Re: [UC] Update: Lost long-haired greywhite cat Lisa is back home!
It's so good to hear the happy endings. Jo Ann Sent from my iPhone On Feb 5, 2015, at 10:51 AM, Linda Lee lml3...@gmail.com wrote: :-) Folks, if you see any posters still up please pull them down. thanks! From: danahenr...@yahoo.com Date: February 5, 2015 10:12:03 AM EST Subject: Re: Re: Cat Lost in West Phila - vicinity of 47th Baltimore Ave. Great news, everyone! Lisa was found last night at the corner of 47th and Hazel about 15 house away from where I live. She's dirty and lost a lot of weight, but she's safe and appears relatively unscathed. I'm going to the vet this morning to make sure everything's ok. I can't tell you how much time I spent searching that block and surrounding blocks, I was out there almost every night. I guess she just wasn't ready to be found yet. Well she's home safe now and won't stop purring. Thank you everyone for your support. It's so wonderful to have such a committed community of animal lovers in this city. It made such a huge difference for me. So incredibly happy to have her home safe. Thank you! Dana photo-7-primary.jpg
Re: [UC] Plumber recommendation
I recommend Michael Katrakazis--484-832-4666. He does good work and is reasonably priced. I got his name a number of years ago when I asked for recommendations on a neighborhood list. Jo Ann Fishburn Sent from my iPad On Dec 29, 2014, at 10:07 AM, Karen Heenan karen6...@msn.com wrote: Any plumber recommendations in West Philly that aren't Goffredo? Getting tired of being judged by a contractor because I didn't buy top of the line fixtures. Thanks! 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] Abstract, marijuana use in methadone pts
Makes a lot of sense. Jo Ann Sent from my iPhone On Oct 5, 2014, at 10:54 AM, Glenn moyer glen...@earthlink.net wrote: Here is an abstract for some important research confirming something about the medicine, marijuana, many of us in behavioral health research have strongly suspected for a long time. Because marijuana policy, research, and the overall war on drugs has recently had a burst of informed truth telling, which has broken through corporate media to pop culture, some Americans might be able to have a broader discussion of important truths, as well as consider the need for a paradigm shift in the priorities of behavioral health care research. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23795873 As you see, the implication of this research is that a therapeutic benefit of marijuana use is noted in opiate addicted methadone maintenance patients during their initial stabilization period on the opiate substitution medication. Unfortunately, this also indicates a serious flaw in current treatment policies for compliance in methadone treatment. Many people, including me, have always known that policies prohibiting marijuana presence in drug toxicology screening, which then interferes with or denies treatment to individuals with serious chemical addictions or PTSD, etc., were terribly harming individuals and society. Now, we have preliminary indications that the plant based intervention, marijuana, might improve treatment outcomes during stabilization of opiate addicted individuals. I strongly believe this is correct. Here is the kicker. Because of my years of experience collecting histories and data from a range of patients and disenfranchised populations, I know that research should be conducted to see if marijuana provides benefit, as an ancillary treatment, to patients with many other chemical addictions such as cigarettes, alcohol, and cocaine! Neighbors, academia is very screwed up these days, as I've commented before. I've talked about the immense power of corporations at directing priorities of almost all research, but I've never talked about the strict militaristic hierarchy at research institututions, or the inequality of power and resources from those at the top of the academic/industrial caste to the bottom of the system. For brevity, front line workers often gain much deeper understanding of populations of people than the powerful few, who have learned to claim that data, is some type of divine force that only they can understand. That's how we get absurd myths about what can and cannot work to help disenfranchised people find balance in their lives. Like public school teachers, front line workers in many fields of research never get a platform to tell the truth nor to advance future research! With most chemical addictions, a period of stabilization during withdrawl from the substance, is a precarious time for relapse with patients experiencing severe cravings. Ancillary treatments are often provided in order to reduce severity of withdrawl. Of course, these are generally highly profitable chemical interventions in our for profit health system. Acupuncture has been shown by many to improve substance abuse treatment outcomes by allowing the patient to get much better results in primary treatment because of the reductions in cravings and an increased ability to focus on cognitive strategies or treatments. Of course, the medical industry spends lavishly to build a case to discredit the efficacy of acupuncture, like they did for 50 years of scientific research on marijuana! I strongly believe that marijuana has a similar potential, as an important ancillary treatment, due to my years of collecting data and histories from an assortment of patients. Marijuana is generally known, as a self treatment or folk remedy, for all sorts of cravings and distress. So, from my experiences, marijuana could be used as an ancillary treatment to calm the mind and reduce cravings, coupled with the best cognitive treatments to benefit stabilization during withdrawl and improve treatment compliance and treatment. Our broken system of behavioral health care fails tremendously in matching appropriate comprehensive treatment to allow those with problems to live happy high functioning lives. There is an over-dependence on cognitive behavioral strategies (which work well in the short term, if delivered responsibly and compassionately), but due to neoliberal ideology, working class people must be quickly fixed and thrown back into a broken society, before he or she can develop supports or recover the inner strength necessary for total recovery, as those who study and live by the dharma (the ultimate path to recover from all American addictions). If I could design a pilot intervention to be studied, I would use the plant based medicine coupled with a small period
[UC] Found: small white female dog--49th Springfield
Does anyone know of a little lost white dog? Seems friendly. Has sore eyes? PAWS says they can't take her. Neighbor is getting chemo so definitely can't foster? Can anyone help? Jo Ann Sent from my iPhone On Sep 10, 2014, at 10:02 PM, Linda Lee lml3...@gmail.com wrote: After missing for a week, kitty greeted his owner when she returned home from work tonight. :-) 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.
