Re: [UC] Parables for the Virginia Tech Killings - Fact without perspective

2007-04-23 Thread Frank
I completely agree and so does A.O. Scott. http://tinyurl.com/2cahq9 Frank On Apr 20, 2007, at 07:06 PM, Kyle Cassidy wrote: ... he was a fan of violent video games, particularly Counterstrike, a hugely popular online game published by Microsoft, ... Holy smokes,

RE: [UC] Trees on 4500 Walnut Street (brushes with death)

2007-04-23 Thread Kyle Cassidy
One winter about five years ago I was walking down Walnut at about 12th when a sheet of ice that probably weighed fifty pounds fell from one of those 13 story center city skyscrapers and smashed onto the sidewalk about 15 feet in front of me like someone dropping a phone booth from an airplane.

Re: [UC] Trees

2007-04-23 Thread Cindy Miller
All this talk about trees makes me think On Monday, April 23, 2007, at 12:14 AM, Elizabeth F Campion wrote:   Dear Craig,   Thanks for the info, but it might be important to know that the city does not cede the right of walkway to the existence of or desire for trees. Most residential blocks

Fwd: [UC] Trees on 4500 Walnut Street - Ordinance Guidelines - Don't Snitch?

2007-04-23 Thread pmuyehara
Craig, What is the source of the snipped language? Does this mean the pit itself is 3 X 4', which is what I'd think was intended, or that that much clearance is required from the base of the trunk, which is what it seems to say? Paul There are reasonable practices meant to maximize

Re: [UC] Trees

2007-04-23 Thread Cindy Miller
All this talk about trees makes me think of how unappreciated and taken for granted that they are. Cement up to the trunk, shallow root pits, chopping off roots to make the sidewalk lay flat...Ugh! Or the trees on our block that were butchered last fall because they were in the way of the

RE: [UC] Trees on 4500 Walnut Street - Ordinance Guidelines - Don't Snitch?

2007-04-23 Thread S. Sharrieff Ali
Craig: I won't say who it was, below is the comment. I didn't think it was totally unreasonable if others were confused about my intentions in the post. S You previously wrote: I'm going to check with LI regarding the zoning and permit issues and get back to the listserv unless someone else

RE: [UC] Trees

2007-04-23 Thread S. Sharrieff Ali
CM and all: below is a private post which came to me. I am posting it without the persons name, I think the comments are relevant to the discussion. I hope the person who sent it will not feel betrayed. My goal is not to hunt down anyone who could be responsible. I hoped we could figure out

[UC] Carpenter to build a deck?

2007-04-23 Thread Margie Politzer
Hello, Can anyone recommend a carpenter to build a roof deck? Thanks, Margie 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] Trees on 4500 Walnut Street (brushes with death)

2007-04-23 Thread UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN
S. Sharrieff Ali wrote: I had an incident a few years ago with a neighbor’s tree he cemented around the base, the tree later fell and destroyed my fence! Anthony West wrote: One day I was was walking along Baltimore Avenue in Clark Park when -- wham! I turned around and saw a huge tree

[UC] Roof deck advice sought

2007-04-23 Thread Margie Politzer
Hello again, Besides looking for a contractor, I'm looking for advice. My old deck sat on a rubber roof, and my roofing contractor says this is a bad idea, especially since there is a brick retaining wall around the deck (which is on top of a 2-story addition on the 3-story house). He wants to

[UC] Re: brick pointing -- recommendations?

2007-04-23 Thread Ann Mayer
That last bad storm did some real damage to the mortar in the front of my house, so it is time to repoint AGAIN. Ugh! The last job I had done some years ago was not well executed, even though the mason was recommended by a guy who is considered an expert. Has anyone had a really good job of

RE: [UC] Trees 4500 Walnut

2007-04-23 Thread sali
  Today I spoke with :  1) Streets Department    2) LI    3) Fairmount Park Commission The following is what I learned: We are in Highway division 1 located at 48th and Parkside. Replacing your sidewalk you will need a Streets Department Highway Division Permit and it is free of cost. You

Re: [UC] Re: brick pointing -- recommendations?

