m to a
library? Seems like the logical and right thing to do. Just taking
pictures and leaving them there seems wasteful,doesn't it?
I see no insane obstacle to dumpster diving with a hearty cry of "It's
for the children!"
Just checking.
Mike Nelson
Central neighborhood
People
ce on 1st Ave on a Friday these
days. I can't think of too many things more dangerous than a pack of
liquored up frat boys. Give me a bar full of bikers any day. Is that
discrimination?
Mike Nelson
Central-Home
Downtown-Work
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Your neighbors discriminate against me when I can't go there and be
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I can't afford to live in Linden hills, but I'll live in a van down by
the river before I come back to live in that area or any like it. I
wasn't happy living there, so I found a way out.
I'm n
Does it really matter at all "what rape is about"?
Of course.
It seems to me that victims couldn't care less about the "why". The
"what" seems to be the important thing. Yes, people should be
concerned with prevention, and underlying causes, etc. but in this
forum, I think more practical advice, su
to display it, one would
think you would do it properly.
Mike Nelson
Pretty much Central
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was and is a mistake, at the
very
> least.
MN:
But I thought this was a DFL town.
Where are the evil Republicans lurking?
Did they sneak in and lower the flag?
What a load.
Let's have a flag ban. After all,it's a symbol of imperialist
oppression,no?
Mike Nelson
Central,WAY Central
ave immigrant
populations, and some are just going to keep getting larger. I really
don't see relaxing zoning as making any difference. The laws on the
books now can be difficult to enforce, and people do take advantage of
that, perhaps because of a shortage of affordable housing.
Mike Nelson
Ce
hese names.
Then I realized, she's a banker and numbers must be very dear to her.
Sweet.
I couldn't help but be reminded of Frank Zappa and the strange names
he gave his children. I just hope she didn't make the same mistake
Frank did. What was he thinking? Everyone knows Moon Unit is a b
ng
excluded. I have a bit more empathy. I only hope I can keep that with
me and keep trying to help. I'll just have to find another way of
doing it.
Mike Nelson
Central
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I may not be a DFL poster boy, not being in a special interest group
and all, but I've given one hell of an effort over the years.
See ya later.
Mike Nelson
White Male Oppressor, I guess
Central
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OK, now I know about it. I'm a member of afscme.
What's your point?
Give us some specifics.
Is anyone losing a job here?
Looking at the linked information, I don't see a problem.
I don't see anything about replacing any city employees with private
sector wor
;t seem to notice how deprived they were when all they had
was a good, not too high-maintenance life and a little joint that only
served coffee flavored coffee. Cripes, all this time they didn't
know what a cappuccino machine was. Poor souls.
Mike Nelson
Central
Where you order by s
y not be perfect, but I'd rather they be more informed than less.
If they are willing to do something to help, I think they should have
our full support.
Mike Nelson
Central
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on me m'aam". The wing is made of metal, which looks nothing like
cement.
Why shouldn't a library look nice? Or even kinda cool?
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe this thing was a done deal
before Director Hadley was hired.
The citizens of Minneapolis voted on the referendum
would think that the
FAIR
> types would really get into the fact that the percentage has
increased.)
MN:To be fair, how many illegal (undocumented) immigrants are counted
in the census ?
Mike Nelson
Central
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Sorry,
That title should've been
"With or Without Beans". The offer of fifty bucks still stands.
Mike Nelson
Central
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g a much better job of
getting information to people when and where they want and need it."
Mike Nelson:
When you need something that is only available at one branch of a
particular public library, and has not been scanned into a database,
then tell me that the private sector is doing a bett
I only have one question about all this.
Has the NAAPC given an opinion on this?
Mike Nelson
Central
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I'd "like" to do lots of things.
That doesn't mean I have the "right" to do them.
Mike Nelson
Central
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With all the talk lately about the businesses on Franklin, I recalled
this article from the Pulse.
http://www.pulsetc.com/article.php?sid=919
I don't recall hearing anything more about it.
Anyone heard anything?
Mike Nelson
Central
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> Bill Dooley:
> I wonder how the merger of Kmart and Sears will affect the Lake
Street store
> and other Kmart and Sears locations in Minneapolis?
MN: We won't have to drive to St Paul to buy Craftsman tools anymore.
That's cool.
Mike Nelson
Central
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Sorry, in the previous message, next to last line, I meant to say "gas
stations".
Mike nelson
Central
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he learning process.
I don't believe another pamphlet is the solution.
Uniform enforcement of existing laws seems to be a better way to get
peoples attention. Lots of bike shops have had information on traffic
laws readily available for a long time. Too bad gas atations don't
keep stacks
inance relevant to your activity, print a copy, keep it with you,
and have a lawyer's phone # in your wallet.
Mike Nelson
Central
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call them and set them straight if it was important to
me.
Second, if people are depending on voting information to fall into
their lap, the only problem on Tuesday will be with people clogging up
the polling place because they didn't get themselves informed on their
own.
We have all had
farther and farther
away from politics on any level. Shrill cries of ones moral
superiority seem to be the norm these days, and I don't think either
party has a lock on caring. If one did, it would be most unfortunate.