[UC] free firewood and kindling
We still have a lot of firewood left for anyone who will come and get it! From large heavy pieces that probably need cut to bundled/bagged kindling. Email me to arrange to stop by for it. Jo Ann on 49th St.
[UC] Tony Kauffman--music at Hard Rock Cafe tomorrow
Local son Tony Kauffman is the K in KBM Productions. You may know his parents Fred and Minh, or his brother who is the creator of Floppit on Instagram. Tomorrow is the last of a three Monday night series of free concerts at the Hard Rock Cafe where KBM has been showcasing local talent. It's been a lot of fun. Come on out and support a neighbor and encourage Hard Rock Cafe to make this a regular event. Jo Ann KBM - Photos from KBM's post in KBM Untapped | Facebook KBM - Photos from KBM's post in KBM Untapped | F... KBM posted this photo on 2014-05-07. 4 likes. 0 comments. 0 shares. View on www.facebook.com Preview by Yahoo
[UC] firewood
Hello Neighbors, A great team recently cut up a magnolia that had died and fallen in our back yard. It was dead for a couple of years, so I'm told the wood is nice and dry for burning. It's free to anyone who will come and get it. If you're interested, email me so we can set up a time. Thanks, Jo Ann Fishburn 49th St.
[UC] News
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Re: Phishing scam? [UC] News
I 'm sorry. Apparently I was hacked this afternoon. Jo Ann Sent from my iPhone On Mar 29, 2014, at 3:13 PM, Richard Conrad rdcon...@verizon.net wrote: I clicked on the site enclosed and got a WARNING:
[UC] Not-to-miss play this weekend only
I just want to spread the word that our long-time friend and neighbor, Ardie Stuart Brown, is in a local play that sounds like it will be really good. Ardie is an educator, dancer, writer, and actress. The show is built around little known actual slave writings from before, during and after the Civil War. It will be at Mt. Carmel Church at 58th and Race. Performances are Friday at 8:00, Saturday at 4:00, and Sunday at 1:00, and cost $10. I think I have all the details right. I spoke to Ardie today, and the information is now in my car trunk, which for some reason won't open tonight. Hope to see you there, Jo Ann
Re: [UC] Goodbye Pete
Just a little Pete Seeger story. A number of years ago I went to a demonstration in Manhattan in defense of some community gardens. Pete Seeger came walking up with his guitars. He asked who could read music. I was one of 4 or 5 who said we could, he passed out the music for the song, and we got to be his back-up singers that afternoon. Jo Ann Sent from my iPhone On Jan 29, 2014, at 9:52 AM, Glenn moyer glen...@earthlink.net wrote: he would want to sing a tune or two. Let's sing one together for our brothers and our sisters in the prisons and the war zones, all over this world. If we had democracy I’d use it in the morning I’d use it in the evening All over this land We’d talk about people We’d talk about profits We’d talk about love between our brothers and our sisters All over this world If I had a whistle I’d blow it in the morning I’d blow it in the evening All over this land I’d blow about danger I’d blow out a warning I’d blow about love between our brothers and our sisters All over this world Well I got a whistle And I got some lungs And we need humanity All over this world It’s a whistle for Justice It’s a whistle for freedom It’s a whistle about love between our brothers and our sisters All over this world It’s a whistle for Justice It’s a whistle for freedom It’s a whistle about love between our brothers and our sisters All over this world (Pete marched using crutches with our brothers and our sisters at Occupy Wall St.) -Original Message- From: greg schopp Sent: Jan 29, 2014 8:16 AM To: Glenn moyer , univcity@list.purple.com Subject: RE: [UC] Goodbye Pete Wow, something that most people might be able to understand and accept! Pete would be all in favor of his passing being something that people can come together around, he would want to sing a tune or two. Date: Tue, 28 Jan 2014 18:51:58 -0500 From: glen...@earthlink.net To: univcity@list.purple.com Subject: [UC] Goodbye Pete Pete Seeger was one of my great inspirations. What an example of living fully with one's principles! Rest in peace, dear brother. You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see . You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see .
