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What city agency is drilling and digging up the street at midnight on Friday near 46th and Springfield? And why? Lorna
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Kimm, Welcome to the plutocracy. Every issue that people believe is a local reaction to crisis, is being orchestrated by a multi-national agenda. Often this agenda looks like it is coming from local "Friends groups." This is what happens when secrecy and censorship are normalized.People don't realize how completely Philadelphia is actually controlled from elsewhere, and how mass bullshit manipulates local groups into buying into the conspiracy. Let's try togive support toany neighbors, whoonly now realize how a plutocracy functions as the police state tightens. I went through the sadness a long time ago! Glenn -Original Message- From: Kimm Tynan <kimm.ty...@verizon.net>Sent: Jun 10, 2012 12:15 AM To: UnivCity listserv <UNIVCITY@LIST.PURPLE.COM>Subject: [UC] Depressing article regarding the bigger political picture re public school funding nationally. It provides a useful context, I think, for evaluating what’s happening here in Philadelphia and PA regarding public school funding. Unfortunately it’s not a hopeful picture.I never heard of Remapping before this week, but this is the second article I’ve stumbled across in the last few days. They do some good work.http://www.remappingdebate.org/article/states-residents-localities-forget-promises-restore-funding?page=0,0Kimm You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see .
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Depressing article regarding the bigger political picture re public school funding nationally. It provides a useful context, I think, for evaluating what¹s happening here in Philadelphia and PA regarding public school funding. Unfortunately it¹s not a hopeful picture. I never heard of Remapping before this week, but this is the second article I¹ve stumbled across in the last few days. They do some good work. http://www.remappingdebate.org/article/states-residents-localities-forget-pr omises-restore-funding?page=0,0 Kimm
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While we are in this part of the neighborhood--I wonder if anybody else has noticed the manhole cover at the eastern (48th) street end of, I think, Warrington--but maybe it is the next street north. It is marked KT--which is either a foundry mark or telephone??-and is in the street at the intersection. It is cracking badly, and looks to me as though a truck or something heavy might well break it the rest of the way--and leave basically an open hole. I noticed this as I made my way home on Thursday, walking in the bike lane as I often do because I trip over the cracks in the sidewalk Anyway, I made a note to myself to try to figure out how to bring this to the attention of the streets department, but maybe someone else reading this is a) closer to the situation, and or b) knows what number to call! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of John Ellingsworth Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 4:00 PM To: Cindy Miller Cc: univcity@list.purple.com Subject: Re: [UC] tree down I have a tree in my backyard that I would gladly allow someone to just chop down for any reason they could think of ... I'd do it myself save for the wires underneath and the small children climbing in it. Cindy Miller wrote: The house on the corner of 48th Warrington is now up for sale. (I believe someone was asking about it weeks ago--900 S. 48th) (Perhaps) in an effort to clean things up, it seems as though the owner has decided to cut down the big ole' tree in the backyard. It was quite large and probably pretty aged...but can someone just decide to chop down a still-living tree for any reason? I guess if they're the owner of the land on which it grows it's their property, and they can do anything they want with it? But by the time neighbors get wind of it, it's already too late.. .the buzz-sawing started at 9 this morning--I HATE that sound--it's so fraught with visions of progress, which sometimes actually conceals destruction and negativity. *STEAMING* -cm `·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸º 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.
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Where is Minitown? Frank On Jul 1, 2007, at 08:51 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ** See what's free at http:// www.aol.com. 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] FW Subject: Casinos: Let the People Vote!
From: Philly's Ballot Box [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Let the People Vote! Sent: Sunday, May 13, 2007 10:44 AM PLEASE FORWARD WIDELY PHILADELPHIA WILL VOTE On Election Day (Tuesday, May 15th), every Philadelphian will have an opportunity to vote on whether to keep casinos 1500 feet from schools, places of worship, parks and homes. But it won't be in the voting booth. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court placed an injunction on the city removing Question #1 from the ballot, so we've created our own citizens' election process. We're giving Philadelphia three ways to vote on Tuesday, May 15th: securely online at www.PhillysBallotBox.org; or via voter hotline at 215-925-6380; or at a polling place near you (visit www.PhillysBallotBox.org to find the closest voting location) Legislation introduced in City Council is awaiting the result of the citizens election. And at least one ballot box has been placed in every state representative's district, along with other high-traffic locations throughout the city, to let them know what their constituency wants. Find your nearest ballot box and get more information at: www.PhillysBallotBox.org Warmly, - Philly's Ballot Box ps: If you want to be reminded about the vote on May 15th, go to www.PhillysBallotBox.org pps: If you want to support this cause, organized by Casino-Free Philadelphia, please go here to donate. 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.
