/24/2007 11:07:36 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
> > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> >
> > So what would Laserbeam PR do if you'd been hired by UCD to
> > deal
> > with this?
> >
> >
> > I can't speak for laserbeam PR. But LOG (Left of Grozny) PR would have
> >
> > tried honesty and candor.
> >
> > Always at your service & ready for a dialog,
> > Al Krigman -- 36-year local resident, housing provider, curmudgeon,
> > and
> > all-around crank,
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > 
> >
> > See what's free at AOL.com
> >  .
> >
> > 
> > You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the
> > list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see
> > .
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Ross Bender
> http://rossbender.org
>
>


--
Ross Bender
http://rossbender.org





--
Ross Bender
http://rossbender.org

Re: [UC] ...and another thing

[Ross Bender]

On 5/26/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:




Greg Smith has written on the list before.  Not too often, but always
polite, relevant & worth reading.

Melani Lamond





*Melani Lamond, Associate Broker*
*Urban & Bye, Realtor*
3529 Lancaster Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
cell phone 215-356-7266
office phone 215-222-4800, ext. 113
office fax 215-222-1101


**
See what's free at http://www.aol.com.





--
Ross Bender
http://rossbender.org

Re: [UC] ...and another thing

[Ross Bender]

On 5/26/07, Ross Bender <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:




On 5/26/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
>
> Greg Smith has written on the list before.  Not too often, but always
> polite, relevant & worth reading.
>
> Melani Lamond
>
>
> Oh stuff it, Melani. Who do you think you are, the Princess Barbarina?
> When we want your opinion we'll ask for it.
>
>
> *Melani Lamond, Associate Broker*
> *Urban & Bye, Realtor*
> 3529 Lancaster Ave.
> Philadelphia, PA 19104
> cell phone 215-356-7266
> office phone 215-222-4800, ext. 113
> office fax 215-222-1101
>
>
> **
> See what's free at http://www.aol.com.




--
Ross Bender
http://rossbender.org





--
Ross Bender
http://rossbender.org

Re: [UC] The Green Bird

[Ross Bender]

On 5/26/07, Kyle Cassidy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:



That would totally account for the strange scene in act II where the Green
Bird endorses Andy Toy!!

Act II  You mean the bloody hodgepodge was segmented into "acts"? It

was all one long blur to me. And BTW I didn't have a chance to ask you last
night because you were passed out in the back room at Abbraccio when the
party broke up, but who do YOU think wins Best Actor/Best Actress for last
night's performance. Or for the whole run for that matter -- I know you've
been hanging around the show like a stoned groupie on roofers.

Or does anybody else have an opinion, since Cassidy's probably incapacitated
already by his mint juleps? I mean, I know it's a holiday weekend, but
still.


--
Ross Bender
http://rossbender.org

RE: [UC] ...and another thing

[Kyle Cassidy]

sweet barking cheese! Ross, get out to the park and buy something that'll 
counteract the amyl -- you can't take one right after another like this, it's 
sheer madness! These are high-potency test-drugs, meant for lethargic elephants 
and gray whales and only brought into the west philly market by bankrupt vet 
students, driven to this sadistic crime by high rents and gentrification. If 
you keep this up, you're going to come apart like a rocket car with a loose 
fender on the Bonniville salt flats at mach 2!
 

-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Ross Bender

Oh stuff it, Melani. Who do you think you are, the Princess Barbarina? When we 
want your opinion we'll ask for it.

Re: [UC] ...and another thing

[Ross Bender]

On 5/26/07, Kyle Cassidy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:



sweet barking cheese! Ross, get out to the park and buy something that'll
counteract the amyl -- you can't take one right after another like this,
it's sheer madness! These are high-potency test-drugs, meant for lethargic
elephants and gray whales and only brought into the west philly market by
bankrupt vet students, driven to this sadistic crime by high rents and
gentrification. If you keep this up, you're going to come apart like a
rocket car with a loose fender on the Bonniville salt flats at mach 2!


-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Ross Bender

Oh stuff it, Melani. Who do you think you are, the Princess Barbarina?
When we want your opinion we'll ask for it.



What park, Cassidy??  I trust you don't mean our lovely local Clark Park, in
University City? They don't sell stuff there anymore, remember? Not even
allergy remedies. Not since Judy Judy bobudy bonanabana Budy fee fie fo Fudy
Judy Rodin rode in on her Market Forces and cleaned the place up. Although
if a remnant of the old bad days of whores and drug vendors still exists in
some secret corner, just say the word. You're right - I need something to
slow me down -- I've been imbibing Shirley Temples all morning AND NOTHING
HAPPENS. What's that? Under the turtle? Gotcha. Thanks, dude.

And as I was saying, who was YOUR favorite actor/actress in THE GREEN BIRD
last night? Speaking from the heart, my feeling is that what that little
revue need is more WOMEN, dressed as such, and fewer men dressed up as
women, if you take my meaning.




--
Ross Bender
http://rossbender.org

RE: [UC] The Green Bird

[Kyle Cassidy]

i am a big fan of Renzo's deadpan. But I think the show belongs to Truffldino, 
everyone else is largely a foil for his antics. Though definite notables to 
Nanetta/Pompea for her singing voice and improv and, carrying off the only 
serious acting in the play while everyone else cracks wise around her.



-Original Message-
From: Ross Bender [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sat 5/26/2007 3:49 PM
To: Kyle Cassidy
Cc: Univcity; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [UC] The Green Bird
 
On 5/26/07, Kyle Cassidy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
> That would totally account for the strange scene in act II where the Green
> Bird endorses Andy Toy!!
>
> Act II  You mean the bloody hodgepodge was segmented into "acts"? It
was all one long blur to me. And BTW I didn't have a chance to ask you last
night because you were passed out in the back room at Abbraccio when the
party broke up, but who do YOU think wins Best Actor/Best Actress for last
night's performance. Or for the whole run for that matter -- I know you've
been hanging around the show like a stoned groupie on roofers.

Or does anybody else have an opinion, since Cassidy's probably incapacitated
already by his mint juleps? I mean, I know it's a holiday weekend, but
still.


-- 
Ross Bender
http://rossbender.org

Re: [UC] Clean? The SEPTA Concourses? You must be joking! [Was: An example of the potential for abuse

[Frank]

Like this at 15th & Market? I wish I could email the odor!

http://www.overheardinchat.com/oicpics/septa-001.jpg

or this at 15th & Locust (Yes, they're human!):

http://www.overheardinchat.com/oicpics/septa-002.jpg

and the world's most inappropriate slogan:

http://www.overheardinchat.com/oicpics/septa-003.jpg

No they're not!