Re: [UC] Fwd: Possible Running Scammer
Someone like that approached me at the Checkers on Market St. a month or more ago. He was hurrying, said his wife had just gone into labor, had been taken to the hospital, and had her purse with her with their money. He said he needed $2 to get SEPTA to the hospital. I am embarrassed to admit I had $2 in my hand and I gave it to him. Then he hurried off toward Chestnut St., which I realized was most likely not the closest way to get SEPTA. Elaborate story. From: Linda Lee lml3...@gmail.com To: pfsni pf...@ccat.sas.upenn.edu Cc: purple univcity@list.purple.com Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2013 11:16 PM Subject: [UC] Fwd: Possible Running Scammer Begin forwarded message: From: Joe Clarke philly.jo...@gmail.com Date: July 11, 2013 11:00:09 PM EDT Subject: Possible Running Scammer Tonight (around 9 pm) I saw a guy working the block of Baltimore between 47th 48th. He was a white male, about 40, wearing a grey colored baseball cap and orange shirt. He would start running to look as if he was in a hurry to get somewhere when he would suddenly stop someone, catching them off guard, and I didn't catch the rest. He would immediately extend his hand to introduce himself and then go on with the rest of his story. I saw two young women who he engaged like this, but it didn't seem like they gave him anything, because he moved on - repeating the same running thing - until he finally stopped a young woman on a bike, went through the same routine, and she got off the bike and went with him. I'd be on the alert for this guy. My sense is that he'll be around working this same scam along Baltimore Av for as long as it works. Remember: the more elaborate the tail, the more likely it is a scam. If you are unsure, offer to get the police or UCD to help with a broke down car or whatever. Joe C.
Re: [UC] House painters?
Allan Shuman and his team (215-732-4682) painted our house several years ago (1005 S. 49th St.). I had waited a long time between paintings, and there was a lot of wood deterioration. I thought they did a great job of repairing the structure and then painting. I felt like they really cared about taking care of the house. Jo Ann Fishburn From: Darcy Luetzow darcyluet...@yahoo.com To: univcity@list.purple.com univcity@list.purple.com Sent: Tuesday, January 8, 2013 9:57 AM Subject: [UC] House painters? Happy New Year, neighbors!-- We are hoping that someone has a good recommendation for a exterior house painter (we are looking ahead to spring already...) Please let me know if you can help! Thanks! Darcy Luetzow
Re: [UC] Re: Anyone know this buff/orange kitty? 49th Trinity
I can't see the picture of the friendly kitten at 49th Trinity. Can you describe it? I live on that block of 49th St. and it may be my neighbor's cat. Jo Ann From: Linda l...@verizon.net To: u...@ucneighbors.org; purple univcity@list.purple.com Sent: Friday, January 27, 2012 10:30 PM Subject: [UC] Re: Anyone know this buff/orange kitty? 49th Trinity Stephanie, I noted in my post (below) that this cat is *not* Edde's cat. I wish it were. thx, L On Jan 27, 2012, at 9:45 PM, stephanie zeck wrote: http://www.westphillylocal.com/2012/01/26/orange-tabby-cat-missing-since-january-11-47th-chester/ An orange tabby cat has been missing since Wednesday, Jan. 11. He’s a very friendly kitten, who meows a lot. He may have some red wax on him from a candle accident. The cat’s home is around 47th and Chester. If you’ve seen this cat, please contact Edde at: motoe...@gmail.com On Fri, Jan 27, 2012 at 7:03 PM, Linda l...@verizon.net wrote: Anyone recognize this friendly kitty who's been hanging out around 49th Trinity for the last couple of weeks? email: eefra...@gmail.com (note, this is not the lost kitty from 47th Chester) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the UCNeighbors group. To post to this group, send email to u...@ucneighbors.org To unsubscribe from this group, send email to ucneighbors+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/ucneighbors?hl=en -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the UCNeighbors group. To post to this group, send email to u...@ucneighbors.org To unsubscribe from this group, send email to ucneighbors+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/ucneighbors?hl=en
Re: [UC] Girl Scout Cookies
Way to go Gold Standard!! You have to be the best community-minded restaurant around! From: Leland Mayne lel...@neighborhoodbikeworks.org To: UnivCity@list.purple.com UnivCity@list.purple.com Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2012 2:36 PM Subject: [UC] Girl Scout Cookies Boxes of Girl Scout cookies from local troop 93273 will be available at the Gold Standard starting this Friday. Thanks Vince and Roger for letting us make Gold Standard a cookie destination for neighbors looking for their Girl Scout cookie fix! 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.