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Artists, Performers and Volunteers invited to participate in planning and producing the 2007 Summer Solstice and Fall Equinox Festivals in Clark Park. Interest meeting 7pm Wednesday, February 28 at Mill Creek Tavern, 42nd Chester in West Philly. For more info, email [EMAIL PROTECTED], or call 267-243-3841 brought to you by the Clark Park Music Arts Community Never Miss an Email Stay connected with Yahoo! Mail on your mobile. Get started! http://mobile.yahoo.com/services?promote=mail 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.
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If you havebeen fortunate enough to have seen and heard the "Magnificent Morgan State University Choir on one of the PBS Stations in January or February, you can see them in person tomorrow, April 3rd at 3 PM at Grace Baptist Church, 25 West Johnson Street . The tickets are $15.00 and benefit the Scholarship Fund. (There are presently 8 young people from the Delaware Valley at MSU on Scholarship.) This is the Alumni Association's Major Fund Raiser for the Scholarship Fund.
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This past Thursday afternoon, a woman came to my door, waking me from a nap, saying that she needed help, that she was 62 years old and undergoing chemotherapy for cancer. She was short, very wrinkled, and looked at least 70. I imagined that I saw some blotches on her left cheek, but I was both half asleep and wanting to connect her with themany recent posts abouta scammer. I live on the 4500 block ofRegent Street. The womanat my door claimed to be a neighbor and then when Isaid "I know who you are, I'veheard all about you, and you don't live on my street." At which point she said"I'm your neighbor around the corner,I live on 48th st." I replied "I'm sorry, Idon't trust you," to whichshe answered "I trust in Jesus," shook her head, and toddled off toward Clark Park.Thedog-walker who had brought her to my door, because Iam the only person she knows on Regent Street(lucky me!) apologizedprofusely to me and took her leave.My questiontoall of youwho've met the scamming lady is whether my visitor is likely to be the same person. I don't remember reading anything about herapparent age in any of your posts. If I'dbeen moretogether at the time, Imight have called the police or UCD or at least suggested tothe woman thatshe might gethelp from them, or I could have directed her to the health center across the park.It is awfullysad that so manywretched people are walkingourstreets, where they are clearly not getting the help they need. B. Tilley
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She does sound like the same woman who visited my house. She was older (60's sounds reasonable) and also claimed to be undergoing chemo, for the blotches on her face. She also talked about religion. She said her name was Rebecca Edmunds. I wonder if she'll use the same name with other people. It is unfortunate. Take care, Stephen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This past Thursday afternoon, a woman came to my door, waking me from a nap, saying that she needed help, that she was 62 years old and undergoing chemotherapy for cancer. She was short, very wrinkled, and looked at least 70. I imagined that I saw some blotches on her left cheek, but I was both half asleep and wanting to connect her with the many recent posts about a scammer. I live on the 4500 block of Regent Street. The woman at my door claimed to be a neighbor and then when I said I know who you are, I've heard all about you, and you don't live on my street. At which point she said I'm your neighbor around the corner, I live on 48th st. I replied I'm sorry, I don't trust you, to which she answered I trust in Jesus, shook her head, and toddled off toward Clark Park.The dog-walker who had brought her to my door, because I am the only person she knows on Regent Street (lucky me!) apologized profusely to me and took her leave. My question to all of you who've met the scamming lady is whether my visitor is likely to be the same person. I don't remember reading anything about her apparent age in any of your posts. If I'd been more together at the time, I might have called the police or UCD or at least suggested to the woman that she might get help from them, or I could have directed her to the health center across the park. It is awfully sad that so many wretched people are walking our streets, where they are clearly not getting the help they need. B. Tilley 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.
