[UC] tacos with integrity

2005-03-15 Thread Benseraglio2
NCC Hails End to Consumer Boycott of Taco Bell: Second Major Industry-Worker Settlement in Year "This is really, really good news," declared National Council of Churches USA General Secretary Bob Edgar in response to Tuesday's announcement of the end of the three-year consumer boycott of Taco

RE: [UC] tacos with integrity

2005-03-15 Thread Jonathan Cass
It is nice to see a religious institution actually advocating on behalf of those in need rather than spending their resources to stir up hate and bigotry and to lobby for legislation that condones discriminatory practices. What a novel concept!! Jonathan A. Cass -Original

[UC] FYI: Pay to Play Legislation in Trouble

2005-03-15 Thread Charles H. Buchholtz
Folks, I heard that Blackwell is *not* supporting this legislation. Please take whatever action seems appropriate. --- Chip - Forwarded message from Ed Goppelt [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2005 09:17:43 -0500 From: Ed Goppelt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Ed Goppelt

RE: [UC] tacos with integrity

2005-03-15 Thread Mark Krull
I agree. Its too bad some religious institutions are not called to the carpet on this -Mark-Original Message- From: Jonathan Cass <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>Sent: Mar 15, 2005 10:38 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], UnivCity@list.purple.com Subject: RE: [UC] tacos with integrity It is nice to see a

Re: [UC] FYI: Pay to Play Legislation in Trouble

2005-03-15 Thread Mark Krull
I have her phone as 215 686 2831 -Original Message- From: Charles H. Buchholtz [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Mar 15, 2005 11:00 AM To: univcity@list.purple.com Subject: [UC] FYI: Pay to Play Legislation in Trouble Folks, I heard that Blackwell is *not* supporting this legislation. Please

Re: [UC] FYI: Pay to Play Legislation in Trouble

2005-03-15 Thread Stephen Fisher
I just called Blackwell's office (215.686.3418) and left a message. Apparently Darwin is the guy who takes these types of calls. If you feel motived, you might also want to give Darwin a call. While I have no illusion that Blackwell will suddenly change her mind because I called her, I do

Re: [UC] FYI: Pay to Play Legislation in Trouble

2005-03-15 Thread Benseraglio2
One thing that always puzzles me about this local Republican slime campaign orchestrated by Karl Rove is that "pay-to-play" is the name of the game in Washington politics, more among Republicans than Democrats, but definitely the name of the game. Halliburton has been paying to play for years,

Re: [UC] FYI: Pay to Play Legislation in Trouble

2005-03-15 Thread Stephen Fisher
Hallwatch and the Philly gov web site have her number as: (215) 686-3418, (215) 686-3419 FAX: (215) 686-1933 http://www.phila.gov/citycouncil/blackwell/index.html Perhaps you have her personal line Mark Krull wrote: I have her phone as 215 686 2831 -Original Message- From: Charles

Re: [UC] Microsoft school in westphila [article - exegesis]

2005-03-15 Thread Benseraglio2
Don't know where you got your education, Miggle, but that's "peeling". It's patent nonsense to say that "the lack of a decent physical plant is a direct indicator of Philadelphia's commitment to education." The lack of a decent physical plant is the direct result of racist residential

Re: [UC] From the Temple University News

2005-03-15 Thread Andrew Diller
Historic buildings vital to Philly's personality By Emilie Haertsch Published: Tuesday, March 15, 2005 are infinitely superior to materials used today. Workmen who were once shown the basement of my family's 19th century Gothic Victorian were amazed at the support beam, which they said would

Re: [UC] tacos with integrity - COD

2005-03-15 Thread Andrew Diller
You know you gonna all burn in hell, unless you join the Church of Diller. Before you seek to join send me a picture: I must pick each member of my church to see if you look 'good' enough to join. Wearing a Rolex and or Balenciaga Bag are a sure plus for my 'look.' On Mar 15, 2005, at 10:38

Re: [UC] From the Temple University News

2005-03-15 Thread Brian Siano
Andrew Diller wrote: Historic buildings vital to Philly's personality By Emilie Haertsch Published: Tuesday, March 15, 2005 are infinitely superior to materials used today. Workmen who were once shown the basement of my family's 19th century Gothic Victorian were amazed at the support beam,

RE: [UC] From the Temple University News

2005-03-15 Thread Dubin, Elisabeth
I agree as well (that engineered wood products can be good), but I think I know where Ms. Haertsch is coming from. She's confusing the engineered wood issues with the new lumber vs. old lumber issue. It's true that new lumber, i.e. trees grown for construction over the past several decades, is

[UC] 4200 pine, pricing

2005-03-15 Thread Matthew Snyder
I just got a flyer from Penn announcing pre-sales of the condos at 4200 Pine, including a link to the project's website: http://www.4200pine.com I had to laugh when I looked at the prices. Are they really expecting to get $425,000 for a 2BR/2.5bath condo?

Re: [UC] 4200 pine, pricing

2005-03-15 Thread Andrew Diller
I want to know if Judith Rodin is a principal in the Rodin Group, which is the developer. On Mar 15, 2005, at 2:52 PM, Matthew Snyder wrote: I just got a flyer from Penn announcing pre-sales of the condos at 4200 Pine, including a link to the project's website: You are receiving this

Re: [UC] Microsoft discussion bends my mind.