Frank


On May 26, 2007, at 01:09 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:



In a message dated 5/26/07 8:24:21 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
The following, from today's Inquirer, is about the Center City  
District (CCD). It is another example of the potential for abuse  
by organizations such as UCD.This article shows abuse in the  
form of putting a bunch of productively-employed workers -- about  
whose performance nobody seems to be complaining -- out of jobs  
based on a no-bid contract which the present people say they could  
have undercut if given the chance.


Krigman Al, you're really stretching things again here!

My husband read part of that article out loud to me this morning as  
we had breakfast.  He read it because we were both stunned to find  
that there is a cleaning contract with SEPTA for its concourses.   
Have you ever *been* in the concourses?  If so, have you ever seen  
them looking anywhere near *clean*?  I love the trolleys and take  
them downtown every time I go.  I walk in the concourses to get to  
the MSB building from 15th & Market, to get from Market St. back to  
the trolleys, and at various other points under and around City  
Hall.  The concourses are absolutely filthy.  Someone must pick up  
trash, because you don't see overflowing trash cans, but other than  
that, I can't even remotely imagine using the word "clean" to  
describe the conditions there.


So if it were up to me to try to make a change, I surely wouldn't  
renew the contract of the current "cleaner."


Lamond Melani


**
See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

RE: [UC] THE GREEN BIRD on ABC News

[Mike V.]

Hakka.  Like the Jews, a geographically dispersed ethnic minority.  I
suppose I might have some of ol' Temujin's blood in me, but it's almost
certainly extremely diluted by now.
 
Regarding the Japanese-as-Aryan question, it was right around when the
Anti-Comintern pact was signed, which was, what, '38?  The push began
earlier, spearheaded mainly by Karl Haushofer's geopolitik policies (and
his strong Japanese fetish) but it was the Ahnenerbe that officially
"discovered" the Aryanness of the Japanese race, which was enough to
have Hitler officially declare them honorary Aryans (ehrenarier).
Actually, there was also a strong push to have Native Americans declared
ehrenarier as well.  I don't remember if that ever actually happened,
though.
 
The best job?  I'd have to say the actress that played the statue / the
queen.  I don't have the program in front of me, so I can't recall her
name.
 
- Mike V.

-Original Message-
From: Ross Bender [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2007 3:41 PM
To: Mike V.
Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; UnivCity@list.purple.com
Subject: Re: [UC] THE GREEN BIRD on ABC News




On 5/26/07, Mike V. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: 

Well, while the Japanese were officially classified as an Aryan race by
the Nazi race commission, I regret to report that it's the blood of
Chinamen, not Mongols or the Nipponese, that runs through my veins.  The
name is just one of those wacky accidents of history.


Is that true about the Nipponese and the Nazi race commission? Hadn't
heard about that one -- I'm curious how they justified it -- quite a
stretch IMHO. 

Anyhow, I regret to inform you that what you suspect to be "Chinamen's"
blood might very well be Mongol or Nipponese. Have you had yer DNA
checked recently? Aside from the fact that Kublai Khan ruled "China" for
many years, with God only knows how many lovelies in his harem from all
over the world, more recently there is the sad fact that the Nips not
only raped Nanking but kept hordes and bevies of Chinese and Korean gals
as "comfort women" for the troops. 

Actually, the Mongols raped and pillaged far and wide and all the way up
to the gates of Vienna, so even ve gut Chermans have likely got a kinky
genetic strand in our blut. Jawohl!

But speaking of last night's performance, who do YOU think did the best
"job"?? 


 

Re: [UC] The Green Bird

[Ross Bender]

On 5/26/07, Kyle Cassidy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


 i am a big fan of Renzo's deadpan. But I think the show belongs to
Truffldino, everyone else is largely a foil for his antics. Though definite
notables to Nanetta/Pompea for her singing voice and improv and, carrying
off the only serious acting in the play while everyone else cracks wise
around her.



Absolutely ditto on Renzo. Definite George Clooney wannabe. What I like
about his deadpan is when you start to see just a hint of it crumbling
around the edges, and he gives the audience that sneaky look like he's going
to crack up any minute. The only other show I've seen him in was Catch-22,
where he played Milo Minder-Binder and about 16 other roles. Now THAT would
be a show worth seeing again. As I recall there were only 4 actual actors,
and only one woman (if she WAS a woman) who played Nurse Duckett and
Nately's whore and about 17 other parts. I always had the hots for Nurse
Duckett back in high school when I first read the book, and if you do
actually read the book you'll see why.

Nanetta/Pompea was cute, for a beginner, but are you seriously saying that
was improv? The whole damn performance seemed much too highly scripted for
my tastes. Must say that I had to shield my eyes for that bit where she came
out as the Dancing Waters -- can you spell l-e-w-d?? Fortunately my
Mennonite elder was sitting right behind me and she put a program over my
face for that scene.

As I've said elsewhere, too many men dressed up as women for my taste, like
that guy with the beard you're so smitten by. I did like it at the end when
he comes out revealed as THE GREEN BIRD and a manly mensch.

What about that Princess? When you see her admiring herself (if it is a she)
in the mirror, you sort of feel you're getting a direct glimpse into her
soul, know what I mean? Princess of Center City -- Self-Centred City. But
she was definitely hot as Nurse Duckett.




--
Ross Bender
http://rossbender.org

Re: [UC] THE GREEN BIRD on ABC News

[Ross Bender]

Dude, you're a Hakka? Say no more. Awesome indeed. The original boat people,
who probably own two-thirds of Southeast Asia, including Singapore.
Actually, Victor Mair, prof of ancient Chinese language at Penn, is partial
to theories that the Hakka were originally a NE Asian Altaic type people,
like the Manchus, one of those borderline barbarian tribes, who started
south at some early date and just kept on going.

Well, I can see you're up on yer Nazi stuff. (Have I said "Nazi" enough?)
Actually, there was a popular bestseller in Japan in the 1970s claiming with
a straight face that the Japanese were descended from one of the lost tribes
of Israel.

Her name is Chelsea Bulack, one of our neighborhood treasures who actually
grew up in the hood. I can tell you went for her because of her, ahem,
Mongolian eyefolds. Cute, but no cigar. Very nice of the cast to give her so
much airspace.

