[UC] The Daily Pennsylvanian - Opponents to 40th and Pine hotel will testify in front of Zoning Board next month | Interactive timeline
[UC] Hotel and Praxis in DP
Ah, the power of propaganda “Sokoloff said the city budget office had been looking for an independent broker to manage public consultation for some time, and that these workshops are not just in response to the economic crisis. Although Sokoloff did not know of any other large city in America that is doing workshops like these, he believes that this is the kind of thing that President Obama is talking about and could become a national policy.” Oh man, Obama loves the Praxis web site. He wants deception to be a national policy. It must be true. We read it in the DP! http://media.www.dailypennsylvanian.com/media/storage/paper882/news/2009/01/26/News/Penn-Project.For.Civic.Engagement.Wants.You-3596323.shtml http://media.www.dailypennsylvanian.com/media/storage/paper882/news/2009/01/27/News/Opponents.To.40th.And.Pine.Hotel.Will.Testify.In.Front.Of.Zoning.Board.Next.Mont-3598454.shtml ‘Campus Apartments CEO David Adelman said there have been no recent demonstrations because people recognize that a $40-million construction project will give lots of jobs in this economic climate.’ Still, he said, though supporters from the community outnumber those against it, opponents tend to speak up. That’s funny, that is what the SHCA president testified at the historic commission. He said the split decision of the zoning committee “represented the community.” Hahaha. Man, the members of SHCA are suckers. Did they honestly believe that their leadership respected them? Did they think Halligan was not going to claim that he saw “hundreds” at the SHCA open public forum in Nov of 2007? Remember Nov 2007, when the hotel weasel popped into the SHCA election but was not even scheduled on the agenda for members. Hahaha. The historic commission believes that was an open public forum for Tom’s presentation, attended by “hundreds” Hahaha. Man, you NIMBYS are loud mouth wankers like me. It must be true. We read it in the DP and heard it from the SHCA testimony! Hey President Eddie, I got $20 bucks for ya. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Help praxis!
When I was mayor, much more ethics than today I never needed U Penn’s help in anyway But now the people know, I’m a puppet on a string Now I find I’ve changed my lie and called on master Penn Help me if you can, great master Penn And I do appreciate Praxis coming i Help me get the truth in the rubbish bi Won’t you please, please help me? And now our lies have changed in oh so many ways Our leader Paulson seems to vanish in the haze But every now and then I feel so insecure I know I need my master like I’ve never done before Help me if you can, I’m runnin’ fast... And I think the people got hold of my ass... Help me pass my lies in the Praxis class... Won’t you please, please help me When I was mayor, much more ethics than today I never needed U Penn’s help in anyway But now the people know, I’m a puppet on a string Now I find I’ve changed my lie and called on master Penn Help me if you can, I’m runnin’ fast... And I think the people got hold of my ass... Help me pass my lies in the Praxis class... Won’t you please, please help me Help me, help me, oaah Performed by the nutty nutter string band on Broad St. at historic Tamany Hall You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Libraries and tactics that are doomed to failure
Anthony West wrote: As for the Founding Fathers, they did care deeply about accountability, transparency, debate and public participation, although it would never have occurred to any of them to use any of those precise words as they made their cases -- our language has changed that much in the past 230 years. well, you've gone from calling it lofty rhetoric to language that's different now, but it's hard to see how the f'ing fathers could have been more clear or relevant about the principles of our citizenship. We the people is about as basic as you can get to caring deeply about and establishing an enduring process for accountability, transparency, debate and public participation. yes, language is important -- it's how we recognize that I did it my way or I'm the decider or I won is no excuse for handling a crisis, whether we're talking about a city budget, an overseas war, or a nation's economic plan. it's how we recognize the difference between truths and sound-bites, values and press releases, principles and internet memes. and now that penn praxis has been inserted into nutter's budget process as a non-elected, non-accountable and self-serving entity posing as an impartial facilitator, we need to remain as responsible as ever to principles, as attentive as ever to language. .. UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Other Thoughts on Where the Cuts Need to be Made
This is a link to Tom Ferrick's blog, where he makes some suggestions on how to proceed with these cuts. I've always found Ferrick's columns to be illuminating, especially when poking sacred cows or foregrounding political hooey. http://whyy.convio.net/site/R?i=nyUek5l0DPOU6aNr_5RSZw.. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Found: orange male cat - 46th Pine
from Craigslist: Reply to: comm-1009859...@craigslist.org Male cat found Jan. 26 at the corner of 46th and Pine. Please contact me if you are his owner. adphoto: http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/laf/1009859717.html [note: this is not the long-haired orange female lost from 47th Baltimore.]