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They are all dirty scammers-- No neighbor is going to ring your bell in the day and ASK FOR MONEY. Period. On Feb 26, 2005, at 8:16 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: to me and took her leave. My question to all of you who've met the scamming lady is whether my visitor is likely to be the same person. I -andy 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.
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This is a pro. I had a visit last night from a relatively short woman wearing dark clothes--really not much distinguishable about her--seeking money to get back to Delaware. I suggested that I could call the police to assist her, and she was quick to state that she'd already talked to them and they couldn't provide assistance to get her to Delaware. One characteristic of a good con is a ready response to even the most mean-spirited counters the mark can make--and that characteristic alone is a tip-off, I think. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: UnivCity@list.purple.com Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2005 8:16 AM Subject: [UC] (no subject) This past Thursday afternoon, a woman came to my door, waking me from a nap, saying that she needed help, that she was 62 years old and undergoing chemotherapy for cancer. She was short, very wrinkled, and looked at least 70. I imagined that I saw some blotches on her left cheek, but I was both half asleep and wanting to connect her with themany recent posts abouta scammer. I live on the 4500 block ofRegent Street. The womanat my door claimed to be a neighbor and then when Isaid "I know who you are, I'veheard all about you, and you don't live on my street." At which point she said"I'm your neighbor around the corner,I live on 48th st." I replied "I'm sorry, Idon't trust you," to whichshe answered "I trust in Jesus," shook her head, and toddled off toward Clark Park.Thedog-walker who had brought her to my door, because Iam the only person she knows on Regent Street(lucky me!) apologizedprofusely to me and took her leave.My questiontoall of youwho've met the scamming lady is whether my visitor is likely to be the same person. I don't remember reading anything about herapparent age in any of your posts. If I'dbeen moretogether at the time, Imight have called the police or UCD or at least suggested tothe woman thatshe might gethelp from them, or I could have directed her to the health center across the park.It is awfullysad that so manywretched people are walkingourstreets, where they are clearly not getting the help they need. B. Tilley
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All of these postings about naming Streets, Drives, Avenues, etc. after people. Do any of you remember, or care, about the renaming of Delaware Avenue after the evil (in so many ways) Christopher Columbus?
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Yep! It happened in 1992 to celebrate 500 years. 13 years later, people still refer to it as Delaware Avenue although it is called Columbus Boulevard in every map. Maty From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: univcity@list.purple.com Subject: [UC] (no subject) Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2005 13:10:56 EST All of these postings about naming Streets, Drives, Avenues, etc. after people. Do any of you remember, or care, about the renaming of Delaware Avenue after the evil (in so many ways) Christopher Columbus? 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.
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Baltimore Ave - Diller Ave = SODA On Feb 25, 2005, at 1:10 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: All of these postings about naming Streets, Drives, Avenues, etc. after people. Do any of you remember, or care, about the renaming of Delaware Avenue after the evil (in so many ways) Christopher Columbus? -andy tink about it 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.
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On 25 Feb, 2005, at 13:10, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: All of these postings about naming Streets, Drives, Avenues, etc. after people. Do any of you remember, or care, about the renaming of Delaware Avenue after the evil (in so many ways) Christopher Columbus? On 25 Feb, 2005, at 14:34, Marielena Mata wrote: Yep! It happened in 1992 to celebrate 500 years. 13 years later, people still refer to it as Delaware Avenue although it is called Columbus Boulevard in every map. Another recent name change was the East River Drive ... now technically Kelly Drive; around the same time Lincoln Drive, became Wissahickon Drive. (Wissahickon Drive used to end at Wissahickon avenue.) Then there is Route 1 -- now technically Roosevelt Boulevard. T.T.F.N. William H. Magill [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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.