Fw: [UC] What to do if your dog gets away from you ...by Krista Milito
- Forwarded Message - From: Jo Ann Fishburn fishbur...@yahoo.com To: Cindy Miller c...@earthlink.net Sent: Thursday, December 8, 2011 10:28 PM Subject: Re: [UC] What to do if your dog gets away from you ...by Krista Milito It has been a while since I had a dog and this happened to me, but when it did, I laid down on my back on the ground, and my dog came to me. I remember being so scared of the possibility that going toward the dog would encourage him or her to run and be hit by a car. It's probably pretty hard for a dog to ignore the curious/unusual sight of their owner on the ground.Jo Ann From: Cindy Miller c...@earthlink.net To: UnivCity listserv univcity@list.purple.com Sent: Thursday, December 8, 2011 5:46 PM Subject: [UC] What to do if your dog gets away from you ...by Krista Milito This is a from posting by my friend, Krista Milito. She runs "the Philly Pack" (Walking and training) and also the Philly Pack Pet Shop on Greys Ferry Ave. With all the lost dogs in the neighborhood lately, I thought this might help.===Recently, I have been hearing of lost dogs almost every week. I thought I would share some useful tactics in order to recover your dog quickly. I have been working with dogs for many years, and the advice I'm sharing is the result of my experience. Rule of thumb...,NEVER CHASE YOUR DOG.1. BREATHE - remain calm, don't let your adrenaline get the best of you. The dog will surely respond to panic by running. Instantly, tell yourself not to panic.2. Call the dog's name in a very calm, but sweet voice. This should cause your dog to stop and look at you.3. Get down low with your body slightly turned. This is an invitation for the dog to come to you. Give your thigh a tap, and wait. Turning your body is less daunting to a dog. Even your own dog could feel threatened in this situation.4. When the dog comes to you,calmly praisethe dog for coming to you, as you still need to put on the collar and leash. Too much excitement could result in the dog becoming excited, and attempting to get you to chase them. Do not reprimand the dog. Reward the dog with affection for following your last request. 5. Learn from your mistake; keep leashes on, and collars snug at the widest part of the head to insure that your dog can not slip their collar in the future. Dogs belong on leash, especially in the city. If you insist on allowing your dog to be off leash in an open area that is not enclosed, let your dog drag the leash. It can only help you in recovering your best friend.6. Make sure you dog is wearing ID with your current information, and a back up number on the ID tag, just in case. Alternative step, if the dog does not come to you, but stops when you call them.4. Slowly walk toward your dog, with your body slightly turned. If you head directly toward the dog, you may spook them and cause them to run, Once again, even your own dog could feel threatened in this situation. Or, they could see this as a game, especially if you approach too quickly. Once again..., NEVER EVER CHASE YOUR DOG, THEY WILL ALWAYS RUN.On a side note; we highly recommend using Martingale Collars. They are non-slip collars, but you have to make sure they are snug going over the widest part of your dog's head. If the loop rings touch when the dog pulls, the collar is too big and your dog can easily slip out of the collar. We recommend that there be at least an inch between the loops. Also, all cloth martingale collars tend to stretch, so make sure you regularly check that the collar is properly adjusted.
Re: [UC] Rape at Gunpoint, 900 block of 48th St., 10 pm Tuesday night
Joe, I agree with all that you said. To add to that, over the years I realized that so much of young people's behavior in school and in the neighborhoods is in reaction to fear. Some neighborhoods, and unfortunately often schools, are so dangerous that a top priority of growing up is developing some way to cope with constant fear. Many believe, perhaps correctly, that they must project a tough, strong image to stay safe. Unfortunately, some extend that to victimizing and terrorizing others to maintain that appearance. We must somehow figure out how to make our schools and our streets safe so our young people can flourish. I don't have the answers. Jo Ann Fishburn From: Joe Clarke philly.jo...@gmail.com To: Glenn glen...@earthlink.net Cc: Summer Still archange...@hotmail.com; westphi...@gmail.com; univcity@list.purple.com Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 8:11 PM Subject: Re: [UC] Rape at Gunpoint, 900 block of 48th St., 10 pm Tuesday night Glenn, I hear you. It's like the argument for not putting seat belts in cars: they might make the customer feel that driving is unsafe. Many in the neighborhood are long-time, resident home-owners, and need to do something immediately to protect their homes and families. There is a difference between treating the symptom and curing the disease. The surge in personal crime may be caused by inequality, but the immediate and often life-threatening symptom needs to be dealt with immediately. Most of the young men and women involved in these crimes are extremely dangerous; partly, because they have no sense of what the consequences are for their actions. I don't think it's just economics: I think that there is a glorification of the gun/gangster culture that has been commod-ified by the entertainment industry and patronized by liberal society as being cool. Having worked with young homeless people, the biggest challenge is the attitude that prevails among them, and is largely nihilistic. At a graduation in the shelter, many of the graduates were asked to select a favorite saying or slogan to live by. Most chose: It is what it is!. No sense of future, goals. We in the social services thought it was cute. What seems cute to me - with a work history and two degrees - is disastrous for someone who has neither. The crime needs to be dealt with swiftly and forcefully; the larger issue needs to be worked on as well, but it is a complex situation that has many facets - gun control, failing schools, no jobs, addiction, no parenting and the marketing of violent nihilism as a life style - set us all up for a long haul to change these destructive patterns. Joe C. On Wed, Sep 14, 2011 at 5:05 PM, Glenn glen...