On 5/26/07, Mike V. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


 Hakka.  Like the Jews, a geographically dispersed ethnic minority.  I
suppose I might have some of ol' Temujin's blood in me, but it's almost
certainly extremely diluted by now.

Regarding the Japanese-as-Aryan question, it was right around when the
Anti-Comintern pact was signed, which was, what, '38?  The push began
earlier, spearheaded mainly by Karl Haushofer's geopolitik policies (and his
strong Japanese fetish) but it was the Ahnenerbe that officially
"discovered" the Aryanness of the Japanese race, which was enough to have
Hitler officially declare them honorary Aryans (ehrenarier).  Actually,
there was also a strong push to have Native Americans declared ehrenarier as
well.  I don't remember if that ever actually happened, though.

The best job?  I'd have to say the actress that played the statue / the
queen.  I don't have the program in front of me, so I can't recall her name.

- Mike V.

 -Original Message-
*From:* Ross Bender [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
*Sent:* Saturday, May 26, 2007 3:41 PM
*To:* Mike V.
*Cc:* [EMAIL PROTECTED]; UnivCity@list.purple.com
*Subject:* Re: [UC] THE GREEN BIRD on ABC News



On 5/26/07, Mike V. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>  Well, while the Japanese were officially classified as an Aryan race by
> the Nazi race commission, I regret to report that it's the blood of
> Chinamen, not Mongols or the Nipponese, that runs through my veins.  The
> name is just one of those wacky accidents of history.
>

Is that true about the Nipponese and the Nazi race commission? Hadn't
heard about that one -- I'm curious how they justified it -- quite a stretch
IMHO.

Anyhow, I regret to inform you that what you suspect to be "Chinamen's"
blood might very well be Mongol or Nipponese. Have you had yer DNA checked
recently? Aside from the fact that Kublai Khan ruled "China" for many years,
with God only knows how many lovelies in his harem from all over the world,
more recently there is the sad fact that the Nips not only raped Nanking but
kept hordes and bevies of Chinese and Korean gals as "comfort women" for the
troops.

Actually, the Mongols raped and pillaged far and wide and all the way up
to the gates of Vienna, so even ve gut Chermans have likely got a kinky
genetic strand in our blut. Jawohl!

But speaking of last night's performance, who do YOU think did the best
"job"??

>
>
>



--
Ross Bender
http://rossbender.org

RE: [UC] The UCD answer

[Bill Sanderson]

I really don't see anything to be alarmed at here.  You are reading a great
deal into this second-hand account.  I'm quite sure Lewis Wendell is not
aware of many day-to-day details of UCD operations.  I doubt that he is
unaware of either policies or organizational relationships with partners
like Penn, or Jannie Blackwell.

 

Basing logical arguments on press reports is very difficult-unless the
reporter has asked the specific question you want answered, and repeats that
question in the story, the result is open to wide interpretation.

 

If the IRS takes the UCD to court over this issue, or if John Fenton is
fired, I'd expect to hear more about the policies involved, otherwise not.

 

I see the story as indicating that Lewis Wendell was unaware of the work
taken on in Malcolm X park until after the fact,

 

He doesn't say that John Fenton did anything wrong, or that any policies
were transgressed.

 

  _  

From: Glenn [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2007 3:26 PM
To: Bill Sanderson; UnivCity@list.purple.com
Subject: Re: [UC] The UCD answer

 

Yes

 

>From the UC Review:

 

"According to Walker, the director of the UCD, Lewis Wendell, 'said he
didn't know anything about it,' and that the order to set up the rally had
come from John Fenton"...

 

"When this reporter attempted to contact Wendell, the UCD's assistant said
that all media contacts have to go through UCD spokesperson, Lori Klein
Brennan...Brenan declined to go into detail but instead sent over a copy of
the UCD's official statement.

In it, Wendell states that" (statement follows)

 

Mr. Sanderson, any honorable organization would release the actual details
of the policy at this point.  For Wendell Lewis to point at Mr. Fenton and
offer nothing more than "he didn't know anything" is unacceptable.  Does
Wendell know anything about this program/policy that UCD has been
implementing in this community ?

There is either a written policy or there is not.

 

Remember, the released statement shows Mr. Fenton is guilty until proven
innocent while UCD plays the delay game to develop the spin and legal
strategy.  For us to have one shred of respect for Wendell Lewis and the UCD
board, they must immediately release the details of their written protocol
or policy for the use of these "community service prisoners."

 

If they do not do this, it confirms what others have said about UCD.  Forget
about the wortheless "UCD investigation."  With this response, the existing
policy must be released immediately.  In fact, the details should have been
transparently released long ago before these prisoners were dumped onto our
streets.

 

Either way, UCD must be stopped from demanding governmental authority while
it simultaneously demands complete secrecy.  We should have been offered the
full written policy the day after the Daily News story. This is not how a
responsible publicly accountable organization shares information with the
community it serves.

 

Glenn

 

 

- Original Message - 

From: Bill   Sanderson 

To: UnivCity@list.purple.com 

Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2007 2:32 PM

Subject: RE: [UC] The UCD answer

 

Glenn-can you clarify what part of this post consists of information from
UCD?  

Can you quote accurately, or provide links to the statements you are writing
about?

 


  _  


From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Glenn
Sent: Friday, May 25, 2007 3:47 PM
To: UnivCity@list.purple.com
Subject: [UC] The UCD answer

 

I'm catching up on the developments. 

I've worked with John Fenton in the past and he is the only UCD leader I
would trust. It is so obvious to me that he is the fall guy. UCD's answer
really completes the outrage. I hope John stands up and tells the actual
story behind this policy. I really hope this will bring the end to UCD

UCD is an organization that focuses on spin. In their official statement and
calls, Mr. Lewis Wendell claims that he "knew nothing" about the
implementation of this punishment policy. 

What ??? 


  _  


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Re: [UC] ...and another thing

[SKnight]

the Princess Barbarina

Is she related to Vinnie?  Maybe his sister?
  - Original Message - 
  From: Ross Bender 
  To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; 
UnivCity@list.purple.com 
  Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2007 3:42 PM
  Subject: Re: [UC] ...and another thing





  On 5/26/07, Ross Bender <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: 



On 5/26/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL 
PROTECTED]> wrote: 


  Greg Smith has written on the list before.  Not too often, but always 
polite, relevant & worth reading.

  Melani Lamond


  Oh stuff it, Melani. Who do you think you are, the Princess Barbarina? 
When we want your opinion we'll ask for it.