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Donors must be in good health and should be over age 18.(They can be as young as 17 with parental permission.) Liz, You forgot to mention that guys must must be heterosexual! Perhaps you could use some of your persuasiveness to get the Red Cross to lift the ban against gay men donating blood. Fred ( 1 pint short of a gallon donor before the ban went into place) Wolfe
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Title: Re: [UC] (no subject) Recent tattoos or piercing disqualify you from giving blood. If you are a woman, you must not have ever had relations with a man who has had relations with another man or you are not able to give, either. We tried to organize a staff blood drive here and gave up after realizing that - between the travel and food restrictions, body art and relationship questions - restaurant staff are not the most qualified to donate blood. Naomi on 2/21/05 11:18 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Donors must be in good health and should be over age 18. (They can be as young as 17 with parental permission.) Liz, You forgot to mention that guys must must be heterosexual! Perhaps you could use some of your persuasiveness to get the Red Cross to lift the ban against gay men donating blood. Fred ( 1 pint short of a gallon donor before the ban went into place) Wolfe White Dog Cafe 3420 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 http://www.whitedog.com (215) 386-9224 x105 The Black Cat Gift Shop 3426 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 http://www.blackcatshop.com
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In a message dated 2/21/2005 11:54:24 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: restaurant staff Within drug and alcohol abuse circles, restaurant workers and construction workers are the two highest, positive for use, testing occupational groups. The assumption is made people who are not concerned about their own well being are not likely to be concerned about a stranger's well being. I am not prepared to discuss the validity of the assumption, other than to note two modern era former pot smokers have done okay as President of the United States. B2 Moses Meet George W. Bush was deplaning Air Force One in Israel.B2 walked past Moses, who didn't seem to notice him.B2 turned to Moses and said, "I am George W. Bush, the President of the US of A, the most powerful nation on earth. Why didn't you greet me?" Moses replied, "The last time I spoke to a bush, we starved for 40 days!" Ciao, Craig
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I would agree with that -- I ran a restaurant for a number of years before going to law school and drank like a fish, as to 95% of my co-workers. Ahh, the wonderfully smooth taste of4 oz. of pure vodka. Afriend and patron would come in every day in the late afternoon and would have a beer and then two two martinis. I inquired as to why he alwaysdrank those two beverages in that particular order. His response, which I have never forgotten: "A beer for the thirst, a martini for the pain." Jonathan A. Cass -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED]Sent: Monday, February 21, 2005 7:37 PMTo: univcity@list.purple.comSubject: Re: [UC] (no subject) restaurant staff blood, and a Joke In a message dated 2/21/2005 11:54:24 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: restaurant staff Within drug and alcohol abuse circles, restaurant workers and construction workers are the two highest, positive for use, testing occupational groups. The assumption is made people who are not concerned about their own well being are not likely to be concerned about a stranger's well being. I am not prepared to discuss the validity of the assumption, other than to note two modern era former pot smokers have done okay as President of the United States. B2 Moses Meet George W. Bush was deplaning Air Force One in Israel.B2 walked past Moses, who didn't seem to notice him.B2 turned to Moses and said, "I am George W. Bush, the President of the US of A, the most powerful nation on earth. Why didn't you greet me?" Moses replied, "The last time I spoke to a bush, we starved for 40 days!" Ciao, Craig
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Did you miss the great Craft show and Sale at the ARTS LEAGUE? Do you need a convenient place in the neighborhood to get great gifts, even at the last minute ? Did you know that the Display Case at THE ARTS LEAGUE has a "perpetual" display of items for sale made by Staff and Students? "Check it out!!!" The University City Arts League (UCAL) is located at 4226 Spruce St. (215) 382-7811. Also offers Classes at very reasonable rates for Children and Adults.
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...And: the prices are reasonable; it keeps the money in the neighborhood and helps THE ARTS LEAGUE.
