I know they wanted to extend a bike path along Diamond in downtown for a bike path to Vento reserve into downtown. Haven't heard about any bike paths for the King of Diamonds.
A letter to the editor of todays Pioneer Press. He rubutts the guy who rebutted my letter.
What exactly is a
high-value job?
I am responding to Malcolm W. McDonald's Sept. 23 letter, "Making the most of losing a plant," regarding the loss of more than 200 jobs at Diamond Products Co. One hundred seventeen of these displaced employees belong to the United Steel Workers Local 11-409. These union members, many of whom have worked at this location for more than 30 years, are performing jobs that McDonald prefers not to have in the community.
Apparently, the people associated with Mayor Randy Kelly only want "high-value jobs." What is a high-value job? Making $100k a year? Wearing a suit to work? The jobs that are being eliminated were good-paying jobs that supported both the local businesses and the city's tax coffers.
For someone to be excited that this property is now "available" to redevelop shows the narrow-mindedness and ignorance of those working for Kelly. It is no surprise that Kelly is not anticipated to be re-elected if he is surrounding himself with people who share similar viewpoints.
I find it disheartening that someone would prefer to have "a redevelopment opportunity" rather than good-paying jobs in the Lowertown area.
BRIAN ECKER
Stillwater
The writer is president of United Steel Workers Local 11-409.
I forget who gave me this guys name (me2 I think) but heres an e-mail I got back from him. (he's writing a book about St Paul place names) I've been corresponding back and forth for about 3 months now with him (off and on) about different places that I grew up by on the east side. So if you ever see the book, look for my name in it!
Thanks so much for your help! I am running out of time so I am not sure I will be able to get your most recent additions in the book; the fact they are gone also makes their inclusion a little "iffy." But what you have given me has been most helpful. I would like to include your name in the credits for the book, why don't you send it to me?
Here's a shot from North Dakota taken earlier today. I received it from a friend of a friend so I can't confirm yet I can't deny it either. Pretty big stuff for an introduction to the '05-'06 winter season. I can't seem to resize it within the edit mode. It wouldn't open automatically either.
I dont believe those guys....its all a guessing game....
but thats still gotta be a good gig....
If it rains all super hard, you just gotta stand outside with an umbrella so the viewers at home can see the proof.....and say stuff like... "as you can see its raining pretty hard out here. so if your inside, dont come out!!"
anyone else see or hear the fireworx downtown last night?
that scared the crap outta me.... they should warn people when they're gonna do stuff like that...
after jumpin to conclusions, and realizing that Canada was infact not attacking us.....they had me checkin the calendar to see if it was some sort of holiday that I forgot about.....
I bought a Canon Digital Rebel Camera about a month ago. It's a digital SLR camera, so you can switch out the lenses.
I of course want to buy a few lenses, so I started shopping around. They ain't cheap, so to save money, I thought I'd check out e-bay.
Well, I've come to the conclusion that people that own Canon cameras, and shop on E-bay are idiots.
They're paying more for used lenses than you can buy new online at reputable businesses.
So because of their ignorance/stupidity, they're screwing me out of getting a bargain.
::slams head on desk::
tc says she likes bumbles cus they have big, errrrr.... hands.
Have a good night everyone!!
(www.venganza.org) :goofy: Its monday...
A letter to the editor of todays Pioneer Press. He rubutts the guy who rebutted my letter.
What exactly is a
high-value job?
I am responding to Malcolm W. McDonald's Sept. 23 letter, "Making the most of losing a plant," regarding the loss of more than 200 jobs at Diamond Products Co. One hundred seventeen of these displaced employees belong to the United Steel Workers Local 11-409. These union members, many of whom have worked at this location for more than 30 years, are performing jobs that McDonald prefers not to have in the community.
Apparently, the people associated with Mayor Randy Kelly only want "high-value jobs." What is a high-value job? Making $100k a year? Wearing a suit to work? The jobs that are being eliminated were good-paying jobs that supported both the local businesses and the city's tax coffers.
For someone to be excited that this property is now "available" to redevelop shows the narrow-mindedness and ignorance of those working for Kelly. It is no surprise that Kelly is not anticipated to be re-elected if he is surrounding himself with people who share similar viewpoints.
I find it disheartening that someone would prefer to have "a redevelopment opportunity" rather than good-paying jobs in the Lowertown area.
BRIAN ECKER
Stillwater
The writer is president of United Steel Workers Local 11-409.
http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/news/editorial/12787365.htm
Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2005 10:40:36 -0500
To: mrmnmikey@xxxxx.net
From: "Donald Empson" <empson@xxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: East side St Paul place names
Thanks so much for your help! I am running out of time so I am not sure I will be able to get your most recent additions in the book; the fact they are gone also makes their inclusion a little "iffy." But what you have given me has been most helpful. I would like to include your name in the credits for the book, why don't you send it to me?
Wondering how his move went.
east side digger, "Shoot the breeze with the Cooler Crew" #2983, 19 Sep 2005 9:31 am
two weeks from the 19th, so he should be back today.
the red stars are cute tho
http://www.riverfrontcorporation.com/grp_home.asp
we have 1 more month before SNOW!
thats making me cold just to look at it! may go up and get some hot apple cider now.
on the other hand it would be considered a snow day and no work or school - hmmmm
here?
your kidding me?!?!
In Minnesnowta?
no way!!!!
but thats still gotta be a good gig....
If it rains all super hard, you just gotta stand outside with an umbrella so the viewers at home can see the proof.....and say stuff like... "as you can see its raining pretty hard out here. so if your inside, dont come out!!"
that scared the crap outta me.... they should warn people when they're gonna do stuff like that...
after jumpin to conclusions, and realizing that Canada was infact not attacking us.....they had me checkin the calendar to see if it was some sort of holiday that I forgot about.....
someone sent me this...
go to google.com and type in your name, followed by "needs", and then post the 5 funniest results...
1. Nick needs a fire extinguisher!
2. Nick needs meds
3. Nick needs to be bitch slapped!
4. Nick needs a fork for his taco's
5. Nick needs a dancer for his music video
Johnathan needs to know times of planning meetings
Johnathan needs to go home and study his Hebrew a little more
Johnathan needs To go To A nut house or something.
Johnathan needs a trenchcoat for his play by tomorrow!
Johnathan needs to stop crying about everything.
heh!!!!!
http://www.geocaching.com/track/details.aspx?id=64037
that's funny as hell!!!!
Kitch needs a f*%king good slap in the face.
KITCH NEEDS SOME TLC
kitch needs a bath and shower
Kitch needs to change his tactics
Steph needs to find a missing mother and child
Steph needs to make a decision on her man
Steph needs a makeover
Steph needs ben's old cot in the garage.
Bwaaaah!
"Lost" stuff for me2....
Ares needs Xena's help to restore his godly powers
ARES Needs a break
Ares needs to kill Gnutella!
and my favorite:
ares needs the ability to actually communicate
Jason needs your micro-cash
Jason needs care 3 hours a day, 5 days a week
Jason needs to push a button at the co-lo
Jason needs to take a long swim in Lake Jason
Jason needs to consume a lot of protein
hehehe
but you can keep the protein
but you missed...
Jason needs to diet because he has become too fat.
Jason needs to SHUT UP when he's a moderator about his opinions
Jason needs a new job
Jason needs to put on his shirt, overalls, shoes and socks.
Jason needs to crap his pitch fork and he is off for a fun filled evening
I didn't know we were so needy, ares... Jason3 is gonnaq have to altavista his needs (SORRY)
lovin' that one!