  Melani Lamond, Associate Broker
  Urban & Bye, Realtor
  3529 Lancaster Ave.
  Philadelphia, PA 19104
  cell phone 215-356-7266
  office phone 215-222-4800, ext. 113
  office fax 215-222-1101


  **
  See what's free at http://www.aol.com. 




-- 
Ross Bender
http://rossbender.org 



  -- 
  Ross Bender
  http://rossbender.org 

Re: [UC] Anyone know a wrought iron gate builder/installer?

[SKnight]

Gadzooks, Sheryl.  What block do you live on?  It sounds very uninviting.
sk
  - Original Message - 
  From: Sheryl Walters-Harbin 
  To: univcity@list.purple.com 
  Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2007 8:03 AM
  Subject: [UC] Anyone know a wrought iron gate builder/installer?


  I've called over ten businesses from the yellow pages. Only one actually 
answered and I had to leaves messages for the others. So 2 weeks later I still 
wait for replies.

  I need a gate (approx. 5 1/2 ft wide) made and installed at the bottom of my 
front steps ASAP!.

  I am tired of cleaning up after (and getting citations for) the not-so-locals 
who choose to perch on my steps. I've tried sprinkling all sorts of powdered 
cleansers on the steps to discourage them. Of course after raising so much 
{bleep} they move when they see me coming home, but I still have to walk 
through a cloud of not-so-legal smoke and pick up debris. I tell my kids to 
hold their breath and run into the house.

  Because of the daily drug sales/use, I've written to both Jannie Blackwell 
and L&I over a year ago. I've also called the police, but these characters are 
smart, they scatter and then return later.

  The gate will certainly stop them from getting so close. So information 
Please!!!

  Thanks
  Sheryl





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from
 someone who knows.
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[UC] Clean? The SEPTA Concourses?

[SKnight]

The escalators on the northwest corner of 15th & Market and the circular 
stairway underneath the ClothesPin  are examples of 
conditions not normally seen outside of an impoverished ghetto.  When I look at 
that glass and metal housing over the 
escalators, I am beyond disgusted.  That space has been a pet peeve of mine 
forever and to find out there has been some agency or
company making money on a cleaning contract is appalling.  

However, when you have companies like Comcast nearby, it is not surprising.   
If we had civic minded men like Strawbridge around,
those conditions would have been resolved somehow.  He is the eminence gris who 
cleaned up East Market Street.  Conditions like
that require someone who cares enough and has enough juice to get things 
started.

Sande Knight
  - Original Message - 
  From: Frank 
  To: UnivCity@list.purple.com 
  Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2007 4:00 PM
  Subject: Re: [UC] Clean? The SEPTA Concourses? You must be joking! [Was: An 
example of the potential for abuse


  Like this at 15th & Market? I wish I could email the odor! 


  
http://www.overheardinchat.com/oicpics/septa-001.jpg


  or this at 15th & Locust (Yes, they're human!):


  
http://www.overheardinchat.com/oicpics/septa-002.jpg


  and the world's most inappropriate slogan:


  
http://www.overheardinchat.com/oicpics/septa-003.jpg


  No they're not!


  Frank




  On May 26, 2007, at 01:09 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
wrote:



In a message dated 5/26/07 8:24:21 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

  The following, from today's Inquirer, is about the Center City District 
(CCD). It is another example of the potential for abuse by organizations such 
as UCD.This article shows abuse in the form of putting a bunch of 
productively-employed workers -- about whose performance nobody seems to be 
complaining -- out of jobs based on a no-bid contract which the present people 
say they could have undercut if given the chance.


Krigman Al, you're really stretching things again here!   

My husband read part of that article out loud to me this morning as we had 
breakfast.  He read it because we were both stunned to find that there is a 
cleaning contract with SEPTA for its concourses.  Have you ever *been* in the 
concourses?  If so, have you ever seen them looking anywhere near *clean*?  I 
love the trolleys and take them downtown every time I go.  I walk in the 
concourses to get to the MSB building from 15th & Market, to get from Market 
St. back to the trolleys, and at various other points under and around City 
Hall.  The concourses are absolutely filthy.  Someone must pick up trash, 
because you don't see overflowing trash cans, but other than that, I can't even 
remotely imagine using the word "clean" to describe the conditions there.  

So if it were up to me to try to make a change, I surely wouldn't renew the 
contract of the current "cleaner."

Lamond Melani


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Re: [UC] 50% discount sale at the Second Mile Center on Monday

[SKnight]

I guess for those who see Krigman Al on a regular basis, he will be sporting a 
"new" wardrobe from 2nd Mile in a few days!!!
  - Original Message - 
  From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  To: UnivCity@list.purple.com 
  Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2007 7:59 AM
  Subject: [UC] 50% discount sale at the Second Mile Center on Monday


  The Second Mile Center (three stores 45th between Locust & Walnut) is having 
a monster 50% storewide discount sale on Monday. Here's your chance to buy 
things:
  a) you need but were too expensive to justify;
  b) you want but don't need, and if they're cheap enough... well, what the hay;
  c) you can send to people to whom you are obligated to send a present even 
though you don't like them very much.

  Announcement provided as a public service to a 501(c)(3) charitable 
organization that did not engage in any partisan politics during the last 
election -- inadvertently or otherwise -- and in which I have no financial 
stake. (Yes, they do lease one of their stores from me but they'll cover the 
rent regardless of how this sale goes.)

  Al Krigman





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Fwd: [UC] The IRS on political involvement by tax-exempt organizations

[pmuyehara]

 Or 5.  Other people were there and set up Knox posters while we were setting 
up.

C'mon folks, as much as you like to engage on this topic, the list serve is not 
conducting an investigation, much less an evidentiary hearing.  This (not S's 
post, but the whole discussion) is Exhibit A on the benefits of confronting 
witnesses and cross examination.


 


 

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From: S. Sharrieff Ali <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: 'Frank' <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; UnivCity@list.purple.com
Sent: Sat, 26 May 2007 2:16 pm
Subject: RE: [UC] The IRS on political involvement by tax-exempt organizations






























We have no way so far of verifying his statements. I really
am unsure



what he means
when he says :



 



“included in the setup were Knox
for Mayor posters”.



 



Can you ask him?  




 



Is he referring to:



 




 
They
 were asked to carry posters and campaign materials to the park?

 
They
 were asked to hang the posters and he refused?

