What a tall and lovely drink...

Just signed up for Fios (and ditched Comcast).

I got internet only (10 Mb/s download, 2 Mb/s upload) for $50 / month. The only catch is an annual contract. (month-to-month, it's $60/month).

20 Mb/s download with annual contract is $60 /month.

They also have a 50 Mb/s - 20 (?) Mb/s plan for ~ $140 per month.

That's cheaper than Comcast, folks.

My residence is between Van Vorst Park and Hamilton Park, for those of you tracking Fios' spread.

love how they proponents say it is in one small spot... that just happens to have the best view of the city... they should put the memorial in a section of the park that will draw more people away from the congested area... this will utuilze the park/space in a more efficent allowing people view the city... some area like that grassy knoll on heading south after Ellis Bridge, but before the preserve conservation wetlands. It already gives them the elevation they need.

I'm just not clear why we need another memorial with this design.

Anyone who has been to so called 'town square' in Newport has seen this:

http://www.marriott.com/hotels/photo- ... nw&pageID=HWARI&imageID=4

http://cache.marriott.com/propertyima ... rnw_phototour17.jpg?Log=1

Same concept with posts that point your eyes to the location of the missing towers and it was built, what, 6 years ago?

At least come up with a new idea.

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Again, it should be made clear that there are many of us who believe the monument should go forth as planned. We understand the opposition and the right to oppose. But Liberty State Park has miles of unobstructed views of the New York skyline. The monument is located in one very small part of that space.

POLICE BEAT
Knocked out on the street, wallet is gone

Thursday, May 28, 2009
Jersey Journal

Two men knocked out a 57-year-old Jersey City man to steal $5 from him Tuesday night, police said.

Police were called to Stegman Street near Van Cleef Street at about 6:45 p.m. on the report of an assault, reports said.

The victim told cops he was walking west on Stegman when he noticed two men behind him. He stepped to the side to let them pass, but one of the men punched him in the left side of his head, knocking him unconscious, police said.

When he came to, he found the men had taken his wallet, which had $5 in it, police said.

The victim, a resident of Stegman Street, was unable to provide a description and was taken to the Jersey City Medical Center for medical attention, police said.

TOM SHORTELL

a brief reminder:

in the land of the free, we presume a defendant is innocent until the guilt is proven beyond a reasonable doubt

CALL TO QUIT MEMORIAL
Park Friends demonstrate but supporters turn out too

Thursday, May 28, 2009
By JAMIE SCHUH
JOURNAL STAFF WRITER

Volunteers with the Friends of Liberty State Park gathered along the park's waterfront yesterday to voice concern over "Empty Sky," the state's proposed 9/11 memorial.

"Our main message is that the governor, in this severe economic crisis, is wasting $700,000 of taxpayers' money on the continuing of the New York City skyline view-blocking memorial," said Sam Pesin, president of FOLSP.

The $700,000 is earmarked to pay for landscaping around the proposed $12 million monument, which would consist of two 30-foot high, 200-foot long steel walls - walls the group claims would block "sacred" and "dramatic" views of Ground Zero and the Manhattan skyline.

FOLSP filed a lawsuit to stop the project more two years ago on the grounds that the state sought and obtained the wrong permit applications from the state Department of Environmental Protection to get the project built. Oral arguments in the case are still pending in state appellate court. FOLSP leaders also say the state pursued a permit process that didn't allow for public hearings.

Yesterday's protest attracted close to 100 people, some toting signs and shouting in agreement as Pesin called the view of the skyline "a national treasure."

Tanya Chauhan, a Jersey City resident and survivor of the World Trade Center attacks, said the park already has a more than adequate memorial.

"We have the Grove of Remembrance," Chauhan said, referring to the 750 trees planted close to the Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal in 2003 in memory of those lost in the attacks. "It's extremely peaceful and private."

Pesin suggested alternative sites for the Empty Sky, including the lawn just to the east of the Grove of Remembrance.

