Re: [UC] **Rumor** - a victory for the forces of diversity

2007-04-17 Thread BruceWMcC
In a message dated 4/17/2007 8:55:29 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: How does this point relate to the idea that many of the proponents also endorse, that Baltimore Ave be somehow made more of an upscale destination for people who don't live in the area, presumably

[UC] **Rumor** - a victory for the forces of diversity

2007-04-17 Thread Krfapt
There's a rumor that the members of the Mosque at 43rd Walnut were told the Zoning Board of Adjustments had ruled against the permits (or whatever) to operate a State Liquor Store at the former Rite-Aid building. If this is true, it's possible that the owners will appeal and could get the

Re: [UC] **Rumor** - a victory for the forces of diversity

2007-04-17 Thread MLamond
In a message dated 4/17/07 9:17:22 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: If new, upscale shoppes, fern bars, boutiques, etc go in, something's gotta give. There aren't enough empty spaces in which they could be located. What's a fern bar? Melani Lamond Melani Lamond, Associate Broker

Looking for info on Marquet Bakery [was Re: [UC] **Rumor** - a victory for the forces of diversity

2007-04-17 Thread MLamond
In a message dated 4/17/07 9:17:22 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: If new, upscale shoppes, fern bars, boutiques, etc go in, something's gotta give. There aren't enough empty spaces in which they could be located. We've been told that a really great bakery was located at 4800 Baltimore

[UC] Re: [UC-Announce] Bamboo wanted

2007-04-17 Thread Vivianne T. Nachmias
there is bamboo in the garden next to the Curio house... which is itself next to the Calvary church on 48th St. though perhaps they are trying to get rid of it! best wishes, Vivianne PS I think also at the Japanese House in Fairmount park, maybe they have more than enough.

Re: [UC] The Mill Pond RETURNS!

2007-04-17 Thread B Andersen
Finally, a solution to the dog problem. Pray for rain! On 4/16/07, Brian Siano [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There's about a foot and a half of water in the Clark Park Bowl. It comes up to about three inches below the manhole cover on the southwest end. It might support a flat-bottomed canoe. ' But

Re: [UC] **Rumor** - a victory for the forces of diversity

2007-04-17 Thread Frank
It's a place to buy ferns, silly. Frank On Apr 17, 2007, at 12:16 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 4/17/07 9:17:22 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: If new, upscale shoppes, fern bars, boutiques, etc go in, something's gotta give. There aren't enough empty spaces in which

Re: [UC] Re: [offlist] **Rumor** - a victory for the forces of diversity

2007-04-17 Thread Frank
It's cheaper to raise/lower the level of discourse at home. Frank On Apr 17, 2007, at 12:47 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 4/17/2007 9:51:48 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: the installation of dock street at the firehouse meant that local vendors

[UC] FREE CONE DAY at Ben Jerry's

2007-04-17 Thread Frank
NOW! Frank 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.

Re: [UC] FREE CONE DAY at Ben Jerry's

2007-04-17 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 4/17/2007 4:02:34 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: NOW! What an insensitive affront to the Vegans of the community! Yes, I know, some of those people are really foreigners from countries like Scarsdale, Tanna Tuva, or South Philly so they don't

Re: [UC] FREE CONE DAY at Ben Jerry's

2007-04-17 Thread Julie Medero
This vegan of the community just enjoyed a nice free bowl of berry- berry sorbet. It's an equal-opportunity treat. :) On Apr 17, 2007, at 4:15 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 4/17/2007 4:02:34 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: NOW! What an insensitive

Re: [UC] FREE CONE DAY at Ben Jerry's

2007-04-17 Thread University Lutheran Church
At 04:01 PM 4/17/2007, Frank wrote: NOW! Ben Jerry's Free Cone Day! On Tuesday, April 17, Ben Jerry's is giving away free ice cream cones from 12pm - 9pm, at its Rittenhouse Square, University City and 30th Street Station Scoop Shops. Eat as much ice cream as you like, just keep

Re: [UC] **Rumor** - a victory for the forces of diversity

2007-04-17 Thread Brian Siano
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 4/17/07 9:17:22 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: If new, upscale shoppes, fern bars, boutiques, etc go in, something's gotta give. There aren't enough empty spaces in which they could be located. What's a fern bar? Well, it's a bar that caters

RE: [UC] **Rumor** - a victory for the forces of diversity

2007-04-17 Thread Mike V.
I'm confused. Which forces of diversity won here? Or is this just more empty posturing? - Mike V. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2007 8:53 AM To: UnivCity@list.purple.com Subject: [UC]

Re: [UC] **Rumor** - a victory for the forces of diversity

2007-04-17 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 4/17/2007 6:15:38 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Which forces of diversity won here? Assuming the rumor is true, the forces that opposed the liquor store at that location out of sensitivity and respect for the mores of people whose cultural

RE: [UC] **Rumor** - a victory for the forces of religious intolerance

2007-04-17 Thread Mike V.
Oh, see, I see it as a unnecessary intereference with free enterprise on the part of an intolerant minority which inconveniences the majority for no reasonable reason and decreases, not increases, the diversity of commerce in the neighborhood. I guess it's all up to interpretation. - Mike V.