2007-04-23 Thread frbyers
Hi, Ann, The front sidewalk and steps leading up to 4413 and 4415 Baltimore Ave. have just been replaced. The guys are now cleaning up at the end of the job. It looks like a very nice job to me. In fact, I asked for their card, in case I need some cement work. Why don't you come over

Re: [UC] Re: brick pointing -- recommendations?

2007-04-23 Thread Margie Politzer
Not too recently... But Carlos Salvatore from Adam Brick and Stone pointing did an excellent job. Telephone is 215-990-8489. Margie That last bad storm did some real damage to the mortar in the front of my house, so it is time to repoint AGAIN. Ugh! The last job I had done some

RE: [UC] Trees on 4500 Walnut Street

2007-04-23 Thread KAREN ALLEN
From: S. Sharrieff Ali [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: S. Sharrieff Ali [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: UnivCity@list.purple.com Subject: RE: [UC] Trees on 4500 Walnut Street Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2007 19:27:49 -0400 Someone private-mailed me and accused me of dime-dropping on the whoever with LI and asked me to

Re: [UC] Trees on 4500 Walnut Street

2007-04-23 Thread KAREN ALLEN
I thought Sharrieff was citing another, different example he was personally aware of to make the point that falling trees can be deadly, not that THIS particular incident was deadly. From: Philip Forrest [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Philip Forrest [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: S. Sharrieff Ali [EMAIL

RE: [UC] Trees on 4500 Walnut Street

2007-04-23 Thread Kyle Cassidy
It's not the first time, there have been complaints on the list previously about LI being called about trash violations and other times people have complained that neighbors snitched on their off-leash dogs. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On

RE: [UC] Trees on 4500 Walnut Street

2007-04-23 Thread KAREN ALLEN
From: Kyle Cassidy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [UC] Trees on 4500 Walnut Street Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2007 14:41:53 -0400 It's not the first time, there have been complaints on the list previously about LI being called about trash violations and other times people have complained that

Re: [UC] Trees on 4500 Walnut Street

2007-04-23 Thread Krfapt
From: Kyle Cassidy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [UC] Trees on 4500 Walnut Street Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2007 14:41:53 -0400 It's not the first time, there have been complaints on the list previously about LI being called about trash violations and other times people have complained that

Re: [UC] Trees 4500 Walnut

2007-04-23 Thread MLamond
Sharrieff, this was all very helpful information. Thank you! Melani Lamond Melani Lamond, Associate Broker Urban Bye, Realtor 3529 Lancaster Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19104 cell phone 215-356-7266 office phone 215-222-4800, ext. 113 office fax 215-222-1101

[UC] More advice sought... (lawyer)

2007-04-23 Thread Margie Politzer
I'm seeking all kinds of advice these days... This is for a friend (REALLY!). Can anyone recommend a reasonable lawyer who can advise someone with a driving conviction? Thanks, Margie You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for

[UC] Referrals : Pointing. Legal, etc.

2007-04-23 Thread Elizabeth F Campion
For masonry, long time, 2nd generation mason and local guy Walter Walden can do it all. 215-476-4023 Best to call at dinner time (7-8 PM) The mason who did brick cleaning and pointing at 600 S. 48th Street (the corner of 48th and Cedar) was Gene Rose of Rose

[UC] VA Tech and The Untold Story

2007-04-23 Thread Wilma de Soto
Dear Neighbors, As a Teacher of English As a Second Language, I have seen many children from overseas from MANY different countries and cultures, who surely would have been ostracized in their countries' traditional and very old societies. Their parents brought them to the US and foisted their

[UC] VA Tech The Untold Story

2007-04-23 Thread Wilma de Soto
Dear Neighbors, Please disregard that pos on a most serious topic. I thought I had saved it to edit later, but mistakenly sent on. Regards, Wilma PD Well, It's out there now. Sorry! You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for