I don't know, call me crazy, but what are the chances that she, or someone from the JCPA, reads this thread?

Doesn't your "miserable old parking lady" now know exactly who you are and your propensity for publicly ridiculing her for basically just doing her job?

Might've made you feel better, but this is Jersey City.

(You do get credit for feeding a block of meters - that at least was worthy of a bit of good karma.)

Like any reasonable small business owner, I work the fees that credit card companies charge into my overall product charge. More than 70% of my customers use credit cards to pay for their purchases.

I would never think to add an additional 4% charge to cover these costs, just like I would never add an extra fee for bags, insurance, cost of materials, etc.

Just like I don't use gas stations that charge extra for credit card use, I won't visit a store that would tack on a 4% fee that should already be considered a cost of doing business in 2013.

In the daytime hours, you won't have a problem. You're walking along a very busy highway (truck and car) along the main shopping corridor of Bayonne. There is also a Shop N Stop, a movie theatre, a Dunkin Donuts etc. along the corridor.

Just cross at the lights and you'll be fine. I'd say it's more like a 20-minute walk, though.

And another victim steps forward...

From NJ.com:

As officials lodge a second sexual assault charge against a Jersey City music teacher and violinist, The Jersey Journal has learned that the teacher is accused under his legal name but is widely known in the community as Muhammad Bilal.

Henry Granderson -- Bilal -- was charged earlier this week with raping an 8-year-old student in his Bergen Avenue studio in the presence of her 5-year-old sister. Today, Granderson is accused of sexually assaulting another student, a 10-year-old girl, officials said.

Granderson, 61, who lives at the same address as his Studio 676 School of Violin and Fine Arts on Bergen Avenue, was charged last night with sexual assault by contact, endangering the welfare of the 10-year-old and child abuse, Hudson County Deputy First Assistant Prosecutor Debra Simon said this afternoon.

Additional information on the new allegations was not immediately available. The investigation leading to the new charges was triggered by an anonymous phone call, Simon said.

Under the name Bilal, Granderson performed at the inauguration ceremonies of Jersey City Mayor Jerramiah Healy and the late former mayor Glenn D. Cunningham, while he has led his students at jazz concerts and student piano recitals at Jersey City?s Miller Branch Library on a number of occasions ? library officials stressed he is not a library employee ? as well as at the International Cultural Festival in Newport.

Studio 676?s website says it is the largest and best violin school in New Jersey, offering an early-childhood educational curriculum. ?We have children as young as 2 years old participating in our program,? the website says.

The Jersey Journal profiled Granderson in August 2007, where he said it was a ?genetic calling? for members of his family to play the violin.

"It's a dangerous instrument to put out there in the public," he joked at the time. "For me, and just about every member of my family, it's been a vehicle that strengthens the right side of the brain."

Earlier this week Granderson was charged with two counts of aggravated sexual assault on the 8-year-old, and one count each of child abuse and endangering the welfare of a child for each of the sisters. His bail was set at $400,000 cash or bond for the earlier charges.

The alleged molestation of the 8-year-old occurred over a two-year period in Granderson?s home, said Simon, who would not say how those allegations came to the attention of law enforcement. Simon said the 8-year-old was one of Granderson?s students, but she did not know if the 5-year-old was a student as well.

Link to Article - NJ.COM

Jumba has lymphoma...from NJ.com (link below)

JEFFERSON ? Is the end near?

More than a year fighting would come to a close if Gary and Susan Kolb were forced to forfeit their two dogs, labeled "potentially dangerous" by the state, on Jan. 17.

Susan Kolb told NJ.com Saturday night she recently received a letter from Prosecutor James LaSala calling the couple back to court for the forfeiture hearing.

The Jefferson couple had recently struck a deal with LaSala to hold off such a hearing, which could result in the dogs' eventual death, until their criminal cases had been resolved.

"I thought we had a deal in place," Kolb said. "I don't know what this is."

Neither LaSala nor the Kolbs' lawyer, Robert Dunn, could immediately be reached for comment Sunday.

Jefferson seized the Kolbs' dogs ? two 100-plus-pound African Boerbels, Jumba and Imani, who allegedly attacked several people in Jersey City in 2008 and 2009 ? when Gary Kolb was allegedly caught by police walking one of them without a muzzle, violating a court order, in October 2011.

Gary and Susan Kolb each are facing contempt of court charges, which could land each of them in jail for up to 18 months. The Kolbs also allegedly violated a different court order when they agreed to move the dogs to California, but were found with them more than a year later in their Jersey City apartment. They have pleaded not guilty.

The deal with LaSala to push back the forfeiture motion was contingent on the Kolbs paying Jefferson the $12,000 the prosecutor said the township racked up housing the dogs in two payments ? one on Nov. 27, the other on Jan. 27. The Kolbs made the first payment despite missing the deadline by a few days.

