This is a monthly reminder. Knowing Newport looks forward to sharing and discussing your ideas. There are now 235 (as of 9/1/2005) subscribers to the Knowing...
KnowingNewport@yahoog...
Oct 1, 2005 3:30 pm
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Teachers do not run budgets....... school department business managers do. Maggie Martin...
The Heisenberg Principle is an important part of thermodynamics, and quantum dynamics in general. I hate to see it cheapened, although it might have some ...
Mike-- Your "Knowing Newport" monthly review of KN purpose and rules etc. are good to see. For the sake of full disclosure,I offer two suggestions, which I...
Bruce Lang
bruce.lang@...
Oct 2, 2005 1:00 pm
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Can't we just copy/paste the articles we discuss, here into a message? "Annie"...
I agree with Bruce Lang. It is easier to follow what is going on if we have names, I have already got handles mixed up myself, which was uncomfortable for me,...
I strongly agree. The identity of the originator is sometimes just as important as the message. Knowing Newport should not be a "closed shop" of townie...
John McCain
jmcc@...
Oct 3, 2005 2:44 am
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every submission should include name of author. I personally ignore those (KN or not) which don't. I feel those too ashamed to identify themselves, don't...
Re: the emerging desire of KN readers to know more about the background of KN posters ... 1. I solicit feedback on the appended draft template 2. I propose to...
Aaaah!!! the difference is too subtle, for me. Is that why we still to this day do not know IF the schools has a fiscal deficit/surplus/whatever/don't ask. Nor...
You'd think that in a high performing city government .... * a city survey would actually be completed in time so the results might actually influence the...
I like Mike's template idea. There is a problem with simply encouraging people to let us know of affiliations related to the item. Some people don't recognize...
With respect to the issue of identifying the authors of Knowing Newport postings, I would suggest that Knowing Newport use an approach similar to that employed...
In reply to Justin McLaughlin The need for stating your background is not to enhance your reputation. In fact it is the opposite. For example a person who...
And wouldn't you think The Mayor would have something to say now and then? Newport to John! John, come in, John? Mayor? How's your golf game? Family good?...
Just a note to let everyone know that if typing such background information seems a little tedious you can create a "macro" to automate it. In Microsoft...
I cannot see why any more information would be necessary then: Name address voter taxpayer Peter Goff 21 Division Street Reg. voter & taxpayer ++++++++...
dgoff8929@...
Oct 4, 2005 1:04 pm
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Just for the sake of numbers, I agree with not allowing people to post anonymously. It's nice to know who's who. Annie (Annie-Alice Scaduto)...
I believe if you have something to say, you should sign it. Jim Perrier Newport, RI +++++++++ MODERATOR COMMENT +++++++++ Jim gets the final comment on this...
Since the purpose of this board (form) is to exchange ideas, not identify people, what is the rush to all of a sudden unveil the identity of the people...
I disagree with Peter Goff. He says name, address, voter, taxpayer is all we need to know. I think Newport Teachers, Policemen, and Firefighters should...
To JML 1962 (whomever you are): This is a forum with some limitations and perhaps there is an analogy with letters to the editor and op ed pieces in most...
Robwalk34@...
Oct 5, 2005 12:49 pm
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It is interesting that JML19621 took the adversarial approach to Knowing Newport.....she/he/it seemed to promote the idea that the forum is a way to diminish...
*After nationwide search, council finds new manager in City Hall* *Acting City Manager Edward V. Lavallee gets the job offer.* *01:00 AM EDT on Wednesday,...
Dear Mike, Sorry for the lateness of part III but current events keep me rewriting paragraphs. The "Brian Moore deal" from last Wednesday was another beauty. ...
I think the recent posting from JLM69121 is a good example of why anonymous submissions should be ignored. Apart from the fact that the words "JML196121" do...
Mr. Lavallee 1. Please take a good look at how Portland, Or and Charleston SC service the public. They each have a Neighborhood Services manager on staff. ...
Ed grab the city by the horns because the city is floudering with no leadership or direction. What are you goals for the city and how do you envision the ...
Be your own person and don't be a rubber stamp for the City Council. Insist on better performance from within some of the ineffective city departments and give...
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