Re: [UC] human resources

2007-07-18 Thread Dave Axler
Please place this statement in context. Is it UCD's statement of responsibilities for the position? Is it a dictionary/encyclopedia/textbook definition (in which case please tell us the source)? Or is it a personal opinion? -Original Message- From: S. Sharrieff Ali [EMAIL

RE: [UC] human resources

2007-07-18 Thread S. Sharrieff Ali
Dave: I answered this question on-list and off-list, my post are not reaching the listserv which seems to happen to me often. It is from research I did on HR. Look up HR responsibilities on your own. Best! S -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On

[UC] New security system at City Hall

2007-07-18 Thread Krfapt
If you're planning to go to City Hall for anything, be aware that the new security system is now up and running. All visitors must enter the building at the northeast corner and be issued a visitor’s pass before accessing any of the upper floors. You may leave the building at any exit.

[UC] Thank You, Paul Levy

2007-07-18 Thread Krfapt
Paul Levy of the Center City District -- CCD -- (of whom Wendell Lewis more truthfully than he imagined admitted he was not worthy) made a convincing point about the invalidity of UCD's scheme to label it's initiative a Business Improvement District (BID) and tax rental property owners

[UC] PECO goofs again (this time with their billing package)

2007-07-18 Thread Krfapt
The Philadelphia Electric Company (PECO) warns that 300,000 customers received bills with a reply envelope that has the wrong address. PECO will use an automated telephone calling system to alert customers to write the address listed on the front and back of the bill, on their own

[UC] human resources

2007-07-18 Thread sali
my post are blocked. -Original Message- From: S. Sharrieff Ali [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2007 7:32 AM To: univcity@list.purple.com Subject: FW: [UC] human resources -Original Message- From: S. Sharrieff Ali [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday,

Re: [UC] at-will employment in Pennsylvania

2007-07-18 Thread Dan Myers
Boy do I know all about this, At will sucks. I am not sure why S is bringing this up now, but it's a slightly sore topic for me. I was fired for NO reason from a previous spa. In fact, I was given a raise one short month before the letting go, and never had one verbal or written warning in the

Re: [UC] at-will employment in Pennsylvania

2007-07-18 Thread Joshua Karstendick
Dan, Maybe you rubbed them the wrong way. I'm sorry. I had to. Please forgive me. On 7/18/07, Dan Myers [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Boy do I know all about this, At will sucks. I am not sure why S is bringing this up now, but it's a slightly sore topic for me. I was fired for NO reason

RE: [UC] Thank You, Paul Levy

2007-07-18 Thread KAREN ALLEN
This is clearly a residential district -- and the few businesses here might be included in the assessments of any broad-based district simply because they can't be reasonably excluded from the benefits. All of which says that if any plan is to be considered feasible, it should cover all

Re: [UC] free can liners (leaf bags)

2007-07-18 Thread Dan Myers
Bags have been picked up. At least I don't see the box on the porch! Dan On 7/17/07, Seth Kulick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello area residents, I have one of those boxes of 250 or so plastic bags that used to be used for leaf collection (or maybe still are?). There are about 200 left

Re: [UC] free can liners (leaf bags)

2007-07-18 Thread Seth Kulick
On Wed, Jul 18, 2007 at 11:15:27AM -0400, Dan Myers wrote: Bags have been picked up. At least I don't see the box on the porch! Somebody took them overnight. Dan On 7/17/07, Seth Kulick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello area residents, I have one of those boxes of 250 or so

Re: [UC] human resources

2007-07-18 Thread MLamond
Sharrieff, UCD is a very small company; you know that! I believe they subcontract with another firm to provide their cleaning and security staff, so they don't have many direct employees. If they had an employee just to handle HR for a few employees, Al would be screaming bloody murder

Re: [UC] human resources

2007-07-18 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 7/18/2007 11:31:21 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: If they had an employee just to handle HR for a few employees, Al would be screaming bloody murder about the expense of another flackette. There you go again. The miracle of being able to read my

Re: [UC] How park planning really works

2007-07-18 Thread UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN
Anthony West wrote: Co-option did not occur in this case, since UCD introduced no agenda for the park that FoCP did not wholeheartedly support in the first place. hahaha thanks for clarifying that the co-option in this case was conscious, rather than unwitting. but we already knew that.

[UC] Car break-in

2007-07-18 Thread emko
My car was broken into at the corner of Cedar 48th last night. The thief got away with a 12-pack of paper towels (which was in the trunk -- nothing was visible in the car). Maggie You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named UnivCity. To unsubscribe or for

Re: [UC] human resources

2007-07-18 Thread UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: By the way, one of the complaints was that it took them too long and we weren't continually updated. In response, you've been organizing a task force, but it's been weeks already, and we haven't had updates for days, and it doesn't seem to have even finished

[UC] Financial Aid Opportunity for Girls Grades 9-12

2007-07-18 Thread University Lutheran Church
This came into our office today, and I thought others on the list might know of students who could use this assistance. ++ Hello All, FOR YOUR INFORMATION. The Ellis Trust still has a large pot of money to spend on young ladies in

RE: [UC] at-will employment in Pennsylvania

2007-07-18 Thread S. Sharrieff Ali
I brought it up mostly as a point of clarification for those who may not know what at-will was all about. S -Original Message- From: Dan Myers [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2007 10:51 AM To: S. Sharrieff Ali Cc: univcity@list.purple.com Subject: Re: [UC]

Re: [UC] How political was Party for the Park?

