Re: [UC] local history (an idea from ancient Greece)

2005-01-02 Thread Craigsolve
In a message dated 12/7/2004 12:02:55 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: and the power to define history, as needed, is what I'm wondering about. how it's assumed and sustained. and why. DHS now considers laser beams a potential toolwhich terrorists can use to lash

Re: [UC] local history (an idea from ancient Greece)

2005-01-02 Thread L a s e r B e a m ®
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Looking forward to a wonderful New Year, for most of us! AND A HAPPY HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU, TOO!! http://tinyurl.com/4sqz5 . laserbeam® [aka ray] anybody else go to the mummers day parade? You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the

Re: [UC] UCHS and Civic Center demolitions

2005-01-02 Thread L a s e r B e a m ®
Bill Sanderson wrote: Precisely. There are shades of grey to every issue. I don't expect UCHS to go to the wall for every possible encroachment on a historic structure in west Philly. Clearly you know a lot more about that body than I do, but I would expect such a group to pick their

Re: [UC] Re: Scammer or Casing Alert

2005-01-02 Thread Charles H. Buchholtz
From: Mayer, Ann [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sat, 1 Jan 2005 22:58:07 -0500 These guys sound smarter than the guy who stopped me one morning Telling me a story about how he had just lost a $25 bill and Desperately needed a loan to get a taxi to take him to the Airport.

Re: [UC] UCHS and Civic Center demolitions

2005-01-02 Thread Wilma de Soto
I get a bit of a twinge of nostalgia about Convention Hall. The Beatles played there in 1964 on their first American tour. One would think that would be a point to keep the building. The Stones also played there one one of their first American tours. I am not certain, but I venture that many

Re: [UC] UCHS and Civic Center demolitions

2005-01-02 Thread Craigsolve
In a message dated 1/2/2005 10:14:09 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: what is the uchs's stance on the imminent destruction of convention hall and the commercial museum? you may recall that I began this discussion by wondering if there was selectivity at work, in

Re: [UC] Re: Scammer or Casing Alert

2005-01-02 Thread William H. Magill
On 02 Jan, 2005, at 10:25, Charles H. Buchholtz wrote: He may throw in that he needs to be there by some deadline, that he isn't going to make if he needs to walk to 69th and then panhandle for the fare. That's why I always carry tokens. When you tell the guy that you don't have any money, but can

[UC] Historical venues

2005-01-02 Thread William H. Magill
On 02 Jan, 2005, at 10:59, Wilma de Soto wrote: The Beatles played there in 1964 on their first American tour. One would think that would be a point to keep the building. The Stones also played there one one of their first American tours. I am not certain, but I venture that many other famous

Re: [UC] Historical venues

2005-01-02 Thread Wilma de Soto
You're right about Pennsylvania Hall being the place for the great descent into The Flower Show. The Arena had more than just boxing matches and roller derby after WFIL moved from there. I do remember seeing the Isley Brothers there in the 70's. Other musical acts played there as well, but yes

[UC] NOT ABOUT HD: TV/Antenna reception in Cedar Park

2005-01-02 Thread Joe Clarke
I get pretty bad TV reception (no cable, I've had it before-too expensive and often too boring). I'm wondering if anyone in the area has had any luck with roof antennae? Thanks in advance. Joe C. The Principle of the Common Good. “The common good is understood as the social conditions

Re: [UC] Historical venues

2005-01-02 Thread Jayfar
On Sun, 2 Jan 2005, William H. Magill wrote: On 02 Jan, 2005, at 10:59, Wilma de Soto wrote: The Beatles played there in 1964 on their first American tour. One would think that would be a point to keep the building. The Stones also played there one one of their first American

[UC] NAHD: Portable heaters

2005-01-02 Thread Joe Clarke
We are looking into some supplementary area heaters, and I just wondered if anyone has had any luck with them or some experience with one type or brand over another? I get the impression that they have approved in energy efficiency, output and safety. I would appreciate any help. Thanks,

Re: [UC] UCHS and Civic Center demolitions

2005-01-02 Thread Bill Sanderson
So why are you asking me? I have no connection to those organizations. I could look up the definitions in the current historic district legislation as easily as you could, I suppose. I applaud your posting your desire for enlightenment, but if you are really seeking it, putting notes up on a

Re: [UC] Re: Scammer or Casing Alert

2005-01-02 Thread Bill Sanderson
One common characteristic I've seen in reasonably good cons is that the amount of money involved is small enough that it won't be greatly missed by the mark, and not enough to raise a lot of concern about all the details of the story. I was a bit surprised by my neighbors story 'cause the

Re: [UC] Re: Scams In General - Welcome to my crisis

2005-01-02 Thread Wilma de Soto
Love, Love, LOVE La Lupe! Unfortunately for those of us who want to stick to our diets, they deliver to the school where I work. Chilaquiles, anyone? On 1/2/05 1:06 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tokens in certain parts of the city that is a scam, too. If memory serves I

Re: [UC] Historical venues

2005-01-02 Thread Charles H. Buchholtz
From: Wilma de Soto [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sun, 02 Jan 2005 12:24:51 -0500 Still, isn't there something to be said about saving these places where so many greats played? Also, I feel the Philadelphia Inferiority Syndrome has contributed to the de-valuing and lack of marketing

Re: [UC] UCHS and Civic Center demolitions

2005-01-02 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 1/2/2005 10:14:09 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: and so I ask, publicly: given that uchs has thus far defined 'history' and 'preservation' and 'non-encroachment' in its efforts to establish an historic district, "Who controls the past,

Re: [UC] Re: Scammer or Casing Alert

2005-01-02 Thread Joe Clarke
Title: RE: [UC] Re: Scammer or Casing Alert I met this guy at the Hess station at 34th Grays Ferry. He had already succeeded in hitting me up with a different scam - where he wasn't deaf at all - earlier that year. I recognized him right away and got very angry with him. He fled pronto.