But not everyone was in harmony with yesterday's protest. On the other side of Audrey Zapp Drive a smaller group spoke out in favor of the monument.

"FOLSP had a frivolous lawsuit against the state and the proposed monument, and we encourage them to embrace our project (Empty Sky)," said Betsy Parks, a Bayonne resident and an activist who lost her brother during the 9/11 attacks.

"This is for the whole state," said Faith Miller, another counter-protester. "That part (of the park) is our sacred center."

Since moving from manhattan I have taken great pleasure in my little yard. But as a tree hugger, I do not want to throw my yard clippings in the trash. When I lived in suburbia in my former life, the township picked up this kind of stuff if we put it in those brown bags. The only thing like this I can find in Jersey City is for leaf collection in the fall. Does anyone know anything about doing this when it's NOT fall?
Thanks!
Jill

We received our sample ballots today, too. I had no idea there was a primary election next Tuesday. The only name I recognize on this entire sheet is Jon Corzine's, but I suppose it doesn't really matter as most of the Dem hopefuls are running unopposed.

I can't wait until the pension funds start failing and these thugs get what's coming to them

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If things aren't contained quickly in the bond market, which is starting to look unlikely, it may very well be a 100.25 by the fall...

U.S. Treasury Motto for 2009:

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The looting will continue until moral improves!

No renovation complete without a BJ's cart.

Thanks for pointing this out...I'll update it tomorrow.

Today, I received the official primary election sample ballot for June 2, 2009. I didn't even know there's going to be an election next week.

There are four Democratic candidates for governor. Can anyone name the other three besides Jon Corzine?

Quote:No thanks! I'll send them an email right away.
-Olu

screenshot pasted onto the pic? ha

Are you guys registered with Jersey Fresh? Some of the dates are old.

http://www.state.nj.us/cgi-bin/agricu ... type=urban&county1=hudson

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The HP Farmer's Market begins next Wednesday (June 3rd) and will be every Wednesday from 4:00PM until 8:00PM until November 4th (or so depending on weather). Since the park is closed for renovations, this years Farmer's Market will be held in the newly finished Pavoina Ave walking space (between McWilliams Place & Erie Street). The space has been kindly lent to us by Exeter proprieties (owners of Hamilton Square). Last year's Farmer's Market was a great success and we're looking forward to this year's being even better!

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Clearly all the vendors except the classic "roach coaches" that serve construction and industrial sites flaunt the 20 minute rule, if not the 100 ft.

I don't have it in for vendors, I like the new hot dog guy on Coles, and had thought a well placed expresso cart might be a good business investment, until I heard about the law. I am just frustrated by bad laws being ignored, except for when someone with pull has it in for you. It sounds like this statute needs some modernizing.

If you live in the heights then you must know or heard of RNA. They launched a forum for the Heights along with their site to increase community awareness. Posting the link for anyone that's curious.

www.riverviewneighborhood.org

The Van Vorst market starts on June 13th. See the event calendar for details.

I don't like Rush.

the brain washing is already happening... that is why there has been a dramatic increase with people are buying guns all over the NJ / country... Enforce the laws... you have an illegal gun...you go to jail.... you use any gun to commit a crime... you do more time... kill/maim...enjoy your life at Rahway!

* live music at rascal's.

* a food co-op

My guess is that none of the 14 homicides (so far) have been committed with legally owned guns. I'm not 100% sure of that as a fact, but I'd be very surprised if it turned out to be otherwise.

Tightening gun laws around here would have virtually no impact on crime. It would only be a political move used to further the brainwashing of the public.

The Hamilton Park Farmer's Market banner is up. Does it start on 6/4? 6/10? How about the other markets?

No you aren't allowed to live however you want to. You are allowed to live how your elected officials tell you to. This is a republic not a democracy.

I believe they have to be at least 100 feet away from any food establishment and can only stay for 20 minutes.