Re: [UC] Other Thoughts on Where the Cuts Need to be Made
Thanks Joe, Here is an announcement I just received, people might be interested. This thing is facilitated by Camille Barnett, Managing Director (our neighbors know her as a Campus Inn supporter on the PCPC). There are 3 other city officials on the roundtable. BUDGET ROUNDTABLE Wednesday, January 28th 1:30pm (duration: 90 min) MSB 1450 MSB is the municipal services building. About the Ferrick comments: The largest share of revenue comes from the wage tax. I've heard 57% (please correct me if that's incorrect). As Ferrick points out, the wage tax is currently holding its own I believe the charter needs to be changed regarding the strong mayor form of government. Apparently, mayor's often withhold spending to keep money in reserve for late term spending on pet projects. (311 is a pet project Nutter is going full speed ahead). Many of the service cuts are believed by some Philadelphians to be acts of political retaliation against political opponents. I also heard the speculation about why some councilmanic districts were targeted for closures in this latest maneuver. It certainly seems like an interesting possibility. I did not realize, before this attack against the peoples services, that the mayor has so much power to do as he pleases over withholding of spending! Looking forward to the next installment of Ferrick, Glenn -Original Message- From: Joe Clarke philly.jo...@gmail.com Sent: Jan 27, 2009 1:39 PM To: Ucity Listserve univcity@list.purple.com Subject: [UC] Other Thoughts on Where the Cuts Need to be Made This is a link to Tom Ferrick's blog, where he makes some suggestions on how to proceed with these cuts. I've always found Ferrick's columns to be illuminating, especially when poking sacred cows or foregrounding political hooey. http://whyy.convio.net/site/R?i=nyUek5l0DPOU6aNr_5RSZw.. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Libraries and tactics that are doomed to failure
Attentive indeed. So let us begin by noting that Penn Praxis has *not* been inserted into Nutter's budget process. The agent in this situation is the University of Pennsylvania Project for Civic Engagement. That there are relationships between the two entities is significant. That there are distinctions between the two entities, however, is also significant. Getting names right is not the end of learning, but it is definitely near the beginning. So why don't we go through that gate first? -- Tony West yes, language is important -- it's how we recognize that I did it my way or I'm the decider or I won is no excuse for handling a crisis, whether we're talking about a city budget, an overseas war, or a nation's economic plan. it's how we recognize the difference between truths and sound-bites, values and press releases, principles and internet memes. and now that penn praxis has been inserted into nutter's budget process as a non-elected, non-accountable and self-serving entity posing as an impartial facilitator, we need to remain as responsible as ever to principles, as attentive as ever to language. .. UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC-Announce] Reminder - International Guitar Night is THIS WEDNESDAY
Normally, we only send one message per concert, but since this one is in the middle of the week and we've been getting occasional confused phone calls, here's an extra reminder. INTERNATIONAL GUITAR NIGHT Pierre Bensusan (France) Benjamin Verdery (New York) Cecilia Zabala (Argentina) Brian Gore (California) Concert Wednesday, January 28 at 7:30 pm Calvary Church, 48th St. and Baltimore Ave. in West Philadelphia http://www.crossroadsconcerts.org or 215-729-1028 UPCOMING EVENTS Sat 2/21 - Amy Pickard the Cradlers - bittersweet country songs Sat 3/7 - Grainne Hambly William Jackson - masters of the Celtic harp Sat 4/18 - Keola Moanna Beamer with special guest Raita Helm - traditional contemporary Hawaiian song and guitar Sat 4/25 - Lissa Schneckenburger - New England fiddle You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity-Announce. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html. You may post announcements to this list, but this list attempts to prevent discussion. Please use univcity to discuss messages on this list. Subscribers of univcity receive all mail to this list.
Re: [UC] Libraries and tactics that are doomed to failure
Anthony West wrote: Attentive indeed. So let us begin by noting that Penn Praxis has *not* been inserted into Nutter's budget process. The agent in this situation is the University of Pennsylvania Project for Civic Engagement. That there are relationships between the two entities is significant. That there are distinctions between the two entities, however, is also significant. Getting names right is not the end of learning, but it is definitely near the beginning. So why don't we go through that gate first? yes, you wrote: Penn's Harris Sokoloff is the quarterback for UPPCE. He is part of the team that is otherwise mobilized as PennPraxis. and what is significant here is that PENN has been inserted into nutter's budget process. .. UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
Re: [UC] Libraries and tactics that are doomed to failure
What is significant to Penn-obsessed, Penn-dependent readers is that the word Penn appears in a string related to Philadelphia's public life. For the rest of us neighbors, whose daily life is largely separate from Penn, we are terribly curious about what Penn is up to, because we are not fools, but we don't have your Oedipal fixation on your employer. What does it prove, that Nutter hired a Penn arm rather than a Temple arm or a Loyola arm to grease a political adjustment? That Penn is the largest private-sector employer in the city? That it is growing and flourishing, and appears to be on top of its industry's game? That it's a logical source for a strapped municipality to seek assistance from? That maybe a superior knowledge industry might generate knowledge that is applicable to the City's budget meltdown? Precisely what is wrong about Penn's contributing to solving the budget woes of its home city? Should it refuse to do so, in your opinion? -- Tony West yes, you wrote: Penn's Harris Sokoloff is the quarterback for UPPCE. He is part of the team that is otherwise mobilized as PennPraxis. and what is significant here is that PENN has been inserted into nutter's budget process. .. UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see http://www.purple.com/list.html.
[UC] Found: ANOTHER orange kitty
FOUND - Orange Fluffy Cat With Green Eyes (West Philly/Ucity) From Craigslist: Reply to: comm-1009154...@craigslist.org [?] Date: 2009-01-26, 10:14PM EST We found an adorable orange, fluffy, medium sized cat with green eyes and her front paws declawed. It is clear that she was fairly recently in the custody of humans as she is so very friendly. She is safe and warm in our basement right now with plenty to eat and a nice soft catbed, but tommorow evening we will be taking her to the Delaware County SPCA. If you think this is your cat please email. see photos: http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/laf/1009154286.html NOTE: this is not the same long-haired orange kitty (Gingerbread Girl) lost a few days ago. GG was returned to her owners last night.