The deal's other sticking point: that the dogs remain in housing LaSala deemed suitable. The African Boerbels were recently relocated to the Jefferson Township pound after the Andover facility at which they were staying went broke and closed.

LaSala has said the dogs posed too great a threat to township's animal control officer and pound volunteers to remain at the shelter long-term, and that at least two of the alternatives the Kolbs have suggested wouldn't work.

On Saturday, Susan Kolb said Jumba was recently diagnosed with lymphoma, a form of cancer.

"I hope we can get him out before he dies," said Kolb, who also said Imani was sick.

Susan Kolb said LaSala has rejected offers the couple has made to move the dogs to facilities in Green and Hackettstown. The prosecutor has said he hoped to move them to an out-of-state shelter, and that he didn't want to see the dogs euthanized, but would move ahead if a suitable location for the pair couldn't be found.

The couple plans to start a nonprofit aimed a helping "dog owners save their dogs," Susan Kolb said in an email

LINK TO STORY - NJ.COM - JAN. 6, 2013

Here's another idea; do you have an American Express card? You can pay the charge then dispute it with your AMEX customer service rep. They will put the charge on hold while the issue is investigated. They will hold the tow company liable, especially if they accept American Express. Just an idea.

In the meantime, here's the law from NJ (check out the comment about multi-resident facilities:)

Towing from private property
Unattended cars cannot be towed from private parking lots, unless:
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There is a sign, no smaller than 36" high by 36" wide, posted at vehicular entrances to the property stating:


1.
The purposes for which parking is authorized;

2.
The times when parking is permitted;

3.
That unauthorized parking is prohibited and
unauthorized vehicles will be towed at the owner's expense;

4.
The name of, and contact information for, the towing company and the address of the storage facility?which must be secure and located within a reasonable distance of the property?to which the
vehicle will be towed;

5.
The charges for towing and storage and the times during which the vehicle may be redeemed; and

6.
Contact information for the Division of Consumer Affairs (1-800-242-5846).

The property owner and the towing company have a contract for the towing and the property owner has authorized the towing company to remove the particular vehicle.


The requirements do not apply to a single-family home or an owner-occupied multi-unit structure, and the signage requirements are different for a residential community with clearly marked assigned spaces for residents.

Unlawful practices for towing companies
The Act prohibits towing companies from the following:


Failing to release a vehicle hooked or lifted, but not actually removed from private property, upon request of the vehicle's owner;

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Trolling (cruising) for vehicles parked without authorzation;

Paying for information about vehicles parked without
authorization;

Refusing to accept an insurance company check or a debit card, charge card, credit card or check for towing or storage services, if the towing company ordinarily accepts such payment at its place of business;

Charging for a towing or storage service not on the Division's schedule of services; and

Charging an unreasonable or excessive fee.

Towing and storage charges:
The towing company's fees must be reasonable.

A reasonable fee is considered one that is no more than 25% greater than the company's fee for the same consensual (vehicle-owner approved) towing services, or no more than 50% above the fees charged by other towing companies in the community for the same towing services without the vehicle owner's permission.

Towing and storage charges cannot exceed rates set by town ordinance.

Vehicle Storage
The Act requires that after a vehicle is towed:

The vehicle must be stored in a secure facility;

The facility's business office must be open to the public between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. at least five days a week; and

A towing company must make reasonable accommodation for after-hours release of stored vehicles. The towing company may charge for after-hours release.


http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/ocp/towing.htm

Ugh, this is a terrible battle to fight. As a past "warrior" keep basic records (dates and longevity) of your days without heat. Don't even give your landlord a break if he doesn't fix the heat tomorrow. His responsibility is to fix that immediately OR provide you with a remedy (reduced rent, paid space heaters) to make sure you are comfortable. Four days without heat is inexcusable.

I had a landlord that did this to me through a horribly long and freezing winter. I ended up breaking my lease and taking them to court when he held my security as a penalty.

I had records to show that there was an unresolved no-heat issue and I won. I didn't call the no-heat hotline and I really should have.

Here's a good link for tenant's rights:

TENANT'S RIGHTS - REFER TO HABITABILITY

Thanksgiving
By Edgar Albert Guest

Gettin? together to smile an? rejoice,
An? eatin? an? laughin? with folks of your choice;
An? kissin? the girls an? declarin? that they
Are growin? more beautiful day after day;
Chattin? an? braggin? a bit with the men,
Buildin? the old family circle again;
Livin? the wholesome an? old-fashioned cheer,
Just for awhile at the end of the year.

Greetings fly fast as we crowd through the door
And under the old roof we gather once more
Just as we did when the youngsters were small;
Mother?s a little bit grayer, that?s all.
Father?s a little bit older, but still
Ready to romp an? to laugh with a will.
Here we are back at the table again
Tellin? our stories as women an? men.

