[UC] Here we go again (maybe UCD won't meddle in this one, although...)

2007-02-20 Thread Krfapt
Here we go again (maybe UCD won't meddle in this one, although the project's planned developer is on the infamous NID Steering Committee.) Article from the DP followed by a comment by your humble and obedient servant Al Krigman --- Market St. liquor

RE: [UC] Here we go again (maybe UCD won't meddle in this one, although...)

2007-02-20 Thread Kyle Cassidy
about time. the 41st location is, as the article suggested, rather remote. short of reforming the whole dastardly beer-store process and moving everything into the space across from the supremo, this seems like a good idea. on friday evenings i don't know if anybody's noticed the trail of ants

Re: [UC] Here we go again (maybe UCD won't meddle in this one, although...)

2007-02-20 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 2/20/2007 9:05:07 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: about time. the 41st location is, as the article suggested, rather remote. short of reforming the whole dastardly beer-store process and moving everything into the space across from the supremo,

Re: [UC] Here we go again (maybe UCD won't meddle in this one, although...)

2007-02-20 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 2/20/2007 9:11:21 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: And... your sensitivity to the faith-based objections of the mosque (which was the point of my posting, in case you didn't read the whole posting before feeling you had to get in your 0.2 cents),

[UC] Proposed new liquor - wine store

2007-02-20 Thread Vincent/Roger
Al et. al., Isn't there a difference between a store that sells liquor and wine (for people to take home, not consume on location) and a bar-restaurant where people sit and drink? And what about the beer distributor across the street as well? And what about the pizza - beer place across the

RE: [UC] Here we go again (maybe UCD won't meddle in this one, although...)

2007-02-20 Thread Kyle Cassidy
before they BUILT the mosque their closet neighbor was ALREADY a liquor store, which is still there, existing apparantly in harmony, as with pasqualie's right next door and the non-halal deli at supremo. i read the article and the only faith based objections i saw were yours. i'll be happy to

RE: [UC] Proposed new liquor - wine store

2007-02-20 Thread S. Sharrieff Ali
I agree with Al. Roger..I don't know why you would say I would guess that discussions have taken place with people from the mosque. Why guess when you can know for sure? Why not find out before you are so willing to put your name behind something that is so half-baked? Based on history...the

[UC] Before the Piety of Lent

2007-02-20 Thread Craigsolve
Before we start the piety of Lent or assail how to distribute spirits to the needy in a UCD plagued community, can we get serious for a minute? Democrat presidential candidates, Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, and John Edwards were flying in a carbon-foot-print sensitive puddle jumper to a

RE: [UC] Proposed new liquor - wine store

2007-02-20 Thread S. Sharrieff Ali
Thanks Roger: Yes..my comments were intended for Al as well! Lets get more facts and look at the process currently in place. S -Original Message- From: Vincent/Roger [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2007 11:25 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED];

Re: [UC] Here we go again (maybe UCD won't meddle in this one, although...)

2007-02-20 Thread UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN
Kyle Cassidy wrote: before they BUILT the mosque btw, that mosque on walnut used to be an old movie theater (conveniently built on a slope), the cunningham(?) theater. and before it was a mosque it was some kind of christian place of worship. since it's been a mosque they've dug out the

RE: [UC] Here we go again (maybe UCD won't meddle in this one, although...)

2007-02-20 Thread Bill Sanderson
While you are proofreading, you might see if you can find a post from Kyle after his event. I don't see one, although I do see the phrase you mention used by someone else, _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 20,

Re: [UC] Proposed new liquor - wine store

2007-02-20 Thread BruceWMcC
In a message dated 2/20/2007 10:37:24 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Based on history...the guess would be the mosque was not consulted..based on history. Actually, based on history one would expect exactly the opposite. In case you don't have handy my email on

[UC] 43rd Walnut [Was: Here we go again...]

2007-02-20 Thread KAREN ALLEN
From: UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN [EMAIL PROTECTED] btw, that mosque on walnut used to be an old movie theater (conveniently built on a slope), the cunningham(?) theater. ... but you can still make out the 'CT' in the original stonework near the top of the building... The theater was the Colonial

Re: [UC] light bulbs

2007-02-20 Thread John Ellingsworth
Whats up Doc. Are you using a rheostat/dimmer on any of the switches? They tend to work only with specific versions of the CFL's; when they are used, you get no power or the annoying flicker of flourescence. (I recently converted all of the bulbs in my house to CFL and - besides there

Re: [UC] Proposed new liquor - wine store

2007-02-20 Thread MLamond
In a message dated 2/20/07 2:32:12 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Bruce..the history I refer to is from the last 40 years! We should stop posting what we think and focus more on what we know is my point.   Seldom the so-called powers that be will design a process which will give notice,