@earthlink.net wrote: On 9/14/2011 11:24 AM, Joe Clarke wrote: It may be time again to organize a town watch for the neighborhood(s), since town watch works the best when it is localized in specific areas. Joe Clarke Joe, I recall conversations with former town watch participants, when I was first blowing the whistle about the real purposes of UCD and the gentrification. As I recall, supports were withdrawn from town watch because high income consumers would be made cleaner and safer through the gentrification. If residents became dependent on and obedient to the new saviors, there was supposedly no reason for town watch anymore than the great culture that we created ourselves. Crime is correlated to income inequality and not a simple lack of material possessions. I'm sure that increases in chronic stress, desperation, and powerlessness would also predict increased crime. The gentrification solutions that have been shoved down our throats are not only fake, but actually increase the likelihood of violent senseless crime. Frankly, I'm surprised that there is not more crime, but we've known for a long time that learned helplessness defines the lives of most people in third world America. But violent crime shouldn't be surprising anyone in our violent immoral society. Joe, the work you are doing with a youth chess club is wonderful, and is one small example of projects that make society a safer place. (I've taught chess before to gifted kids and I would love to help you if I were in Philadelphia consistently). I would make chess part of the junior high curriculum for all kids. When we had a strong UNDIVIDED community, we had a great culture and were much safer. The police state does not make any of us safer, while we lose our souls and freedom. The University of Plutocracy and their corporate cronies should be forced to pay their fare share of taxes or payments for services in lieu of taxes. Then, we could support town watch, community driven culture, and the compassionate/empowering interventions that will help crime be reduced to a minimum. (Boston University pays five million a year to the city of Boston) Glenn -- I think what
Fw: [UC] Walnut West Chess Club: Volunteer Coaches needed
- Forwarded Message - From: Jo Ann Fishburn fishbur...@yahoo.com To: Joe Clarke philly.jo...@gmail.com Sent: Monday, September 12, 2011 10:23 PM Subject: Re: [UC] Walnut West Chess Club: Volunteer Coaches needed Is anyone interested in dominoes? I'd love to get a dominoes group together at the library, if they would allow it. I have mostly played Turkey Foot, but I think Mexican Train is fun, and there are probably more great games. Jo Ann From: Joe Clarke philly.jo...@gmail.com To: University City List UnivCity@list.purple.com Sent: Monday, September 12, 2011 6:52 PM Subject: [UC] Walnut West Chess Club: Volunteer Coaches needed Hello List, The Walnut West Chess Club, which has been in existence for more than 4 years, is in need of volunteer coaches to assist me on a weekly basis conducting our class(es) and acting as mentors to the young students. Last year we had an average of 30 plus students per class. We attended many of the city-wide tournaments and even won a few medals. It is a very rewarding experience for the right person. The club meets on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at the library. Please contact me off list if you are interested. Thank you, Joe Clarke philly.jo...@gmail.com -- I think what weakens people most is fear of wasting their strength. Etty Hillesum
Re: [UC] potential scam
Thanks to everyone for their information. I apologize to the young woman for suspecting her if I was wrong. She was definitely very polite and not pushy at all. Jo Ann From: Dave Axler daveax...@aol.com To: purple univcity@list.purple.com Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 11:20 AM Subject: Re: [UC] potential scam One thing to keep in mind when comparing plans is that PECO uses a tiered-rate approach, while most of the competition does not. In the summer, if your usage exceeds 500 kWh in a month, the overage is billed at a higher rate. For those with central air systems, this can make a significant difference in the hot months, to the point where the savings from a competitor's fixed rate that is higher than PECO's but has no tiers can be cheaper in the long run. On Jun 28, 2011, at 10:55 AM, Tifphani Johnson Fernandes wrote: We have been inundated with energy sales people knocking on our door. We actually sat down with two of them, and figured out that with our usage being so high (5 person household), it is actually cheaper for us to remain with PECO. After a certain amount of usage, the PECO rate gets cheaper. Those with very low usage benefit from the change. If you are curious, you can contact PECO, and they will tell you how to compare the plans. Tifphani C.J. Fernandes From: Dave Axler daveax...@aol.com To: purple univcity@list.purple.com Sent: Tue, June 28, 2011 10:42:57 AM Subject: Re: [UC] potential scam While this IS a possible scam, it's also true that a number of the companies that offer an alternative to PECO are using multi-level marketing schemes as a part of their approach to getting customers. Being wary is wise, though. On Jun 27, 2011, at 5:38 PM, Jo Ann Fishburn wrote: A young African American woman, nicely dressed in a black dress, saying her name is Amina, just rang our bell. She said I had probably heard of the rising PECO rates, and offered to get me a fixed rate if I could show her my PECO bill--didn't have to be recent. Her notebook was rather scruffy, and it didn't sound legitimate to me. Just wanted to let others know.
