[UC] Need to get rid of clutter? Want to help a community space?

Hello I hope no one here views this email as spam, since it is for a worthy cause. Below is a trimmed version of the press release we are sending, regarding The Rotunda's flea market this year. Tables and spaces are still available, as are volunteer slots, so please contact me if you wish to be inv

Re: [UC] The Triumph of Moral Values -- Everyman's America

  - Original Message - From: Marianne Das To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 05, 2004 8:25 PM Subject: Re: [UC] The Triumph of Moral Values -- Everyman's America     - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [UC] The Triumph of Moral Values

Whatever else you may think of them, an inescapable fact about "the hoi polloi" is that they are intrinsically ungrammatical. "Hoi" means "the" in Greek and "polloi" means, roughly, "masses." So "the hoi polloi" translates as "the the masses." It's a little like saying, "the La Raza" or "the

[UC] "The Rut-Reloaded"

Well folks, It's that time of year again! I was strongly reminded last evening as I entered the West River Drive from the ramp leading off The Strawberry Mansion Bridge. I entered heading Eastbound at 5:02 PM with Rush Hour traffic in full tilt when two cars ahead of me someone slammed into a d

Re: [UC] attempted mugging on 4600 Hazel Ave

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Re: [UC] The Triumph of Moral Values?

Charles H. Buchholtz wrote: From: L_a_s_e_r_B_e_a_m_=AE?= <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Fri, 05 Nov 2004 14:19:38 -0500 Charles H. Buchholtz wrote: > What the Democrats need to do > is to get this message into the "heartland". It might be a good idea > to start a left-wing reli

Re: [UC] Of course it would start in philly...Possible Machine Ir regularities

On 02 Nov, 2004, at 11:39, Jennifer Horner wrote: Regarding the below: this morning I voted at 42nd/Baltimore, right at 7.  After the first person voted one of the volunteers working the voting machines told the other one that you are supposed to press a button to reset the thing after each and

Re: [UC] Voter Turnout

On 02 Nov, 2004, at 13:56, Turner,Kathleen wrote: There is an article in today's Inquirer about how bizarre the election set up in Philadelphia is (imagine that -- using "bizarre", "Philadelphia" and "elections" in one sentence) with polling places in private homes, bars, businesses, etc. I wonder

Re: [UC] A voting query (who woulda thunkit?)

On 02 Nov, 2004, at 13:46, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 11/2/2004 10:40:17 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: There is no mechanism that cancels your OLD registration address just because you registered at a NEW address. The City has no way of knowing that the "Gi

Re: [UC] Bush Victory

On 03 Nov, 2004, at 09:48, Dan Myers wrote: I am utterly disgustedI thought this country knew what was good for them. Obviously, they are interested in making themselves look smarter by having a dumb president. It's really pathetic. I am hoping for a recount. The funny thing here is ... that

Re: [UC] Bush Victory

On 03 Nov, 2004, at 11:32, Dan Myers wrote: Let me re-iterate: I don't think the democratic process is failed in any way. (except the inconsistent way people vote at the polling booths, and maybe our out-dated electoral college system) Just remember -- the ONLY reason Kerry had any chance of winn

Re: [UC] Re: Firewood

On 04 Nov, 2004, at 10:47, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 2) How much wood is in a cord? How much does it cost? If you burn logs about 5 hours per day, how long would a cord last? I believe that firewood is still "controlled" in Pennsylvania. (Pennsylvania Weights and Measures Act) I know that it is i

Re: [UC] The Triumph of Moral Values -- A Few Questions...

On 05 Nov, 2004, at 09:31, Charles H. Buchholtz wrote: In their conversations with Kerry supporters about their concerns about Kerry, they heard, "What, you're one of those neanderthals who still supports school prayer, and wants to eliminate abortions and homosexuality! What's next, eliminating a

Re: [UC] City Leaf Removal Program

On 05 Nov, 2004, at 10:07, Jonathan Cass wrote: Does anyone know which "Sanitation Areas" in Street Department lingo UC is divided into? Specifically, what Sanitation Area is the 4600 block of Larchwood in? I would like this information so that I can figure out when the City will be picking up le

Re: [UC] Voter Turnout

Now that the Statute of Limitations has expired (I hope), I can confess that I voted twice for President in 1972. This was possible because I was still registered at my parents' residence address in Penn Wynne and also registered at my West Philly address while in graduate school. I made the

[UC] Election 2004 Results

This page has a very interesting map showing the red v. blue voting results: http://www.princeton.edu/~rvdb/JAVA/election2004/ John You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see

[UC] Bennie's Barbershop on Baltimore Ave.

I'm happy to report that Bennie at 47th Baltimore has a new second barber (Ramone).  Bennie is still there, in fine form.  While Bennie only works four days a week now (Tues-Wed-Fri-Sat), Ramone is there on Thursdays.  So while many of us had to get used to the idea that Bennie's was closed

Re: [UC] The Triumph of Moral Values?

On 05 Nov, 2004, at 14:19, L a s e r B e a m ® wrote: Charles H. Buchholtz wrote: What the Democrats need to do is to get this message into the "heartland". It might be a good idea to start a left-wing religious values campaign now, in a gentle way, so that in four years it's an accepted part of t

Re: [UC] Voter Turnout

On 06 Nov, 2004, at 16:15, Vincent/Roger wrote: Now that the Statute of Limitations has expired (I hope), I can confess that I voted twice for President in 1972. This was possible because I was still registered at my parents' residence address in Penn Wynne and also registered at my West Philly

Re: [UC] Of course it would start in philly...Possible Machine Ir regularities

> The training sessions run by the City clearly describe the action of > the "Officer's Control button." while they do point this out at the training session, it's amongst a flurry of other directions and while answering a bunch of question. i and others i talked with found the training session

Re: [UC] The Triumph of Moral Values?

William H. McGill wrote: >A "secular democracy" is as much a State Religion as is the >Anglican church. I can't recall ever hearing anyone discussing a "secular democracy" - or anything reasonably similar in sense to those words - ever suggest it included a belief in some sort of supernatural be

Re: [UC] Of course it would start in philly...Possible Machine Ir regularities

You might ask if they still provide election workers with a video. I found this more helpful than the training session or the book along. Marianne Das [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "Stephen Fisher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "William H. Magill" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "University

Re: [UC] The Triumph of Moral Values?

In a message dated 11/6/2004 6:01:20 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am aware of only one international organization existent today which is in fact multi-Religious, which preaches and practices morals and values common to all Religions. That fact alone has caused virtually

Re: [UC] Of course it would start in philly...Possible Machine Ir regularities

In a message dated 11/6/2004 8:16:21 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You might ask if they still provide election workers with a video. I foundthis more helpful than the training session or the book along. Interesting idea. What video do they use? "The Manchurian Candidate"?

[UC] let the fun begin

w Hampshire,’’ Nader wrote. “These irregularities favor President George W. Bush by 5 percent to 15 percent over what was expected. Problems in these electronic voting machines and optical scanners are being reported in machines in a variety of states.’’" http://www.nashuatelegraph.com/ap