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Kyle Cassidy wrote: We just had a guy stop by the front door claiming he'd locked his keys in his car on 36th street (along with his wallet) and needed my help for something abstract. He said he'd just moved up here to live in 217 with his grandparents (the Hendersons, who may or may not live in 217) to attend Penn. When he said this, I realized I'd met him about a year ago when he came to my door with the exact same story and wanted $20 to pay the locksmith. When I told him he'd stopped by already with the same story, he said all he wanted was to call the locksmith to make sure they'd be at his car. I asked what they're number was (the locksmith) he gave me a bogus number (someone's home answering machine), when I said it was a home machine he said "Oh, they must be at my car" and took off. I'm not sure if he's just hoping to get $20 from someone or, as Christy suspected, he was casing the place. Thought I should mention this in case anybody else runs into him. He looks to be mid to late 20's, about five five, white, very closely cropped dark hair, slight gap between his front teeth. He told me his name was Lee. Christy says she believes she's also met him when she lived on 20th street telling the same story. Has anybody else run into this guy? kc * Probably it was two years ago that a young guy came to my door on a FREEZING cold day, wearing no hat and no gloves and obviously underdressed for the weather, saying that he'd been sent to me by my neighbor across the street, that he'd just driven all the way from his home in the South, that he'd come to stay with his friend or relative Xxxx who also lived on my street but was not at home.It was vacation time, but he was going to be a student at Penn in the Spring semester. He was white, I can't remember what color his hair was-maybe reddish-brownand short. He'd been told bya neighbor's sonthat I was a good person, that I would surely help him. Curiously, the story was the samewallet and keys locked in car, and he needed the money for a locksmith. I help every dog and cat that comes my way, but I'd learned to be wary of people. I'll give anyone food, but not money. I was so appalled that someone was obviously in need of warm clothes, and hopedhe had some of those in the alleged car. I told him I would meet him at his car (36th and Sansom!!!) and when the locksmith arrived, I wouldgivethe locksmiththe $20, and he could reimburse meright away, whenthe car was opened and the wallet retrieved.I feltthe young manmight be lying, but his face was so pink and his hands were red with the cold that I felt really bad for him. I'velocked my keys inmy car,I've been a stranger in another city, soit was hard toturn him away entirely.I hurried tomeet him, didn't take warm enough gloves for myself andwaited and waited, and he never showed up. I went to the office of my church a block away and called the nearest locksmith, who said no onehad called inabout a car at that location, and furthermore that no locksmith would do the job for less than $50.I was disappointed, felt a little hurt that someone would put me to such trouble, but allit costwas a couple hoursand 2 quarters for the parking meter.Later, when I told my neighbor that her son had sent the guy to me, she said she'd actually given the sameperson $20 a couple months before! Harden your hearts, everybody! Barbara
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I remember a spate of stories almost exactly like this one (mimicking many of the details) about 10-12 years ago. Back then, I also had someone give me two slightly different and mutually contradictory versions of the story about three months apart. He seemed amazed that I recognized him the second time. I'm getting the impression this area is going through a cycle of petty criminal activity. I've seen a few more instances of car windows smashed than in previous years, and I've suddenly started finding beer bottles on my front lawn - again, in greater numbers than usual. The reoccurence of this story may be another piecee of the pattern. It's a shame, because there are people out there who legitimately could use a handout or just some person-to-person help. But for a while I'll be more skeptical than perhaps I should. Al Airone - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: UnivCity@list.purple.com Sent: Saturday, January 01, 2005 7:34 PM Subject: [UC] (no subject) Kyle Cassidy wrote: We just had a guy stop by the front door claiming he'd locked his keys in his car on 36th street (along with his wallet) and needed my help for something abstract. He said he'd just moved up here to live in 217 with his grandparents (the Hendersons, who may or may not live in 217) to attend Penn. When he said this, I realized I'd met him about a year ago when he came to my door with the exact same story and wanted $20 to pay the locksmith. When I told him he'd stopped by already with the same story, he said all he wanted was to