Bowed are our heads for a moment in prayer;
Oh, but we?re grateful an? glad to be there.
Home from the east land an? home from the west,
Home with the folks that are dearest an? best.
Out of the sham of the cities afar
We?ve come for a time to be just what we are.
Here we can talk of ourselves an? be frank,
Forgettin? position an? station an? rank.

Give me the end of the year an? its fun
When most of the plannin? an? toilin? is done;
Bring all the wanderers home to the nest,
Let me sit down with the ones I love best,
Hear the old voices still ringin? with song,
See the old faces unblemished by wrong,
See the old table with all of its chairs
An? I?ll put soul in my Thanksgivin? prayers.

I filed online and called the 800-number to check on the status of my application and to ask some follow-up questions.

After following all of the prompts, an automated message "told" me that I would hear from FEMA in two weeks and that the lines were busy with "other callers." I was then disconnected.

I wanted to visit an office today to hopefully get my questions answered, and they're closed due to rain? Really?

You would think with more potential storm damage is on the way, they would man their offices even more.

Click here for election results with Hudson County totals:

http://www.hudsoncountyclerk.org/cgi-bin/election.pl

Right now (8:55pm):

Jersey City Ward F Council Unexp. (Non Partisan)
8/31 25.81%

Vote Count Percent
NP - Tyrone BALLON 136 7.38%
NP - Debbie WALKER 59 3.20%
NP - Michele MASSEY 648 35.18%
NP - Diane COLEMAN 999 54.23%
Personal Choice 0 0.00%
Total 1,842 100.00%

+1 for Podewitz Deli 400 Central Avenue (201) 659-5410
Great hearty American delicatessen and grocery store.

Also Gino's Pizza on Central (right near Podewitz) is great for pizza and basic Italian items (delicious zuppe de pesce). It has a fun Jersey-esque vibe if you sit in the booth area for a while and people watch. They also have a separate dining room area.

I also liked the bakery (forgot the name - Goeherig's?) at the top of Central Avenue. Don't know if it's still in business.

I picked this up on NJ.com:

If you have any news or want to report a problem with your voting experience, contact David Chmiel at dchmiel@nj.com

The American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey plans to file an emergency petition asking a state Superior Court judge to intervene because of problems with e-mail voting in Essex County.

"You've got people who are trying to utilize this e-mail or fax voting capabilities the state has said they are entitled to," said Alexander Shalom, policy counsel for the ACLU. "The counties are so overwhelmed with these requests, they are not able to reply. People have e-mailed in requests to get ballots and they are not hearing back."

Shalom said he is seeking a court order allowing people to write their votes on a blank piece of paper and submit them as absentee ballots. The ACLU has received about 25 complaints through phone calls and social media from people having trouble getting a ballot by e-mail statewide.

In Hudson County, officials also experienced widespread voting problems, according to Rutgers Law professor Penny Venetis.

?The servers are crashing because of the overwhelming request for electronic ballots," Venetis said. "People who shouldn?t be requesting them are requesting them."

The Hudson County Clerk's Office could not immediately be reached for comment. But Venetis said she heard of the problems through people calling various election help hotlines. Venetis said the Hudson County clerk had received 2,000 ballot requests before their servers crashed.

?It?s very, very problematic. It just shows electronic voting is a bad idea,? she said. ?In addition to it being very unsecure, the system cannot accommodate electronically-submitted ballots. Paper ballots are the way to go. We know those can be processed.?

Visit NJ.com throughout the day for more information as it becomes available.

The American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey plans to file an emergency petition asking a state Superior Court judge to intervene because of problems with e-mail voting in Essex County.

"You've got people who are trying to utilize this e-mail or fax voting capabilities the state has said they are entitled to," said Alexander Shalom, policy counsel for the ACLU. "The counties are so overwhelmed with these requests, they are not able to reply. People have e-mailed in requests to get ballots and they are not hearing back."

Shalom said he is seeking a court order allowing people to write their votes on a blank piece of paper and submit them as absentee ballots. The ACLU has received about 25 complaints through phone calls and social media from people having trouble getting a ballot by e-mail statewide.

In Hudson County, officials also experienced widespread voting problems, according to Rutgers Law professor Penny Venetis.

?The servers are crashing because of the overwhelming request for electronic ballots," Venetis said. "People who shouldn?t be requesting them are requesting them."

The Hudson County Clerk's Office could not immediately be reached for comment. But Venetis said she heard of the problems through people calling various election help hotlines. Venetis said the Hudson County clerk had received 2,000 ballot requests before their servers crashed.

?It?s very, very problematic. It just shows electronic voting is a bad idea,? she said. ?In addition to it being very unsecure, the system cannot accommodate electronically-submitted ballots. Paper ballots are the way to go. We know those can be processed.?

Visit NJ.com throughout the day for more information as it becomes available.

The American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey plans to file an emergency petition asking a state Superior Court judge to intervene because of problems with e-mail voting in Essex County.

