Re: [UC] relevance of comment on Inky article critizing the design of the Perelman Center

2008-10-25 Thread Wilma de Soto
Thanks. I always sort of thought so; especially since I couldn¹t Google that story. On 10/24/08 10:10 PM, Dave Axler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wilma: That story about Irvine's history is an urban legend. It was actually designed by prominent architect Horace Trumbauer

Re: [UC] relevance of comment on Inky article critizing the design of the Perelman Center

2008-10-25 Thread Wilma de Soto
Well, I think Philadelphia has some beautiful architectural elements. Apparently the AIA members think so as well as they commented when they convened here a couple of years ago. As for the expanding economy, we'll have to wait a bit on that. I'm already down some 21,000 in my portfolio and the

[UC] Lost/Stray White cat with injured eye - 47thPine

2008-10-25 Thread Linda Lee
Please keep an eye out for this (probably stray) all-white kitty. It's a young adult, probably female. The woman who saw her last night would like to find her and get her treated and fostered... -linda Reply to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [?] cell: 609-634-1517

[UC] SHCA non-opposition and Goldman letter

2008-10-25 Thread Glenn moyer
I just returned and read Ms Goldman’s letter in the UC Review. Bravo Ms. Goldman! It appears that SHCA held the typical secret closed board meeting to plot the “NON-OPPOSITION” position for their Penn masters. What a surprise, a closed board meeting! Certainly, the poor hard working

Re: [UC] relevance of comment on Inky article critizing the design of the Perelman Center

2008-10-25 Thread Anthony West
I actually like many of the new post-Billy-Penn's-hat buildings -- the emerging central business district between Broad and 30th Sts. I love the Cira Centre. And I am besotted with antique rowhouse Philadelphia, especially in its older Center City nooks. I give out-of-town visitors a tour of

[UC] Eliminating discussion at the dog and pony show

2008-10-25 Thread Glenn moyer
First, congratulations to the SHCA board members whom have publicly resigned. You absolutely did the right thing, and don't let any of the hotheads make you feel otherwise! This was the best possible action for everyone and for the community! The anti-democratic, Penn process, has

Re: [UC] SHCA non-opposition and Goldman letter

2008-10-25 Thread UNIVERSITY*CITOYEN
Glenn moyer wrote: I just returned and read Ms Goldman’s letter in the UC Review. Bravo Ms. Goldman! here's mary's letter in the ucreview: (http://tinyurl.com/5fuvsw) RE: TAKING A STAND! UC Review | 22.OCT.08 Several years ago the University of Pennsylvania purchased the