call the locksmith to make sure they'd be at his car. I asked what they're number was (the locksmith) he gave me a bogus number (someone's home answering machine), when I said it was a home machine he said "Oh, they must be at my car" and took off. I'm not sure if he's just hoping to get $20 from someone or, as Christy suspected, he was casing the place. Thought I should mention this in case anybody else runs into him. He looks to be mid to late 20's, about five five, white, very closely cropped dark hair, slight gap between his front teeth. He told me his name was Lee. Christy says she believes she's also met him when she lived on 20th street telling the same story. Has anybody else run into this guy? kc * Probably it was two years ago that a young guy came to my door on a FREEZING cold day, wearing no hat and no gloves and obviously underdressed for the weather, saying that he'd been sent to me by my neighbor across the street, that he'd just driven all the way from his home in the South, that he'd come to stay with his friend or relative Xxxx who also lived on my street but was not at home.It was vacation time, but he was going to be a student at Penn in the Spring semester. He was white, I can't remember what color his hair was-maybe reddish-brownand short. He'd been told bya neighbor's sonthat I was a good person, that I would surely help him. Curiously, the story was the samewallet and keys locked in car, and he needed the money for a locksmith. I help every dog and cat that comes my way, but I'd learned to be wary of people. I'll give anyone food, but not money. I was so appalled that someone was obviously in need of warm clothes, and hopedhe had some of those in the alleged car. I told him I would meet him at his car (36th and Sansom!!!) and when the locksmith arrived, I wouldgivethe locksmiththe $20, and he could reimburse meright away, whenthe car was opened and the wallet retrieved.I feltthe young manmight be lying, but his face was so pink and his hands were red with the cold that I felt really bad for him. I'velocked my keys inmy car,I've been a stranger in another city, soit was hard toturn him away entirely.I hurried tomeet him, didn't take warm enough gloves for myself andwaited and waited, and he never showed up. I went to the office of my church a block away and called the nearest locksmith, who said no onehad called inabout a car at that location, and furthermore that no locksmith would do the job for less than $50.I was disappointed, felt a little hurt that someone would put me to such trouble, but allit costwas a couple hoursand 2 quarters for the parking meter.Later, when I told my neighbor that her son had sent the guy to me, she said she'd actually given the sameperson $20 a couple months before! Harden your hearts, everybody! Barbara
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Merry Christmas and have a happy holiday from Mark :) 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.
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Thank you to everyone who" participated" in the UCAL Craft Show, You helped to make it a success. We were able to raise money for The Arts League's Scholarship Fund and Programs. HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Beth A.T. Showell
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THE UCAL ANNUAL CRAFT SHOW IS UNDERWAY. WE HAVE JUST COMPLETED ONE WEEK. THIS YEAR"S SHOW IS "BETTER THAN EVER". mANY OF THE ITEMS HAVE BEEN MARKED DOWN..SOME EVEN HALF PRICE. COME SEE FOR YOURSELF. M-F 3 to 8 P.M.; Sat. Sun. 12-6 P.M. It closes Sunday 12/19/04.
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If you are looking for someone to do a good job of Fall Cleaning (your home or office), I have a neighbor who does a fantastic job! He has given me permission to put his # on the list serv) DALE CLEANING SERVICE - LOW COST CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Dale Bickerstaff- (215) 727- 0129
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On Saturday, Sept. 11th, along with everything else going on in University City, we will have a sale of crafts at The University City Arts League. (Same hours as the open house 12-4 P.M.) Come get your gifts for Grandparents' Day, Sept. 12th and/or start your holiday shopping early.GREAT BUYS!!!
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The White Seal Cleaners in the 4900 block of Baltimore Ave., (right next to the Launromat, which they also own) and is a family owned and run business. They do all of their work on premises. There is also a "Tailor" on premises, who also sews on buttons, makes repairs, etc. The proprietor's name is Charles McCallum, and his son Elliot also works there.
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Does anyone have a recommendation for a service that cleans rugs in the home? Thank you. Theresa The best thing to hit the Internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today! 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.