Mike Nelson
Another mugwump in Central
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ozens of stitches. He got torn up. I've seen them go
after ducks, muskrats, anything that swims. Humans don't get bit
often, but when they do...
http://www.trentu.ca/muskie/biology/biol08.html
Mike Nelson
Central
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I'm not going to even try to explain. I don't think even I know what
happened there. Sometimes I'm a stranger in my own mind.
As the President might say, please forgive my incomprehensionability.
Mike Nelson
Central
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filling their lawnmowers. If I could
just be there with a bucket... I use about 4 gallons all year, and
spill maybe 1/4 cup all year, if I'm careless.
There's more in the original post, but I won't keep rambling.
Mike Nelson
Central
Gone Fishing (with no motor, just oars.)
the alley. I didn't even ask them to, they just followed my
lead. Good kids, just needed a little nudge.I thanked them, we parted
ways, and it hasn't happened since.
Mike Nelson
Central
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ital !). This bridge
would "fly over" many neighborhoods, providing a place for the
homeless, and trolls to live, if it weren't for the bridge rods.
But the trolls would probably just be ignored.
Mike Nelson
Central
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Any city employee that has the protection of a union is going to be
mighty hard to get rid of, or discipline. A performance review isn't
worth the paper it's written on where I work, and I suspect the Police
union is just as powerful as AFSCME.
Mike Nelson
Central
(Part-time cit
radio, someone suggested a razor sharp eight-inch
spike in the center of the steering wheel pointed at ones chest would
make most people more careful drivers. Not bad, not a bad idea at all
;)
Mike Nelson
Central
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Hope someone got her license # and called the police.
Too much of this kind of thing happens around here, and too many
people get away with it. As a bike rider, I've seen people do things
with cars on the streets that would curl your hair, but on a sidewalk?
Not cool. Glad no one was hurt.
clean and honorable... (sigh)
Mike Nelson
Central
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For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/
fault. Nevermind.
There will be a Library Board Meeting tonight, Nov.19th at 6 PM -
250 Marquette Ave.
Come on down and ask some questions. Find out what the Trib won't tell
you.
Mike Nelson
Central
In case there are any doubts, these statements are my own, and in no
way to be construed
Actually, the Breeders have been one of my favorite bands for almost a
decade.
Mike Nelson
Diggin' It in Central
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Don't let one
crank get to you. Dyna is a loon, yes, but hardly worth jeopardizing
your reputation. Of course you have the right to be angry, but in a
public forum, as you probably know better than most, it isn't always
what the intent of a message is, but how it's delivered that people
tag one witness who saw it happen-but refused to
remember.
The policeman must be a minister, a social worker, a diplomat, a tough
guy and a gentleman.
And, of course, he'd have to be genius
For he will have to feed a family on a policeman's salary.
Good Day
Mike Nelson
Central
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you tell someone that their whole family can't live in a
certain house because there are too many of them?
Tell them that we don't want them to be in the same situation that
made alot of people come here from places that are overcrowded,
economically poor, and in terms of public health, da
I just figured out that an e-mail from Jason Stone that I responded to
on the list came from [EMAIL PROTECTED],not [EMAIL PROTECTED]
If I had noticed that detail, I would not have sent it out to a public
forum.
My apologies for that oversight.
Mike Nelson
Central
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> In a message dated 9/12/2003 5:53:23 PM Central Daylight Time, Mike
Nelson > writes:
> >
> > MN: Although it could have been put another way,it is a good
question.
> > I wonder why one week someone would threaten to sue everyone on
the list, > > and then se
could donate the bikes to. There must be someone out there fixing
them for the children. I seem to recall some firefighters fixing up
and giving away bikes to any kid who wanted one.
You could also just take them over to the Hard Times Cafe. I'll bet
someone there would make good use of them.
week someone would threaten to sue everyone on the list,
and then send a message stating that they like the list.
Which is it? And when will the litigation begin?
Mike Nelson
Central
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Sounds like the heat really has gotten to him. Fried
his brain.
Judging from what I know of you,I'm guessing you are probably giving
this guy a heck of a deal rentwise, and this is the thanks you get?
Get rid of him before he starts suing you.
Mike Nelson
Central
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llis Kahn State Rep. 59B and Nicollet Island resident
MN: Is this adding to the shortage of high income housing? Pity.
Personally, I wouldn't want a house on any of the lakes in the city.
Too crowded.
By the way, what makes any of this our business? It's private
property.
Mike Nelson
Centra
too long. Watery.
Rating=2 bones
So there you have it. Go. Eat. It's overpriced, but still cheaper than traveling to
all those places.
Mike Nelson
Pining for the Smokehouse in Central
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about any tree you might consider as a replacement.
I remember the elms of my childhood in St. Paul . It was like going through a looong
tunnel riding my
bike down the street. I was sad to see them go.
Mike Nelson
Central
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Hacksaws. They're cheap,and effective.
(Assuming the rods are metal.)
Mike Nelson
Central
> Today I was at the Community Advisory Board on Homelessness.