[UC] potential scam
A young African American woman, nicely dressed in a black dress, saying her name is Amina, just rang our bell. She said I had probably heard of the rising PECO rates, and offered to get me a fixed rate if I could show her my PECO bill--didn't have to be recent. Her notebook was rather scruffy, and it didn't sound legitimate to me. Just wanted to let others know.
Re: [UC] Any roofer recommendations? Need much hand-holding....
Definitely. I enthusiastically recommend John Kline. Besides doing great work, he's so nice to deal with. I finally broke down and had half my top slate roof replaced last year. He was more than willing to do the half that was in the worst shape and let me keep the parts that still seem to be okay, which was much more within my budget. The new roof has corrected problems that I've had for much of the close to 40 years I've lived in the house--and also cut down on the water coming in my basement. Jo Ann From: Karen Heenan karen6...@msn.com To: Patty Bulack pbul...@gmail.com Cc: UC univcity@list.purple.com Sent: Fri, May 20, 2011 9:55:14 PM Subject: Re: [UC] Any roofer recommendations? Need much hand-holding John Kline, hands down. He's not expensive (as roofers go), but he's good with old houses. And he'll tell you up front that because it's an old house, he may not get the leak the first time, but he'll keep coming back until he finds it. He repaired a leak in my side bay window this past spring in 2 visits that had been leaking for over 10 years. 215-487-7552 - Original Message - From: Patty Bulack To: univcity Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 7:20 PM Subject: [UC] Any roofer recommendations?Need much hand-holding Hi All, We are dealing with new leaks and would like someone skilled in oldhouses that can do the divining that it seems to require! And also, ofcourse, not inordinately expensive. Any recommendations, goodneighbors? Thanks, Patty Bulack pbul...@gmail.com -- Patty Bulack West Park Cultural Center, High School of the Future pbul...@gmail.com 215 906-0243
[UC] tree questions
I have a young mimosa tree in my back yard that seems to have spontaneously died last summer. It had grown from a volunteer and was about three stories tall. I really enjoyed it from my back porch and third floor window. Suddenly it dropped all its leaves and this year has failed to get leaves, so I guess it is gone. Does anyone have any ideas what may have happened? Although it's much smaller than the other older trees in our back yards, it's too tall and heavy for us to take down ourselves. Can anyone recommend someone who will do the job safely and not charge a bundle? Also, does anyone have tree pole pruners for loan. Many years ago when I took tree tenders training we were given sets of tools. But, unfortunately, I loaned mine to someone who never appeared again. Now we have some overgrown shrubs that could definitely benefit from some cutting back. I actually wouldn't mind buying a pole pruner if anyone has a recommendation for a good one. Thanks, Jo Ann
Re: [UC] tree questions
Thanks so much for the immediate, helpful replies. Jo Ann From: Jo Ann Fishburn fishbur...@yahoo.com To: UC univcity@list.purple.com Sent: Sat, May 21, 2011 6:25:13 PM Subject: [UC] tree questions I have a young mimosa tree in my back yard that seems to have spontaneously died last summer. It had grown from a volunteer and was about three stories tall. I really enjoyed it from my back porch and third floor window. Suddenly it dropped all its leaves and this year has failed to get leaves, so I guess it is gone. Does anyone have any ideas what may have happened? Although it's much smaller than the other older trees in our back yards, it's too tall and heavy for us to take down ourselves. Can anyone recommend someone who will do the job safely and not charge a bundle? Also, does anyone have tree pole pruners for loan. Many years ago when I took tree tenders training we were given sets of tools. But, unfortunately, I loaned mine to someone who never appeared again. Now we have some overgrown shrubs that could definitely benefit from some cutting back. I actually wouldn't mind buying a pole pruner if anyone has a recommendation for a good one. Thanks, Jo Ann
[UC] pharmacies
Let me trump 27 years with over 38 years in the neighborhood where I have always had very good service at Davis Pharmacy--back from when Mr. Davis and his big dog were there up to the present. Edward--I'm sorry I don't know his last name--has provided continuity along with excellent work and always a friendly, warm welcome to everyone. It's a pleasure to go there. Jo Ann From: Cindy Miller c...@earthlink.net To: university city list univcity@list.purple.com Sent: Sat, February 5, 2011 9:54:02 PM Subject: Re: [UC] Swim camps and pharmacies I appreciate when people mail their opinions and suggestions in to the list...that way we ALL can benefit from them. Thx! On Feb 5, 2011, at 9:46 PM, Jim Cummings wrote: The Miquon day camp is a great place to learn to swim. On Davis. I agree with Margie except that I have only lived in the neighborhood 25 years :-) Jim On Sat, Feb 5, 2011 at 9:34 PM, Margie Politzer m.polit...@verizon.net wrote: Mimi, I've used Davis Pharmacy since I've been in the neighborhood, over 27 years now. I feel very lucky to have a true independent neighborhood pharmacy; there aren't many around anymore. Service is friendly and attentive. I can't say anything bad about them. Margie On Feb 5, 2011, at 9:18 PM, Mimi Iijima wrote: Hello, Neighbors -- I'm looking for recommendations about two items: 1. Swim Camps Are there camps specializing in swimming in our area? I'm looking for opportunities for my second-grader this summer. I believe Penn runs one but little about swimming was posted on Penn Rec's website. 2. Davis Pharmacy We've had horrible, horrible experiences with CVS Pharmacy at 43rd and Locust. We're considering switching to Davis Pharmacy but would like to hear our neighbors' experiences with DP. We're also open to other suggestions. Please e-mail off-line. Thank you, neighbors, for your generous and thoughtful advice!! Best, Mimi Iijima -- Jim Cummings
[UC] volunteer car share drivers for doctors' appointments
Can anyone please send me the information asking for volunteer drivers for doctors' appointments? I seem to have lost track of it. Thanks, Jo Ann
[UC] Re: [UC-Announce] PHRESH SELECT SURVIVES ON MTV: PLEASE WATCH TONIGHT AT 10 AND VOTE!!!