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Q: Will someone please clarify this word (gentrification), or what you are talking about, and end my confusion. A: Personally, I dont know why gentrification is still in the subject line based on the content either. Reverse-Gentrification is more accurate. Affluent people were replaced by working class who are being replaced by Yups. GENTRIFICATION The restoration and upgrading of deteriorated urban property by middle-class or affluent people, often resulting in displacement of lower-income people. Additional Response: There is a more interesting story about Penn-trification ,which through the Penn mortgage program has turned U-City into a Penn Ghetto. Obviously, not the worse thing that could have happened. Ghetto: A section of a city occupied by a minority group who live there especially because of social, economic, or legal pressure. About 60% of the people walking in the community are sporting Penn related I-D tags around their neck, proudly displayed as a fashion accessory, I guess to let the Penn Police (and everyone else) know they are cleared for passage. (Im sure the tags are needed to get in and out of their work buildings, but you get the picture) S. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2004 7:06 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [UC] (no subject) I constantly see the word GENTRIFICATION being used as titles in all of this information about the History of University citybut am confused because the word gentrification has a different, usually negative, meaning to most folks. Will someone please clarify this word, or what you are talking about,and end my confusion. Thanks. Beth a. Showell
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I constantly see the word GENTRIFICATION being used as titles in all of this information about the "History" of University citybut am confused because the word gentrification has a different, usually negative, meaning to most "folks". Will someone please clarify this word, or what you are talking about,and end my confusion. Thanks. Beth a. Showell
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There is a Craft Show and Sale at The Arts League (4226 Spruce St. - 215 382-7811) that is absolutely fabulous! The Art work and the Crafts are ELEGANT, UNIQUE and REASONABLE. It is open from 4 to 8 P.M. Monday through Friday and 12 Noon to 6 P.M. Saturday and Sunday - (except Dec. 14th, when it will be open to welcome the University City Historical Society House Tour and the St. Francis DeSales Choir folks - a special "session" so you can "shop 'til you drop" - 8:00 th 9:00 P.M.). The opening was Dec. 6th and the "Show" will run until December 21, 2003. See YOU there!! Shop in the neighborhood, keep your money in the neighborhood, help the neighborhood. The Arts League thanks you.
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Your assessment that the dogs are causing the dust and lack of grass growth in the bowl is not accurate. In fact, most of the dog activity takes place in the northern end of the bowl, which is quite green, while most of the dust and lack of grass growth is in the middle, which is not where most dog owners gravitate. I think the cause is due to: a) lack of adequate draining of the bowl, reducing strong growth of grass b) continued and constant use of the bowl by all persons, including dog owners The dogs are not causing the bowl to whither. It is caused by the extensive use of the park by park patrons. Thanks, John Ellingsworth http://ellingsworth.org/john/ AIM: jellings28 A proud and happy dog owner, even when I am off leash. 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.
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Title: Message Please correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't that bowl area seeded from time to time? I recall a few years back when it was fenced off so that seeding could take place. -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 03, 2003 12:03 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [UC] (no subject)Aside from the issue of unleashed dogs in Clark Park, I'm concerned about the serious impact they are having on the condition of the bowl.They have stripped it of much of its grass and turned it literally into a dust bowl, which in turn becomes a mud bowl when wet. I've heard from several people offline that they are concerned for the children trying to play soccer on hardpack or mud and just in general that the bowl is being trashed by overuse of dogs.I think there needs to be some serious discussion by all of us and the FoCP in particular as to this situation.Do we create a small fenced-in dog park?Do we have volunteers enforce specific dog rules and usage, agreed upon by all, for the bowl?Do we ban dogs from the bowl?What is the bowl's primary purpose? Is it for people or dogs?Should dog owners pay for the upkeep of the bowl, like bathers at the Jersey Shore?Think about it. The park is for everyone, but if a single constituency is spoiling it for others, then something should be done to rectify the situation.Jim LillyThis message (including any attachments) contains confidential information intended for a specific individual and purpose, and is protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient, you should delete this message. Any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this message, or the taking of any action based on it, is strictly prohibited.
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The point is that the bowl needs attention and dog owners are certainly a big part of the problem so they need to be a big part of the solution. Soccer players are a big part of the problem, as are the frisbee throwers, the grass loungers and dancers during concerts, football players, etc. As tax payers, leashed-dog owners are already using the park as they are entitled to, so it seems unfair to double tax them for something already paid for. My recent post suggesting a fenced in dog area, possibly supported by the Hack money, was pretty much ignored except for the response from FoCP that the issue is too divisive (as if the non-existence of a dog park is any less so) and, subsequently, ignored. Thanks, John Ellingsworth http://ellingsworth.org/john/ AIM: jellings28 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.