> One, among many, troubling pieces of information mentioned at that
> meeting is that there is a possibility that Minneapo
e here from out of town, and may not know about these events, or be
familiar with an
alternate route. In my case, I felt it was a damned safety hazard as I looked at the
green sky and the
clowns blocking my way to a hasty retreat.(I have nothing against clowns either, so
save your hate mail.)
Mi
d
MN:
Hope you're not taking the #5 bus to the mall. I don't know if there are signs banning
guns on public
transit, but the guns on the bus aren't registered and the people carrying them
probably don't pay much
attention to signs.
Mike Nelson
Central
Who used to and now refus
ended anyone,
but this whole
thing just makes me offensive. Oh, the humanity! What about the children?
Mike Nelson
Central
(formerly of St. Paul's Raukin' East Side)
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To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wedn
ade excellent points for doing it.
I've got stickers up and down the frame on my bike.
Ten bucks apiece. If I can afford it, I don't think it's a hardship for Mr.
Rubberpants on that $1500.00
Mondo Mud Jumper that he rides once a week around Lake Nokomis, or for the Hard Times
bike
We should find their parents and make them pay.
Mike Nelson - maybe
Central
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em.
In case anyone missed it, here's an interesting story.
http://www.startribune.com/stories/465/3650321.html
Mike Nelson
Central
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Mi
s, etc. are out
there spending our money for luxuries and conveniences?
Hell, that "little bit of money" that would have allowed you to serve is half a months
wages for some
library employees.
S'cuse me while I go get another piece of cake.
Mike Nelson
Down In Central, Kvetching
T
r the speed limit. None of us
like to have people
from somewhere else using our neighborhood as a freeway, do we?
> Does anyone have any experience in getting speed limit signs changed and if so
> could they please e-mail me off - list about any advice they would have?
Bumper sticker o
der. I'm not complaining, it's just a fact of life at a library.
Staff will be busy keeping up with it. I don't see any of that staff being freed
up to help patrons. That's what the Aides and Librarians do.
Mike Nelson
Central Neighborhood
& Central Library
or the record, I don't agree with Jim on this one, but in 1977 I did join the U.S.
Marine Corps and
served with pride, and no regrets. I did it partly to ensure that every citizen of
this country could
voice their opinion freely.
Mike Nelson
Central
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eir cafe' latte' schmatte'.
Mike Nelson
Riding a bike, driving a truck, or riding the bus
in Central
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From: "Peter T Schmitz" Sent: Sunday, February 16, 2003 9:56 AM
Subject: Re: [Mpls] protests
> But I felt a little guilty about
> holding
that.
I doubt they wear uniforms, and the MPD may not even know if they were there or not.
On election day I urged everyone to "vote, or the patriots have won".
Unfortunately, they did win and I think they have plans to start printing the
Constitution on two-ply perforated paper at seven
some
campaign workers are like rats on a sinking ship.
Thanks to all of the campaign volunteers from all
parties for your hard work!
Mike Nelson
Central
Please remember that most campaigns are run by volunteers
who have regular jobs. I was still picking up signs on Saturday for Scott
Dib
Thanks for the information.
One thing I really like about this forum is the fact that if there is a question,
someone out there will
find an answer for us.
Mike Nelson
Central
> Clarification re sign removal-
> The 10 day provision is contained in state statute and says that if a
> mun
Well said, and unfortunately a very common experience.
The results of elections all over our country pretty much say it all.
People get the government they deserve.
Mike Nelson
Democrat, Increasingly Concerned in Central
> I have grown increasingly disheartened by the negative characterizat
d cleanup costs charged to the
candidate who's name is on it. Maybe the sentenced to serve kids could do the
cleanup.
Mike Nelson
De-Installing Cardboard in Central
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Sent: Tuesday, November 05, 2002
?
> Doesn't anyone clean this up?
MN: Crows. The crows will clean it up.
>And am I right in believing that this year is a lot worst than previous years?
MN: Depends on whether yer a squirrel, or a crow.
Cru-el, it may seem. But it is natures way.
Mike Nelson
Central
of money by not having
an interim site.
ML:
> I guess I should be glad at the delay, because I'm not thrilled with the
> design myself. But depending on how radical the changes to the proposed
> design are this could take a while... and wha
One often wonders, or at least I do, how many warnings would the rest of us get for
such behavior before
we were permanently banned from posting to this list?
Mike Nelson
Central
> It's time to quit with the character assassination. I don't usually
> get hot under the collar a
f hour to load up the van) and we
followed them to a
commercial building and watched them unload.
We reported all of this to the police, who did nothing.
I am a white male, the cops were all white males.
Hmm.
Mike Nelson
Central
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From: "Pamela Taylor" &
What about the word "sinister"? one definition of it's latin form is "left hand".
I think we owe our Southpaw friends a big apology. After all, being left-handed is
only an appendage
preference, right?
Mike Nelson
Head of Dictionaries Is Kool Committee
Central
Ho
.
I agree, we need to try something different. I try
to avoid bike lanes because at best they are a place to double park and at worst
a death zone, but I hardly think they will be the ruin of civilization.
Mike Nelson
Central
I think one of the biggest isssue with
balancing modes in the downtow
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