Just let me clarify, because I definitely want to vote! Will they be on tonight? And then we have from 11:30pm until 6:30 am tomorrow morning to vote? Jo Ann Fishburn - Original Message From: Patty Bulack [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Alisha Berry [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Amy Kietzman [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Bob Hsia [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Carolyn Sims-Nesmith [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Cathy Parker [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Claudia Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Connie Norwood [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; David Hicks [EMAIL PROTECTED]; dietmar stock [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Emory Petchauer [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; FRED HSIA [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Fred Hsia [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Heather Henderson [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Holly Kinch [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Inga D'Angelo [EMAIL PROTECTED]; James Peniston [EMAIL PROTECTED]; JAMES SMITH [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Joann Meltz [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Joe Clarke [EMAIL PROTECTED]; John Armbrust [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Jumatatu Poe [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Lee Ann Etzold [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Melanie Fields [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Michael Alltop [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mike Taylor [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Nancy Larson [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Patricia Newton [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Pauline Armbrust [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Ruth Kiehlmeier [EMAIL PROTECTED]; SANDRA KNIGHT [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Sara Wolff [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; SteFanO! [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Stuart Galbraith [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Sue Ribeiro [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Take The Lead Dance Studio [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Tiffany Bacon [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; UnivCity@list.purple.com; Wally Zialcita [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Xan from x-marketing [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2008 8:31:51 AM Subject: [UC-Announce] PHRESH SELECT SURVIVES ON MTV: PLEASE WATCH TONIGHT AT 10 AND VOTE!!! Hello Everyone, Just wanted to update you all, that Phresh Select survived the first elimination on America's Next Best Dance Crew last week, and needs your votes this week in order to continue. The show ended at 11:30 last week, and if all goes the same this week, thats when voting can begin. (Dial/text the numbers on the screen after Phresh Select performs, or go online at mtv.com after the show). Voting ends at 6:30 am on Friday. Did I tell you that these guys came together out of three different crews, and put themselves together within a matter of weeks? For all you Philly artists out there, its a great story about the collaborative energy that lives here in our city, and the respect and love that exists in the hip-hop dance community. We love Philly! Please help us keep Philly in the national spotlight by watching and voting. And thanks! My stage momness is getting a major workout, and I appreciate your indulgence!! Patty Bulack
[UC] Clay pots?