"You've got people who are trying to utilize this e-mail or fax voting capabilities the state has said they are entitled to," said Alexander Shalom, policy counsel for the ACLU. "The counties are so overwhelmed with these requests, they are not able to reply. People have e-mailed in requests to get ballots and they are not hearing back."

Shalom said he is seeking a court order allowing people to write their votes on a blank piece of paper and submit them as absentee ballots. The ACLU has received about 25 complaints through phone calls and social media from people having trouble getting a ballot by e-mail statewide.

In Hudson County, officials also experienced widespread voting problems, according to Rutgers Law professor Penny Venetis.

?The servers are crashing because of the overwhelming request for electronic ballots," Venetis said. "People who shouldn?t be requesting them are requesting them."

The Hudson County Clerk's Office could not immediately be reached for comment. But Venetis said she heard of the problems through people calling various election help hotlines. Venetis said the Hudson County clerk had received 2,000 ballot requests before their servers crashed.

?It?s very, very problematic. It just shows electronic voting is a bad idea,? she said. ?In addition to it being very unsecure, the system cannot accommodate electronically-submitted ballots. Paper ballots are the way to go. We know those can be processed.?

Visit NJ.com throughout the day for more information as it becomes available.

The American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey plans to file an emergency petition asking a state Superior Court judge to intervene because of problems with e-mail voting in Essex County.

"You've got people who are trying to utilize this e-mail or fax voting capabilities the state has said they are entitled to," said Alexander Shalom, policy counsel for the ACLU. "The counties are so overwhelmed with these requests, they are not able to reply. People have e-mailed in requests to get ballots and they are not hearing back."

Shalom said he is seeking a court order allowing people to write their votes on a blank piece of paper and submit them as absentee ballots. The ACLU has received about 25 complaints through phone calls and social media from people having trouble getting a ballot by e-mail statewide.

In Hudson County, officials also experienced widespread voting problems, according to Rutgers Law professor Penny Venetis.

?The servers are crashing because of the overwhelming request for electronic ballots," Venetis said. "People who shouldn?t be requesting them are requesting them."

The Hudson County Clerk's Office could not immediately be reached for comment. But Venetis said she heard of the problems through people calling various election help hotlines. Venetis said the Hudson County clerk had received 2,000 ballot requests before their servers crashed.

?It?s very, very problematic. It just shows electronic voting is a bad idea,? she said. ?In addition to it being very unsecure, the system cannot accommodate electronically-submitted ballots. Paper ballots are the way to go. We know those can be processed.?

Visit NJ.com throughout the day for more information as it becomes available.

http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/ ... html#incart_river_default

Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy

-- NJ Residents Getting Sick from Using Grills Indoors --

Dr. Bruce Ruck, Director, Drug Information and Professional Education

New Jersey Poison Information and Education System (NJPIES)

BREAKING NEWS: Serious illness reported to the NJ Poison Experts from using charcoal grills indoors to cook with or heat homes.

(Newark, NJ) ? November 5, 2012 ?Experts at the NJ Poison Center are warning residents against the use of charcoal grills in the home. Over the weekend, two (2) people were admitted to a NJ hospital after using a charcoal grill in the house for the purpose of either cooking with it or using it to heat their home. Both were suffering from significant carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. One resident was barely responsive when emergency services arrived; both adults required the use of hyperbaric oxygen.

According to Bruce Ruck, Pharm.D., Director of Drug Information and Professional Education of the NJ Poison Center, these were not the only two (2) NJ residents that have required medical attention due to carbon monoxide poisoning from using gas generators or charcoal grills indoors or too close to the home since Hurricane Sandy touched down in the state last Monday. Dr. Ruck also reminds residents not to use gas powered generators in the home, garage or near an open window. The NJ Poison Experts have received several similar calls over the past week from around the state.

Portable gas powered generators flew off of the shelves over the past few days. Many new generator owners may not realize the potential dangers of the incorrect use of these units. These units produce high concentrations of carbon monoxide and if not properly placed or installed can cause carbon monoxide buildup and tragedy.

? Do not bring portable gas powered generators into the home or garage!

? Do not place portable gas powered generators outside near any open windows.

Portable heaters, stoves and lighting made for camping burn fuel and produce carbon monoxide:

? Do not use propane stoves or lights, kerosene camping stoves or charcoal grills into the house or garage

? Never cook with charcoal indoors.


If you suspect carbon monoxide poisoning, take immediate action:

? Exit the house/building immediately. Do not waste time opening windows to ?air? it out; this will delay your escape and cause you to breathe in more possibly dangerous fumes.

? Contact your local fire department or gas company.

? Call the NJ Poison Experts, 800-222-1222, for immediate treatment advice. DO not waste time looking for information on the internet about carbon monoxide poisoning. Call us for fast, free and accurate information.



Safe Use/Storage of Gasoline

? Do not siphon gas from one place to another:

o Swallowing gas and getting it into your lungs can cause significant injury.

