Year: 2008
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John F. Burns Reporting on the Imposition of Martial Law in Poland, December 1981 – June 1982
I think it’s well-known that I am a fan of John F. Burns. The other day I got an email from a student at the University of Warsaw looking for his reporting from Poland after the imposition of martial law there in 1981. So I dug up the stories out of TimesSelect and copy/ pasted…
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No Pho For You, Seattle
Here’s word of an enforcement action from our friends in public health in Seattle: Pho Hoa Bihn Vietnamese Noodle located at 4732 Rainier Ave S, Seattle was closed by a Public Health food inspector on Nov. 28, 2008 at 4:20 pm due to a sewage backup in the establishment which is an imminent health hazard. …
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War of ’04 Filming in Boston
Anyone in Boston seen this film being made? If so, where and when? Dear Resident: This letter is to inform you that on November10th the Locations Department of The Jersey Production Company will hold a meeting to discuss filming in South Boston. The meeting is taking place at the Patrick Gavin Middle School, 215 Dorchester…
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CAPS Meeting for Beat 1411
Here’s some news from our friends at CAPS: The CAPS meetings for BEAT 1411 are always held at Resurrection Church located at 3045 N. Francisco. BEAT 1411 always meets on the 3rd Monday @ 7pm @ Resurrection Church. You can also contact the CAPS office directly to confirm meeting date and time. The phone number…
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173 Brand-New Housing Units Offered in New York City
Here’s some news from our friends at the NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development: 137 Newly Constructed Apartments for Rent in the Bedford-Stuyvesant Section of Brooklyn Atlantic Avenue Apartments is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for 137 affordable housing rental apartments under construction at 1825 Atlantic Avenue in the Bedford-Stuyvesant…