 
They
 were asked to pass out flyers to people in the park?

 
They
 were asked to sit at a table and say “Vote for Knox”?





There is no
evidence or statement saying the volunteers participated in promoting or
opposing a candidate in any way.



Promote:   



 



 To urge the
adoption of; advocate



 To attempt to sell
or popularize by advertising or publicity



 To help establish
or organize by securing financial backing



 



Oppose:



 



To act or be in opposition.



 



Fentonize:



 



To
be left out to hang by Employing Organization and Executive Director.



 



 



S



 



 



 



-Original Message-

From:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Frank

Sent: Friday, May 25, 2007 2:39 PM

To: UnivCity@list.purple.com

Subject: Re: [UC] The IRS on
political involvement by tax-exempt organizations



 



The original article in the Daily News says
this:"Included in the setup were "Knox for Mayor" posters, which
made Walker think this was unusual community service indeed."









 









Frank






 









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Re: [UC] Smashed car window alert!

[SKnight]

I remember when Al Krigman first moved onto 45th Street and eventually forced 
all the people who had been parking in that lot to get out or pay a fee.  There 
was a lot of grumbling, but folks
either paid or parked somewhere else.
sk
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  From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
  To: UnivCity@list.purple.com 
  Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2007 11:21 AM
  Subject: [UC] Smashed car window alert!


  On the heels of a smashed car window rampage across the whole area a few 
weeks ago, two were busted out in my fenced-in-and-gated (well-lit, too, but we 
know how much good that does ... it may be a good example of lights helping the 
perps) parking lot last night (45th just south of Walnut). Several cars were 
parked overnight. Only two were touched -- both higher-end vehicles.

  I don't know if there's any precautions anyone can take -- other than to be 
sure there's nothing even hinting being worth taking left in view. (Whether 
this applied here, I don't know).

  Semper vigilans
  Al Krigman





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Fwd: [UC] Clean? The SEPTA Concourses?

[pmuyehara]

 The clothes pin stairs have been getting rebuilt for several weeks now, so 
maybe at least one of your peeves will be improved.


 


 

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From: SKnight <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: UnivCity@list.purple.com
Sent: Sat, 26 May 2007 6:59 pm
Subject: [UC] Clean?  The SEPTA Concourses?


















The escalators on the northwest corner of 15th & Market and the 
circular stairway underneath the ClothesPin ?are examples of 


conditions not normally seen outside of an impoverished 
ghetto.??When I look at that glass and metal housing over the 


escalators, I am beyond disgusted.? That space has been a pet peeve of 
mine forever and to find out there has been some agency or


company making money on a cleaning contract is appalling.? 


?


However, when you have companies like Comcast nearby, it is not 
surprising.???If we had civic minded men like Strawbridge 
around,


those conditions would have been resolved somehow.? He is the eminence 
gris who cleaned up East Market Street.? Conditions like


that require someone who cares enough and has enough juice to get things 
started.


?


Sande Knight



  
- Original Message - 

  
From: Frank 

  
To: UnivCity@list.purple.com 

  
Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2007 4:00 
PM

  
Subject: Re: [UC] Clean? The SEPTA 
  Concourses? You must be joking! [Was: An example of the potential for 
  abuse

  


Like this at 15th & Market? I wish I could email the odor! 
  



  
http://www.overheardinchat.com/oicpics/septa-001.jpg

  



  
or this at 15th & Locust (Yes, they're human!):

  



  
http://www.overheardinchat.com/oicpics/septa-002.jpg

  



  
and?the world's most inappropriate slogan:

  



  
http://www.overheardinchat.com/oicpics/septa-003.jpg

  



  
No they're not!

  



  
Frank

  



  


  

  
On May 26, 2007, at 01:09 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:


  

In a message dated 5/26/07 8:24:21 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
writes:


The following, from today's Inquirer, is 
  about the Center City District (CCD). It is another example of 
  the potential for 
  abuse by organizations 
  such as UCD.This article shows abuse in the form of putting a bunch 
of 
  productively-employed workers -- about whose performance nobody seems to 
  be complaining -- out of jobs based on a no-bid contract?which the 
  present people say they could have undercut if given the 
chance.


Krigman 
Al, you're really stretching things again here!?? 

My 
husband read part of that article out loud to me this morning as we had 
breakfast.? He read it because we were both stunned to find that there 
is a cleaning contract with SEPTA for its concourses.? Have you ever 
*been* in the concourses?? If so, have you ever seen them looking 
anywhere near *clean*?? I love the trolleys and take them downtown 
every time I go.? I walk in the concourses to get to the MSB building 
from 15th & Market, to get from Market St. back to the trolleys, and at 
various other points under and around City Hall.? The concourses are 
absolutely filthy.? Someone must pick up trash, because you don't see 
overflowing trash cans, but other than that, I can't even remotely imagine 
using the word "clean" to describe the conditions there.? 

So if 
it were up to me to try to make a change, I surely wouldn't renew the 
contract of the current "cleaner."

Lamond Melani


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Fwd: [UC] 4800 block of Warrington ave

[pmuyehara]

 They also owned an apt house near 47th and Chester and have, I understand, 
sold it earlier this month.? It's too soon for the transaction to show up in 
BRT or Hallwatch, but perhaps one of our RE experts has access to more current 
records than those of the city.


 


 

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Subject: RE: [UC] 4800 block of Warrington ave





















Same at the corner of 
45th and Chester although I think the sign is still there.


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Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 3:33 
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In a message dated 5/24/2007 3:08:07 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:



  
On this nice block (around the corner from where I 
  live)?a few?months ago?some buildings had new signs out front 
  indicating they were managed by the "Neighborhood Preservation Fund" or some 
  such thing.? (Normally this would suggest to me an organization that had 
  no interest in preservation.)??

  
Now the?signs are gone, and the weeds are growing 
  taller and taller, at least at 900 S. 48th St.

  
Does anyone know who owns / operates / manages these 
  properties?










  

  


Owner Name:


NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION & DEV FUND 
LP






ST LEONARD'S COURT 3819-33 CHESTNUT ST 
PHILADELPHIA 
PA 
19104


?


BRT website (http://brtweb.phila.gov/) lists no unpaid 
property tax.


?


>From the?Penn Cartographic Modeling Lab Neighborhood Information 
System parcelBase:


?