? Do not store extra cans or jugs of gas in the home and only use approved gas containers:

o In addition to being a fire hazard, gas fumes can cause someone to develop nausea vomiting and headaches.



Loss of Power to Refrigerator/Freezer

With the potential threat of power outages, it is important to be careful about food stored in refrigerators and freezers.

? Fill freezers to capacity, but refrigerators need room for air to circulate

? Refrigerators/freezers will sustain proper temperatures if not opened. Plan opening of either for as few times and as short a period of time as possible.



Help is Just a Phone Call Away!



Our Center is Fully Staffed and Prepared to Answer Your Questions throughout the Cleanup of Hurricane Sandy and any other future storms heading our way.



If you suspect carbon monoxide poisoning, or have questions about the safety of an item in your home, call the NJ Poison Experts at (1-800-222-1222). They are always here to help with accidents or questions involving medicines, chemicals or household products, etc. Help is available in over 150 languages; 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year. Program the Poison Help line (800-222-1222) into your cell phone and post it near your home and office phones too. There are no silly questions and trained medical staff are always available to answer a question, quell a fear, provide advice, or intervene to get emergency services on site and prepped to provide the needed protocol in the fastest response time. When in doubt, check it out - Prevention is truly the best possible medicine.

Sorry - don't know how to post photos on the new site, but this before/after photo of a bridge in Seaside Heights is amazing - and it's not even raining yet!

http://pbs.twimg.com/media/A6VnParCMAEtRN0.jpg

Source: Hoboken411.com

Jersey City Public Schools are closed tomorrow.

This is also from the JCBOE website:

THE FOLLOWING SCHOOLS WILL SERVE AS SHELTERS DURING THE STORM ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2012:

MS 4, MS 7, PS 17, PS 38, Martin Center, and Dickinson HS Gym

All JCPS Scheduled Field Trips for Monday, October 29 and Tuesday, October 30, 2012, are Canceled.

Mayor Bloomberg just announced mandatory evacuations of low lying Zone A residents in NYC including Battery Park City. He also closed all public schools on Monday in NYC. This is due to the anticipated 6 to 11-foot surge that is now expected.

Smart reminders from NJ Poison Control Center about carbon monoxide poisoning & food spoilage risks;

Safety Tips to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning During Bad Weather:

1. Do not bring portable gas powered generator into the home or garage - Do not place them outside near any open windows.
2. Do not bring other gas powered equipment, propane stoves, or charcoal grills into the house or garage.
3. Never cook with charcoal indoors.
4. Check the batteries on your carbon monoxide detector. If you don?t have a detector, install one before the bad weather hits.
5. Keep your home well ventilated. If need be, keep a window slightly cracked to allow air flow.
6. Do not idle a car in a closed garage. Once you pull in, immediately turn off the engine.
7. Have a flash light and/or candles and matches at the ready.

Safety Tips to Prevent Food Spoilage During a Power Outage:

1. In preparing for a power outage, make the temperature colder than usual on both freezers and refrigerators to prolong the cold after a power outage.
2. During a power outage, keep the refrigerator and freezer doors closed and open them only when necessary.
3. Place a refrigerator thermometer in the center of the middle shelf and check the temperature. If it has risen to 45 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, discard any potentially spoiled foods. Such foods include meat, poultry, fish, dairy and egg products, soft cheese, cooked beans, cooked rice, cooked potatoes, cooked pasta, potato salad, custard and pudding.
4. When power is restored, allow time for the refrigerator to reach below 40 degrees Fahrenheit before restocking.
5. "When in doubt, throw it out!"

If you suspect Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Take Immediate Action:
1. Exit the house/building immediately. Do not waste time opening windows to ?air? it out; this will delay your escape and cause you to breathe in more dangerous fumes.
2. Contact your local fire department.
3. Call the NJ Poison Experts, 800-222-1222, for immediate treatment advice. Do not waste time looking for information on the internet about carbon monoxide poisoning. Call us for fast, free and accurate information.


If you suspect carbon monoxide poisoning, or have questions about the safety of an item in your home, call the NJ Poison Experts at (1-800-222-1222). They are always here to help with accidents or questions involving medicines, chemicals or household products, etc. Help is available in over 150 languages; 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year. Program the Poison Help line (800-222-1222) into your cell phone and post it near your home and office phones too. There are no silly questions and trained medical staff are always available to answer a question, quell a fear, provide advice, or intervene to get emergency services on site
and prepped to provide the needed protocol in the fastest response time.

Just found this storm prep list - just in case - don't forget the pets!

BEVERAGES

Water: A gallon per person, per day, enough for seven days. Or if you buy the bottles, that's eight 16-ounce bottles per person or 56 bottles for seven days.

Juice: Juice and enhanced waters in boxes and plastic bottles.

Milk: Powdered or shelf-stable, in single-serving boxes. (Store more water if you are planning to use powdered milk.)

Alcohol: In general, don't. A glass of wine may calm the nerves but too much will cloud judgment.