2007-07-18 Thread Glenn
Re: [UC] How political was Party for the Park?Thanks Margie, Someone pointed out a mistake in my earlier post. Votforandytoy alleged that the political endorsement came at the UCD Brew Pub party not the UCD party for the park. I apologize for my error. I don't go to these upscale parties and

RE: [UC] human resources

2007-07-18 Thread S. Sharrieff Ali
Planning Committee Meeting RE: UCD Date: Wednesday July 18th 2007 Time: 6PM Location: Walnut West Library Community Room 40th and Walnut Street Planning Meeting # 3 Duration: 1 ½ hours Agenda: Community Stakeholders RE: UCD, planning meeting Attendees: Current Committee Members

Re: [UC] How park planning really works

2007-07-18 Thread Anthony West
What are you talking about, Ray? In my article I quoted John Fenton's employer's statement, which hardly smears Fenton but does state the employer's version of the issue. I also summarized Councilwoman Blackwell's account, which differed from UCD's. Finally, I asked Fenton in person to

Re: [UC] at-will employment in Pennsylvania

2007-07-18 Thread Glenn
Sharrieff, I was thinking about the other UCD employees under John. We don't know if they were fired or if they were given a gag order too. Remember, at the Penn meeting we attended, Councilwoman Blackwell revealed this gag order that came with Mr. Fenton's forced resignation and six month

Re: [UC] How park planning really works

2007-07-18 Thread UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN
Anthony West wrote: What are you talking about, Ray? In my article I quoted John Fenton's employer's statement, which hardly smears Fenton but does state the employer's version of the issue. I also summarized Councilwoman Blackwell's account, which differed from UCD's. Finally, I asked Fenton

Re: [UC] 46th St Crime Alert

2007-07-18 Thread Krfapt
In a message dated 7/18/2007 3:48:23 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Rock em, sock em, Goo Braves! Beat their heads in, But in a Christian manner, Rip their guts out, In a nonviolent way. Reminds me of the Harvard Fight Song by Tom Lehrer: Fight fiercely,

Re: [UC] Diddy's Amish Roots

2007-07-18 Thread UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN
Ross Bender wrote: On the Letterman Late show on July 11, Diddy reminisced about his summers as a Fresh-Air Kid on an Amish farm. Yet another instance of the Amish/Mennonite contribution to American culture. [this has been a Mennonite history moment]

Re: [UC] 46th St Crime Alert

2007-07-18 Thread Ross Bender
Harvard sucks. On 7/18/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Reminds me of the Harvard Fight Song by Tom Lehrer: Fight fiercely, Harvard, fight, fight, fight! Demonstrate to them our skill. Albeit they possess the might, Nonetheless we have the will. How we shall celebrate our

Re: [UC] Diddy's Amish Roots

2007-07-18 Thread Ross Bender
On 7/18/07, UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: here, have another: http://www.upenn.edu/ARG/archive/mennonites/index.html [at the arthur ross gallery, penn campus] Thanks for the heads up, Ray. Looks like these are photos of a branch called the Old Colony Mennonites. Since

Re: [UC] 46th St Crime Alert

2007-07-18 Thread B Andersen
Penn swallows On 7/18/07, Ross Bender [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Harvard sucks. On 7/18/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Reminds me of the Harvard Fight Song by Tom Lehrer: Fight fiercely, Harvard, fight, fight, fight! Demonstrate to them our skill. Albeit they possess

[UC] Our Lady of the Grid Iron

2007-07-18 Thread Joe Clarke
When I played football as a youth, we always said a(n) Hail Mary before we went on the field. It didn't matter what faith you were; the Hail Mary was it. I used to think that one the the coaches should of exhorted us onto the field with OK, Boys Let's slaughter them for Our Lady! Joe (the

[UC] BIDs in the news

2007-07-18 Thread Anthony West
Ray, That Fenton did not cooperate with the investigation is not a judgement on cooperativeness of his character, and I did not write: Fenton is not a cooperative man, which would be a true ad hominem argument. It was just a statement of fact. He did not cooperate with this investigation. No

[UC] Attempted Assault/ Robbery on 4800 Beaumont

2007-07-18 Thread Joe Clarke
About 11:15 a white male was yelling HELP as he ran down the center of the street. He was being pursued by an African American male. I yelled out the front window, Police, and stopped the chaser from going further. I yelled again, I just called 911, and the chaser, who was now walking the