Sales History:
Sale Date:?5/30/2006
Sale 
Price:?$1
Sale Type: Market Sale

Sale 
Date:?1/15/1999
Sale Price:?$64,500
Sale Type: Market 
Sale

Sale Date:?12/5/1986
Sale Price:?$134,500
Sale Type: 
Market Sale



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[UC] More slurs was THE GREEN BIRD

[pmuyehara]

 OK guys, I'm not interested in checking your DNA or eyelids, and knowing we 
have given Ross literary license in the past, but yes, I must say, the least 
you can do is put your racial slurs in quotation marks to suggest you realize 
they are indeed racial slurs.? Or perhaps not, as? I'm not sure what putting 
China in quotes is meant to suggest.? 

Thanks.


 


 

-Original Message-
From: Ross Bender <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Mike V. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; UnivCity@list.purple.com
Sent: Sat, 26 May 2007 3:40 pm
Subject: Re: [UC] THE GREEN BIRD on ABC News












On 5/26/07, Mike V. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:








Well, 
while the Japanese were officially classified as an Aryan race by the Nazi race 
commission, I regret to report that it's the blood of Chinamen, not Mongols or 
the Nipponese, that runs through my veins.? The name is just one of those 
wacky accidents of history.




Is that true about the Nipponese and the Nazi race commission? Hadn't heard 
about that one -- I'm curious how they justified it -- quite a stretch IMHO.


Anyhow, I regret to inform you that what you suspect to be "Chinamen's" blood 
might very well be Mongol or Nipponese. Have you had yer DNA checked recently? 
Aside from the fact that Kublai Khan ruled "China" for many years, with God 
only knows how many lovelies in his harem from all over the world, more 
recently there is the sad fact that the Nips not only raped Nanking but kept 
hordes and bevies of Chinese and Korean gals as "comfort women" for the troops.


Actually, the Mongols raped and pillaged far and wide and all the way up to the 
gates of Vienna, so even ve gut Chermans have likely got a kinky genetic strand 
in our blut. Jawohl!

But speaking of last night's performance, who do YOU think did the best "job"??








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From: Ross Bender 
  [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 


Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2007 3:05 
  PM
To: Mike V.; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Cc: 
  UnivCity@list.purple.com
Subject: Re: [UC] Tom Fenton on ABC 
  News




No, having met you for the first time last night I 
  would have classified you as Mongoloid rather than Caucasian. Touch of the 
old 
  Genghis Khan DNA there? But perhaps you were adopted by Nazis? I mean, "Van 
  Helder" is a moniker that hints at sound Germanic stock, rather than a hint 
of 
  the old Mongolian eyefold. Which reminds me of a particularly putrid song at 
  THE GREEN BIRD last night, one about sucking on the Princess's eyelids. I had 
  to go outside and throw up after that one. And revive myself with an ampule. 
  And she's got such loverly eyelids, too -- shame to sully them. 



  
On 5/26/07, Mike V. 
  <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 
  wrote:
  




That's just as well.? 
I'm hardly the Aryan ideal, am I?


?


- Mike 
V.





  


  
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  Message-
From: Ross Bender [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Saturday, May 
  26, 2007 2:55 PM
To: Mike V.
Cc: SKnight; UnivCity@list.purple.com
Subject:
 Re: [UC] Tom 
  Fenton on ABC News





  
On 5/26/07, Mike 
  V. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: 
  
Wait, 
someone called me a fascist?

  


Actually they called you a Nazi, but Jeff had to yank the 
  message due to its violation of Godwin's Law. 



  
From: 
SKnight [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, May 25, 2007 
9:21 PM
To: Mike V.; UnivCity@list.purple.com
Subject: Re: [UC] Tom 
Fenton on ABC News 


For the person who thinks that Mike V is 
a fascist, this is the humor I
was referring to.??He may be 
a fascist in your eyes, but in mine
he is witty.
sk
- 
Original Message -
From: Mike V. 
To: UnivCity@list.purple.com
Sent: Thursday, May 24, 
2007 11:35 AM
Subject: RE: [UC] Tom Fenton on ABC 
News


Apparently when "Honest" Al Krigman asks "How are you 
doing?", he 
expects a full report on your health, how much you're 
paying your
doctor, a listing of potential risk factors and a stool 
sample.

- Mike V.
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kyle 
Cassidy
Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 11:23 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 
UnivCity@list.purple.com
Subject: RE: [UC] Tom 
Fenton on ABC News


so what's dishonest about issuing a 
statement to the media saying "we're 
conducting an 
investigation"?



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Sent: 
Thu 5/24/2007 11:19 AM
To: UnivCity@list.purple.com
Subject: Re: [UC] Tom 
Fenton on ABC News

In a message dated 5/24/2007 11:07:36 AM 
Eastern Daylight Time, 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
writes:

So what 
would Laserbeam PR do if you'd been hired by UCD to deal
with 
this?


I can't speak for laserbeam PR. But LOG (Left of 
Grozny) PR would have 
tried honesty and candor

Re: [UC] Smashed car window alert!

[KAREN ALLEN]

My car was broken into on the 4700 block of Warrington earlier this week.  
Rear passenger vent window was broken, trunk popped and tools, a flashlight, 
and minor stuff stolen.   Called the police who took a phone report.





From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [UC] Smashed car window alert!
Date: Sat, 26 May 2007 15:16:20 EDT

In a message dated 5/26/2007 3:03:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

a car near our house that had been broken into, and said that it was 
happening along 49th  street

as well—900 blocks

Anybody else know of the same thing on other  blocks?
We have a stronger case for going to the cops and asking for increased
patrols if it's widespread.

Al Krigman




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Re: [UC] Smashed car window alert!

[Frank]

Sometime this morning or afternoon the rear wheel was taken from my  
bicycle on Woodland Terrace. It was locked up next to the porch,  
that's beyond the front gate and up the walk. A housemate's bike  
which wasn't locked is gone from the porch. I also think the thief  
took my Netflix movies from the mail which was left in the entryway.


I was on the porch interacting with some neighborhood cats around 4  
or 5 this morning and didn't notice anything wrong. Since both movies  
are missing, I'm guessing this happened in broad daylight.


Frank

On May 26, 2007, at 08:14 PM, KAREN ALLEN wrote:

My car was broken into on the 4700 block of Warrington earlier this  
week.  Rear passenger vent window was broken, trunk popped and  
tools, a flashlight, and minor stuff stolen.   Called the police  
who took a phone report.