Caffeine: Canned coffee drinks or energy drinks such as Red Bull.

SNACK FOOD

Crackers: For snacking or eating with cheese and cold cuts from the fridge just after power goes out.

Fruit: Single-serving fruit cups and applesauce. When a storm is a few days away, buy apples and oranges.

Healthier snacks: Granola bars, Fruit Roll-Ups, dried fruit, rice cakes, nuts and trail mix offer nutrition and have a long shelf life.

Comfort food: You might as well buy the Twinkies (or Pop-Tarts, doughnuts, Nutter Butters or Little Debbies). You know you're going to crave them.

MEALS

Canned soups, chili, vegetables, stews: They can be eaten cold but can also be heated in a pot on the grill.

Cereal: Vitamin-fortified cereal can be eaten dry or with boxed or powdered milk.

Preserved meats: Beef jerky is high-protein, low-carb and good for diabetics. Canned tuna, chicken, even Spam, also provide protein.

Condiments: Mayonnaise is generally a no-no because of refrigeration issues, but buy the smallest jar you can and make tuna or chicken salad. Look for condiments - ketchup, hot sauce, mustard, relish, salt and pepper - in individual packets.

MUST-HAVES

Supplies: Garbage bags and ties, paper towels, wipes, fuel (charcoal, lighter fluid, matches) or a full propane tank for the grill, hand sanitizer. Don't forget the manual can opener. Plastic wrap or storage containers.

Tableware: Paper plates, napkins and paper or plastic cups; plastic forks, knives and spoons; a couple of serving spoons, forks and knives for food preparation and serving.

Pet food: Food and drink for your pets, and their familiar dishes. Vitamins and medications.

Remember, these cops are not being taken away from their "regular" duties on the street for these assignments.

These are JC officers who otherwise would have a day off and are filling extra time by getting a side job in security. They just happen to wear their uniform while doing so. Contractors or building owners pay their costs fully - not taxpayers.

If you are having an event, large delivery or require security (think BJ's or ShopRite), you too can hire your very own JC cop.

Just tried to create a new post under "Crime & Safety" - I submitted it, but it didn't appear. I tried it twice with the same results. Also, the usual link icons didn't appear when I tried to post.

A 13-year-old Jersey City boy followed a girl, 13, into a Pershing Field bathroom Sunday afternoon and attempted to sexually assault her, police said.

The boy, of Prospect Street, was charged on Monday with sexual contact and criminal attempted sex assault after the girl reported the incident at her school.

The girl told school officials that when she went into the bathroom at Pershing Field in the Heights, the boy threw her on the bathroom floor and started groping and kissing her, police reports said. The boy then tried to unzip his pants, police reports said. The report did not say how the girl thwarted the attack.

The boy was arrested later that day and he was released to the custody on his older brother, reports said.

http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/20 ... attempt.html#incart_river

rock spider
English
Noun

rock spider (plural rock spiders)

(Australian, slang, prison slang) A pedophile or child molester.
(South Africa) A Boer or Afrikaner.

http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/rock_spider

UNION COUNTY ? A Jersey City man was arrested Tuesday morning and charged with several counts of endangering the welfare of a minor after he allegedly initiated an inappropriate online relationship with a teenage girl from Union County, Prosecutor Theodore J. Romankow announced.

Paul Kleinman, 33, is currently charged with one count of second degree luring, one count of second degree endangering the welfare of a minor and one count of third degree endangering the welfare of a minor.

Investigators allege that Kleinman first contacted a 15-year-old girl on the website MeetMe.Com on Sept. 29. The defendant claimed to be 26-years-old and proceeded to contact the victim on her Facebook page and obtained her phone number, said Romankow. The defendant allegedly began asking the victim to send naked photographs of herself and to meet him to have sex.

The victim?s parent discovered the messages and reported it to their local police department on Oct. 1, said Romankow. Detectives Rich Gregory and Paul Han of the Union County Prosecutor?s Office and Sgt. Ted Dima of the Roselle Park Police Department continued with the investigation, during which Kleinman allegedly sent nude photographs of himself to the victim?s online account.

He was arrested at his home by the Union County Prosecutor?s Office and the Roselle Park Police Department and taken to the Union County Jail. He was being held on $100,000 bail.

?The officers working this case put a strong amount of time and effort into the investigation and ensured the defendant did not have the opportunity to further victimize this victim and other children,? said Romankow.