2005-03-15 Thread Peter Coyle
x-tad-biggerI agree with... both of them... my mind hurts. :P Ross wrote: Don't know where you got your education, Miggle, but that's peeling.   It's patent nonsense to say that the lack of a decent physical plant is a direct indicator of Philadelphia's commitment to education.   The lack

Re: [UC] 4200 pine, pricing

2005-03-15 Thread Marlevi
Re Rodin Group: No connection at all to Judith I have been told. In a message dated 3/15/2005 3:03:08 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I want to know if Judith Rodin is a principal in the Rodin Group, which is the developer.On Mar 15, 2005, at 2:52 PM, Matthew Snyder

Re: [UC] 4200 pine, pricing

2005-03-15 Thread Dan Widyono
It looks like it'll be surface parking abutting the 4200 block of Osage... sigh Already there, fyi. Dan W. 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] Microsoft school can save money- just buy i-books ;-)

2005-03-15 Thread Nicole Mcewan
gt;From: Peter Coyle lt;[EMAIL PROTECTED]gt; gt;To: quot;Nicole Mcewanquot; lt;[EMAIL PROTECTED]gt; gt;Subject: Re: [UC] Microsoft school? Answer: buy them Macs gt;Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2005 06:17:49 -0500 gt; gt;I've never gotten a virus, my iBook has never crashed, and I rolled gt;across the hood of

Re: [UC] From the Temple University News

2005-03-15 Thread Craigsolve
In a message dated 3/15/2005 2:48:31 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: .. environmentally sound building practice to usethis stuff. Instead of going on about that .. Oh no, please don't stop! Your biology of wood is fascinating, This really makes you hot,

Re: [UC] Microsoft school in westphila [article - exegesis]

2005-03-15 Thread William H. Magill
On 15 Mar, 2005, at 12:07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don't know where you got your education, Miggle, but that's peeling.   It's patent nonsense to say that the lack of a decent physical plant is a direct indicator of Philadelphia's commitment to education.   The lack of a decent physical plant is

Re: [UC] FYI: Pay to Play Legislation in Trouble

2005-03-15 Thread Mosetter
I told you all Not to vote for her She has serious issues with understanding her job and how to work for the people who voted for her in her own district 3 Now you have to think about her or John Doughty for mayor next time You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list

Re: [UC] Microsoft school can save money- just buy i-books ;-)

2005-03-15 Thread Craigsolve
In a message dated 3/15/2005 4:32:32 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: gt;I've never gotten a virus, my iBook has never crashed, and I rolledgt;across the hood of cab (riding my bike) with my computer in my backgt;pack. The frigging thing is indestructible.

[UC] Re: FW: new condos in UC

2005-03-15 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 3/15/2005 2:47:58 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://www.4200pine.com/index.html I ask again, as I did before to no avail, where was the zoning committee of the local community association? The zoning committee that opposes every increase in

Re: [UC] Re: FW: new condos in UC

2005-03-15 Thread Jonathan Cass
I hope the speed of the server handling their website is not indicative of the time it will take to complete the redevelopment. Jonathan A. Cass -- Original Message -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2005 18:22:56 EST

Re: [UC] Microsoft school in westphila [article - exegesis]

2005-03-15 Thread Benseraglio2
In a message dated 3/15/2005 5:19:42 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The fact remains that these individuals refuse to teach in the Philadelphia School System BECAUSE of the condition of the Physical Plant, which they view as the Commitment of the City towards education.

Re: [UC] From the Temple University News

2005-03-15 Thread L a s e r B e a m ®
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: = Historic buildings vital to Philly's personality By Emilie Haertsch Published: _Tuesday, March 15, 2005 _ (http://www.temple-news.com/main.cfm/include/displayIssueArticles/issue_date/20050315.html) Having just bought a 19th-century row home

Re: [UC] From the Temple University News

2005-03-15 Thread L a s e r B e a m ®
Dubin, Elisabeth wrote: I agree as well (that engineered wood products can be good), but I think I know where Ms. Haertsch is coming from. She's confusing the engineered wood issues with the new lumber vs. old lumber issue. It's true that new lumber, i.e. trees grown for construction over the

Re: [UC] FYI: Pay to Play Legislation in Trouble

2005-03-15 Thread Michael
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote a 0.4KB message. i replied .. I told you all Not to vote for her She has serious issues with understanding her job and how to work for the people who voted for her in her own district 3 Well, if this anonymous person had a registered

Re: [UC] 4200 pine, pricing

2005-03-15 Thread L a s e r B e a m ®
Matthew Snyder wrote: I just got a flyer from Penn announcing pre-sales of the condos at 4200 Pine, including a link to the project's website: http://www.4200pine.com I had to laugh when I looked at the prices. Are they really expecting to get $425,000 for a 2BR/2.5bath condo? well now, the dp

Re: [UC] 4200 pine, pricing

2005-03-15 Thread Mark Krull
Its no Joke. People WILL pay that much to live in UC. I talked to someone and they said a friend with $200,000 could only go to 49th St near Locust. I like this guy: Jeff “City” Block Associate Broker -Original Message- From: L a s e r B e a m ® [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Mar 15, 2005 11:26

Re: [UC] Re: FW: new condos in UC

2005-03-15 Thread L a s e r B e a m ®
Jonathan Cass wrote: I hope the speed of the server handling their website is not indicative of the time it will take to complete the redevelopment. there's no hurry. when the first Small Families Who Can Afford It move into those condos, they'll need time to settle in, enroll the kids in