From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [UC] Smashed car window alert!
Date: Sat, 26 May 2007 15:16:20 EDT

In a message dated 5/26/2007 3:03:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

a car near our house that had been broken into, and said that it  
was happening along 49th  street

as well—900 blocks

Anybody else know of the same thing on other  blocks?
We have a stronger case for going to the cops and asking for  
increased

patrols if it's widespread.

Al Krigman




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Re: [UC] The IRS on political involvement by tax-exempt organizations

[Frank]

None of 1 through 5 matter if the event was indeed a Knox rally. If  
it was, they shouldn't have been working there at all, no matter what  
they were doing. Unfortunately, we'll never know since it's the  
students' word against Jannie Blackell's and we all know where that  
train is going.


As far as what they were asked to do, they were asked to set  
"everything" up and the setup included Knox for Mayor posters. How  
much more clear can it be? It doesn't matter what they were asked to  
do with them (unless it was to leave them alone) or if they refused.  
What matters to me is that they were even asked.


I think this is a really minor incident and no one should lose their  
job over it. On the other hand, the people involved might want to  
think twice the next time they need to trade favors.


Frank

On May 26, 2007, at 07:06 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Or 5.  Other people were there and set up Knox posters while we  
were setting up.


C'mon folks, as much as you like to engage on this topic, the list  
serve is not conducting an investigation, much less an evidentiary  
hearing.  This (not S's post, but the whole discussion) is Exhibit  
A on the benefits of confronting witnesses and cross examination.



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From: S. Sharrieff Ali <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: 'Frank' <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; UnivCity@list.purple.com
Sent: Sat, 26 May 2007 2:16 pm
Subject: RE: [UC] The IRS on political involvement by tax-exempt  
organizations


We have no way so far of verifying his statements. I really am unsure
what he means when he says :

“included in the setup were Knox for Mayor posters”.

Can you ask him?

Is he referring to:

They were asked to carry posters and campaign materials to the park?
They were asked to hang the posters and he refused?
They were asked to pass out flyers to people in the park?
They were asked to sit at a table and say “Vote for Knox”?
There is no evidence or statement saying the volunteers  
participated in promoting or opposing a candidate in any way.

Promote:

 To urge the adoption of; advocate
 To attempt to sell or popularize by advertising or publicity
 To help establish or organize by securing financial backing

Oppose:

To act or be in opposition.

Fentonize:

To be left out to hang by Employing Organization and Executive  
Director.



S



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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:owner- 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Frank

Sent: Friday, May 25, 2007 2:39 PM
To: UnivCity@list.purple.com
Subject: Re: [UC] The IRS on political involvement by tax-exempt  
organizations


The original article in the Daily News says this:"Included in the  
setup were "Knox for Mayor" posters, which made Walker think this  
was unusual community service indeed."


Frank

On May 25, 2007, at 10:24 AM, S. Sharrieff Ali wrote:


 There is no evidence or statement saying the volunteers  
participated in promoting or opposing a candidate in any way.
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Re: [UC] More slurs was THE GREEN BIRD

[Ross Bender]

On 5/26/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


 OK guys, I'm not interested in checking your DNA or eyelids, and knowing
we have given Ross literary license in the past, but yes, I must say, the
least you can do is put your racial slurs in quotation marks to suggest you
realize they are indeed racial slurs.  Or perhaps not, as  I'm not sure what
putting China in quotes is meant to suggest.

Thanks.




Ah, we've finally got Uyehara's attention.

Putting China in quotes is meant to problematize the notion that there was
in fact such a state entity as "China" before the 20th century. One
question  for example, is: -- When the empire formerly known as Sung was
governed by the Mongols, was it in fact "China"? Similarly, the last great
dynasty, the Ming, was of course run by the Manchus, so in what sense was it
"Chinese"? Similarly, when the "Japanese", to be polite, plundered and raped
"Taiwan" and "Manchukuo", was that turf still "Chinese"? Lots of nitpicking,
I know, but people spend their lives on this stuff.

Mr. Uyehara, I've only met you once long ago and you probably don't remember
me, but you've certainly got a "Japanese" name if there ever was one. To ask
a very personal question and at the risk of riling you further, do you
consider yourself "Japanese-American", "Japanese", "American", "Swedish", or
some other denomination?

Give me literary license for one last time -- I'll put the whole thing in
quotes so as to try to spare the delicate sensibilities of people on this
list. Anybody remember the old Woody Allen classic, "What's Up Tiger Lily?"
Even the title is offensive, but in the film, which Mr. Allen dubbed from a
Japanese original, there were the immortal lines:

"I'm a happy [deleted]."
"And I'm a fat [deleted]."

Question for bonus points: "What's the worst ethnic insult you can hurl at a
Swiss-German Mennonite?"


--
Ross Bender
http://rossbender.org

Re: [UC] More slurs was THE GREEN BIRD

[Ross Bender]

Sorry, the Ch'ing. Duh.

On 5/26/07, Ross Bender <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:




On 5/26/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>  OK guys, I'm not interested in checking your DNA or eyelids, and
> knowing we have given Ross literary license in the past, but yes, I must
> say, the least you can do is put your racial slurs in quotation marks to
> suggest you realize they are indeed racial slurs.  Or perhaps not, as  I'm
> not sure what putting China in quotes is meant to suggest.
>
> Thanks.
>


Ah, we've finally got Uyehara's attention.

Putting China in quotes is meant to problematize the notion that there was
in fact such a state entity as "China" before the 20th century. One
question  for example, is: -- When the empire formerly known as Sung was
governed by the Mongols, was it in fact "China"? Similarly, the last great
dynasty, the Ming, was of course run by the Manchus, so in what sense was it
"Chinese"? Similarly, when the "Japanese", to be polite, plundered and raped
"Taiwan" and "Manchukuo", was that turf still "Chinese"? Lots of nitpicking,
I know, but people spend their lives on this stuff.

Mr. Uyehara, I've only met you once long ago and you probably don't
remember me, but you've certainly got a "Japanese" name if there ever was
one. To ask a very personal question and at the risk of riling you further,
do you consider yourself "Japanese-American", "Japanese", "American",
"Swedish", or some other denomination?

Give me literary license for one last time -- I'll put the whole thing in
quotes so as to try to spare the delicate sensibilities of people on this
list. Anybody remember the old Woody Allen classic, "What's Up Tiger Lily?"
Even the title is offensive, but in the film, which Mr. Allen dubbed from a
Japanese original, there were the immortal lines:

"I'm a happy [deleted]."
"And I'm a fat [deleted]."