This remains an active investigation. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact Det. Paul Han at 1-908-965-3809 or Sgt. Ted Dima at 1-908-245-2300

These criminal charges are mere accusations. The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Read more: http://njtoday.net/2012/10/17/jersey- ... ude-photos/#ixzz29lvAgmEk

This article mentions he lives on Dudley Street:
http://www.nj.com/union/index.ssf/201 ... y_man_charged_with_s.html

Ahh, invoking the old black bear defense. Interesting how they conveniently forgot to mention the fact that their dogs attacked multiple people and caused serious injury:


Source: http://www.savenjdogs.com/ourstory.htm

We are seeking donations to rescue our dogs Jumba and Imani

And Here's why we don't have the money we need and why we need your help

Because, in order to get the dogs out of the Jersey City shelter they were in, we agreed to:1.
Move our family from Jersey City, New Jersey, to Morris County, New Jersey ($7500.00)

2.
Purchase potentially dangerous dog licenses ($600.00 dollars for each dog for each year for each town )


3.
Erect a 6 ft fence in the backyard ($3000.00)

4.
Get the dogs tattooed ($250.00 for each dog) even though they are already micro-chipped.


5.
Take the dogs to a dog behavorist ($450.00 for each dog)

6.
Walk Jumba and Imani with short leashes and muzzles which we gladly agreed to and did.


Now we have to defend ourselves from the contempt charges stemming from Jumba dislodging his muzzle...almost 8 months ago.


How much will it cost?

These charges carry a one year sentence, despite the fact no one was injured and the dog had the muzzle off his face for about a minute.

In fact, I had the muzzle in my hand...and was about to put it back on Jumba, when I was confronted by a policeman in an unmarked car that was parked in an unlit, wooded area at 6 am and asked if I was "Baldwin".

It was dark, too dark for me to see to immediately replace the muzzle. And I was concerned that there were bears in the area.

However, I asked the policeman if I should replace the muzzle. He said no, just walk the dogs home. I did as he asked and now we are facing contempt.

But nonetheless, our lawyer is telling us it will cost us another $20,000 to defend ourselves.

Why were Jumba and Imani wearing muzzles?

Because instead of going to Trial, we agreed to a settlement which declared the dogs potentially dangerous.

Do muzzles come off ?

Absolutely.

Are some harder to get off than others?

Yes.

Did we know which muzzles were the best ones to use?

No.

Were we told or did we agree to purchase a specific kind of muzzle for either dog?

No.

In addition, the only muzzles that the pet stores in our area sold were nylon muzzles. These muzzles even have pictures of dogs that look like Boerboels on the plastic packaging.

The good thing about these muzzles is they look less frightening to people than wire basket muzzles.

However, dogs actually prefer wire basket muzzles, because they allow the dog to pant and to drink water (which is how dogs regulate their body temperature). But we didn't know this at the time.

The other problem that nylon muzzles have, which we later found out, is that they are easier for dogs to dislodge.

And like you, (unless you're a professional dog trainer or breeder of large dogs) I thought a muzzle was a muzzle... like a leash was a leash.

In fact, it wasn't until I did a google search and also talked to a professional Boerboel breeder that I found out which muzzles were the best to use.

And yet, both my wife Susan and myself are still being charged with contempt. And our dogs are locked up in a kennel...with nothing to look at but four walls, and no place to run or exercise...why?

So we're asking for your help.

We are being accused of contempt of Court which carries up to a year in jail, and Jumba and Imani face a life of imprisonment or worse, because Jumba was able to pull his muzzle down.

Why did he pull his muzzle down?

Because as I said he sensed black bears.

How do we know this?
1.
According to New Jersey State officials human and bear encounters were on the rise in Fall of 2011, when this happened.

2.
In fact, that very morning we saw a mother black bear and her two cubs on our lawn.

3.
A couple of days later New Jersey authorized its 2nd consecutive yearly black bear hunt. This hadn't happened in over 40 years.


Again, this was at 5:30 in the morning on garbage collection day when bears are actively looking for food, when it was pitch black outside and there were no people around...so how is this contemptuous?

We are accused of a crime which defies logic, or motivation.

However, the only way we can get our dogs back is by going through with a Trial. And as you know lawyers cost money.

We believe our rights as Americans have been violated and our dogs have been seized and impounded without due process.

It has already cost us ten of thousands of dollars but just like you, our dogs are part of our family. We have to save them.

We were formally indicted on May 14, 2012. The Trial will be scheduled some time in the Fall. The next Court date is a pre-Trial hearing on June 21, 2012 ...and all this time our dogs will remain imprisoned.

We need money to pay for a lawyer, so we can defend ourselves, win, and save our dogs.

If you're a dog lover or have ever been wrongly accused of anything...you understand what we are going through. If you've ever fought a traffic or parking ticket you know how unjust the system can be... so please help us now.

Jumba and Imani's lives depend on your generosity...please don't turn your back on them or us.

We ask your support to fight this fight, not just for our dogs, - but for all dogs... especially dogs that are big, or dogs that have ever had trouble with the law.

There are a lot of us facing this now, and there will be a lot more in the future.

Support us now, so you won't have to go through the same thing we're going through. Please click on the donation page and give us what you can. Every little bit helps.


Thank you for caring.