RE: [UC] **Rumor** - a victory for the forces of crazy goblin logic

2007-04-17 Thread Mike V.
Oh, hang on Al, I think I've found where we differ. See, I'm going by the definition of diversity that's found in the regular human dictionary: di.ver.si.ty 1. the state or fact of being diverse; difference; unlikeness. 2. variety; multiformity. 3. a point of

Re: [UC] **Rumor** - a victory for the forces of crazy goblin logic

2007-04-17 Thread SKnight
Messageyour posts are some of the few that continue to amuse and make me feel as though there was a reason to open the emails in the first place. sk - Original Message - From: Mike V.mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: UnivCity@list.purple.commailto:UnivCity@list.purple.com Sent:

Re: [UC] **Rumor**Real Ferneaters don't like Quiche!

2007-04-17 Thread Joe Clarke
I believe they were the style of restaurant that sprouted in the 1980's, usually characterized by a lot of hanging plants and quiche - which was new at the time - featured prominently on the menu. So a quiche and fern restaurant was a term used derogatively to describe the new restaurants that

[UC] Cat Groomer Request

2007-04-17 Thread SKnight
Can anyone suggest a groomer for my cat who is a Maine Coon and very furry. He has developed some matted areas that want care. Thank you, Sande Knight

[UC] sirens?

2007-04-17 Thread Julie Medero
Anyone know what all the sirens I hear from 46th and Kingsessing are about? There are quite a few police cars heading down our street... You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for archive information, see

Re: [UC] FREE CONE DAY at Ben Jerry's

2007-04-17 Thread Wilma de Soto
That's the LEAST they could have done, since they are fellow Alumni. ;) Seriously, I am glad they made it big and STILL try to remain true to their youth and college roots. (Also, they ARE really fellow Alumni) Waxing sentimental since I will be attending my 30th Cluster College Reunion at the

Re: [UC] **Rumor** - a victory for the forces of diversity

2007-04-17 Thread Wilma de Soto
Actually, I was thinking of H.A. Winston's at the corner of 15th Locust Sts. back in the late 70's after Steve Poses had opened Frog' and 'The Commissary'. Poses' restaurants 'heralded' the Restaurant Revolution in Philadelphia and were the quintessential definition of the former

Re: [UC] **Rumor** - a victory for the forces of diversity

2007-04-17 Thread Vincent/Roger
In our humble opinion, the Restaurant Revolution really started with The Black Banana and Lickety- Split at 4th and South. Opened in 1972, I believe. Then later Astral Plane came. Roger and Duane Actually, I was thinking of H.A. Winston's at the corner of 15th Locust Sts. back in the late

Re: [UC] FREE CONE DAY at Ben Jerry's

2007-04-17 Thread Cindy Miller
The line was out the door and down the block in CC. -cm On Tuesday, April 17, 2007, at 04:39 PM, University Lutheran Church wrote: At 04:01 PM 4/17/2007, Frank wrote: NOW! Ben Jerry's Free Cone Day! Ā  On Tuesday, April 17, Ben Jerry's is giving away free ice cream cones from

Re: [UC] **Rumor** - a victory for the forces of diversity

2007-04-17 Thread Susan Zalenski
Is Rose Tattoo considered a Fern Bar? SZ - Original Message - From: Vincent/Roger [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Wilma de Soto [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Brian Siano [EMAIL PROTECTED]; UnivCity listserv UnivCity@list.purple.com Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2007 11:14 PM Subject: Re: [UC] **Rumor** - a

Re: [UC] Re: [offlist] **Rumor** - a victory for the forces of diversity

2007-04-17 Thread UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: the installation of dock street at the firehouse meant that local vendors first had to move elsewhere. No, the Firehouse Market closed. Some time later, the owner found a Philadelphia-based business (Dock Street) to rent the space.

Re: [UC] Re: [offlist] **Rumor** - a victory for the forces of diversity

2007-04-17 Thread Ross Bender
It's a plot, dude. And after we finish muppifying Baltimore Lane, we're coming for you! On 4/17/07, UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: the installation of dock street at the firehouse meant that local vendors first had to move

Re: [UC] **Rumor**Real Ferneaters don't like Quiche!

2007-04-17 Thread UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What's a fern bar? Joe Clarke wrote: I believe they were the style of restaurant that sprouted in the 1980's, usually characterized by a lot of hanging plants and quiche - which was new at the time - featured prominently on the menu. So a quiche and fern

Re: [UC] Re: [offlist] **Rumor** - a victory for the forces of diversity

2007-04-17 Thread UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN
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