Question for bonus points: "What's the worst ethnic insult you can hurl at
a Swiss-German Mennonite?"


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Re: [UC] The IRS on political involvement by tax-exempt organizations

[Krfapt]

 
In a message dated 5/26/2007 9:52:41 PM Eastern Daylight Time,sharrieff  
writes:

Fentonize:
 
To be  left out to hang by Employing Organization and Executive  Director.



Isn't it more like: To be offered up as a sacrificial lamb (or  goat, of the 
"scape" variety) by Executive Director and Organization known for  CYA tactics?
 
As for passing the buck and responsibility up the chain of command...
 
Assume, arguendo (a favorite sport on this list), that some  jewelry was 
missing from your apartment after a service call to unclog your  drain. The 
landlord conducted an investigation, letting you know how this was  being done, 
and 
found that the employee (as opposed to licensed and  presumably bonded 
contractor) sent to do the plumbing had left the place  unlocked while he went 
to get 
the frambibulator needed to fix the problem  -- and was gone for a half hour.
 
It was ascertained that the maintenance person didn't steal anything, but  
his negligence apparently lead to the theft. And, oh yes, the maintenance 
person 
 was very popular among the tenants because he was always agreeable to 
helping  out with whatever jobs they asked him to do.
 
a) What should be done with respect to the employee who left the place  
unsecured?
b) Should you be reimbursed for your loss and if so, by whom?
 
If it were my organization, my answers would be:
a) I might fire the person or might mete out some other penalty, depending  
on other circumstances, but would certainly make a big issue of it in the hopes 
 that by doing so everybody on the staff would be acutely aware of the  
responsibilities of their jobs.
b) I would be responsible, and would know that because of the negligence  
involved it wouldn't be covered by the kind of insurance I have or are likely 
to  
have.
 
Al Krigman
Closer to the Constitution than Oliver Wendell  Holmes



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[UC] Management's Responsibility (was The IRS on political involvement)

[Craigsolve]

 
"negligence apparently lead to ..."
 
There may have been multiple negligent parties contributing to such an  
unfortunate scenario. 
 
A mature management organization should have developed operational  
guidelines to address such scenarios, and implemented their practice through  
classroom 
training, in-service training and regular pre-work conferences. 
 
Also, we're confident your tradesman would have posted a "Maintenance  Being 
Performed" sign on the unit's front door to preclude the tenant being  scared 
to death by your tradesman, or worse, your tradesman being mistaken for  an 
intruder and shot by the unit's tenant, such as a paranoid gun toting  Penn Law 
student.
 
Regardless Al, were a tenant/user adverse incident to occur, a man of your  
fine character would never subject your charge to Fentonizing  (to  be left out 
to hang by Employing Organization and Executive  Director).
 
A successful leader is a prepared leader.
 
Ciao,
 
Craig
 
In a message dated 5/26/2007 10:19:53 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

It was ascertained that the maintenance person didn't steal anything,  but 
his negligence apparently lead to the theft. And, oh yes,  the maintenance 
person was very popular among the tenants because he was  always agreeable to 
helping out with whatever jobs they asked him to do.
 
a) What should be done with respect to the employee who left the place  
unsecured?
b) Should you be reimbursed for your loss and if so, by whom?
 
If it were my organization, my answers would be:
a) I might fire the person or might mete out some other penalty,  depending 
on other circumstances, but would certainly make a big issue of it  in the 
hopes that by doing so everybody on the staff would be acutely aware of  the 
responsibilities of their jobs.
b) I would be responsible, and would know that because of the negligence  
involved it wouldn't be covered by the kind of insurance I have or are likely  
to 
have.
 
Al Krigman
Closer to the Constitution than Oliver Wendell  Holmes





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Re: [UC] The UCD answer

[UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN]

Glenn wrote:

For us to
have one shred of respect for Wendell Lewis and the UCD
board, they must immediately release the details of their
written protocol or policy for the use of these
"community service prisoners."




glenn, the only thing on ucd's website I could find about 
this 'policy' is here:


http://www.ucityphila.org/ucd_programs/public_safety/community_court

and as far as I can tell, it doesn't mention anything about 
ucd doing work connected with political stuff or elections 
or candidates, and as far as I can tell the work they have 
performed under this program since 2002 (the list at the 
bottom) is all within ucd's boundaries, while malcolm x park 
is not.


ps-- I think if al has it right (that fenton is being held 
[so far] as a 'scapegoat' and that his rapped knuckles 
becomes the thing that satisfies everyone that the issue's 
been addressed) -- it may leave ucd the organization from 
taking responsibility or changing itself, and leave us with 
little reason to do more than simply react.


that's why on the list I've been focusing on developing a 
set of responsibilities -- for ucd and us -- that we'd 
expect, publicly, of a service organization and of 
ourselves, allegations or not. regardless of the outcome, I 
see this incident as a terrific opportunity to get people to 
think about this, because it's a situation unlike the usual 
premise, which is that ucd is unquestionably all-good and 
ineluctably all-beneficial, a self-defined and 
self-congratulatory entity acting for the good of all -- all 
of which makes it difficult to define any rigorous system of 
public checks/balances (ie, responsibilities).


and so far I've been trying to assemble, by way of 
conversation, a set of ideas:


1. ucd is primarily accountable to us (us as sharreiff 
defined), not to ucd


2. ucd's performance/actions should be 
evaluated/investigated/monitored on an ongoing basis by an 
agency independent of ucd [ie, none of us would have known 
about this if it weren't for the students, and none of us 
will know the outcome except via ucd's investigation.]



and I'd like to suggest we add:

3. we should develop the means whereby ucd communications 
are public, timely and proactive (ie, not with just some of 
our neighborhood organizations, or only via news 
editors/reporters, or as a delayed reaction -- all of which 
can create a situation where people in the neighborhood have 
different access to partial information, or a situation 
where rumors and speculation develop, putting the entire 
neighborhood in a bad light, publicly.)


4. ucd's boundaries should be clearly defined and maintained 
(ie, it should be clear to everyone inside and outside the 
boundaries where ucd performs services, where they do not. 
it should not be a 'moving' boundary, determined by 
individuals on an ad hoc basis ['one block further east 
today, 3 blocks further west next week, 18 blocks further on 
alternate fridays, but only for barbeques, and only if no 
other blocks within the boundaries need sweeping' etc.])


any other suggestions? feel free to revise, add, etc.

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[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
 
A successful leader is a prepared leader.




amen.


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