I have some clay pots of various sizes to give away. Someone last year on the main list said they wanted some, but I lost their name. Is anyone out there interested? Jo Ann Fishburn 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] Plastic pots, too
I also have a bunch of plastic pots for anyone who needs some. Jo Ann 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] our neighbors go a-wilding
I would also like to say, as a middle school teacher, that the worst thing for these kids is for them to get away with this kind of stuff. The same for the boys the other day who threw the bottle. If they are not stopped now, they will only continue on without limits to worse things. Kids test for limits, and some can get very ugly if they never find any. Of course, if you know their parents and can talk to them, that would be the best. Jo Ann --- KAREN ALLEN [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kyle, Yes, absolutely report it to the Philadelphia Police, with as thorough a description of what happened,, where, date, time of day. Call the 18th District Community Relations Officer, PO Mike Davis, (215) 686-3268. Even though your report may not result in an arrest for your crime, it can give police valuable information that could lead to their arrest in the future. Your report will alert the police that they should be on the lookout in your neighborhood for similar crimes. Your info, combined with reports from other neighborhood victims, will alert the police that there is a pattern of crime that must be addressed. Not reporting it leaves no chance of the perpetrators being caught. Once the police realize there is a pattern as to location, time of day, what was done, description of the perps (if known), they can put the information out at police roll call (which alerts patrol officers as to what to look out for) and they can also put plain clothes cops out in unmarked cars in the affected area. This gives the police info that they can use in finding the perpetrators - they may not get apprehended for what they did to you, but if at least if the Philly PD knows about it, they can be on the lookout for similar activity in the area. Even if they turn out to be eight year olds. As for reporting it to the UCD, the Philadelphia Police keeps crime stats, and they have to power to arrest. The UCD cannot arrest anyone. The only way the Philadelphia police can fight crime is when they know it occurs, so please report it to them. Karen From: Kyle Cassidy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Kyle Cassidy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'University City List ' univcity@list.purple.com Subject: [UC] our neighbors go a-wilding Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 13:22:50 -0400 Sometime yesterday we had an incident... 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] For all the spelling buffs
Uh-oh! So much for my theories. I showed the passage to my first few students this morning. They are in middle school, reading at about a 3rd to 5th grade level. They could all figure out most of the passage, except for phenomenal, which was a word they didn't know no matter how it was spelled. They may have been able to sound it out if spelled correctly, but without ever having seen it before, they couldn't figure out the scrambled version. Jo Ann --- Jo Ann Fishburn [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I teach decoding to poor readers. I think the only reason we can read these scrambled words is because we are excellent readers. As an experiment I'll have to try the passage with my kids. Jo Ann --- Brian Siano [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: S. Sharrieff Ali wrote: **Don't delete this because it looks weird. Believe it or not, you can read it. ** **~~~** * **I cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdagnie The** **phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at** **Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a** **wrod are, the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be** **in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed** **it wouthit a porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey** **lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Amzanig huh? yaeh and I** **awlyas thuoght slpeling was ipmorantt!*** Actually, context is at least as important. Take the sixth word in the sample above, cluod. Now, that could be wither could or cloud. Why don't we read it as cloud? Because we'd already decoded the previous five words as I couldn't believe that I... The word could is almost inevitable, while 'cloud would be very, very atypical. And the fact that the first and last letters are _in place_ helps a lot. Most English words aren't longer than five or six letters; the middle ones, although scrambled, are thus pretty easy to unscramble. Notice that it didn't take very long to realize that taht is that, and tihng is thing. but imprmoatant takes an extra half-second to unscramble. Also, cloud-could notwithstanding, how many word-pairs share the same letters, with the first and last letters in the same place? (And we tend to assemble the words as syllables, rather than individual letters.) Oh, and the word radgnie in the first line... I don't know that one. My first read-through, I thought the sentences was I couldn't believe that I could actually understand what I was reading. But the last letter isn't 'g.' 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. 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] For all the spelling buffs
I teach decoding to poor readers. I think the only reason we can read these scrambled words is because we are excellent readers. As an experiment I'll have to try the passage with my kids. Jo Ann --- Brian Siano [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: S. Sharrieff Ali wrote: **Don't delete this because it looks weird. Believe it or not, you can read it. ** **~~~** * **I cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdagnie The** **phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at** **Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a** **wrod are, the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be** **in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed** **it wouthit a porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey** **lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Amzanig huh? yaeh and I** **awlyas thuoght slpeling was ipmorantt!*** Actually, context is at least as important. Take the sixth word in the sample above, cluod. Now, that could be wither could or cloud. Why don't we read it as cloud? Because we'd already decoded the previous five words as I couldn't believe that I... The word could is almost inevitable, while 'cloud would be very, very atypical. And the fact that the first and last letters are _in place_ helps a lot. Most English words aren't longer than five or six letters; the middle ones, although scrambled, are thus pretty easy to unscramble. Notice that it didn't take very long to realize that taht is that, and tihng is thing. but imprmoatant takes an extra half-second to unscramble. Also, cloud-could notwithstanding, how many word-pairs share the same letters, with the first and last letters in the same place? (And we tend to assemble the words as syllables, rather than individual letters.) Oh, and the word radgnie in the first line... I don't know that one. My first read-through, I thought the sentences was I couldn't believe that I could actually understand what I was reading. But the last letter isn't 'g.' 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.
[UC] to let you know
A young white man with a knit cap just came to my door saying he lives two doors down and has locked his keys in his car, his roommate is away, and so are the neighbors he has met. I didn't listen to the rest. I believe someone else on the list warned us about this con. Jo Ann 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] ages on list
57 years in UC - 32+ years in Phila. - 35+ 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] arsenic in the soil
A friend asked me to write to the list to see if anyone has any information about the seriousness of arsenic in the soil in our neighborhood. Has anyone dealt with this issue? Does it need to be removed? How can it be removed? Is it dangerous? Where does it come from? Any information would be appreciated. Jo Ann 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.