Gary, Susan, Arthur, Jumba and Imani

LINK TO STORY

From today's JJ:

A Jersey City LEGO "master" has been sentenced to the maximum prison term possible under his plea deal for molesting children while leading a LEGOs afterschool activity at two schools, one in Hoboken and the other in Jersey City, officials said.

"This type of offense affects the child the rest of their lives," said Hudson County Superior Court Judge Lisa Rose before sentencing Eric Sophie, 42, of Newport Parkway, to seven years in prison with no chance of parole until after serving nearly six years.

Rose went on to say that the victims, a 5-year-old girl and an 8-year-old girl, will "never forget is something that will always be with them."

Sophie was arrested in November 2010 and later pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual assault for touching one child's chest and the other child's crotch, Hudson County Assistant Prosecutor Jane Weiner said. He also pleaded guilty to endangering the welfare of a child for possession of child pornography , Weiner said.

The prosecutor said the incidents occurred at Ethical Community Charter School in Jersey City and Hoboken Charter School in Hoboken, where Sophie ran afterschool LEGOs programs for children.

The mother of one victim spoke emotionally at the hearing and she trembled and took deep breaths for some time before being able to express a message of hope to Sophie.

"I used to be very angry with Mr. Sophie (but now) I feel sorry for him," said the mother. "I can't imagine what happened to him to make him do what he did, (but) I do believe he can change."

The mother went on to say "Even if he serves his whole sentence and treatment and is released and repeats this conduct, it will never change that God loves him. ... We believe he can change and we ask that you think about God's love for you and you can change."

Before being sentenced, Sophie said he was sorry to his victims, family and friends.

"I admit that I do have a problem and I am interested in addressing it," said Sophie, adding that he believes he has "a lot to offer."

Sophie, who called himself "Legomaster" on his MySpace.com page, ran an after-school program at Ethical Community Charter School on Broadway in Jersey City.

Sophie's intricate, complex and often large LEGO creations have been exhibited in Liberty State Park, on the Jersey City Artists Studio Tour, on the "Good Day, New York" television program and numerous other venues.

Sophie has been diagnosed at a repetitive and compulsive sex offender and that mean he can be held even after serving his prison term if he is still deemed to be a danger to the public. He must register as a sex offender under Megan's Law and he faces parole supervision for the rest of his life after being released.

He has been in the Hudson County jail in Kearny since his arrest.

Just be mindful of the cautions to know about dry ice - especially if kids are nearby (sorry, it's the Mom in me!)

You might want to try this instead:

http://www.orientaltrading.com/api/search?Ntt=fog+machine

ABOUT DRY ICE

Dry Ice Frostbite
Dry ice is extremely cold! Skin contact kills the cells, giving you a dry ice burn. It only takes a couple of seconds to get burned, so it's best to use tongs or gloves when handling dry ice. Don't eat dry ice. If you use it to cool a drink, be careful that you don't accidentally get a piece of dry ice in your mouth or accidentally swallow some.

Asphyxiation
Dry ice forms carbon dioxide gas. Although the carbon dioxide isn't toxic, it changes the chemistry of the air so that there is a lower percentage of oxygen. This is not an issue in a well-ventilated area, but it can cause problems in enclosed spaces. Also, the cool carbon dioxide gas sinks to the floor of a room. The increased concentration of carbon dioxide is more likely to cause problems for pets or children than for adults, both because they have a higher metabolism and because they may be closer to the floor where the concentration of carbon dioxide is highest.

Explosion Hazard
Dry ice is not flammable or explosive, but it exerts pressure as it changes from solid dry ice to gaseous carbon dioxide. If dry ice is placed in a seal container, there is a risk of the container rupturing or of the cap rifling off of the container when you open it. A dry ice bomb produces extremely loud noise and shoots out pieces of the container and dry ice. You could harm your hearing and become injured by the container. Pieces of dry ice could become embedded in your skin, giving you internal frostbite. To avoid these dangers, don't seal dry ice in a bottle, jar or locking cooler. It's fine in a paper bag in your refrigerator or freezer or in a cooler without a tight seal.

This is an absolutely tragic story. And while the midwife's role in the baby's death has not been confirmed, she was practicing in our area without a license.

Mama's beware...

Midwife Arrested in Hoboken

Family members of Bayonne resident Bahgat Mosaad mourn his death in July 2007. Mosaad, 33, was found dead in an illegal attic apartment on 11th Street.

Link to Article

If the apartment is illegal, the landlord can face hefty city fines, fines from the fire department, and a mandatory legal settlement to the tenants they are shafting that could reach up to six times the rent charged.

Likely they are not reporting the rental income on their taxes, so they could get screwed by the IRS also.

The JCFD takes a no nonsense approach to illegal apartments in the city as they are often a fire hazard.

To learn more about what laws protect the tenant, see this link:

LAWS TO PROTECT TENANTS OF ILLEGAL APTS.

Try the Mayor's Action Bureau to see where to report the apartment:

Tel: (201) 547-4900/5555