RE: [UC] Proposed new liquor - wine store

2007-02-20 Thread S. Sharrieff Ali
Melani writes: I was on the Spruce Hill Community Assn. executive board at the same time as Sharrieff, and I strongly dispute your statements here, Sharrieff. So, even posting what we know cannot be counted upon to enlighten other list members. What we know is often clouded by previous

[UC] Needed: Mac users to access a web site for me, to see if it works

2007-02-20 Thread MLamond
I'm involved with a new website which is supposedly all set up and online right now. The problem is, I can't access some of its drop-down menus from my Mac computer, and I'm concerned that other Mac users may have the same problem. But the web developer says he thinks it works fine, so

Re: [UC] light bulbs

2007-02-20 Thread Ross Bender
How many PhD's? Five: One to write the grant proposal, one to do the mathematical modeling, one to type the research paper, one to submit the paper for publishing, and one to hire a student to do the work. How many People? It takes two to screw anywhere, stupid. On 2/20/07, John Ellingsworth

RE: [UC] Proposed new liquor - wine store

2007-02-20 Thread Kyle Cassidy
Well then, I guess we'll hear about their objections from them. Let us know when they make something public. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] And, I've also heard on good authority that they do object, so it's not just idle speculation on my part. You are receiving this because you are

Re: [UC] light bulbs

2007-02-20 Thread Ross Bender
*Q:* How many psychologists does it take to change a lightbulb? *A:* None, the bulb will change itself when it is ready. On 2/20/07, John Ellingsworth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Whats up Doc. Are you using a rheostat/dimmer on any of the switches? They tend to work only with specific versions

Re: [UC] Here we go again (maybe UCD won't meddle in this one, although...)

2007-02-20 Thread frbyers
Hi, You were close. The theatre at 43rd and Walnut St. was the Commodore. We used to attend it regularly. Fran -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: univcity@list.purple.com Sent: Tue, 20 Feb 2007 1:08 PM Subject:

Re: [UC] Here we go again (maybe UCD won't meddle in this one, although...)

2007-02-20 Thread Brian Siano
Kyle Cassidy wrote: about time. the 41st location is, as the article suggested, rather remote. short of reforming the whole dastardly beer-store process and moving everything into the space across from the supremo, this seems like a good idea. on friday evenings i don't know if anybody's

[UC] proposed zoning changes

2007-02-20 Thread S. Sharrieff Ali
Philadelphia City Council to Strip Communities of Zoning Rights Councilman Darrell Clarke's bills #060901 and 060902 will alter the landscape of many communities and most don't see it coming. Hearings show class trumping race in Brewerytown community, but class is proving just as divisive as

Re: [UC] proposed zoning changes

2007-02-20 Thread John Ellingsworth
S. Do you have any more information about this group? I couldn't find much online, except this press release. Regards, John Ellingsworth S. Sharrieff Ali wrote: The Community Preservation Network, which prepared this press release, is a growing movement of residents associations,

Re: [UC] Proposed new liquor - wine store

2007-02-20 Thread Wilma de Soto
Well, I was on the Spruce Hill Board while both you AND Sharrieff were on the Executive Committee. I was ³Co-Chair² of the Membership Committee. I felt I was not trusted to Chair the Committee myself, even though I had more than proven myself as Secretary of the CPN Board (of which you were also

Re: [UC] proposed zoning changes

2007-02-20 Thread MLamond
Just in case it isn't clear, this is NOT the rewrite of the Zoning Code which I was writing about earlier. Melani Lamond In a message dated 2/20/07 6:30:30 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Philadelphia City Council to Strip Communities of Zoning Rights Councilman Darrell Clarke’s bills #060901

Re: [UC] light bulbs

2007-02-20 Thread Vivianne T. Nachmias
well, my grad student long ago said how many grad students does it take? only 1, but it takes him/her 5 years... Vivianne aka GG On Feb 20, 2007, at 4:19 PM, Ross Bender wrote: Q: How many professors does it take to change a lightbulb? A: Only one, but they get three tech.

Re: [UC] proposed zoning changes

2007-02-20 Thread Anthony West
Al Alston, a commercial property owner in the West Girard Avenue business strip, is one of the key players. He grew up in that area and has been a firebrand civic activist for 10 years or more. We have done business together. If you want to talk to him, let me know and I'll pass a message

Re: [UC] Proposed new liquor - wine store

2007-02-20 Thread Anthony West
MessageI just want to say I am unalterably opposed to any women's clothing store opening within two blocks of Clark Park, which to some citizens is a holy site. It is the very place where Kathy Change removed her garments at countless solar alignments, so the commercial presence of women's