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I'll grant that it's not all related to dog usage, but I stood for several minutes last night watching the dogs, owners, etc. to look at where they were and how far they roamed. Almost all of them were concentrated in the northern end as you say, but several dogs were roaming in the middle and everybody, dogs and owners were standing in dirt. There is no grass where they congregate. Some owners sit on the grass a few feet away from their dogs - ironic that they don't sit on the dirt created by their pets don't you think? The point is that the bowl needs attention and dog owners are certainly a big part of the problem so they need to be a big part of the solution. Jim
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[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'll grant that it's not all related to dog usage, but I stood for several minutes last night watching the dogs, owners, etc. to look at where they were and how far they roamed. Almost all of them were concentrated in the northern end as you say, but several dogs were roaming in the middle and _everybody_, dogs and owners were standing in dirt. There is no grass where they congregate. Some owners sit on the grass a few feet away from their dogs - ironic that they don't sit on the dirt created by their pets don't you think? The point is that the bowl needs attention and dog owners are certainly a big part of the problem so they need to be a big part of the solution. The bowl and the dogs are actually two separate issues. Frankly, the dustiness of the Bowl has very little to do with dogs. Remember, the Bowl is a large, flat area with very few trees, which means a) it's going to be used for things which require large, flat open spaces, and b) fewer leaves to trap and hold the moisture in the soil. The Bowl is used for a lot of activities, and a lot of those activities involve human beings stamping about, placing about one to two-hundred pounds of pressure on foot-soles considerably larger than a dogs' paws. _If_ the Bowl's dustiness is a result of its current use, then the Youth Soccer League probably has a far greater impact than the dogs do. And in defense of the dogs, they are more likely to fertilize the bowl area. Last I checked, children don't shit on the ground anywhere near as much. But there is a provision in the Clark Park Renewal Plan to have the some of Bowl's sides regraded, mainly to enable rain water to drain closer to the center. I don't recall the exact details (I'm hoping it's just the east side, leaving the west side nice and steep for sledding fans), and it's difficult to say if and when this may be implemented, but that is a concern that's being addressed. 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.
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I have a compost bin (container?) that was provided to me by the city. Sounded like a good Idea when I took the class and got the free bin, but I quickly realized it was way too big for my needs. It's about 4' high x 3' in diameter, has a removeable top and door for dumping and turning. If anyone is interested, you're welcome to it. Respond offline. Jim Lilly
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For those of you who seem very eager to discuss the Census, but are too lazy to do the homework, this is how the Census defines a housing unit: Housing unit A house, an apartment, a mobile home or trailer, a group of rooms, or a single room occupied as separate living quarters, or if vacant, intended for occupancy as separate living quarters. Separate living quarters are those in which the occupants live separately from any other individuals in the building and which have direct access from outside the building or through a common hall. For vacant units, the criteria of separateness and direct access are applied to the intended occupants whenever possible. Owner-occupied housing unit A housing unit is owner occupied if the owner or co-owner lives in the unit even if it is mortgaged or not fully paid for. Renter-occupied housing unit All occupied units which are not owner occupied, whether they are rented for cash rent or occupied without payment of cash rent, are classified as renter-occupied. So a single building with five apartments is counted as five housing units, now go on and do the math. = Jennifer Rodriguez [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Do you Yahoo!? U2 on LAUNCH - Exclusive greatest hits videos http://launch.yahoo.com/u2 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.
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With apologies, would someone with information regarding the individual who is trained to hold yoga classes and does so from his/her home in our neighborhood, please send me information on how to contact this person. I inadvertently deleted the posted information. Please reply off of the list-serve. Thank you. Theresa [EMAIL PROTECTED] GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/. 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.
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Greetings! Does anybody have (to sell) an extra silver toned and crystal doorknob and rosette for a bathroom? Or a lead to a local place to find one. We have purchased them in Boston and South Carolina, but not in Philadelphia.
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Try Anastacia's on Bainbridge. . . I've seen a collection of antique hardware there. Otherwise, you can probably find something with Crown City Hardware. . . Ed Donaldson Antique Hardware (on the net) is located in this general area and has an extensive collection of hardware. . . good luck! Gregory Oliveri [EMAIL PROTECTED] Atkin, Olshin, Lawson-Bell Architects 125 South 9th St. Suite 900 Philadelphia, PA 19107-5125 215 925 7812 Ext. 238 215 925 1594 Fax -Original Message-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]Sent: Monday, December 03, 2001 3:50 PMTo: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Subject: [UC] (no subject)Greetings!Does anybody have (to sell) an extra silver toned and crystal doorknob and rosette for a bathroom? Or a lead to a local place to find one. We have purchased them in Boston and South Carolina, but not in Philadelphia.
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